July 2009 June Newsletter - (1.0 mb pdf)
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 at 7 PM - Board Meeting - RE/MAX Properties - 110 W 38th, Suite 100
Wednesday July 8th - 6-8 PM - Memories of flying the Dragon Lady
Aviation Heritage Museum, Lake Hood
The Alaska Chapter 99s are sponsoring Lt. Col. John Dale, a retired Air Force pilot who will be giving a presentation about flying the U-2.
Sat July 11th - Sun 12th - Wrangell St Elias Backcountry Airstrip Work Party
Do you want back country air strips?
Come put your back where your mouth is, and help us do some maintenance work on some air strips in the Wrangells.
Hey gang,
We are still planning to go to the Wrangells for remote strip clean-up. Details are slow in coming but it looks like we can stage out of the work center at May Creek which is a very nice 2,700' strip of grass and gravel and 100' wide. All in all, it is a really nice strip & was well maintained when I was there a month or so ago. Brush loppers are very handy if you have some, bring them along. Hats & headnets are often a good idea depending on the weather conditions. More on stuff to bring later.
Meanwhile, if you are thinking of going, please reply to me by e-mail so we can get an idea of how many folks are planning to participate. Please let me know if you are flying yourself or if you need a ride.
More details to come....
Thanks Tim
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Young Eagles
Ed White is now EAA Chapter 42's Young Eagles coordinator.
Check out our new Young Eagles Page!
On Saturday, June 6th, 2009 Ed White, Rob Stapleton and Tim Rittal were on hand at the Palmer airport for the FAA pancake breakfast and then on to the Youth Aviation Adventure Program.
Ed flew 11 Young Eagles!!!!! Wow.
Rob and Tim did their best to keep those waiting entertained and educated. We think it was a real hit with the kids and a very worthwhile endeavor. We learned a few things as we sort of winged it through the day not having any idea exactly what was going to happen and how many kids were going to show up.
One thing for sure, you need more planes and pilots. Next event will be better than the last.
TSA Airport Security Directive
EAA has more news here TSA Airport Security Directive Still Causing Confusion
Here is the list of Alaskan Airports that might be affected by the unpublished security directive.
ADK Adak Naval Air Station
ADQ Kodiak State
AKN King Salmon
ANC Anchorage International
BET Bethel
BRW Will Rogers-Wiley Post Memorial
CDV Merle K. "Mudhole" Smith
DLG Dillingham
ENA Kenai Municipal
FAI Fairbanks International
GST Gustavus
HOM Homer
JNU Juneau International
KTN Ketchikan International
OME Nome
OTZ Ralph Wien Memorial
PSG Petersburg
SCC Deadhorse
SIT Sitka Municipal
VDZ Valdez
WRG Wrangell
YAK Yakutat
Border Crossing Requirements Mandatory
Beginning Monday, May 18, general aviation pilots entering or departing the U.S. must comply with the new border crossing requirements of the “Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States” rule issued late last year by the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). At least 60 minutes prior to departure, pilots must transmit advance notice of arrival and/or departure, as well as traveler manifest information, to CBP via the Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) website or a through an authorized third-party vendor. Failure to comply will result in a $5,000 fine for the first violation and $10,000 and/or jail time for subsequent violations.
EAA has more news here Border Crossing Requirements Mandatory
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It almost feels like summer. Our webmaster was at the Valdez May Day Fly-In, and on Saturday a t-shirt, a long sleeve shirt, a pile vest, a pile jacket and a wind breaker was almost enough to keep warm! On Sunday the sun came out and it was quite comfortable.
We're counting the Alaska Airmen's show at the FedEx hangar as onoe of our meetings. Our seminar series has been suspended for the summer.
Your club needs you to help out with the chapter. Quite a few chapter officers and board members are planning on stepping down. John Davis is heading up the Election committee.
There's a Long-EZ project posted on the For Sale page.
We always appreciate sharing pictures of what you've been up to...
Have fun and fly safe!
2009_04_12 Have you paid your 2009 dues?
Our fiscal year runs on a normal calendar basis, starting in January. We've only had about a third of our members renew so far this year.
Yearly chapter dues of $24 for individuals, and $25 for family memberships are due for 2009.
You must be a current national member of EAA to be eligible for a chapter membership.
See Gene Bjornstad to pay your dues.
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Fri June 26th, 2009 - 6 PM - Chapter Picnic
For those planning to be in town, John Davis and Sue have once again volunteered their yard & home for an EAA picnic. The chapter will supply hamburgers and hot dogs and the fixings to go with them along with a limited amount of beverages.
Deserts and side dishes would be appreciated if you come and a folding chair or two is a good idea. We have an order in for fine Summer weather and as a precaution, I am bringing a 55 gallon drum of wind and rain remover.
John and Sue live on the corner of Caravelle Dr and Raspberry Road at 6827 Caravelle. Caravelle is about a mile west of the intersection of Jewel Lake Rd and Raspberry. Hope to see you there.
Saturday June 6th - 7:30 AM - 19th Annual FAA Pancake Breakfast
19th Annual FAA Pancake Breakfast - A chance for the public to meet and talk with some of Alaska's senior FAA managers.
Saturday, 7:30 am. Meet Alaska FAA Regional Administrator Bob Lewis and other FAA management.
New Horizons Telecom Hangar, New Horizons Telecom, 901 Cope Industrial Way, Palmer, AK 99645
Sponsored by FAA Alaskan Region Flight Standards Division.
For Information contact Ernie Walker, 907-271-5908
Tuesday, June 2nd 2009 at 7 PM - Board Meeting - RE/MAX Properties - 110 W 38th, Suite 100
Sat, May 30th Kenai Peninsula Air Fair
8 AM - Soldotna Airport - EAA Breakfast
1 to 3 PM - Kenai Airport - Bar-b-que
2 PM - Kenai Airport - Militaty Appreciation Event
Valdez May Day Fly-In & Airshow - May 9-10, 2009 Sat - Sun
In 2007 Cub Crafters brought their "Carbon Cub". It's a 220 HP super Cub that weighs 250-300 pounds less than any other Cub. The three pictures here show a 19 foot takeoff! They were also able to do a short field landing of 53 feet!
Last year there was a good crowd. There were approximately 110 airplanes on the ramp. Come on out. Fly or drive, it's worth the trip. It's a good time. If you don't feel like competing in the short take off and landging contest, there are seminars, and a Poker Run.
The rules for the competition are published on our website at www.valdezalaska.org in the events folder.
We expect the top planes and pilots from the Northwest to be attending and competing at this years event and the demonstration of piloting and performance of bush planes will be unmatched anywhere in the United States.
- Our DVD is on the www.supercub.org web store with a banner on the web page
- The DVD "Big Rocks and Long Props" available at Northern Lights Avionics and Supercub.org features a chapter with our Fly In
- The Fly In is on Mother's Day weekend. It is the weekend after the Trade Show.
Sat, May 9th at 9:30 AM - Monthly Chapter Breakfast Get-Together at Village Inn on Dimond Blvd.
Our Monthly Chapter Breakfast Get-Together:
The Village Inn at 720 West Dimond Blvd.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 at 7 PM - Board Meeting - RE/MAX Properties - 110 W 38th, Suite 100
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