June '99 Volume
99.06
This Month
- Dave Griffiths, Newsletter Editor
This month's meeting will be at McBride airport after the Young
Eagles event which will be held from 8-12. Please call Tim Busch and
offer your help.
Newsletter Schedule
- Dave Griffiths, Newsletter Editor
The President has decided that there will not be a July newsletter and the August newsletter is still up in the air.
It may seem a bit early, but you might want to start thinking about who you would like to have for your next Newsletter Editor. I do not wish to be considered for it next time around.
Have a good summer!
Zenith Aircraft
Zenith Aircraft Company's 8th annual OPEN HANGAR day has been
scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 1999, at Mexico Memorial Airport
in Missouri. All aviation enthusiasts are invited to drive or fly-in.
Mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend, especially if
you're flying a completed Zenair project. President Keith Williams (319)
395-7405 Vice President Tom Olson (319)
393-5531 Secretary/Newsletter Editor Dave
Griffiths (319) 432-6670 (Send articles to 900 Garfield Ave,
Tipton, IA 52772 or griff@netins.net) Treasurer Terry Scherman (319)
362-8660 Technical Counselors Marv Hoppenworth
(319) 396-6283 Tom Olson (319)
393-5531 Ron White (319)
393-6484 Flight Advisor Dave Lammers (319)
337-1425 Young Eagles Tim
Busch(t.busch@www.mebbs.com) (319) 393-9069 Directors John Banes, Roger Smith,
Greg Zimmerman, John Ruyle
The newly-expanded Zenith Aircraft kit production facilities will be
open to the public for factory tours and Zenith's
factory-demonstrator kit aircraft will be on display.
Located in scenic mid-Missouri, all pilots and aviation enthusiasts
are invited to drive or fly in to attend Zenith Aircraft Co.'s eighth
annual Open Hangar‚ day. Food & refreshments will be
available on the field. A rain date has been set for Sunday, August
29.
More than 500 aviation enthusiasts visited last year's Open Hangar
day, and numerous aircraft flew in from across the Midwest to attend
the annual event, including antique and other kit aircraft designs.
For more information on attending the Open House, contact Linda at
(573) 581-9000 or the Mexico Memorial Airport at (573) 581-0162
For more information:
http://www.zenithair.com/news/open-house.html
Directions:
http://www.zenithair.com/factory.htm
Please contact us should you require any additional information.
Regards,
Zenith Aircraft Company
info@zenithair.com
http://www.zenithair.com
Young Eagles Results
- Tim Busch, Young Eagles Coordinator
Ground Crew:
Jill Fishbaugh
Pat Williams
Keith Williams
Deb Ockenfels
Tom Olson (with his RV-6A for ground school)
(one more I can't remember....help! He was with Tom)
Flight Crew:
John Ockenfels
Dave Yeoman
Tim Busch
We decided to branch out a little this year and try some of the
neighboring airfields. Tipton seemed like an aviation-friendly town,
so we went there Saturday June 5. Our host, Mike Moes from Tipton was
very helpful in distributing information around the community about
our upcoming Young Eagle day.
Extreme crosswinds prevented a larger aircraft turnout, but the
number of airplanes fit the crowd pretty well. We flew a total of 19
kids and every one of them had a big smile after their flight. Maybe
that wasn't a huge bunch, but with all the airplanes
flying over town, I'm sure we generated some
interest in aviation around the Tipton area. There were plenty of
cars stopping to see what was going on. Hopefully we'll see future
flyers in Cedar county!
The McBride Young Eagle event is June 19 from 8:00 until 12:00. We
will need lots of help, both air and ground, so bring yourselves,
with our without an airplane. See you there!
A big thank you goes to all those that contributed to the Tipton
event. Many thanks to Jill Fishbaugh and Steve Rezabek for their
assistance in coordinating the Young Eagle events. It is greatly
appreciated.
More Thoughts on Young Eagles:
- Tim Busch, Young Eagles Coordinator
With the weather finally cooperating, Young Eagle flights should
be much easier to accomplish. We have many veteran Young Eagle pilots
in action, but in order to reach our goal of one million Young Eagles
by December 17, 2003, we will need more pilots flying many more kids.
