April 2, 2006
To: All SLAC Members
From: Vern Nelson, Web Manager
Website Updates:
Member
Lynn Elsner – Obituary
from the April 1st Sun Lakes Splash
Aviation Stuff:
Pearl
Harbor – Lest we forget – Courtesy of Eugene Evans
Baseball
Season is Starting – A timely
reminder. Avoid flying near their
stadiums while games are in process.
There is a link here MLB SCHEDULES that will give
you all of the major league baseball schedules for 2006.
Surface
to Surface Air Missiles – Potential
danger
SLSA
– Special Light Sport Aircraft – A
listing of the 30 currently certified SLSA’s
UAV’s
– Unmanned Aerial Vehicles may
endanger manned aircraft.
Dancing
with the Wind – Timely article
Clear
the Air – The deadly effects
of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Story of a C-170 pilot who died as a result of CO poisoning
Dog
is my Co-pilot – Hearing
protection for the furry one
Pireps
– Pilot reports – Have you given
a Pirep lately?
Its possible a severe medical condition may not preclude you from flying.
Long
Beach Airport has come up with a novel way to prevent potential runway
incursions. A system will
detect aircraft on Runway 30 and start the precision approach path indicator
(PAPI) lights flashing. If they don't
stop flashing by the time aircraft on final for 30 reach 500 feet AGL, pilots
are to call the tower and get ready to go around...
Other
Stuff:
Chubby Bunny Death – Parents and
Grandparent beware
Dollar Store Purchases – Beware of some of them.
Green’s Travel Tips – By Member Bob
Green
Great white shark trailing a kayak
A special message to HOA #2 residents
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