Flight Crew Information File

“Sign off” the FCIF by reading the subjects below and keep current on announcements, upcoming events, etc.  If there is another subject you think should appear on this page, use the contact information for any of the Flight Officers listed on the “Flight Info” page, and let us know.

The first FCIF item all flyers probably signed off a long time ago:

Basic flying rules: “Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do not go
near the edges of it. The edges of the air can be recognized by the
appearance of ground, buildings, sea, trees and interstellar space. It
is much more difficult to fly there." Author Unknown

National Dues

If you didn’t know, you can now pay annual dues to National through National’s website (http://www.daedalians.org ).  Navigate to the “Membership” page; click on the “Pay Dues/Donate” link on the left; follow the directions.

No, our Flight is not that sophisticated yet!  If you are unsure if you are paid, check the “Membership Roster” on the “Flight Info” page of this site.

Flight Member Publishes New Book

Enemy Of My Enemy

By Alan J. Murray

  “ Alan Murray's gripping tale presents an authentic atmosphere of intrigue, which instructs as well as provides a read you just can't put down.  Well done!  Looking forward to his next adventure.”

“I read the entire book last night!  It was GREAT!  Hurry up and write faster so I can read the next one.”

 ………are just a couple of the many great reviews from fellow Flight Member Alan Murray’s book above.  See more reviews and information about the book, at his book’s website http://www.enemyofmyenemy-book.com

You should buy the book from Alan for a couple of reasons:

1. It’s a great book…!

2. You would want him to do the same if you wrote a book.

3. Alan is donating 100% of his proceeds from books purchased by Daedalian Flight members to our Scholarship Fund. 

Thank You Alan…!!!

Questions?  Talk to Alan or contact one of your Flight Officers to buy the book ($15.95).

Flight Member edits New Book

 “The Luftwaffe called them the “bluenosed bastards” . . . but you will call them “heroes.”

As you know, one of those heroes is fellow Flight Member Bob “Punchy” Powell.  If you attended our meeting last March, you will remember “Punchy” talking to us about his time with the famous Bluenose Bastards of Bodney.

“Punchy” is the editor of this soon to be released second book about the 352^nd Fighter Group of the ‘Mighty Eighth’ Air Force.  Bluenoser Tales is an exciting action-filled collection of wartime stories by and about the pilots and airmen of one of the most highly decorated fighter groups of World War II.

Visit the United Writers Press website listed below for more information about this exciting read.

Order prior to September 15^th and enjoy a pre-publication discount of 20% off the retail price of $55.   Pay only $44 plus $5.50 s&h, a total of $49.50 during this discount period only, a savings of $11.00.

TO ORDER, CALL: 770-925-4678 or 1-800-857-4678

Or visit www.unitedwriterspress.com/bnt.html

Any questions, contact “Punchy” Powell

404-636-3747

bluenoserbob2@juno.com or bluenoserbob@352ndfightergroup.com

Better yet – bring your check to our 11 September meeting and order with “Punchy”!!!

  Flight Camera

As announced at our June ’07 meeting, our flight now owns a digital video camera.  The camera is for recording guest speakers.  We plan to post guest speaker video clips on this site for those who could not make the meeting.

For now, the flight agreed to ‘rent out’ this camera for a “nominal fee”.  If you are a current dues paying member of this flight, you may “rent” our camera for $50 per event.  Contact one of the flight officers for more details.

Or put another way…,

TOASTS – BACK TO BASICS

Stop sounding unsure of yourself during the meeting toasts.  Practice with your spouse, your kids, your dog, or at your next poker game.  We make these toasts every meeting.  Just Learn It!

Provost Marshal: "Sir, I propose a toast in water, to those who have gone before."

Member Response: "TO OUR DEPARTED BROTHERS AND SISTERS"

Provost Marshal:  "Sir, I propose a toast to the Commander-In-Chief, the President of the United States."

Member Response:  "TO THE PRESIDENT" 

After guest(s) are introduced, the Provost Marshal will propose a toast:

Provost Marshal:  “Sir, I propose a toast to our honored guest(s)”

Member Response:  “HEAR! HEAR!”

At the end of the guest speaker’s talk, the Provost Marshal will propose a toast:

Provost Marshal:  “Sir, I propose a toast to our Guest Speaker.”

Member Response:  “HEAR! HEAR” 

In summary:  Memorize the following:

"TO OUR DEPARTED BROTHERS AND SISTERS"

"TO THE PRESIDENT"

“HEAR! HEAR!”

Dues

Check the “Flight Info” link on this site to see if you are recorded as “Paid”.  If not, make your $20 check payable to Daedalian Flight 102, and mail to Ron Harris; 3995 Vista Point Lane; Suwanee, GA 30024-3821.

Tired of forgetting to pay annual flight dues?  If you are a “Life Member” with National, you may pay a “Life Membership” with your flight as well and forget about it.  While annual and life membership dues are sure to increase in the future, the current “Life Membership” rates are:

Ø      Up to 39 Years:                      $350

Ø      40 – 49 Years:                        $300

Ø      50 – 59 Years:                        $200

Ø      60 – 69 Years:                        $100

Ø      70  and above:                          $50

Missed Meals ROE

As you would expect, ordering the correct number of meals for our meetings is a difficult task.  We can not afford to pay for “no show” meals.  The ROE for meals is as follows:  If you cancel after meals have been ordered, you must pay for your meal.  A flight officer will notify you if you owe for a meal. 

Element Leaders

Our Flight goal for 2007 to organize our Flight into Elements is almost complete.  Using Atlanta as ‘ground zero’, we now have Element Leaders for the North, South and West regions.  We need someone to raise their hand in the east/southeast area (e.g., Conyers, Duluth, McDonough, Lawrenceville, etc.). 

No, there is no job description yet.  As with all our Flight jobs, it will be whatever you want it to be.  Help the flight become a stronger flight…, volunteer. 

Nametag Orders

Need a Daedalian nametag?  Three options:

A.      Surf National’s website under the “store” link and order your own.

B.      Sign the “Name Tag” order sheet at the next meeting.

C.      Call/email our Provost Marshall (see “Flight Info” page)

Unless we try to make a little extra off you, it should be a little cheaper going through our Provost Marshall.  Get him your name and he’ll make the order.