Gus Gustafson's new project, the Eric Gustafson Tool Scholarship, is now nearly complete. The chapter started with a donated Snap-On toolbox that's too big for the aviation program. The chapter will auction the toolbox, with the proceeds to help pay for the rest of the tools. Several chapter members have donated some tools. With the chapter's blessing, Gary Reynolds bought the rest of the tools, many at significant discount.
Gus bought a new, proper-sized toolbox to start of the set. Upon opening it he discovered that it was damaged so he's taken it back to be replaced.
Gus petitioned the EAA and received its "blessing" for the scholarship, pending a "hold harmless" clause for the scholarship. The full set of tools, which is required for the Vincennes University A & P license program, will be loaded to a deserving student. Since the chapter has successfully accumulated a full tool set, Gus would like to start a second set. Since the A & P program lasts two years, alternating the two sets would allow the chapter to assist one new student every year. Practically all that remains to be done is to select the worthy student.
Funding for the current future sets is coming from the 50/50 proceeds, member donations and proceeds from the auction of the donated toolbox. To see the toolbox, contact Gary Reynolds at 317-590-7059 or N98GR@aol.com. Minimum bid is $300. If you would like to make a donation to the fund, please send your check to the Vern Sullenger, chapter treasurer.
World War I Components Sought
If you have something for sale or trade, contact Lassetter at rblassett@alltel.net or 706-348-7514
New Chapter Name Tags Available
We have two simultaneous designs available for members. Those with an aircraft will be able to have a nametag with a photo of their aircraft in the lower left-hand corner. Members currently without an aircraft will have the EAA logo in front.
If you are new to the chapter or would like to have your nametag updated with a photo, please send an email to Michael Mossman at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com. We get it ready for the nametag at no cost to you. Restrictions for content and reproducibility will apply.
Chapter 1311 Builders' Local Resource Directory
AED Motorsport Products, 5375 W. 86th St., Indianapolis IN 46268, 317-334-0569 http://www.aedmotorsport.com. AED specializes in 4130 chrome moly, stainless, aluminum, titanium, FK rod ends and spherical bearings.
Chance Aviation, 4444 Decatur Blvd , Indianapolis, IN 46241, 317-486-8802, http://www.chanceaviation.com. Chance is a parts supplier tailored to the local FBO's,
Earl's Indy, 302 Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis IN 46222, 1-800-331-INDY http://www.earlsindy.com. Earl's specializes in hoses and related supplies and service, plus AN fittings and hardware.
McKinney Corp, Lafayette, IN http://www.mckinneycorp.com. They stock a wide variety of 4130 steel and 6061 aluminum tubing, AN hardware, NACA scoops, and other items
Start thinking of the places where you locally buy for AN hardware, sheet metal, paint, tools and other items. We'll need an address, phone number and web site, if they have one. Be sure to let us know if you would recommend them to others or not. The idea here is that members should be able to look to suppliers that you trust and would continue to do business with. Please forward your ideas and recommendations to Michael Mossman at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com.
Check out our online directory at http://www.eaa1311.org. Click on the link "Homebuilder's Resources" on the left. Note that all resources listed are merely suggestions; as a chapter we do not endorse any of them. Our recommendation: "Caveat Emptor" (let the buyer beware).
Wrapping Up the Fly-In Circuit
October 21 (Sun) - Watervliet MI - Watervliet Chili-Hop Fly-In, Watervliet Municipal Airport (40C). 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: 269-463-5532
October 27 (Sat) - Decatur IL - EAA Chapter 274 Chili Day, Decatur Airport (KDEC) - http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDEC - http://www.myafd.com/airport/KDEC - Information: 217 795 2393 - Web Site: www.decatureaa.com
Know of any other fly-ins that could be included in the fly-in circuit? Send the information to the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com.
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. 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 "Newsletters" at the left then click the link for the edition that you want.
Membership Roster Updates Needed
Hendricks County Airport News
Boone County Airport News
10 airplanes from Boone County Airport went to Lee Bottom Field.
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 News
EAA Young Eagles Update: By newsletter publication date more than 1,347,780 Young Eagles have taken their first airplane ride.
