YOUR VOICE FOR UTAH GENERAL AVIATION

UGAA newsletter Vol. V Issue III Oct. 2012 editor rl morelli nonisrm6@comcast.net

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YOUR VOICE FOR UTAH GENERAL AVIATION

DINNER MEETING...

GOLDEN CORRAL665 E. FORT UNION BLVD.

ADULTS $10.79

SENIORS $9.99

THUR. Oct. 18...7:00 PM

OUR GUEST SPEAKERS: TIM OSBORNE AND

BRYAN WEAVER OF THE “FAA”

RE: THE NEW AND IMPROVED CLASS “B” AIRSPACE

AND OFFICER ELECTIONS

TRES’S NOTE:2012-13 DUES ARE DUE NOW!

LEFT SEAT

In January of 2011, I wrote a left seat article discussing the work that the Class B Airspace Advisory Group had

been doing. The first paragraph of that newsletter went as follows:

Over the last year and a half Leonard Wojcik, Wayne Leydsman and me along with several other people from the

local aviation community had an opportunity to be included in a State of Utah Department of Aeronautics

sponsored Class B Airspace advisory group. The group was assembled to make recommendations to the FAA

regarding possible changes to the Salt Lake Class B airspace. The committee met on numerous occasions

throughout the period and the result of our meetings culminated in a proposal that was submitted to the FAA……..

The UGAA officers and board members believe that the upcoming changes to the Salt Lake Class B airspace will

make it easier and safer for those of us who fly general aviation aircraft whether operating under VFR or IFR

rules. Consequently we have invited Tom Osborne and Bryan Weaver of the FAA to address us at our dinner

meeting regarding these important changes. In addition those who are interested can find further information

on our web site www.ugaa.org, there you’ll find a complete link to the FAA web site

On a sad note, fellow pilot Bob Odegaard was lost in the crash of his historic F2G Super Corsair on Friday 7

Sep 2012 while practicing for an air show that was to be held the following day in North Dakota. Bob was a

regular participant at Oshkosh, Reno and other air events and many of you may have had the opportunity to meet

him. The F2G Super Corsair is powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-4360 and has a bubble canopy and non-folding

wings that differentiate it from the Corsairs we normally see. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Odegaard

family at such a difficult time.

As you may know, some members of the UGAA try to make the trip to Smiley Creek in June and Moose Creek in

July or August for the annual airplane camping trips. However, this year was a bust. There were (and are) so

many fires burning in the intermountain west and especially in Idaho that it just wasn’t practical and those of us

who were planning to make the trips had to cancel. Not only were we concerned about the smoke but we were

worried about getting caught in a fire or, heaven forbid, starting a new one. Hopefully, next year will be better

and we will be able to continue the tradition. If any of our members are interested in back country airplane

camping but haven’t yet had the experience, I encourage you to make the effort next year. You won’t be sorry.

I would like to express my appreciation for the officers and board members of the UGAA. They put in a lot of

hours to further our General Aviation interests in the state and they deserve a vote of thanks and support from

our members. If you get a chance, let them know you appreciate the work they do on behalf of Utah’s pilots and

aircraft owners. We can show our appreciation by making a better effort to participate in the meetings and events

the UGAA plans and sponsors. After all, we are the Utah General Aviation Association, not the Utah General

“Apathy” Association.

Fly Safe,

Dave Haymond

President, UGAA

THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

UGAA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Until recently, paid members of the UGAA had a standing discount on fuel at

Salt Lake International with both Million Air and Jet Center. As most of you

know, Million Air purchased Jet Center and then TAC Air purchased Million

Air. In September 2012, the UGAA negotiated new fuel discounts for its paid

members with both TAC Air and Leading Edge Aviation at South Valley Re-

gional. The discount off ramp price with TAC Air at both Salt Lake Inter-

national and Provo is $0.55 per gallon. The discount off ramp price (Full

Service) with Leading Edge Aviation at both South Valley Regional and Logan

is $0.30. Let’s use our membership cards and take advantage of the oppor-

tunities that these fine FBO’s have offered.

