What is EAA?
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an organization that promotes all forms of recreational aviation.
The EAA was organized in 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by some individuals who were interested in building
their own aircraft. Over the years it has grown to include all types of aircraft, from ultralights to
commercially manufactured aircraft. An interest in aviation is the common denominator that brings our people
together, in good fellowship and sharing. The EAA is a national organization and has local chapters,
such as ours, all over the world. You don't have to be a pilot to join in, the only requirement is a love
for aviation.
Don't miss our Next Monthly Meeting!
EAA Chapter 1246 Monthly Meeting
Don't miss our next monthly general meeting at Collin Country Community College at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome!
All meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Collin County Community College in McKinney TX.
Chapter News
Time to get ready for Oshkosh! Help others get there!
Are you flying your aircraft to Oshkosh and have room for passengers, or looking for a ride there?
We have started a list of people who are willing to carry passengers on their trip. We are also
going to have a list of folks who are looking for a ride. If you would like to carry passengers or need a ride,
please email the webmaster at webmaster@eaa1246.org.
Pilots with aircraft with room for extra passengers:
We will be going to Oshkosh in our T210 and have 2 seats open!
Haven't firmed up lodging, so ideas are welcome.
Michael ("Mike") Lewis,
Email: mikelewistx@me.com
Potential passengers looking for rides!:
Rich Graham is looking for anyone who can offer a ride to and from Oshkosh to one
of his outstanding student pilots, who has an intense desire to actually fly into Oshkosh.
Willing to share costs. Contact him at 214-621-0982 for more details.
I am looking for a seat and to split the gas with someone going to Oshkosh this year. Contact Kim at 214.725.0821.
Alex and Gulnara Balic- my Velocity is not ready to go just yet- will share fuel- would like to go for 4-5 days- will be camping.
Aviation News & Special Interest
Confessions of a DAR Inspector Kitplanes Want to know what a DAR inspector is looking for when he comes to inspect your newly completed experimental airplane? Check out this excellent article from the December 2008 "Kitplanes" magazine, written by our own Mel Asberry. Just click on the link above to view the article.
EAA Chapter 1246 Website Features EAA Chapter 1246 Our chapter's website has been chosen as one of the best EAA websites in the world for the second year in a row, thanks to Webmaster Jim Smith. Cllick on the link to read a detailed description of all the rich features to be found here.
How to Update your E-mail Address on the EAA Chapter 1246 Database If you are a member of EAA Chapter 1246 (if you are not, you should be), it is important that you have your current e-mail address in our database, so that you can receive notice of our monthly newsletters and other important announcements. Click on the link for step-by-step instructions on how to update your e-mail address and other personal information on our website member database.
EAA Chapter 1246 Featured in AutoPilot Magazine AutoPilot Magazine AutoPilot magazine (which is publlished bi-monthly and distributed to pilots, flight schools, and FBOs in Texas) has written a Chapter Profile of EAA Chapter 1246 in its May/June 2008 edition. Click on the link above to see what is being said about our great chapter. You can view the entire publication online by going to the AutoPilot website at http://www.autopilotmagazine.com/content/home.asp
EAA's Sport Aviation Magazine Available Online! EAA Sport Aviation As a member of EAA National, you can now search EAA's complete archive of Sport Aviation magazines, starting from 1953. The content is searchable by year, month, authors and article titles. This is a tremendous research tool, available for free to members.
Mel Asberry - Technical Counselor EAA News Our very own Mel Asberry is featured in this new video from EAA on the value of using a Tech Counselor when building your own airplane. Take a look.
New EAA Calendar of Events EAA The EAA website has a new, interactive calendar of events (designed by our own Jim Smith), which allows you to quickly find all the aviation-related events within a specified distance from your starting point. You can click on any event in the list and get detailed information. This page is loaded with extra features. Check it out.
Learn to Fly EAA Are you interested in learning to fly? EAA has produced an excellent reference tool that informs you about what is involved. Requirements for learning under the new light-sport aircraft rules are included. Click on the link to download the 44-page booklet.
Kitbuilt Aircraft Showcase EAA Chapter 1246 In case you haven’t looked lately, there is a new entry on the Favorite Links page of our website. It is called “Kitbuilt Aircraft Showcase” and it features outstanding websites of the builders of various kitplanes. You can click on the links to see incredible detail on how to build the featured aircraft and share the joy of flying the completed project. Currently included are websites created by builders of the Berkut, RV-9A, Velocity XL RG, and Mustang II. Each website will educate and inspire you. If you know of similar top-quality websites for other makes of kitplanes, please let us know and we will add them.
Cross Wind Landings YouTube.com Have you ever entered the “Danger Zone” when attempting a landing in a particularly strong cross wind? Well, you are not alone. Any pilot can have a bad day. Click on the movie below to see if any of your landing attempts were like these.
Challenging Approaches to Airports If you think you have flown some short or challenging approaches to an airport runway, take a look at these. Click on the title link to see what awaits when you go flying to the right places.
Fun Places to Fly Internet Are you looking for new and fun places to fly? This website is chock full of interesting locations and events, along with current aviation news. Check it out!
Pilot's Guide to the Flight Review AOPA Safety Advisor Whether you're a flight instructor or a pilot getting ready for the flight review. It makes good sense to get the most out of the process. This Safety Advisor will give you the list of the 50 most frequently asked questions, with answers to dispel common misconceptions about the review process. It will help instructors and pilots to identify deteriorating areas that may adversely affect personal flight safety. This Safety Advisor will make the flight review more meaningful and fun.
Flying With XM WX Flying Magazine The official name is XM WX Satellite Weather. Most pilots just call it XM Weather. The neat thing about it is that it offers virtually all available weather information and can be received and displayed on handheld units or on a variety of panel-mount units. Read about all its features.
Avoiding Midair Collisions and MTRs EAA Chapter 1246 Here are 2 great articles on “How to avoid a mid-air collision” and information on “Low-level Military Training Routes (MTRs) from our March 2007 Chapter meeting.
What is EAA?
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