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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...)
to the Webmaster.
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The Latest News from Air Facts Journal:
What’s wrong with Mooney pilots?
I have found that the safety record of an airplane relates more to who flies it and what they try to do with it than anything else. Maybe the pilot is 90 percent of the equation and the airplane ten. When thinking of it in this way, the Mooney 20 series is by far the most diverse airplane in the fleet.
Thrills awaiting a flight instructor
By now we had lost several thousands of feet as expected, after starting off at 8000 feet. There was no answer from the front seat so I attempted to take control, only to find the controls jammed in the pro-spin positions.
Some thoughts on landings
I was TERRIBLE at landings. Not just bad--TERRIBLE. I either stalled the plane at three to five feet (or more) above the runway or drove right into it. My airspeed control was marginal. My sight picture was non-existent. Here's how I got better.
The Latest News From EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association:
Heard This One Before? User Fees in White House Budget
The White House released its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and once again included a $100 per-flight user fee for many general aviation flights. The concept is almost exactly the same proposal that was rejected by Congress a year ago, and for each of the two years before that.
Zenith Engine Day Slated for Sun 'n Fun
Zenith Aircraft Company will host its first 'Engine Day' at the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In & Expo on Friday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lakeland, Florida.
AERO 2014 Prepares for 22nd Annual Expo
Officials are gearing up for the 22nd AERO, Europe's largest general aviation trade show, set for April 9-12 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on the shore of Lake Constance.
The Latest News From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:
Top Air Show Performers to Appear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014
Some of the world's top air show performers, including national aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites, have made their commitments to flying at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.
AirVenture Ultralight Area: The Fun Fly Zone
When attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 this summer, enter the ultralight area at your own risk; you're likely to encounter fun in Oshkosh's Fun Fly Zone!
Aviation Innovators Sought for AirVenture Innovations Center
hose original concepts that could change the way people experience aviation, but only need visibility and an audience, have a new avenue to reach the flying community through EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014.
Breaking News From AVweb:
Aviation Events Gearing Up For Hopeful Season
Sun 'n Fun launches for the 40th time, in Lakeland, Fla., on April 1 -- less than four weeks away -- and with aircraft sales back in positive growth mode, the mood is expected to be upbeat. The event will host its first-ever Job Fair, on Wednesday, April 2, at the Florida Air Museum, with recruiters in search of pilots, engineers, mechanics, flight ops personnel, and more. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will fly Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the popular night airshow is back for Saturday night.
The Weekender: Women of Aviation Week
This weekend's aviation events highlight Women of Aviation Worldwide Week with open houses in addition to traditional fly ins for food and camaraderie.
Army Women: Better Helo Pilots Than Men?
Ten out of every 100 Army helicopter pilots are women -- but they account for only three out of every 100 accidents. That's the bottom line in an Army report that, in an effort to study the impact of women on the front lines, compares accident rates of men and women flying U.S. Army helicopters from 2002 to 2013.
The Latest Podcasts From AVweb:
Podcast: A New Airplane Marketplace
Tom Henn and A. J. Brown, the CEO and vice president of a new company called BiddingAce.com, hope to provide an easy-to-use online service for those looking to buy or sell a general aviation airplane. They spoke with AVweb's Mary Grady about their plans.
Podcast: Private Airport Owners Seek Help
The Bower family of Gualala, California would like nothing better than to keep their private, public-use airport open -- but since they don't fly themselves, they're hoping those with some skin in the game will pay the $60,000 necessary for repairs. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Julie Bower about the unique situation in a remote corner of Mendocino County.
Podcast: A New Take on the 172
Premier Aircraft Sales is now offering a fully refurbished pre-G1000 Cessna 172 with a new Garmin panel and Continental/Thielert Centurion diesel engine for less than the cost of a new avgas-powered Skyhawk. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Premier's VP of Operations Art Spengler about the instant market acceptance of the new product.
AVweb Insider Blog Posts:
History in the Flesh
The pilots who survived the 8th Air Force's bloody year of 1943 grow ever fewer. It's worth it to remember their determination and courage.
Passion Has a Price
And for starting airline pilots, it's an average salary of about $22,000 a year.
Non-AOPA Summit
Did AOPA leave an opportunity on the table when it killed Summit last year? A private exhibition company plans to find out.
The Lastest News From AOPA:
Aviation associations ask Senate to pass sleep apnea bill
Nine aviation organizations have asked senators to support legislation compelling the FAA to go through the rulemaking process for new policies on sleep disorders.
General aviation and the GAO report
The GAO released its report “Aviation Workforce: Current and Future Availability of Airline Pilots,” and general aviation has a strong interest in its findings.
BendixKing KLR 10 warns of high angles of attack
The FAA has approved the BendixKing KLR 10, meant to enhance safety by warning pilots of high angles of attack.
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:
Strange but true general aviation news
I hope they got their Valentine’s Day flowers anyway! Wesley Berry, CEO of FlowerDeliveryExpress.com had to end an expierment to deliver flowers via a drone after the FAA pulled the plug, reports CBS Detroit. Berry was informed — nicely — that he needed FAA preauthorization for his delivery service. Fire!! Firefighters in Abbeville, S.C., were […]
Has Lycoming got a diesel?
Lycoming has developed a diesel aircraft engine for a drone.
Strange but true general aviation news
I have the controls. A teenager in Australia with little flight time found himself flying a Piper Cherokee 180 after the pilot passed out, reports AvWeb. The pilot came to and helped the teen land the aircraft at Forbes Field in New South Wales. Do the crime, do the time. Two men and a woman have pleaded […]
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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