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| JUNE
2011 | VOLUME 2 | NUMBER 6 |
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| Amanda
Michelle (Younkin) Franklin |
March
14, 1986 - May 27, 2011
 Amanda
Michelle (Younkin) Franklin, 25, of Neosho, Missouri,
passed away at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San
Antonio, Texas, on May 27, 2011, due to complications
from burns received in an aviation accident. Amanda was
born on March 14, 1986, in Springdale, Arkansas, to
Jeanie and the late Bobby Younkin. She was a very
accomplished gymnast, musician, animal welfare advocate,
and aviation enthusiast. After learning to fly at
the age of 16, Amanda became an accomplished multiengine
and tailwheel pilot; she became proficient in over 15
different types of airplanes.
Read more and see a tribute video |
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| FEATURED
AIR SHOW
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Blue
Angels Cut It Close
Commander resigns over incident
 Flying
solo aerobatics at an air show is difficult enough -
flying formation aerobatics at low level is what
separates the men from the boys. At an air show in
Lynchburg, Virginia, in May, the Blue Angels got too
close to the ground during a formation loop and had to
cut their show short. As a result, Commander Dave Koss,
who was flight lead, resigned. Many are saying his
resignation reflects a tremendous amount of character
and courage. The following video shows the maneuver in
question. Watch
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| SAFETY
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 If
the Blue Angels flight leader resigned over a loop that
got too low, the pilot of the FMA IA 63 trainer jet in
these videos might want to think about a new career.
Both videos are of the same flight - one is shot through
the heads-up display inside the aircraft while the other
was shot by a ground observer. If you watch them a few
times, it's clear to see that it would have been very
easy for this pilot to hit one of the people on the
ground with either the fuselage or the wing hard points.
The fact no one was injured isn't a testament to skill
but rather to sheer dumb luck. They may be interesting
to watch, but the chances of something going wrong were
extremely high. Low level equals high danger.
Watch the video: Outside
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| FLIGHT
INSTRUCTION
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G-Tolerance
and Dehydration: What You Don't Know Might Hurt You
Chapter 34 in Ohio puts out a great little
newsletter. This month was no exception, and an article
on the effects of dehydration on g-tolerance is a
must-read. Chapter 34 received permission to reprint the
article from the International Council of Air Shows, so see
the story on page 10.
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| Regional
Series Contenders Emerge
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 The
IAC 2011 regional aerobatic contest season is in full
swing with a dozen contests already in the books. Who
will be the top pilots in each region? Pilots flying
three or more contests are eligible for the title.
Here
are, unofficially, some of the contenders for the
Regional Series Championship in each region. Not a
contender? Many contests remain. Watch this space for
updates. Southwest and South Central competitors vie for
a trophy this year, thanks to Aspen Avionics. Read
more
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AUDIO/VIDEO
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Silent
Pilot - Super Skills
 Nicole
Brill is like many aerobatic pilots. She enjoys pushing
the limits of herself and her aircraft by participating
in aerobatic competitions. One thing sets her apart from
other pilots, though; she's deaf. The first video shows
her putting her Super Decathlon through its paces. Watch
the video
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Bonus
Boerboon
 Jeff
Boerboon was our 2010 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion
and will be attending the World Aerobatic Championships
in Italy this summer. Jump into the cockpit and onto his
wing for a 4-minute free program you won't soon forget. Watch
the video
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AirVenture
2011: It's Time to Get Excited!
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 Haven't
started your EAA AirVenture Oshkosh planning yet? We
have an exciting look ahead to AirVenture 2011, July 25
- 31, that should do the trick. Tributes to Hoover and
Rutan! Concerts by REO Speedwagon, Aaron Tippin, and the
Lt. Dan Band! Daily air shows - including an even bigger
Night Air Show than last year! Watch
the video
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| POLL
QUESTION
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Q. Do
you think flying low-level is dangerous?
Have
you ever flown low-level over unfamiliar terrain?
Does
the thrill of flying low-level outweigh the risks
involved?
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| EVENTS
CALENDAR
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Green
Mountain Aerobatic Contest (Northeast)
Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10, 2011
Hartness State Airport (VSF): North Springfield, Vermont
Director: Bill Gordon
Phone: 802-533-7048
E-mail | Website
13th
Annual Okie Dust Devil (South Central)
Friday, July 8 - Saturday, July 9, 2011
CANCELED
Michigan
Aerobatic Open (Mid-America)
Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, July 10, 2011
Reynolds Field (JXN): Jackson, Michigan
Director: Don Weaver
Phone: 989-859-7237
E-mail | Website
Salem
Regional Aerobatic Contest (Mid-America)
Saturday, July 16 - Sunday, July 17, 2011
Salem/Leckrone (SLO): Salem, Illinois
Director: Bruce Ballew
Phone: 314-369-3723
E-mail
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Am (Northwest)
Friday, July 22 - Saturday, July 23, 2011
Cut Bank Municipal Airport (CTB): Cut Bank Montana
Director: Robert Harris/Robert Toppel
Phone: 503-550-1496
E-mail | Website
Kathy
Jaffe Challenge (Northeast)
Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7, 2011
Hammonton Airport (N81): Hammonton, New Jersey
Director: David Crescenzo
Phone: 609-517-0922
E-mail | Website
See the
full listing of IAC events for the upcoming season here.
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| MYSTERY
PHOTO
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| Last
month's photo wasn't a simple one. That wasn't Phil
Kraft in front of his Kraft Super Fli, but IAC
member Steve Nelson.
Since
low-level fly-bys are a bit of a theme this month, this
month's Mystery Photo continues along that vein. The man
standing casually in the middle of the runway is
literally an inch or so from having his head smashed by
the fuel tank of the airplane above him. Can
you tell what kind of airplane it is?
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EDITOR'S
NOTE
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 By
Reggie Paulk,
Editor - In the Loop
Last
month's poll questions revolved around spins (pun
intended), and the response was huge. Nearly 300 people
weighed in with their votes, and it paints a clear
picture for the necessity of spin training with a
competent instructor. Nearly all of the 289 respondents,
or about 96 percent, have practiced spins. This isn't
too much of a shock considering that we're the
International Aerobatic Club, after all. Read
more
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Make sure
to attend master aerobatic instructor Rich Stowell's
webinar: Emergency Maneuver Training - Controlling
Your Airplane During A Crisis. Rich received the
FAA's Instructor of the Year Award in 2006. The webinar
will be held July 14 at 7 p.m. CDT. You may sign up for
this and other webinars by visiting Oshkosh365.
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| FROM
THE EAA AEROBATICS COMMUNITY
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 The
'Unusual Attitudes' message forum at Oshkosh365 is alive
with activity. Have a look at the list below and follow
the links to read the actual questions and discussion
topics.
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| WEBINARS |
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Getting
a Lot of Static From Your Radios? Watch this Webinar!
Maintenance expert and EAA Sport Aviation columnist
Mike Busch, A&P/IA, offers tips and techniques for
troubleshooting common electrical problems including
short battery life, short alternator life, weak
starting, charging system failures, and noise in the
radios.
All webinars begin at 7
p.m. CST unless otherwise noted. To find out more about upcoming EAA Webinars
and to register, visit the webinars
page.
EAA gratefully
acknowledges the support of Aircraft
Spruce and Specialty Co. for their generous
sponsorship of our webinar programs. |
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