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July Issue

Storms Damage Hangars
A quick moving storm moved through Sand Mountain and Fort Payne on Friday evening, June 29th. Strong winds and heavy rains left many of the hangar doors at Isbell Field hanging at odd angles and damaging several airplanes. The National Weather Service in Huntsville said it could not verify that a tornado touched down, and the damage was likely caused by straight-line winds that can attain 100 mph. "Even at 45 mph, the wind can be very destructive," said NWS meteorologist Steve Shumway.

Planes that were parked in the open or under the shade hangars largely escaped any damage. Several planes in hangars facing the runway were battered by hangar doors, and hangar doors on the backside were pushed out. Officials for the City of Fort Payne claim the city bears no fiscal responsibility for damage done to hangar contents. The city is slowly replacing the damaged doors. When asked about the damage the following morning, Mayor Bill Jordan said, "It looks pretty bad."

User Fees
The FAA proposals regarding user fees and their new funding plan was discussed. This is a proposal that all general aviation pilots should be concerned about. Please take the time to contact your Congressional delegation about this issue. To learn more >>

Current FAA funding expires in September. It is important that we make our voices heard on this issue.

2007 Calendar
The 2007 EAA 890 calendars are still available at the Fort Payne FBO for $10 each.

Fly-ins

Oshkosh July 23 - 29: EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is fast approaching. Several EAA 890 members will be making the trek north for aviation's family reunion. During the week of July 23 to 29, with more than 500 workshops and forums and 800 exhibitors, Oshkosh will attract more than 10,000 airplanes. For more information visit www.airventure.org

October 6th: Warbird Gathering at KGKT, Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport, Sevierville, TN from 10 AM to 6 PM. Join us at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Seveirville for a gathering of vintage warbirds.
Contact: | info@tnairmuseum.org |
866-286-8738 toll free
http://www.tnairmuseum.org

October 6th: Myers Flying M annual fly-in and fish fry in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Please check back for details or for more information visit www.flyingmranch.us

Upcoming Events

Chapter Meeting - August 11, 2007
The regular chapter of meeting of EAA will be held at the Fort Payne FBO at 10 AM.

Fly-in Breakfast - September 29, 2007
Chapter 890 will be hosting the next fly-in breakfast on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Breakfast for members begins at 7:00 and is open to all others from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM CST. Please contact Laura or John Bundy if you would be willing to help in the kitchen, hangar cleanup, or with airplane parking.

Young Eagles - October 13, 2007
Young Eagles flights will be offered on Saturday, October 13th from 9 am to Noon. Bring your young aviation enthusiast to the airport for a free introduction to the world of flying. Young Eagles that complete the orientation will receive a free flight in a general aviation plane and a certificate of completion.

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As you know, the website is new and still a work in progress. If you see errors or if there are additions you would like to see, please contact Laura Bundy (laurabundy@roadrunner.com). Photos and articles are always welcome.