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October
31, 2008 Volume 8,
Number 56 |
TSA AVIATION PROPOSALS
RAISE CIVIL LIBERTIES QUESTIONS
EAA and allies appeal for extension
of comment period
 Upon
receiving and reviewing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that the
Transportation Security Administration issued today, EAA immediately
objected to the posted public-comment period of only 60 days. The NPRM
calls for sweeping new security requirements on the operation of all
aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds - commercial and personal-use aircraft
alike. Read
more
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EAA BOARD GIVES NOD TO
AIRVENTURE SITE ENHANCEMENTS
Near-term plans focus on member amenities
 Construction
continues on the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh grounds with enthusiastic
support from the EAA Board of Directors. After receiving a thorough
briefing on plans and progress from the AirVenture Site Task Force
during a meeting at EAA headquarters last week, the Board encouraged
proceeding with existing plans to enhance infrastructure and amenities
for members and event visitors. The Board also agreed to consider
further plans for exhibitor facilities when it reconvenes here in
April. Read
more
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EARNING HIS WINGS: FOLLOW
STUDENT PILOT'S JOURNEY ONLINE
 Brady
Lane, EAA multimedia journalist, is taking flight lessons in pursuit of
his sport pilot certificate, and he's sharing the experience in real
time through videos and a blog on EAA's website. Earning My Wings: A
Video Blog About Learning to Fly will chronicle Lane's journey, from
selecting an instructor to the final checkride. Read
more Go to the video
blog
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COPPERSTATE CELEBRATES
SUCCESSFUL EVENT
 With
a new layout of the grounds, an enthusiastic volunteer force, and
picture-perfect weather, the Copperstate Fly-In held its 38th annual
event last weekend at Arizona's Casa Grande Airport. Fly-in manager Jim
McChesney reported that overall attendance was estimated to be up more
than 10 percent over last year, and while the overall aircraft count
dipped slightly, there were more showplanes participating this year than
in 2007. Most importantly, it was a safe weekend, with no reported
incidents. Read
more See
Photo Gallery
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2008 SERFI SENSATIONAL
 The
2008 Southeastern Regional Fly-In (SERFI) lived up to its theme last
weekend, Friendly Folks and Flying Fun, at Middleton Field in Evergreen,
Alabama. Despite a rainy Friday, which affected the number of airplane
arrivals, clear, sunny weather on Saturday made for ideal flying and
outdoor activities. For the weekend more than 112 aircraft flew in, 55
campsites were filled, and at least 1,100 people had attended by the end
of the 18th annual event on Sunday. Read
more See
Photo Gallery
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HOMEBUILDING HINTS OF THE
WEEK
Composite Fairings Made Easy
 Almost
every project requires making some special composite fairings. In this
episode Wally Anderson demonstrates how to fabricate a quick and easy
composite fairing. Wally is a Technical Counselor and member of EAA's
Homebuilt Aircraft Council. Watch
the video.
If you have a hint to share with your
fellow EAAers, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a note at Info@EAA.org,
and please put "Hints" in the subject line.
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ADS-B COMMENT DEADLINE
APPROACHES
The deadline for submitting comments to the the FAA's proposed ADS-B
(Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) implementation plan is
Monday, November 3, 2008. The FAA reopened the docket to allow the public to weigh in on 36
recommendations from an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) that
reviewed the (ADS-B) process. EAA broadly supports the ARC
recommendations, but has several areas of emphasis.
Read more
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EAA ULTRALIGHT AND
LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT COUNCIL SEEKS NEW MEMBER
 EAA
is looking for a member to serve on the EAA Ultralight and Light-Sport
Aircraft Council. This group of volunteers helps EAA staff by providing
advice and counsel on issues that relate to the ultralight and
light-sport aircraft communities. Since its formation in 1991, the
council it has been a key contributor in establishing programs and
services offered by EAA to support the ultralight, and now, the
light-sport aircraft communities. Read
more
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RELIVE THE MAGICAL
WOMENVENTURE MOMENT
 Were
you at the world's largest gathering of women pilots last summer at EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh? If you were, you'll want to order one of these
specially made 28 x 14 inch posters showing hundreds of pink-shirted
women pilots assembled on AeroShell Square. We have a limited supply so
order while supplies last, online,
or by calling toll-free, 800-564-6322.
