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notices of all our upcoming programs and events. In addition, we will send an e-mail that gives you three
chances to win a door prize at one of our monthly Chapter meetings. Just bring a copy of our response email
to receive your 3 free drawing tickets.
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.
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EAA Chapter 1246 & Frontiers of Flight Museum Are Honored to Sponsor
Richard Graham, Col., USAF(Ret.)
SR-71 Pilot, Squadron Commander, and 9th
Stategic Reconnaissance Wing Commander
"SR-71 Blackbird - It's lonely flying at Mach 3+ and 85,000 feet"
On Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Frontiers of Flight Museum
Following his presentation, a book signing of his latest book,
"The Complete Illustrated History of the SR-71 Blackbird"
will be held at the museum.
This event is open to the public and Free with Regular Admission
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The Latest News from Air Facts Journal:
The Altar of Safety: does the FAA know it all or does it know anything?
The FAA has rediscovered the fact that the general aviation safety record is not good many times. Each time, they come up with things that need to be done to shape us up. In the latest utterance the FAA proposes seat belt air bags, angle of attack instrumentation and two-axis autopilots.
My 2013 Sun ‘n Fun adventure
New author Dennis Long shares his Spring flying adventure, as he flew his light sport aircraft nearly 1900 miles in just over 21 hours--all for $400 in fuel. Ride with him as he visits numerous airports throughout the southeast US and Florida, including a stop at Sun 'n Fun.
Go or No Go: home from the Bahamas
After a relaxing week of vacation in the Out Islands of the Bahamas, it's now time to head home. The good news is your Cirrus SR22 is a capable machine, and you should be landing in Ft. Pierce to clear customs about an hour and a half after takeoff. The bad news is your secluded beachfront villa is totally disconnected from the outside world.
The Hungry Pilot: Stearman Field Bar & Grill
The food and surroundings are always great and Saturday and Sunday breakfast are especially fun because many times the locally-based customers are out with their Stearmans, Pitts, Extras, etc. and the airplane activity is fun to watch. Try it sometime--you won't be disappointed.
The weight – and the balance
The video of the 747 crashing after takeoff from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan is hard to watch. As pilots will do, after watching the video I came up with an idea on what I thought might have happened.
The Latest News From EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association:
It's Starting: GA Asked to Absorb FAA Budget Shortfalls
General aviation is wearing the target as the FAA looks for revenue, with the agency appearing to be readying a plan to add burdens on recreational aviators with increased costs for a variety of activities. This is occurring even after the Congress enacted legislation that enabled the FAA to fully fund air traffic services.
EAAer Wins in Valdez STOL Competition
Congratulations to Frank Knapp, EAA 1111767, of Palmer, Alaska, winner of the Alternate Bush Class (Experimental) in the 2013 STOL competition at the annual Valdez May Day Fly-In and Air Show in Alaska.
Still Time to Apply for EAA/Ninety-Nines Flight Training Scholarship
What's your price for flight? For some deserving young women between the ages of 16 and 20, it could be nothing, as EAA and the Ninety-Nines continue to accept applications for the Karen Johnson Solo Scholarship, which can cover training costs through the first solo flight.
Chapter to Finish Fallen Member's Plane
A special project is occurring at the EAA Chapter 79 hangar on Spokane, Washington's Felts Field. About a dozen chapter members are working to complete panel work on the RV-8 owned by a fellow member, United States Air Force Capt. Tyler Voss, who was tragically killed along with two other airmen when their KC-135 Stratotanker crashed on May 3 in Kyrgyzstan.
Son of EAA Director Emeritus Solos in Grandpa's Stearman
Cormac Siegfried, son of EAA Director Emeritus Rand Siegfried, successfully completed his first solo flight in a powered aircraft on May 5 in his grandfather Robert 'Old Bob' Siegfried's Boeing Stearman PT 17, the iconic World War II trainer.
The Latest News From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:
AirVenture 2013 Comes to Flipboard
EAA has created a Flipboard feed for AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, pulling content from several online sources to create a digital magazine viewable on tablets and smartphones.
Texas Flying Legends Heroes: Maj. David Born
Along with an awesome collection of World War II aircraft, the Texas Flying Legends Museum will bring a number of WWII veterans to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 in a C-53 transport. This week we start the first of a series of profiles of those veterans, P-51 pilot David Born.
Experience AirVenture on a New Level at EAA Aviators Club
Elevate your AirVenture experience by reserving a seat at the EAA Aviators Club, presented by Shell Aviation. The Aviators Club, located on the flightline adjacent to the Flightline Pavilion, is available only to EAA members and their guests.
The Latest News From AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:
RTCA symposium set for June, AOPA sponsors program app
AOPA President and RTCA Chairman Craig Fuller will be speaking about the future of the airspace system at the RTCA 2013 Global Aviation Symposium June 5 and 6 in Washington, D.C.
FAA's plan for AirVenture ATC user fees 'troubling'
AOPA on May 22 denounced an FAA plan to charge the Experimental Aircraft Association for the travel costs, per diem expenses, and overtime pay of the air traffic controllers it deploys to staff EAA AirVenture.
