Home for the Summer By now you’re probably home for the summer if you were lucky enough to come and join us in Oshkosh. You probably expect lots of news and pictures about what went on. Unfortunately that will have to wait for our bumper edition next month. Read more › |
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 Fat Fingers We all have them. Fat fingers. Some have bigger hands compared to others, but the term “fat fingers” is not just about the size of your mitts. It is about how you use your hands and how accurately you press, flip, toggle, pull, or twist the controls within an airplane while in flight or on the ground. Read more › |
 Aircraft Partnerships Financially, aircraft ownership is not for the faint of heart. Some general aviation pilots have deeper pockets and longer arms, but many pilots have shorter pockets and short arms. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is comprised of the one-time acquisition of the aircraft, annual fixed costs, variable operating costs, and unforeseen one-time costs. Partnerships are an effective way to help reduce TCO. Read more › |
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FROM THE ARCHIVES |
Fifty Years Ago — August 1973
Paul Poberezny Visit to Meeting Organized by Herb Cunningham ONTARIO CHAPTER OFFICERS MEETING We would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of EAA Chapter 65 in Hamilton for sponsoring a very informative chapter officers meeting for all Ontario Chapters. Frank Zaunscherb, Wendall Haines, and Howard Rexon all worked very hard, and did an excellent job of organizing the meeting. We were very pleased to have EAA International President Paul Poberezny in attendance, and Paul was able to answer many of the questions pertaining to the aims and objectives of EAA, and also to give an insight into the many problems involved in running an organization which has issued over 75,000 membership cards around the world.
Discussions were held as to the most effective way of running a chapter, chapter finances, formats for chapter meetings, MOT regulations, border crossing problems, our designee program, EAAC operation, and many others, and all those present felt that much had been accomplished through a mutual sharing of ideas.
One point brought up for discussion was the cost of operating EAAC. Some Canadians feel that this cost should be paid for by EAA International and that there should not be an additional charge to Canadian members to support EAAC. Paul pointed out that it was the opinion of the EAA International Board of Directors that EAAC should be thought of as a separate “division” of EAA International, similar to the International Aerobatic Club, the Warbirds of America, the Antique and Classic Division, and pointed out that each of these organizations charges its own membership fee over and above the basic EAA International membership.
We hope that this gathering will become an annual affair, and it could also be most beneficial if a similar meeting could be planned for our Western Canada Chapters. |
AVIATION WORDS |
Aviation Word of the Month – Pan PanWe talked about Mayday last month and its origins. As a Canadian, bilingualism is common but we’re talking about an international distress call for help whether you’re flying, boating, or whatever. If you have a VHF radio that’s to convention worldwide.
As many of you may know, Pan Pan comes from the French word for breakdown, panne (remembering that the e at the end is not pronounced). So Pan Pan means “breakdown, breakdown, I may need some help” but it doesn’t mean I need help immediately.
So if you’re out yachting this weekend and hear a “pan pan” on your radio, please do what you can. It can mean “man overboard, I’ve run out of gas” or numerous other things. In the air, you probably know what to do — stay tuned and keep your eyes peeled. |
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