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October 2008
Wings & Wheels a Success
By all accounts, Fort Payne's first Wings and Wheels was a success. Guy
York expressed thanks to all that contributed their time and efforts.
Turnout was good even though there were a lot of competing events that
weekend and gasoline was in limited supply thanks to Hurricane Ike. Feedback
has been positive. There were some very good comments from visiting pilots
about the safety of aviation operations. The RVs impressed the non-aviation
crowd who were amazed at the skill of our local the experimental builders.
There seems to be a perception that homebuilts are akin to tinker toys,
but Rodney, John Myers and Barry's planes went a long way to squash that
myth. That crazy motorcycle rider, aka Guy York, admitted a top speed
of 173 mph; not surprisingly he beat anything in the air that day.
With any first time event, there were some lessons learned. We need help
with finding sponsors. Pushing the event back to October in hopes of some
cooler weather has been discussed.
Other Agenda Items
There was a short discussion about sending kids to space camp. It was
put on hold until next spring.
Possible locations for the Christmas party were discussed. We will try
to have the party on December 13 in replacement of our monthly meeting.
It is time for elections. Please come next month with suggestions for
officers.
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
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Flying M Ranch Annual Fly-in
 John
and Joyce Myers held their annual fly-in at their Flying M Ranch in Cedar
Bluff on October 4th, 2008. It was an absolutely perfect day with pleasant
temperatures, light winds and lots of airplanes. About 50 planes came in
and out that day and around 150 people lined up for Wayne Goza's famous
catfish lunch. |
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Other News:
Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen were honored at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic
Site last Friday (October 10) with the dedication of the restored hangar
and opening of exhibits detailing those days during WWII when the nation
was in the midst of war and young men and women stepped forward to serve
as pilots, mechanics and support for our troops.
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Moton Field (06A) has undergone several changes in the last few years.
A new FBO, Golden Eagle Aviation, (Ph: 334-727-6485) is located next to
the old hangar on the ramp with modern, clean facilities. Construction
continues on the restoration of the hangars that are expected to be completed
in the spring of 2009. (Drainage problems and artesian springs near the
airfield, have delayed completition.) A temporary visitor center sits
atop the hill overlooking the field where a short movie, exhibits and
sales items are available that tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen.
To check museum hours visit: www.nps.gov/tuai
Moton Field (06A) is located 120 nm south (179 degrees) of Isbell Field
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From Our Members
Harley McGatha thought this website may be of interest to our EAA Chapter
members. Check out the Virtual Aircraft Museum at
http://www.aviastar.org/index2.html
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Young Eagles - October 11, 2008 |
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Flight Training
Guy York has been working on the simulator
to add manual trim for those of us that are not accustommed to electronic
trim. If you haven't seen this simulator yet, check with Guy or Jamie
for a test flight. It is an impressive setup that allows you to fly all
types of aircraft in all types of terrain and weather conditions. It will
even give you a printout afterward so you can see how well you held course
and altitude. Simulators are a great way to get in some practice without
a major dent in the pocketbook. If you are working toward a certificate,
some simulator time can be counted. Check with Guy for details.
Guy's Safety Review Topics
• Operations at a non-towered airport
• Communications with the Tower
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Upcoming Events
Chapter Meeting - November 8, 2008 at 10 AM
The regular chapter of meeting of EAA 890 will be held at the Fort Payne
FBO at 10 AM.
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.
Chapter Christmas Party - December 13 at 6 PM -- tenative
The Christmas party will replace the normal monthly meeting in December.
Please check back for futher details.
Young Eagles - January 10, 2009
Young Eagles flights will be offered on Saturday, January
10th 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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