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June
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Number 23 |
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HOUSE VOTE WOULD LIMIT
REACH OF TSA SECURITY DIRECTIVES
Amendment now part of TSA Authorization Act
Sometimes it's as much about how you go about doing business as it is
about what business you do. In the case of the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) and its issuance of security directives, the
general aviation community hasn't been happy with either the hows or the
whats. The issue has recently come to a head in response to an outcry
from the general aviation community in response to TSA Security
Directive 08F and 08G, which require background checks and badges for
general aviation pilots and aircraft owners operating at airports with
any form of commercial service. Thursday,
however, after an exhaustive and united advocacy effort by numerous
general-aviation groups, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly
passed (219-211) an amendment to the Transportation Security
Administration Authorization Act that would address the "how"
concerns by reining in TSA's policymaking-by-decree practices. Read
more
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FLYING CAR DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCES
 The
Terrafugia Transition flying car reached a significant milestone
recently when its proof-of-concept (POC) roadable light-sport
aircraft completed the first of a four-stage development
process: successfully flight-testing the proof of concept
prototype. After its maiden flight in late March, the airplane
flew 27 more times in Plattsburgh, New York, proving its
validity and prompting test pilot Colonel (Ret.) Phil Meteer to
state, "I would like to keep flying this proof-of-concept
vehicle, but it makes sense to move on to the beta
prototype." The POC will be on static display at Oshkosh
this year, but no flight demos would be made. If you'd
like to see how Transition flies, watch the video. Read
more | Watch
video
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NEW AND IMPROVED:
AIRVENTURE EVENT SCHEDULES NOW ONLINE
 Create
your own AirVenture itinerary with EAA's new online presentations
schedule, now available at www.AirVenture.org/schedule. This preliminary
online events schedule - we're adding to it virtually every day leading
up to the convention - includes not only forums and workshops, but
everything that's happening throughout the week, July 27-August 2 at
Oshkosh. Check off all the events you wish to attend, then create and
print your own custom itinerary to use during your visit to the World's
Greatest Aviation Celebration. Read
more | Watch
the AirVenture preview
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SUFFOLK 2009: THE
VIRGINIA REGIONAL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT
 Fewer
things cause more buzz in the recreational aviation community than the
emergence of a major new fly-in. The Virginia Regional Festival of
Flight - "Suffolk" as it's already being called here on the
mid-Atlantic coast - has in its two years of existence evolved into an
"AirVenture-Light" for this part of the country.
The second Festival of Flight was held
last weekend (May 30-31) at the Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ), just a
few miles southwest of Norfolk. Its roots lie in the Virginia Regional
EAA Fly-Ins held from 1997-2007 at Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in
Petersburg. Read
more
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FLY FOR LIFE: PROFILES IN
CARING
 "Fly
For Life" at EAA AirVenture 2009 will recognize and celebrate the
breadth and depth of good works by those who offer aviation services for
the benefit of their fellow citizens of the world. Public Benefit
Aviation (PBA) - volunteer pilots and aviation enthusiasts who
dedicate their time, skills, and 
resources to help people; and Mission
Aviation (MA) - Christians working to bring the transforming
message of Jesus Christ to people living in remote, difficult-to-access
places; provide vital humanitarian and spiritual support that would
otherwise go unserved. For more information, visit www.Fly4Life.org.
In our continuing series profiling the
benevolent flying, we feature Robert Cleaves, founder of
the Wilderness Conservancy who flew anti-poaching and medical missions
to remote villages in southern Africa from 1986-96. In 2000 he
began the Conservancy's Project Care, flying humanitarian missions to
villages in Baja California, Mexico. Read
more
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AVIATORS MARKETPLACE,
EAA'S NEW SEARCHABLE ONLINE DIRECTORY, GOES LIVE
 EAA,
in partnership with MultiView Inc., has launched the Aviators
Marketplace, a unique online search tool that will give EAA members
quick access to an extensive directory of aviation-specific products and
services. It's a one-of-a-kind tool specifically geared to aviators and
their online search needs.