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'KEEP IT FLYING' TOUR
HEADS TO GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
 This
week EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast heads to Georgetown, Texas, October
31-November 2, for a tour stop hosted by EAA Chapter 187. From there the
"Keep It Flying" tour makes its way to Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, where the historic WW II bomber will offer flight missions for
members of EAA Chapter 24, November 4-5. Next stop: Tulsa, where EAA
Vintage Chapter 10 hosts the final stop in the Sooner State, November
7-9.
To book flights please call 800-359-6217
or visit www.b17.org. Pre-book prices
are $359 for EAA members and $399 for non-EAA members. Walk-up prices
are $385 for EAA members and $425 for non-EAA members.
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FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY IN
A DOWN ECONOMY - "GIVING" HAS REWARDS!
Charitable gifts are a positive highlight
for many at the year's end. While gifts of cash assets are always
welcome, here are two possibilities of timely relevance this year.
Depreciated stock may be sold at a loss to generate a tax deduction, and
the cash proceeds may then be used for a charitable donation to a
preferred charitable organization such as EAA. Also, the charitable IRA
legislation is again in effect. If you are aged 70˝ or older, you can
transfer distributions in both 2008 and 2009 from your IRA to qualified
charitable organizations and eliminate income tax on those
withdrawals! Learn
more
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SIGN UP TODAY! EAA B-17
FANTASY FLIGHT CAMP
 It's
a fantasy come true! At the weekend B-17 Fantasy Flight Camp, you will
get up close and personal with one of the most famous airplanes of World
War II. Immerse yourself in the stories of the aircraft's history as you
examine EAA's Aluminum Overcast, one of the few flying B-17s left in the
world. Top off the weekend with a once-in-a-lifetime, 20-minute flight
experience! Every effort is made to make this a true "fantasy"
experience for the aviation enthusiast - including privileged access to
various EAA facilities and specialists. Click
here for more information.
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EAAER'S
TRANSCONTINENTAL BIOFUEL FLIGHT UNDERWAY
 Len
Johnson, president and CEO of THH Inc. and founder of LookLocal, set out
to complete a transcontinental flight in a biofuel-powered homebuilt
aircraft Tuesday morning, October 28. The 2,700-mile flight will span
from Chino, California, to the historic First Flight Airport in Kitty
Hawk, North Carolina. "My goal with this flight is to show people
there are practical substitutes to leaded fuel," said Johnson, EAA
660805. "We aim to provide a call to action and encourage our
country to develop practical home-based energy alternatives."
Read more
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WHERE ARE YOU FLYING THIS
WEEKEND?
 EAA
Chapter 1167 Fall Fly-in and BBQ, Green Sea, South Carolina
Join EAA Chapter 1167 for their fall fly-in this Saturday, November 1.
Whether you fly, walk, or drive, everyone is welcome. The chapter will
begin serving BBQ at about 11 a.m., but they will be there at 9 a.m.
Please consider flying your ultralight, LSA, or any other type of
aircraft you want. Great food, airplanes, and great company - you don't
want to miss this one! For more information visit www.eaa1167.org
or call Gary Smith at 843-756-5735.
EAA Chapter 614 Pancake Breakfast -
Pineville, Louisiana
Join EAA Chapter 614 at the Pineville Municipal Airport for a pancake
breakfast! All you can eat - pancakes, sausage, biscuits, gravy, eggs,
grits, hash browns, coffee, milk or juice for just a $5 donation.
Serving from 7:30-10:30 a.m. For more information visit www.eaa614.com
or call Nick Nicewarner at 318-452-0919
And for more information about these events,
or to find/submit others, visit www.EAAcalendar.org.
