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Well, my dad and I were planning to go to Oshkosh this year until he told me that he could not make it. He told me if I wanted to go, I needed to find a ride.. I am asking to see if any of you are planning to go this year and might have a empty seat. You will not be responsible for me, I would throw in some money for extra gas and pay for all my stuff and bring my own tent etc..  I hope it is not to late.. If you could please help me out, post on here or email me at sethjackson06@yahoo.com . I appreciate  for all who could help.

Happy Flying,

Seth Jackson

THE FALL 2010 FLY-IN

September 25 ~ 27, 2010

See their website - http://www.critterslodge.org/

(this is 153 miles from Propwash)~Starting at 6:30P. Aviators like to camp out? Join us we have camping facilities, indoor restrooms, solar outdoor showers, firewood, GOOD FOOD. Call Wendell 903 536 7000

Rain date 10/1

Critter’s Lodge is located on the Houston sectional chart near the 30 degree radial out of Leona identified as “Dillard Airport” (TE01) Packed turf, 3,100 foot lighted runway, elevation 255 ft.~~ MONITORING 122.9 ~~ Land and taxi at your own risk, trees on both sides and end of runway. The runway is suitable for piston driven aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less. Taxi and follow signage to proper parking area to avoid back taxi. taxi and park in mowed areas only.

For reserved campsite parking, we will offer limited “Reserved parking” spaces for $5.00 each on a First Come Basis, along with 22 Acres of pasture parking. For a reserved parking space fly-by early or email us to reserve your preferred space or for site locations (CrittersLodge@starband.net). The deadline for reserved fees is September 18. Looking forward to your visit.

If you would like locate near special friends please let us know in advance, if possible, we will be glad to accommodate you.

Check out the photo of Mike Combs and club members at the Denton Airshow last Saturday in the “Club photos” gallery.

Here’s a link to the info. http://denton.schultzairshows.com/  Mike Combs will be there with Hope One and I will be going to talk with him. Let me know if you want to go. Driving is the only way as there’s a TFR most of the day.

Where is the nearest place to get trike training?

Our very own chapter member, Michael Combs is making headlines with his historic flight, “The Flight for the Human Spirit.”

He made the EAA news today, here is a copy of the story:

From the EAA Website:

April 29, 2010 — Novice sport pilot Michael Combs in on his way to complete his dream of flying in all 50 states in his Remos GX light sport aircraft. Seldom has a new pilot still fresh out of training had the chance to test and practice all of his skills so thoroughly. He is discovering every day all the little problems that veteran pilots know can occur when flying cross-country.  Read more

Unexpected weather changes, a deserted airport, closed restrooms, hotel reservations made for the wrong date, and a controller who sequenced his light-sport aircraft to land behind a Southwest 737 are just a few examples. The reception Michael has received at most airports, at media events, and speaking engagements, however, tell him he is achieving his goal to inspire millions to realize, “It’s never too late to follow your dreams.”

The scheduled departure of his “Flight for the Human Spirit” from Salina, Kansas, on April 5 was delayed a few days because of weather, but as of April 28 he had completed eight of the 40 flying days on his itinerary. Upon reaching Dayton, Ohio, this week, he has flown 37 of the 136 intended legs of his journey. The 19,400 mile flight plan on his list of stops shows he is typically flying 4 legs per day. The trip from Kansas to New York was blessed with good weather and there were fans waiting for him at most airports due to the updates posted on his Facebook page. While in Washington D.C., he and his wife, Michele, took time to visit the Smithsonian. On day four, pilot fatigue and the pressure of flying around highly controlled airspace caused him to draw a blank when controllers cleared him to land on runway 33. He made the right move and asked for help to identify the correct runway.

After leaving New York, it was on to Bangor, Maine and then westward past Niagara Falls to Pennsylvania and Ohio, where storms halted his progress for a time. He’s currently in Indianapolis waiting out the weather, and will proceed to Illinois and Wisconsin. Combs is expected to arrive at Oshkosh on Wednesday, May 5.

Maybe attaching balloons to yourself isn’t so crazy after all, at least thats what this guy thinks as he has now set the world record for flying through the night attached to a bunch of balloons. Read the rest of this entry »

I am flying a Slipstream Revelation with a Rotax 583. I will be in need of an annual in May. I was hoping someone could steer me to someone who is experienced in this type of aircraft.

Thanks!

26th. Annual Flying M Ranch Fly-In and Campout,
and
18th Annual Cub Migration Oct. 22-24, 2010

(4th weekend in Oct.,  Rain or Shine!)
Aircraft Owners, Pilots and other Aviation enthusiasts welcome.
NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC! NO VENDORS