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How many pilots can you put in a Checker? Answer: 10 if you put 2 on the hood! Click here to see more pictures of the TFC Cedar Key Trip
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Help Save SPG: Read a most excellent letter to the St. Pete Times Editor by Big Bend Pilot Ed Copes |
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NTSB UPDATE 08-07 OF FEDEX FLIGHT 1478 CRASH July 26, 2002 TLH, FL. |
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NTSB Releases Crash Report on Executive Airlines British Aerospace J-3101, N16EJ Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania May 21, 2000 " probable cause of this accident was the flight crew's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight" |
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AOPA NEW GA SITE |
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EAA - Not just for Homebuilders click here to find out more. |
As we
approach 9/11/2002 a lot of us will be thinking about where we
were a year ago on that Tragic day. I know that one event
has changed the way most people feel about aviation forever. I
remember reading about someone who reportedly called a FSS
and was told that he might as well sell his airplane. The days that
followed made me wonder if I would ever be able to exercise my rights
as a pilot to enjoy the freedom of flying again.
I think organizations like the EAA and AOPA made a big difference in allowing us to return to the sky in spite of the irrational fear and panic by the general public about GA. On the local level clubs like EAA445 and the Tallahassee Flying Club helped to unite pilots and get the word out about the many changes that we were confronted with.
As our Chapter looks to elect new
officers, this may be a good time to come see what the Big Bend EAA has to
offer and better yet what you may have to offer
it.
I hope to see you
on Tuesday the 10th.
John Sivyer.
| SAFETY PILOT |
If you need a Safety Pilot, click here to go to the safety pilot page or click here to go to the Big Bend Safety Council page and send an e-mail or call one of the pilots on the list. They will be happy to schedule time fly with you. Don't be shy-these people love to fly!
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Armament: None Engine: Kinner R-540 of 160 hp..
PERFORMANCE Maximum speed: 125 mph. Cruising speed: 100 mph. Range: 205 miles Service Ceiling: 15,400 ft.
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SAFETY QUIZ OF THE
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A) Cumulus clouds with below freezing temperatures.
B) Freezing drizzle.
C) Freezing rain.
| MEETING PICS |
| Members check out Eagle's new Skyhawk | Jim Pierce gives a talk on corrosion and how to prevent it! |
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SEPTEMBER
PLANNER |
09/04/2002 The next meeting of the Flying Club will be on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:00pm, at China Super Buffet, located at 2698 N. Monroe Street. Our presenter for the evening will be A.J. Brickler. AJ has generously volunteered to lead a group discussion focused on some great safety tapes he has subscribed to. I believe (subject to check) that Richard Collins narrates these tapes. As I understand it, we get to hear some emergency situations and then decide how we probably would react today and how we should react for the safest outcome. This should be a very interesting evening, leading to a lively discussion, with all of us taking home some important safety tips. Thanks to AJ for suggesting this activity. It will be a nice break from having one person carry the burden of speaking to the group. This way, everyone has the opportunity to have input and to think their way through some situations they may actually encounter some day. - Angela Green
09/07/2002
Pensacola, Florida. EAA Chapter 485 Fly-in Gourmet Breakfast takes
place in Jim Baker's hangar at Ferguson Airport (82J). Contact Jim Baker,
850/455-8130.
09/10/2002 EAA445 Meeting 6:30 Pm @Flightline Guest Speakers will be Ron Fisher and Bill Humbert
Ron
will discuss the Role of the FAA-designated volunteer Aviation Safety
Counselors (ASCs), and also discuss the setting in the Big Bend area
whereby 16 ASCs function both individually and collectively under the
auspices of the Big Bend Aviation Safety Council. We have learned that our
organizational arrangement in the Big Bend area is unique in the United
States, and is being observed with the possibility of being modeled in
other areas.
Bill will discuss the FAA's Pilot Proficiency Awards
Program (WINGS) that is described in AC 61-91H. This program is open
to all licensed pilots, as well as pilots of ultralights. It is a program
designed to support the needs of a general aviation pilot for a period of
twenty years if a pilot takes advantage of it.
09/21/2002
Cannon Creek Fly-in.
*(Alabama)
Sept. 21, Sat., Wetumpka, AL ( 08A ) Come join us in
beautiful
central Alabama for our Annual EAA Chapter 822 Fly-In.
Lots of food and fun;
All aircraft welcome including
warbirds. Spot landing contest. Furthest
distance and other
awards. FAA Safety Seminar on site. Self Service
100LL
Available. Inexpensive hotels close by. Ground
transportation provided.
Contact: Dennis Savarese, adsavar@gte.net, 334-285-6263 for
further info.
Y'all Come!!!
*(FSAACA) Sep. 21, Sat.,
Titusville, Dunn, Neil Cranston 321-269-0803
ncranston@cfl.rr.com
*(Smilin’
Jack Fly-In), Sep. 21, Sat., Titusville Arthur Dunn Airpark ( X71
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Sponsored by EAA Chapter 866 Neil Cranston
321-269-0803 Food,
Refreshments, Great Fun. Antique &
Classic Aircraft / Homebuilt Aircraft /
Experimental Aircraft / General
Aviation Aircraft / Radio Controlled Aircraft
/ Warbirds / Ultralight
Aircraft / Parachute Demo / Displays / Antique Autos
*(Wings ‘n
Things) Volunteer Meeting(s) Sept. 21, Sat., at Florida Air
Museum
Pavilion, 10:00 am. Tell others, and bring a
friend! Sandy Bauer,
Assistant to the President, Sun ‘n Fun
Fly-In, sbauer@sun-n-fun.org
863-644-2431
or Beverly Riley, briley@sun-n-fun.org
863-644-0741
*(Louisiana Cajun Camping) Sep. 27, 28, 29, Fri.,
Sat., Sun., Allen Parish
Airport ( L42 ) in Oakdale, LA Our
Annual Fly-In / Camp Out, With Great
Food, Cajun Music and Lots of
Fun! The state’s largest land based casino and
hotels are only 15
minutes away. They’ll run shuttle buses all weekend.
Joel
Johnson, Apt. Mgr. 318-215-0090 or 337-639-4328
airport1@centurytel.net
*(Camping
in Style!) Grand Casino Coushatta, 15 miles from Allen Parish
Airport,
and They’ll Pick You Up. Call in advance 1-800-584-7263, ask
for
the Valet. If you call before you leave (or 15 min. out on a
cell phone) and
give your ETA the van will be there to pick you
up. The Casino has a
separate pilots lounge at the airport.
It will be locked if they don’t know
you’re coming. The FBO also
has a nice lounge. (Good buffet at the Casino)
www.gccoushatta.com/
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