SW Airlines new Boeing Plane

Watch the new SW Boing plane assembled in only a few minutes. 

Click on this link:Boeing Plane for SW

TAKE A RIDE IN A P-51 MUSTANG - COCKPIT VIEW FROM LADY ALICE

Take a ride in a WWII P51 Mustang.  Lady Alice is fueled up and ready to go.

43 Grupo 2012 Video

                                                     Click on this link to view video: 43 Grupo 2012

Whiteplains Plantation Announcement - Hangar Flood Lights

    Photo by: Don Cook

Hangar Lights

As the days get shorter it is a good time to check your hangar flood light.  The requirement to have a working exterior flood light enhances our neighborhood safety and security.  Anyone with a detached hangar along the taxiway or runway should have a working flood light in the gable area.  If your hangar doesn't have a light or if it is not functioning, your cooperation in addressing this will be greatly appreciated.

 If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let me know.

Jeff

2012 SC Breakfast Club - Berkeley County (Moncks Corner) - September 16,...

SCBC Berkeley County 9-16-2012

                      
                                                                     Slide Show Moncks Corner

                                                                           Next SCBC Greenville Downtown
   

NOC's First Annual Fly-In Raft Trip on the Nantahala River

Click on this link for more information  
NOC Rafting Fly-In

Whiteplains Plantation Announcement.

Neighbors, for about the last four years I have administered our Announcements and Pilot's List Servers. Recently Steve Crimm has offered to take over the Email system and the three domains registered for the community website. This transfer is more complicated than you might imagine and will take a couple of weeks. We will attempt to make the transition seamless, however there may be times when the system is unavailable. I want to thank Steve for taking on this task, it will be many hours of system configuration and much needed website updates. Steve should provide update messages during the process and you should forward any issues to him in the comming weeks. This transfer comes at a time when I have very little time nor the interest to keep up with system. Many thanks my friends that helped and supported me. 

Best Regards
Ray Hill

Jetman and Spitfire

Click her for more info: Jetman shares skies with spitfire

Note from the EAA

Fellow EAA/Airport Event Friends

This is some Good News forpeople who love attending Aviation Events:

The non-profit Aviation Foundation of America has re-launchedwww.Fly-ins.com. Fly-ins.com is the oldest and largest Web site dedicated to promoting Fly-ins and Aviation Events.

We are sending this note to ask for your assistance by posting your Fly-ins, airshows or aviation events which are not currently posted on our site. Also, we urge you join the thousands of others who have signed up for our Automatic Aviation Event Notification System. There you can set a “notification radius” for events you may be interested in and we will automatically advise you when the events are coming up. Fly-ins.com is easy to use:

1. To check for upcoming events, simple visit:www.Fly-ins.com and conduct a simple search.

2. To enter an event, click thePOST AN EVENT button and you will be automatically taken to the Event Posting area.

3. To sign up for your own Automatic Event Notifications, simply click onJOIN US FOR AUTOMATIC EVENT NOTIFICATIONS

These services are absolutely FREE of charge.Give it a try: www.Fly-ins.com

Fly safely,

Greg Herrick, President

Aviation Foundation of America, Inc.

PS: www.Fly-ins.com is not affiliated with any other group or organization and is free for use across all General Aviation associations, organizations and individuals as a service of the donation supportedAviation Foundation of America, Inc. a 501(c)3 public charity.

Web Site to Find Aircraft

Click on the link below to see just about any airplane that you can think of. Cool site.

Find Any Airplane Web Site

New Link added to blog - FAA AIM

Federal Aviation Administration   Aeronautical Information Manual Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures Includes: Basic Errata dated 2/9/2012 and Change 1 dated 7/26/2012 FAA AIM SITE New additon to the Blog.  It is now listed on the left hand side under Aviation Links.  Get the latest information for free.

