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The President’s Corner! ! ! ! ! ! ! 18 Mar 2014

Welcome to Spring! TFC spring ground school is getting started, providing several new members and students. Hopefully you have updated your flying charts and noticed the freshly updated DFW Class B changes. And with the addition of the new HQZ tower, my trip for a quick bite will require a little longer route. More flying for me :)

Hopefully you have found an unexpected refund while getting the taxes filled out this year. Is it time to go for a flight to your favorite airport restaurant? Either way, its always a good time to get with your favorite instructor for a good review (and workout).

Especially with the windy spring weather, be sure to secure the airplanes after your flight. Our maintenance guys still are seeing airplanes without the gust locks secured, doors unlocked and chains left unhooked from time to time. Please double check these post-flight items before you walk away.

See you around the airport,Calvin

FLIGHTLINEST e x i n s F l y i n g C l u b

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! President’s Corner, 1! Safety Report, Don’t be That Guy, 2! March Guest Speaker, Mike Hance, 3 ! TFC Fleet Information!, 5! Regional Events, 6

Fuel Prices, 7Club Meetings, 8TFC Instructors, 9TFC Board Updates, 10

CONTENTS

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FLIGHTLINESSAFETY REPORT: DON’T BE “THAT GUY”

from Dick StephensSubject: How not to prop an airplaneIt started out at the self-service Avgas pump. A guy fueled his Cherokee, but knew he had a dead battery. Pushed the plane back, hopped in, primed the engine, left the throttle half open, mags on, and got back out. Gave the prop a swift swing, and the engine fired right up. Right up to around1800 rpm I guess. The plane took off, straight for the fuel farm.

Fortunately, the prop hit this concrete filled steel post, designed for this very situation: to keep idiots from running into the fuel tanks.

Here's what happened next: Prop hit the post, and the crankshaft sheared right off the engine sending the prop, hub and spinner flying like you only see in cartoons, landing on the roof of a hangar, about 150 yards away.

And no, this did not buff right out. Plane was sold for $400 on the spot, parted out and sold on eBay.

With today's medical expertise and knowledge, we can fix a lot of things. Stupid is not one of them. Guy had no insurance, and was under scrutiny of the FAA for running another plane out of fuel, and landing it on highway 41 in Ft Myers I believe. He should just quit flying all together..

Propeller Resting Place

Aftermath

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FLIGHTLINESMARCH GUEST SPEAKER - MIKE HANCE: FLYING BLIMPS

by Charles Galles! In March we were fortunate to hear a fascinating presentation by Mike Hance about his 22 years of experience flying blimps. Mike worked with a gang of 4 pilots and 25 crew members on some of the most familiar and awesome venues across the country. He worked 4 separate super bowls, PGA golf

tournaments, racing events, baseball games, and many other types of events. His adventures included:❖ precision flying the Fuji blimp over the CEO of Kodak at CES in Las Vegas each year❖ rumors of the Bud One airship making a well timed appearance over a backyard barbecue of some partisan Miller Brewing Co. devotees in Milwaukee❖ sophisticated surveillance of NYC after 9/11

The airships he flew were built by Airship International and included the Ameriquest Skyship 600, the MetLife “Snoopy One”, Bud One, and the Fuji Blimp. These airships are basically one large bag of helium and all of the control surfaces and the gondola are merely laced on by cables. As Mike said, “a blimp is basically the biggest fire extinguisher at the airport”. Some interesting facts about a blimp:❖ depending on the size of the blimp, it can carry up to 15 people - though 12 was more common❖ the price of the helium in the bag was over $700,000 - ten years ago❖ their ceiling is only about a mile high, ❖ the bag is pressurized to only about the pressure of a finger’s depth of water❖ Helium conducts temperature about 400x better than copper, so sunlight vs cloud cover makes an enormous difference in buoyancy

When operating a blimp, the pilot cannot go any faster than the mast truck and his support crew on the ground. The blimp is an aerostatic craft rather than aerodynamic. So most of the things we learn flying fixed wing aircraft are either not relevant or backwards for operating a blimp. Mike said one of the things he used to enjoy doing was lifting the blimp off the ground and then killing the engines when he was flying with airline pilots. It would drive them crazy he said. There are fewer blimp pilots than astronauts and while you may hear pilots talk about flying a blimp, Mike said you won’t hear them talk about landing a blimp. It takes 250 hours to learn how to land a blimp because you have to coordinate your drift and buoyancy and direction and yaw to land exactly on target with no velocity. The blimp must land with no more than 5º pitch up or it will break a tail fin and less than 3º pitch down or it will break the landing wheel or gondola.

