Download the latest issue of On Final now. It contains a story about Niels Sorensen written by Norm Tesmar, photography tips by Peter Denny, and the introduction of a Chapter 25 history project. The newsletter also contains dates, times and directions for three upcoming events: June chapter meeting, the Annual Chapter Picnic, and the June Young Eagles. Download the June On Final now.
Mark Korin will be presenting and demonstrating is Alpha Systems AOA (Angle-of-Attack) instrument. Mark is from Ramsey, MN, where he has design, engineering, machining, testing operations to produce an his instrument.
Mark is an Electrical/Mechanical engineer, with design interests in several areas. The angle of attack system he has is an outstanding example of a critical piece of instrumentation that we all probably should have in our airplanes. He has modified and improved the system to the state of a very visible, useful, easy to install instrument. Mark has also developed an excellent demonstration of the system, as mounted on an aircraft panel. This device, along with his wide array of descriptive informational material should be of great value to us all, pilot or pilot wannabe, builder or builder wannabe.
Download the latest On Final newsletter for directions and more details.
Chapter 25 member Mike Schoen was recently on KSTP discussing the negative impact of user fees on Angel Flight operations. Since Mike’s story aired, the FAA reauthorization act was passed funding the FAA through 2012 without user fees. Efforts such as Mike’s definitely make a difference!
You can also read the text story.
Received from Steve Buss, EAA Manager of Chapters:
I am writing today to share with you the latest information on the controversial TSA Security Directive (1542-08F). The directive, which has a June 1 implementation date, applies to airports where general aviation operations coexist with scheduled airline service, even where the airline service is minimal.
Details of this TSA directive started coming to light late last year, as airport officials began advising airport users to prepare for security changes. Since then, EAA has partnered with AOPA, NBAA, GAMA and others to voice concern and raise awareness on The Hill.
We believe the measures are unnecessary, don’t enhance national security, are costly, impractical, and threaten general aviation activity. (Read on …)
Chapter 25 member Steve Adkins is building a Hummel UltraCruiser. Check out his project website at: http://quid.us/hummel/.
Dale Johnson and others are building -rebuilding -two CG4 gliders. They currently have parts for about 3 1/2 gliders. The project is in a warehouse in Eagan off of Lone Oak Road. Dale is building ribs and tail feather in his shop at home. If you are interested in more information call Dale at 952 890 3905.
Check out these amazing photos provided by Steve Adkins:
