Green Castle Aero Club Blog

Oshkosh 2009 Airbus A380 Cross Wind Landing

2009-08-24T11:43:00.002-05:00

Some members were discussing the Airbus A380 landing at Oshkosh this year. This landing was done in a cross wind of approximately 16-20 knots gusting to 27. I have located a YouTube video showing the landing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yi9C8NE3Ek

John

Pictures of IA24 on Sunday

2009-07-27T10:37:00.002-05:00

My son and I decided to take a bike ride to IA24 on Sunday. So I strapped my camera on my bike and here is a link to the pictures that were taken:

http://s438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/jnavara/Green%20Castle/

John

P.S. Camera was a Nikon D40 w/ 55-200mm lens.

Good News for BlackBerry Users

2009-07-15T08:03:00.005-05:00

For those people that are AOPA members and happen to have a Blackberry, good news came out this week. AOPA is now making available it's A/FD for the Blackberry. In the past, this was only available as a IPhone or ITouch App.

Point your BlackBerry's broswer to: http://www.aopa.org/mobiledirectory

John

Travelling to Oshkosh by Plane???

2009-07-13T09:45:00.003-05:00

For those travelling to Oshkosh in the next 2 weeks, the FAA and EAA have posted the 32 page NOTAM for both VFR and IFR inbound and outbound traffic to Oshkosh. That information is available here:

http://www.airventure.org/flying/notam2009.pdf

John

Listen to Live ATC from KCID and Green Castle

2009-06-17T14:05:00.002-05:00

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

2009-01-01T13:57:00.001-06:00

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

2008-07-28T21:00:00.002-05:00

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!

2008-07-15T16:25:00.003-05:00

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

2008-05-26T18:41:00.005-05:00

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

172

2008-04-28T09:54:00.001-05:00

So what is the status of the Skyhawk?

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Le Mars, Iowa

2008-04-14T19:58:00.002-05:00

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

2008-04-09T20:31:00.003-05:00

(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

2008-04-09T15:39:00.005-05:00

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

2008-03-16T13:12:00.016-05:00

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!

In Memory of Jason Martin

2008-03-01T17:47:00.007-06:00

In Memory of Jason Martin (Green Castle Member)

Jan. 29, 1970 - Feb. 28, 2008

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of...wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,

I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue

I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew.

And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space

Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

A photo of Jason flying the Citabria at Green Castle

2008 Iowa fly-in events

2008-02-20T15:28:00.003-06:00

Time to start planning your 2008 Iowa fly-in events!!

http://www.iawings.com/calendar/yearly.htm

Surrounding State Information, check out:

http://www.flyincalendar.com/

A380 Cockpit Virtual Tour

2008-02-09T21:09:00.001-06:00

http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm

Awesome...check it out!

Paypal: Easier Way to Collect Dues?

2008-01-14T15:11:00.000-06:00

Due to the popularity of the internet payment site Palpal (http://www.paypal.com/), I wonder if there would be any benefit to setting Greencastle Aeroclub up to received payment for dues (and other items) online. I myself would take advantage of the system, and it is also possible for the club to send out electronic invoices; saving money on postage, mailing materials, and time.

2008 Quad City Airshow

2008-01-04T11:53:00.000-06:00

It's never too early to start planning for the 2008 Quad City Airshow!

http://www.quadcityairshow.com/

Happy New Year Green Castle 2008

2007-12-31T22:14:00.000-06:00

Nate Henderson PP-ASEL

2007-12-14T14:10:00.000-06:00

Nate just called me and passed his checkride today with Tommy. We should look forward to his checkride report here in the next couple days. Congratulations!

Wind Tee installed

2007-12-08T19:35:00.001-06:00

Pete, Nate, and I put the Tee up today. Looks pretty nice. it swings into the wind and everything. The light works now, and the Tee shows up very nicely in the dark!

New Airport Wind-T for Green Castle

2007-12-06T17:10:00.000-06:00

New Wind-T for Green Castle Airport.

It will be mounted on the pole by runway sometime soon.

Dreaming for that airline job?

2007-11-26T16:53:00.000-06:00

250 Hours TT = Airline Pilot. Now might be your time to jump onboard! Although you might have to supplement your income delivering pizza's for a while.

http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/322928.html

WWII P-38 fighter discovered in Wales

2007-11-15T22:00:00.000-06:00

Cool story!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071114/ap_on_re_us/lost_fighter_plane

Additional Info:

http://www.tighar.org/Projects/P38/welshlightning.htm