The next EAA Chapter 1088 meeting
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Saturday, April 20th
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TacAero Maintenance Facility
North End of T82
(465 Airport Road)
Coffee & pancakes at 0800, meeting begins at 0830. |
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Speakers: Darren Flores and Chandler Bartley of Tango82 Aviation.
Darren Flores founded Tango82 Aviation approximately 15 years ago. He initially started with just himself and one helicopter, primarily focusing on exotic wildlife capture. Today, the company has expanded significantly, operating seven helicopters with four full-time pilots and a total staff of ten. While the business continues to engage in animal capture and survey work, its services have evolved to include flight instruction, tours, charter flights, and more. Tango82 Aviation is based at a hangar on the grounds of Gillespie County Airport, from where they operate daily. Darren and Chandler aim to bring a helicopter for us to view.
For more information visit the Tango82 Aviation website at https://tango82aviation.com.
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We appreciate TacAero Aircraft Maintenance and Restoration for generously offering their hangar to EAA 1088 members on a monthly basis.
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Bring money for your raffle tickets!
$1.00 each
or six tickets for $5.00
or 13 tickets for $10.00
Some folks do not participate in the breakfast donation, so this will give everyone an opportunity to support EAA 1088 and EAA's mission to grow participation in aviation by promoting the “Spirit of Aviation.”
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Top: Spike Cutler, a volunteer with AOPA's Airport Support Network, discussed their approach to interacting with airport management and local elected officials, advocating for the airport's significance within the community, and safeguarding America’s community airports. As always, Spike brought his trademark engaging and entertaining style to the presentation.
Middle Right: Allan Johnson has generously contributed a substantial assortment of books to EAA 1088. In return, he kindly requests that you consider making a donation to EAA. The books are presently located in the Terminal Building at T82, available for browsing in the lobby. Take a moment to peruse them and see if there's a book that would enhance your personal library.
Middle Left: Tony Lombardi, T82 Airport Manager, gave an update on the upcoming Eclipse and asked for volunteers to assist.
Bottom: EAA 1088's Ray Scholarship Coordinator, Lindy Segall, shared an update on Juli's progress. In case it's not obvious, he is a TCU Grad.
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Act fast! David Pasahow's spring cap collection is now available for immediate purchase. These limited-edition caps were a huge success and are selling out quickly. Every purchase directly funds EAA 1088's extensive programs. Don't wait, ensure you secure yours at the April Meeting. The limited edition cap is just $30.00.
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Top: Pancakes owe their existence to the Lipka Boys. A big thank you to Will and Jett for their early morning culinary efforts.
Middle Left: Terry and Wade Gillaspie, organizers of the 55th Swift National Convention and Fly-in, provided an overview of the event and requested volunteers to help with this five-day gathering. If you would like to volunteer please contact Wade at 936-662-8886.
Middle Right: EAA 1088 has upgraded significantly; we now feature a stylish spinning basket for our raffle tickets. The ice tea pitcher has been retired from its duties. Special thanks to Jett Lipka and Larry Hauptrief for announcing the lucky winner.
Bottom: Everyone enjoyed the pancakes.
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Top Left: David Pasahow, creator of the "Spring Cap Collection," unveiled his latest lineup.
Top Right: Joe and Jeri Norris attended there last EAA 1088 meeting until winter. They spend the summers in Wisconsin, so look for them at Oshkosh.
Bottom: Harry Anthony, the chapter Treasurer, and Larry Buchhorn, serving in an advisory capacity, demonstrated their adept multitasking abilities. They welcomed attendees, distributed name badges, managed the sale of raffle tickets and caps from the "new spring collection," and collected chapter dues. Although Larry admirably filled in for Juli, who was occupied with work, he doesn't quite match Juli's charm and charisma. We appreciate all these two do for our chapter.
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What our members are up to.......
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Bob Fitzpatrick received The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. His wife Nancy, assisted by friends, successfully kept it completely confidential until Ryan Newman, the FAASTeam Safety Manager, invited him over to commence the presentation. Bob initially believed he was attending a birthday celebration for a friend. Congratulations to Bob! This recognition is truly significant. As of February 2024, only 8,410 pilots in the United States have achieved this honor.
