Chairman’s Letter, March 2005

Bar-B-Que & Air Racing Stories – February 20, 2005 Meeting
Pauline Mallary had a great story to tell and a very receptive 50 Georgia Flyers enjoyed her tale of 50 plus years as a lady pilot. She entertained with stories about flying and racing with the 99rs. We loved the kitty litter story. Thanks Pauline for a great evening. If you did not make it you missed an exciting evening of barbecue, and socializing with good friends.

We had a little rain but still had three members brave the weather and fly in for the February Meeting at LZU. Many thanks to Larry Bishop, Dick Lyon, and Linton Broome for their work in making the evening a success.

Pinch Hitter Course—March 19, 2005
There will not be a meeting in March, but we will have our Pinch hitter Co-Pilot Course for Spouses at PDK. Sam DiGiammarino will being teaching the class on March 19th at the Epps Hangar Training Room. Sam says pilots of spouses may attend but must not participate. Check the newsletter for class time. The will be the first such class in several years, so we are looking forward to this event. If you have not signed up be sure and call Sam at 770-830-0118 or email samdg@charter.net.

Soaring in the Alps—April 10, 2005 Meeting
We should all look forward to our next meeting April 10th.  Dick Lyon will be hosting as we again meet at the EAA Hangar at 3pm.  Dick will have Gilly Smith present an exciting evening on Soaring in the Alps, and Rockies.  If the weather permits he will bring one of his gliders.  He has a fine collection of breathless scenery film.  Dick and Linda Johnson will be catering a different menu.  Watch the web page for announcements.

Visit the Web Site
  I hope all of you are visiting the web site where there are frequent updates, and a chance to communicate with members in the Forum.  John Jones and Jim Turner gave everyone a tour through the site and an opportunity to learn more about the features.  www.georgiaflyers.org

Treasure Cay Bahamas—May 28-30, 2005
Check the events on the web and don't forget to sign up early for our Georgia Flyers 2005 trips.  The first is Memorial Day weekend at Treasure Key in the Bahamas.  Marsha Inman has reserved 15 rooms.  Hurry so you won't be left out.  If you have not made a trip with Bob and Marsha you have missed something special.

Happy Landings:
Dick Malone, Chairman