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FLIGHTLINESThe pilot uses valves to control air bags called ballonets in the front and aft of the airship. These airbags can be filled with air ducted from the propellers or vented through valves. By manipulating these airbags, the pilot can control overall buoyancy and the pitch of the blimp. If atmospheric or solar heating conditions change significantly the pilot also has ballast bags, vectored thrust, and as a very, very last resort, a helium vent to lose buoyancy.

In talking about the experiences he has had in flying blimps, you can tell that it was a fun career. “We always had the best seat in the house”, Mike said. The pilots took turns flying the blimp or working the control center truck from which the sporting event was broadcast. From the control center, he could listen to the race director and ATC, watch any camera on the track or the blimp and always see all four turns of a race. So either way they got to see every angle of the big games and events. The blimps were such smooth and stable platforms that they could easily use a camera to read the number on a golf ball from 2000 feet up. And those are just the cameras that Mike was allowed to talk about. Sometimes the blimp even became part of the event. Mike said often the race team directors would use the blimp as an indicator of impending rain and would switch tires or adjust strategy if the blimp was leaving the area.

Mike spent a lot of time flying for and with the NYC police force as a surveillance platform during the days after 9/11. He flew over ground zero and had secret service and FBI teams on board to provide security for VIP’s and special events. He also talked about how blimps have become very effective in surveillance of drug trafficers and other illegal activities. From 1500 feet up the blimp can pick up electronic signals for miles and miles without the bad guys even being aware of it.

Mike retired from flying blimps about 10 years ago. He currently lives in AeroCountry East and promotes aviation through community events. I’m sure he has many more stories left to tell about his days in those incredible flying machines.

Ballonets - air bags to adjust pitch and buoyancy

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Feb13Mar13Apr13

May13Jun13Jul13

Aug13Sep13Oct13Nov13Dec13Jan14Feb14

0 50.0 100.0 150.063.8

112.481.8

70.1105.999.8

143.7141.3

132.6121.0118.5

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N6368KN7929UN737TYN733NBN7508J

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N6368K Off-line - annual inspection2/23/14 Alternator shielded field wire replaced and new voltage regulator installed.2/26/14 Annual inspection completed and new elevator bell crank installed.

N7929U On-line.  Battery solenoid on order..2/14/14 New battery solenoid installed.2/17/14 Installed new right new right main tire.2/24/14 Com headphone jacks repositioned to prevent shorting.

N737TY On-line panel lights, overhead light and pitot heat to be investigated. TC installation.2/14/14 New battery solenoid installed. 100 hour out inspection. Vacuum gage replaced.2/26/14 New battery installed.

N733NB Off -line  new tachometer on order.2/06/14 New tachometer installed.

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N7508J Off –Line At Artizone’s for annual inspection and autopilot work

TFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURSTFC FLEET HOURS2013 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TTM

TOTAL 1324.9 112.4 63.8 105.7 118.5 121.0 132.6 141.3 143.7 99.8 105.9 70.1 81.8 1296.6

N6368K 306.6 8.3 0.0 25.3 33.4 36.0 44.6 40.6 35.7 12.9 12.7 16.1 1.2 266.8

N7929U 340.6 14.7 14.9 44.8 24.0 36.5 50.3 47.9 40.1 29.6 24.2 6.0 9.6 342.6

N737TY 150.7 47.8 5.3 0.0 0.0 1.6 0.0 13.4 20.6 32.3 23.5 25.6 33.7 203.8

N733NB 404.1 26.0 26.1 17.7 38.0 43.2 37.7 39.4 44.0 17.7 39.4 20.8 26.5 376.5

N7508J 122.9 15.6 17.5 17.9 23.1 3.7 0.0 0.0 3.3 7.3 6.1 1.6 10.8 106.9

TFC FLEET MAINTENANCE

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Texins Flying Club rates are based on a “wet tach hour”, meaning fuel and oil costs are included and you pay for engine usage and not wall clock time.

