June, 2022

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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

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It’s been a few weeks that our friend Shmulik Dimentstein died in a tragic crash of his HpH Shark just as he was about to land at his home airport Rifle in Garfield County, Colorado. As I’ve written before, soaring is objectively dangerous. Per activity hour, the risk of dying is about 40x greater than when driving a car. However, we also know that it does not have to be so dangerous.

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How Airlines Become Banks, This Is How It Really Works.

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How airlines become banks How is it that the airlines can give away the farm as far as low ticket prices or vouchers and still stay alive? If you ever wondered how airlines can make money when they seem so dysfunctional, then you will enjoy this well thought out video. Below are several questions that I invite you to respond to if you like. Questions give us the ability to apply what we learn and add some value to our career choices.

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In Search of Charlie Brown

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EAA member Kirk Tilley’s journey to pick up his new airplane, a Cessna 150 taildragger nicknamed Charlie Brown. The post In Search of Charlie Brown first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Airline Pilot Training And The Anxiety It Produces Today

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Is Pilot Training Relaxing? When I first started professional flight training in an airline flight school environment there was a certain amount of discomfort involved. Being a new hire airline pilot was kind of like taking a drink out of a firehouse because everything was new. Simulator training was more difficult then because the FAA and individual airlines never thought about the human factors involved during flight training.

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Restoring The New Spirit of St. Louis

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A group of EAA members from Chapter 64 started a new venture to help inspire the next generation. The post Restoring The New Spirit of St. Louis first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Air Force Gunships Panel

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This time on The Green Dot, we welcomed a multigenerational panel of crews from all three of the U.S. Air Force’s major gunship platforms — the AC-47, AC-119, and AC-130 — to discuss the history of gunships and compare experiences from service. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Air Force Gunships Panel first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Keys to a Successful Antique Aircraft Restoration

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the factors and variables to account for when restoring a vintage aircraft. The post Keys to a Successful Antique Aircraft Restoration first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Bits and Pieces: Ruffled Feathers

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One of the first things you notice about flying to Oshkosh is that “chatter” on the airwaves is kept to an absolute minimum — all in an effort to speed along the movements of airplanes and keep said airwaves “open”. The post Bits and Pieces: Ruffled Feathers first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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The Value of Transition Training

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I encourage every pilot to consider some form of periodic transition training. Because different aircraft require one to acquire different skills, transition training serves to make your toolbox of skills larger. The post The Value of Transition Training first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Chapter 251 Spreads the Spirit at Legacy of Liberty Air Show

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EAA Chapter 251 recently exhibited at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The post Chapter 251 Spreads the Spirit at Legacy of Liberty Air Show first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA Chapter 1590’s Greased Lightning

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In late May, EAA Chapter 1590 acquired a new project with an interesting backstory. Though only speculation at first, President Daniel Davis, EAA 592034, and his fellow chapter members can now say they are the proud owners of John Travolta’s first ever airplane, N87112, a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C. The post EAA Chapter 1590’s Greased Lightning first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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What’s in a Name?

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In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray talks about the importance of using proper and consistent terminology. The post What’s in a Name? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Caveat Emptor

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the value and importance of a good prebuy inspection. The post Caveat Emptor first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Remembering the Candy Bomber

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A gathering was held recently to honor the memory of Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, the pilot who became famous as the heroic “candy bomber” during the Berlin Airlift. The post Remembering the Candy Bomber first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Entering the Traffic Pattern

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses different methods for entering the traffic pattern and when each is appropriate. The post Entering the Traffic Pattern first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA’s Attic — Bill Odom Memorabilia

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A closer look at some memorabilia donated to the EAA Aviation Museum by the family of Bill Odom, a CNAC pilot during World War II. The post EAA’s Attic — Bill Odom Memorabilia first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Variety of Gunship Crew Members to Speak at EAA Museum

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Five crew members from the AC-47, the AC-130, and the AC-119 will be presenting about their time spent aboard these gunships, built for the Vietnam War, on Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. The post Variety of Gunship Crew Members to Speak at EAA Museum first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Bowers Fly Baby

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EAA member William Rotenberry takes us through the build of his classic Bowers Fly Baby in the May 2022 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Bowers Fly Baby first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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A Different Angle

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for a safe approach in challenging conditions. The post A Different Angle first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA Chapter 63 Selects 2022 Ray Scholars

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Chapter 63 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, recently awarded Ray Scholarships to two more young people looking to pursue a career in aviation. The post EAA Chapter 63 Selects 2022 Ray Scholars first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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BC AERO Holds First Spring Training for Pilots and Ground Handlers

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EAA member Mike Davenport takes us through a recent spring training exercise for BC AERO, an emergency airlift response organization. The post BC AERO Holds First Spring Training for Pilots and Ground Handlers first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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I Am a SUN ‘n FUN Volunteer!

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The daily attendance of an aviation event, such as SUN ‘n FUN, is only half of the excitement. Being on the grounds for a continuous 24 hours, over several days, is a totally amazing and unique experience! The post I Am a SUN ‘n FUN Volunteer! first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA’s The Green Dot — EC-47 Pilot Jerry Bradley

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This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Jerry Bradley, EAA 879528, who spoke about his career in aviation, which included flying electronic warfare missions in the EC-47 during the Vietnam War. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — EC-47 Pilot Jerry Bradley first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn

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Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate. The post Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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The Top Five Lubrication Mistakes

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the most common errors made when lubricating aircraft components. The post The Top Five Lubrication Mistakes first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Volunteer Spotlight — John Mellberg

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When visitors enter the EAA Aviation Museum, they are greeted by the warm face of one of our proud docents, each with an amazing story of why they are there. One such docent is John Mellberg, EAA 109395. The post Volunteer Spotlight — John Mellberg first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Paying It Forward

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A former Young Eagle is working to inspire the next generation a decade after an introductory flight inspired him. The post Paying It Forward first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event

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EAA Chapter 245 held its first Young Eagles event of 2022 on May 29, and it was a HUGE success The post Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Ruffled Feathers: Airmanship

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What is the meaning of “airmanship”? Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman explains. The post Ruffled Feathers: Airmanship first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Airplane Camping — I Liked It!

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EAA Canadian Council member Scott Knowlton takes his Aircamper for a camping trip. The post Airplane Camping — I Liked It! first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Air Academy to Airline Captain

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Mathew Schaub and his journey from EAA’s aviation summer camp to Delta Air Lines. The post Air Academy to Airline Captain first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Magic on Mount Tobe – Plymouth, Connecticut (N41)

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One EAA member’s airplane camping escape from reality. The post Magic on Mount Tobe – Plymouth, Connecticut (N41) first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Time to Say Goodbye

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EAA member Werner Griesbeck says farewell to his 1938 Fairchild 24. The post Time to Say Goodbye first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Dick Roe Remembered

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Some thoughts and memories about Canadian EAA member Dick Roe. The post Dick Roe Remembered first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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How Do You Become a Pilot?

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Choose your parents wisely The post How Do You Become a Pilot? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Prolific Builders — Pierre Marcotte

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My interest in aviation and all things connected to it, began at a young age. During WWII, my dad was a machinist at Canada Car in Montreal when they had converted the plant into a repair facility for warbirds and trainers. The post Prolific Builders — Pierre Marcotte first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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