The Aviators Marketplace is accessible at
www.aviatorsmarketplace.com
or from www.eaa.org. Within the
Aviators Marketplace, users can easily locate products and services
unique to the aviation industry - without the clutter of a general
Internet search engine. Read
more
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DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR FOR
PRE-AIRVENTURE TICKET DISCOUNTS
 So,
you've decided to attend AirVenture Oshkosh next month…but still
haven't pre-purchased your tickets? You should act soon, as valuable
discounts on admission expire at midnight (CDT) June 15, 2009. Buy now
and save $5 per weekly adult ticket and $2 per daily adult ticket! To
get your tickets today, visit
the AirVenture website.
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E-FLIGHT EXPO COMING TO
AIRVENTURE
 E-Flight
Expo is an exposition of future propulsion systems for general aviation
aircraft, highlighting electrical, ecological, and evolutionary
developments in electric-powered aircraft, hybrid engines, electric
motors, complete propulsion systems and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Following on the success of an E-Flight Expo at AERO in Friedrichshafen,
Germany, in April, an Expo is now planned for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
2009. Look for exhibits in the Aviation Learning Center, sponsored by
Chevron Global Aviation, in the exhibit hall across from the NASA
building. Read
more
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24TH PRE-AIRVENTURE
PROGRAM AT THEATER IN THE WOODS
 For
the 24th year, AviationSpeakers.com brings a special pre-AirVenture
program to Theater in the Woods, Evening With Champions, on Sunday, July
26. Master of Ceremonies, also for 24 years, is Danny Mortensen,
president of Bill Phelps' Airline Ground Schools, author of The Airline
Career and Interview Manual and the 1990 Gold Trophy winner at the
National Championship Air Races. EAA President Tom Poberezny's official
welcome will kick things off at 7:30, then it's on with the program,
featuring First Officer Denny Fitch of United Airline flight 252 which
survived a spectacular emergency landing at Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989;
Bill Lishman, the inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film Fly
Away Home; and Frank Boring, producer of Fei Hu, The Story of the Flying
Tigers. Read
more
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HOMEBUILDING HINT OF THE
WEEK: POLISHING SHEET METAL
 Kerry
Fores from Sonex gives builders a detailed look at the ins and outs of
polishing sheet metal. Watch
now.
Now available - DVD, Hints for
Homebuilders - Sheet Metal - Volume 1 - now you can view 19 helpful
hints from experienced builders anywhere-on a big-screen TV, at chapter
meetings, or on a computer with a DVD drive. They're available for a
members' special price of $9.95 through
the EAA online store or by calling 800-564-6322.
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EAA'S ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG EAGLES DAY, JUNE 13
 EAA
volunteers and chapters around the world will continue an aviation
tradition a week from Saturday (June 13), as they give flights to young
aviation enthusiasts on the 16th annual International Young Eagles Day (IYED).
The annual event brings together kids and pilots as part of the EAA
Young Eagles program, which with nearly 1.5 million kids flown since
1992, is the largest youth aviation education program ever created.
Since 1994, thousands of young people have been flown annually on
International Young Eagles Days, making it the most active flying day
for the year-round program. There are more than 125 IYED events planned
around the world. Read
more
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'FLY THE FORD' MIDWEST
TOUR BEGINS IN AURORA THIS WEEK
 EAA's
meticulously restored and maintained 1929 Ford Tri-Motor takes to the
air in Aurora, Illinois, this weekend (June 4-7) in the first stop for
the seven-city Fly The
Ford mini tour. Hosted by EAA Chapter 579, the tour gives passengers an opportunity to experience air
travel as it was in aviation's "Golden Age" - low and slow (90
mph), and with a spectacular view. To learn more, or book a flight,
visit www.FlytheFord.org.
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EAA'S B-17 IS MILE-HIGH
THIS WEEK
 The
Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, Colorado welcomes EAA's
B-17 national tour featuring Aluminum Overcast through June 9.
Historic flight experiences and ground tours are available To
book a reservation or see the list of
future tour stops, visit www.B17.org, or call
800-359-6217 for more information. Watch
video.
Become a fan of EAA's
B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" Facebook page!
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TOM POBEREZNY TO SPEAK AT
WICHITA AERO CLUB AEROSPACE WORKER FUNDRAISER
 EAA
Chairman/President Tom Poberezny will deliver the keynote address at a
special fund-raising event Saturday night, June 6, sponsored by the
Wichita Aero Club to raise funds for more than 10,000 aviation workers
in the Wichita area who have been laid off or displaced in recent
months. The "No Black Tie" Black Tie Ball, in cooperation with
the United Way of the Plains, calls on attendees to save the money they
would have spent on tuxedos or evening wear and use it to purchase items
at the silent auction, thereby contributing to the United Way's Laid Off
Workers Fund. For more information, visit www.wichitaaeroclub.org.
