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Newsletters
September 2008
First D.A.R.E Wings & Wheels a Success
The first D.A.R.E. Wings and Wheels event was be held September 13th from
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fort Payne Airport. The event included an
aircraft show and demonstration, car show, motorcycle show, food, trophies
and games. Attendance was good and organizers were pleased with the event.
All proceeds went to the Dekalb County D.A.R.E. program.
Email from Guy York: Just a quick note to say thanks
to all our members who helped with the Wings and Wheels Show at the airport.
I know it was a hot, long day and you don’t know how much the DARE
officers and I appreciate it. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Great Job!
Congratulations to our members:
John Myers - 1st place Experimental
Rodney Graham - 2nd place Experimental
Barry Wigley - 3rd place Experimental
Barry Wigley - Sheriff’s Choice
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
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Flying M Ranch Annual Fly-in
Be sure the first weekend in October is reserved for John & Joyce Myers'
annual fly-in at their Flying M Ranch in Cedar Bluff on October
4th, 2008. Wayne Goza has agreed to cook is famous catfish - lunch
will be around noon. Camping is available for those that wish to arrive
Friday afternoon. Check the website for directions and further details:
www.flyingmranch.us
or print a flyer
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Other News:
ATC Communications
With runway incursions and near-misses in the headlines recently, it appears
that some FAA facilities have implemented a "no tolerance" policy
on pilot deviations regardless of the circumstances. If you are in the
least uncertain about instructions from ATC, use the phrase "say
again" then repeat the instructions in their entirety. Thanks
to Harley McGatha for sharing an ALPA Air Safety Alert on this topic.
See their recommendations
(pdf format) for communications with ATC.
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Nav Monster
If you are looking for an easy to use, comprehensive flight planner, you'll
want to check out NavMonster.com.
Simply type in your departure and destination airports, and this free
web-based program, will provide a plethora of information. No need even
to sign-in. A google map appears showing the route of flight and all airports
along the way. Hover over any of the airports along the way and you'll
get a quick summary of runway length and elevation, distance from the
departure airport, and current weather.
Select the Weather tab at the top of the screen and you'll find METARS
and TAFs for each end of your route, and sites along your route. You'll
also find winds aloft in an easy to read table that actually gives you
the degree of headwind or tailwind along your route -- no calculations
needed.
Other tabs take you to Charts, Fuel, nearby Food & Lodging, FBO information,
and Airport Data with airport diagrams, frequencies, and chart and aerial
photos of the airport. You can even file a flight plan using your DUATS
account.
Unfortunately, the Fuel tab only allows you to look at one airport at
a time using 100LL.com where as AirNav
will create a chart to make fuel prices easier to compare. The Airport
Data does not offer a print option for a knee board format that is available
with AOPA's flight planner, but these are minor complaints. NavMonster
is truly an easily accessed, comprehensive flight planner worth checking
out.
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An Arup, flying wing
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FAA Intends to Reduce VOR Network Soon
The FAA has confirmed to AOPA that it is making plans to reduce the network
of VORs across the country, beginning in 2010. However, AOPA members are
not quite convinced that a widespread VOR reduction is acceptable. Survey
information shows that only about half of AOPA members believe a significant
number of VORs can be eliminated without affecting their flight operations.
"Clearly this marks a big step forward in pilot acceptance of GPS
and reduced reliance on VORs, but members are still saying 'not yet,'"
said Andy Cebula, AOPA executive vice president of government affairs.
A Fuel-Saving Message from Your ASI
The airspeed indicator (ASI) can tell you a great deal about how to fly
more efficiently, but few pilots know how to decode its drag-reducing,
fuel-saving, and range-extending message. According to Jack Norris, an
aerospace engineer and technical director for the 1986 "Voyager"
around-the-world flight, a simple, mechanical ASI (and an understanding
of the aerodynamic drag chart and an airplane's best rate of climb speed)
is all we need to maximize speed vs. drag. Minimizing drag is the key
to reducing fuel burn and extending range. Read more on AOPA Online
( http://www.aopa.org/epilot/redir.cfm?adid=16838
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Email from Nelson Jackson --
Thanks to Nelson Jackson for sharing this link. He writes "Have fun
looking at the good, bad, and ugly of airplanes."
http://rareaircraf1.greyfalcon.us/UNITED%20STATES.htm
Here is a video of the Arup in flight
http://www.blinkx.com/video/the-flying-heel-lift-arup-s2-and-s4-flying-wings/vxbtNzwyFPqrIaNcSggCPg
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Flight Training
Guy York has set up a simulator that can
be used for flight training at the Fort Payne airport. With av gas prices
so high, this is an inexpensive way to get in some practice. Check with
Guy for details.
Guy's Safety Review Topics
• Operations at a non-towered airport
• Communications with the Tower
Mastering Takeoffs & Landings - Safety Seminar
Another seminar presented by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and the FAA
Aviation Safety Team will be presented on Thursday, October 2,
2008 from 7-9 PM at the Lockheed Martin Corporation Auditorium,
4800 Bradford Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. These seminars are always
entertaining and educational, and this seminar qualifies for the AOPA
Accident Forgiveness and Deductible Waiver Program. For a full listing
of seminar locations and dates, visit www.asf.org/seminars |
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Congress Punts FAA Funding Issue
into 2009
Call it the Washington, D.C., version of kick the can. With the
latest
extension of the FAA funding bill set to expire at the end of September,
Congress wrangling over a $700 billion bail-out bill for U.S. financial
institutions, and legislators wanting to get out of town to campaign,
Congress decided the FAA funding issue could wait until next year. "That
means we can declare victory in the battle against user fees, at least
in
2008," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. On Sept. 23, the House and
Senate
passed a bill that extends the current aviation taxes on fuel and airline
tickets until March 31, 2009. It also gives the FAA the
authority to spend
nearly $7.9 billion over the next six months. Read more on AOPA Online
( http://www.aopa.org/epilot/redir.cfm?adid=17227
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Upcoming Events
Chapter Meeting - October 11, 2008 at 10 AM
The regular chapter of meeting of EAA 890 will be held at the Fort Payne
FBO at 10 AM.
Young Eagles - October 11, 2008
Young Eagles flights will be offered on Saturday, October
11th 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.
Fly-in Breakfast - November 29, 2008
Chapter 890 will be hosting the next fly-in breakfast
on Saturday, November 29, 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. |
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
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Other Area Events
John & Joyce Myers will be having their annual fly-in at the Flying
M Ranch in Cedar Bluff on October 4th, 2008. Wayne Goza has agreed to
cook is famous catfish - lunch will be around noon. Camping is available
for those that wish to arrive Friday afternoon. Check the website for
directions and further details: www.flyingmranch.us |
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