SUN n FUN The EAA will be renting Eagles  210 for the week of Sun n Fun. Right now they intend to come get the plane and return it to Eagle. If anyone is planning to go to Sun n Fun and is qualified to rent the 210, call Bruce Moore at 904 823-3505 to coordinate. If you have a short add you would like to put in the next newsletter, click here to submit it. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST 2003 National General Aviation Award Winners Named FAA Administrator to Present Awards at EAA AirVenture March 13, 2003 - The General Aviation Awards Program committee has announced its annual national award recipients, who will be honored during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2003. FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, in her first visit to EAA AirVenture as head of the agency will present the 40th annual awards and the Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year Award, on Friday, August 1. This is the first time ever all four awards have been presented together. Honorees will also receive special recognition during an evening program at EAA AirVenture’s Theater in the Woods (date and time to be determined). The 2003 award recipients: William Jeffery “Jeff” Edwards of Chesterfield, Missouri, the Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) of the Year; Thomas E. “Tom” Hendershot of Littleton, Colorado, the Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year; Allison John “Al” Ingle of Tallahassee, Florida, Avionics Technician of the Year; U.S. Air Force Maj. Dorward James “Jim” McDonald of Jacksonville, Arkansas, the Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year ... (read more) Terry Fregly donated  two rides in his L-39 to the Challenger Learning Center which were auctioned for $2,000.00 a ride. Terry paid for the a/c time and fuel and the buyer will get a 30 Min ride. EAA Working to Help Thwart Tall Tower Projects EAA headquarters is helping EAA members get the word out to defeat two aviation-unfriendly construction proposals in the southern United States. In Central Florida, EAA members are fighting a proposed 1,554-foot (AGL) radio tower 9.47 nautical miles (nm) northeast of the Ocala-Taylor Airport (OCF) that would severely affect safety in an existing, heavily used VFR flight corridor. In Alabama, EAA is fighting a utility’s proposal to erect power lines that will prevent a planned new runway from being built at Wetumpka Municipal (08A). (read more) AOPA calls for immediate removal of Mickey Mouse flight restrictions  Mar. 19 — AOPA is calling for the immediate removal of the flight restrictions over Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. That after an FAA spokesman told CNN that there is "no specific, credible threat for Disney." In an angry letter to FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, AOPA President Phil Boyer said that the association had "reluctantly accepted" the code orange airspace restrictions over New York and Washington, D.C., because the tragic history of 9/11 suggests a continued threat to these cities. "The government pledged to use concrete, threat-based intelligence to issue airspace and other transportation restrictions," Boyer said, "and yet they concede there is no concrete threat to Mickey and Minnie. So why is general aviation being singled out this time?" Already politicians like Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley are using the Disney example to grandstand for their own airspace restrictions even though there have been no credible threats against those areas either. AOPA is working to fend off those unwarranted airspace grabs as well. More... Hartzell Offers Free Videos on Prop Care, Maintenance Two new videos on propeller care and maintenance are available at no charge by Hartzell Propeller, Inc. The 30-minute "Propeller Care and Maintenance for Professionals" explains annual inspections, guidance for on-wing propeller inspection, repair and maintenance and an overview of propeller overhaul. Hartzell has sent a copy to every registered A&P mechanic who holds the IA (Inspection Authorization) endorsement (16,000 overall). A 10-minute video "Propeller Care and Maintenance for Pilots," features air show performer Sean D Tucker providing a pilot's perspective on proper prop care, including preflight inspection and routine maintenance. The video will be included with all new Hartzell propellers and will also be distributed free at such events as EAA AirVenture and Sun 'n Fun. Both videos can also be ordered on CD-ROM by sending an e-mail to techsupport@hartzellprop.com.  