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April
10, 2009 Volume 9,
Number 14 |
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NEVADA LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS AVIATION SAFETY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
A Nevada resolution, Joint Resolution No. 3 (SJR 3), that would have
allowed a local aviation agency, the Clark County Department of
Aviation, to restrict experimental flight activity and flight training
from North Las Vegas Airport was presented at the State Transportation
Committee public hearing held yesterday morning. This version of the
resolution was significantly different than earlier versions. Read
more
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LIGHT-SPORT
ASTM COMMITTEE MEETS AT AERO
The ASTM International Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) Standards Committee
continued its ongoing review and update of current standards at the
group's semi-annual meeting March 30-April 1 at the Aero European
general aviation trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Committee
Chairman Earl Lawrence, EAA vice president of industry and regulatory
affairs, reported that there was broad representation from European and
Asian civil aviation authorities as more and more nations throughout the
world seek to embrace the LSA category. Government agencies represented
included the China and New Zealand civil aviation authorities, the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the FAA. Read
more
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EAA GEARS UP TO
PARTICIPATE AT SUN 'N FUN 2009
 EAA
is making final preparations for the 35th Sun 'n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland
Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, which is less than two
weeks away. EAA will again have a major exhibit on the grounds, where
memberships and renewals can be processed along with a vast amount of
information ranging from aircraft insurance quotes and EAA credit card
information to AirVenture advance ticket sales and EAA Aircraft
Sweepstakes entry forms. Some EAA merchandise will also be
available. Read
more
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U.S./CANADIAN SECURITY
MEASURES EFFECTIVE IN STOLEN C-172 EPISODE
U.S. and Canadian security measures were put to the test Monday when
they safely and successfully brought a conclusion to a rare incident
involving a stolen aircraft from a Canadian flight school. The
bi-national North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted
a stolen Cessna 172 crossing the Canada-US border April 6, and escorted
the aircraft until it landed on a dirt road about six hours later in
Missouri. Read more
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NEWLYWEDS AROUND THE
WORLD IN AN RV
EAAers Detlef Heun (EAA 771214) and Liliana Tagliamonte (EAA 771215)
departed Lantana Airport (LNA) last week in their newly built RV-7,
beginning a trip that they hope will take them around the world in three
years. Heun and Tagliamonte, who married at their first stop in the
Bahamas, plan to fly to Brazil and then Antarctica. "The most
important part of this whole adventure is meeting people," Heun
said. "We look forward to meeting lots of EAA members and other
aviation and non-aviation people." The around-the-world flight
route will include stops in Greenland, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India,
Australia, China, Japan, and many other countries before returning to
their starting point in Florida. To learn more about the flight or to
follow their progress, visit their website at www.flight-around-the-world.org.
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WIN A FLIGHT ON EAA'S SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
 The
Lindbergh Foundation has announced that its third-annual online auction
includes only one item-a ride in EAA's Spirit of St. Louis replica-with
up to 12 winners possible. The flights will take place during the
weekend of the Lindbergh Foundation's 2009 Lindbergh Award Celebration,
May 15-17, at EAA's Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The official
start of the bidding process will be announced at a press conference on
April 22 at Sun "n Fun in Lakeland, Florida. "The Spirit
remains one of the most recognizable airplanes in the world, an icon of
Charles Lindbergh's famous record-setting New York-to-Paris flight. We
hope the opportunity for a ride in this incredible aircraft will draw
lots of excitement from the aviation community and increase the interest
in the mission and programs of the Foundation as well," said
Foundation Chairman John King, co-chairman of King Schools. For complete
details and bidding instructions, visit the Lindbergh Foundation's web
site at www.lindberghfoundation.org.
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HOMEBUILDING HINTS OF THE
WEEK: EDGE ROLLER
 Wally
Anderson, EAA Technical Counselor and member of the EAA Homebuilt
Aircraft Council, demonstrates forming a sheet metal edge down slightly
with an edge roller to improve the finish of your riveted sheet metal
skins. 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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EARNING HIS WINGS
Flight 18: Stalls, Slow Flight and Landings
 "It's
coming back to me!
This week we practiced slow flight,
stalls, an emergency, then came back in for a few touch and go's. The
first two landings weren't too admirable, but the last couple felt
great!
It was just the confidence booster I
needed to remind myself that yes I do remember how to do this. Jason is
talking about "re-soloing" me then we'll be off to do some
cross-countries." -
Brady
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 on EAA's website, "Earning
My Wings: A Video Blog About Learning to Fly."
