August 21, 2005
To: All SLAC Members
From: Vern Nelson
Re: Website Update
New
Postings to the Website:
- Memorial field
update . Letter
from the Candler Airport Commission to the Gila River Indian Community
dated June 8, 2005. Letter is at
the end of the Update by member Bob Earl.
Other interesting information:
- Here
is an exciting article on the performance benefits
of ethanol. Since
performance sells cars, not environmental friendliness, This is the type
of new fuel we need to change the public's opinion about renewable fuels.
Courtesy
of member Elton
Dyal.
- Recollections
of a 10 year old . Member Gunter Peters lived in Nienburg,
Germany in March 1945 nearing the end of WWII.
- Test
your knowledge about hypoxia With
the recent fatal accident of the Helios Boeing737-300 that crashed near
Athens, it would be wise for you to test yourself concerning hypoxia.
- Radio
Realities. Are
you up-to-date on your Radio Phraseology?
A good column on the proper use
of your radio.
- Do
you know where the traffic is around you? The Controller does. Some critical information concerning
avoiding other aircraft.
- Say Intentions Take several emergency
flights using radios and controls.
This qualifies for the Wings Program and you will receive a
certificate.