Yes, it was a good party Saturday evening. Faye and I want to thank everyone who came. Mike Mossman had his camera, pad and pencil and was active the whole evening. After the dinner we had a short business meeting. EAA Headquarters had sent me the "Chapter Service Award" and pins to be given out. One member of the chapter received FOUR of these awards. We all know who that person is. He does a lot for the chapter and we are very fortunate to have him. MIKE, MANY THANK YOU'S FROM ME AND THE CHAPTER MEMBERS FOR ALL THE WORK YOU DO. After the awards, Mike presented me with a gift. It is a beautiful sketch of a Lake Central Airlines DC-3, in color and framed. Even the "N" number on the tail has a certain significance. The story that goes with that number had to be told. I'm sure that you will be reading the story in a future newsletter. Mike, thank you for the great gift.
The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday evening Jan. 3, 2007 at 1830 at Hendricks Co. Airport. I'm also calling for a B.O.D. meeting meeting at 1800. We need to discuss the coming year and to make plans. Dave Clark has agreed to talk about his recent east coast trip. He has some very interesting things to tell. The chapter officers are the same except that we have a new vice-president. He is Doug Moncreiff and I look forward to working with him and all the others this coming year.
Everyone, have a Happy and Joyous Holiday Season.
Gus
December's meeting was held on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Dale and Faye Gustafson's home on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
In Attendance: John Broyles, Skip & Kay Budny; Dave & Wanda Clark; Dale, Faye & Nancy Gustafson; Mike & Livia Laurenzano; Glen & Robin Matejcek; Doug & Susan Moncreiff; Michael & Katie Mossman; Gary & Lynette Reynolds; Kim & Karen Shumaker; David & Janet Stucker and Paul & Betty Vogel. If you were there but we didn't record it, let us know.
Refreshments:
Faye and Nancy Gustafson prepared a full buffet dinner.
Program: Gus Gustafson presented the EAA service awards for Young Eagles, Tech Counselors, Newsletter Editor, Chapter Officers, and others. After the awards ceremony, Gus related some of the more colorful details of his experiences flying DC-3s for Lake Central Airlines.
Web Newsletter in Two Sections
The web newsletter is divided into two sections to take some of the sting out of the download time. If you receive only one section of the newsletter, or if the sections you receive are missing the embedded photo attachments please contact the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net. The PDF version that gets posted on the website will remain as one file. See http://www.eaa1311.org/newsletters.html to download a PDF newsletter. (PDFs are posted within one week of the email version.)
We have had many guests over the past few months and many people have expressed an interest in our organization. Look around and see if you have any friends, family members or acquaintance that are interested in aviation. Take the time to invite them as a guest to the next meeting. If you see somebody new, introduce yourself, welcome him or her, and invite them to sign up.
To get a downloadable PDF membership application see http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/membership_application.pdf
Dues are Due!
Please send your $15 dues to the treasurer: Vern Sullenger, 1763 Ramsey Lane, Plainfield IN 46168, or give it to Vern at the next meeting. Make your check out to EAA Chapter 1311.
Chapter 1311 Looking for a New Identity
We've been using a logo for several years but it has never been officially adopted by the chapter or the board of directors. Perhaps it's time to decide what the chapter's logo should look like. We'd like to invite the chapter members to submit their ideas for a new chapter logo. This logo would be used on the front of the newsletter, chapter web site, all official correspondence as well as the forthcoming name tags.
Contributors don't need to be artists, but the idea should be very clear. If your submission is chosen, we'll help clean it up for print and web use. The logo should be simple and work well with both print and web use. Bright colors are a plus.
Once the chapter selects a logo, the design will be the property of the chapter.
Aviator's Christmas Shopping List
Tools
You can never have enough drills. If you have a nice air drill, why not get another that you use for pilot holes? Price: less than $100.
How about another pair of cleco pliers? Keep one in your back pocket when you build; that way you'll never have to stop to look for the ones that you left somewhere else. Price: way south of $20.
If you've finished your airplane you probably have all of the tools you'll ever need. But do you have a traveling tool kit for your airplane? Most people don't like to bust up a set out of their toolbox. So why not come up with a few sockets, flat wrenches and perhaps a pair of pliers, four-way screwdriver and roll of duct tape for your airplane. It'll only weigh a few pounds. Price: $20 to $200.
Builder Documentation
For that kit builder in your life, look for something like KitLogPro, a computer program for documenting the airplane's progress. You can also find an "analog" kit logbook at sources like Aircraft Spruce and Wicks.
These days digital cameras are a "must" for recording the build process. Digital cameras as cheap as $75 are now available. Consider spending a bit more and get one with a screen so they can see if the photo will be usable. If they have a digital camera, why not supplement it with a photo printer? Cost will be $75-$300. If they'd rather spend their time in the shop instead of in front of a screen, give a gift certificate of photo printing, either at the store or doing it yourself.