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HULL INSURANCE COST
COMPARISONS: HOMEBUILT VS. PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT
By Bob Mackey, Representative for the EAA
Aircraft Insurance Plan, Administered by Falcon Insurance Agency
 An
EAA member recently asked me the following question: "I've owned
several airplanes, some were production and some were homebuilts. I
found, and it confuses me, insurance costs about twice as much for the
homebuilt compared to the production airplanes, even though the airplane
values are the same. Why is there such a difference?"
There are several reasons why this is often the case. Read
more
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TURN YOUR OLD PARTS INTO
NEW MONEY AT AIRVENTURE
 Did
you know that AirVenture provides you the best place to sell those
aircraft parts cluttering up your hangar? AeroMart, the world's largest
aircraft parts swap, lets you turn those old parts into cash while
helping other EAA members complete their projects. AeroMart will have a
new location this year - right next to Camp Scholler - making it easier
for campers transport their excess parts to the AeroMart for
consignment. All you have to do is bring your parts by the AeroMart when
you arrive at AirVenture with the price you're willing to sell. You'll
pay AeroMart $1 per item consigned plus 12 percent of the sale price for
the opportunity to display and sell your goodies at the biggest and best
aviation event on the planet. At the end of AirVenture, stop by to pick
up your proceeds. It's that easy!
AeroMart is an all-volunteer operation
now run by EAA Chapter 252. If you have further questions, or are
looking to volunteer at AeroMart, send an e-mail to EAA252@gmail.com.
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FOUNDERS WING SEEKS CHAPTER ITEMS FOR EXHIBIT
 A
new phase has begun in the progress of the Founder's Wing project in the
EAA AirVenture Museum. The museum staff have finished designing and
started the construction of the exhibits that will be part of the new
space. An important section of the new exhibits will be devoted to EAA
Chapters, and this is where the museum needs the help of all EAA
chapters. The exhibit will feature chapter patches, chapter logos, or
chapter pins. (Duplicates are okay.) EAA has put out the call to
chapters for these items, which will be considered for display in the
exhibit. Anything not immediately displayed will become a part of the
museum's permanent collection. Please send your contributions to Ron
Twellman, EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902.
If you have questions please contact Ron at rtwellman@eaa.org.
Deadline for submissions is June 1.
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IAC PARTNERS WITH
AEROBATIC FLIGHT SCHOOLS
 Want
to be a safer pilot by learning unusual attitudes and aerobatics?
Recognizing the importance of aerobatic flight schools, IAC is making a
concerted effort to offer its support to the nation’s aerobatic flight
schools and flight instructors. Miriam Levin of Suffern, New York, was
recently named the IAC Aerobatic Fight Schools Manager. She has
contacted each flight school currently listed on the IAC website to
update contact and service information. In addition, a resource page is
available for flight schools and students, including teaching aids and
instructional articles from previous issues of Sport Aerobatics.
For more information please visit www.iac.org
and click on Aerobatic Schools under the 'How to Begin' button.
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EAA'S B-17 "KEEP IT
FLYING" TOUR CONTINUES IN CALIFORNIA
 EAA's
B-17 Aluminum Overcast continues the west coast leg of the 2009
"Keep It Flying" tour this week, making a tour stop in
Torrance, California, April 10-12, hosted by Torrance Air Fair
Association. From there the historic WW II bomber will head to
Camarillo, California, April 14-15, hosted by EAA Chapter 723. Looking
ahead, the tour makes a stop April 17-19 at Van Nuys, California, hosted
by EAA Chapter 40. To book a flight at one of these stops, or for a list
of future stops, call 800-359-6217 or visit www.B17.org.
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WHERE ARE YOU FLYING
THIS WEEKEND?
 EAA
Chapter 383 Smelt Fry, Manitowoc (Wisconsin) County Airport
On Saturday, April 11, attend a Smelt Fry from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., or
while they last! Come have lunch and do some hangar flying. We'd love to
see you! For more information, visit www.eaa383.org, or contact Julie,
920-726-5296.
EAA Chapter 172 Breakfast Fly-in, Pea
Patch Aerodrome, Blythe, GA
Grits, bacon, eggs! Great people to meet! The business meeting will
be around 10-10:30 a.m. after the meal. Learn more at http://jcmservices.net/calendar.htm#Breakfast0409,
or
contact John Magnan at 706-547-3607.
To learn more about calendar events, or
to find/submit others, visit www.EAAcalendar.org.
