Hendricks County EAA Chapter 1311
Avon/Danville, Indiana
Monthly Newsletter - January 2006, Section 2

Aeroflot Prepared to Buy 22 Boeing Jets
Flagship Russian carrier Aeroflot is planning to buy up to 22 jet aircraft from Boeing. The deal may be worth more than $2.5 billion. Aeroflot in most interested in the 787 Dreamliner. The contract may be signed by the end of March.

Aeroflot recently decided to lease five Airbus A320 jets and will pick up seven A321s. The new acquisitions represent a major departure in aircraft strategies for the formerly communist party-owned airline. The Russian government has eased import restrictions on Boeing and Airbus planes following problems with their Ilyushin-96-300 passenger planes. In August all of their Il-96-300s were grounded after one disrupted a trip by President Vladimir Putin. The ban was lifted in October, opening the door for the markets for Boeing and Airbus.
From Reuters

Members With the 'Right Stuff'
Recently, Chapter 1311 has had several new members join who have expressed an interest in learning to fly, building an aircraft, partnering in an existing aircraft, or were looking for a Tech Counselor or other aviation-related service or skill. While the newsletter editor knows most of you he doesn't know all about you. We'd like to offer to our members to opportunity for more of you to network with the new members and make your skills known.

Support Our Servicemen
Be sure let the newsletter editor know if any of our members or their families has someone in the service, especially if they have been called up for active duty. We'd like to recognize them and thank them for representing us so honorably.

SERVICEMAN UPDATE NEEDED: In December of 2002 Jim Griffin joined Chapter 1311. Shortly before the war with Iraq started Jim signed back up as a Major with the Marines and has been serving in Iraq. He had been receiving the newsletter via email but this past couple of months the emails to him have come back as undeliverable. If anyone knows how to contact Jim, or knows of his whereabouts or of any way to track him down, please contact the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net.

Hendricks County Airport News
Dave Clark reports that the FAA has recently approved a proposal to construct a turf runway at 2R2 and to sell jet fuel.

In a letter dated December 16, 2005 by Gary Regan, FAA Airports Engineer, the FAA has "... no objection to the grass runway provided the following conditions are met: A. Provide a minimum of 20:1 approach slope for each runway end; B. The area 125 feet each side of runway centerline and 200 feet off runway ends is clear of obstructions; and, C. No IFR effect for daytime VFR operations on Turf Runway ...." Although the letter addresses "a proposed ultra light turf runway" there are no size or weight restrictions mentioned in this document.

The grass runway greatly expands the envelope of the type of aircraft that may potentially use the airport by making the airport more friendly to smaller aircraft and aerial vehicles. Expanding the airport use envelope in the other direction is the "permission" to sell jet fuel on the field.

The FAA will be requiring a safety/phasing plan in the event that any shutdown of the existing facilities is necessary to build the grass runway, or "any change in the status or geometrics of runway, taxiways, aprons, or other operating airport surfaces ...."

Clark added that it may be two years before the grass is mature for on-going aircraft use.

Boone County Airport News
Boone County Airport Association member Roy Dawes, his wife, and 13-year-old son narrowly survived a harrowing aircraft accident in Phenix City, AL, on the New Year's Day holiday.

Dawes, wife, Diana and son Anthony had been visiting family in Florida and were headed home to Lebanon when they ran into thunderstorms over Georgia. Dawes had contacted Flight Service and was flying VFR when they ran into trouble. He contacted ATC and was vectored to several airports that were all socked in. Eventually, they exhausted fuel supply are were forced to descend through the clouds and low-lying fog, which he was able to do under control. Dawes said that they broke out just a few yards above the trees. He was able to stall the airplane and belly in to the trees, then the airplane crashed in the neighborhood below. Dawes was able to crawl from the wreckage but Diana and Anthony had to be extricated. While Diana spent some time in the hospital for injuries, some of the residents near the crash site took care of their two dogs and assisted the family with ground transportation. There were no injuries to anyone on the ground but Dawes' beautifully restored PA-23, N4370P, was a total loss.