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EAA 'TIMELESS VOICE OF
THE WEEK': RUTH RICHTER HOLDEN
 Ruth
Richter Holden's first memories are of aviation. Her father, Paul
Richter, learned to fly in 1924 from Jack Frye, and became one of the
original stunt pilots of the "Thirteen Black Cats" flying
circus. In 1926 Richter, along with Frye and fellow pilot Walter
Hamilton, founded the Aero Corporation of California. Over the next two
decades this company grew into TWA-Trans World Airlines. Many years
later in 1988, Ruth decided to follow up on her own dream to fly, and
began taking flying lessons at age 54. She earned her private pilot
ticket and flew recreationally on a regular basis. Over that time she
created a website dedicated to the memory of her father and TWA. In 2005
she received an inquiry regarding the history of a Lockheed Electra 12A
that was for sale and had been owned and used by TWA in the 1940s as a
flying test bed. When Ruth came to the realization that her father had
flown the plane, she mortgaged her house and bought the airplane sight
unseen over the phone. Watch
the video.
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EAA
AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2008 VIDEO NOW SHIPPING
 Get
your copy of the official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 souvenir DVD and
keep the magic alive! This DVD features the best of the 2008 convention,
including the Dreamlifter, Martin Jet Pack, the Nemesis record attempt,
the new FAA tower, Rocket Racing League, the best of homebuilts,
warbirds, light planes and vintage, an interview with John Travolta, and
much more. Available now for only $14.99, so order
online or call toll-free, 800-564-6322.
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
I just spoke with a
school concerning training requirements to become a
sport pilot CFI. I was told that I must meet all the
requirements for CFI, including commercial and
instrument ratings. Is this true? I was under the
impression that I could receive a Sport Pilot CFI
certificate with a limited commercial and without
the Instrument rating. Has the qualification
changed?
Answer:
The
requirements for a sport pilot instructor are
different than for a flight instructor for other
pilot certificate levels. There are two separate
sections of FAR Part 61 that deal with the two
different types of instructors. Flight instructors
other than sport pilot instructors are covered in
subpart H of Part 61. Sport pilot instructors are
covered in subpart K. There are totally separate
eligibility requirements in these two sections. (The
FAA has proposed combining all flight instructor
certificates under a single subpart, but this has
not yet happened.)
For
flight instructors other than sport pilot
instructors, 61.183(c) states that the applicant
must hold “either a commercial pilot certificate
or airline transport pilot certificate.” If the
instructor is applying for airplane category,
powered-lift category, or instrument instructor
ratings then they must hold an instrument rating as
well.
For
sport pilot instructors, 61.403(c) states that
the applicant must hold “at least a current and
valid sport pilot certificate with category and
class ratings or privileges, as applicable, that are
appropriate to the flight instructor privileges
sought.” No instrument rating is required for any
category rating for a sport pilot instructor.
Have a question?
To ask a question regarding government issues,
e-mail govt@eaa.org.
For questions about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records,
performance, or any other matter, e-mail infoserv@eaa.org.
NOVEMBER
2008
EAA
Desktop Calendar
North American T-28s fly in formation during the
Warbird Spectacular air show at EAA AirVenture 2008.
Photo by Mark Forman.
Download
this wallpaper image at the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
your screen...or select an image from the archive.
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NEW ORG
FOR LANCAIR OWNERS/BUILDERS
The Lancair Owners and Builders Organization (LOBO) is a new support
group representing Lancair aircraft enthusiasts. LOBO is the conception
of a group of Lancair owners and builders who believe their community
faces major challenges best met with an organized, united membership
speaking with one voice. LOBO seeks fellow Lancair aircraft enthusiasts
to build an active, involved membership and realize its vision and
rather ambitious goals.
"LOBO is a
non-profit organization whose primary mission is to promote the safe use
and enjoyment of Lancair aircraft of all types, with an emphasis on
owner, operator and builder education and training," said LOBO
co-founder Jeff Edwards. Learn more at www.lancairowners.com.
GARMIN GPSMAP 696: A 'BIGSCREEN'
TABLET NAVIGATOR
Garmin International Inc. announced its new portable tablet aviation
products, the GPSMAP 695 and GPSMAP 696. The GPSMAP 696 incorporates the
popular aviation features of the GPSMAP 496 while also adding new
capabilities such as airways, electronic charts, and expanded weather.
Information is displayed on a screen that is three times larger than the
GPSMAP 496. "The GPSMAP 696 gives pilots exactly what they have
been looking for, a GPS with a large screen, electronic charts and
real-time weather," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of
marketing. "It's our most feature rich, easy-to-use aviation
portable, and is ideal for those wanting to minimize flipping through
paper charts while in the cockpit." Learn more at www.garmin.com.
