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 Jerry Depew | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016-June Newsletter, News
BEECH TALK FLY-IN AT DOWNTOWN ISLAND Max Grogan hosted another BEECH Fly In on Saturday May 21st at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport. Weather was windy and clear below 1700 feet but required IFR for those traveling over any high terrain, but I was able to sneak...
by Jerry Depew | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016-June Newsletter, Young Eagles
DOWNTOWN ISLAND AIRPORT ALSO HOSTED A CHAPTER 17 YOUNG EAGLES EVENT ON MAY 14 The winds were strong but aligned with the runway and most of the kids were tolerant of the bumps. (Sorry about that one, Mark.) We thank the Pilots and Ground Crews for their contributions...
by Jerry Depew | Jun 1, 2016 | 2016-June Newsletter, News
EAA Partners with FAA, Dynon for STC Breakthrough to Upgrade Safety, Reduce Costs for Aircraft Owners EAA, in partnership with Dynon Avionics and the FAA, has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install Dynon’s EFIS-D10A in certain standard category...
