|
IN THIS ISSUE |
Next Meeting:Wednesday October
15, 2003, Venice City Hall 7:30 pm |
Dave’s Page Page 2 |
Page 3 Sun’n’Fun |
|
THE V.A.S.I. Angle |
VNC |
Published by the Venice Aviation Society, Inc. (VASI) Venice, Florida
October 2003
President’s Message
Dear Colleagues,
Sincerely,
Joseph Rand, MD
________________________________________________________________________
Mission Control: The VASI “AIM”
1.
To Promote, support and
encourage the continued use of the Venice Municipal Airport as a general
aviation facility.
2.
To educate concerned
citizens as to the airport’s importance tot eh public welfare.
3.
To provide a forum
whereby those concerned with utilization of the facility may voice their
concerns.
4.
To advise the
appropriate authorities regarding safety, security, utilization and other
concerns at the airport.
5.
To provide a forum for
the flying public regarding aviation matters.
6.
To support the city,
county, state and federal authorities in carrying out their duties regarding
aviation and the utilization of the Venice Municipal Airport in disaster,
welfare and other public service.
Venice Aviation Society, Inc. October 2003 Page 2
GOT INFLUENCE?
Got influence? You bet you do.
We each have a bit of influence on our
own. Some, obviously, have more than others. Each of us has some effect on the
behavior of others.
In
the aviation arena, we can multiply that influence by joining organizations.
AOPA, with about 400,000 members speaks louder, and carries a bigger stick than
the individual pilot. Likewise EAA, and the other so called alphabet groups.
At
the local level, VASI multiplies your voice.
I
am cutting and pasting here a blurb from the Florida Airport Managers
Association web page, http://www.floridaairports.org/.
Theodore
Roosevelt said it well many years ago: "Every man owes
a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is
engaged. No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an
organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere." The more you put into VASI, the more benefits you get from
it.
Take an active role in VASI, Even if it
is no more than influencing one more person to join.
The
October VASI meeting is an indication of just how much influence our
organization has attained since its inception. We have the candidates for city
council seats come and give us their pitch. We are able to grill them on their
position as it relates to airport matters. Over the years I have been amazed at
the ignorance some of the candidates display about aviation matters. Some have
expressed the opinion that we all fly “Piper Cubs.” How does a statement like
that make you feel about a person charged with ultimate oversight in the
operation of your airport?
We
have seen some candidates who think that aviation is unchanged in the 50 years
since they have been an active pilot. If you flew in “the big war,” good for
you. But if you haven’t flown since, don’t try to pawn yourself off as knowing
anything about general aviation in the twenty first century.
We have seen recently, intelligent
candidates who recognize a lack of knowledge about aviation, but who are
willing and able to learn.
In
the beginning, we invited the candidates. Lately, they have seen the VASI
meeting as a “must clear” hurdle on the campaign trail. The press is in
attendance, and they are taking notes. Voters are in attendance, and they are
also taking notes.
Come
to the meeting. Bring a new member. Bring questions for the candidates. Speak
up, be heard.
VASI has influence. The influence comes
from its membership base. The influence also goes back to the individual member
in a forum such as this. Exercise your influence.
Dave
Welch
October
4, 2003
Calendar of Events
October 18, Rain Date Oct. 19, Sun. You have been granted permission to Fly-In to
Fantasy of Flight for One Day Only!
October 21 & 22 Sarasota/Bradenton Airport -
B-17 Flying Fortress
October 24 – 26 Page Field Airport, Fort Myers
- B-17 Flying Fortress
October 28 & 19 Naples Municipal Airport, Naples
- B-17 Flying Fortress
Venice Aviation Society, Inc. October
2003 Page 3
Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in officials have announced an exciting line-up
of seminars and fly-ins this fall and winter designed to appeal to aviation
enthusiasts of all ages. In addition to
its international Fly-In set for April 13-19, 2004, Sun ‘n Fun will offer an
expanding menu of year-round fly-ins, educational programs and other activities
through the Florida Air Museum.
“Our mission is to share the aviation experience with people
of all ages through education, information and inspiration,” said Sun ‘n Fun
Vice President and Museum Director Greg Harbaugh, “But that doesn’t mean we
can’t have fun, too! We have something
for everyone.”
Harbaugh identified several major Sun ‘n Fun
activities taking place over the next several months, including:
Sport
Pilot Forum and Fly-In (October
17, 2003). Hosted by Sun ‘n Fun and EAA
Chapter 454 of Lakeland, this event provides an opportunity for interested
sport pilots and vendors to learn more about the new light sport aircraft rules
and regulations recently approved for this new segments of the aviation
community. FAA program supervisor Sue
Gardner will be the featured speaker.
Anyone interested in displaying products or services for this new
aviation area are welcome at no cost.
Activities include a pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch.
Wings ‘n Things (November 7-9), presented
by the Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, showcases the dynamic world of
aviation and other modes of transportation.
The event is open to aviation enthusiasts, the general public and scout
troops from across the state of Florida.
Wings ‘n Things features exhibits, displays and hands-on aviation
activities for enthusiasts of all ages.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can earn specific merit badges from qualified
presenters. Young Eagle flights (free
to first-time flyers aged 8-14 with parental permission); model rocket
building; balsa airplane construction; wing rib building; simulator rides;
astronomy demonstrations; treasure hunt; helicopter rides (fee) and much
more. There is also a Friday night
program featuring a NASA astronaut.
Camping is available (fee).
