by Ken & Mary Jo Strong | Apr 1, 2017 | 2016-April Newsletter, Safety Tip
Ah, it was a fine autumn afternoon. Lots of sunshine and a slight easterly breeze right down the runway. The student pilot, fresh from his first solo, was eager to tryout his fledgling skills of working the pattern. His instructor told him to work on eight to ten full...
by George Douglas | Apr 1, 2017 | 2016-April Newsletter, News
THE MAY MEETING WILL BE AT DOWNTOWN ISLAND AIRPORT When we meet again in May, we will meet at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (DKX) on the first Monday in May. Again we will meet at 6:30 PM for some social gathering and will begin the mee ng at 7:00 PM. This...
by Jerry Depew | Apr 1, 2017 | 2016-April Newsletter, News, Secretary's Report
Alex Shore is stepping down after 3 years as our Treasurer. Alex is still going to finish up the tax work with the IRS, but will turn over the normal duties to John Haynes ASAP. He has been working to update some chapter legal requirements to keep our government...
by Jerry Depew | Apr 1, 2017 | 2017-April Newsletter, Message from the President
Sun’n’Fun & Our Next Meeting We will not be holding our regular April meeting due to several members attending the Sun N Fun fly-in in Lakeland, Florida. May 1st will be our next meeting and take note that this meeting will be held at DKX Downtown...
by Jerry Depew | Apr 1, 2017 | 2016-April Newsletter, News
While at the Second Saturday Omelet Breakfast at Madisonville (MNV) it was announced that CLYDE MULLINS has been appointed by Mayor Yates as Chairman of the Monroe County Airport Board. Mr. Mullins runs the airport maintenance shop at Madisonville, and having an...