Fly-In Supplies
Even if your aviator never goes to Oshkosh, they might need a new set of ropes to stay at the airport. Get some heavy stock and secure the ends so that they don't unravel.
Camping with your airplane at Oshkosh is a great thrill. If you haven't been camping in a while, your tent might be too old and leaky. Many stores have some fantastic, lightweight nylon tents that set up in a snap, fold into their own carry bag and weigh almost nothing. Price: $25 to $100 and beyond.
Speaking of camping, how are those other camping supplies holding out? Consider a new sleeping bag, lightweight camp stove, cooking utensils, etc.
Airplane Supplies
Nearly every airplane that I've rented had those cheapie stick-on carbon monoxide detectors attached to the panel. Those things go dead in a short period of time. Why not get a few of those and pass them out as gifts? Include a coupon for "free installation," then go out at actually change them. Even better, get an electronic version and a fresh set of batteries.
Speaking of batteries, how many gizmos does your cockpit, or that person on your list, have? Most small airplanes have only one cigarette lighter receptacle. Give the give of life: give batteries. Or perhaps give a cigarette lighter 3-in-1 adapter.
For passengers that tend to get airsick, consider an electronic motion sickness aid. Worn like a watch, these little gizmos work like the TENS units that are used to manage pain. They emit a tiny trickle of electricity into the skin and help eliminate motion sickness without the drowsiness of dramamine. Cost: Less than $150.
How about a package of gum for the accommodating spouse that always gets his or her ears stopped up on those slam dunk arrivals? Cost: less than $1.
Attire
Subscriptions
GPS update subscriptions are a great gift. Many people flying strictly VFR get a little lax in updating their GPS. So consider buying them a GPS data update. We know that the IFR pilots ALWAYS keep their data updated, but picking up the tab this year can be a very thoughtful gift.
Cleaning Supplies
Every aviator should enjoy a fresh stock of supplies to keep the airplane in fine condition. Some ideas: plexiglass cleaner/polish for those expensive canopies. Supplement them with a roll of new, 100% cotton cloths for cleaning that expensive piece of plastic.
A squirt bottle of auto bug remover makes a nice gift, as does a bottle of car wash soap. Add on a long-handled brush for cleaning those high-wing airplanes. Why not throw in a few coupons for free airplane wash or interior detailing?
Nobody likes coming out to get their airplane and seeing bird poo all over it. Buy your favorite flier a bag of rubber snakes to place on the wings, tail, and hang from the rafters. They only cost about a buck at Wally World and your neighborhood "dollar" store. Even better, the kids can play with them while you preflight the airplane.
Project Updates
Is your project finished and flying? We've love to report on it. Consider submitting a flight and performance report for the newsletter. Your experiences and insight will help other members who are building the same or similar model aircraft, and will positively influence others who may be contemplating an aircraft project.
If you aircraft has been flying for several years now, you might not be finished with the building process. What adjustments or modifications have you undertaken since the airplane first flew? Any significant repairs? Any memorable flights? Share them with your fellow chapter members!
Download a Microsoft Word copy of the Project Questionnaire at http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/Project_Questionnaire.doc.
2007 EAA Air Academy
The EAA hosts three different age-based categories: The EAA Young Eagles Camp is for youths aged 12 and 13. There are two sessions available for the Young Eagles Camp. The registration fee is $600 for a 5-day session. The EAA basic Air Academy is for youths ages 14 and 15, with three sessions available. The registration fee is $800 for a 6-day session. The EAA Advanced Air Academy is for youths aged 16 through 18, with two sessions available. The registration fee is $800 for the 8-day session, or $1,000 for the 10-day session. The first session starts June 14; the last session ends August 10.
Reservations should be received by the EAA by March 1. Full payment is due 30 days before camp.
Chapter President Gus Gustafson has challenged the chapter to consider sponsoring or co-sponsoring a youth to the Air Academy this year.
For more information on the Air Academy visit the EAA web site at http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/airacademy/classoverview.asp.
Support Our Servicemen
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@insightbb.com.
Newsletter Publication Schedule
Get back editions of the newsletter at http://www.eaa1311.org. Click on the link "Members Only" at the left (no passwords required) then when the members Only page comes up click on the link "Newsletters."
Membership Roster Updates Needed
Boone County Airport News
Wayne Deckard and Roy Dawes sold their Cessna 401 to a regional airline based in Hungary. They 401 will be used for short hops where their King Airs are not efficient. Prior to ferrying the aircraft, it has been moved to Indy Exec Airport for replacement de-icing boots. From there it will go to Chicago for a new Garmin GPS Nav/Com. Once it is ready for the crossing, the airline will remove some of the seats and carry two spare engines. Not revealed is how they will swap the spare engines in flight if they are needed during the Atlantic crossing.