CAE Airfield Chages

CAE Airfield Changes
Notice Number: NOTC4113

New Taxiway Designations @KCAE effective 11/15/12

During the latter part of 2012 the Columbia Airport will be undertaking several airfield construction projects, one of which is the AirfieldSignageProject. KCAE will adopt the taxiway designation convention standards contained in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5340-18F - Standards for Airport Sign Systems.

The linked sketch provided below reflects both the current taxiway designators (single and double alphabetic characters in black ink) and the new taxiway designators (alphabetic and alphanumeric characters in red ink) that will become effective at 0401Z on 11/15/12. Progress will be shown in updated airfield sketches which will be posted on thePilot Resources Page of the airport website. Dates are approximate. Please check NOTAMS for daily progress updates.

Click -> Airfield Sketch

Please direct any inquiries to either the Airport's Operations or Planning & Development Departments. Operations:  (803) 822-5050, E-mail: t.kutsch@columbiaairport.com Planning/Development:  (803) 822-5041, E-mail:f.murray@columbiaairport.com.

Triple Tree Events

September 5-9 marks the dates for this year’s Triple Tree Aerodrome Fly-In near Woodruff, S.C., your blogger’s favorite sport aviation event of the year.  Compared by many old-timers to the famed Rockford EAA conventions from years past, Triple Tree has all the ingredients needed for success: An incredible 7,000-foot smooth grass runway (SC00), camping, permanent showers, a food court, builder workshops, seminars, two large fishing ponds, a clear stream with a sandy beach, and, for the first time this year, a trip to a nearby sporting clay facility.

Our very own Ed Fisher has a talk from AirVenture this year, “Traditional Homebuilding.”

Click her for more info: Triple tree and the Sport Aviation Association

Photo by: Steve Sanderson

On Saturday, a small but mighty group of Whiteplains neighbors gathered to perform our regular trash pickup duties along the roads that leads to our airpark.  We gathered about 18 bags of trash and found it interesting that those of us who do not live along the road pick up trash for those who do live along the road. We are certain, however, that they appreciate our efforts.  Note the two gentlemen wearing ties, which elevates our cleanup detail to a much higher level!

Old Fashion Hog Picken good time!

Photoshow by: Don Cook

The Ackerman's put on one heck of a "Old Fashion Hog Picken Good Time" cook out today. at the lake. The weather gods look out for us, as the rain stayed away.   Lots of good food, drink, and good company.  Thanks to everyone that made this a great event.

A big welcome to: Amy Olivia Froese 8 lbs. Our newest member at Whiteplains Plantation. 

Whiteplains Runway Lights Notes:

(Whiteplains Pilots)
Dennis, et al.

Sorry that I missed the meeting.  I had it on my calendar but, to be honest, I simply forgot...

The last couple of months have been tough for the lighting system  A lightning strike took out four components simultaneously: it severed a ground wire, fried the microprocessor in the radio receiver, fractured a switch, and burned out the coil on a relay in the day/night controller.  Repairing any system with four independent failures is tough, but eventually, we found them all.

The problem with the west loop of lights is even worse.  There is an underground short circuit somewhere (probably at an underground splice).  When the ground gets wet enough, the circuit breaker pops and half of the lights go out.  When the ground dries out some, all works as normal.  The return of the lights a couple of weeks ago was not due to any action on my part... the ground dried out.  I had Steve Fuller try to help me, but all was working when Steve came out, and thus we couldn't troubleshoot.  Next time we have a failure of this kind, I'll try to get Steve sooner.

I sincerely appreciate the offer of money, but this isn't something that can be bought.  We have to find and fix every underground splice until we've got them all.  Of course, there is no way to know when the last one has been found.  Wholesale replacement of wiring isn't at all cost-effective, in my view.

On the subject of lights... last year, we fabricated large heavy rubber mats around each runway light base to keep the vegetation away from the light fixtures.  Unfortunately, centipede grass likes to creep, and has foiled the plan to a degree.  While the rubber mats allow the tractor to be driven right up to the fixtures, there is still a need to weed-whack or otherwise clean up around the fixtures... all the way to the perimeter of the rubber mat  I hope that the mowing team will consider this in making landscaping assignments.