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The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright who were two American aviation pioneers credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. The Wright Brothers made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The brothers were also the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible.
https://www.faasafety.gov/content/masterpilot/Default.aspx
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Ever envisaged yourself as a recipient of the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award? The qualifications are straightforward. As a candidate, you must be a holder of a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate. A minimum of 50 years of experience in civil and military piloting or a combination of both piloting and aircraft operations is a must. It's fine if 20 of those years come from U.S. military experience. The start date for calculating these 50 years hinges upon the date of your first solo flight or its military equivalent. And fret not, these 50 years can be accumulated either consecutively or non-consecutively. Your citizenship should be U.S. and it's crucial that you haven't had any airman certificate revoked earlier, as that would disqualify you. To apply, you'll need to adhere to the application procedures detailed in the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Information Guide. Feel free to reach out to your local FSDO for additional information. Remember, this award is a recognition of your dedication and hard work in aviation.
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Harry is back at his passion, taking ladies for airplane rides. Harry Anthony, Treasurer of EAA 1088, had the delightful opportunity of giving this charming lady an airplane ride. She appears to have a knack for flying. Many thanks to Harry for generously dedicating his time to provide others with the chance to experience the thrill of flight.
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Tessa and Ian Waghorn joyfully greeted the arrival of their newborn, Arthur. Both baby and parents are doing great. We eagerly anticipate Arthur's debut at his first EAA 1088 meeting.
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Julianna Martinez, EAA 1088's Ray Scholar, has successfully obtained her ticket and is now a certified private pilot. Keep an eye out for an upcoming newsletter containing information about her check ride and her future aspirations.
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Let others know what is happening in your "aviation life"
- Are you in the middle of a build?
- Have you finished a build?
- Have you attended any fly-ins recently?
- Any cross country trips?
- Received any aviation or aircraft awards?
- Have you added a new airplane to your fleet?
- Received any new type ratings?
Share your aviation life at 1088eaa@gmail.com
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Fredericksburg FBO Update
The eclipse is done!
It was great to see the airport come together towards a common goal. I want to thank the volunteers who opened their schedules to help the airport handle what was expected to be a large influx of aircraft.
The piston engine turnout was very typical for a spring weekend. The jet side of the eclipse was large. We noticed significant jet operations starting the Wednesday before the eclipse and ending the Tuesday after the eclipse. I am proud of how the FBO staff handled the week but we are for sure tired. Thank you for your business.
Ethan Crane, Owner & Operator Fredericksburg FBO
http://www.fredericksburgfbo.com/
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T82 Airport Update
Tony Lombardi, Airport Manager, put together a map of the businesses at T82 and it is available on the Gillespie County Airport web page.
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TacAero Update
TacAero Maintenance is excited to announce the appointment of Tommy Theiss as the new manager. Tommy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team, and we are confident that his leadership will drive our maintenance operations to new heights. Join us in welcoming Tommy to the TacAero family! https://www.tacaero.com/maintenance
Ian Waghorn, TacAero Director. https://www.tacaero.com
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Texas A&M Forest Service has an aviation position they would like to fill. Know of someone looking for a job or career change? The position will be in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Incident Aviation Specialist I
Incident Aviation Specialist I will be the primary designee for maintenance of all aviation operations equipment, serve in various tanker base and helicopter management roles. They will be required to provide technical assistance to numerous bases while not on location and coordinate troubleshooting or solutions. They will also serve as an emergency responder in various capacities. This position will serve as the aviation specialist to the Aviation Operations Officer in the operational duties of the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) Air Operations program. For more information about this position click here.
https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/AboutTFS/
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Hey Y’All,
I’m conducting a survey (not really), it’s more of a rhetorical question. How many of you use an iPad or other tablet or laptop device to navigate, display traffic, display approach plates, airport diagrams, see the Chart Supplement, see the weather, etc.???
