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Mike Sigler has joined the ranks of "conventional gear pilot". It is nice to see our Citabria being enjoyed by more members. Tailwheel flying must be approached with respect, but with proper training and practice it is very rewarding.

Matt and I flew over to local flying icon Rick Reynolds' field. Turned into a beautiful evening. We got a free tour of his hangar.

Member Lucja Kot gave an interesting and informative talk on her many adventures flying on the west coast and New Zealand. We will try to have more events like this to keep the information and fun going.

Congrats, to Matt Willis on joining the ranks of taildragger nuts.  He found out what his feet are for. No more just "driving" a skyhawk around.

Congratulate Ginny on earning her commercial certificate. She has been flying for many years with some ups and downs, but never lost her love of flying. Now she can be paid for it.

Brought to you by the Air Safety Institute.  This is an overview of how to plan and manage fuel consumption when flying.  It covers long distance trips and even the 5 minute hop to a neighboring airport for "cheap AvGas".  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJrn3QO89Dc

    East Hill is known for our well kept equipment. In order to keep our maintenance up to a good standard the board has decided to raise rates on aircraft and instructors $1.00 an hour each. We still strive to keep flying as close to cost as possible, but safety comes first.

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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