While I have everyone's attention.. please be sure to tell me right away if the tractor (or anything else) hits a runway light.  More importantly, tell me if the tractor impacts one of the legs of a VASI box.  I can re-aim the VASI syatem pretty easily, but not if I am unaware that they have been disturbed.  A mis-aimed VASI could be fatal at night.

Ken

On Aug 21, 2012, at 10:17 AM, DPerry6671@aol.com wrote:

BOD of Whiteplains

 

At the Pilots meeting last night we reviewed the runway lighting issues. Unfortunately Ken Plesser was not there to make comment.

 

Two issues were brought up and a motion was (by myself) presented but not followed up on. 

 

First I must say, it was said at last night Whiteplains pilots meeting that this has no negative direction at Ken's volunteer work on the lighting system! He has done and does a great job in keeping the old infrastructure working with what he has to work with!

 

When the lighting  system is down or acting up for one week or two weeks that is not so bad in my opinion. But when it goes into week three, four and so on the pilots  start to ask why does it take so long to repair our lights?  Also our liability for an accident increases to a point of real concern.

 

With that said, a motion was brought up last night by myself and others agreed, but was not followed up with,

 

1.If we can not fix the lights turn them off until they are.....Half the lights working at night is not acceptable.

 

2. This was not a motion at last nights meeting, but was discussed, that the BOD of Whiteplains take acction and fund the repairs of the runway lights.  

 

In closing, It is not fair to ask Ken to do all of this by himself and it is also not acceptable for the pilots of Whiteplains to go such a long time with runway light problems. So I am asking the BOD to resolve this problem.

 

Thank You

 

Dennis Perry

Whiteplains Pilot

SCBC Location Change

The September 30th Breakfast Club has moved from Laurens to Greenville Downtown. The runway at Laurens is being re-surfaced and they were not sure if they would be finished in time or not. Note that we will also be at Greenville again on December 9th. Talk to Greer Approach, talk to Downtown Tower and taxi right up to the Runway Cafe! See you there.

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KGMU

Camper 4 Sale!

See the For Sale section, or click on this link Camper 4 Sale!

Whiteplains Pilots Meeting

Just a reminder to mark your calendars to attend the Whiteplains Pilot's Association meeting on Monday, August 20th at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held in Jim Wheat's hangar.

Whiteplains Plantation Announcement

Due to the weather conditions the work on the runway has been postponed.  If weather doesn't permit the work to start tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8th, we will likely have to put it off until next week.

Some of the runway markings on the approach end of 9 need to be repainted to conform to standard markings.  The easiest way for this to be done is to seal coat over the existing markings and repaint the following day.  To do it correctly we need to close that end of the runway on August 7 & 8.  We anticipate the work being done early in the day allowing us to reopen the runway in the afternoons.

Please be aware there may be equipment and people on the runway tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8th.

In addition, there are two areas at the Phase II entrance that were patched and will be seal coated on Tuesday morning.  The entrance will be unavailable for a few hours in the morning.

Due to the weather conditions the work on the runway has been postponed.  If weather doesn't permit the work to start tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8th, we will likely have to put it off until next week.

Some of the runway markings on the approach end of 9 need to be repainted to conform to standard markings.  The easiest way for this to be done is to seal coat over the existing markings and repaint the following day.  To do it correctly we need to close that end of the runway on August 7 & 8.  We anticipate the work being done early in the day allowing us to reopen the runway in the afternoons.

Please be aware there may be equipment and people on the runway tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8th.

In addition, there are two areas at the Phase II entrance that were patched and will be seal coated on Tuesday morning.  The entrance will be unavailable for a few hours in the morning.

