Re: Calendar and Piper AD
Yes and mine came last week also. If you happen to go to PSK they also have a stack of calendars on the counter.?
I received my calendar the other day.? No one responded to my E-mail (unless it went to my junk mail folder), but I got an envelope from the FAA and after opening it was relieved to see a calendar and not a bill or request for information... ? AOPA has an article about the rudder AD and mechanics trying to reduce the cost.? I didn’t read it though, I don’t have one of those ?
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I received my calendar the other day.? No one responded to my E-mail (unless it went to my junk mail folder), but I got an envelope from the FAA and after opening it was relieved to see a calendar and not a bill or request for information... ? AOPA has an article about the rudder AD and mechanics trying to reduce the cost.? I didn’t read it though, I don’t have one of those ?
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You will be missed
Have a good flight?
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I was planning on attending but my flight I had scheduled for today got moved up to noon and I have class till 11. Hope to see everyone next month! Blake Shaner
Personal: blakeshaner@... School: bshaner01@... CAP: Blake.Shaner@... Phone: (540)855-4331 “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
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On Feb 18, 2025, at 7:38?AM, Ann Lanzara via groups.io <net3pacer@...> wrote:
? See everyone at Lentini's today 1130 for EAA646 meeting?
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See everyone at Lentini's today 1130 for EAA646 meeting?
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The most recent update I heard from the NTSB was that the helicopter had keyed the mic for 0.8s and consequently did not hear the ATC telling them to go behind the CRJ.?
On Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:10:16 AM EST, Blake Shaner via groups.io <bshaner01@...> wrote:
Not sure if all of you have had the chance to hear the full 3:30 min audio clip but I searched for it soon after the accident happened. The long and the short is ATC alerted the Helo 2 times of traffic, first one including the CRJ’s landing runway and type aircraft and the second confirming the type. I find it crazy given the super close separation Tower did not alert the CRJ of the close helo at any point. They were operating on 2 frequencies one for the helicopter traffic and one for the DCA tower. The aircraft couldn’t hear the response of the Blackhawk on the DCA tower frequency but had DC giving the Traffic. Doesn’t really help that they were running intersecting runway approaches and departures with super tight spacing.?
Truly a week of tragedy for aviation.
Blake Shaner
Personal: blakeshaner@... School: bshaner01@... CAP: Blake.Shaner@... Phone: (540)855-4331 “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
On Feb 1, 2025, at 9:39?AM, Mark Walker via groups.io <skyview@...> wrote:
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I can't believe the helo guys wouldn't have seen the landing lights of the RJ.? They should have been blinding them at close range.? Maybe looking inside at instruments too much,? Mark ? ? On Friday 01/31/2025 at 9:29 pm, Michael Bellino via groups.io wrote: Hi Ann, et al.,
Thank you for sharing that video. IMHO, Juan Browne's 'blancolirio' YouTube channel is the best overall for accident reporting. He did a follow-up to this video the following day:?
In a nutshell, it appears that while there were a number of contributing factors (ATC short handed, night vision goggles, etc....) the root cause was that the helicopter flew well above their allowed airway. The limit was 200 ft, specifically to be clear of jets landing overhead. Just before they struck the CRJ, they were at 350ft and climbing. They collided with the CRJ at about 400ft.?
It has been confirmed that the soldiers were wearing Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) on their training flight.
As someone who participates in the design of Night Vision goggles (as did Nestor), I can confirm that the field of view (FOV) is very much restricted with standard NVGs. Also depth perception is significantly reduced. I've tried walking through woods with NVGs and it's not easy.?
If the pilots had had a thermal channel integrated (and on) with their NVGs (for example the that Nestor and I worked on) they would have certainly seen the thermal signature of the CRJ well in advance.
Cheers, Mike On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:57:12 PM EST, Ann Lanzara via groups.io <net3pacer@...> wrote:
here is an interesting summary ? ?
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EAA Chapter 646 annual dues invoice
Good morning everyone. Please see attached dues invoice.?
Please fill out and I'll collect Tuesday at Lentini's along with your check or cash. I'll also have some blank forms if needed.
Thanks Lee
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Hey Ann,
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New guy here. ?How much are dues?
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Sam
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FEBRUARY meeting reminder
I have neglected to post a reminder for this month's EAA 646 meeting
So here it is:
Tuesday, 2/18 at 11:30am
Lentini's in Daleville
See you there
Bring 2025 dues
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Karen updated us:
Just talked to doctor. Mark did fine with the procedures, had two blockages and put in two stents. He's in room now. If everything goes well, he may get to go home tomorrow or next day.
