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August
17, 2007 Volume 7,
Number 41 |
USER FEES: WHAT YOUR
FELLOW MEMBERS ARE SAYING
 EAA
continues to receive many responses from members to our recent call to
action to contact their senators and representatives and urge their
opposition to user fees. Many members have copied EAA Government
Services on their missives to Congress, including this one via e-mail:
"The entire aviation system doesn't need to adopt a new and
ill-advised business model just because the airline industry can't make
its own failed business models work. They have shot themselves in the
foot, and now they want to shoot general aviation in the
head." Read more |
SEE AVIATION'S GOLDEN AGE
ON DISPLAY THIS WEEKEND
 Ever
wonder what airports were like in the early days of air travel? You can
see aviation's Golden Age for yourself this weekend at EAA's annual
"Good Ol' Days" August 18-19 at EAA AirVenture Museum's
Pioneer Airport. Experience the excitement and adventure of flight's
early days brought back to life through EAA's classic vintage aircraft,
along with vintage automobiles, characters from the past, and
more. Read more |
FIRST PERSON: EAA
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL - THE TEXAS FLY-IN
 In
June this year former EAA Sport Aviation Editor Scott Spangler
attended the Southwestern EAA Regional Fly-in (the Texas Fly-In) at
Hondo Municipal Airport where he found a well-run event with all the
pieces in place: organization, location, support, and program. Scott
recalls the unique aircraft and friendly folks he experienced there, as
well as reflections of SWRFI's special guest (an American hero), great
food, and, of course, the early summer Texas heat ("…when Texans
grumble about it, rest assured that it's really hot!") Read
more |
PIPISTREL
VIRUS THE BIG WINNER AT PAV CHALLENGE
 A
modified version of the Pipistrel Virus owned by Vance Turner of Rescue,
California, emerged as the big winner in the first Personal Air Vehicle
(PAV) Challenge competition held last week (August 4-12) at Charles
Schultz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) near Santa Rosa, California. NASA
put up $250,000 in prize money for the inaugural event, which was hosted
by the Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Foundation, and the
Pipistrel took home $160,000 of it. Read more |
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ESTABLISHED FOR JIM LEROY'S SON
 Friends
and colleagues of Jim LeRoy have established the Jim LeRoy, Jr. Memorial
Fund, a scholarship fund to benefit Tommy LeRoy, Jim's four-year old
son. LeRoy, EAA 396230, died tragically at the age of 46 on July 28
after his modified Pitts S2S Bulldog crashed while performing in
the Dayton Air Show in Ohio. He was one of only eleven pilots to be
awarded both the Art Scholl Showmanship Award (2002) and the Bill Barber
Award for Showmanship, presented at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2003. Please
send your contribution to: Jim LeRoy, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Harris
Bank, 110 East Irving Park Road, Roselle, Illinois 60172 (630-980-2700). |
COMPLETE THE AIRVENTURE
PILOTS ATC SURVEY
 Did you fly your airplane to EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2007? If so, the FAA's air traffic control team asks that you
take a few minutes to complete a 10-question survey located on the EAA
AirVenture website. Your help will provide important information
that will allow controllers to continuously improve the process to make
for safer, more efficient operations at future fly-ins. |
SAVE EVEN MORE THIS YEAR
WITH THE EAA VISA PLATINUM CARD
 Now
through September 30, 2007, the EAA Visa® Platinum Card is offering 0%
APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 billing cycles.* The EAA
Visa Platinum Card also provides great benefits, including no annual
fee, and your choice of benefits and rewards. Plus, a percentage of
every purchase goes directly to help support EAA member programs and
services at no additional cost to you, which helps us continue to fund
and grow important programs like Young Eagles and scholarships for young
aviation enthusiasts. Click
here to apply for the EAA Visa Platinum Card program. (Terms
& Conditions)
*The introductory rate does not apply to cash advances and is valid for
the first 12 billing cycles. |
EAA CHAPTER 106 TO HOST B-17 TOUR
STOP THIS WEEKEND IN MASSACHUSETTS
 EAA's
"Keep it Flying"
B-17 tour lands at Lawrence, Massachusetts Municipal Airport this
weekend (August 17-19) for a tour stop hosted by EAA Chapter
106. Moving on, the tour heads to the
Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Oxford,
Connecticut, August 21-22 (Chapter 1443); and the Essex County Airport
in Caldwell, New Jersey (Chapter 73) August 24-26. For the complete tour schedule, including online reservations
for flight missions, visit www.B17.org,
or e-mail b17reservations@eaa.org
for more information. |
EAA'S WORLD OF FLIGHT 2008
CALENDAR
 The 2008 EAA World of Flight calendar is hot
off the press and available for order. EAAers everywhere enjoy this
colorful calendar, which features stunning air-to-air images shot by EAA's
award-winning photo staff. The calendar includes the dates of all the EAA
regional fly-ins, and the daily windows are the perfect size for jotting
down your family's activities throughout the upcoming year. They also make
great gifts, so order online today, or call 800-843-3612.
