Trees are turning in NC Mountains.

     Photo by: Don Cook

Flew with Phil and Dough to NC yesterday 10/18 to see if the trees were turning and they are. Good time to make a trip and see for yourselves.

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Sent:	Wed 10/19/16 5:22 PM

	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
DRONES NOT WELCOME AT AIR SHOWS Notice Number: NOTC6750 DRONES NOT WELCOME AT AIR SHOWS,’ SAYS INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATION Proliferation of privately-owned unmanned systems causing safety concerns at air show venues LEESBURG, Va. - Sept. 28, 2016 - Leave the flying to the professionals. That’s the message coming from The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) out of concern for spectator safety and the safety of air show pilots who will fly nearly 10,000 performances at over 300 North American events this year. Carrying forward and supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) “No Drone Zone,” “Leave Your Drone at Home,” and “Know Before You Fly” initiatives, ICAS wants air show spectators and those in an air show venue’s surrounding area to understand that flying an unmanned aircraft in unauthorized air space is not just illegal, but unnecessarily puts people at risk. “Even one close call is too many,” said John Cudahy, ICAS president and CEO. “While performing, air show pilots require total concentration and precision. If a drone interferes with an aircraft’s flight path, that’s a distraction that could have disastrous consequences. If a drone actually collides with a plane while that plane is performing an aerobatic maneuver, the result could be catastrophic for the pilot and the viewing public.” North American air shows are highly regulated and regarded as the safest in the world. Air show pilots go through a battery of medical assessments, aerobatic competency evaluations and certifications before being able to perform. There hasn’t been a spectator fatality in North America since 1952. Pilot reports of unmanned aircraft increased dramatically in 2015, from a total of 238 sightings in all of 2014, to more than 650 by August of 2015. The FAA in recent months has sent out a clear message that operating drones around airplanes and helicopters is dangerous and illegal. Unauthorized operators may be subject to stiff fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time. “We want everyone at air shows to enjoy their experience without having to worry about or experience the repercussions of a drone-related accident,” said Cudahy. “There are plenty of outlets to see great air show video footage and photos taken by professionals. Leave the flying and photography to the professionals and come see the air show in person.” The FAA is leading a public outreach campaign to promote safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft systems and offers a digital toolkit with downloadable outreach materials to federal, state, and other partners to educate unmanned aircraft operators that flying in certain areas is prohibited. About the International Council of Air Shows Headquartered in Leesburg, Va., ICAS was founded in 1967 as a trade and professional association by industry professionals to protect and promote their interests in the growing North American air show marketplace. For questions or comments please contact Matt Warnock, warnock@airshows.aero This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
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Update on Ron Greenfield

Ron Greenfield update:  1:31 PM 10-17-216

I am doing better. Still not stable on my feet. Should be home in a couple days to recover with outpatient therapy. 

RG

10-1-2016  8:07 Pm
Pam Rice Tronco Greenfield

10 mins · West Columbia · 
UPDATE: we saw the doctor and he said the CT scan and MRI showed the brain bleed didn't bleed alot. That is great news! He said he has a malformation in some veins in the lower back part of his brain. Probably born with it.
The doctor said he probably won't have another bleed there. No reason for it to have happened, just a fluke.
They are moving him to a regular room and he will stay in the hospital 2 or 3 days so the brain can heal and so he can get his balance back.
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
Ron Greenfield is a lucky man.

Ron Greenfield

Pam Rice Tronco Greenfield

2 hrs · West Columbia · 
Last night Ron was admitted to the hospital. He had a bad headache, nausea, and he felt dizzy and unbalanced. The did a CT scan and found that he had a brain bleed. They are running test and did another CT scan and a MRI this morning. We do not know the results of either test and we have not seen the doctor yet.
He is resting and is comfortable. They gave him something for the headache and it is much better.
He is in ICU so they can monitor the bleed.
Thank you for the calls and text messages. I will give an update as soon as we know more.
We appreciate your prayers.