Congratulations to member Bob Messner for the high flight hour tally for the month of May of 11.2 hours. There is currency.

Starting to get real busy at the airport. Please use due diligence with our reservation system. We pay for this service, so please do not hesitate to use it.

Abbreviations

Sometimes overused in aviation, especially if the recipient of a communication cannot figure out what you are talking about. Certainly one should cross check their DG (directional gyroscope) with their VSI (vertical slope indicator) while tuning in the VOR (very high frequency omni-directional range).

When a pilot gets a weather briefing, whether by phone or DUATS (direct user access terminal service) he should always be sure to check the NOTAMs (notices to airmen). One particular important NOTAM is the TFRs (temporary flight restrictions). These pop up from time to time, many without prior notice.

We have a TFR in our area coming up on June 15th. NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) will be racing at MIS (Michigan International Speedway). Yes, there is a TFR at the speedway consisting of a 5 nautical mile horizontal radius, up to 3,500 feet MSL (mean sea level) vertically, from 1 hour before the race start to 1 hour after the race ends.

One would be in rather serious trouble if one did not check the NOTAM explaining this TFR and barreled right through the airspace. We also certainly would not want to see one of our fine Cessna 172s being escorted from the area by an F-18 Super Hornet.

Remember, any squawks, please call Tim Stark of Jackson Aero (780-0343) and prompt actions will be taken

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	2014-06-01 00:00:00
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