Listen to Live ATC from KCID and Green Castle

I have set up a live feed for KCID and the local Unicom frequencies. This includes Green Castle and Iowa City Unicom. This is a great way for our newer pilots to listen in for tips when communicating with ATC. The link can be reached at: http://d.liveatc.net/kcid.m3u

Additional information can be found at http://www.liveatc.net

There is also a way to go back to the Archives and listen for when you may have been flying. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me here.

John

Happy New Year 2009

Time to start planning your 2009 Iowa fly-in events!
http://www.iawings.com/calendar/yearly.htm

Surrounding State Information, check out:
http://www.flyincalendar.com/

HAPPY NEW YEAR & FLY SAFELY IN 2009!

New Medical Rules

Pilots who haven't turned 40 yet have five years between medicals and the new term is retroactive. As of July 24, a third class medical for someone who hasn't reached 40th birthday lasts five years, instead of 3 years. A first class medical is valid for a year, up from 6 months. AOPA says it reactivates some medicals that were expired on the day the new regs came into effect.

If your three-year medical had expired before July 24 it was automatically extended to five years from the anniversary date. Also, turning 40 during the new term of the medical doesn't affect the length of the term.. If you renew your medical the day before your 40th birthday, the new medical is good for either full five years or one year. "This is welcome news for the GA industry," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "AOPA supported the FAA's move that makes it easier and more affordable for younger pilots to fly."

'New' Cessna 172!

This very nice 1964 Cessna 172 has been purchased to replace the 172 that was lost. Come out and fly the new bird!

Something New at Green Castle

Dave White flies his powered parachute on final for a landing on runway 33. (Photo by Ben Read.)

172

So what is the status of the Skyhawk?

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Le Mars, Iowa

What do you do when it's 55 degrees, the wind is calm, and the skies are blue?

You fly to Le Mars, Iowa for Blue Bunny Ice Cream
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
Include a stop at Bob's Hot Dogs stand...

Le Mars Airport pilot courtesy car, Rosco P. Coltrane...way cool!
Le Mars
Storm Lake, Iowa
Back Home Safely

Spring Clean-up 2008

(Click photos to enlarge) Thanks to Green Castle members who helped with Spring Clean-up 2008 last weekend! Broken tree limps, brush, general grounds, and painting were cleaned-up/touched-up. The grass is turning green, the wind sock is a floppin', the wind-T is a spinnin', so stop on out and enjoy some Spring time flying!

Stop out for the Weekly BBQ's

Don't forget to stop out at Green Castle on Wednesday evenings!

5:00p.m. to 6:30p.m. BBQ & Hangar Talk

6:30p.m. to ?? Board of Directors Meeting

(All members & guests interested in joining the club are welcome)

Its a great opportunity to grab a bite to eat, hang out with your fellow members.

Green Castle Aero Club to Welcome Ragbrai

Green Castle Aero Club will be hosting a Ragbrai welcome party for 2008 riders

Thursday July 24th to Friday July 25th 2008

• Live Bands:

Nikki Lunden & the N.L. Trio: http://www.myspace.com/nikkilunden

The Gglitch: http://www.gglitch.com/

The Trollies: http://www.myspace.com/thetrollies

• Soft Drinks (beer next door)
  
• Food & Ice Cream
  
• Overnight Camping Permitted on the Grounds
• Showers / Restrooms
• ATM Cash Machine onsite
• Shelter from the sun & weather
• (More details to come, check back here often!)

Location on the 2008 route:

http://www.greencastle-aeroclub.com/location.htm

If you are a rider and think you might stop by, please post a comment below by clicking on the "comments" link

Any ideas or suggestions for the party, we welcome comments!