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						Volume 7, Issue 1 January 2009
					Let’s Fly the Lakeshore! Rumor has it that the two mile TFR around our president-elect’s home on the lakeshore will become permanent as of January 20^th, and as far as 30 miles when he decides to come home to visit. We haven’t had a lakeshore flight in a while, so I decided to plan one more on January 10^th with a possible rain/snow/wind/nasty-weather date of January 18^th. Let’s meet at 10:30 am at the Blue Sky trailer and all leave together to fly up the shore, and then stop at Schaumburg for lunch at Pilot Pete’s on the way home. Fly or share the cost of a ride, just RSVP Cindy 815-252-1031 cindy@blueskyaero.com by January 9^th.
	Member Corner Is it just me or does this winter’s weather seem goofier than normal?? The ice around the hangars and the office has slowed us down and we apologize if you didn’t have access to the planes. If you ever have trouble getting access to the plane, please call Cindy anytime 815-252-1031. To help better prepare yourself for the cold, try reading “TIPS ON WINTER FLYING” by the FAA. Blue Sky asks that the renters use minimal power changes below 20 degrees and no flying below zero. Also, be sure to plug in the engine heater and cover up the cowl with the big blanket when you come homeJ Happy Flying!			MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! The TSA is attempting to make GA aircraft over 12,500 lbs. flown under Part 91 comply with the same security requirements as commercial carriers.   This proposal includes a number of initiatives – flight crewmember criminal history record checks, watch list matching of passengers, checking passengers and baggage for dangerous weapons, and biennial third party audits of each aircraft operator.  In summary, the proposed rule represents an unprecedented intrusion on general aviation because it would apply commercial standards to GA operations. The TSA has provided no justification for setting the aircraft weight requirement at 12,500 pounds. AOPA, who opposes this proposed rule, is afraid it could expand to all sizes of GA aircraft. Equally alarming is a requirement that aircraft operators use and pay for third-party auditors to perform a government function. For more information on the proposed rule or to find out how to submit your comments visit the AOPA member action center at http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/gasecurity/ Contact Blue Sky member Mike Kenaga, who plans to be present at the January 16^th TSA public hearing in Chicago, to explain how the proposal would adversely affect your business at mkenaga@pfs-law.com			Turbo Medical Have you wondered if the information you provide on your pilot medical application will raise a red flag? AOPA has developed Turbo Medical, an interactive medical application in an effort to help members identify potential problems and deal with them before the visit to the AME. It also evaluates the medication that you list and advises you on the paperwork you would need to take with you when you visit your AME. Although you have to be a member to access this feature, it may be an inexpensive method of helping your through the process. As a member you have available via the Medical Certification link an overview of the medical certification process, as well as detail on various physiological conditions and how they may affect your flying privileges. Just go to www.AOPA.org to get started!
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