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Congratulations to Skylar Carfi on earning his private pilot certificate. DPE David St. George said "it was a solid check ride" which is a pretty high bar to clear. Skylar is leaving us to take a job in Va., we wish him well in his future endeavors.

AOPA is offering scholarships to High School students between the age of 15 and 18, and also offering scholarships for anyone 16 and older (no maximum).  The scholarships range from $2500-$5000.   Additional information available here.  Apply today

AOPA is asking Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas to accept the BasicMed  for pilots flying into there countries from the US.  The new BasicMed goes into effect May 1, but unless something changes, Pilots will not be allowed into these three countries if they don't have a full medical certificate.

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The Average American will move over 10 times in their lifetime.  The FAA requires that you notify them within 30 days of moving, or you are not permitted to be Pilot In Command.  See the AOPA guidance to update your address if necessary.   AOPA Link

Our mechanic David Jones has been busy. He is thoroughly going over our Travel Air, getting it safe and ready for extensive use. He also conducted a 100 hr inspection on 53045, painted the rudder (finally) and installed new glare shield.

Member Dan Asselin has achieved the gold standard at East Hill, an instrument qualified Mooney Pilot. Multi Engine rating next, so he can forget all that Cornell education and fly for the regionals.

Today, Glenn Cobb, Dan Asselin, and Mike Thomas brought back

This transponder supports both ADS-B in and out, which means pilots will receive traffic alerts on the Garmin GNS430W, the Aspen EFIS, and if the pilot paired their iPad with the GTX345 via Bluetooth, on their iPad app such as ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot. NEXRAD weather is also delivered via ADS-B, and can be viewed on the GNS430W or a paired iPad with a compatible app.

Want to learn to fly a twin? East Hill now owns a Beechcraft Travel Air. It's at Cortland where our mechanic is performing an annual inspection, and making some changes for us.

On July 15, 2016 President Obama signed The FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016.  Reforms include an option to the Third Class Medical, it limits when a Special Issuances (SI) is required, and it directs the FAA to increase the number of “Conditions for which an AME Can Issue” (CACI).  The new Third Class Medical option can be used for flying singles and twins up to 6,000 pounds. There is a ceiling of 18,000’, and the true airspeed cannot exceed 220 knots. Day or night and VFR or IFR operations are permitted, and you may transport up to five passengers plus yourself.  Below 18,000’ there is no limitation to the type of airspace you can operate in.  Of course the pilot and equipment must have the appropriate certifications for the flight contemplated. The actual regulations around the Act are to be delivered by end of January, with enforcement starting some time this summer.