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Events 2008 Membership Meetings (Pizza Nights / Safety Seminars) February 21, 2008 Title: Mixture Management w/Free Pizza Time: 6:30pm, Thursday, Place: Wings of Carolina Flying Club (www.wingsofcarolina.org) As part of its ongoing safety program, Wings of Carolina is hosting special guest Dr. James Yankaskas and his program on Mixture Management. This event is open to the general public and free pizza and beverages will be provided (see below for registration information). In addition to reviewing familiar concepts of internal combustion engine operations such as proper leaning and troubleshooting with EGT and CHT, newer concepts will be examined including internal cylinder pressure and boundary layer heat transfer and their effect on fuel efficiency and engine life/reliability. Jim Yankaskas is a former flight instructor and long time friend of the Wings of Carolina Flying Club. He holds many ratings including ATP, CFII for airplanes, CFI for gliders, and ground instructor certificates. He has a B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from M.I.T. and was a design engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft. Currently, he is serving as the president of Malibu/Mirage Owners and Pilots Association. He has examined and tested engine out gliding configurations and studied impact G-forces and accident survivability in addition to his current work examining mixture management and engine effects. Wings of Carolina Flying Club is a 47 year old, volunteer driven/non-profit aviation organization. With nearly 250 members, Wings of Carolina continues its mission of safe, affordable, fun, aviation education and aircraft rentals. Membership in Wings of Carolina is open to the general public. Wings of Carolina is located at the southwestern end of the Sanford Lee County Airport (TTA). For directions to this event, please see the directions section of the club’s website (www.wingsofcarolina.org). For registration (assuming that you have not already put in your name at websites allowing registration for the event), please send an email to Paul Wilder (vp@wingsofcarolina.org) and get a confirmation for your number of attendees. Pizza Nights for 2008 Thursday February 21 Wed April 23 Tuesday June 24 Wed August 20 Thursday October 23 Tuesday December 16 The Safety Committee of Wings of Carolina hosts bimonthly gatherings for club fellowship and aviation education. These meetings are open to members, prospective members, and their guests. The meeting typically begins at 6:30pm with a pizza dinner, followed at 7:00pm by a presentation of general interest. See event calendar for the latest schedule, or email us for further details. 2nd Saturday Monthly Cookout The Wings of Carolina Flying Club hosts cookouts on the second Saturday of each month at the WCFC Flight Center (rain or shine). Food is served from noon-1pm. ($5). Hangar flying continues for much of the afternoon. We occasionally have special programs or speakers. This is a great opportunity to meet club members, other local pilots, and people interested in the club and aviation. Anyone is welcome to attend. Click here for directions. Contact vp@wingsofcarolina.org for more information. On-site AME Exams Dr. Havner Parish, a long time friend of the Club and AME, has been performing medicals at this event. Call to see if he is coming if you are interested in getting your medical at one of our cookouts. Wednesday Maintenance Night Every Wednesday Night at 7PM at the club. No prior experience in auto or aircraft maintenance is needed. Contact John Hunter at airplanehunter@hotmail.com for more information. Click Here For Event Calendar |
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