Well, if you answered “Yes” to that, then you are, by definition, using an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). If you fall into this category, and MANY of Y’All do…….are you legal? If you dig through our most common regulation, Part 91, you won’t find the answer to this question; it’s pretty vague. So how do you know if you can legally use the EFB for all these useful functions in flight?
Fortunately for All Y’All out there, I have the answer. There’s a shiny, brand-new version of the Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78A; Use of Electronic Flight Bags. The really good part is that it is ONLY FIVE PAGES.
Check it out – HERE
NOTE - For any of you that operate commercially (not under Part 91), there may be more hurdles to using the EFB. Get with your Principal Operations Inspector (POI) if you fall into this category.
N-8-4-1-B would like to deviate for weather,
Ryan
Ryan B. Newman
FAASTeam Program Manager
San Antonio Flight Standards District Office
10100 Reunion Place, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78216-4118
Office (210) 308-3310, FAX (210) 308-3399
https://www.faasafety.gov |
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EAA 1088 Chapter
Officers
Larry Hauptrief, President
Bill Lucy, Vice President
Harry Anthony, Treasurer
Tess Waghorn, Secretary
Advisory
Larry Buchhorn
Ray Aviation Scholar Coordinators
Lindy Segall
Sarah Wendt
Young Eagles Coordinator
Philip Vaneau
Web Master
Bobby Ward
Newsletter & Social Media
Judie Mooney
Pancake Brigade
Bill Lucy, Bob Snowden, Larry Buchhorn,
Jett Lipka, Lex Lipka, Will Lipka, Steve Allen, Gwen Fullbrook
Members
Bill Akin, Steve Allen, Harry Anthony, Ed Benson, Gene Bishop, Joseph Borecky, Bill Brown, Larry Buchhorn, Fred Burg, Ottis Cameron, Dave Campbell, Don Carruth, Tim Chinn, Troy Cobb, Mark Cornett, Sewall “Spike” Cutler, Joesph Day, Fran DeFazio, Carl Davis, Jeanette Davis, Ron Deutch, Daniel Egging, Alex Eppes, Bob Fitzpatrick, Nancy Fitzpatrick, Thomas Fousek, Bill Gast, Bob Gray, Patrick Gray, John Halldorson, Terry Harrison, Larry Hauptrief, Allan Johnson, Julie Jumes, Marcie Jumes, Donny Klaerner, Mike Leathers, John Lewis, Will Lipka, Lex Lipka, Jett Lipka, Tony Lombardi, Bill Lucy, Juliana Martinez, Tom McDermott, Tom McKnight, Fred Mooney, Judie Mooney, Jim Mulvihill, Carol Mulvihill, Hayden Newhouse, Charles Oglesby, Joe Norris, Pat O'Bryant, Johnny Odom, Peter Pantaze, David Pasahow, Carole Ragland, Ralph Ragland, Walt Remle, Phoenix Richards, Bob Snowden, Will Sumner, Jake Thomas, Karl Thomas, Curtis Thorpe, Ian Waghorn, Tessa Waghorn, Bobby Ward, Chris Welch, Jenny Welch, Sarah Wendt, Michael White,
Jerry Williams, Bobby Woods
If you are interested in serving EAA Chapter 1088 in any of the following capacities:
as an officer,
committee work,
pancakes/coffee,
taking pictures at events,
updating our website,
updating social media,
planning flying events,
recruiting speakers,
or have questions about our chapter, click on the button below |
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Not a member of EAA 1088? You don't have to be a current pilot to be a member. Any and all aviation enthusiasts are welcome.
EAA is a non-profit organization that serves the community by inspiring new participants in aviation and enriching the participation experience. We are a community of passionate aviation enthusiasts that promotes and supports recreational flying. Dues are just $30 per year.
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How to join:
Click HERE for a short application.
Bring application, cash or a check made out to "Experimental Aircraft Association 1088" to the next meeting; or mail it to:
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1088
P.O. Box 1996
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
The dues fund annual insurance and supplies like tables, chairs, coffee pots.
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