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This Month
- Keith Williams, President
Ann Marie Campbell, named this year's Young Eagle Chapter Coordinator of the Year at AirVenture 98, will be the guest speaker at our November meeting. Ann Marie and her husband Carl are from the Waterloo chapter, where both are active and enthusiastic promoters of the EAA life style. Carl is membership chairman and Ann Marie is Young Eagle Chapter Coordinator.
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Food for Thought |
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Chapter Tools Project |
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Officer's Column |
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Announcements |
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Trivial Pursuit |
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For Sale |
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Share a Ride? |
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Long Awaited Membership List |
And what a coordinator she must be: over 500 Young Eagles flown with 23 pilots in one day! She'll share some insight for making super-successful Young Eagles events, but she'll also pass along some ideas for making the chapter fun, growing, and successful.
She already has shared one of their secrets of chapter growth: get the ladies involved! Ann Marie will no doubt pass along some specific examples-----and do so in an enthusiastic and entertaining manner. While you ladies are always welcome to chapter events, you are especially encouraged to attend this meeting.
The meeting will be Friday, November 6, at 7:30 at the Hills Bank in North Liberty. Remember, our meetings start on time so come and socialize a bit earlier; doors will be open by 7.
Let's all show up to give our neighbor-chapter's
spark plug a great welcome!
What You Missed...
- Keith Williams, President
The October meeting was held at Tom and Marilyn Olson's home on a night which was so damp that the planned bonfire was not even considered----even though Tom had it covered with a tarp to keep it dry for us. In spite of the lousy weather and football games, we had a pretty good crowd to enjoy Chapter fellowship in the Olson's garage. (There's a lot more room in, now that the RV-6A is in the air instead of in the garage.)
Twenty-eight attended, including three Lacey ladies, two Sharp people, and an assortment of other folks of all sizes. The hot dogs and brats and,
especially, the desserts provided by the ladies were enjoyable. Everyone
seemed to have a very pleasant time at the is last cook-out of the year.
Next Month
- Keith Williams, President
Christmas Party
There was brief discussion regarding the Christmas party (December meeting). It has been suggested that we go out to a restaurant for dinner, rather than have the traditional potluck. Francine Banes will investigate some options for presentation next meeting.
Chapter Business
- Keith Williams, President
Nominating Committee Results
The nominating committee is nominating the following
members for the 1999 elections:
President: Keith Williams
Vice President: Tom Olson
Treasurer: Terry Scherman
Newsletter Editor: Dave Griffiths
Election
All members of the nominating committee (Tom Olson,
Greg Downes, Max Dirks) were at the meeting and had a committee
meeting following the Chapter meeting. Their charter is to present a
slate of candidates for consideration at the November meeting.
(Nominations may be made from the floor, also.)
Catalogs
Aircraft Spruce and US Industrial Tool and Supply
Company have sent new catalogs, no doubt with the intention that
Chapter members would order from them. If you'd like to borrow one or
both, let Keith know.
Flying Start
We have been urged, again, to get involved in the
Flying Start program. Keith recommended that we do, and asked anyone
interested in helping coordinate Flying Start programs get in touch
with him. One member from Iowa City is interested in it, and in
recent days a non-chapter EAA member in Cedar Rapids has expressed
interest. Chances are we will get something organized!
Hangars
This turned into a lengthy and interesting discussion! Tom Olson pointed out that there will not necessarily be enough new hangars at CID to take care of those being "evicted". Steve Ciha suggested that Marion might be a good place to consider. Apparently, it has been decided that there will not be a new Marion airport. Instead, the current privately-owned airport will be improved. Several felt that building a hangar on a privately-owned airport
was too risky and should not be undertaken. The bottom line is that there are several members who are in need of a hangar, most would like our own "home" on an airport, and we don't have a solution! (Keep thinkin' guys!)
Food for Thought
- Marvin V. Hoppenworth
Technical Councilor #11
What is an airplane? The dictionary says, "Airplane: a mechanically
driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the action of the air flowing past or thrusting upward on its fixed wings." Now, after reading all that, don't you feel a little smarter? I think that analogy may be OK for the non-EAA people but we look at an aircraft in a much different light. To me, it is more than that. An airplane is a complex assembly of many simple parts, each one with a purpose and each one of these parts, no matter how simple, must be just right and in the proper relation with all the other parts. In plain English, "It's all gotta be just right."
