EAA Sport Aviation - October 2011

MEMBERCENTRAL
JEFF SKILES MAKING NEW CONTRAILS
ALAN FARKAS NAMED CHAIR OF EAA LEGAL
ADVISORY COUNCIL

EAA PRESIDENT/CEO ROD HIGHTOWER

introduced EAA Young Eagles Co-
Chairman Jeff Skiles as a regular monthly
columnist in Sport Aviation starting this
month (see page 76). Jeff calls his column
Contrails. Rod said, “I think that is a great
name for a collection of tales that describes
his remarkable life in aviation.”
Jeff is devoted to the success of EAA’s
youth programs and believes that Sport
Aviation is an important way for him
to express his passion for aviation to our newest and youngest
members. As a longtime professional pilot, Jeff has a lifetime
of stories to share, and his collection of unique and noteworthy
experiences will certainly entertain Sport Aviation readers.

Rod continued, “Adding Jeff’s voice to our collection of writers will showcase EAA’s commitment to the very successful Young Eagles program to our membership and the world of aviation. Jeff is thrilled to be joining our respected list of contributors and working with our excellent EAA publishing staff. I think you will agree that Jeff’s writing talents truly express the vision of EAA and AirVenture. He is a valuable addition to our fantastic stable of writers who, every month, bring the ‘Spirit of Aviation’ to your home.”

ALAN L. FARKAS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, was named chairman of EAA’s Legal Advisory Council during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011. He replaces Harry Riggs, of Edgewood, Kentucky, who stepped down after serving as chairman since 2000; however, he will remain on the council. Jim Cooling was named Council Member Emeritus. The Council also welcomed new member Paul V. Herbers, of Kansas City, Missouri.

Farkas is a partner at SmithAmundsen, Chicago, where he serves as co-chairman of the aerospace practice. He has been practicing law since 1993 and concentrates on aviation, real estate, complex torts, and commercial litigation. Farkas was named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list in 2009 and 2010 by Law & Politics magazine, and was also named one

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

“EAA is a tremendous organization, and I am honored to take on the chairmanship of the Legal Advisory Council,” Farkas said. He expects to earn his sport pilot certificate this fall.

Herbers is a member and director of Cooling & Herbers, P.C., Kansas City. Since 1979 one of his main areas of focus has been aviation litigation.

Young Eagle to licensed pilot in 5 steps A Young Eagles introductory flight is now step one in a five-step journey we call the Young Eagles Flight Plan. It’s a program that inspires young people and keeps them flying after their first ride.