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Register to Win!
We want to invite you to register to receive e-mail
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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Thursday, March 13, 2014 - Kirk Kleinholz, CFII, Sales Manager, Dynon Avionics
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Making the Transition to Glass Panel
Learn about the technology that makes electronic flight information
systems affordable and practical for small general aviation aircraft.
Understanding of the internal workings of these instruments will illustrate how they offer
reliability, affordable redundancy, and greater capability than venerable analog flight instruments.
Discussed will be the capabilities -- and limitations -- of the various consumer type devices
now offering glass panel instrument applications.
Learn not only the benefits of glass panel technology, but also the safety and training
issues relevant in making the transition from traditional analog instruments to glass panel.
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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 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.
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1st Saturday Coffee and Donuts!
Every first Saturday of every month, we get together for some fellowship and fun. We have
Free coffee and donuts for everyone at Chuck Roberts Hangar (#2520) in the McKinney Hangars Association
area at the Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney, TX.
We gather at 9:00 am. You don't have to be a member to attend. See you there!
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Chapter News!
Hey, got news?
Send your project updates, news items, home-grown articles (along with pictures if ya' gottem'!! we like pictures...)
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The Latest News from Air Facts Journal:
Searching… for a lost airliner and others
I don’t think that I believed I would ever see a search as long, expensive, and detailed as the one for the Malaysian 777. I did, though, in my time in the business, have some interesting experiences related to searching for lost airplanes.
I have my license – now what?
Now I'm a private pilot, and I’m just not sure what to do or where to go now. Do I keep adding ratings? A tailwheel endorsement would be cool for sure, but for what purpose? Maybe now that I’ve accomplished my “lifelong dream” there is a bit of a hangover associated?
Heroes and goats
I immediately reduced the throttle to idle, thinking that I’d had a compressor stall; this action was followed shortly by a thought process of: “Now, let me see: I’m forty-five degrees nose up with sixty degrees of bank and I’ve just pulled off any power which might be remaining and the speed is starting to fall. ” Even without the benefit of higher education, I knew this was not good.
The Latest News From EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association:
EAA Welcomes Full B-17 Crew for Special Flight
EAA's Boeing B-17G Aluminum Overcast has made many memorable flights throughout the country, but one would be hard-pressed to come up with one more special than what occurred on Monday afternoon, April 14, in Oshkosh.
Sun 'n Fun Celebrates Successful 40th Fly-In
The 40th Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo that wrapped up in Lakeland, Florida, on April 6 saw one of the largest turnouts in years thanks to perfect weather, improved operations, 3,000 dedicated volunteers, and popular attractions including the Navy's Blue Angels Naval flight demonstration team that performed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Take Someone Flying on International Learn to Fly Day
EAA always encourages its members to take others flying, but on Saturday, May 17, there's an even better reason to do so: The fifth annual International Learn to Fly Day is an opportunity to help someone take that first step to discover the fun, freedom, and accomplishment of becoming a pilot.
The Latest News From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:
2014 EAA Young Eagles Mustang Raffle Opens
Help support EAA's Young Eagles program and other youth aviation education initiatives by entering the annual EAA Young Eagles Raffle for a grand prize 2014 Ford Mustang GT convertible!
Valdez STOL Pilot Spotlight: Scot Warren
Scot Warren, of Sandy Shores, Texas, is the CubCrafters dealer for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, and he'll be flying his stock 180-hp Titan 340CC-powered Carbon Cub SS, N531WA, in the Valdez STOL demonstration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014.
Registration Open for AirVenture's Women Soar You Soar
Registration is now open for EAA's annual Women Soar You Soar, a program that allows 100 high school-age girls to discover more about aviation and all its possibilities from aviators, engineers, and leaders during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Breaking News From AVweb:
'Aviation Consumer' Paint Shop Survey 2014
Finding a reliable and skilled paint shop is a daunting challenge for many aircraft owners. If you've had your aircraft painted within the past few years, the editors at "Aviation Consumer" magazine want to know about your experience. Please take this brief survey, and the staff will report on the results in an upcoming issue of "Aviation Consumer."