As a Technical Councilor, I often see things I don't like and I may bring it to the builders attention. I do not write commandments but I do advise. One of my common expressions is, "My advice is free but it is not always a bargain." I have made my share of mistakes too. More than likely I have "been there, done that" probably 40 years ago.
One bit of advice I would like to offer to builders of amateur built aircraft. Choose an airplane which will fit you, your flying skill level and lastly your wallet. The wallet part is not my concern but I do cringe in disgust when I 'look' at a Baby Great Lakes and the 260 pound pilot just giggles when I ask him "How do you expect to get in?"
Also, the subject of modifications comes up. Modifications should be well substantiated in purpose, in structural integrity and in aerodynamic effect. Modification for the sake of originality is a lousy reason to jeopardize an original design. So if you must, "Deviate with discretion only".
There are many good airplanes in kit and plans form. If you are contemplating an airplane project, talk to your flight advisor, he has a good idea of what you are in for. Then remember, "The assembly of each simple part must be done JUST RIGHT".
Chapter Tools Project
I would like to provide everyone with an update on the status of our tools project. As you may recall, some months ago, a decision was made to initiate a tool registry for individual members to loan their personal tools out to chapter members. It was decided that this would be preferable in lieu of having the chapter acquire tools for loan.
The ground rules for this activity are for individuals to directly contact those who have expressed willingness to loan tools. The borrowers are recommended to promptly return tools within a week unless specific agreements are reached for longer term use.
Members can at any time express their willingness to loan tools and be added to (or removed from) the clubs registry as a contact for this activity.
A number of chapter members have either spoken to me or returned the questionnaire that was sent out in a newsletter this past spring. I wish to personally thank each of them for their willingness to help out our members in this manner. This initial listing doesn't provide a complete breakdown of the tools available. I will be working with Dave Griffiths to find a good way to provide this detail in a future newsletter.
The following members have expressed willingness to
assist others by loaning out their personal tools:
Tom Olson, 393-5531, tools for building metal
airplanes.
Marv Hoppenworth, 396-6283, just about any tools for
conventional construction.
Evertt Weekley, 362-9886, Compression tester, torque
wrench
Jack Rezabek, 362-4384, a wide assortment of engine,
sheet metal, and misc. tools.
Dave Lammers, 377-1425, an assortment of engine and
sheet metal tools.
Robert Sutherland, 895-8581, C-Frame Riveter and pneumatic squeezer with 15" throat
Officer's Column
- Keith Williams, President
Elsewhere in this newsletter is an article announcing the results of the Nominating Committee's deliberations. As this is being written, I don't have any idea what the recommendation will be or what the article says. With that disclaimer, I'll share some of my thoughts regarding leadership of the Chapter.
While electing officers for the coming year, we should be looking ahead. What slate of officers can be expected to bring the type of leadership you want for your chapter not just in the next twelve months but in the years beyond? Some things to consider:
If all current officers are re-elected, will that mean a complete change of officers next year? Sometimes that is desirable in an organization, but is it good for this Chapter? It seems to me that some continuity in the Chapter leadership is highly desirable. In the past, we recognized this with the idea that the VP would "automatically" become the President next time around. For various reasons, this has not worked out.
Serving as an officer and trying to do the job in the best way possible may not be "hard" work, but it definitely does take time and energy ---- lot's of energy! Past officers have become "burned out" ---- and that's not good. This year's officers have tried, with some success and with room for continued improvement, to share the workload and to get more people involved in leadership roles.
There are Chapter members who have not been "discovered" who have the interest and capability to contribute greatly to the success of the Chapter. Please help the officers, whoever they are, to learn of these talented people and get them involved. If you happen to be one of the undiscovered, talk with an officer and get involved.
