That is the number of Young Eagles flights given on Saturday. We had some great aircraft stop in for food and fun and the airport ran out of parking places at one time. I will post more information as soon as I receive it. Anyone with photos to share please send them to me and I will post them to a gallery. I want to thank Derek Groves Photography for some fantastic photos and you can see them in their own gallery under the gallery tab, aviation day 2011. We owe a big thanks to Gerald McKinney of the Downtown Airport and Rachel from A Stone’s Throw Cafe, Millen Air, and everyone who participated. There is another set of photos we want to thank Jack Lamb for under the tab aviation day gallery 2.

A new tab has been added dedicated to Marion Cole.

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The chapter is putting together an Aviation Day at kdtn on Saturday March 19th from 10am to 2pm.

The Chapter already has scheduled Young eagles flight on that date. We will use this date as our annual fly-in so tell anyone you can. The Civil Air patrol plans to have a plane or two parked by the terminal and have pilots and cadets for recruitment. I was hoping we could do the same thing, have folks to handle the public, hand out flyers, taxi a few planes over for the day. A small warbird or two plans to park for the day, trying to get the US Army reserve, Caddo Sheriffs office and anyone else I can to attend. Rachel from a stones throw is willing to help out  and promote the event on the radio beforehand.

So, any ideas, groups, planes, etc you can think of would be appreciated. If the event is successful, we can plan a larger event next year perhaps.

Please contact myself or George if you can volunteer,

Thanks, webmaster
More news: The chapter and A Stones Throw cafe will give free burgers to Pilots (no passengers) who “FLY” in for the event.
Millon Air FBO has donated 50 gallons of free fuel to the aircraft determined to have flown in from the furthest airport for the event.

We had about 50 people for our Annual Christmas party served by Rachel from A Stone’s Throw Cafe. The food was good and we want to thank Gerald McKinney for the use of the terminal. Congratulations to Ralph Forrester, the 2010 winner of the Spirit of Haughton award for his hard work and dedication in keeping the hanger in good shape. And Thanks to the runner-up Leigh Mueller for all the great artwork and taking on the t-shirt project. There were some nice aviation-themed door prizes (and clocks). We hope to see everyone at the January meeting.

Young eagles Volunteers needed for Oct 30th

We are hosting about 30 girl scouts for young eagles flights Oct 30th. Pilots and non-pilot volunteers are needed. Please contact George ASAP if you can help.

George writes:

A P-51 Story… GREY EAGLES

You’ve got to see it all, a great airplane and the Greatest Generation.  It will bring a tear to your eye. I promise you, that you will not regret the time spent watching this video and please share it with your friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI0gy9I3sdk

The  video has great resolution and should be watched in “Full Screen”, to do so click on the box with the arrow coming out of it in the lower right corner of the video presentation.

(note: the original link went bad but i found a copy on YouTube)

Final Flight

I have heard about Hank Edy’s condition and would like to send along my thoughts and prayers to him and his family.  Thank you George for forwarding the email regarding Hank.   I have some photos of when Hank and I flew the Spirit to Jefferson TX for the Fly-In It was a memoriable trip.  Everyone is welcome to visit the album at Picasa I think this link should work.   http://picasaweb.google.com/robpen5557/MemorialDayFlyIn2010JeffersonTexas?feat=directlink

If it doesn’t work contact me and I’ll send a invitation to view the album. 

God Bless Hank and I hope he recovers soon! 

Robert

I found an interesting story about Aerobatic Hall of Famer Marion Cole and local folks in a december 09 section of the EAA website:
http://www.eaa.org/news/2009/2009-12-15_Cole.asp

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