Gulfstream Inks 60-Plane China Deal
Gulfstream set the tone for the Asian Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition Tuesday with the formal announcement of a $3 billion, 60-plane deal to supply G280, G450, G550 and G650 aircraft to Minsheng Financial Leasing.
Drone Operator Accused Of Hindering Helicopter Rescue
Police in Springfield, Ohio, said a drone operator who was shooting video of a car crash on Saturday refused to give way to an approaching medical helicopter, and arrested him on a felony charge of obstructing official business. Authorities said firefighters and a sheriff's deputy both asked Kele Stanley to stop flying the drone because the helicopter was coming and he refused, according to The Associated Press. Stanley denies the charges and said he would have landed immediately if he knew the helicopter was en route.
The Latest Podcasts From AVweb:
Podcast: GAMA's Greg Bowles on Changes to Part 23/CS-23
In the U.S. we know it as Part 23, but the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is concerned with revisions to the rest of the world knows as CS-23. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli caught up with Greg Bowles form GAMA at Aero in Friedrichshafen to get the lowdown on changes to the rule and what they may mean for aircraft manufacturers like Flight Design.
Podcast: Catching Up to Europe
The European Aviation Safety Agency is moving quickly on aircraft certification reform, and the the FAA is falling behind. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli spoke with GAMA President Pete Bunce at Aero Friedrichshafen.
Podcast: Garmin Pilot Goes European
European pilots will be able to download the popular Garmin Pilot app by the end of May. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli filed this report with Garmin's Jessica Koss from Aero Friedrichshafen.
AVweb Insider Blog Posts:
A Visit to Pipistrel
The place runs on pure imagination and creativity. The Panthera is but one example.
Aero Observations: Of Diesels, Electrics and Good PR
Aero continued its momentum to becoming a major GA trade and business show.
Aero Notes: The Skyhawk as Target
Everybody wants a piece of Cessna's pie in the dwindling Skyhawk market. And it sure looks like Cessna is giving it up.
The Lastest News From AOPA:
'Upset' ties Red Bull races in second round
The next stop is Putrajaya, Malaysia, on May 17 and 18 for the 2014 Red Bill Air Race World Championship, following an “electrifying” contest in Rovinj, Croatia.
Landsberg interviews AOPA's head of advocacy
AOPA Foundation President Bruce Landsberg talks with AOPA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy Jim Coon on his first 100 days and the top advocacy issues confronting AOPA.
Medical reform gains momentum
The movement to exempt thousands of general aviation pilots from the third class medical certification process is gaining momentum in Congress and the aviation community.
AOPA Never Again:
Never Again: Missed Signals (March 2014)
Preoccupation with a newly-installed engine monitor diverts a Bonanza pilot's attention from a far greater problem.
Never Again: Scud Running (Jan. 2014)
An Air Force cadet in jet fighter training learns the dangers of scud running.
Never Again: Unwelcome Guests (Dec. 2013)
A game warden gets closer than he expected to a flock of ducks. Find out what happens...
AOPA Never Again:
Boeing 737 side-by-side with A380
A Boeing 737 looks like a miniature airplane next to an Airbus A380.
Strange but true general aviation news
Drinking and flying don’t mix. A man is facing DUI and obstructing a police officer after allegedly stealing an aircraft from Boulder City Municipal Airport in Nevada, reports Examiner.com. The man, seen “recklessly” taking off and landing five times, said he was trying to complete part of his pilot’s license. They should have just acted normal. […]
Strange but true general aviation news
EBay auction for Soviet “Bear” bomber pulled. Someone trying to auction a Soviet-era Tupolev Tu-95 “Bear” on Ebay pulled the long-range strategic bomber from the site, reports ARS Technica. The non-flying aircraft is located somewhere in Ukraine. Do the crime, do the time. Sergio Patrick Rodriguez, 26, of Clovis, Calif., has been sentenced to 14 years […]
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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