3/29 - Take to the Skies Airfest - Durant, OK, Eaker Field (KDUA)Airshow and family festival honoring the military and the C h o c t a w C o d e Ta l k e r s . 1 0 a m - 6 p m , h t t p : / /www.taketotheskiesairfest.com

3/29 - EAA Chapter 1246 Picnic and Drive-in Movie Nite ( KTKI), McKinney Texas. 4:30pm to 9:00pmContact: T' Marbach, 214-549-9563, tmarbach@verizon.net

4/05 - EAA Chapter 1246 1st Saturday Coffee and Donuts (KTKI)Collin County Regional at McKinney (TKI) Let's get together for some fellowship and fun. We're having Free Coffee and Donuts for everyone on the first Saturday of every month at Chuck Roberts Hangar #2520 in the McKinney Hangars Owners Association area (MOA). Let's gather at 9:00 am.  You don't have to be a member to attend, so we'll see you there!!Contact: T' Marbach, 214-549-9563, tmarbach@verizon.net4/12 - Pilot, Popovers and Plane Talk, Terrell, TX (KTRL)Terrell Municipal Airport will be hosting a pilot appreciation event on Saturday, April 12, 2014 which will include a complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet. Pilots, Popovers & Plane Talk Saturday, April 12 8:00 – 10:30 AM Terrell Municipal Airport, Long Terminal We hope you’ll join us to share a morning of camaraderie and conversation with fellow pilots. The hot breakfast buffet will feature scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, biscuits and gravy,

and of course—popover muffins! This is a pilot only event, although we welcome you to bring a guest. Please be sure to RSVP by visiting www.terrellairport.com/pilots. We look forward to seeing you soon!4/26 - 4/27 - Air Power Expo 2014 (KFWH) Ft Worth - NAS JRBScheduled - AirPros - USN Blue Angels - FIGHTERJETS, INC. - Jan Collmer Airshows/Point Five Video. Gates open at 9am, show starts at 11am. Admission is free. http://www.airpowerexpo.com/?page=faq

4/26 AOPA Fly-in San Marcos Municipal (KHYI)Come enjoy a traditional pancake breakfast and town hall discussion with AOPA President Mark Baker, meet and mingle with AOPA staff, take part in educational and safety seminars, and explore aircraft displays and aviation exhibits. Various flying activities and clinics will also be offered, and for those who aren’t yet pilots come visit our learn-to-fly area. There is no charge for admission and lunch is free for all AOPA members. More details about the events as well as information to help you plan your visit will be available soon at www.aopa.org/fly-in.5/3 - 2nd Annual Fly-In and Shrimp Boil, Port Aransas (KRAS)2nd Annual Fly-In and Shrimp Boil. Join the Mustang Beach Airport Gang (KRAS) in Port Aransas for a shrimp boil and airport open house. Our goal this year is to expose as many local folks as possible to what goes on at their local airport. Bring your plane and appetite! Port Aransas is the most fun place to fly to in Texas!

TFC AIRCRAFT RENTAL RATESTFC AIRCRAFT RENTAL RATESTFC AIRCRAFT RENTAL RATESTAIL NUMBER MAKE/MODEL HOURLY RATE

N6268K Cessna 150M Commuter $103.71

N7929U Cessna 150M Commuter $103.71

N737TY Cessna 172N Skyhawk $131.02

N733NB Cessna 172N/180 Superhawk $131.02

N7508J Piper PA28R/180 Arrow $165.03

rates effective 03/01/2014 - 03/31/2014

REGIONAL AVIATION EVENTS

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FUEL REIMBURSEMENTOffsite fuel purchases are currently reimbursed at $5.27/gal. If

you refuel at a lower price, you pocket the savings!

Remember to enter the gallons purchased in the log book and write your member number and tail number on the receipt and place it in the box in the key locker.

Comparative Fuel Prices from Around DFW. Information current

as of 03/23/2014

$4.00

$4.58

$5.17

$5.75

$6.33

$6.92

$7.50

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May13Jun13

Jul13Aug13

Sep13Oct13

Nov13Dec13

Jan14Feb14

Mar14

$6.64 $6.64 $6.49 $6.59 $6.59 $6.69 $6.69

$6.04

$5.12$4.89

$5.15$5.39 $5.27

McKinney Air Center.

Fuel Price

Trends.

GYISWI

GVTADS $7.74

TKI $5.82SWI $4.40GYI $4.89GDJ $4.77CPT $4.67GVT $4.96GLE $4.70HQZ $4.30LNC $4.50F46 $4.65DTO $5.14

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Our fuel prices at McKinney Airport decreased to $5.27/gallon. The hourly rates listed on page 6 became effective 03/01/2014. The average 100LL price in our 6-state region is $5.42/gallon.

Check 100LL.com and/or AirNAV.com for current fuel prices when planning your next cross-country flight.

TKI

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April Meeting: TBD

Unless otherwise stated, the TFC meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30AM at the following location.

