Twin County EAA Chapter 1426

COURSE SYLLABUS

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Bob Steele, AGI
Phone: (276) 733-3206
Email: rsteele@hughes.net
Thursday evenings, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
January 7 – February 11, 2009

EAA Chapter 1426
Twin County Airport
560 Hangar Road
Hillsville, VA 24343

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Learn the material required by the FAA for the sport pilot, the private pilot, or the recreational pilot knowledge test (airplane) with the objective of each student passing the test.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURE: Lecture and guided discussion.
1. Class will begin with a review and questions from the last class (approximately 5-15 minutes).
2. Next, there will be a brief overview and core concepts for the current evening’s assignment, followed by class discussion and questions.
3. When appropriate, after the class break, an in-class quiz will be administered, self-graded, and analyzed through class discussion.
4. The last 15-30 minutes of each class session will be directed toward an overview and discussion of the next class’s assignment.
5. Visual aids and handouts will be used as appropriate.
The following course material may be purchased through the Crossroads Institute.
REQUIRED TEXT: Private Pilot and Recreational Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, by Irvin N. Gleim.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Pilot Handbook, by Irvin H. Gleim.
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES: Flight Computer, Navigational Plotter
COST OF COURSE: Tax deductable donation to EAA Chapter 1426 Young Eagles Program plus cost of materials

Martha Emily Metz Gile, World War II Air Service Pilot

In Memory of Martha Emily Metz Gile

Martha Emily Metz Gile took her last flight on November 18, 2008.

Born to Fred Christian Metz and Martha Julia Fritz Metz on March 4, 1925. She was an aviator and native of Miami, Florida. Emily served with the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, class of 44-W-8.

Emily Gile’s childhood and adolescence in Miami, Florida and her family's business in cows, chickens and turkeys during the Great Depression when her father was unable to find work in accounting.

Determined to become a WASP, Gile was initially turned away because of her age, but earned her private license while working at the Army Air Corp base .On the day she turned eighteen and a half she hopped a military flight bound to Washington DC and was escorted to be interviewed at the Pentagon with Jacqueline Cochran who admitted her into the program. Gile completed her training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas graduating Oct 18th 1944. She was then stationed at Greenwood, Mississippi and ferried planes to different bases and tested repaired planes before they were returned to service.

The WASP were deactivated in December of 1944. Emily Metz Gile then married and served in the Air Force Reserves until she became pregnant with her son. She then attended Concordia River Forest College to become a teacher for elementary children in parochial schools. Then Gile received her Masters in reading education at Appalachian State University.

Gile then moved Hillsville, Va. to be a reading specialist for Carroll County Schools. After her retirement from teaching, she volunteered in so many ways. She was involved with many organizations including the American Association for Retired Persons serving as chairman for the retired teachers for years. Emily Gile was also a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Carroll County Retired Teachers, American Legion and the American Cancer Society, serving as relay captain for many years.

She also believed that the children of Carroll Co. needed the opportunity to experience flight so she began the Young Eagles’ Program local EAA chapter.

Emily Gile leaves her two children one son Emory Bearden of Hillsville, Va. one daughter and son in law Larry and Martha Musser and her three grandchildren Elizabeth, Caroline, and Sarah Musser of Winston-Salem, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Marva Sandburg officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial will be in Quantico National Cemetery on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Donations may be made to W.A.S.P. Women Endowment Fund T.W.U. P.O. Box 425528 Denton, TX 76204 or the local EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program c/o Shirley Steele 681 Mt. Zion Road Woodlawn, VA 24381.

Her spirit will live on as Twin County Chapter 1426 of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Young Eagles organization try to fulfill Emily's dream of promoting aviation by offering free airplane rides to children and sending needy kids to aviation camp in her memory.

The organization extends deep sympathy to the family.

EAA Chapter 1426 Christmas Dinner

Reminder EAA Members:
The annual Christmas dinner was held once again by popular demand! The dinner that was held on Friday, December 5 served as the December meeting, so there WELL NOT BE A MEETING in Dec. on the regular meeting date, the second Thursday.

Thanks to all who attended the dinner and for your delicious food contributions. You really outdid yourselves. Chaptr 1426 is really blessed with some super chefs!

The election of officers was held and the only change is that Mimi Thomas will be the recording secretary.
So the officers are as follows:
Bob Steele, President
Bill Bryant, Vice President
Mimi Thomas, Recording Secretary
Shirley Steele, Webmaster and Publicity
Nancy Beasley, Treasurer

Other offices:
Sharyl Walker, Newsletter Editor

The next meeting of the chapter will be the second Thursday in January--January 8 in the TCA Hangar lobby at 7:00 a.m. The program will be presented by Tyler Ward, the avaitaion camp scholarship recipient for 2008.

Membership in EAA Chapter 1426

Here is the membership form for joining Chapter 1426. Just highlight it, copy and paste into your word processor.

