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 | 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...
by Jerry Depew | Apr 2, 2016 | 2016-April Newsletter, News, Young Eagles
ATTENTION YOUNG EAGLE VOLUNTEERS All Young Eagles Coordinators, Field Representatives and Pilots are required to complete a training and background check. This training is available to you, free of charge at: www.eaa.org/youthprotection The intent is to create the...
by Jerry Depew | Apr 2, 2016 | 2016-April Newsletter, News
The Cleveland Regional Jet Port (KRZR) hosted a Mountain Flying Course sponsored by Crystal Air Inc. This was a full day class that also included a lunch of grilled hotdogs, chips, cookies and a drink all provided by the FBO. This full day of training included films...
