Welcome to the December Issue of The BAC Bulletin & DA News! Aircraft icing is a huge safety issue in the winter months, so in this issue, we review some best practices to help prevent and reduce the risk of aircraft icing.

Some important reminders:

• Our new winter hours are 7:45am – 6:00pm at both the BAC and DA facilities.
• We have a Toys for Tots box in the BAC office, so please drop an unwrapped new toy in the box before pick up on December 19.
• To schedule pre-flight preheating of your aircraft, call the BAC office the night before at (203) 748-7000. Monthly fee of $25 from November to April includes supervision and observation by BAC staff. One-time rates also available.
• If you have questions about cold weather preparation, call us at (203) 748-7000. Also visit our website regularly for important BAC and DA announcements.

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Happy Holidays to all our valued customers and safe flying,

Lynda & Santo Silvestro

Overview of Aircraft Icing

With the temperature dropping, it’s time once again to review one of the most potentially dangerous problems pilots face in the winter months: aircraft icing. Even if you don’t fly in cold weather often, it is essential for pilots and FBOs to know how to prevent and reduce the risk of ground and airborne icing. Here are some things to know and do.

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Pilots for Nonprofits: Ways to Volunteer and Help

As pilots, we have a very unique skill set that can do much to help improve the lives of others. In the spirit of the holiday season, here are some volunteer pilot organizations that may inspire you to go wheels up for a good cause.

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ATTENTION DA CUSTOMERS: The City of Danbury is installing a new security system and is asking that you return your Blue Gate Card in exchange for a new White Gate Card. Please contact Mike Safranek, Asst. Airport Administrator by email at m.safranek@ci.Danbury.CT.us or by phone (203) 797-4624 in order to obtain your new card. Mike is available Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm or by appointment on the weekend.

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