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EARN DOUBLE POINTS WITH
EAA VISA
 Receive
double points when you use your EAA Visa credit card to purchase your
online advance AirVenture tickets and other items now through July 26,
2009. (Click
here to purchase your AirVenture tickets now.) Earn double points on
all EAA-related purchases when you use your EAA credit card to pay for
SportAir Workshop courses; EAA memberships; B-17 and Ford Tri-Motor
Rides; Aeronautica Official EAA Merchandise (online, in the catalog and
in the Museum store); and online advance AirVenture tickets. To sign up
for the EAA Visa credit card, click
here.
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ENROLL NOW FOR EAA'S
WOMEN SOAR YOU SOAR 2009
Young women in grades 9-12 can enroll now in
EAA's Women Soar You Soar 2009. This unique program, now in its fifth
year, introduces young women to more than 20 outstanding role models,
from engineers to fighter pilots, working in a variety of aviation and
aerospace fields. The three-day event takes place July 26-28, in
conjunction with AirVenture Oshkosh, and will include activities such as
flight simulation, workshops, career exploration, and mentor
sessions-with an overall mission to engage, inspire, and educate young
women to pursue their dreams in aviation and beyond. The enrollment
deadline is July 10, 2009, or until all spaces are filled. Find out more
about Women Soar You Soar 2009 at www.airventure.org/womensoar
or call 800-236-1025.
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SIGN-UP NOW FOR EAA AIR
ACADEMY YOUNG EAGLES AND BASIC CAMPS
Spaces are going fast, but there is still room to sign up for the EAA
Air Academy Young Eagles and Basic Camps this summer. The EAA Young
Eagles Camp introduces ages 12-13 to the wondrous world of aviation,
while EAA's Basic Camp offers students ages 14-15 intermediate aviation
experiences. Small group activities and close counselor relationships
present aviation material through a unique combination of fun and
discovery in a science camp format. For more information, visit www.airacademy.org.
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EAA 'TIMELESS VOICE OF
THE WEEK': ED RODDY
 Ed
Roddy (1919-2009) was a P-47 pilot with the 342nd Fighter Squadron of
the 348th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force during World War II. He flew his
combat missions in the Pacific Theater, where he shot down eight
Japanese aircraft to earn "ace" status. He was later placed in
command of the 58th Fighter Group, and in that capacity had the
distinction of supervising the 201st Fighter Squadron of the Mexican
Expeditionary Air Force. Known as the "Aztec Eagles," the
pilots of the 201st were attached to the 58th Fighter Group and were the
only Mexican pilots to fly in combat during the war. In addition to
serving during World War II, Roddy also flew combat missions during the
Korean War and continued flying during the Cold War with the USSR. He
retired from the Air Force with the rank of Colonel. Sadly, Col. Roddy
passed away this week on April 6th in his hometown of Fresno,
California. Watch
now.
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EAA MEMBERS SAVE 20% ON
PAINTING "HOW TO" COMBO
 Are
you dreading the thought of painting your aircraft? Well, dread not, as
Ron Alexander and EAA have put together a book that takes the mystery
and misery out of painting aircraft. Covering all the steps in the
painting process, no matter if your aircraft is made of metal, fabric or
composite materials, this book has the information you need. Combine
that with the Basic Aircraft Painting VHS for one low price of
$23.99-that's 20 percent off the regular, non-member price. Other How-To
combo sets are also on sale, but these offers are only valid until April
30. Order
online or by calling toll-free, 800-564-6322.
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
For EAA
Information Services
If a
manufacturer of an S-LSA goes out of business, would
that aircraft then be switched to an E-LSA because
there would no longer be factory support ?
Answer:
The switch does not take place automatically. It is
up to the owner/operator to understand that they
must operate the aircraft in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with
any safety directives issued by the manufacturer.
When that manufacturer is no longer in business, and
incapable of issuing safety directives, the
owner/operator is responsible to understand the
aircraft can no longer be flown legally. The FAA
provides an option in this example for owners to
transition their aircraft from the S-LSA category to
the E-LSA category. Once in the E-LSA category the
aircraft can continue to be operated.
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.
April
2009
EAA
Desktop Calendar
An immaculate - and unique - P-51D restoration, the Quick
Silver,
is owned by Paul Hunter and Bill Yoak and piloted by
Scott Yoak. This month's featured calendar aircraft
also appears as the April airplane in EAA's World of
Flight 2009 Calendar, which can be ordered through EAA's
online store. Photo by EAA
Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick.
Download
this wallpaper image at the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
your screen - including three new wide-screen
sizes...or select an image from the archive.