FAA finalizes airway changes in Mississippi
Decommissioning of the vortac in Jackson, Miss., and the concurrent commissioning of a new vortac, requires airway changes but will not disrupt operations.
Beechcraft takes AOPA executives behind the scenes
Beechcraft Corp. is moving full steam ahead with its product line of Bonanzas, Barons, and King Airs, and showed off its revamped manufacturing operation in Wichita, Kan., May 15 to AOPA President Craig Fuller and AOPA Vice President of Advertising Carol Dodds.
Airline executive appointed as FAA deputy administrator
Michael G. Whitaker, whose resume includes service as a major airline executive, board member, and consultant, is President Barack Obama's pick to serve as FAA deputy administrator.
What's New From AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:
FAA's plan for AirVenture ATC user fees 'troubling'
AOPA on May 22 denounced an FAA plan to charge the Experimental Aircraft Association for the travel costs, per diem expenses, and overtime pay of the air traffic controllers it deploys to staff EAA AirVenture.
HondaJet CEO confident in light jet market
While challenged by engine flight test problems and a struggling economy, the president and CEO of Honda Aircraft remains optimistic that his light jet will be the right airplane at the right time.
FAA finalizes airway changes in Mississippi
Decommissioning of the vortac in Jackson, Miss., and the concurrent commissioning of a new vortac, requires airway changes but will not disrupt operations.
RTCA symposium set for June, AOPA sponsors program app
AOPA President and RTCA Chairman Craig Fuller will be speaking about the future of the airspace system at the RTCA 2013 Global Aviation Symposium June 5 and 6 in Washington, D.C.
Flight school forms simulator club
Imagine having yearlong access to a flight school's simulator for $120. That's soon to be a reality for pilots near Lock Haven, Pa., thanks to a new club formed by local flight school AvSport.
The Latest News From AVweb:
Question of the Week: What's GA's Fuel of the Future?
Everyone agrees that 100LL is or should be on the way out, but the way ahead is less clear. What type of fuel do you think you'll be buying in 10 years?Plus: Last week, we asked AVweb readers how they'd handle a solar flare-induced GPS failure; click through to see the breakdown of responses.
Airworthy Autogas For General Aviation?
An Arizona-based company Wednesday said that it plans this year to produce and distribute a 93-octane premium unleaded, ethanol-free fuel as an avgas alternative for aircraft that do not require 100LL. Airworthy AutoGas, LLC, says its "high purity, low vapor pressure" fuel will be available beginning late this year. Bringing the fuel to market will provide, "an alternative for the majority of General Aviation aircraft without compromising airworthiness," according to Mark Ellery, the company's director of business development. The company says its decision to bring to produce and market the fuel was driven by dramatic changes in automotive gasoline in recent years and a goal "to get pilots flying more, for less."
Cessna's Jet-A Skylane Flies
Cessna's first production Turbo Skylane JT-A, running behind a Jet-A fueled diesel engine Tuesday flew for 2.3 hours, the company announced Wednesday. The Safran-made 227-hp SMA engine is expected to use up to 40 percent less fuel than a comparable avgas engine, according to Cessna, burning 11 gallons per hour at 156 knots and delivering an estimated range of 1,025 nautical miles on 87 gallons. Tuesday, it delivered the plane to 152 KTAS at 8,000 feet over Independence, Kan.. The aircraft performed as expected, according to Cessna senior test pilot, Dale Bleakney. Certification and deliveries are expected, soon.
AOPA Foundation Offers Grants
Under a new program called "Giving Back," the AOPA Foundation is providing a chance for nonprofit groups in general aviation and student pilots to apply for grants to support a variety of needs. The grants for nonprofit groups will be available in amounts up to $10,000, Stephanie Kenyon, a vice president of the foundation, told AVweb on Wednesday. "It can be a request for general operating support or it can be program-specific," Kenyon said. The training scholarships will be offered in amounts up to $5,000. The Foundation is also offering free AOPA memberships to teenagers and members of the armed forces.The grant applications for nonprofit groups are due by July 1, Kenyon said, but the scholarships and membership programs are ongoing. This is the first year of the program, and depending on response, the offerings might change in subsequent years, she said. More details about the grant programs and how to apply can be found at the Foundation's website. AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with Kenyon about the program, click here to listen to the podcast.
Planemakers Provide Updates At EBACE
At this week's European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, in Geneva, Switzerland, representatives from leading business-jet companies provided updates on their newest airplanes. Honda Aircraft Co. CEO Michimasa Fujino said the HondaJet is nearly ready for the final phase of flight testing, and the production line is ready to build customer aircraft. Construction is underway on a customer-service center in Greensboro, N.C., to provide aftermarket support. "Our team is working very hard to bring the HondaJet to market as quickly as possible," Fujino said. The company said recently it expects certification in 2014. Officials from Embraer and Bombardier also provided updates.
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
How To Build Your Own Airstrip inTexas FAA
Instructions on Farm and Ranch Airstrip construction.
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