Welcome to the June Issue of The BAC Bulletin & DA News!

Bird strikes. The term can strike fear into the hearts of many a pilot. Is there really cause for concern? And what can pilots and FBOs do about them? Our main article addresses this important aviation issue. Then on a lighter note, we take a look at the future of flight: The Transition® flying car.

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We are co-sponsoring the Warrior, Wings and Wheels July 15 event to benefit the Veterans Airlift Command Wounded Warriors. Dash Plaque to the first 250 registered show vehicles so signup today!

Safe flying,

Lynda & Santo Silvestro

Bird Strikes On the Rise: What Pilots and FBOs Can Do

Airplane strike with birds and other wildlife has been a problem since the earliest flights. Are bird and other wildlife strikes happening more often? If so, why, and what can pilots and FBOs do about it?

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The Flying Car Takes Off — Meet the Transition® Street-Legal Airplane

Imagine pulling out of your garage, driving to the local FBO and taking off — without changing vehicle. Sound like science fiction? Meet the Transition®, a two-seater "driving plane" with foldable wings.

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Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Casual Fly-In BBQ: Saturday, June 16

4th of July Customer Appreciation Day: Tuesday, July 3
( rain date Thursday, July 5)

Warrior, Wings and Wheels: Drive In/Fly In Jamboree on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the Danbury Airport From 11am to 4pm (rain date: July 22, 2012)

• Sport Cars, Street Rods, Customs, Motorcycles and Aircrafts
• Dash Plaque to the first 250 registered show vehicles
• Benefits Veterans Airlift Command Wounded Warriors
• No admission or registration Fees
• Visit www.cvalleycorvettes.com for show information and to register.
• Sponsored by Candlewood Valley Corvette Club & Business Aircraft Center

• click here to download flyer
• click here to vehicle instructions
• click here to vehicle registration
• click here to general depiction

Casual Fly-In BBQ: Saturday, August 11

Casual Fly-In BBQ: September 15

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