2012 SC Breakfast Club - Salisbury (Rowen County), NC - August 5, 2012

Video by: CAYCEHOUSEOFCATS's channel

Last weeks SCBC that was held in Salisbury, NC

SC Breakfast Club to visit RUQ

On Sunday, Aug. 5, the world’s oldest continually active flying club will make its only annual trip out of South Carolina to the Rowan County Airport (RUQ) in Salisbury, NC.
“EAA Chapter 1083 has been honored to have hosted this prestigious group of aviators for the past 12 years,” noted Jack Neubacher.

The South Carolina Breakfast Club, led by President Gerald Ballard, has been visiting airports around South Carolina and a few surrounding states every other Sunday since 1938, missing only events during World War II when fuel was not available. This is a club that has no dues — you join by attending your first meeting, officials said, adding “the only rule is to fly safe.”
Aircraft will start arriving at about 8 a.m. and breakfast will be served from 8:30 until everyone goes home. The “official meeting,” which includes awards and sharing past and future stories, gets underway about 10 a.m. and by 11 a.m. all but the most dedicated hangar fliers will be on their way down the taxiway for takeoff.

In the past, depending on weather, we have more than 100 airplanes, plus a large contingent of drive-in visitors,  joining us for this annual breakfast event, Neubacher noted.

For more information: Flyscbc.com, EAA1083.com

Above information from: General Aviation News

Next month - Triple Tree Fly-IN

Next month is Tripp-Tree fly-in time.  This year it is from September 5-9th.  Click for more information.  Triple Tree Fly-IN SC00

Vintage Aircraft Web Site

Click on this link to see a cool web site for old aircraft.  Vintage Aircraft

Thanks to Bill Como for sharing this.

Whiteplains Plantation Announcement

We are always looking to improve safety while maintaining reasonable access to all areas of our neighborhood.

In the interest of safety we want to remind everyone that runway incursions must be keep to a minimum.  If and when you must use the runway to access your property, please do so with extreme caution.  Keeping vehicle traffic off the runway, except when absolutely necessary will help tremendously to promote aircraft safety.  Please use the taxiway to go from one end of the runway to the other. Driving on the runway should be a matter of necessity not a matter of convenience, and aircraft always have the right-of-way. 

Vehicle parking on the residential roadways and on the taxiway should be avoided.  If you must park within 20 feet of the center of the taxiway or on the residential roadways, please limit your time to five minutes.  By limiting your parking time vehicle and aircraft movements will not be impeded.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  If you have any thoughts, ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Photo Mission in B17

                                                     Click here.



A short video what it was like, being in the B17 with 17 Zero's after you.

Smooth Landing 7-29-2012

Video by: Don Cook

 Check out Phil Rainwater's landing out Whiteplains on Runway 27.

FIsh Fry July 2012

Nice turn out and a great time was had by all for the Fish-Fry at Jim's hangar.  Thanks Jeff and Jim for hosting and planning this event.

Pictures by: Posie Cook

Great HD VIdeo of B-17

Click here for video:  http://vimeo.com/18135369

SaberCat1 filming in HD the B17 and the B25 WWII Bombers over and around Arizona's Superstition Mountains and Saguaro Lake. H5 Productions, in conjunction with The Commemorative Air Force filmed these aircraft during the Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 13th, 2010. The B17 Bomber was flown by pilot Russ Gilmore and the B25 Bomber was flown by pilot Spike McLane. The base for these bombers is Falcon Field located in Mesa, Arizona. SaberCat1 pilot, Mitch Kelldorf. SaberCat1 aerial cinematographer, Mike Murray. Editor, Mike Murray.

Subject: Runway lighting

 Pilots,

The lightning storm a couple of weeks ago generated a quadruple failure.  The microprocessor in the radio receiver was fried, a relay coil burned out, a switch failed, and a ground wire was burned in two.

All are now repaired and all of the control functions work as intended: dim lights on at dusk, PCL for bright lights, PCL for the VASI, day/night VASI brilliance, and shutdown at midnight.