Chapter 33 has had a great year. We have a membership of about 75 (my guess) talented and interesting people. While we are increasing our airplanes-in-the-air count at a rapid rate, there are lots of other activities we could become involved with if all 75 and their families really got excited about the EAA life style. (Come hear more about this from Ann Marie at the meeting!)
On election night, consider what is best for the Chapter in the long run, not just the twelve months before us. Most importantly, vote on November 3 and again at the Chapter meeting on November 6!
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EAA Chapter 33 |
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President Keith Williams (319) 395-7405 |
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Vice President John Ruyle (319) 644-3225 |
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Secretary/Newsletter Editor Dave Griffiths (319) 432-6670 (Send articles to 900 Garfield Ave, Tipton, IA 52772 or griff@netins.net) |
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Treasurer Terry Scherman |
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Technical Counselors Marv Hoppenworth (319) 396-6283 |
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Tom Olson (319) 393-5531 |
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Ron White (319) 393-6484 |
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Flight Advisor Dave Lammers (319) 337-1425 |
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Young Eagles Tim Busch (319) 393-9069 |
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Directors Tom Olson, John Banes, Roger Smith |
Announcements
Marv Hoppenworth
Cathy Hoppenworth is proud to announce that Marvin was a recipient of the CHARLES TAYLOR AWARD presented to him by Mr. Nick Spacick, Maintenance Chief, of the Des Moines FAA FISDO office. Charlie Taylor was the Wright Brothers mechanic. It is a rather prestigious award as it recognizes 50 years of satisfactory service as a mechanic with no reprimands or violations. Marvin is one of the youngest to receive this award since he was barely eligible, age 19, when he received his A & E Certificate (currently A & P) back in December 1947.
After Mr. Spacick listed Marv's 50
year itinerary, Marv commented "It looks like I was a Jack of all
trades and master of none. During those 50 years I have worked in
factory production, general aviation, military aviation, aeronautical
research, and corporate aviation. Teaching and mechanic
certification, certification of avionics installation, and a 50 year
hobby of rebuilding light aircraft." He has also been technical
counselor for amateur built aircraft for 30 years. Marv looks back to
remember all the wonderful people he has been associated with over
the last 50 years and comments "How could I be so lucky"?
Alexander Eaglerock Bullet
Dr. Otto Senft report that: "our replication of the
Alexander Eaglerock Bullet is moving right along. We think
realistically we should be flying it by the end of March. Ask Max, as
he no doubt talked to Bill Anderson at Oshkosh. Bill, Mary and I are
doing it up right for historical preservation. I must say that it is
a very interesting project. We will no doubt be stopping in
Monticello with it on the way to Oshkosh 1999
Did You Notice?
Did the aircraft on the cover of the October issue of
"Sport Avaiation" look familiar? It shouldhave. It was our own Randy
Hartman and Bernie Hays in their Grand Champion Custom Built-Plans
Long-EZ.
Chapter 33 Calendar
Nov. 6 Chapter Meeting, Hills Bank, 7:30PM
Other Chapters, etc.
Nov. 7 Bloomington, IN Chapter 650 Pancake
Breakfast/Fly-In, (812) 333-5674
McMinville, TN Chapter 1186 Pancake
Breakfast/Fly-In, (931) 668-4448
Nov. 21 Collegedale, TN Chapter 150 Pancake Breakfast
(423) 877-1047
Murfreesboro, TN Chapter 419 Breakfast
Banquet (615) 890-2439
Trivial Pursuit
Marv Hoppenworth came through with the information regarding the origins of our chapter:
EAA chapter 33 formed approx. 1961
Marshall Turner, lst President: Miniplane
Bill Woleat, Sec-Treas.?: Delta
Marv Hoppenworth, 1st Prog. chr.: Taylorcraft
John Moffet: EAA Biplane
Ken Conrad: Skyhopper
Irl Palmer: Gyrocopter
____ McGraw? Manchester Gyrocopter
Red Miner: Little Toot
Harold Eckman: UPF Waco
John Wall
Dean Mead: Aeronca K
Ralph Driscoll: Waco 10
Note: Bill Woleat built the box for the coffee maker which we still use.
Dr. Lippisch was an honorary Chapter member.
