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New Life MembershipABS extends a warm welcometo these members who have recentlybecome ABS Life Members.Mark Roberts and his sonAllen Roberts both ofShreveport, Louisiana,joined ABS as Life Members.They fly an A36.Lance BerryhillAtoka, TennesseeA member since 2011, he flies a G36.Kris UrquhartFallon, Nevada,joined ABS as a Life Member.William C. Griffith IIIIndianapolis, IndianaA member since 2005, he flies a V35.John Patrick CullenGreenville, South CarolinaA member since 2009, he flies a B55.www.bonanza.orgMember News50 YearsOn October 18, 1962, I soloed a Cessna 150 at Fulton County Airport inAtlanta, Georgia. I was a senior at Georgia Tech in ROTC and participatingin the USAF Flight Instruction Program (FIP). December 20, 1962, I took andpassed the Private Pilot Practical Flight Check.Fifty years and some 22,000 hours later, on December 20, 2012, Bob Ripleyand I flew our Cessna 150 to Fulton County Airport to commemorate thismilestone of my flyingcareer. I know I willnever catch up withJohn Miller but thiswas a pretty specialday for me.John SellmerFrom left to right:ATC Controller D.C.,Sellmer, Bob Ripley,and tower managerRay Miller celebrateSellmer reaching50 years.Call for Award NominationsTHE ABS AIRMANSHIP AWARD –recognizes excellence in flying. The citation may involve any one of three categories:1. Conspicuous skill and discipline demonstrated during a very difficult, demanding and potentially dangerousin-flight situation.2. Outstanding flight planning and flight management of an especially challenging mission or trip.3. Broadly based career achievements in flying, including examples from the preceding two categories, and continuousimprovement as demonstrated by training, advanced pilot certifications and highly praiseworthy peer testimonials.THE M.D. CASHION AWARD –recognizes excellence as an aviation technician. The citation may involve:1. One or more incidents in which the award candidate prevented possible catastrophic aircraft failures through unusualalertness and skill in detecting the potential failures.2. Outstanding success in managing the special maintenance preparations and requirements of aircraft involved in highlydemanding missions, i.e. transoceanic flights, flights into difficult and potentially hazardous areas, endurance flights, etc.3. Distinguished career in aviation maintenance, including specific innovations, the development of training andinformation materials on aviation maintenance recognized widely by peer groups.In addition, if you are aware of an ABS member who has received the FAA Wright Brothers Master PilotAward that recognizes 50 years of safe flying with no accidents, or the FAA Charles Taylor Award,which recognizes 50 years as a certified mechanic, please forward their information to ABS.Awards will be presented on May 18, 2013 in Savannah, GA,at the 2013 ABS Spring Fly-In Farwell/Awards Banquet.Send your nominations to ABS Awards, PO Box 12888, Wichita, KS 67277or email to ABSmail@bonanza.org.2 AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY FEBRUARY 2013
www.bonanza.org2013 ABS Spring Fly-InSavannah, Georgia!May 16 – 18, 2013Plan to join ABS in the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia – a uniqueblend of history, elegance, and charm. Our host hotel, the HiltonSavannah DeSoto, is locatedin the heart of the HistoricDistrict, offering you scoresof sightseeing opportunitieswithin easy walking distance!Trip Advisor selected Savannahas “Traveler Choice BestDestination” in May 2012.The Fly-In gets underway Thursday evening with a welcome at thehotel. Friday night is on your own so you can enjoy the many sightsand offerings Savannah has to offer. Saturday night we will enjoya Farewell/Awards Banquet. Among the awards available are theABS Airmanship and MD Cashion Awards.If you would like to nominate someone for one of theseawards, see the criteria on facing page and send yournominations to ABS Headquarters or ABSmail@bonanza.org.BPPP CLASSROOM TRAININGYour registration for the Fly-Inincludes the ABS Air SafetyFoundation’s BPPP Ground School8:30 am – Noon Friday and Saturday.Those who complete the classroomportion can finalize their BPPP trainingby scheduling the flying portionlater for an additional fee. This is an incredibleopportunity to learn more about safely flying yourBeechcraft as part of your ABS Fly-In registration.Sponsored by Chartis Insurance.MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE MUSEUMVisit the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.With vintage aircraft, artifacts, photographs, andpersonal stories, this is considered one of theworld’s most powerful museum experiences!Mark your calendar NOW for the ABS Spring Fly-In May 16-18 in Savannah, GA!Watch the ABS website for registration information and updates.Volume 13 • Number 2 AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY 3
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