From Dwight Pladsen
The FAA is considering closing Flight Stations. I'm sorry but I couldn't get the two links to copy from his emails so you'll need to copy and paste them into your browser.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/27/2025-05167/notice-of-intent-to-decommission-flight-service-remote-communications-outlets-rcos#print
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/faa-plans-to-shutter-flight-service-stations/ar-AA1CGtNI?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=34e130b7a3a84dfbb25c788708c3b1b5&ei=73
From Dan Benkert
EAA Webinar
Topic: Some FAA Handbooks You Haven’t Heard Of That Can Be Super Helpful
On Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 09:00 Arizona (09:00 PDT; 10:00 MDT; 11:00 CDT; 12:00 EDT; 06:00 HST; 08:00 AKDT; 16:00 GMT)
Select Number:
WP07135964
Description:
There are numerous aviation handbooks on the market available for purchase from dozens of private companies, all claiming to be the best. But did you know the FAA has a treasure trove of handbooks available, most available to download for free?
Join us for this 1 hour presentation as Mike highlights some FAA handbooks you haven’t heard of that can be super helpful at making you a better and safer pilot. Every pilot should read and add these to your library..
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I was wondering who in this group is into off airport flying and/or just getting together on a nice weekend day to go do some fun flying. We came down for the Black Hills Fly In and had a blast and would like to connect with some more people. Thanks.
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