WAI PRESENTS 2009
PIONEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Women in Aviation, International will welcome five new inductees into
its Pioneer Hall of Fame during the closing banquet at the 20th annual
Women in Aviation, International Conference in Atlanta. The Pioneer Hall
of Fame Inductees for 2009 are Jacqueline Cochran, Patricia Malone, Ruth
Nichols, Dawn Seymour, and Anna Timofeyeva-Yegorova. "Inducting
these women into our Pioneer Hall of Fame ensures that their
accomplishments will never be forgotten, and their lives and work will
continue to serve as an inspiration to many," said WAI President
Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "These women are real-life heroes to our
members."
The conference will be held February 26-28, 2009, at the Atlanta Hyatt
Regency. Registration is available online at www.wai.org/09conference,
with a discounted registration fee through December 5, 2008.
CESSNA GRANTED
ORGANIZATION DELEGATION AUTHORITY
Cessna Aircraft Company has been appointed by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) as an Organization Delegation Authority (ODA) for
Type Certification (TC) and Production Certification (PC) for Cessna
aircraft assembled in Kansas. The new authority covers all Cessna
aircraft assembled in Wichita and Independence, Kansas, and includes the
Cessna 172, 182, and 206 model single-engine piston aircraft, the Model
208 Caravan turboprop, and the full line of Citation business jets.
Cessna is the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to have TC/PC
ODA for both Part 23 and Part 25 aircraft. Learn more at www.Cessna.com.
NEW PRODUCTS FROM ASA
ASA has added three new flight bags that share the same durability
attributes but are uniquely suited to different missions. The CRM Flight
Bag is all about managing your personal cockpit resources. The Tech
Flight Bag is ideal for the computer-toting pilot. The Cargo Flight Bag
is a true hauler. Aviation maintenance technicians can get the FAA's new
edition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, General
textbook from ASA. This edition contains information on mathematics,
aircraft drawings, weight and balance, aircraft materials, processes and
tools, physics, electricity, inspection, ground operations, and FAA
regulations governing the certification and work of maintenance
technicians. New to this edition is a section addressing how successful
AMTs incorporate knowledge and awareness of ethics, professionalism, and
human factors in the field. ASA's 2009 Pro-Flight Library CD-ROM makes
it easy to access the world of aviation information with just the click
of a mouse. This is a comprehensive electronic aviation reference
library-all on a single CD-ROM. Visit www.ASA2Fly.com.
ARMADILLO AEROSPACE
WINS PRIZE IN NASA CHALLENGE
Armadillo Aerospace of Rockwall, Texas, earned $350,000 in NASA prize
money during the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge in Las Cruces,
New Mexico. The challenge is a two-level, $2 million competition
designed to accelerate commercial space technology and is sponsored by
NASA's Centennial Challenges program. Armadillo's winning vehicle
successfully demonstrated some of the technologies needed for a lunar
lander capable of ferrying payloads or humans back and forth between
lunar orbit and the lunar surface. During the first day of competition
at Las Cruces International Airport on October 24, the vehicle rose to a
height of 164.5 feet, translated to a landing pad 388 feet away while
staying aloft for at least 90 seconds, landed safely and later repeated
the flight. The Armadillo team will be recognized for their achievement
at a ceremony in Washington next month. The $350,000 prize won by
Armadillo represents the largest prize yet awarded under NASA's
Centennial Challenge program. For more information about the program,
visit www.ipp.nasa.gov.
AMERICAN LEGEND ADDS
SERVICES
American Legend Aircraft Company has added an array of aircraft services
to its current manufacturing and restoration services businesses. The
company now provides annual inspections, routine maintenance, repairs,
major overhaul, and propeller balancing services to Legend Cub and Texas
Sport customers as well as operators of other piston engine aircraft. In
adding to its service offerings, American Legend now provides annual
aircraft inspections and routine maintenance services such as oil
change, brake and tire replacement, tune-ups, and more. Structural
repairs and major overhauls as specified by aircraft maintenance manuals
can be performed in addition to avionics testing, upgrade, and
installation. American Legend now also performs electronic balancing of
propellers. For more information, call 903-885-7000; or visit www.legend.aero.
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