CAP JOINS AOPA's AIRPORT WATCH Civil Air Patrol members are receiving training in AOPA's Airport Watch program. The CAP national commander, Maj. Gen. Rick Bowling, announced that Airport Watch will soon add to its ranks more than 63,000 CAP members to participate in the nation's largest and fastest-growing GA airport security program. "The training provided by AOPA's Airport Watch dovetails with our own CAP training to provide significant protection for general aviation in our country," he said. For more on the program, see AOPA Online. Block Access to your Personal Driver  Information Keep Your Personal Information Private - Under state law, your motor vehicle and driver license records are subject to public disclosure. The Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) allows you to keep your personal information private by limiting who has access to the information. Your photograph, your telephone number, and your medical information are already protected from public disclosure. DPPA allows you to protect the rest of your personal information.  Online driver license check - Use Driver License Check to determine if your license is currently valid or not and to block access to your personal information. EAA Chapter 445 Meeting Minutes EAA chapter 445—Board meeting minutes February 27, 2002   The second board meeting of the year was held on February 27th at Flight Line’s pilot shop building.  Members present: Frank Smith, President; David Schamber, Treasurer; J. David Williams, Secretary; and at-large board members David LaCornu and  Scott O’Brien.  Members absent: Gar Braun, V. President; John Sivyer and Jim Pierce--members at large.   Results of the February 11, 2003 “satisfaction questionnaire” were discussed. Sixteen members filled out the questionnaire—the results are as follows:   How would you rate your chapter?                                              Responses Highly successful                          0 Moderately successful                 8 Okay                                                4 Just so-so                                       2 In need of help                               0   What things does your chapter need the most? (Respondents listed multiple “needs”—the numbers represent all responses.   Aircraft project                                              9 Facility                                                            8 More member participation                         7 More members                                              7 More and better activities                           4 More family activities                                   3 More younger members                              1  Write-in responses:                                  Project-1            service project-1   Frank Smith distributed and discussed a membership recruiting handout provided by EAA home office—it was decided to attach a label to each handout listing local information specific to Chapter 445 with Frank’s telephone number and the chapter’s web site, and to provide copies to members at the next general meeting.   David Schamber discussed an opportunity for the Chapter to purchase silk-screened T-shirts produced by Wakulla High School on their newly acquired graphic equipment. The chapter would provide logo and text information and the pay for materials—labor would be free. This subject will be discussed at the next general meeting.   Frank Smith and Scott O’Brien will meet in the next several weeks and review the proposed new Chapter bylaws and report to the membership their recommendations for adoption during the next general meeting.   No other business was discussed… J David Williams, Secretary

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April 2nd  Big Bend Flying Club Meeting,  7PM at China Super Buffet on N Monroe St. The Speaker will be Kevin Fleming.  Kevin owns a share of a 182 RG. He will be talking about Airplane Partnerships.    Sun ’n Fun Celebrates ‘100 Years of Aviation’ April 2-8 The Sun ’n Fun EAA Fly-In launches the summer flying season April 2-8 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. This year’s event, Sun ’n Fun’s first under the new Wednesday-through-Tuesday format, will also help launch the 100th anniversary celebration of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight. The debut of EAA’s 24,000 square-foot “Countdown to Kitty Hawk” pavilion highlights the 2003 celebration. The pavilion’s main attraction is EAA’s faithful reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer that will eventually re-create the first flights on December 17 at Kitty Hawk. Countdown to Kitty Hawk is presented by Ford Motor Company with supporting sponsorship from Microsoft Flight Simulator and Eclipse Aviation. For more information about Sun ’n Fun, visit www.sun-n-fun.org.   April 15th  EAA445 monthly meeting 6:30 at Wesminster Oaks Clubhouse.  Jack Roseneau will be cooking up his secret chili recipe.   May 6th  Big Bend Flying Club Meeting 7PM at Western Sizziling  Guest Speaker Steve " V Tail " Trimble  Topic: Fuel Management   May 13th EAA445 monthly meeting 6:30 at Capitol Avionics, Guest Speaker will be Al Ingles   May 17th 30th Annual Quincy Fly-in www.eaa445.org/flyin03.htm   May 24th EAA445 Young Eagles Rally (At Capitol Avionics) Contact John Sivyer for more information.