However a separate failure (apparently an underground splice) has the west loop of runway lights inoperative (the circuit breaker trips).  We will be getting to that as soon as we can get the right people/tools lined up.

Ken

Whiteplains Plantation Phase II

Phase II irrigation work is moving along.  Click on link below for pictures.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3704094564505.2139592.1339712937&type=3&l=9db62aa3c5

Video and Pictures by: Don Cook

SCBC at Triple Tree Procedure

Please check back from time to time for updates and before you leave to come to the Triple Tree Aerodrome Fly-In

Last Revision date: 7/18/2012

(Only change is ground Frenquency is now 123.9)

Printable Version: Arrival_Procedure_8_16_2011.pdf (updated PDF soon.)

TRIPLE TREE AERODROME ARRIVAL PROCEDURE

Due to the increased volume of traffic in the past few years, Triple Tree has adjusted the Arrival procedures for the fly-in to accommodate the pilots AND professionals in the control tower. This will help alleviate any potential hazards and ensure a safe and expeditious flow of traffic into a fun-filled environment.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES FROM THE WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER:
·        Approach Triple Tree (except Ultra-Lights) from a point 8 NM south of the airport.  The landmark that will be used to identify this point is the Wal-Mart Distribution Center          (N 34.543’ W 81.995’) (GRD 020/19.5 NM) which is located just south of Interstate 385 and US Highway 221. This landmark will be referred to as “Wally World”.
·        From Wally World fly a heading of 020º along US Highway 221 and look for the town of Enoree (N 34.650 W 81.956). From Enoree, fly a heading of 305º and fly directly over the Triple Tree Control Tower. Enter a midfield left downwind (northwest) for Runway 3 or, if runway 21 is the active, a right downwind. A close-in downwind would be appreciated. Tower will instruct you on landing sequence and traffic advisories at this point.  
·        All arrivals: Keep radio chatter to the absolute minimum. When checking in over Wally World and Enoree, just state your Type and Color; No “N” number. Radio congestion at this point is not safe! Monitor the Multi-com frequency of 122.9 MHz as far out as practical.  Be on your toes!
·        Maintain 85 KIAS (or 96 MPH) & 1,700 MSL. Landing lights on.
·        Twins: Same instruction as above except fly at 100 KIAS or less & 2,000 MSL. You will be overflying aircraft on the same heading off “Wally World” who may or may-not be following the altitude restrictions. Eyes out the clear part of the canopy!
·        Ultra-Lights: Enter the opposite downwind (southeast) at 1,200 MSL (500 AGL). If radio equipped, listen for advisories on 122.9. If not radio equipped, sequence yourself as best you can. Keep a close pattern and we’ll work traffic around you. Clear the runway ASAP.
·        AGAIN, your best radio etiquette and then only state your aircraft type and color e.g., “white over blue Bonanza, Wally World”.
·        Clear the runway ASAP to the east. Look for a “Follow-Me” vehicle and switch to123.9 to communicate your intentions. Make sure that your mags and master switches are off. Please check 121.5 for ELT.
NORDO Aircraft: If you plan on flying into the aerodrome with no radio (NORDO); please call the control tower @ (864-420-0596) and provide them with the following info:       

1. Type
2. a/c
3. Color
4. Departure Point
5. ETA to the Airport

   
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
When departing runway 3 or 21, fly runway heading until reaching 3NM (or above 2000 MSL) then proceed on course.
Lastly: Welcome to Triple Tree and enjoy the FUN, FELLOWSHIP and HOSPITALITY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND WE ENJOY HAVING YA’LL!!!

Corsair WWII traning films

If you are considering buying a Corsair, Don Taylor sent us a couple of videos that you need to watch:

WWII Corsair pilot training films...

Note all the cautions about "heavy left wing" on takeoff, landing, and stall practice. Also note "chicken coup" canopy. (F4U-1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0BYq3yevs&feature=related Part One Although the next film says "part 1", it is part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-PwTTQz6Zw&feature=relmfu

Sign up now. Earn Wings credits.

