By Robbie Culver, EAA 674064, EAA Chapter 461 Newsletter Editor
EAA Chapter 461’s Thursday evening “Hangar Night” is proving to be a popular event! We have had over 20 members, youths, and guests on several occasions, with topics and speakers covering many aspects of aviation.
While not official ground instruction, the intent of Hangar Night is to provide enough background and discussion that our young folks and interested adults can understand the concepts, rules, regulations, and procedures involved in being a pilot. The goal is to prepare them for further education and learning.
Attendees have learned about flight planning, Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) procedures, airspace, communications, and other procedures. Each is based on official FAA documentation, the Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM), FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), and online sources.
Discussions have included airline pilots, air traffic controllers, aviation enthusiasts, and both pilots and builders. A recent runway incursion incident at JFK Airport in New York followed a discussion of radio procedures and runway safety at the previous week’s Hangar Night and was the subject of follow-up discussions including an analysis of the known facts in the incident.