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Chapter 890 Meeting - March 8, 2008

The March meeting of EAA Chapter 890 was called to order by President Barry Wigley. There were 18 members present and Debbie, one snowed-in visitor from Columbus, Ohio.

Fly-in Breakfast - March 29
The next Fort Payne fly-in breakfast will be Saturday, March 29. A sign up sheet was sent around for kitchen and plane parking volunteers. If you can help, let Laura or John Bundy know. The EAA insurance has been approved for the fly-in.

Young Eagles - April 12
The next Young Eagles will be April 12th. Let Mary McGuire or John Shippey know if you can help with registration or flying Young Eagles.

McCurdy May Fly-in - May 17
Buster McCurdy has invited everyone to his second annual fly-in on May 17th. Please bring a covered dish to share. Buster has offered to provide barbecue. Other planned activities include the flour drop and balloon bust. Camping is available. Watch for further details. Please let Buster & Diane know if you will attend and what your passing dish might be. The email is dianeproperties@farmerstel.com

Miscellaneous News
Please be in support of Doug Carter in the loss of his wife, Doris, on March 3, 2008.

We are also sorry to learn of the passing of one of our chapter members, Pelham Ables, on March 22. He is survived by his wife, Jane Cole Ables. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 24 at Loveless Cemetery.

Charles Jones has recently had knee surgery and is getting along quite well.

Dr. John Isbell received notice that the FAA is giving special provisions for 20 additional conditions on medicals. Contact him for information.

Elbert Daugherty, a chapter member, is now the manager at Scottsboro airport.

Check with Guy York on a program he views on C-Span regarding the general aviation fees.

Aviation Gas is now at $5.15/gallon.

Regional airports are not having airshows because EAA is not covering them with insurance any longer.

AOPA Safety Seminar
The Wigleys, Mike Atwell, and the Bundys attended an AOPA Safety Seminar in Huntsville. These free safety seminars are part of the AOPA's Accident Forgiveness and Deductible Waiver Program and the FAA Wings Program and are well worth the drive to attend.

The Air Safety Foundation website has also recently added a number podcasts and interactive safety reviews. This is a great resource for keeping yourself current on all things pilot oriented, see www.asf.org.

Communications at a Towered Airport
Guy presented a safety review of operations at a towered airport at the March meeting. You can see notes from Guy's last presentation by clicking Safety Review link on the left.

Guy York reminded us that TFRs can become rather common and unpredictable during election years. Be certain you make checking the TFRs a regular part of your preflight briefing.

User Fees Debate On going
Just when we thought we might have been able to put the user fee debate behind us, the Bush Administration has brought it back in its original ill-concieved form in their 2009 Budget Proposal.

Congress must address this issue by June 30th in order to maintain operation of the FAA. Please take the time to contact your Congressional delegation about this issue. Tell them you support HR2881 as it was passed (i.e., no user fees). To see an issue overview, visit http://www.aopa.org/faafundingdebate

It is important that we make our voices heard on this issue. Here is contact information for our local congressional delegation >>

You may also want to check with Guy York on a program he views on C-Span regarding the general aviation fees.

Upcoming Events

Fly-in Breakfast - March 29, 2008
Chapter 890 will be hosting the next fly-in breakfast on Saturday, March 29, 2008. 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, or hangar cleanup.

Chapter Meeting - April 12, 2008 at 10 AM
The regular chapter of meeting of EAA 890 will be held at the Fort Payne FBO at 10 AM.

Young Eagles - April 12, 2008
Young Eagles flights will be offered on Saturday, April 12th 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.

McCurdy Annual Fly-in - May 17, 2008
See above and watch for details in future newsletters.

Other Area Aviation Events

Sun N Fun, April 8-13, 2008
The City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) have hosted the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In for over 34 years. The Aviation Year Starts Here and brings together those from all over the world, and from all segments of the aviation community together to enjoy the best fly-in experience ever. For event calendars and pricing information see www.sun-n-fun.org

Spring Bash '08, April 26, 2008
Albertville Regional Airport (8A0) will host SpringBash08 on April 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM including an arcobatic airshow, military displays and fly-bys, a civilian pilot fly-in, car show, bike ralley, kids park, food, craft's vendors and more. Greg Koontz will be performing duirng the airshow. For details see the website www.springbashbenefit.org

Huntsville Air Show, June 28 -29
Featuring the Blue Angels and Golden Knights. The air show will coincide with Huntsville's salute to the military, Armed Forces Week, June 22-28. In addition to the Blue Angels and the Golden Knights, other military demonstration teams and civilian acts will be performing. The Blue Angels last performed in Huntsville (KMDQ) at the airport's 2003 air show. More than 100,000 people attended that air show. The air show will be free to the public. See their website www.hsvairshow.com

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