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Newsletters
Chapter 890 Meeting - April 12, 2008
The April meeting of EAA Chapter 890 was called to order by Vice-President
Guy York. There were around 2 dozen members present and one visitor from
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Fly-in Breakfast - March 29
The last Fort Payne fly-in breakfast was held on a foggy Saturday
morning on March 29. Not a single plane was able to fly-in, but the 30
or so folks that drove in enjoyed breakfast and good company.
Young Eagles - April 12
The Young Eagles were flying on April 12th on the front edge of a cold
front. Some of the young flyers got a bouncy ride, but it didn't diminish
the enthusiasm that this event generates. Thanks to Mary McGuire, Wilma
Playford, John Shippey, Steve Bell, Dr. John Isbell, Jackie Bailey, Doug
Carter, and others for working with and helping introduce a new generation
to aviation. We flew 30 Young Eagles and turned away about 10 due to windy
conditions and only a two planes available.
McCurdy May Fly-in - May 17
Buster McCurdy has invited everyone to his second annual fly-in on May
17th. Note the date has changed - it is now the third Saturday
of May. Lunch will be served. Please bring a covered dish to
share. Buster has offered to provide barbecue. Other planned activities
include the flour drop and balloon bust. Camping is available. Watch for
further details. Please let Buster & Diane know if you will attend
so they can plan the food and what your passing dish might be. The email
is dianeproperties@farmerstel.com
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Mud and Fun '08
There were only a couple members that reported they had been to
Sun N Fun this year. This year's event
was one of the wettest in memory; on Sunday 5-1/2 inches fell in about 4
hours. So many people were unable to attend that local hotels actually had
plenty of rooms available. Photos from Lakeland showed airplanes parked
on the field standing in water up to the wheel pants. Harley noted that
some of the items of note included: RV12 was introduced, Updated Cessna
162, Cessna 350 was Columbia 350, Cessna 400 was Columbia 400, Diamond D-Jet,
Diamond DA50 SuperStar,
Ellipse Jet, Cirrus Jet, Lansair Evolution, and Avionics Improvements everywhere. |
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EAA's Newsletters
The national EAA has recently redesigned their electronic newsletter.
See www.eaa.org/newsletters
to sign up. A useful article in the Chapter E-gram has instructions and
photos on building a toggle
switch lock. This is particularly useful when home-builts are on display
and switches are accessible to the public. |
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Flight Training
Guy York has been working on acquiring
a simulator that can be used for flight training at the Fort Payne airport.
Check with Guy for details.
Guy's Safety Review Topics
• Operations at a non-towered airport
• Communications with the Tower |
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General Aviation News
Senate to Vote on Bill Without User Fees
There is agreement in the Senate on FAA funding. User fees are off the
table.
Late in the afternoon on April 25, the leaders of the Senate Finance
and Commerce committees announced they had resolved their different approaches
to FAA funding and were ready to present a final bill to the full Senate
on Monday afternoon.
“We’re on final approach to an FAA funding bill in the Senate,”
said AOPA President Phil Boyer, “and we finally got clearance because
of the support and determination of AOPA members who were willing to accept
a tax increase, if truly necessary, to support a modernized air traffic
control system, but stood rock solid against user fees.”
If the bill is approved by the full Senate, it is expected to keep avgas
taxes at the current rate of 19.3 cents per gallon, but increase jet fuel
taxes to 36 from 21.8 cents per gallon. There would be no change in the
taxes on airlines. And no user fees.
Read more about it on aopa.org |
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Upcoming Events
Chapter Meeting - May 10, 2008 at 10 AM
The regular chapter of meeting of EAA 890 will be held at the Fort Payne
FBO at 10 AM.
McCurdy Annual Fly-in - May 17, 2008
See above and watch for details in future newsletters.
Fly-in Breakfast - May 31, 2008
Chapter 890 will be hosting the next fly-in breakfast
on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Breakfast for members
begins at 7:00 and is open to all others from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Please contact Laura or
John Bundy if you would be willing
to help in the kitchen, or hangar cleanup.
Young Eagles - July 12, 2008
Young Eagles flights will be offered on Saturday, July
12th from 9 am to Noon. Bring your young aviation enthusiast
to the airport for a free introduction to the world of flying. Young Eagles
that complete the orientation will receive a free flight in a general
aviation plane and a certificate of completion. |
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Other Area Aviation Events
Huntsville Air Show, June 28 -29
Featuring the Blue Angels and Golden Knights. The air show will coincide
with Huntsville's salute to the military, Armed Forces Week, June 22-28.
In addition to the Blue Angels and the Golden Knights, other military
demonstration teams and civilian acts will be performing. The Blue Angels
last performed in Huntsville (KMDQ)
at the airport's 2003 air show. More than 100,000 people attended that
air show. The air show will be free to the public. See their website www.hsvairshow.com |
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