EAA Chapter 36

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Member Notes

Our Next Chapter Meeting
will be held on June 12, 2012 at 7:30 PM, in the Pilots Lounge on the Hagerstown Airport.
Social time 7:00 PM, with snacks.
Please plan to attend, as there will be discussions on future plans effecting your chapter. Why not ask a friend or neighbor to come along with you?

2011 Potomac Airpark Picnic at Hancock, MD
Details and Photos.

Hagerstown Wings and Wheels, October 15 & 16, 2011, photos

Our 2011 Awards Banquet coverage

Green Landings 10/09/11 fly-in/drive-in picnic photos

Young Eagles Rally 11-06-2010

Young Eagles website

News and Views

The New Class D Airspace and Tower Operations at Frederick, MD

White House Rejects Congressional Plea On GA User Fees

Aviation Explorers an Excellent Outlet to Engage Youth. Details

House Bill 1100 (HB 1100), designed to repeal the six percent (6%) sales and use tax (SUT) related to fixed-wing aircraft in PA. Details

How to Build an Airplane, by Red Green
Oshkosh 365 Discussion forum

Ethanol - free, Gas Finder
At the bottom of the page click on your state.

Aircraft Re-registration Requirement Update

New Runway Crossing Procedure.

Future Fuel?
The Fate of 100LL
Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin 100VLL fuel

FAA Aviation News Special Medical Issue Now Available
Focus on medical issues relevant to the GA community with special emphasis on the FAA's aeromedical staff, services, and resources.

FAA practice test on various pilot levels. Smarter pilots mean safer skies.

FAA's Proposal Would Adversely Affect Homebuilt Movement
Campaign to voice opposition continues

On Line Safety Quiz here

51 Percent Rule Moratorium

AOPA'S Air Safety Foundation
is giving away a free gift for taking their three question quiz, and also, click here to take ASF’s FREE Aging Aircraft Online Course.

Charity Flying Safety Brief
If you conduct sightseeing flights, read this

FAA revamping the wings program. Read more

AOPA's aviation forums L earn from others

EAA Warbirds of America Report
outlines what NATA and EAA Warbirds of America (WOA) have been doing on your behalf. Details

The Online Pilot Community
where you can talk to new friends who love flying as much as you do. Log On

EAA Video Oral History Archive is now available for viewing
on the Timeless Voices website

Learn To Fly
EAA's alcohol test kit ensures safety of auto fuel
Aging GA aircraft and The FAA
How to keep older aircraft flying
NTSB takes on GA weather hazards
EAA responds to call for aviation user fees
Pilot Certificates to undergo several changes

Sport Pilot News

Attention, Experimental/Homebuilt Pilots
Category and Class Rating Required to Carry Passengers, D etails
EAA offers E-LSA inspection courses
Aero-News sport plane resource guide
What Light Sport can do for you
EAA Sport Pilot Sourcebook
Complete list of Sport Pilot-Eligible Aircraft
The latest Light-Sport Plane News

The final rule for light sport aircraft and sport pilots for the 2008 LSA/Sport Pilot NPRM is available here.

Flight Planning

Interested in flying to or from Hagerstown Regional Airport?
Try AeroPlanner.com's Distance Calculator

Digital sectionals, private airport info available online.

Flight Planning from EAA

Current fuel prices
around your area, or near your intended destination.
Discount fuel card.
Top 3 fuel-saving ideas.
Information for pilots,
attractions and restaurants near airports throughout the US.

Trip Calculator here

AFSS Locations here

Current, continuously updated weather information; easy-to-understand plain language weather; flight plan filing and closing; and automated flight planning.
Complete flight planning
TFR's and NOTAM'S

TFR's

All Local and Transit Pilot.
What is the Washington, D.C. ADIZ? Take a look

Attention

The Top 10 Pilot Errors
The Full Story
Human factors

Icing Conditions
On Thin Ice (PDF)
Ice Belongs in Drinks (PDF)

When the Runway Becomes an Ice Rink (PDF)

Questions?

How can we help you?
To ask a question regarding government issues, e-mail govt@eaa.org.
If you have a question about registration, airmen, aircraft and medical certification, safety records, performance, or any other matter, e-mail infoserv@eaa.org.

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Contents of The Hagerstown Homebuilder and these web pages are solely the viewpoints of the authors. No claim is made and no liability is assumed, expressed or implied as to the technical accuracy or safety of the material presented. The viewpoints expressed are not necessarily those of EAA Chapter 36 or the Experimental Aircraft Association.