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SPORTAIR FABRIC COURSE
COMING TO FREDERICK, MARYLAND
 Looking
to learn the art of fabric covering an airplane? EAA SportAir Workshops
will present Fabric Covering June 27-28 at the Frederick, Maryland
Municipal Airport, hosted at the EAA Chapter 524 Aviation Education
Center. This session will instruct you in the techniques of fabric
covering certified or experimental aircraft. Using the Poly-Fiber
Covering System, the class will learn the skill using DC-3 ailerons. All
steps are demonstrated and practiced, including preparation, gluing the
fabric, shrinking, rib stitching, taping, and spraying. Repair
procedures will also be discussed and practiced during this mostly
hands-on, two-day work workshop. Tuition for EAA members is $259. Learn
more about the classes featured here, find out about special EAA member
tuition for the courses, or register for a class today by calling toll
free, 800-967-5746, or visit www.sportair.com.
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BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR
HONORS CANADA CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT
As part of EAA's effort to recognize 100 years of flight in Canada,
AirVenture 2009 visitors are invited to attend an exclusive performance
of the Canadian musical play, Billy Bishop Goes to War. This will take
place on the evening of Monday, July 27, in the fine surroundings of the
Eagle Hangar of the EAA AirVenture Museum.
Written by John MacLachlan Gray and Eric
Peterson, Billy Bishop Goes to War is one of the most famous and widely
produced plays in Canadian theatre, dramatizing the life of Canadian
World War I fighter pilot Billy Bishop. The one-night-only performance
will star David Cescarini of Milwaukee's Next Act Theater Company, who
performed the play to rave reviews at Oshkosh in 2002. Doors will open
at 7p.m. and the performance will begin at 8p.m. Tickets are available
at no charge, but seating is limited. To reserve your seat, please
e-mail Jane Smith at jsmith@eaa.org
and include how many seats you need.
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EAAER BOB STAIGHT
RECEIVES WRIGHT MASTER PILOT AWARD
 On
May 2, following his 416th Young Eagle flight, Bob Staight of Mansfield,
Ohio, was presented with the "Wright Brothers Master Pilot
Award," given to pilots for more than 50 years of accident-free
flying. Presenting the award was Jason Forshey of the Cincinnati FAA
Office. Staight, EAA 95946, earned his private pilot certificate in
1954. In 2000, he and his wife, Sue, flew to Fairbanks, Alaska, in the
1946 Ercoupe they've owned for 36 years to honor their 50th wedding
anniversary. Congratulations, Bob and Sue, and here's wishing you many
more years of flight!
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ENROLL TODAY IN EAA TRI-MOTOR FANTASY CAMP
 The
EAA Ford Tri-Motor Fantasy Flight Camp (October 23-25, 2009) gives
participants an insider look at air travel as it was in 1929 through a
fascinating weekend at EAA headquarters. This fantasy camp is
expert-led, and involves a detailed study of the "Tin Goose."
Each participant receives a 1-hour flight experience and can log 0.2
hours at the controls of EAA's Ford Tri-Motor. To reserve your space,
visit www.fantasyflightcamp.org.
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WHERE ARE YOU FLYING THIS
WEEKEND?
 EAA
Chapter 82 Wings and Wheels, Barber Field, Alliance, Ohio
EAA 82 Wings and Wheels Fly-in starts with field open to incoming pilots
at 4p.m. Friday, June 5, with pancake breakfasts both Saturday and
Sunday. Featured airplanes include Corvair-powered KR-2S &
Pietenpol; Franklin-powered Pietenpol; Fleet, Waco 9, and Taylorcraft on
display. There will also be numerous restored Corvair cars on display.
There will be a seminar on conversion of Corvair and other auto engines
for use in aircraft. For info, contact Ron Willet at 330-575-3520.
EAA Chapter 650 Pancake Breakfast
Fly-In, Monroe County Airport, Bloomington, Indiana
All EAAers are invited to our first Chapter 650 Fly In and free Pancake
Breakfast on Saturday, June 6, 8a.m.- 12 noon. There will be lots of
homebuilts, food, and good people. Did we mention the breakfast is free?
