december 2011 volume 11 • number 12 - American Bonanza Society

www.bonanza.orgMember NewsABS TechnicalAdvisorRobert G. RipleyNamed to theGeorgia AviationHall of FameBoardBob retired fromDelta Air Lines as theduty manager for theAtlanta line maintenanceoperation. HeBob Ripley with Georgia governorNathan Deal.has owned and operated Southern Aero Services since1984, specializing in the maintenance of Beech single- andtwin-piston engine aircraft. Bob is a technical advisor for theAmerican Bonanza Society and a Service Clinic inspectorfor ABS’s Air Safety Foundation. He is an Airline TransportPilot and flight instructor, and an Airframe and Powerplantmechanic with an Inspection Authorization. Bob and hiswife Hazel have two children and reside in Griffin, Georgia.WeNeedYourPhotos!Attention ABS MembersYourBonanzaHereThe ABS Magazine design departmentsometimes needs a good Bonanza photo for anarticle or ad – would you like to see your plane in print?We’re looking for good crisp shots, so set your camera at the highest resolution.The more creative the better. Try a variety of locations – in the air, on the ground or in the hangar.Would you like to join in the fun? Send us your photos and we’ll respond to you with a sign-off waiverallowing us to use them at will. And then keep an eye out for your favorite plane’s “guest” appearance.Send your photos to nancy@villagepress.com or call 800-773-7798 and ask for NancyVolume 11 • Number 12 AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY 49