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Q
& A:
Question of
the Week
I was recently told than a single or two-place
ultralight that is registered as an experimental
light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) before the January 31,
2008, deadline can be flown at night by a private
pilot if properly equipped for night operation. I
wasn't aware of this. Would you please elaborate?
Answer:
The operating limitations issued to an E-LSA by the
FAA as a part of the aircraft's airworthiness
certificate may contain language that allows the
aircraft to be flown at night if properly equipped
in accordance with FAR 91.205. An owner/operator
would have to check the operating limitations and
make sure the appropriate language is included, then
would have to make sure that the aircraft is
equipped in accordance with 91.205. If the aircraft
meets these requirements, a properly rated pilot
would be allowed to fly the aircraft at night.
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.
EAA
Desktop Calendar
August
2007
This Falcon flight formation
was captured by AirVenture Today photographer
Phil Weston at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh last
month. Download the image for your computer at the EAA
website and choose among five resolutions to suit
your screen. You can also view and download any
previously used EAA desktop image.
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GARMIN G1000 PROBLEM
FORCES COLUMBIA TO FURLOUGH 300 EMPLOYEES
Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
reported this week it was forced to furlough nearly 300 employees when
Garmin recently notified the company of an inherent problem in the AHRS
(Attitude, Heading & Reference System) of its G1000 integrated
avionics system, causing a shipping delay of the Primary Flight Display
used in the Columbia 350 and 400. The problem limits aircraft operations
to VFR only and causes an inability for Columbia to issue a Certificate
of Airworthiness to customer specifications for delivery. Customer Care,
Factory Service Center, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering will continue
to provide the same level of support during the interim period until
parts shipments enable production to begin, the company reported in a news
release. "We will do everything in our power to resolve the
situation as quickly as possible, but unfortunately I am not in a
position to commit to a timeline at this point," said Columbia
President Wan Majid. For more information, visit www.flycolumbia.com.
AMERICAN LEGEND EXTENDS
SPECIAL 'AIRVENTURE' OFFER
American Legend Aircraft Company has extended its AirVenture 2007
Special Edition Legend Cub offer through the end of August. The aircraft
features a J-3 style open cowl with a 100-hp Continental O-200 engine,
upgraded leather interior will full-width aft seat, a composite
propeller, an air/oil separator, a 406 MHz next-generation ELT, plus
full Garmin avionics package with a panel-mounted GPSMAP 496. For more
information, visit www.legend.aero.
FIRST EVER GIRLS WITH
WINGS SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED
The first GWW Scholarship is now offered for female applicants who believe
they may be role models for Girls With Wings (GWW). An essay serves as an
application; the only prerequisite is that applicants not have their
private pilot certificate. The winner will be notified December 1, 2007,
and a check for $500 sent to be used toward flying lessons at the flight
school of choice. To learn more, visit www.girlswithwings.com.
AVIATION EXPLORERS
AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
At EAA AirVenture this year, the National Aviation Exploring Committee
awarded scholarships to 10 Aviation Explorers. Top awards of $10,000
each went to Matthew Dreher, a St. Cloud State University student; and
Daniel Sheehy, of Kansas State University. They received the
Professional Degree Scholarship, for students pursuing a degree leading
to an aviation profession. An additional $24,000 was awarded to eight
students in aviation maintenance, management, or pilot programs.
Aviation Exploring, an affiliate of Boy Scouts of America, is a program
for young women and men ages 14-20 with an interest in aviation careers.
To apply for a 2008 scholarship, visit www.aviationexploring.com.
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