Exciting new stuff!
If you've been following the site you know that I've pointed out a section on the lower right hand side of the front page labeled "What's New." If you haven't been following the site, well why not? Oh, and now you know about the "What's New" section. In addition, we've also added a section on the lower left section of the from page with information for fly outs. Check it out, we're organizing some fun destinations to give you yet another reason to load up on 100LL and get airborne. We also have a new "Classifieds" section where you can advertise your aviation related items. I'm sure our new President, Garry Hancock will say a few words on this at our meeting on January 17th, 2012 at the Lacy Griffin Building at the Asheville airport. Dinner starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:00 and the program will be at 7:30. This months program will be Jeremy Brady from Sky Vision Extreme he will speak on ADS-B weather and traffic systems. (Whew! Say that five times fast on a single breath.)
As if that wasn't enough, Dr Ruffin Benton has passed on more of his medical wisdom and some other items worth considering. Check out the teaser on the left side of the page and then follow the link you'll find there to check out his current offering.
Apex Aircraft Detailing Gives to Wounded Warrior
This December Apex will be donating 50% of all profits to the Wounded Warrior Project. If you are interested in having your aircraft detailed and donate to a worthy cause please contact Bryan Isenberg at Apex Aircraft Detailing 513-464-7561 cell, 877-500-2107 office. You can also email them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at www.apexdetailing.com.
WNCPA Announces An Education Fund
The Western North Carolina Pilots Association is proud to announce the formation of a new education fund. You can find more information on the fund (here).
WNC Aviation Takeoff Tuesday
WNC Aviation hosts Takeoff Tuesday to recognize achievements, solo, new certificates, written tests and anything else notable for WNC students. Find more information (here).
Landmark Aviation Supports WNCPA
Landmark Aviation located at Asheville Regional Airport is offering all WNC Pilots Association members a 
50 cent per gallon fuel discount. Stop by and visit Landmark Today!
With over 40 locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe, Landmark Aviation is one of the nation's largest FBO networks, with a continued commitment to growth.
Hangar Space Available
Transylvania Community Airport (3NR3) has 6 hangars available for rent at a monthly cost of $300.00. For more information contact Randy Bagby at 828-877-5801
Quick Facts
Over 48% of all licensed civilian pilots hold instrument ratings; 41% hold Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certification. In 1999, the FAA estimates, there were 640,113 civilian pilots in the U.S., including 102,000 student pilots, 343 Recreational pilots, 258,749 Private(*) pilots, 124,261 Commercial pilots and 137,642 Airline Transport Pilots. There were an estimated 26,500 helicopter pilots, 19,800 glider pilots, 79,000 flight instructors, 308,951 instrument-rated pilots, and 16,374 pilots holding other ratings.
Two thirds of all General Aviation flight hours involve business, commercial, instructional, and public service operations. In a typical year, General Aviation's 35 million flights account for 76% of all departures, 58% of all hours flown, and 33% of air miles flown annually in the U.S.
About 95% of the active civil aircraft in the United States are General Aviation aircraft. Just 4% are airliners.
Of an estimated total civilian fleet of about 215,000 aircraft, more than 200,000 are General Aviation aircraft.
General Aviation is Safe
While highway accidents account for 94% of all transportation fatalities, General Aviation is involved in less than 1%.
To put aviation safety in another context, here are the odds:
Undergo an IRS audit this year 1 in 100
Be killed in an automobile accident 1 in 125
Be a victim of violence in the suburbs 1 in 2,000
Develop a brain tumor 1 in 25,000
Be killed in a fire this year 1 in 40,000
Be hit by a baseball at a MLB game 1 in 300,000
Win a state lottery jackpot 1 in 4 million
Be killed in an airplane accident 1 in 4.6 million
These facts are courtesy of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Healthy Flying
A new year and a new article. This month Dr Benton talks about taking care of your entire health outlook. He also shares a poem he found inspirational and shares some pictures from a recent Angel Flight. (Click here for the column...)
Fly Outs
Looking for somewhere to fly? Looking for someone to fly with? Looking for your lost keys? We can help you with two out of three. The Western North Carolin Pilots Association is starting a series of fly outs. To start with there will be a standng fly out to Morgantown, NC (MRN) the first Friday of each month and a luncheon fly out on the third Saturday of the month. Additional fly outs will be scheduled so watch this space for additonal information. For additonal information on the fly outs please contact John via email here. All flights scehduled are weather permitting, of course.
February 3rd - MRNFebruary 18th - Shelby (KEHO) which is a little over 50 NM in distance. There is a BBQ near the west end of the runway, an easy walk, and good food. Weather permitting, hopefully those with aircraft and others who express an interest in going along, will meet there for lunch around noon.
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