Editorial Comments Sought
Calendar of Events
January 17-20, 2008 - U.S. Sport Aviation Expo - Sebring Regional Airport (SEF), Sebring FL. For more information see http://www.Sport-Aviation-Expo.com
April 18-13, 2008 - Sun 'n Fun Fly-In - Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), Lakeland FL. For more information see http://www.Sun-N-Fun.org
June 6-8, 2008 - Golden West EAA Regional Fly-In - Yuba County Airport (MYV), Marysville Ca. For more information see http://www.GoldenWestFlyIn.org
June 14-15, 2008 - Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In - Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ), Suffolk, Virginia. For more information see http://www,VAEAA.org
June 27-29, 2008 - Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In - Front Range Airport (FTG), Watkins CO. For more information see http://www.RMRFI.org
July 9-13, 2008 - Arlington Northwest EAA Fly-In - Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO), Arlington WA. For more information see http://www.NWEAA.org
July 28-August 3, 2008 - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh WI. For more information see http://www.AirVenture.org
August 23-24, 2008 - Indianapolis Airshow - Mount Comfort Airport (MQJ), Greenfield IN. For more information see http://www.indyairshow.com
October 10-11, 2008 - EAA Southwest Regional, The Texas Fly-In - Hondo Municipal Airport (HDO), Hondo TX. For more information see http://www.SWRFI.org
For details on EAA Chapter fly-ins and other local aviation events, visit http://www.eaa.org/events
Next Meeting
Directions from Indianapolis:
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Chapter 1311 Board of Directors
Newsletter editor: Michael Mossman, 1-765-483-9533, michaelandkatie@insightbb.com
Classified Ads
FOR SALE: Piper jumper cables in excellent condition (round plug type), $50 or make offer. Portable intercom, $20. Contact Larry Rush k9hxt@sbcglobal.net or 272-2153
FOR SALE: Stinson L-5 Landing gear Struts. Contact Kenny Shull 317-539-5542.
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: Cessna 150, at Sheridan Airport. Contact Gus Gustafson at 317-293-4430 or dalefaye@msn.com
WANTED TO BUY: Used 4-foot brake and 4-foot shear. Contact Troy Grover, 317-919-6594 (cell phone), rv6grover@sbcglobal.net
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 7/07. 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
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: One-half interest in a beautiful Tri-Pacer in great condition. Located at Hendricks County Airport. $9,000. Reason for selling: starting a light sport aircraft. Dave Helton 317-590-5001 davehelton@heltonassoc.com
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1966 Alon A2, TT-2539, SMOHE 930, IFR panel, nice, $27,750. Mark Eminger 765-528-2146 or Robert Barnhart 765- 448-4024 for information 7-10:30 EST.
2007 Membership Roster
Did we miss anybody? Please let us know; we'll get it updated right away.
Aircraft Spotter
A Letter From Our Founder
Another year will soon be coming to a close. Some of you have served as Chapter President for a number of years, while some have only served a year or two. Quite possibly, you've learned more about people during that time than about airplanes.
While reading the thousands of Chapter newsletters over the years, including those published this year, aviation has been made richer be cause of you efforts in the Chapter. I liken them to an aviation "church" (over a thousand of them) not only in our fine country, internationally as well. As I've said so many times, EAA is an aeronautical, educational and social organization with high standards that have moved aviation forward in a manner no other organization has accomplished. It was some 50 years ago — several years after the founding of EAA, when Ray Stits of Riverside, California, contacted me regarding the forming of an EAA chapter. We though it was a good idea and, as the chapter program grew, they endured organizational challenges but continued to grow with excellent facilities and membership at Riverside.
I enjoy the chapter president editorials featured in the newsletters, the leadership shown and, at times, the frustrations and ability to overcome them. The quality of information in the newsletters is a clear reflection on the dedication and work of the fine newsletter editors and writers who submit the material. E-mail seems to be a growing fad — at least to me. I guess I'm still I the old school of years past as this message is being written with pencil and paper … but more modern technology will take it from here.
Your organization started way back — January 26, 1953. It seems like it was yesterday when in November of 1952 I asked my wife, Audrey, to send out postcards to a small group of fellows who I thought may be interested in the forming of a local (Milwaukee) airplane builders club. They showed up that wintry January night in a snowstorm for a meeting in the dope and fabric shop at Curtiss Wright Airport (now Timmerman Field).
Living EAA every day since the years 1952, watching it grow and witnessing how it has changed lives "for the better" as we have so often been told by our members. The chapter network has played an important role in this endeavor.
Please give your chapter members our regards and a special thank you to your newsletter editor for putting those 26 letters of the alphabet into valuable news and building the togetherness we enjoy.
