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If you decide to become a member of EAA Chapter 1246, the annual dues are only $20 and you can join on-line
by clicking here. An extremely valuable benefit to being
a member is the on-line access that you will have to our searchable database of all pilots and aircraft
owners in our geographic area. You can find anyone who owns (or is building) an airplane of the type that
interests you. You can also locate other pilots and aviation enthusiasts, including other EAA members
in our Chapter. The search can be as broad or as specific as you want. This incredible resource
is available exclusively to our paid-up Chapter members.
We invite you to come to one of our meetings or events and discover the benefits of participating in the
educational and fun activities of our Chapter. The combined knowledge and experience of our members is
awesome, and they are willing to share. There are informative and entertaining presentations at each
of our meetings, which cover a wide range of aviation-related topics. Our interests go way beyond
building and maintaining experimental aircraft.
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.
Monthly Meetings
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 - Two Talks! - "Light Sport Aircraft Certification" and
"When Bad things happen to good Pilots"
Joe Murphy will tell us all about Light Sport Aicraft Certification. Joe has a B.S. Degree
in Aviation Management, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, and is Typed in Citation Jets. He has been a
Chief Flight Instructor at a Major Flight school, Captain for a CFR, Part 135 Emergency
Medical Services Operation and has been in the Aviation industry for 20 years, 10 of those
years with the FAA.
Michael Zamani will give us a presentation on what to do when you get a notification
from the FAA that is not something you do not want to receive.
Michael is the FAAST Team Program Manager in the Dallas FSDO. He began flying gliders
at the age of sixteen, attended Hallmark Aero Tech in San Antonio, and received a
power plant certificate in 1982. He has a Commercial and a CFI rating in rotorcraft and
worked at Petroleum Hhelicopters and Air Logistics in Louisiana in 1987. During that time
he obtained an Inspection Authorization (IA) rating and a FCC license.
He has a Degree in Business Administration and a Master's business administration and finance.
He worked as a FAA airworthiness inspector for five years.
All meetings are held at 7 pm in Conference Center Room D 106, Section A on the second Thursday of each
month at the Collin Country Community College. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a pilot or a member
to attend. Need more information? Feel free to
contact any of our Officers.
EAA Chapter 1246 Annual Fish Fry
EAA Chapter 1246 Annual Fish Fry - April 21, 2012
What a great turnout! A big THANK YOU goes out to Garry and Janne
Ackerman for their wonderful fish and trimmings.
Also another big THANK
YOU goes out to Pete Huff for the use of his hangar.
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Aviation News
The Latest News From EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association: DWI Charges Dismissed Against Former FAA Boss Randy Babbitt
A district court judge in Virginia dismissed drunk driving charges against former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt on Thursday. The story was first reported in The Washington Post.
EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan Creates Specialized Coverage for IAC Members
International Aerobatic Club (IAC) members seeking comprehensive, affordable aircraft insurance for their aerobatic aircraft now can obtain that specialized coverage from within their own organization, as the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan now includes policies for aerobatic pilots.
Pioneer Airport Set to Open This Weekend
Savor the sights and sounds of aviation's 'Golden Age' at Pioneer Airport, which opens for the season this weekend, May 12-13, at EAA Oshkosh. More than 50 vintage airplanes are displayed in seven unique hangars that take visitors back to the 1920s and 1930s when the magic of flying astounded and charmed the whole world.
The Latest News From AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: Wind turbines cause safety, access concerns for airports
The adverse effects of 52 wind turbines on the Kessel VOR-DME in West Virginia do not justify decommissioning the navaid and weakening the area's aviation infrastructure, AOPA said.
GA impact seen from Colorado-Kansas MOA changes
The proposed modification of a military operations area (MOA) straddling portions of western Kansas and eastern Colorado should be further refined to reduce the impact on general aviation, AOPA said, urging members to submit comments on the plan by May 30.
Medical exemption petition comments pass 1,250
The FAA has received more than 1,250 comments on the request by AOPA and the Experimental Aircraft Association to provide pilots who fly recreationally the option of becoming educated on medical self-assessment and using a driver's license as the baseline for their health in lieu of obtaining a third class medical certificate.
The Latest News From Aero-News Network: ANN Guest Editorial: What The Hey, FAA??
By ANN Guest Columnist Kristy Graham ANN E-I-C Note: Ms. Graham has submitted the following editorial in support of a story we did last week (Stupid Fed Trix? Anonymous Unsubstantiated FAA Hotline Call Gets Pilot Suspended) discussing the issues involved in yet another FAA action against an admittedly innocent pilot victimized by anonymous and unsubstantiated complaints, at least one of which was submitted by Convicted Felon and Criminal Pilot, David G Riggs... whom we fear may be one of the most dangerous men in all of General Aviation -- despite the FAA's inexplicable unwillingness to confront a number of well-documented issues associated with his actions. -- Jim Campbell, ANN Editor-In-Chief
Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.14.12)
“The AW169 is the only new generation helicopter in its category to be launched in decades, so this is an important milestone for the continued enhancement of AgustaWestland’s product range and for the development of our family of new generation helicopters... With both the AW169 and AW189 now flying and the AW139 established as the market leader in it class, we are able to offer the market the most advanced range of helicopters across the 4 to 8 tonne weight classes in the shortest possible timescales. Operator will for the first time ever, in the helicopter market, be able to benefit from the advantages of a family concept of three new generation helicopters.” Source: Bruno Spagnolini, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland, following the First Flight of the AW169.
Klyde Morris (05.14.12)
Klyde Offers Up Some 'Arresting' Commentary FMI: www.klydemorris.com
The Latest News From AVweb: Short Final
Flying an Army OH58 in the early '80s, we determined that we would not have the fuel to make our planned destination. Passing Kessler Air Force Base, we called the tower for landing instructions.Kessler Tower:"Do you have PPR?" [PPR = "prior permission"]OH58 (not knowing what "PPR" stood for) :"No. [pause] All we have is a transponder and an ADF."Kessler Tower:"Clear to land."Mike Frielvia e-mail
FBO of the Week: Maverick Air Center (FSB, Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
>>> AVWEB FUEL FINDERCURRENT PRICE FOR 100LL: $6.03 (up 1¢ from last week)CURRENT PRICE FOR JET A: $5.64 (up 1¢ from last week)Fuel prices provided weekly by AirNav, based on prices from the past 2 weeks. Changes are relative to last week's prices. /TEXT_ONLY-->AVweb's latest "FBO of the Week" is Maverick Air Center at Sioux Falls Regional Air Center (FSB) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.AVweb reader Lynn Erickson recommended the FBO:My wife and I were traveling from Madison, Wisconsin to Sioux Falls for our godson's confirmation and had decided on Maverick because of the rental car avialablility. The weather was a challenge, and after dodging around a line of storms and landing ahead of another, we were greeted by a very accomodating, experienced line crew who hustled our 182 into their brand-new hangar. The entire facility is new, with obvious attention to what makes a full-service FBO without the pretense. The people working there are an outstanding compliment to the surroundings. Bruce and his crew kept our airplane in for two nights, charged us for one, and gave us a very good price on fuel. This is definitely a GA-of-all-sizes-friendly stop.Keep those nominations coming. For complete contest rules, click here.AVweb is actively seeking out the best FBOs in the country and another one, submitted by you, will be spotlighted here next Monday!
Video: Cessna's Largest Jet Yet, the Longitude
On the first day of the European Business Aviation Convention and Expo in Geneva, Switzerland, Cessna Aircraft announced its largest jet yet ? a new version of the Citation dubbed "Longitude."
Other News and 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.
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
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