HANGAR FLYIN'

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION November 2002

BIG COUNTRY CHAPTER # 471, INC.

Henson Family Loss

- Billy Tucker

It is with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Dora Henson this past week. I saw her at the hangar party at the fly in last month and noted how frail she looked.  Our prayers and warmest regards go out to Loren and the family.

I had the honor of visiting Loren and Dora a couple of times when she was in Abilene Regional. She was a kind and gentle person. She faced her illness with courage and dignity and faith.

I am reminded of a passage in the Bible which says, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Psalms 116:15. When one thinks about the word "precious," it seems that the word carries with it the idea that the dying saint is in the constant watch and care of God.

Surely, He walked with Dora through the valley, and introduced her to the health and vitality of eternity.

Oshkosh Bound!

- Gray Bridwell

Saturday October 19th a group of EAA 471 members gathered together for a impressive video of the sights and sounds of Oshkosh at Gray’s house. Beef stew was consumed and Hobby’s wife Darlene finalized the night with peach and cherry cobbler.

Members shared the experiences they had in the past with those who had not yet been. Many wives were present supporting the trip. About 20 people in total were present to eat and have fun. A good time was had by all . . .

Members in attendance:

Gray Bridwell

Billy Tucker

Tim McMurray

Hobby Stevens

Seymour Beitscher

Chris Ulibarri

Brian Bauries

David Martin

Ed Bumpass

Dick Humphrey

Tiny Malm

TSA and FAA Issue Picture Identification Requirements

Beginning Monday, October 28, 2002, all pilots must carry photo identification along with their FAA pilot certificate during flight operations. In a Federal Register release today (October 24), the FAA issued a final rule (Docket No. FAA-2002-11666) that changes Federal Aviation Regulation 61.3, Pilot Identification Requirements. Specific changes are:
FAR 61.3(a): Each person must carry a photo identification acceptable to the Administrator when exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate; and FAR 61.3(l): Each person must present such photo identification when requested to do so by the Administrator, an authorized representative of the NTSB or the TSA, or a law enforcement officer. The FAA expects the most commonly used photo ID will be a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory or possession. Other suitable forms of identification under the new rules are a valid federal or state ID card, a U.S. armed forces' ID, credentials that authorize access to airport secure areas, or other identification that the FAA accepts.
Finding that the security circumstances warranted immediate action, the FAA issued the final rule without prior notice or public comment. But with publication of the final rule the FAA asks for-and will consider-all comments in a comment period that ends on November 27, 2002. If changes to the rule are necessary to address aviation security more effectively, or in a less burdensome but equally effective manner, FAA will make such changes.

EAA Gearing Up for the Final Sport Pilot Rule to be Published

The Sport Pilot Rules are proceeding through the FAA rulemaking process as anticipated. While the FAA legally has until September of 2003 to complete and publish the rule, EAA anticipates that the final rule will be published sometime during the first quarter of 2003.

EAA is not just sitting around waiting, however. EAA Staff from many departments is gearing up to insure that the information and services that our members need will be ready and available when the rules become final. EAA's Vice President of Government and Industry Relations, Earl Lawrence, is also serving as Chairman of the ASTM Consensus Standard Committee insuring that the standards will be ready in a timely fashion for the two new categories of aircraft that the rules will create Special Light Sport & Experimental Light Sport.

In related news, EAA Executive Vice President Bob Warner met with FAA Administrator Marion Blakey on October 21 to underscore the significance of the regulatory package and the importance of FAA finishing the "final stretch" of the multi-year investment FAA has made in this worthy.

For the latest in Sport Pilot Information please check our www.sportpilot.org.

EAA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FLY-IN MOVES TO NEW BRAUNFELS

After five years in Abilene, Texas, the Board of Directors has approved moving the EAA Southwest Regional Fly-In (SWRFI) to New Braunfels, Texas, beginning in 2003.

The fly-in, which was held at Abilene Regional Airport, had fulfilled its five-yard contract in Abilene and the SWRFI board studied its options for future events. It approved a change for 2003 and confirmed New Braunfels Airport (BAZ), located between San Antonio and Austin, as the new site.

