Keep up with all the EAA news at EAA.org  |  View this email online November 9, 2012   Volume 12, Number 52       T O P   S T O R Y EAAers Coordinate Relief Efforts for Sandy Victims Last week's call to action from AEROBridge asked GA pilots to get involved in the relief effort for victims of Superstorm Sandy, and we're pleased to report that GA has and continues to make a difference for the still-hurting folks caught in the storm's path. One local story comes from Graeme Smith, EAA 1047360, of Newport, Rhode Island. Read more >>     M U L T I M E D I A Plane-SUV Collision Caught on Video A dramatic video making the rounds this week shows an airplane colliding with an SUV right before landing at the Northwest Regional Airport in Roanoke, Texas. The collision, which sheared off the aircraft's landing gear, occurred when the SUV failed to yield to the landing Cessna where a road crosses the start of the runway. Although "stop" appears on the roadway and there is a sign instructing drivers to yield to approaching aircraft, the driver claims to not have seen the airplane. Watch video >> VIDEO: Timeless Voices - Chip Yates, Electric Vehicle Pioneer, Electric Motorcycle and Electric Airplane World Speed Record Holder VIDEO: Hints for Homebuilders - Drilling Plexiglas     MAC'S BLOG: Are We Really That Boring? Like many pilots I'm still a sucker for aviation-themed movies. Hollywood has never failed to disappoint me with a flying movie, but still, for some silly reason, I hope for better. When Flight with Denzel Washington was released last weekend there was a lot of hype, at least some good reviews, and a big budget. Maybe, finally, a movie could get the flying parts right. Read more >>   |   Recent posts >> ZENITH 750 PROJECT BLOG: Trim Tab and the Elevator Meets the Horizontal Stabilizer The tail section, or empennage, of EAA's Zenith STOL CH 750 E-LSA staff building project is nearing completion, which will allow the team to move onto the wings. Then, just as they were about to mate the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer, a small problem was discovered. Read more >>   |   Recent posts >> FAA Approves Five Quicksilver Kits Quicksilver Aeronautics announced this week it has received FAA letters of authorization for five of its kits - the MX Sport, MX II Sport, MX Sprint, MX II Sprint, and the Sport 2S. Read more >> November Experimenter Now Available Read about the 2012 Oshkosh Reserve Grand Champion Plans Built - Mike Finney's clipped wing Cub - plus get the inside scoop on Reno, plus CFI of the Year Hobie Tomlinson's Transitioning to Experimental or Unfamiliar Airplanes-Part 3. All this and much more is in the November issue of Experimenter, EAA's free digital magazine for homebuilders. Read the issue and subscribe today. AirVenture 2012 DVD Coming Soon The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 DVD is done and disks are now being duplicated, with anticipated mailing of preordered copies the week after Thanksgiving. The 74-minute video, which is one of the longest AirVenture DVDs in several years, features all of this year's highlights, including the Piper Cub's 75th anniversary, the salute to the greatest generation in the air, and the launch of the EAA Eagle Flights program. In addition, there's plenty of homebuilt coverage, such as the 40th anniversary of the Van's RV aircraft and two youth-built homebuilts, plus in-flight footage, the Night Air Show, and much more. If you've already ordered your copy, it should be arriving in your mailbox soon. Order online or call 800-564-6322. (Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 920-426-5912.) EAA Announces New Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance Coverage EAA is now helping aviators make sure they are covered when they fly as well as at times when they may not be in the air. Announcing the EAA Personal Insurance Plan - accidental death/dismemberment coverage that picks up where traditional life insurance stops. The plan includes nearly all aviation and non-aviation activities at a fraction of the cost of amending existing life insurance. It also applies to pilots flying any aircraft with an FAA airworthiness certificate, including amateur-builts and light-sport aircraft. Read more >> Sport Aviation Online Feature - Flightline Ops Every year at AirVenture, hundreds of volunteers perform the important work of directing and parking airplanes as they arrive at Wittman Regional Airport. Read about the Flightline Operations team in the digital edition of EAA Sport Aviation, available online now. >> Team RV Now Team AeroDynamix Team RV has changed its name to Team AeroDynamix beginning with the upcoming 2013 air show season. Mike Stewart, Team RV founder and flight lead, said the new name better communicates the high-entertainment nature of the team's precision formation aerobatic performance. The group flies 12 Van's RV aircraft and is billed as the world's largest air show team. Read more >> Read more news at EAA.org.     • First 100 Percent Biofuel Flight Achieved in Canada • Dragonfly UAV Flies Like the Real Thing • NASA X-48C Blended Wing-Body Marks 100 Flights • Tecnam Launches New P92 Echo Classic Light LSA for Under $75K • New Issue of FAA Safety Briefing Highlights International Flying • ASA Releases Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide - Second Edition • Make Pre-Flight Planning Easier With Sporty's EZPlotter • NAFI Partners With FAA to Promote Instructor Proficiency     Check Out EAA's New Line of Golf Shirts! Visit EAA's store for a new selection of colors and designs for our popular line of golf shirts. Available for men and women, these sleek and comfy shirts make the perfect holiday gift for that special someone. Exclusively for members, save $4 on the EAA Heritage Logo Golf Shirt in navy, pictured above. Shop online now >>     A place to learn, share and chat with other members. • Best GA Airport to Visit and Why? • Please Help Save our Aerodrome! • Bamboo Bomber Flight Training • Rivet Help for a Unique Project • An Autopilot in a Waco? More forums >>     November 2012: Zivko Edge 540 Adam Schultz, 16, from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, took this photo of Melissa Pemberton in her Zivko Edge 540 at AirVenture 2012. Adam, who has been to about 10 AirVentures, used a Canon Rebel T3 with an EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens. Get wallpaper >>     Webinars: Free to all aviation enthusiasts Nov. 14: Light-Sport Aircraft Maintenance - Common Misunderstandings: Carol Carpenter will discuss commonly misunderstood issues related to maintenance of light-sport aircraft. Nov. 27: Chapter Fundraising - Ideas that Work: Alan White, who helped EAA Chapter 272 raise over $6,000 for a Ford Tri-Motor tour stop, will share some of his ideas on chapter fundraising. View all Webinars. Webinars begin at 7 p.m. Central unless noted. Pre-registration required. Webinars posted online this week: • Say No to Useless Maintenance     We'd love to hear from you:       Facebook Twitter Email Forums       Events Calendar   |   Member Benefits   |   Join or Renew   |   Support EAA   |   Newsletters     To make sure you continue receiving our emails to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add ehotline@eaa.org to your address book or safe sender list.