Here is the answer to last month's question that I "borrowed:" from "CarTalk". The question was: During W.W.II British bombers were dropping out of the sky at an alarming rate. The Royal Air Force consulted an eminent Mathematician and asked him to look at their shot-up bombers and make some recommendations as to where to put armor plating to keep them from being shot down. Where did he suggest they put the armor plating?
No one had the answer I was looking for. The answer is that he looked at all of the surviving bombers and made careful notes on the locations that were hit. He complied all of these hits and suggested that the bombers that had survived were hit where the surviving bombers had not been. He advised that they put the armor plating in these unhit areas.
Next month's question is the following: What is the speed record for crossing the continental united states and what aircraft did it?(No rockets or Space Shuttles)
If you know the correct answer, show the rest of us how smart you are and be immortalized in the next newsletter by being the first one to send it to:
Dave Griffiths
900 Garfield Ave.
Tipton, IA 52772
(319) 432-6670
griff@netins.net
Wanted
I am looking for a Taylor monoplane (flying or project) or a Bowers Flybaby. I will give $100 to the person or club that leads to the purchase of the planes or project I buy. I know that the Taylors are hard to find, but would love to have one, but Flybaby would be great also. Please email(aainds@yahoo.com) or call toll free 1 888 754 3980, ask for Dave
Looking for miscellaneous AN hardware, 4130-N tubing and fittings. Tom Harris (319) 362-6323
For Sale
Riveter for sale. Contact Robert W. Sutherland, Jr.
e-mail:rsutherland@cornell-iowa.edu
Office--(319) 895-4226,
Home--(319) 895-8581
MAILING ADDRESS:
Department of Politics,
Cornell College Box 8113,
600 First St. W.,
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314-1098
One share of interest in two airplanes based at Greencastle airport, $2,700. The first airplane is a 1946 J-3 Cub($13.00/hour wet). The second is a 1947 Cessna 140($15.00/hour wet). Well maintained and always accessible. Tail wheel endorsement required. Monthly dues of $45.00 for hangar rent and insurance. Dale Yoder (319) 337-7071 or Walter Rich (319) 364-3733.
Acro Sport II, fuselage on gear, wings nearly ready to assemble, fittings cut out, most material to finish. $8,500.00 Warren Lacey (319) 462-4009
Cessna steering mechanism and yokes to sell and a pair of cavalier sides to give away. Tom Harris (319) 362-6323
I produce software for airfoil analysis and plotting. In addition, I am publishing an on-line magazine on the use of computers for aircraft analysis. It will appear in January, 1998. The url is: http://www.hanleyinnovations.com Patrick Hanley, Ph.D. Software Developer. Mail Inquiries to:
Hanley Innovations
PO Box 870
Storrs, CT 06268
Phone: (860) 423-4060
Share a Ride?
I have a feeling that there are a lot of you out there like me who for one reason or another don't get to go flying as much as you would like to. I am just as certain that there are many pilots out there who go flying alone and would much rather take someone with them than go alone.
I think I have a remedy for this situation. I am willing to act as the clearing house for those of you who would like to go for a ride or would like to offer a ride. Just give me a call or send me an email or snail mail if you would like to share a ride or give a ride.
If you are offering a ride please tell me what type
of aircraft you are flying and what days of the week and times you
are avavilable. If you are asking for a ride please tell me if you
have any preference to aircraft type and what days and times you are
available.
