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| OCTOBER
2011 | VOLUME 2 | NUMBER 10 |
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| FEATURED
AIR SHOW |
Tim
Decker and His Pitts S-2B
 Lieutenant
Colonel (retired) Tim Decker flies the last Pitts S-2B
ever made, and he enjoys soaring in it at air shows
across the country. With experience flying the U-2 spy
plane, F-117 stealth fighter, and the T-38, Tim still
likes his Pitts best. He has more than 6,500 hours
logged in both civilian and military planes and clearly
enjoys his craft. Watch
the video
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| FLIGHT
INSTRUCTION |
How
About a Little Flight Sim Aerobatics?
 If
the weather is preventing you from strapping into your
trusty aerobatic steed, why not fly a little acro from
the comfort of your favorite chair? If you have a
computer equipped with a flight simulator, you can
perform a hammerhead without even spilling the cup of
coffee you're enjoying. Scott has a nice online piece
that goes over the very basics of configuring your
flight simulator for maximum realism and even walks you
through a few of your first maneuvers. Read
more |
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AUDIO/VIDEO
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Mike
Shore Is Getting Spooky Good With His Video Equipment
 Mike
Shore is an aviation photographer who's been perfecting
his art. He takes some awe-inspiring videos, and this
one is no exception. In addition to Michael Goulian,
Mike gives us a glimpse of Jeff Boerboon, Rob Holland,
and Skip Stewart in this wonderful video. Watch
the video
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| EVENTS
CALENDAR
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Ben
Glattstein International Adventure Classic (Southeast)
Friday, October 21 - Saturday, October 22, 2011
Keystone Heights Airpark (42J): Keystone Heights,
Florida
Director: Ryan Waller
Phone: 239-249-1479
E-mail | Website
Sebring
Aerobatic Championship (Southeast)
Thursday, November 3 - Saturday, November 5, 2011
Sebring Regional (SEF): Sebring, Florida
Director: Mike Mays
Phone: 561-313-8503
E-mail | Website
Tequila
Cup (Southwest)
Friday, November 4 - Saturday, November 5, 2011
Marana Northwest Regional Airport (KAVQ): Marana,
Arizona
Director: Jim Ward
Phone: 603-860-4456
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 was of the vertical
stabilizer and rudder of the new Dallair Snap
aerobatic light-sport airplane.
 What
in the heck is this a photo of and where was it taken?
See a larger
view.
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EDITOR'S
NOTE
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 By
Reggie Paulk,
Editor - In the Loop
We're
fast approaching the winter months, and there are only
three contests left on the calendar as I write this.
Anecdotally, it's been a very busy contest season -
there seemed to be more contests on the calendar this
year than any in the last few.
I had
the good fortune of attending Nationals this year, and
got to see wonderful people in addition to watching some
great flying. One of the perks of this job is that I get
to interview our Unlimited National Champion for a
feature in Sport Aerobatics magazine. This year
Rob Holland took the top spot. Rob's flying is
spectacular, and his story should make for interesting
reading for anyone who aspires to fly upside down. Look
for Rob in the December issue of Sport Aerobatics.
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 FROM
THE EAA AEROBATICS COMMUNITY
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WEBINARS
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Avoiding the Base-to-Final Turn Accident
With the FAA and EAA's recent emphasis on reducing
fatal accidents in the experimental category, this
webinar will examine a common type of accident that is
very preventable. Gordon Penner will provide simple and
clear explanations of the elements leading up to a
base-to-final stall/spin accident, how to recognize and
stop these elements, and the true nature of stalls and
spins that most pilots haven't been taught.
All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The
International Aerobatic Club has come to an agreement
with EAA to process credit card payments for our members
when they order the IAC Achievement Awards. Previously
the only option has been to send a check or money order.
All of
the application forms for the IAC Achievement Awards
program have now been updated to reflect a new option
for the applicant to purchase pins, decals, and patches
with a credit card. Visit
this link for an application.
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Build
Your Own Aircraft - EAA SportAir Workshops Can Show You
How!
 Take hold of your dream of building your own
aircraft! Learn the skills and techniques required at
EAA SportAir Workshops. These two-day workshops take
place all over the U.S. and cover a variety of
aircraft-building topics. You could master the basics of
aircraft sheet metal, discover how to weld, figure out
how to fabric cover airplanes, gain confidence with
composites, excel in electrical systems - and more!
You'll receive hands-on training and guidance from the
experts at EAA. We provide the facility and all the
tools and materials, so the only thing you need to show
up with is a desire to learn! To find a workshop near
you, or to register for a workshop, click
here.
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