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EAA 890 NewsletterSeptember 2009 Chapter MeetingThe September meeting was held at Isbell Field, on Sept. 12, 2009. It was called to order by President Mike Atwell. Twenty-one (21) members were present. New Buisness
The Rome Chapter is having its Christmas gathering on Friday, December 11. It was decided that we will explore a joint gathering tenatively at John & Joyce Myers on Fri evening, Dec. 11th. The Chapters would furnish the meat and everyone would bring a passing dish. YOUNG EAGLES WILL BE October 10, with a rain date of the 17th. Mike Atwell & Jackie Bailey are planning to fly planes. If weather is good we may need one or two more. Please let Mary know if you can fly a plane, or help with ground patrol or registration. TECHNICAL ADVISORS: Our technical advisors are John Shippey, Jackie Bailey, and Terry Chambers, with John Isbell for medicals. John Myers is a technical advisor or the Rome Chapter. For information regarding gyrocopters, contact Ron Iaconis or Bud O'Neal. W. Playford, Secretary EAA 890.
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Saturday, October 3rd Fly-InOnce again John and Joyce Myers will be hosting the annual fly-in at their grass airstrip in Shinbone Valley at the base of Lookout Mountain. Lunch will be served and donations are appreciated. If you plan to fly, you can find details for the Flying M Ranch (AL32) at www.airnav.com/airport/AL32. Local frequency is 122.80 Driving directions can be found at MapQuest (12455 County Road 273, Cedar Bluff, Alabama 35959) or visit the website www.flyingmranch.us. |
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WAM: New Technology Hits GAA new surveillance system introduced in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft in areas not covered by radar. The new system, called Wide-Area Multilateration (WAM), requires no new equipment for aircraft and uses a network of relatively small sensors on the ground to pinpoint the location of aircraft in remote, mountainous regions. The sensors send out signals that are received and sent back by aircraft transponders. Read more >> ( http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/ 090924wam.html?WT.mc_id=090925epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan ) |
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Sticking up for GAJust a week after 'USA Today' ran a one-sided article generating negative sentiment against general aviation and perpetuating public misconceptions about GA, the newspaper is adding fuel to the fire. This time, it is an editorial. But, this time, 'USA Today' has given AOPA the opportunity to rebut. AOPA President Craig Fuller sets the record straight with the facts. Read Fuller's opinion piece in its entirety >> ( http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/ 090924fuller.html?WT.mc_id=090925epilot&WT.mc_sect=tts ) You don't need to be president of a national organization to get your voice heard. When you hear a biased or one-sided story, SAY SOMETHING! Other pilots did and NPR ran a corrected story. |
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Industry calls for long-term FAA fundingAnother deadline passed this week for a long-term FAA budget, and aviation industry groups have united to urge Congress to focus on the issue. With 10 million jobs and $1 trillion at stake, 32 trade groups are insisting that the Senate pass a comprehensive reauthorization bill rather than another stopgap measure. The FAA's current budget was slated to expire Sept. 30, though lawmakers have extended the authorization through Dec. 31 while they search for a long-term solution. AVweb (9/30) |
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Upcoming EventsChapter Meeting - September 12, 2009 at 10 AM Fly-in Breakfast - October 31, 2009 Young Eagles - October 10, 2009 |
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