At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the airport association, (Saturday, January 21, 3 p.m.) Dawes will speak about his experiences. All association members and any other interested parties are invited to attend.


There are just a few hangar vacancies available. Anyone desiring to base an aircraft at the airport or use the maintenance hangar will be required to join the association. For more information contact Michael Mossman, association secretary, or see the website http://www.booneairport.org. Rents range from $75 to $110 per month for "open air" hangars, with a one-time $100 application fee required to join. Benefits include access to the maintenance hangar, right to bring in your own mechanic to do your annual or repairs, use of the operations building and a steady supply of low-cost 100 LL (currently about $3.20 per gallon).

Young Eagles
The EAA Young Eagles Web site hosts a live Webchat the third Wednesday of every month with various aviation celebrities. The Webchat lasts one hour and takes place between 7 and 8 p.m. Central Time. Please visit http://www.youngeagles.org/webchat/ for more information. This month's featured guest is Maj. Rusty Keen, a United States Air Force Thunderbird pilot.

This hour of discussion is enjoyed by aviation enthusiasts — both young and old — as they are able to ask questions and receive live answers.

Let's continue to introduce kids to the experience of flight and share our passion for aviation. Hopefully we'll inspire more kids to seek careers in aviation or maybe to just study hard, get good jobs and follow in our footsteps. If you would like a copy of the Young Eagles form download it at http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/Young_Eagles_form.pdf

EAA Young Eagles Update: By newsletter publication date more than 1,203,776 Young Eagles have taken their first airplane ride.

Editorial Comments Sought
If you have an opinion on any story that appears in the newsletter, or any other aviation-related issue, we want to read about it. We will make editorial space available for your responsible comment. Please contact the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net then send it to the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net. Or just write what you wish and send it as an email.

Newsletter Participation Needed
Chapter 1311 is endowed with many members who have a vast experience in building, maintaining and flying a variety of aircraft. If you are one of these (you ARE, aren't you?) consider an occasional or on-going contribution to the chapter's monthly newsletter. We can always use a story or photo on the following topics:

  • Building Tips
  • Aircraft Flight Performance Review
  • Fly-In Restaurant Review
  • Fly-In Report
  • Aviation Humor
  • Airport News (2R2, 6I4, IND or any other area public or private strips)
  • Calendar Items
  • New Ratings
  • Editorial Opinions
  • Aviation Quotes
  • Program Reviews
  • Localized Aviation History
  • Flight Safety Tips
  • New, old or unusual aircraft
  • Recent or memorable flights in your homebuilt or other aircraft
  • Aviation nostalgia
  • Warbird Reports
  • Aircraft Spotters
  • Anything else on your mind
Do you have an idea on a story that you'd like to write but need some assistance? Contact the newsletter editor. He'll help you get your ideas into words.

Calendar of Events
January 12-15 - U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Sebring Regional Airport, Sebring FL. For more information see http://sport-aviation-expo.com
January 20-21 - Great Lakes Aviation Conference, The Lansing Center, Lansing MI. For more information see http://www.GreatLakesAviationConference.com
April 4-10 - Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), Lakeland FL. For more information see meetinga
April 24 - Annual Antique Aircraft Fly-In and Spring Burger Burn, Columbus IN Airport (BAK). Breakfast and lunch, many activities; Rain date Sunday, April 25. For more information contact Mike Williams at 812-375-1954
May 12-13 - EAA Southwest Regional, Hondo Municipal Airport (HDO), Hondo TX. For more information see http://www.swrfi.org
June 9-11 - Golden West EAA Regional Fly-In, Yuba County Airport (MYV), Marysville CA. For more information see http://www.goldenwestflying.org
June 24-25 - Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In, Front Range Airport (FTG), Watkins CO. For more information see http://www.rmrfi.org
July 5-9 - Northwest EAA Fly-In, Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO), Arlington WA. For more information see http://www.nweaa.org
July 24-30 - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh WI. For more information see http://www.airventure.org
August 27-28 - EAA Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-In, Marion Municipal Airport (MNN), Marion OH.
September 30-October 1 - Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In, Dinwiddie Co. Aiport (PTB), Petersburg, VA. For more information see http://www.vaeaa.org
October 6-8 - EAA Southeast Regional Fly-In, Middleton Field Airport (GZH), Evergreen AL. For more information see http://serfi.org
October 12-15 - Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In, Casa Grande (AZ) Municipal Airport (CGZ). For more information see http://www.copperstate.org For details on EAA Chapter fly-ins and other local aviation events, visit http://www.eaa.org/events