Vintage
Aircraft Fly-In (December 6). Vintage aircraft owners and pilots from
across the country will have the opportunity to showcase their aircraft and
exchange information. Several raffle
prizes will be offered. A pancake
breakfast and hot dog lunch will be available.
Aviation Expressions Lecture Series
(October 17, November 14, December 5, January 16, and February 6). This evening program features nationally and
internationally recognized speakers, all of them an expert in their respective
aviation – related field. Speakers
share their personal experiences and offer candid insights into aviation
history. November’s guest speaker will
be Gen. Robert Cardenas. Gen. Cardenas flew the Boeing B-29 that carried early
“X-series” research aircraft aloft for launch (Bell XS-1, X-1, X-1A). A U.S.
Air Force pilot, Gen. Cardenas also flew the Northrup YB-49 “Flying Wing.” Richard Van Grunsven will be the January 16
speaker. Van Grunsven is the Founder
and President of RV aircraft, the most successful experimental category or
“homebuilt” aircraft in the world.
October, December and February speakers are to be announced in the near
future.
All events will be held at the Sun ‘n Fun Complex on the
southwest corner of Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, and
are open to the public. Fly-In traffic
is welcome and aircraft parking is available.
Camping sites are also available.
The Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun is open seven days each week
(excluding major holidays) and is also available for special events.
For more information on these and other Sun ‘n Fun events,
call (863) 644-2431 or access Sun ‘n Fun’s website at www.sun-n-fun.org.
Venice Aviation Society, Inc. October 2003 Page 5
|
V.A.S.I Executive
Board President Joseph Rand,
MD * Vice President Nick Carlucci * Secretary Buck Settles * Treasurer Millar
Brainard * Directors Nick
Piscitelli Dave Welch * VASI Airport
Advisory Board Designee Bart
Bartanowica The VASI Angle P.O. Box 1153 Venice, FL
34284 airbuck@comcast.net |
Some of what you missed at our last meeting
Larry Heath updated us on the
goings on: The Business Park is proceeding, the access road heading south on U.S.
41 has been approved and will be started with the work being done now on the
widening of 41. Packages for development are being submitted until
December. One hundred eighty applications
have been received for the Airport
Manager’s position; there is no time frame currently for the hiring. The manager will answer to the city manager,
Marty Black. The Goal is to resurface Runway 04/22 in 2004.
We are still working on the
airport manager selection list. As mentioned in the newspapers we are narrowing
down the list to the final candidates. We have candidates from both within
Florida as well as other parts of the country. Hopefully we will have some
information to report on at the October meeting.
Still nothing definitive on
the Airport Business Park. Needless to say developers and major business
interests all have their eyes on this prime real estate. From the airport users’
vantage point the Business Park will provide a steady infusion of funds for the
airport. As I get news I’ll get it out to the VASI membership.
R. S. “Bart” Bartanowicz
Comments, Complaints, Suggestions & Volunteers
--IF
ANYONE HAS AN IDEA,SUGGESTION, COMPLAINTor WOULD VOLUNTEER A LITTLE TIME, SEND
NICK AN E-MAIL OR WRITE IT UP AND SLIP INTO MY HANGER #96 (same hangar
building as sheriff's helicopter- north side across from Ray Hoey). Fly Safe
see you at the meeting.
Nick Carlucci. E-mail joecessna72@cs.com. 941-408-7777
Venice Aviation
Society, Inc. October 2003 Page 4
Pass This On to a
Friend
Venice
Aviation Fast File
Society Application for Membership
Inc.
Yearly Dues only $20.00 Please
remember to include your check with this application
Please Print Clearly
Name:
__________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Name as you want on your name
badge _______________________________________
Mailing Address:
_________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:
__________________________________________________________
E-mail address:
__________________________________________________________
Phone (Home):
________________________ (Work): ___________________________
Occupation, present:
__________________________ Former, if retired: _____________
Pilot? _______ Yes
________ No Aircraft, if own,
what type? ____________________
My flying is __________ %
Pleasure ___________ % Business
Qualifications:
_____ SEL _____ SES _____ Multi _____
Multi-sea _____ Inst
_____ COMM _____ CFI _____
CFII _____ ATP
_____ Tail Wheel
Type Ratings
____________________________________________________________
Special Aviation Interests:
__________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Affirmation:
This application is made with
the full understanding that the applicant accepts total liability and
responsibility for his or her actions during VASI functions, and agrees to hold
VASI harmless from any liability arising there from.
Signature:
_______________________________________________________________
Date:
________________________
Send your application with
your check for $20.00 payable to VASI today!
VASI, c/o M. Brainard – 4432
Rum Bay Circle, Sarasota, FL 34233
V.A.S.I.
P.O. Box 1153
Venice, FL 34284
Venice Aviation
Society, Inc. October 2003 Page 6
|
Would you be interested in
Advertising in our newsletter $100 for the entire year! |
Free Classifieds
Flytie Tiedown Kit. New In
Container
Never Used. As advertised in
several
flying publications.
Paul Hollowell 484-0718.
Garmin
196 GPS/map & Basic Flight Instruments.
Brand New,
never out of the box. Save hundreds.
John
Yurosko @ 484-4209
Beechcraft
A23-24 Muskateer. Share Available. Tape Card
Contact
Millar Brainard (h) 941-377-5320
(c)
941-356-3535.
Submit you
classified ad to Buck Settles,
P.O. Box
1153, Venice, FL, 34284.
Email: airbuck@comcast.net