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More
than anything else the sensation is one of perfect peace mingled
with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost, if
you can conceive of such a combination.
—
Wilbur Wright
The
exhilaration of flying is too keen, the pleasure too great, for
it to be neglected as a sport.
—
Orville Wright
It may be that pilots are happy only when they are at home. And it may be
that they are at home only when they can somehow touch the sky.
-- Richard Bach |
2004 MEETINGS/FLY-INS
July 17 Sullivan Field
Driving Directions to Sullivan Field:
From I-55, take Route 3 south. Exit at Palmer Rd. (1st exit). Palmer Rd.
becomes Bluff Rd. after passing the Red Roof Store. Follow Bluff Rd.
along the base of the bluffs (approx. 8 miles). Turn right onto Fountain
Rd. (Bluff Rd. takes a sharp left in this area). Cross over the
railroad tracks then make a right onto Levee Road. (1/4 mile). Cross
over Fountain Creek Bridge. Make first left turn and follow Meramac Rd.
to "B" Rd. (2 miles). Turn right on "B" Rd. and airport will be in sight
on your right. Park on the grass next to the other cars and enjoy the
fun.
July 21-24 Mentone PRA
Convention
July 27-August 1 EAA
Oshkosh Fly-in
August 14-15 Ste.
Genevieve Fly-in
September 11-12
Shelbyville, Ill. Regional Fly-in
September 25-26
Palmyra, ILL. (date not confirmed)
The library is located at 1640
South Lindbergh Blvd. Across from Plaza Frontenac.
Safety:
At our fly-ins and meetings our experienced club pilots will be glad to
talk to anyone about gyro flying and gyro safety. ST. LOUIS
ROTORCRAFT is working hard to try to help all of the PRA members
learn what to do and how to do it safely. There are some real
lessons to be learned.
ST. LOUIS
ROTORCRAFT PLEDGE
I PLEDGE to immediately speak
up and talk with my friend or anyone else involved in flying
activities whenever I see or hear that he/she is in a situation
or an activity in which I have a safety concern. I PLEDGE
to speak up in the interest of my friend because I value my
friend’s life. I PLEDGE to speak my concern privately
and constructively directly to that person, without scorn or
criticism, so that he or she may objectively consider my
concerns. I pledge to speak up even though I may not
consider my experience or status to be equal to my friend’s
experience or status, because I may save my friend’s life.
I PLEDGE to cordially
say “THANK YOU” to anyone who speaks to me about my safety
or the safety of people around me - whether they piss me off or
not! I PLEDGE to objectively consider anyone’s safety
concern expressed to me - whether they know what they’re
talking about or not! I PLEDGE to further investigate any
safety concern expressed to me about my flying activities.
I PLEDGE to treat anyone who so speaks up to me cordially and
respectfully - because they care about me.
CODE WORDS:
“I PLEDGE” and
“THANK YOU”
Use the code words “I PLEDGE”
whenever you want to speak up to anyone so that they may be
reminded that you are speaking up out of concern for their life
and safety. If they are unfamiliar with the pledge you
have taken, explain it to them and ask them if they would like
to take the “I PLEDGE” pledge.
Use the code words
“THANK YOU” whenever someone is trying to help you avoid
injury to yourself or others. Say “THANK YOU” even if
you don’t like what they say! |
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