WEBINARS: AIRCRAFT CONTROL IN SPINS
Presenter Benjamin Freelove, operations manager and flight instructor at the Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety and a member of the 2012 U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, will take a detailed look at how control inputs affect aircraft spin characteristics. Freelove will use his years of expertise to expose the real science behind the aerodynamics of autorotation.

• Wednesday, July 11: Aircraft Control in Spins (Wings Credit) with Benjamin Freelove
• Thursday, July 12: AirVenture 2012 Features and Attractions with Jim DiMatteo
• August 8 at 8 p.m.: Engine Motors (AMT & Wings Credit) with Mike Busch

All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT unless otherwise noted, and they require registration. To find out more about upcoming EAA Webinars and to register, visit the Webinars page.
EAA gratefully acknowledges the support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. for their generous sponsorship of our webinar programs.

EAA News - Young Eagles Fuel Exemption Comment Deadline Is July 16

Click on the link below for information on Young Eagles Fuel Exemption.  You only have a few days left to tell the FAA to keep fuel exemption for YE flights.  Or go direct to the FAA web site at: FAA-2012-0442-0001http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0442-0001

EAA News - Young Eagles Fuel Exemption Comment Deadline Is July 16

4th of July Gilbert Peach Festival

Left is our crew for this years

Gilbert Peach Festival

Cody, Candance,

Don & Posie,

Bill and Peggy

Video from today's Peach Festival July 4 -2012 DAC Promo Video

Water Pipe Repair at Whiteplains

Jim Causey, was able to find a leak that they have been looking for over a year.  Thanks to the dry weather, Jim notice at the corner of the street a green area about 3 feet in diameter. Using a post hole digger, he discovered that the ground below was wet.  As you can see, the heavy work was done by no other than Vern Scott, while Jim gave coaching and direction from his chair, with an umbrella in one hand. Naturally on such a hot day,  a cold beer in the other hand while Vern dug in the 106 degree heat.  They (Scott) is going to fill in the hole tomorrow after checking for any more leaks.

FAA Safety Team Note

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education

Moving Away From Paper - The use of MedXPress is mandatory beginning October 1, 2012 Notice Number: NOTC3897 Effective October 1, 2012, pilots must use FAA MedXPress to complete an electronic application  for an Airman Medical Certificate or Airman Medical and Student Pilot Certificate, FAA Form 8500-8.   As many of you know, the Federal Government is taking steps across the board to become more efficient and to reduce costs, and our move to electronic records is consistent with those initiatives.   One of the significant enhancements will establish a tracking program so that pilots and AMEs can query the system and electronically determine the status of applications.   Future enhancements will also transition air traffic control specialists (ATCSs) to MedXPress, after internal FAA coordination and some modifications to the ATCS certification system.   Why wait for the October 1, 2012 deadline? We encourage you to begin using MedXPress today. MedXPress is located at https://medxpress.faa.gov/  If applicants have any technical issues with MedXPress, they may reach MedXPress Support at 877-287-6731.

History, and a hot dog

Click on the link below for some information on a cool project that is happening right here up the road at Owen's Downtown airport.

History, and a hot dog

This is a great way to support our Vets

Volunteer Pilots Needed!!!

Mission:  To Salute, honor and pay tribute to America’s military men and women, including our veterans on the 4th of July.

Background:  Salute from the Shore is a very accessible opportunity for South Carolina beachgoers to honor and pay tribute to our armed forces on Independence Day, the most important patriotic day of the year for all Americans.  Organized in 2010, the Salute features a flyby of four F-16s from Shaw Air Force base down the entire coastline of South Carolina.  Beach-goers dress in red, white and blue, create patriotic displays visible from the air and wave their American flags as the jets fly at low altitude overhead.  On July 4th of 2012, four F-16s from the 79th Fighter Squadron, “The Flying Tigers”, from Shaw Air Force base will fly the mission from north to south beginning at 1:00 pm on the North Carolina/South Carolina border.  “The Flying Tigers” were the last Americans to leave Iraq and are proud to be flying this mission!