Sincerely,
P.S. Some members have written to me about the high cost of the light sport aircraft. Of course we can't do much about free enterprise or their cost. Maybe someone will come up with a low cost, plans built or even a kit to meet the challenge (such as Sonex Aircraft here in Oshkosh). Some of you may remember the EAA Design Contest of years ago won by Peter Bowers with the Fly Baby — creative thinking???
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Glen Matejcek writes about an EAA acquaintance who is looking for World War One engines and airframes or replicas. Rick Lassetter, from Cleveland GA, is helping Jerry Yagen with some projects and needs any of the following engines: Hispano-Suiza, Mercedes, Hall-Scott, Liberty, OX-5, Siemens-Halske, Oberursel, Clerget, LeRhone, Gnome, other rotaries, etc. Check out their projects at http://www.fighterfactory.com.
EAA Chapter 1311 now has its nametags for the meetings. Our tags are a lanyard-style of tag, so there is no clip to mar the fine fabric of your clothing.
We've all been around town trying to scrounge up a few AN bolts or perhaps some 4130 tubing to finish a last-minute weekend building or repair project. How much easier would it be to know where the best supplies of quality parts and materials are?
That fly-in time of year has arrived! If you have an aircraft and are looking for places to go, we've got some great locations and events. The following is a comprehensive list of fly-ins and other aviation events located in Indiana and adjacent states. If you don't have an aircraft but are willing to drive, the list below is round-trip "do-able" in a day. We can't guarantee that every fly-in is listed. Also, we strongly recommend that you contact the event before committing your 100LL. However, we guarantee that if you visit some of these you'll have some great fun.
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.
EAA Chapter 1311's newsletter is published by email notice on the 15th of each month, with a PDF version available on the chapter web site around the 20th. Newsletter contributors: Please email your material to the newsletter editor by the 14th of the month.
If you changed your email address or internet service provider, please be sure to let the newsletter editor know of the new address. If you know of a chapter member who's changed their email address or is no longer getting the newsletter, please let us know. Contact the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com
Free Learn-To-Fly Seminar Planned: Gary Vollen from Hendricks County Aviation has scheduled a free Learn To Fly seminar on Wednesday, October 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. Linda Schumm, Cessna's regional manager, will be the featured speaker for the program. The seminar will be in an open seating format; no reservations are required but an RSVP is requested. To RSVP, call Vollen at 317-745-4422 or email at gvollen@flyhca.com. For more information visit their web site at http://www.flyhca.com.
Transactions: Erick Roldan bought Jerry Kirkpatrick's RANS S-12 project Gary Rogers bought Bob Wilson's Piper Cherokee 180. Bruce Thompson bought Schooler's home and airstrip on CR 500 W.
By Chuck Long
The Young Eagles flights went greaton Saturday, October 6! We provided 9 young people with airplane rides. The group consisted of mostly 10-year-old cub scouts with one 17-year-old cub scout leader. The weather was beautiful, and the parents were also very enthusiastic. We had a nice question and answer session at the beginning, which was quite helpful. Sometimes the parents are relieved that their kid is not the first one we've ever taken for a ride. We explained that the program has been around for over 10 years and that most of our group has taken 100+ kids for rides. Susan Zellers & Jim Snyder provided rides in their Cherokee 180's. Gary Reynolds and I provided rides in our experimentals. Dave Clark handled the ground coordination.
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 or send it as an email to michaelandkatie@insightbb.com.
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.
October 25-28 - Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In - Casa Grande (AZ) Municipal Airport. For more information see http://www.Copperstate.org
The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 6:30 p.m. at Hendricks County Airport. Chapter elections held during the business meeting. Program: Aircraft Refueling
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.