Twin County Experimental Aircraft Association
Chapter 1426 Membership Application Form

You must join the national organization to be a member of Chapter 1426. You can join online at www.eaa.org Click on member services and select Join.
Or call 1-800-JOIN-EAA

Chapter 1426 yearly dues are $25 for Individual and $30 for Family membership. This form and your payment can be sent to:
Nancy Beasley
Treasurer, EAA Chapter 1426
254 Lion Circle
Hillsville, VA 24343

Telephone: 728-3294

Please PRINT or write legibly!

Name___________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________

Telephone_______________________________________________________________

E-Mail__________________________________________________________________

EAA Number_____________________

Birthdate_________________________

Type of Membership—Individual___________Family__________

Aviation Interests_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Aircraft Owned?__________________________________________________________

Do you object to sharing your address and email with other members?

Yes______ No ______
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Note: The national web sites are: eaa.org and youngeagles.org

The Chapter’s activities are described on the local web site: eaa1426.chillsnet.org
The local Young Eagles web site is youngeagles.chillsnet.org

Chapter 1426 flew 81 boy scouts during the Mountain Empire Camporee at Twin County Airport; Details and pictures are at youngeagles.chillsnet.org

NOTICE: Chapter 1426 Wins the Big Prize in Fourth of July Parade. The next meeting of EAA Chapter 1426 will be November 13, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the TCA Hangar

2008 Aviation Scholarship Winner is Tyler Ward of Galax, son of Becky and Edwin Ward. Select the Aviation Space Camp Scholarship Winners from the menu to see details.

The September 13, 2008 Young Eagles Rally is posted on the Young Eagles site.

The Young Eagles Rally was held on June 4, 2008, for a Woodlawn Summer School class.

Select the Young Eagles Website menu option to see the pictures from this event. Thirty eight students were given free rides by pilots Bill Bryant, Lewis Walker, Scott Thomas, and Bob Steele.

NEWSFLASH - Josh Early Accepted at Air Force Academy

The February meeting of Chapter 1426 honored Josh Early, a student member of the Chapter. Josh is the son of Jody and Susan Early of Hillsville. He has been accepted at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Josh will graduate from Carroll County High School, Hillsville, VA in May and depart in June for the Academy. Congratulations to Josh and his family for this outstanding achievement. EAA Chapter 1426 is extremely proud of Josh.

The article to the right is displayed with permission from The Gazette and author Christopher Brooke

L39 Albatross Fighter Lands at Twin County to Refuel, April 20, 2008

On Sunday, April 20, 2008, CEO of Million Air of Houston, Texas, Roger Woolsey and his 9 yr. old son Chase, were flying from Nova Scotia to Houston and had to land at Twin County for refueling. They were greeted by EAA Chapter 1426 members, Marcus Ogle and Bob Steele.

Below are some of the pictures that document this exciting event at the local airport.

The first picture shows the pilot standing beside the plane. His son is in the back seat of the aircraft.

The second picture shows Marcus Ogle standing beside the plane while the pilot is boarding.

The third picture shows the plane ready to taxi out.

The fourth picture shows the historic plane on the runway taking off.

The web site for Million Air is www.millionair.com
Learn more about Roger Woolsey at www.airportbusiness.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=1743 - 29k -

Pictures, courtesy of Marcus Ogle

Pedal Plane Winner Announced, November 9, 2007

Tony Harrison of Fancy Gap won the pedal plane raffle. Ina Jacobs, co-chair of the Scholarship Raffle Committee is presenting the pedal plane to Mr. Harrison, who will give it to his grandson.

Welcome to the Twin County Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1426

Officers:
President - Bob Steele - 728-7100
Vice President - Bill Bryant
Secretary (Recording) - Mimi Thomas
Treasurer - Nancy Beasley
Newsletter Editor - Sharyl Walker
Webmaster and Publicity - Shirley Steele
Board of Directors - Sam Ayers, Rick Beasley, Jake Jacobs
Membership Committee - Josh Early and Brad Nester
Funding Committee - Nancy Beasley and Jody Early

This Chapter was initiated in October 2005. The goal is to introduce area residents, especially children, to aviation. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Twin County Airport.

Young Eagles Rallies are held at Twin County Airport where children, ages 8 -17, are given free airplane rides. See the Young Eagles Website for specific information.

The Chapter has building projects, the first one being an X-Air Sport plane owned by charter member Sharyl Walker. A future project will be Bill Bryant's helicopter. See the Aircraft Owners page for more information about his helicopters.

Interested persons who want to join the chapter should get in touch with Bob Steele at rsteele@hughes.net or call 728-7100. All persons interested in aviation are encouraged to participate. Local dues are $25/year for individual or $30/year for family. National dues are listed at the eaa.org web site.

The logo pictured above was designed by Danny Redd of Galax. He was awarded the $50 prize for the winning logo.

Local Pilots Early and Brown Win YE Awards

2007 Update: Once again Jody Early and Tim Brown were recognized by the Virginia Department of Aviation in appreciation for their generous contribution of providing kids ages 8 -17 with free airplane rides. These rides were given under the Experimental Aircraft Association's Chapter 1426 Young Eagles program at Twin County Airport.