EAA Chapter 1496 Kissimmee Florida

Are you working on your Private Pilot certificate or just curious about weather, flight controls, aerodynamics and flight instruments? We have a class for you!

Starting in late Spring, we will be offering a weekend Private Pilot Ground school. This program, spread over four Saturdays will prepare you for the Private Pilot Knowledge exam. This instructor-lead ground school will cover all the necessary topics and subjects so you will successfully pass the Private Pilot Knowledge exam.

Extensive hands-on experience, tours and field trips plus individual attention.

Fee is $150.00 for EAA members and $200.00 for non-EAA members and will cover all books and supplies. The FAA Knowledge Exam is $150.00 and may be scheduled with a testing center of your choice.

For more information email [email protected] or call Stephen Gatlin 407-766-2953

There have been numerous requests and emails regarding meeting dates and times. It has been decided at the October general meeting that chapter meetings will now occur on the second Saturday of the month at 9:00am. Following a short 15-20 minute meeting we will fly out to one of our local airports for brunch and more hangar flying. The meeting location will remain the same.

Our next meeing is Saturday, April 9th following our Young Eagles Flight Rally.

Do you want to take advantage of the good weather somewhere other than Orlando?

EAA Chapter 1496 is offering a 3-day Instrument ground school course November 19-21 at the Kissimmee-Gateway airport.

The instrument Ground School Course meets all FAA Requirements under FAR Part 61 and covers all technical subject material necessary to pass the instrument written exam.

The exam results are valid for 24 calendar months.

About the Course

We have formatted the Instrument Ground School class to have a fast-track schedule without sacrificing learning retention. The course contains 24 hours of instruction and test preparation, spread over three days. It also covers all required test information and provides time for supplemental material which helps prepare our instrument students for practical training in the aircraft.

Best of all, with 24 hours of instruction, this is definitely NOT a test cramming course. On the contrary: you will receive an excellent preparation for a lifetime of safe instrument flying, and you'll receive tips not available elsewhere. This type of in-depth preparation is necessary for your safety, and we know that you'll agree with us the first time you make an IFR approach and the landing strip is where it is supposed to be.

The majority of students take and pass the written exam with a high average score. You can too!

Price

The course fee is $150.00. This fee includes text, computerized testing supplement, charts, approach plates, and airport facilities directory, and more.

For more information contact Stephen Gatlin, AGI/IGI at 407-432-6156 or email [email protected]

Member of EAA Chapter 1496 now have unlimited free use of an FAA Approved Flight Training Device. This BATD (Basic Aviation Training Device)

The ELITE PI-135 Basic ATD is a fully procedural system, which can be used for complete startup, flight, and shutdown procedures. You can even use the PI-135 to perform the approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting/tracking required under section 61.57(c)(1) for recent instrument experience.

The PI-135 is equipped with a  Garmin GNS 430W GPS system and  you can learn about GPS approaches, and how to program and operate the GNS 430W. Aircraft types are the Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Piper Archer, Piper Seneca, Beech Baron, Beecn Bonanza, TB10, TB20 and Mooney non-EFIS/glass. 

The trainer is categorized as an  FAA CERTIFIED Basic ATD with flying credits of 2.5 hours toward Private rating, 10 hours toward Instrument rating and maintaining instrument currency.

It is also great for introducing non-instrument students to basic aircraft operating procedures.

Should a pilot logbook entry be required to document traiining or currency, an FAA certified ground instructor must be present during all phases of training and endorse the logbook. Instruction with a ground instructor is available at competitive rates.

For more information contact Chapter President Stephen Gatlin at 407-766-2953 or [email protected]

     On a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon, EAA Chapter 1496, Orlando Gateway Sport Aviation Training Center, Kissimmee-Gateway Airport and many volunteers flew 55 new Young Eagles! The Young Eagles enjoyed hot dogs, chips, drinks and met many find folks from the Orlando Flyers remote control aircraft club, Balloons over Orlando, two static display aircraft and a youth activity table.

     Our route of flight took us from Kissimmee's Runway 15 turning West towards Disney World, skirting Old Town Kissimmee and back for a smooth landing. All the kids received a "goodie bag" filled with a free Private Pilot ground schoo courtesty of Sporty's Pilot Shop, their official Young Eagles logbook, and tons of kid-related stuff from our friends at AOPA.