Special note: There are many events that don't get on the calendar due to various reasons, but the most common is that the information never got to the newsletter editor. If you know of an event that should be listed here please notify the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net as soon as possible. Try to provide as much information as you can, including the date, location and who to contact for more information.

Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 p.m. at Hendricks County Airport (2R2) operations building. Program: TBA.

On the Radar:
February 1 - TBA
March 1 - TBA
April 5 - TBA
May 3 - TBA
June 7 - TBA
July 5 - TBA
August 2 - TBA
September 6 - TBA
October 4 - TBA
November 1 - TBA
December - Christmas Party

Chapter 1311 Board of Directors for 2006
President: Dale "Gus" Gustafson
Vice President: Dennis Crawley
Secretary: Michael Mossman
Treasurer: Vern Sullenger
Director: Dave Helton
Director: Glen Matejcek
Director: Paul Vogel

Newsletter editor: Michael Mossman

Classified Ads
FOR SALE: Brand new Airwolf oil filter system, still in the box. Paid $ 510, will take $ 300. Fits all Lycoming motors, has STC. Dave Helton, 317-590-5001 or dhelton@iquest.net

FOR SALE: Custom composite 6.24"-wide panel flush-mount for Garmin GPS 296 or 396, $75 Contact Larry Rush k9hxt@sbcglobal.net

FOR SALE: O-470 engine. Contact Bob Vondersaar bobandteresa78@msn.com for details.

FOR SALE: Four sets of very nice Koss headphones. Contact Michael Mossman michaelandkatie@tds.net for details or to make offer. Proceeds benefit Chapter 1311.

FOR SALE: Three lighted and adjustable "flight desks" for aircraft installation. Contact Michael Mossman michaelandkatie@tds.net for details or to make offer. Proceeds benefit Chapter 1311.

FOR SALE: Stinson L-5 Landing gear Struts. Contact Kenny Shull 317-539-5542.

AIRCRAFT WANTED: Sport Pilot aircraft. Contact Gus Gustafson at 317-293-4430 or dalefaye@msn.com

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: Cessna 150, currently in Florida. Contact Gus Gustafson at 317-293-4430 or dalefaye@msn.com

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1962 Cessna Skylane 182E. For more information download PDF http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/allen_182e.pdf or contact Bill Allen, 765-342-4402, aba@insightbb.com

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: Cessna 337. Contact Bill Wilson, 317-570-7912, wjw@cvcmedia.com

WANTED TO BUY: Used 4-foot brake and 4-foot shear. Contact Troy Grover, 317-919-6594 (cell phone), rv6grover@netzero

WANTED TO BUY: Headsets and intercom. Contact Mark Rinehart, 317-745-2466, capt_riney@yahoo.com

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1967 Skyhawk. For more information download PDF http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/weir_skyhawk.pdf or contact Tom Weir at jtweir@frontiernet.net