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Re: Guess who got their FAA Class 3 medical certificate today?
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I've been there. A whole battery of tests all throughout the night as well. Hopefully it is not as predicted. If it becomes longer time in hospital maybe we can make a plan to send something to help pass the time. M
Morning everyone?
Please keep Mark Walker in your thoughts and prayers. He hasn't felt well recently and went to the doctor.? They believe he has had a heart attack.? He is in the hospital resting and having additional tests.
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Morning everyone?
Please keep Mark Walker in your thoughts and prayers. He hasn't felt well recently and went to the doctor. ?They believe he has had a heart attack. ?He is in the hospital resting and having additional tests.
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Re: Guess who got their FAA Class 3 medical certificate today?
Congratulations Mike. Frame worthy. We can all feel safer now that the FAA has stolen all that time out of your life.? Hopefully flying life will be easier?for you at least in the short term.?
MB
On Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 10:07?PM Michael Bellino via <mike_bellino= [email protected]> wrote: yah, me.  ? Only took about 2 1/2 years. That was alot of work.?
Now I just need to find a way to get in some more hours and my solo flights. I'll worry about that tomorrow. Today, I bask in the VFR glow of success.? 
Cheers, Mike?
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Guess who got their FAA Class 3 medical certificate today?
yah, me. ? Only took about 2 1/2 years. That was alot of work.?
Now I just need to find a way to get in some more hours and my solo flights. I'll worry about that tomorrow. Today, I bask in the VFR glow of success.?
Cheers, Mike?
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Re: A Plethora of Interesting Aviation Notes
The increase should be specific to that location only. I have to say, that is a ridiculous price increase, I get my 1st class done by a HIMS AME that is (or was?) on the advisory board with the FAA.? He provides a significantly better service then I got from their office, for about the same price. ? Thanks for the calendar contact! ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Michael Bellino via groups.io
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 21:32
To: EAA <[email protected]>
Subject: [eaa646] A Plethora of Interesting Aviation Notes? I have a bunch a (hopefully) interesting notes for the group. Just coincidence this all came to my attention at the same time. FREE 2025 VA Aviation Calendar If you e-mail?betty.wilson@... and request a (free) VA Aviation 2025 Calendar, one will be sent via USPS. Supposedly these are available at the local FBO, but I have asked over several years and the ROA FBO doesn't seem to have them. I just got mine in the mail last week. Support VA Aviation (Call to Action) We need your help to support?Virginia House Bill 1729, which aims to cement a sales tax exemption on aircraft parts and components through June 30th, 2028.? Your voice will be critical to helping this measure pass the Virginia House in the coming days.? ?? You can help by contacting Delegate Joseph Obenshain at?(804) 698-1041?to request their support.? Identify yourself as a resident of their district and urge them to support House Bill 1729 because:
- This exemption is critical to Virginia’s aviation and aerospace sector which supports 147,000 jobs and contributes $23 billion to the Commonwealth’s economy annually.
- It will preserve aviation maintenance jobs in Virginia by leveling competition with neighboring states.?
- And strengthen the self-sufficiency of airports across the Commonwealth.
Your fellow pilots are counting on you to contact your legislator quickly and urge them to?SUPPORT Virginia House Bill 1729?to ensure the continued vitality and future growth of Virginia’s general aviation industry.
FYI: FAA Medical Cost Increase I just found out that the Class 3 medical AME exam is going up from $125 to $325 (not a typo) effective Feb 1st. This is at the facility. (I scheduled my exam for January 29th.) I do not know if this is at any AME facility or just Carillion. 4 FREE AVIATION SUMMER TRAINING SLOTS (a $16,000 value from the ) Starflight Foundation (here in Roanoke) is giving away Aviation Career Summer Training Sessions to 4 lucky individuals. Basic Program Eligibility Requirements: - Have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a Virginia resident
- Be 17 years old by the start of the program
- Be able to pass the required FAA flight physical exam
- Reliable daily transportation and able to commit to the program timeline
?Applications are due March 1st. For all the info you need go to:? There are other very interesting programs for all levels and ages - go to:?
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EAA Chapter 1099 in Fredericksburg, VA is trying to make the case that there should be a Virginia EAA Specialty Car Plate.? They need 350 people to be interested in the plate and have ask us to poll our members to see how many of us would be interested.? So, if there were an EAA Plate would you be likely to buy the plate for your car?
Thank you for voting. Results will be available when the poll is closed.
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I have a 2 blade ceiling fan that needs a good home. Let me know if interested. I will probably bring it to the hanger for display, Mark
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Brent Lambert