November 7, 2007 - Chapter Elections. Program: Mike Laurenzano Refueling
December 8, 2007 (date subject to change) - Christmas Party
January 2, 2008 - Doug Moncreiff V-Hi-Max
February 6 2008 - What's new in Troy Grover's shop
March 5, 2008 - Steve Lathrop's Bearhawk
April 2, 2008 - Dave and Steve Kopeschka Corvair-powered auto gyro
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, p_vogel@sbcglobal.net
FOR SALE: Large Snap-On toolbox, donated for Chapter 1311's tool scholarship. Too big for the program, it will be auctioned to help pay for the tools. Minimum bid $300. May be seen at Hendricks County Airport. Contact Gary Reynolds at 317-590-7059 or N98GR@aol.com
Current as of October 4, 2007
See our chapter roster online at http://www.eaa1311.org/memberroster.html
NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S) BAIN, Kyle dficeman@hotmail.com R/C models BEETHAM, John jabeetham@earthlink.net Fokker D VII, Piper Dakota BRAAF, Bob bbraaf@msn.com Cessna 210-5 BROYLES, John broylesjohn@sbcglobal.net — 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 CLARK, David davecpd@iquest.net 1946 Aeronca Chief CRAWLEY, Dennis Crawley27@comcast.net Grumman Tiger DAVIDSON, Ginger planecrazy13@att.net RV3 DAVIDSON, Rich ifitsoldillflyit@msn.com RV3 EMINGER, Mark tjemee@yahoo.com Christavia Mk1 GRIFFIN, Jim jimg@netcapade.net Questar Venture GROVER, Troy rv6grover@sbcglobal.net RV10 GUSTAFSON, Dale DALEFAYE@msn.com Piper J-4 HATFIELD, Doug hatfielddoug@hotmail.com Zenair 640 HELTON, Dave davehelton@heltonassoc.com Piper Tri-Pacer HENDERSON, Robert robert_10215@msn.com Christavia MK2 KOPESCHKA, Dave iedvk@iquest.net Little Wing Autogyro KOPESCHKA, Steve stephen.j.kopeschka@rolls-royce.com Little Wing Autogyro LATHROP, Steve lathropdad@worldnet.att.net BearHawk LAURENZANO, Mike mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com Bushby Mustang II LeBARON, Tim tjlebaron@sbcglobal.net RV-4, Breezy, Ercoupe LEUCHT, Chuck charlesleucht@sbcglobal.net C150, RV-9A LEWIS, Jimmy rudder4@aol.com RV-7A LONG, Chuck charles.long@allisontransmission.com Zenair 601 HDS MATEJCEK, Glen aerobubba@earthlink.net RV8 MATEJCEK, Robin aerobubba@earthlink.net RV8 MELCHIOR, Dirk d-r-melchior@msn.com F1 Rocket MONCREIFF, Doug cdmoncreiff@sbcglobal.net JDT Hi-Max MORTON, David djamorton@sbcglobal.net — MOSSMAN, Michael mmossman@fujifilmgs.com Zenair 601 HDS MYRTLE, Bill WEMyrtle@yahoo.com Brantly B2B, Kitfox I NG, Bart bng@math.iupui.edu RV-7A PRINCELL, Rick GRPContracting@comcast.net GP-4 RAHM, Kenneth riptide757@aol.com — REYNOLDS, Gary n98gr@aol.com RV6A ROBBINS, Will werobbins@flightline.com — ROEVER, Doug dmroever@iquest.net RV-7 Tail kit ROTTLER, Mark mark@rottler.org — RUBERSON, Bryan bruberson@aol.com Aeronca Chief RUSH, Larry k9hxt@sbcglobal.net RV6A, RV-8 SCHERMERHORN, Scott scottschermerhorn@yahoo.com Luscombe 8E restoration SHULL, Kenny Phone 317-539-5542 Helping Others SHUMAKER, Kim kkrv-9a@sbcglobal.net RV-9A SMITH, Michael mesmith958@aol.com — SNYDER, Jim jim.snyder1@comcast.net Cherokee 180 STUCKER, David d.j.stucker@worldnet.att.net — SULLENGER, Vern sullenger@iquest.net Cherokee 140, RV-7A UTLEY, Ted ted.utley@in.ngb.army.mil — VOGEL, Paul p_vogel@sbcglobal.net Sonex VONDERSAAR, Bob rvondersaar@austin.rr.com Steen Skybolt VONDERSAAR, Teresa tvondersaar@ausin.rr.com Steen Skybolt WEATHERS, Steve — Sonerai 2LS WININGS, Jim — Rocket 
This Pipestril Sinus motorglider was moored at Boone County Airport on Saturday, October 6. It has an unusual configuration for a motorglider, as at has a fixed landing gear and side-by-side seating. It's conventional glider features include an extremely slick composite fuselage, high aspect ratio wings, T-tail and retracting spoilers on top of the wing. Unknown is who owns it and who flew it that day. For more information on the Sinus, see http://www.mcp.com.au/pipistrel-usa/
Dear EAA Chapter President,
Experimental Aircraft Association
Paul H. Poberezny
Founder and Chairman of the Board