2006 Membership Roster
Current as of January 16, 2006
NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S)
CLARK, David davecpd@iquest.net Restoring 1946 Aeronca Chief
GUSTAFSON, Dale DALEFAYE@msn.com Piper J-4
HELTON, Dave dhelton@iquest.net Piper Tri-Pacer
HENDERSON, Robert robert_10215@msn.com Christavia MK2
KOPESCHKA, Dave iedvk@iquest.net --
KOPESCHKA, Steve stephen.j.kopeschka@rolls-royce.com Little Wing Autogyro
LeBARON, Tim TJLebaron@CS.com RV8, Breezy, 1946 Ercoupe
LEWIS, Jimmy rudder4@aol.com RV-7A
LONG, Chuck charles.long@GM.com Zenair 601 HDS
MONCREIFF, Doug cmoncreiff@netzero.net Ultralights, LSPA
MOSSMAN, Michael m_mossman@enovationgraphics.com Zenair 601 HDS
REYNOLDS, Gary n98gr@aol.com RV6A
ROLDAN, Erick Phone 765-482-7287 Ducted fan research
RUSH, Larry k9hxt@sbcglobal.net RV6A, RV-8
SHUMAKER, Kim kshumaker@iquest.net RV-9A
SULLENGER, Vern sullenger@iquest.net Cherokee 140, RV-7A
UTLEY, Ted ted.utley@in.ngb.army.mil -
UTTERBACK, Tom Phone 317-839-2505 -
VOGEL, Paul pvogel@indy.rr.com Helping others
VONDERSAAR, Bob btvondersaar@sbcglobal.net Steen Skybolt
VONDERSAAR, Teresa btvondersaar@sbcglobal.net Steen Skybolt

2005 Members
NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S)
BALDWIN, Fred bladerunnerxz11@netzero.com Sonex
BEETHAM, John jabeetham@earthlink.net Fokker D VII, Piper Dakota
BUDNY, Skip skbudny@tds.net Mini 500 helicopter
BYRUM, Jon jbyrum@byrumarchitects.net RV-7A
CHAPMAN, Jeff PoP6756@aol.com Piper Tri-Pacer
CHAPMAN, Tom tschapman1@aol.com 1957 Cessna 172
CRAWLEY, Dennis Crawley27@comcast.net Grumman Tiger
DAVIDSON, Ginger planecrazy13@att.net RV3
DAVIDSON, Rich planecrazy13@att.net RV3
EDWARDS, John jwayneedwards@aol.com RV6
GORDON, Jeff Jgordon@speedwayengines.com 1961 Cessna 182
GRIFFIN, Jim jimg@netcapade.net Questar Venture
GROVER, Troy rv6grover@netzero.net RV10
HARRINGTON, Bill bhis60@yahoo Cessna 182
HILL, Ken khill5@indy.rr.com RV-9A
LATHROP, Steve lathropdad@worldnet.att.net BearHawk
LAURENZANO, Mike mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com Bushby Mustang II
MATEJCEK, Glen aerobubba@earthlink.net RV8
MATEJCEK, Robin aerobubba@earthlink.net RV8
MELCHIOR, Dirk d-r-melchior@msn.com F1 Rocket
NG, Bart bng@math.iupui.edu RV-7A
NOLAN, Bill TBA -
RINEHART, Mark capt_riney@yahoo.com Kolb Mark III Classic
ROBBINS, Will werobbins@flightline.com -
ROEVER, Doug dmroever@iquest.net RV-7 Tail kit
SHULL, Kenny Phone 317-539-5542 Helping Others
TURNER, Arvel aero451@hotmail.com RV-9A
See our chapter roster online at http://www.eaa1311.org/memberroster.html

Did we miss anybody? Please let us know; we'll get it updated right away.

Aviation Humor
Taildragger
Taildragger, I hate your guts,
I have the license, ratings and such
But to make you go straight is driving me nuts.
With hours of teaching and the controls in my clutch
It takes a little rudder; easy, that's too much.

You see, I learned to fly in a tricycle gear
With one up front and two in the rear.
She was sleek and clean and easy to steer.
But this miserable thing with tires and struts
Take a little rudder; easy, that's too much.

It demands your attention on the take-off roll
Or it'll head towards Jones's as you pour on the coal.
Gotta hang loose, don't over control.

This wicked little plane is just too much
With a lot of zigzagging and words obscene

I think I've mastered this slippery machine.
It's not that bad if you have the touch
Just a little rudder; easy, that's too much.

I relax for a second and from the corner of my eye,
I suddenly realize with a gasp and a cry
That's my own tail that's going by.

You ground looping wreck; I hate your guts.
Give a little rudder; Great Scott, THAT'S TOO MUCH.
Author unknown

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