A seminar on building a Velocity kit will be given by an experienced
builder. Rain date is Saturday, June 13. We hope to see you there. For
more information visit http://www.bloomington.in.us/~eaa650.
To learn more about calendar events, or
to find/submit others, visit www.EAAcalendar.org.
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EAA 'TIMELESS VOICE OF
THE WEEK': GEORGE PURIFOY
 George
Purifoy entered the Navy's V-5 Aviation Cadet program after high school
in 1948. He completed two years of engineering school and was two-thirds
of the way through pilot training when he was forced to take a hardship
discharge when both his parents fell ill in early 1950. As the Korean
War heated up, George enlisted in the Air Force and was trained as an
F-84 pilot. He joined the 310th Fighter Bomber Squadron at Kimpo Air
Base near Seoul, and flew 25 combat missions before the armistice was
signed in July 1953. Watch
the video.
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SKY KING DVD SET - MAKES
THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT!
 From
out of the clear blue of the western sky comes ... Sky King! EAA members
save $30 when ordering the Sky King DVD set by June 10. This beloved
classic television show aired from 1952-1962, starring Kirby Grant as
Sky King, and Gloria Winters as his teenage niece, Penny. Sky flew a
Cessna T-50 twin-engine "Bamboo Bomber," owned by Grant, a
pilot on TV and in real life. Later in the series, Grant flew a
twin-engine Cessna 310B. Set at the fictitious Flying Crown Ranch, Sky
helps Penny and his nephew Clipper, both pilots but still relatively
inexperienced in life, with his guidance and mentoring - yet still
finding time to capture criminals and spies. Experience this classic
television series all over again with the complete set of 72 episodes on
DVD, including a bonus DVD of 4 episodes of the Amos & Andy Show.
Also includes a bound book full of pictures, episode script briefs,
character bios, and much more (132 pages). Order
online or by calling toll-free, 800-564-6322.
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
For EAA
Information Services
I am about to
have the airworthiness inspection on my Sonex. I
have been putting all my info regarding the building
project, the engine, and the prop in a three-ring
binder. Do I need a logbook for each (airframe,
engine, prop) for the inspection, or is this
optional?
Answer:
It is not a requirement for separate logbooks. All
the FAA requires is referred to as “maintenance
records." You have the option on how you wish
to organize these records.
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.
June
2009
EAA
Desktop Calendar
Mike
Smith's Pitts S-1T, whose paint scheme pays homage
to the late Art Scholl and his Pitts biplane, was
photographed over the Gulf of Mexico by EAA's Jim
Koepnick.
Download
this wallpaper image at the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
your screen - including three wide-screen
sizes...or select an image from the archive.
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WIEBES/BELITE AIRCRAFT
ACQUIRES KITFOX LITE RIGHTS
Wichita, Kansas-based aviation enthusiast and entrepreneur James Wiebe
and his wife, Kathy, have acquired the production rights to the Kitfox
Lite, forming a new business entity, Belite Aircraft, to market it. The
airplane will incorporate stronger, lighter carbon fiber components so
that it meets FAR Part 103 weight requirements. Wiebe plans to
incorporate a number of additional modifications into the design that
will improve the airplane's performance and versatility. The Wiebes
acquired the tooling, existing parts, and manufacturing rights to the
aircraft in March of 2009. As a condition of the transaction, they
agreed to re-brand the airplane to prevent any confusion with the
larger, two-place light sport Kitfox that shares many of the same design
features but is owned by another company. Wiebe expects to have an
aircraft on display at AirVenture 2009. Learn
more.
ON TOUR: LANCAIR'S
PISTON EVOLUTION
Lancair International Inc. of Redmond, Oregon, reports the successful
first flight of its newest Evolution model. The piston version of the
Evolution aircraft, to be powered by Lycoming's new iE2 series engine,
cruises at 270 knots and has a full fuel payload of 1,074 lbs. The
Evolution is Lancair's newest pressurized four place plane available in
either a piston or turbine configuration. Its high altitude speed,
coupled with docile slow speed handling, makes it ideal for affordable
cross country travel. Beginning June 18, Lancair will showcase its
Turbine Evolution aircraft during a cross-country tour. For the tour
schedule call 541-923-2244 or choose the Evolution Tour link at www.Lancair.com.