Scenes along the SC coast are filmed on shore and by aerial photographers.  Additionally, men, women and children have an opportunity to offer their own personal tributes which are recorded by professional videographers on the beaches.  All of the scenes are compiled and distributed through various internet sources, the Salute from the Shore website (www.salutefromtheshore.org) and via DVD to military personnel around the globe as a way of showing them South Carolinians’ appreciation for their courageous service to our country.

We are told by the Air Force that Salute from the Shore is likely the largest flyby in the history of America as it is witnessed by an estimated one million people on the beaches of South Carolina.

New Initiative:  The organizers of Salute from the Shore want to take the Salute to new heights in 2012 by specifically acknowledging the selfless contributions of America’s veterans.  In addition to a comprehensive public relations campaign highlighting the veterans, it is our goal to fly numerous vets down the beach, preceding or immediately following the F16s, to give these representatives of our military an opportunity to have a birds’ eye view of the patriotic spectacle on the beaches and witness first-hand this tribute to them and their peers.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!  To accomplish the flyby of veterans, Salute from the Shore needs many, many volunteer pilots to fly a patriotic mission on July 4th.  The concept includes a parade of private airplanes filled with veterans who most likely will be selected from those who have participated in the Honor Flights to Washington, DC.

If you want more information or you are inclined to volunteer your aircraft, your fuel and your time to participate in the flyby, please contact John Folsom at your earliest convenience.

Salute from the Shore can always use additional volunteers to provide aerial photography.  Helicopter pilots, professional or highly qualified amateur photographers are essential to producing high quality video to share with our military men and women.

CONTACT
John W. Folsom
803.401.4265
john.folsom@colliers.com

FAA Docket on 3rd Class Medicals

If you haven't commented on the proposed changes to 3rd class
medicals, you should go now and do it. It takes literally a minute or
two. And forward this to your pilot friends, and your potential pilot
friends, and your no-longer flying pilot friends, and everyone that
may support it.

The proposal has been on the FAA docket since March 20, and only ~2000
people have commented on it since it opened up for public comment!
Tens if not hundreds of thousands of pilots could be directly and
immediately affected by this positive change, and no one cares enough
to write a sentence or two supporting it? And if you're not having
medical questions now, you most likely will in the future. Why have we
become so apathetic?

Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0350-0001
and comment now!

For more info, see the AOPA article at
http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2012/120612time-running-out-to-support-medical-exemption.html

The Ambassador 2012 News Letter

For the Mooney folks at Whiteplains, here is the latest Mooney Ambassador news letter. With list of current event inside. 

If you have a news letter for your MFG plane, email it to me so I can post it.

Click on this link below:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=137e6bf75727952b&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D4eaaf96373%26view%3Datt%26th%3D137e6bf75727952b%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQjtAReWXh7QJoIo4uVS465o4hqMw&pli=1

Acadia Air Tour Flight Bar Harbor, ME

Video by: Don Cook

Last week we managed to get up to Bar Harbor, in Maine.  Got a short flight around the island in a Cessna 182.  Great place, and the view from the air made the flight worth while.  The airport is really nice.  I wouldn't mind going back, but this time in the Mooney.

Jim Causey 6-8-2012 RV Flight

Video by: Don Cook Short video of Jim Causey during his BFR flight with Mike Moore this past Friday.

Update on Raceair Designs and Lil' Bitts

More information on our very own, Ed Fisher from the EAA.

http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2012-05_raceair.asp

K-Mart Breakfast Club

Photo By: Steve Sanderson

Our thanks to all of those who are still employed for joining us at K-Club on Memorial Day Monday.  They came to see for themselves what their Social Security contributions are supporting.