I'll go easy on everyone and keep it short as we all have plenty to do. First, I want to thank Doug Moncreiff and his wife Suzy for hosing the chapter's annual Christmas Party. For the ones attending, all had a very good time. The food and service were excellent and the prices very reasonable. At each place setting there was a keepsake snowflake ornament to take home for your tree. A very nice touch from Suzy. Thank you.
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.
November 30, 2007
When I read through the history of your EAA, living every day for half a century plus, I truly know how time flies.
I want to share with you some of the thoughts of our members as they appeared in our Sport Aviation magazine back in 1963. The organization of dreamers, homebuilders and fellow aviation supporters building/designing their aircraft under the CAA/FAA 51% rule we worked so diligently for and earned is something to be treasured. One can build his or her airplane for educational and recreational purposes and friends can work with you for their own educational value. Really, we can build one half of it — the other half, such as engines, propellers, wheels, brakes, instruments, radios, items not normally within the capabilities of those who work with hand and mind can be purchased. Now we are faced with a situation of the FAA amateur building program being used for commercial purposes — from building complete aircraft or well over the half mark … not within the intent of the program given to us by those CAA/FAA folks who believed in us. Let's hope we don't lose this privilege.
Sincerely,
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION
Paul H. Poberezny
Founder and Chairman of the Board
Link to the Article: "Experimental Or Not" by [the late] Joe Kirk, EAA 2023, http://www.eaa.org/sportaviation/2007/november/1963_02_kirk.pdf, Published in Sport Aviation magazine; February 1963
Dirk Melchior is "Famous"
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).
Aviation on the Web
Cessna Skycatcher Stirs Up Controversy
SAC is better known for its activities in jet aircraft and whether this is a foot in the door for future projects seems likely from the comments made by the head of SAC. "SAC greatly values the cooperation with Cessna, and sees Cessna as a significant partner in the general aviation segment. Since the start of the cooperation between the two companies that began in 2003, a good foundation has been established," said Chairman and President, Mr. Luo Yang of SAC. "The communications and exchange of visits between the management of our two companies have strengthened the trust and understanding, which leads to today's signing of the Model 162 contract, making SAC the sole source supplier of this great airplane." SAC has been building aircraft — mostly for the Chinese military — since 1951 and has entered into joint projects with a number of Western companies, including Boeing, Airbus and -Bombardier.
Our members respond:
FYI: Nice to know we are doing business with "Alpha Hotels" who won't let our Navy ships into port to escape a storm at sea or just for Liberty for the crew etc. The acronym "SAC" is a nice one, SAC was USAF designation. Do you think the $71k will come off the original Cessna estimate of about $110k for the a/c ?? When pigs fly! — Larry Rush
It will probably be covered with lead based paint ... Maybe everyone will boycott this model, and all the "pre-orders" will demand their money back. We can hope! — Jim Snyder
Greetings From Nicaragua
We're looking forward to hearing more about the RV-4's first flight report and the eventual progress on the Breezy in future editions of the newsletter.
Is your project finished and flying? 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 be making adjustments, modifications, or undertaken some 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
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
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Membership Roster Updates Needed
Boone County Airport News
CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Boone County Airport Association will be hosting their third annual Christmas Party at El Jaripeo restaurant in Lebanon on Saturday, December 15.
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
Editorial Comments Sought
Calendar of Events
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
August 25-26, 2008 — EAA Mid-Eastern Fly-In, Marion OH (MNN)
September 27, 2008 — Wood, Fabric 7 Tailwheel Fly-In — Lee Bottom Field, Hanover IN (64I)
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
December 2007 newsletter continued onto Section 2
December 2007 newsletter ends on Section 3
Chapter 1311's Dirk Melchior, who is Chautauqua Airlines Manager of Flights Standards, was recently quoted in AOPA's Air Safety Foundation's Runway Safety online course. According to the report, Regional carrier Chautauqua Airlines, a subsidiary of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways, reportedly is requiring all of its pilots to complete the course. "There's really nothing better out there; it's certainly better than what we could have put together in-house," Melchior is quoted as saying.
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?
Bob Braaf submits this nomination for Aviation on the Web, a site called Over the Airwaves, which a web site dedicated to promoting aviation safety. Over the Airwaves has links for pre-flight briefings, instrument approach plates, airport information, fuel planning, DUATS, weather, past issues and other cool stuff. Check it out at http://overtheairwaves.com:80/
From Avwebflash 13.48b:
Cessna has chosen the Chinese-government owned Shenyang Aircraft Corp. to build the Model 162 Skycatcher. Earlier this week, Cessna announced it would be building the Light Sport Aircraft offshore. In a news release, Cessna CEO Jack Pelton said the company needed top quality at a competitive price and SAC put it all together. "Our solution is to partner with SAC, a company with excellent facilities, state-of-the-art technologies and a workforce highly experienced in aircraft manufacturing. SkyCatcher customers will get an advanced design, high-quality workmanship and world-class product support, all at an affordable price from Cessna, a brand known and trusted worldwide." According to a story in the Wall Street Journal, building the Skycatcher in China knocks $71,000 off the price compared to building it in the U.S. The other issue is plant capacity. There is no room in Cessna's Wichita or Independence plants to turn out the 700 Skycatchers per year that Cessna envisions. The move, coupled with Cessna's acquisition of Columbia Aircraft has dominated Cessna's profile in recent months as it continues to pile up record sales for its business jets.
Project Update: 
Tim LeBaron thought that he might complete and fly his RV-4 restoration this past month, but he's been on the road with two accident investigations and a side trip to Nicaragua with Erika. He writes "I am oh so close to the first flight but have been too busy. " He's also headed up to Indianapolis this month to pick up his Breezy project and bring it back to Texas.
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.
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TRANSACTIONS: IN late November Wayne Deckard sold the Navion to an undisclosed buyer who intends to base the aircraft at Boone County Airport. The zero time buyer plans on taking his primary flight instruction in the Navion but is having some difficulty finding an instructor who is willing to take on the challenge. About the same time, Deckard sold his Cessna 175 to Mike Jackson and took Jackson's Cherokee 140 in on trade. Deckard and Jackson painted the 175 during the weekend of November 17.
EAA Young Eagles Update: By newsletter publication date more than 1,365,928 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 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.
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