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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 13 June 2011 15:12 |
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EAA Chapter 1461 June 18th Meeting Featuring a program presented by Karen Arendt of the FAA Overview of Amateur Built and Light Sport Aircraft Accident 5075 Airport Road , Midland, VA After entering the airport gates proceed forward until you must turn right or left, turn left. The chapter meeting is held in the hangar at the end of the row that you turned in front of. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 15:31 |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 12 July 2009 21:47 |
What is Young Eagles?
Read about it here
What is EAA Young Eagles?
The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people,
ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These
flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of
EAA member volunteers who volunteer their time and aircraft because they enjoy
sharing their love of aviation with others. Each Young Eagles pilot is licensed by
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and all the aircraft utilized are also
registered by the FAA. The flight will be conducted according to federal regulation
and no aerobatic maneuvers will be performed.
Since 1992, more than 1.3 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight through the
program.Young Eagles have been registered in more than 90 different countries and
have been flown by more than 41,000 volunteer pilots.
So what will your flight be like?
The biggest question on your mind might be about the actual flight. So what should
you expect?
First of all, your pilot will explain what will happen during the flight. This might
include talking about the airplane; reviewing an aeronautical chart (or map);
identifying reference points during the flight; completing a careful "walk around"
preflight inspection of the airplane and identifying the parts that control the plane.
After your pre-flight check, your pilot will help you buckle your seat belt and
describe the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Pretty soon,
it will be time to go flying!
Once in the air, you’ll see the earth and sky in a new and exciting way. You’ll
experience the wonderful freedom of flight that many people only dream about. If you
are like most Young Eagles, you’ll remember this experience for the rest of your life.
Most Young Eagle flights last between 15 and 20 minutes. Once back on the ground,
there will be additional time for you to ask questions about the flight. Ask away!
Your pilot will be happy to tell you more about flying and their particular airplane.
And don’t forget, you’ll also receive an official Young Eagles certificate, which is
signed, by your personal pilot and our Chairman Harrison Ford.
Paperwork: The EAA needs a minimum of paperwork to let the child fly.
You may print out the form and bring it with you or complete a copy that
we will have at the place the flight takes place.
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Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 15:45 |
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Written by Chapter President
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Sunday, 12 July 2009 19:21 |
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At last we are unveiling the chapter website that I have been promising the membership for many a moon. Scott Schreiber is to be applauded for ripping the job of webmaster from my procrastinating clutches. He has been mercilessly harassing me for the grist to grind for weeks. Under duress I have combed my electronic and paper records for the chapter information necessary to launch this most excellent website. Over the next few months we will fine tune and expand the website’s offerings. Any and all kudos or gripes are welcome. As soon as Mike Anderson, our airport manager, completes the survey of the proposed site on the airport ramp for a compass rose, the chapter will paint the compass rose. It will be 36’ in diameter and is tentatively slated to be placed on the ramp in front of Hangar #1. Volunteers will be dragged from the members present at the July chapter meeting. Mike Anderson has given permission for a Young Eagle information sign to be hung on the airport perimeter fence off the end of Runway 33. Folks driving from Midland should see the sign just before they execute the left turn. If anybody possesses sign painting skills, please contact me. Now that the weather has become nice and warm, the Saturday Night Flickers will kickoff its 2009 season on the evening of July 18 at 8PM. For those of you that never graced Hangar #1 last year for the Saturday movie, I highly recommend that you come on by. Bring your own cold beverage; we supply the popcorn. Every Saturday an aviation related golden oldie will be shown. See the website for the weekly movie title. Belching, scratching, and cigar smoking is encouraged. |
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