Hangar Space: There are several 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.
Young Eagles
Editorial Comments Sought
Calendar of Events
April 17-23, 2007 - Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), Lakeland FL. For more information see http://www.Sun-N-Fun.org
June 1-2, 2007 - EAA Southwest Regional - The Texas Fly-In, Hondo Municipal Airport (HDO), Hondo TX. For more information see http://www.SWRFI.org
June 8-10, 2007 - Golden West EAA Regional Fly-In - Yuba County Airport (MYB), Marysville CA. For more information see http://www.GoldenWestFlyin.org
June 23-24, 2007 - Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In - Front Range Airport (FTG), Watkins CO. For more information see http://www.RMRFI.org
July 11-15, 2007 - Northwest EAA Fly-In - Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO), Arlington WA. For more information see http://www.NWEAA.org
July 23-29, 2007 - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh WI. For more information see http://www.AirVenture.org
For details on EAA Chapter fly-ins and other local aviation events, visit http://www.eaa.org/events
Next Meeting
Directions from Indianapolis:
On the Radar:
Chapter 1311 Board of Directors for 2007
Newsletter editor: Michael Mossman, 1-765-483-9533, michaelandkatie@insightbb.com
Classified Ads
FOR SALE: Four sets of very nice Koss headphones. Contact Michael Mossman michaelandkatie@insightbb.com 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@insightbb.com 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
WANTED TO BUY: Hirth 2702 engine with a 2.59 G-50 reduction unit. Contact Doug Moncreiff at 317-280-1621 or cmoncreiff@netzero.net
WANTED TO BUY: Used 4-foot brake and 4-foot shear. Contact Troy Grover, 317-919-6594 (cell phone), rv6grover@sbcglobal.net
WANTED TO BUY: Headsets and intercom. Contact Mark Rinehart, 317-745-2466, capt_riney@yahoo.com
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: '57 C172 TT approx. 3700 hr. Engine approx. 700 hr since overhaul. Good paint, nice interior. VFR: Narco Mode C, Narco 720 channel comm.; Horton STOL kit w/gap seals. Last annual 6/06. Hangared at Franklin, IN. $30,500. Reason for selling: starting a project. Tom Chapman, cell 317-625-3126, home 317-888-6866, tschapman1@aol.com
2006 Membership Roster
Did we miss anybody? Please let us know; we'll get it updated right away.
December 2006 newsletter continued onto Section 2
Once again it's time for Chapter 1311 members to ante up with dues. The chapter's board of directors set the 2007 dues at $15 to help meet the chapter's on-going expenses. Since we don't have any chapter fund raising events, we need to pay our EAA assessments, insurance, web site maintenance, and other internal expenses with what we raise from dues.
At the October meeting, Gus Gustafson asked that the chapter consider having some name tags made for members to wear during the meetings. Most of us only see the others only once a month or so and don't know each other very well. Gus thinks that name tags could help with the recognition process.
By Michael Mossman
If you are like me, every year someone will ask what I want for Christmas. I alternate with "I dunno" and "You don't have to buy me anything" answers. Quite often they'll ask if I want anything for my airplane. My stock response that there's nothing that I haven't already bought that they can afford. And that problem goes both ways. What could I buy for the aviators on my list? I've tried to come up with some solutions to these seasonal problems. If you are on the receiving end, there's lots of nifty stuff that the significant people in your life can buy for you. And if you have an aviation fan on your list, we've got solutions no matter how thick or thin is your wallet.
If you are starting an aircraft project, the chances are that your tool list is long and deep. You could use just about anything. Why not pick something affordable that you'd like to have? Get out your favorite tool catalog, dog ear the page and leave it in a conspicuous place.
If you are headed to Oshkosh this coming year you'll need a set of tie downs. Why not suggest that your handy son or daughter make a set for your next AirVenture? We featured a nifty set in our August 2005 newsletter Builder's Tips. Running out of time to make them? Get a "store bought" set at your favorite pilot shop. Price: less than $100.
If you ever fly at night, you can never had enough flashlights on board. Unfortunately, the batteries tend to go bad, and you rarely remember to check them until you need them. Why not consider one of the new "shake up" flashlights? These use an internal generator for power and therefore have no need of a battery. Pilot shops have them for $20 to $50, but Walgreens often has an acceptable model for $5. Put a piece of red cellophane or gel under the lens for a dandy airplane flashlight. Get several more for your nightstands or your suitcase for when you travel. Just remember that when in an airplane the magnet could influence your compass, so keep it from getting too close to the instrument panel.