McKinney Performing Arts Center111 North Tennessee StreetMcKinney TX 750691st Floor, Encore Conference Room

FLIGHTLINESMonthly Board Meetings

All members are welcome to attend our board meetings held on the Wednesday prior to each monthly membership meeting. Our

board meetings are held from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the following location:McKinney Air Center1500 Industrial Blvd #100McKinney, TX 75069Contact a board member with any questions regarding our meetings.

Milestones

Gopinathan Panchanathan, First Solo, 3/19/14

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CFI: Certified Flight Instructor

CFII: Certified Flight Instructor for Instrument Rating

MEI: Multi-Engine Rating Instructor

CONV: Conventional Gear Endorsement

SES: Seaplane Rating Instructor

ATP: Airline Transport Pilot

Texins Flying Club Certified Flight InstructorsTexins Flying Club Certified Flight InstructorsTexins Flying Club Certified Flight InstructorsTexins Flying Club Certified Flight InstructorsTexins Flying Club Certified Flight InstructorsName Gender Ratings PHONE Availability

Richard Klein(Chief Instructor)

Male CFI, CFII, MEI, CONV 972-424-2307214-704-2054

7 days per week.

Mike Baulch Male CFI, CFII, MEI, CONV, SES 972-843-2208

Dinu Catona Male CFI, CFII, MEI 469-795-1117619-925-1118

Calvin Coffey Male CFI, CFII, MEI, CONV, SES, ATP 972-547-6711 weekends, some weeknights

Hank Eilts Male CFI, CFII, CONV 214-480-3581 7 days per week.

Rich Graham Male CFI, ATP, MEI, CFII 972-491-0011 7 days per week.

Art Jones Male CFI, CFII, MEI, CONV 972-346-2646

Bob Niedwiecki Male CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP 214-697-5266

Sherman Ratliff Male CFI, CFII 469-220-5283 weekends, some weeknights

Aniseh Shapiro Female CFI, CFII, MEI 972-965-7999 7 days per week.

Dick Stephens Male CFI, CFII, CONV 972-517-1647972-342-0018

7 days per week, except Sunday mornings.

Gerhard Deffner Male CFI, CFII, MEI, CONV, SES, ATP 972-814-3746 7 days per week.

Tom Guyton Male CFI, CFII, MEI, SES, ATP 214-566-1765 7 days per week.

Larry Eckhardt Male CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, Glider C 214-315-6360 H 972-727-5128

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Website changestach log entry feature added. Fred will

add tach log entries weekly.

Safety OfficerGround school is “go” for March.

Operations Report68K is online after annual. 29U has an

issue with flaps. 08J offline for annual. 7TY ELT antenna broken.

Treasurerquestion about tax-exempt status form

for non-instructor flights. if member is training for a rating, flight can be tax-exempt, but members must submit form on website each year. is not required to update it. // Falgout accounting firm is now using our QuickBooks account positions for operations. // Certified letters sent to delinquent member accounts. Small claims court proceedings to be filed

Membership reportMike Hance to talk about blimps in

March Trainer maintenance/GPS updates

GPS updates completedCross country maintenance

position open

TEXINS FLYING CLUBPO BOX 831311Richardson, TX 75083-1311

The TEXINS Flying Club is a subsidiary organization of the Dallas TEXINS Association, a non-profit organization.

Our purpose, as stated in our Constitution is “... to encourage interest in aviation, to advance the knowledge of the members in aeronautical and navigational subjects, and to bring to more people the social benefits and pleasure of flying.”http://www.texinsflyingclub.org

Texins Flying Club Board of DirectorsTexins Flying Club Board of DirectorsTexins Flying Club Board of DirectorsTexins Flying Club Board of DirectorsPOSITION OFFICER PHONE E-Mail

President Calvin Coffey 972-547-6711 calvin.coffey@sbcglobal.net

Vice-President of Operations Fred Carvajal 972-562-2128 jhcarvajal@aol.com

Vice-President of Membership Robert McLeod 972-424-0820 robert@productionguys.com

Chief Instructor Richard Klein 972-424-2307 rsklein33@verizon.net

Treasurer Curtis Conrad 972-998-9898 cwconrad92@gmail.com

Comptroller Anton Quiroz 972-495-5850 karentrapp@gmail.com

Communications Charles Galles 469-222-8203 c.f.galles@ieee.org

Safety Dick Stephens 972-270-1769 dick@stephens-family.net

X-Country Maintenance open

Trainer Maintenance James Ballard 972-271-9728 jamball41@gmail.com

Texins Flying Club Board Meeting Updates