Chapter 33 is doing good sofar, with over 1500 kids flown since the
beginning, but we want to spread the fun around. The
national goal for 1999 has been set at 104,000
Young Eagles. If you are an active pilot, please try to fly at least
10 kids this year.
You don't have to wait for one of the "official" chapter events
either. If you need forms and certificates, ask me or send an email
to EAA and you will get all you need. Then go find kids. What? You
can't find kids? This summer, look in your neighborhoods, near
swimming pools, soccer fields, baseball diamonds. Trust me, they are
everywhere!
Of course, safety is your number one priority. Make sure you are
proficient, have a current medical and flight review, your aircraft
insurance policy is up to date, and the aircraft is completely
airworthy (i's dotted and t's crossed).
There are plenty of incentives set up for flying Young Eagles: EAA
has arranged for tax deductibility through the EAA Aviation
Foundation; Phillips will give you a $1 per gallon rebate for fuel
used for Young Eagles; and for each Young Eagle you fly, you will
have a chance at a GPS III Pilot or GPSCOM 190 from Garmin. Of
course, the biggest incentive of all is collecting the big smiles
from the kids as they soak up the experience of flight. Ask any of
the Chapter 33 Young Eagle pilots if that isn't worth the effort!
Good luck,
Tim Busch
Chapter 33 Young Eagle Coordinator
t.busch@www.mebbs.com
Aviation Scholarships
Swiss Army Knife maker Victorinox has decided to fill the pockets
of both girls and boys with an experience that should last as long as
their cutlery: a summer aviation education vacation in the United
States with Flight Training Adventure Camps (FTAC).
Victorinox offers 20 scholarships this summer to young people ages 15
to 21 who want to learn some life skills in aviation. Scholarships
are offered on a merit basis and they range from $200 to $2500. Camp
programs range from a two-week aviation introduction with gliders and
airplanes to a six-week private pilot certification camp. To qualify,
Victorinox is asking applicants to demonstrate their good intentions
to work harder for their future by showing improvements in school
performance or in other ways.
Details on the scholarships can be found at
http://www.ftacamp.com/Victorinox/
Flight Training Adventure Camps is a learner oriented flight school
with emphasis on learning through real life situations, team work,
fun and adventure (like camping, river rafting, horse back, jeeping,
etc.). FTAC offers much more than flight training -- it's a life
experience your logbook will never tell!
Camp information at http://www.ftacamp.com/Youth/
Adult camp at http://www.ftacamp.com/
Announcements
We would like to extend an invitation to all EAA members to attend
our West Yellowstone Montana Fly-In, July 16-18, 1999. Information on
the Fly-In can be found on our web site at:
http://www.faa.gov/fsdo/hln/wys.htm Look forward to seeing you all in
July! Jim Cooney
In an effort to increase the level of communication between the
EAA Chapter Office and the Chapters and Squadrons, EAA is asking you
to send in your e-mail address to: Chapters@eaa.org
You can see Dave Koelzer's Sonnex project at:
http://home.att.net/~david.koelzer/
Wanted
Beg borrow or rent any RV building aids, tools, jigs, patterns,
plans, radios, etc.
Jim Neagle (319) 298-9068
I am looking to find individuals who are interested in owning
property on a rural Air park in Eastern Iowa, Linn, Johnson, Iowa or
Benton county. Or simply persons interested in buying land for a
private airstrip.
Call Walter M. Rich (319) 364-3733
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
A 40,000 BTU natural gas radiant heater, and a 10" spinner with
double back plate and prop cut-out. Call Bob Schrieber, (319)
264-5753.
One set of RV6-6A plans with manuals, some newsletters. Call
Merrill Knouse, (319) 732-2861.
Baby Ace type fuselage, all welding done. Call Henry Rahlf, (319)
263-7953.
Small Sears lathe, 30" lathe, drill press, small farm tractor,
some blacksmith tools. Call Kenny Kemper (319) 263-8843.
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
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
Experimental Aircraft Association
Alexander M. Lippisch Chapter 33
c/o Dave Griffiths
900 Garfield Ave.
Tipton, IA 52772