What better gift could there be than to buy a nice shirt or cap embroidered with the logo of the airplane that your significant other owns or is building? If you REALLY support his or her avocation, why not buy one for yourself, too, and wear it to the fly-ins your are certain to attend.
Since your favorite aviator is probably already subscribing to a half-dozen aviation magazines, there is no point in pursuing this unless you want to pick up the future tab for a while. But the idea is valid: why not look for some on-going need that a pilot should have. Consider a chart subscription. Since sectional charts are updated twice a year, a year's subscription costs less than $20. Here in central Indiana we need both the Chicago and St. Louis sectionals to do anything. Also consider the Facilities Handbook. So perhaps you can split up the load between several persons if you are still paying off your kit loan.
Potential gifts for the fastidious aviator could include a roll of shop towels, soap, paste wax, small vacuum cleaner, bag of floor dry, shop broom, squeegee, you name it.
With the shorter days and colder winter weather on the way, many chapter members are spending their evenings and weekends in their basements or garages, hunkered over the work bench and building airplanes. We'd like to report on the status of these projects, as our members are interested building airplanes Help us with a project update on your aircraft. You can write the story, if you'd like, or you can download our project update questionnaire from the web site. Answer as little or as much as you'd like, then send it to the newsletter editor. If you have any photos, we'd love to see them. Just attach your JPG photos to an email.
As it has since 1984, the EAA is again offering its annual Air Academy at its "Oshkosh campus. The Air Academy has become a springboard for aviation careers and personal growth for many of its participants. A limited number of openings are available.
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.
In order to report on the monthly meetings and programs, and give adequate notice of the next month's schedule, the EAA Chapter 1311 newsletter is published by email notice on the 15th of each month. A PDF will be available on the chapter web site on or around the 20th of each month. Newsletter contributors: Please email your material to the newsletter editor by the 14th of the month.
If you change your email address or internet service provider, please be sure to let the newsletter editor know of the new address. We've recently starting getting some "Undeliverable" messages from our monthly newsletter email publications. If you don't notify us, we can't get the newsletter or other chapter information to you. If you have changed your email address lately, or if you know of a chapter member who's changed the email address or is no longer getting the newsletter, please let us know. Contact the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com
On Thanksgiving Day, Michael Mossman suffered a prop strike at Pegasus Farms on his Zenair 601. The airplane is in Dennis Singleton's hangar at Pegasus until the replacement blade arrives from British Columbia, Canada.
By newsletter publication date more than 1,283,432 Young Eagles have taken their first airplane ride.
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 1-765-483-9533 then send it to the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com. Or just write what you wish and send it as an email.
Chapter 1311 will try to list the aviation-related events in Indiana and surrounding states, plus the major events across the country. Do you know of an event that isn't listed? Please inform the newsletter editor to get it included.
January 11-14, 2007 - U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Sebring Regional Airport (SEF), Sebring FL. For more information see http://www.Sport-Aviation-Expo.com
The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 6:30 p.m. at Hendricks County Airport. Program: To be announced. Board of Directors meeting: 6 p.m., same date.
Take U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) west past Avon.
Turn left (south) on CR 300 E (84 Lumber is on the SW) corner of the intersection.
At about 1/2 mile turn right (west) into the airport.
The operations building is straight back from the road.
January 3, 2007 - Program TBA
February 7, 2007 - Program TBA
March 7, 2007 - Program TBA
April 4, 2007 - Program TBA
May 2, 2007 - Program TBA
June 7, 2007 - Program TBA
July 4, 2007 (date subject to change) - Program TBA
August 1, 2007 - Program TBA
September 5, 2007 - Program TBA
October 3, 2007 - Program TBA
November 7, 2007 - Program TBA
December 5, 2007 (date subject to change) - Christmas Party
President: Dale "Gus" Gustafson, 1-317-293-4430, dalefaye@msn.com
Vice President: Doug Moncreiff, 317-280-1621, cdmoncreiff@sbcglobal.net
Secretary: Michael Mossman, 1-765-483-9533, michaelandkatie@insightbb.com
Treasurer: Vern Sullenger, 1-317-839-8728, sullenger@iquest.net
Director: Dave Helton, 1-317-745-7916, dhelton@iquest.net
Director: Glen Matejcek, 1-317-839-5444, aerobubba@earthlink.net
Director: Paul Vogel, 1-317-272-2106, pvogel@indy.rr.com
FOR SALE: Custom composite 6.24"-wide panel flush-mount for Garmin GPS 296 or 396, $75 Contact Larry Rush k9hxt@sbcglobal.net
Current as of November, 2006
See our chapter roster online at http://www.eaa1311.org/memberroster.html
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