POWER FLOW TUNED
EXHAUST FOR CESSNA CARDINAL RG
Power Flow Systems has received FAA approval for its tuned exhaust
system developed for the Cessna Cardinal RG. Flight tests revealed that
Cardinal RGs can expect a three to seven knot increase in cruise speed,
up to 20 percent improvement in rate of climb, and fuel savings of up to
1.5 gph at normal cruise settings, the company reports. Pricing begins
at $5,400 with a 60-day money back guarantee. For more information,
visit www.PowerFlowSystems.com
or call 386-253-8833.
FLYING MAGAZINE
HAS NEW OWNER
Swedish conglomerate Bonnier Corp., owner of nearly 50 magazines with an
enthusiast focus, purchased Flying magazine and four other titles
previously owned by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. June 1. Flying was
founded in 1927, following Charles Lindbergh's historic crossing of the
Atlantic Ocean.
Flying
Editor-in-Chief J. "Mac" McClellan wrote in this week's Flying
e-newsletter, "The writers, editors and staff of Flying were
all transferred to the new company so all of the familiar names and
columns will continue, and offices will remain in New York. Flying
seems to be a good fit for Bonnier's business plan, which is to focus on
special interests."
Bonnier's magazines range
from large circulation titles such as Popular Science and Field
& Stream to niche publications such as WakeBoarding. The
company has a big stable of recreational marine magazines including Yachting,
Sailing World and Motor Boating.
CIRRUS BOOSTS
PRODUCTION, STAFF
Cirrus Aircraft notified its employees of continued strong demand for
its entire product line and of the associated increase in its new
aircraft production rate to eight aircraft per week. Increased staffing
requirements were communicated, precipitating upcoming callbacks of some
previously furloughed employees at both its Duluth, Minnesota, and Grand
Forks, North Dakota production facilities. Visit www.CirrusAircraft.com
to learn more.
OPEN HANGAR DAY AT
ZENITH AIRCRAFT
Zenith Aircraft Company's 18th annual Open Hangar Day and Fly-in is
scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Zenith factory
located at Mexico Memorial Airport (MYJ) in Mexico, Missouri. Aviation
enthusiasts, especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit
planes, are invited to drive or fly-in. Activities include a number of
workshops, factory tours, demonstrations of kit production and
fabrication techniques used in producing the all-metal kit aircraft
parts, and more. Both kit and LSA models will be on display, including
the high wing STOL CH 750 and the low wing Zodiac CH 650. For more
information, see www.ZenithAir.com
or call 573-581-9000.
NEW FORECAST GRAPHIC
PRODUCTS FROM DTC DUAT
DTC, one of the two Direct User Access Terminal (DUAT) vendors, has
recently added several new forecast graphic products to its already
impressive graphic product offerings. Each new forecast product allows
the overlay of a route of flight. In addition, graphic products are now
available for the areas of Hawaii and Puerto Rico. To view the latest
additions, go to www.Duat.com.
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE CANADA
HOSTS GRAND OPENING
Aircraft Spruce Canada will host the official grand opening of its new
Brantford, Ontario, facility this Saturday, June 6, from 8a.m. - 5p.m.
at Brantford Municipal Airport (CYFD). The company will provide free hot
dogs and beverages throughout the day, and representatives from a number
of leading aviation vendors, including a range of avionics items, will
be on hand to demonstrate and discuss the benefits of their products.
Visitors can expect special pricing and raffle prizes during the one-day
sale. Learn more at www.AircraftSpruce.com.
SPORTY'S COURSE HELPS
YOU MASTER G1000
Sporty's latest release, the Garmin G1000 Checkout Course, helps pilots
transition from "steam gauges" to glass cockpits. This video
emphasizes scenario-based training and takes viewers along on real-world
flights. The G1000 Checkout includes two VFR flights, a local and a
cross-country, as well as an IFR cross-country that focuses on cockpit
resource management with the G1000. Each G1000 Checkout Course comes
with a flight training syllabus for students, a detailed lesson guide
for instructors, Garmin's interactive G1000 PC simulator, and a G1000
cockpit poster. Learn more at www.Sportys.com
or call 800-776-7897.
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