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Latest News | as of July 29, 2010
August membership meeting ...
Please join us at our August club meeting on Saturday, August 14, 9:30 AM as we welcome Dave Roesch (pronounced "rush") to our Monthly Club Meeting at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. Dave has been an air traffic controller for more than 30 years and been the Air Traffic Manager (i.e. Tower Chief) at McKinney for the last 13+ years. Dave will be sharing his thoughts on airport and aircraft operations, required "read back" information (from pilot to controller), proper radio phraseology and the difference between phrases like, "have the numbers", "have the ASOS", etc. He will also update us and give us his thoughts on the new control tower, which is set to start construction this month, and he will listen to feedback from you with regard to improving the job that the controllers do for us. Dave and his team work hard to keep us safe, so don't miss this chance to interact with the chief controller.
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Tower: Current and Proposed
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Newsletter
July Newsletter now available for download.
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SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION BULLETIN for Circuit Breakers.
Read the directive at this link
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If you Missed the July Membership Meeting
 Carol Walker, Pilot Examiner, couldn’t bring the glider because of the weather but she did present a very well received presentation about the concepts of soaring for hours using thermals, mountain waves and the like, without an engine to disturb the tranquility. She conveyed a good sense of the exhilaration and the stress (when getting low to the ground) when soaring in a glider. I got the sense that several there have put gliding on their Bucket List.
We invited our sister flying club, NTXFC, to participate in this event. We had a good representation from both clubs. A drawing for two rides in a glider took place with Charles Weinberger winning for the TFC and Gerhard Deffner winning for the NTXFC.
Secure Your Aircraft
As of late, there have been several instances of aircraft chains sagging; not being pulled snugly. Loose chains, in the wind, can do damage to the aircraft. Please secure your aircraft and don’t forget to use the windshield reflectors now that is is getting hot. Check out the Lessons Learned after logging into the scheduler.
Squawk It
Squawk planes that are not tied down, unlocked, missing gust locks, screws missing, radio malfunctions, missing paper work, anything loose or anything along those lines so corrective action can be taken. Safety is everyone’s job.
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--- TFC News Updates ---
New Feature
Under the tab "The TFC", check out the Photos page.
Suggestions, questions, comments, concerns, and constructive criticism are always welcome. Please do not hesitate to email or call (214.282.6573).
As always, anyone who has an aviation related story to tell or suggestion for a topic for the newsletter is highly encouraged to contact Darren. We are always looking for ideas and appreciate your feedback.
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Learn To Fly
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Wet Rates and Reimbursements
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Schedule a Demo Flight!
TFC provides introductory "demo" flights to anyone interested in flying. For only $59 we'll put you in the left seat with a certified flight instructor and let you fly the airplane. WHAT BETTER WAY TO DECIDE IF FLYING IS FOR YOU? Contact our chief flight instructor or any officer to take advantage of this offer.
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Tail No.
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Make Model info
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Rate/Hr
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N6368K
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1975 Commuter C-150
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96.15
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N7929U
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1976 Commuter C-150
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96.15
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N737TY
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1978 Skyhawk C-172N
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124.50
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N733NB
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1977 SuprHawk C-172N-180
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124.50
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N7508J
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1968 PiperArrow PA28-R180
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158.20
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Our aircraft flight fees are WET TACH time, which means fuel is included and time is measured on engine use, not wall clock time. Non-instructional fights have an additional 8.25% sales tax. More information...
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Fuel Reimbursement Rate
$5.19 / gallon
effective as of
6/01/2010
If you refuel an aircraft on a trip and spend less than this on 100LL, we pass the savings on to you!
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Things to Consider
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TFC Pilot Acknowledgments & Events
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Membership meetings:
Held the second Saturday of every month at the McKinney Performing Arts Center at 9:30 AM. Get together for breakfast or coffee before the meeting at Spoons Cafe. Board meetings are on the preceding Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM. Both are open to the public.
Directions to Collin Country Regional Airport
Directions to McKinney Performing Arts Center
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Welcome Newest Members!
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Joshua Chang
Trent Smith
Charles Galles
Thomas McKevitt
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Shiho Shigeto
Paxton Parker
Michael Verworn
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Member News & Notes:
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Congratulations
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Name
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Event
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Date
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Instructor
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Valis Houston
Shiho Shigeto
Jayesh Tolia
Karen Quiroz
Harold Arbogust
Shiho Shigeto
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Private
1st Solo
1st Solo
Private
Private
Private
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6/6
6/6
6/5
6/22
7/23
7/26
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Hank Eilts
Richard Graham
Richard Graham
Dick Stephens
Dick Stephens
Richard Graham
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Upcoming Events
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Date
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Planned Program
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Jul 26 - Aug 1
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Oshkosh, WI. EAA Airventure 2010!!!
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Aug 7
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Addison, TX. Addison Airport (ADS). Free BBQ Lunch and Optional Wings Seminar. American Flyers invites you and a friend to spend a fun-filled afternoon at the airport and enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your passion for aviation. Enjoy a free BBQ lunch and stay for the optional Wings seminar. All attendees will be given a certificate for 2 hours free VFR or IFR simulator session.
Contact Mitch McCormack, 972-407-0295. Website Event ID: 14284
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Aug 7
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Pineville, LA. Pineville Municipal Airport (2L0). EAA Chapter 614 Pancake Breakfast. The best breakfast around. All you can eat - Pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage, grits, biscuits, gravy, coffee, milk or juice. Contact Nick
Nicewarner, 318-452-0919. Email Website Event ID: 13431
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TFC Base: Collin County Regional Airport
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Radio Frequencies:
- Tower: 118.825
- Ground: 121.875
- Clearance Delivery (when ATCT closed): 121.35 ASOS: 119.925 (telephone 972-548-8525)
- Unicom: 122.95
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Photgraph courtesty Jim Wilson Photography
http://www.collincountyregionalairport.org
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Approach and Navigation Facilities:
- Regional Approach: 124.3
- Fort Worth FSS (FTW) 1-800-WX-Brief
- VOR-DME or GPSA
- ILS w/DME RWY 17: 109.35 (COM FLUET)
- VOR w/DME 116.2 (CVE)
- NDB (COM) 421 (EF)
- RTR-O (only after hours): 121.35 (delete) Outer Marker: 421
- VASI: RWY 35
- PAPI: RWY 17
- MALSR: RWY 17
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