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Northern Palm Beach County Experimental Aircraft Association

Chapter 203, Inc., April 2013

THE NEXT EAA CHAPTER 203 MEETING WILL BE HELD AT

NORTH COUNTY AIRPORT IN THE PALM BEACH AVIONICS

HANGAR at 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. From the

junction of the Beeline Highway (SR710) and PGA Blvd (SR786) go

2.6 miles NW; turn left at the airport sign, cross the train tracks.

Follow the road to Jim’s hangar, which is on the left-hand side

before you get to the FBO terminal.

Can You Identify This Aircraft?

The answer will be in next month’s “Hangar Talk”

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April Member Meeting

The April meeting will be on the 17th to avoid conflicts with Sun N Fun in Lakeland, FL. Subsequent months’ meetings will continue to be

on the second Wednesday of each month.

The April program will include our hotdog/,burger feast. Also, we will be presenting a donation of $1000 to the Neurocel spine therapy organization in memory of our departed member Gary Gustafson.

Gary’s widow will be on hand to present the check.

The rest of the meeting will consist of the continuation of the robot/drone/rc helicopters that we started in November. If we recall, the fellows promised to return and fly them in the daylight so we will have

a better understanding of their capabilities.

March Board Meeting

The next Young Eagle flights date was confirmed for May 18th and the new eagle flight program was discussed. The ways in which the chapter plans to implement this are still being drawn

up.

Happenings By Joe Scaglione

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Based on the two-seat Model 65 L-3 powered army observation

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Here’s the answer to last month’s Aircraft Identification Question

Aeronca TG-5 Glider

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and liaison aircraft, the training glider TG-5 retained the wings, tail unit and aft fuselage of the L-3, but introduced a new front fuselage providing a third seat. A total of 253 TG-5's were supplied to the USAAF: 42-57229 to 42-57478, 43-12493 to 43-12495. Three of these, 42-57457, 42-57461, and 42-57462, were transferred to the US Navy designated XLNR-1, BuNo. 36422 to 36424.

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Air Traffic Control Facility Closures

Notice Number: NOTC4665

On February 22, 2013, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Michael Huerta jointly announced the possible impacts of a budget sequestration on FAA operations. This announcement included notification of potential closure of over 100 air traffic control towers, with those impending closures beginning April 7, 2013. The FAA has subsequently released a list of 149 control towers that will be closed and the agency has made the decision to keep 24 federal contract towers open, read: Press Release – FAA Makes Tower Closing Decision.

[Follow this link for a list of closed towers-Ed.] http://www.faa.gov/news/media/fct_closed.pdf

As the probability of these tower closures and reduced operating hours nears, it is important to increase our awareness of proper operating practices and procedures at airports without an operating control tower. Although we often hear these airports called “uncontrolled”, you can help ensure continued safe and controlled operations through adherence to published practices and procedures. Of course, “non-towered airport” is the proper term to use for an airport without an operating control tower.

There are many resources that provide advisory information for operations at airports without an operating control tower.

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These include the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Advisory Circular (AC) 90-66A , CFR 91.113 (Basic Right of Way Rules), CFR 91.126 and CFR 91.127 (Traffic Flow Rules at Non-Towered Airports). A APlease also note that some aeronautical experience for pilot certification requires takeoffs and landings at a towered airport. This may increase activity at the remaining towered airports, and will necessitate diligent planning on the part of training providers, instructors and students.

So, what can I do?

Always check NOTAMs prior to flight.

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. Remember, communication includes listening, not just transmitting.

Stay alert and continually scan for traffic. This may include turbojet, turboprop or helicopter operators that are not accustom to “standard traffic patterns” at your airport.

Be aware that you may now be sharing the traffic pattern with non-radio equipped aircraft or ultralights.

Spend some time with your CFI improving your knowledge and skills.

Improve your knowledge by completing one or more of the many on-line courses available through the FAASafety.gov website.

Remember, safety is every pilot’s responsibility. Have a safe and enjoyable flight!

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Sport Pilot & Private Pilot Ground School

1. Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed? A. VA B. VLO C. VNE

2. To overcome the symptoms of hyperventilation, a pilot should A. swallow or yawn. B. slow the breathing rate. C. increase the breathing rate.

3. How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots? A. 2.45 NM. B. 3.35 NM. C. 4.08 NM.

4. What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating? A. Reduce the airspeed. B. Increase the RPM. C. Enrichen the fuel mixture.

(Answers are on pages eight and nine.)

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Sport Pilot & Private Pilot Ground School

1. Answer A is correct. VA is the maneuvering speed. This is an important speed that is not color coded on the airspeed indicator. Maneuvering speed varies with gross weight and other factors. VLO is the maximum landing gear operation speed. That is, the fastest speed at which you can operate the landing gear. VNE is the never-exceed speed, indicated by a red radial line on the airspeed dial. Reference: 14 CFR § 1.1 2. Answer B is correct. The Aeronautical Information Manual, paragraph 8-1-3 states: The symptoms of hyperventilation subside within a few minutes after the rate and depth of breathing are consciously brought back under control. The buildup of carbon dioxide in the body can be hastened by controlled breathing in and out of a paper bag held over the nose and mouth. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual

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3. Answer C is correct. 98 knots = 98nm in 1 hour = 98nm in 60 minutes 98 / 60 = 1.633nm / minute 2.5 minutes x 1.63 nm / minute = 4.08nm Reference: FAA-H-8083-3 4. Answer C is correct. AC 61-23C, Chapter 2 states: If the fuel/air mixture is too rich, i.e., too much fuel in terms of the weight of air, excessive fuel consumption, rough engine operation, and appreciable loss of power will occur. Because of excessive fuel, a cooling effect takes place which causes below normal temperatures in the combustion chambers. This cooling results in spark plug fouling. Conversely, operation with an excessively lean mixture, i.e., too little fuel in terms of the weight of air, will result in rough engine operation, detonation, overheating, and a loss of power. Reducing the airspeed would create less airflow and therefore less cooling. Increasing the RPM would cause the engine to overheat at a greater rate. Reference: AC 61-23, Chapter 2

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President: Steve Sinclair

8768 Oldham Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33412

561-758-2911

Vice President: Bill Siegel

189 Warm Springs Terrace, Wellington, FL 33414

561-798-3826

Secretary: Joe Scaglione

945 Marlin Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458

561-746-4229

Treasurer: Scott Curry

11159 Thyme Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

561-691-4791

Young Eagles: Rick Golightly

348 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458

561-747-9100

Membership: Jim Cook

130 Euphrates Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

561-625-9335

Program Director: Scott Thatcher

4174 Larch Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

561-622-4237

Librarian: Ana Scaglione

945 Marlin Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458

561-746-4229

Newsletter Editor: Orville Alwin

638 N US HWY 1, #153, Tequesta, FL 33469

561-427-4538

Website: Courtesy of Scott Thatcher http://eaa203.com/

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Annual Dues $35.00

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Other Stuff EAA Chapter 203

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President Steve Sinclair Vice President Bill Siegel Secretary Joe Scaglione Treasurer Scott Curry Program Director Scott Thatcher Membership Chair Jim Cook Young Eagles Rick Golightly Librarian Ana Scaglione 501(C)3 Coordinator Scott Curry Newsletter Orville Alwin

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MEETINGS The Chapter normally meets monthly at 6:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month at Palm Beach Avionics hangar at North County Airport. Guests are welcome to attend two meetings, but are expected to join the Chapter at the third. Dues are $30.00 per year.

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