In addition, the fly-in is being moved to May, with next Southwest Regional Fly-In will be held May 16-17, 2003.

"New Braunfels should be a great home for the fly-in," said Stan Shannon, President of the Southwest Regional Fly-In. "There is an outstanding airport in the community with nearly 800 acres available for parking, along with two runways, big hangars for vendors and forums, and a community well equipped for tourism activities."

New Braunfels, established as a German settlement in the mid-1800s, has become a popular tourist destination over the past 50 years. For more information on accommodations and other services in the area, contact the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce at 800-572-2626 or visit its web site at www.nbcham.org.

Chapter 471 Ballot

November 9th 2002

Please circle one name ( listed in bold type ) per position. Or you may designate a write-in candidate.

Positions not in bold type are completing the 1st year of a two-year term.

Ballots will be available at the Chapter meeting November 9th at the Pride Hangar. If you are not able to make the meeting and want to vote, please fill out and either mail to the chapter post office box or send with a member who will be attending the meeting.

President: Gray Bridwell

Vice President: Billy Tucker

Write in vote: ________________________________

Write in vote: _______________________________

Write in vote: _______________________________

Write in vote: ________________________________

Director: Wayne McCormick

Director: Charles Screws

Director: Steve West

Past President: Carroll Bird

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SOUTH WEST REGIONAL FLY-IN

YOUNG EAGLES DAY

This is James S. Howard and me after a Young Eagles flight at the South West Regional Fly-In (SWRFI) on September 27th. We had a great time despite the winds but the flight was a good one. James enjoyed the flight and was ready to go again after we landed. The turnout this year was better than last year and we were pleased though we would have loved to be able to fly more Young Eagles. Thanks to everyone who gave their time freely especially the Commander David Marten of the Civil Air Patrol and his cadets, and the students from TSTC who helped out with the aircraft marshalling and registration. Special thanks to Bobby Nichols for his computer talents in making sure the Young Eagles were properly registered and processed. Congratulations to Brian Bauries for being Young Eagles HI-FLYER. Welcome also to our newest Chapter 471 Young Eagles Pilot, Mike Gommel, and his beautiful new RV-4.

PILOT

N-NUMBER

AIRCRAFT

YOUNG EAGLES FLOWN

Chris Ulibarri

N7090K

PA-20

4

Steve West

N502FL

PA-28-140

4

Brian Bauries

N9284J

PA-28-180

7

Tim McMurray

N6176D

PA-22/20

1

Mike Gommel

N423WH

RV-4

1

TOTAL – 17

LOST SQUADRON P-38 SET TO FLY

- Forwarded by Tiny Malm

A historic Lockheed P-38F fighter from World War II is almost set to make

its first flight in more than 60 years. It was one of eight P-38s and two

B-17s en route to England on July 7, 1942, that encountered bad weather,

ran low on fuel, and made precautionary landings on the Greenland ice cap.

The crews were rescued, but the aircraft became entombed in the ice. An

expedition in 1992 recovered "Glacier Girl" from beneath 268 feet of ice.

Roy Shoffner, who sponsored the expedition, shipped the airplane to

Middlesboro, Kentucky, where it has been undergoing restoration ever since.

Weather permitting, the Lost Squadron Museum plans for liftoff on Saturday,

October 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern time from Middlesboro-Bell County Airport

(1A6). Bob Cardin, project manager for the restoration, cautions that the

airport will close at 1 p.m. the day of the flight, and that while visitors

are welcome, transient parking will be limited. He said the museum plans to

provide a live video feed of the flight on its Web site

( http://www.thelostsquadron.com/ ).

If you miss it, The History Channel

is preparing a documentary on "The Lost Squadron"--and "Glacier Girl's"

restoration and first flight--that is scheduled to air March 3, 2003, at

9 p.m. Eastern time.

Upcoming Events

- November 8th Chapter Breakfast Setup. Pride Hangar 5:00pm

- November 9th Chapter Breakfast. Pride Hangar 8:00am.

- July 29th August 4th 2003 AIRVENTURE