Latest News |  As of Wednesday, July 13, 2008

FAA Medicals

Monthly Membership Meeting This Saturday, Aug. 9

There is no subject that gets more attention than the FAA medical rules and regulations. As a pilot, you have to be concious of everything you take from over the counter to prescription drugs. Is your personal doctor aware that you are a pilot? Is he familiar with the current FAA rules and regulations? Join us Saturday Aug. 9 as Dr. Stephan Kramer, a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner and ATP Rated Pilot, gives us insight into: 1. What is new at the FAA Medical Branch 2. Frequent aviation problems encountered with medicines 3. Sport Pilot medical considerations Dr. Kramer has several ratings including ASEL, AMEL, ASES, CE-500.

News

The TFC will be hosting our fall ground school class in September. Registration is Sept 11 and classes begin Sept. 16. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in learning to fly, you can find out more by visiting our Learn to Fly section or contact Dick Stephens for more information.

The July Flightlines is available for download.

Schedule an Demo Flight!
TFC provides introductory "demo" flights to anyone interested in flying. For only $59 we'll put you in the left seat with a certified flight instructor and let you fly the airplane. WHAT BETTER WAY TO DECIDE IF FLYING IS FOR YOU? Contact our chief flight instructor or any officer to take advantage of this offer.

Our aircraft flight fees are WET TACH time, which means fuel is included and time is measured on engine use, not wall clock time.  Non-instructional fights have an additional 8.25% sales tax.  More information...

Fuel Reimbursement Rate

$6.09 / gallon

effective as of
06/27/2008

If you refuel an aircraft on a trip and spend less than this on 100LL, we pass the savings on to you!

Membership meetings are held the second Saturday of every month atthe McKinney Performing Arts Center at 9:30 AM. Get together for breakfast or coffee before the meeting at Spoons Cafe.  Board meetings are on the preceding Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM.Both are open to the public.

Welcome Newest Members!
Erin Mastenbrook, Dexter Tan and Sapphire Tucker

Member News & Notes:
Congratulations to Mel Brewer for passing his check ride on July 11. His instructor is Hank Eilts.

Congratulations to Eric Kauffman for passing his check ride on July 8th. His Instructor is Rich Graham. On the same day, Billy Pate passed his check ride. Art Jones is his instructor.