Dave Griffiths
900 Garfield Ave.
Tipton, IA 52772
(319) 432-6670
griff@netins.net
Current Membership
Lastname Firstname City State Phone
Lacey Warren Anamosa IA 462-4009
Anderson John Cedar Rapids IA 362-6159
Appleget Lee Cedar Rapids IA n/a
Beck Steve Cedar Rapids IA
Blackledge-Shook Janet Cedar Rapids IA 362-2625
Busch Tim Cedar Rapids IA 393-9069
Culbertson David Cedar Rapids IA
DeCarlo Pat Cedar Rapids IA 364-1912
Etherington Timothy Cedar Rapids IA 393-8526
Graff John Cedar Rapids IA
Hansen Dave Cedar Rapids IA 366-0662
Harris Thomas Cedar Rapids IA 362-6323
Hartman Randy Cedar Rapids IA 319 365-9775
Hayes Bernard Cedar Rapids IA 319 378 1331
Hewett Walter Cedar Rapids IA 365-5078
Hop Jr. Harvey Cedar Rapids IA 393-4174
Hoppenworth Marvin Cedar Rapids IA 396-6283
Hudson Randy Cedar Rapids IA
Johnson Christine Cedar Rapids IA 319 390-2004
Jones Paul Cedar Rapids IA
Kritzman Allen Cedar Rapids IA
Miner "Leo Red""""" Cedar Rapids IA 378-3442
Neagle Jim Cedar Rapids IA 298-9068
Olson Tom Cedar Rapids IA 393-5531
Otis Robert Cedar Rapids IA
Rezabek Jack Cedar Rapids IA 362-4384
Rich Walter Cedar Rapids IA 364-3733
Roe Doug Cedar Rapids IA
Sapp John Cedar Rapids IA
Scherman Terrance Cedar Rapids IA
Schwab George Cedar Rapids IA
Sharp Gary Cedar Rapids IA 373-5239
Smith J. Michael Cedar Rapids IA
Travis Ray Cedar Rapids IA 848-4561
Tripp Ed Cedar Rapids IA 363-7880
Weekley Everett Cedar Rapids IA
White Ron Cedar Rapids IA 393-6484
Williams Keith Cedar Rapids IA 395-7405
Wilson Margaret Cedar Rapids IA 365-3696
Wilson Mike Cedar Rapids IA 365-3696
Yeoman David Cedar Rapids IA 378-1078
Zangger Jim Cedar Rapids IA
Ciha Steve Central City IA
LeClere Dwight Coggan IA 435-2440
Andersen Richard Coggon IA 435-2128
Banes John Fairfax IA 846-2033
Bouska Snooks Hiawatha IA
Shafer Tom Hiawatha IA
Dane John Iowa City IA 354-3630
Downes Gregory Iowa City IA 338-2238
Fishbaugh Justin Iowa City IA
Fowler John Iowa City IA 351-7240
Goedken Don Iowa City IA 351-4136
Gurnett Donald Iowa City IA 338-4738
Hall Robert Iowa City IA 354-5264
Jablonski Glen Iowa City IA 338-2548
Jennings Christopher Iowa City IA
Lorenz Bob Iowa City IA 351-4254
Mascari Rick Iowa City IA 338-2993
Ockenfels John Iowa City IA 351-3461
Ockenfels Maurice Iowa City IA 338-8076
Pattschull Dick Iowa City IA 338-8405
Wendt Charles Iowa City IA 335-1641
Zimmerman Greg Iowa City IA 338-6921
Dorothy Phil Iowa Çity IA
Carter Marc Lisbon IA
Dodson Cleo Lone Tree IA 629-4964
Dodson Kenneth Lone Tree IA 629-4669
Senft Otto Longmont CO 303-776-7481
Lammers Dave Marion IA 377-1425
McGovern Tom Marion IA 377-5976
Schuttloffel Darwin Marion IA 373-1472
Williams Gary Marion IA 377-7046
Yeoman Dave Marion IA 377-4188
Zehr Fred Marion IA 377-9149
Moffit John Mechanicsville IA 432-6583
Jacobs Armin Monticello IA 465-5298
Smith Roger Monticello IA 926-2238
Caruthers Thomas Mount Vernon IA 895-6989
Sutherland Robert Mount Vernon IA 895-8581
Bunn William Ojai CA 805-646-5883
McCaw Denny Oxford IA
Arps Dennis Riverside IA n/a
Meeker Tom Robins IA 294-1754
Dirks Max Scotch Grove IA 465-3754
Rezabek Steve Solon IA 848-4060
Ruyle John Solon IA 354-1224
Griffiths David Tipton IA 432-6670
Phelps Lawrence Vinton IA 443-2100
Wilkerson Marv West Branch IA 643-5460
Experimental Aircraft Association
Alexander M. Lippisch Chapter 33
c/o Dave Griffiths
900 Garfield Ave.
Tipton, IA 52772