by George Douglas | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016-June Newsletter, Ask Your President
Several years ago we did a Tennessee Air Tour. It was based on the traditional Michigan air tour. Also there are many charity events in the Knoxville area where we could expose adults to flying. These kinds of events offer tax advantages also. Maybe we could offer a...
by George Douglas | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016-June Newsletter, Message from the President, Young Eagles
May weather finally allowed us to hold a very successful Young Eagles rally at Downtown Island Airport. We had 100 kids registered to take their first flights, but only 63 showed up and flew for the first time in their young lives. The parents were just as excited as...
by George Douglas | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016-June Newsletter, Safety Tip
I am sharing what I feel is an important message from the AYA (American Yankee Association) organization I belong to. — George AYA member’s trouble prompts discussion about “busting airspace” For the second time this year, an AYA member has landed in...
by George Douglas | May 1, 2016 | 2016-May Newsletter
This month has flown by quickly with some of our members attending Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland – and many more of our members volunteering at the very successful Smoky Mountain Air Show. We manned the info tent, signed up several new members and have many Young Eagles in...
by George Douglas | Apr 2, 2016 | 2016-April Newsletter, Message from the President
As we move into the spring season it is a happy time for us Aviators. Better weather makes for nicer flying and more of it. Keep in mind that we will not be holding our regular meeting for April, as it is going to be a busy month for our chapter members. The first...