     Visit the photo section for an upclose and personal view of the event.

     The next Young Eagles flight rally will be in a few short weeks. Stay tuned!

Here are the dates for the 2011 Young Eagles flying season. 

2011

Saturday, April 9

Saturday, May 21 - Second Annual International EAA Young Eagles Day

Saturday October 8

Saturday November 5

Saturday December 3

Check back frequently for more information, locations and registration instructions. Click on "Young Eagles Program" at the top of the homepage for details.

The EAA Chapter 1496 Leadership team met with Dr. Greco, Superintendent of the Osceola  County School System to discuss a potential symbiotic relationship between the airport, Osceola County Schools, EAA Chapter 1496 and other airport businesses. 

Our discussions centered around the thought of how we, the airport and the school system can develop a symbiotic relationship which would benefit everyone involved. There is great potential for a fantastic aviation-related studies program within the school system using Osceola High School as a "test" school given their proximity to the airport. 

As our meeting progressed we touched on several paramount items for consideration. 

They are:

Making ourselves known to math and science teachers and inviting them to fly with us over a few Saturday mornings - perhaps lunch in Ocala, etc.

Introducing same to the control tower, airport management, etc.

Providing expertise and hands-on training to math and science teachers along with motivation to get kids excited about aviation-related careers.

Assist with the creation of an "aviation" or "flying" club within OHS and inviting them to one of our EAA Young Eagles events. (www.youngeagles.org)

Develop a mentor-mentoree relationship with the top students from each math or science-related class and provide guidance, hands-on experience and one-on-one training

Invite students to our monthly EAA chapter meetings at Kissimmee Airport so that they can gain "touchy-feely" experience with aircraft on display and learn from others

Develop and host an eight-week "Kissimmee Youth Aviation Center" class in which each Saturday 10am-12pm whereas students learn hands-on in subjects such as weather/meteorology, flight planning, pilotage, aerodynamics, weight and balance computations, aircraft performance calculations, navigation, aircraft safety, aircraft building and construction with the last day a 1-hour graduation flight whereas they get to take the controls.

It was decided that our EAA chapter will assist with the recruiting and creation of an Advisory Board which would work closely with the school system to get their aviation sciences off to a great start.

A few of us are planning to attend AirVenture 2010 Oshkosh (www.airventure.org) July 26-August 1. Some members are staying in hotels, dorms and camping out. Stephen will be camping out in his RV at the 101 woods July 24 - 30. It may be great exposure for EAA 1496 members to "corral camp" together and enjoy each other's company, BBQ, burgers and the usual early morning breakfast. 

If you would like to attend and camp, email Stephen at [email protected] for details and advice. He will be departing Orlando on the morning of the 22nd with overnight stops in Chattanooga, TN and Champaign, IL. There may be one seat left for the ride up but you must provide your own camping gear. The RV is full.

Let's have some fun!

Coming up July 4th weekend, a few EAA Chapter 1496 members will be flying to Treasure Cay, Bahamas for a fun-filled weekend of BBQ, relaxation and perhaps some tropical fun.

We will depart from Kissimmee early Friday, July 2nd and fly down to Ft. Lauderdal Executive airport to meet our hosts from Banyan Aviation. From there, we'll depart as a group direct to Treasure Cay, about an hour and a half away. We'll fly back on Monday morning direct to Kissimmee.

General Itinerary includes:

Friday July 2, 2010

Pilots Briefing at Banyan Air Service before departing

Evening Cocktail Reception at Treasure Cay Beach at the Tipsy Seagull Bar (Sponsored by Treasure Cay Resort )

Saturday July 3, 2010

An evening Reception and Theme Event at Treasure Cay Resort (Sponsored by Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism at

“The Treasure Cay Beach”

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Afternoon departure back to Banyan Air Service

Throughout the 3 days at Treasure Cay, you have your choice of activities at the resort, including: diving, fishing, boating, shopping, selected games, beach volleyball, or relaxing on the beautiful sandy beach.

To learn more or register visit www.bahamas.com

EAA Chapter 1496 and Orlando Gateway Sport Aviation flew 48 new Young Eagles and gave several demonstration flights to people interested in learning to fly.

Guests enjoyed hot dogs with all the trimmings, soft drinks, and of course all the free "stuff" courtesty of AOPA and EAA.

We look forward to next year's International Learn to Fly day!