In addition, Keystone Aviation (formerly Intermountain Air) at Salt Lake In-

ternational has agreed to extend discounts on aircraft parts to members of the

UGAA. When ordering parts, speak with Paul Steed and tell him you want the

UGAA discount.

Remember, to take advantage of these discounts, you will need to show your

UGAA membership card. So please, keep it current and keep it with you when

you fly.

In addition to the above, being a member of the UGAA provides members with

the opportunity to associate with a lot of really fine people, in fact, some of the

best.

Dave Haymond

President, UGAA

SAFETY

Fall 2012 Flying Safety Thoughts

Are You Safe to Fly?

By Wayne Leydsman, CFI , Former Navy Trained US Coast Guard Aviator

On September 24th the AOPA Foundation put on a two hour free safety seminar that I and many other

aviators attended. It was informative and had to do with us as human beings and especially we pilots.

The topic was broken down into three primary areas. The items covered were, physical health, psycho-

logical aspects and airmanship. All this adds up to “Flying for a Lifetime” the title of the presentation.

The pilot population is getting older! We, in general, are healthier, living longer and are more produc-

tive. What I learned is that we indeed can live ever longer lives with proper care of our bodies. Eating

the proper foods, getting the proper rest and exercise, drinking water- staying hydrated can help keep

our bodies going for a long time and at a high level of activity which flying demands. We are hearing

more and more about nutrition. All the ‘good’ foods that we ate in the past may really have done us

harm. Junk or fast foods may not be healthful. Drinking lots of coffee or cola may also be harmful in

the long run. Personally, I am going to spend some time and learn to get rid of those bad eating habits

and work on learning to eat all those more healthful foods so I am just that, healthier, more alert and

thus safer as a person and especially as a pilot. Another thing we learned, was to eat smaller meals and

avoid those large meals. Studies done on blood sugar levels indicate that people with lower blood sugar

levels tend to make more errors. So, bring along healthy snacks as you fly, and don’t forget to stay hy-

drated. Taking sips was also advised. A part of all this is getting to know yourself. There are days when

we are on top of the world! We do everything perfectly, we are alert and our coordination is right on,

everything goes well and we feel great! The next day, even following the same routine, we are foggy,

can’t think clearly and may feel sluggish. So, what happened? Well, we may never fully know. The im-

portant thing is that we need to admit to ourselves and others, that we are just having an off day. That

is the day when we should be extra careful in our activities, such as flying, and may consider finding

something else to do. Well, we are human and we all have had great days, average days, and less than

average days. We need to recognize that and make appropriate decisions. If you feel tired, a 15-20 min-

ute catnap may be all that is needed, but don’t sleep longer!

Do you remember, IMSAFE? Illness, Medications, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Emotion. Those were

many of the items covered and each can have a great roll in the outcome of a flight. So, before you fly

and perhaps before you begin that preflight on the airplane, preflight yourself. Each of these items are

critical. You want to have a safe flight. Make the proper decision and do have a safe flight! Remember,

it is the little things that can catch us. Keep the little things small and don’t allow them to become big.

Listen to that small voice in your head. When you begin to rationalize, you may be heading for trouble,

because you really do know better. We have all been there. General aviation can be a lot safer. Re-

member that most mishaps are classified as pilot or human error. Be safe and enjoy the autumn and

early winter flying seasons! Don’t forget that we all can get rusty quickly and need to refresh our

memory and skills. Go participate in the Wings Program. It is still around and we all need to keep

learning and stay proficient, and especially remain safe for a long life of enjoying our travels in the sky.

Wayne

Pres....Dave Haymonddavehaymond@gmail.comH-801 571 6561C-801 209 2575

VPres....Leonard Wojcikleonard@wojciktech.comH-801 272 1813

Sec....Betty Lou Manwaringmanwaring@aol.comH-801 261 4199

Tres....Randy Brimhallzippie05@msn.comC-801 550 5285

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