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CGS AVIATION SOLD
Chuck Slusarczyk, designer of the CGS Hawk
line of ultralight aircraft, has sold CGS Aviation due to health
reasons. Danny DeZauche, a Hawk owner and businessman from Georgia, has
purchased the company; transfer of ownership took place on April 1.
"I am so happy and relieved that CGS and the Hawk are going to live
on," Chuck Slusarczyk. "Danny will have Steve Bensinger on his
team. Steve is located in Florida and is a well known Hawk dealer and
champion quality builder." Look for the new owners in their booth
at Sun 'n Fun, April 21-26, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida, or contact Danny
at 251-454-0579.
WISCONSIN AVIATION
HALL OF FAME NAMES 2009 INDUCTEES
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF)
will induct five aviators, including two longtime EAA members, at a
ceremony to be held this fall. Paul Johns, Gunter Voltz, John Jerstad,
LaVern Reller, and Giles Meisenheimer will be honored for their
achievements and contributions to aviation in Wisconsin. Read
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ECLIPSE JET ANNOUNCES
GLOBAL SERVICE CENTER NETWORK
Eclipse Jet LP (Eclipse Jet) has entered into an agreement with Eclipse
Service Network, LLC (ESN), a logistics and management organization to
form a network of third party service centers across the United States.
Eclipse Jet is also in discussions with third-party service providers in
Europe to start an ESN-Europe as soon as possible. Brigadoon Aircraft
Maintenance, LLC, is the first Platinum Level Service Center under the
Eclipse Service Network. Centrally located in Chicago, Illinois,
Brigadoon is staffed with a team of Eclipse trained mechanics. The
number of ESN service facilities will be determined by aircraft
population and location. Qualified independent repair facilities or
fleet operators may be eligible to join the Eclipse Service Network
after completing an application process and passing an audit to verify
it can meet the service level standards set forth by ESN. Learn more at www.eclipseaviation.com.
ARIZONA AVIATION HALL
OF FAME NAMES INDUCTEES
Three aviation pioneers were inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of
Fame at its 20th Annual Induction Ceremony. Kenneth H. Dahlberg, a World
War II fighter pilot, Ruby Wine Sheldon, a U.S. Geologic Survey pilot,
and Maj. Gen. Carl G. Schneider, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam
wars, were inducted on March 28, 2009, at the Pima Air & Space
Museum in Tucson. Inductees are recognized for Arizona related
contributions to the field of aviation and aerospace. Learn more at
www.PimaAir.org.
SONEX AIRCRAFT
INTRODUCES SUB-KITS
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has announced another
option for building Sonex Aircraft: Sub-kits for Sonex and Waiex
airframes. These Sub-kits are designed to give Sonex and Waiex builders
more flexibility and options for constructing the Sonex aircraft. Learn
more at www.SonexAircraft.com.
ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
SYMPOSIUM NEARS
The 3rd Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS III) will be held on
April 24, 2009 at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos (11 miles
south of San Francisco). Attendees include visionaries, leaders of key
industries, university professors, venture capitalists, and aerospace
grad students who will network and participate in question and answer
sessions with faculty. View the agenda at http://cafefoundation.org/EAS/
or register at http://www.regonline.com/EAS2009.
BUY A COMP AIR,
GET FUEL
Comp Air is offering pre-paid Visa cards, worth up to $50,000, when you
purchase one of its aircraft between April 15 and August 15, 2009.
Purchase a Comp Air 12 during the promotion period to receive a pre-paid
Visa card in the amount of $50,000 to use for fuel (or as you see fit.)
Purchase a Comp Air 9 or Comp Air 11 and get a card in the amount of
$40,000. Comp Air will add $5,000 to the pre-paid Visa card if you make
your purchase during this year’s Sun ’n Fun, April 21-26, in
Lakeland, Florida. In addition, get a $25,000 card for purchasing the
Comp Air 10, 8, and 7 models, or get $15,000 for the Comp Air 4 and 6,
with an additional $3,000 if purchased during Sun ’n Fun. Learn more
at www.compairinc.com or www.compairaviation.com.
NEW FEATURES ON SPORTY’S
DVD COURSES
Sporty’s DVD courses now provide greater value by offering an
endorsement to take the FAA written examination. In addition, Sporty’s
Complete Private Pilot Course now includes an all-new section on GPS
usage, an expanded weather section, and access to Sporty’s online
written test preparation program. Learn more at www.Sportys.com
or call 800-776-7897. For a free demo, visit www.sportys.com/courses.
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