My first comment is that the "Main Event of the Year" is only a couple of weeks away. Almost everyone that plans to attend is busy getting ready to go. There are always items that pop up at the last minute that you have to handle before you leave home. I'm well versed in this; my wife will attest to that. Since I became an EAA member in 1961 I have missed only once and that as in 1966 during the Rockford days. As I think about that and the reason I missed it was: I had figured a way to get to RFD via "Local Service Airlines" (that's what they were called back then). I planned to use a pass on Lake Central from Lima OH to Chicago, then North Central from Chicago to Rockford. At that time I was living near Delaware OH, so I got up very early, drove over to Lima, getting there in time to catch the early morning flight westbound. Here is the hitch: The flight was inbound from the east — Pittsburgh, I think; Lima was fogged in — the sun wasn't burning it off and the flight couldn't hold too long due to the schedule, so the flight was ordered to overfly Lima, leaving a few stranded passengers and me. The captain had really no choice but to proceed to the next stop. I ended up driving back home, saying "there is always next year."
July's meeting
July's meeting was held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Hendricks County Airport. Chapter President Dale Gustafson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
In Attendance: John Broyles, Gus Gustafson, Glen Matejcek, Dirk Melchior, Doug Moncreiff, Michael Mossman, Rick Princell, Gary Reynolds, Vern Sullenger, Ernie Winters and Jim Winings. If you were there but we didn't record it, let us know.
Guests: Rick Metz, Greg Minneman, David Parker and Matthew Winters.
Treasurer's Report: Vern Sullenger reports that the chapter had $1,777.22. $14.07 is for tool fund, plus $42 to deposit.
Secretary's Report: Michael Mossman read the minutes from the June meeting.
President's Report: Gus Gustafson says that the chapter needs hats to give to our program presenters. He also asked if the chapter should compensate presenters for gas saying we need consistency on our offerings. Following up Gus's comments was a discussion about whether or not the speaker was promoting their own product of service, versus a presenter who was not promoting their own business.
Young Eagles Report: 25 kids were flown on Saturday July 21 at Boone County Airport.
50/50 Drawing: No drawing was held, but members "bought tickets" to contribute to the tool fund.
Program: Denny Smith, who was going to show his two-place auto-gyro, had a family emergency and cancelled earlier during the day. Gus Gustafson led a general aviation discussion.
To get a downloadable PDF membership application see http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/membership_application.pdf
AirVenture 2008 NOTAM Available
Download the NOTAM at http://www.AirVenture.org/2008/flying/2008_notam.pdf
If you are unable to download the NOTAM, you may get a printed copy of the 32-page book by calling 800-564-6322.
New Endorsements Required
Aluminum Overcast Due In Indianapolis
The man to contact is Dave Howard, 317-250-6269 (cell phone) or 317-788-4446 (work)
Hitting The Fly-In Circuit
Coming up soon: AirVenture 2008 starts this month!
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts owners, operators, and certificated repair facilities of Lycoming four, six, and eight cylinder reciprocating engines with a Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) (formerly Bendix) Series D2000 and D3000 Dual Magneto (2 magnetos with a single drive). Several conditions identified could result in separation of the magneto from the engine, which will result in the loss of power. These engines can be identified by the letter "D" in the 4th or 5th character in the engine model's suffix.
Most of the problems have occurred in Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D and IO-360-A3B6D engines installed on Mooney M20J-201 and Cessna 177RG aircraft, although the potential for magneto separation exists on any engine with a TCM Dual Magneto installed. At this time, this airworthiness concern isn't an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.
For various reasons, several incidents of TCM Dual Magnetos separating from Lycoming engines during flight have occurred. Another failure mode has been due to the use of the wrong gasket between the magneto and the engine accessory housing. Improper maintenance usually occurs when magneto maintenance is performed in the field and the nuts holding the magneto clamps in position are removed or loosened. When these nuts are reinstalled, new lock washers must be used because they lose their locking ability with repetitive usage.
Recommendations
1. Before installing a magneto, check the magneto housing mounting flange for wear and cracks.
2. Only install the correct gasket, part number (P/N) LW-12681, which is a circular gasket, between the magneto housing mounting flange and the engine accessory housing.
3. Only use the new style magneto clamps, P/N 66M19385.
4. Each time a magneto clamp is removed, install a new lock washer, P/N STD-475, before re-installing the nut, P/N STD-1410.
5. Torque the nuts that secure the magneto to the accessory housing using the torque specified in Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1508B.
6. Repetitively inspect the magneto for looseness by attempting to move it by hand, at each oil change or within every 50 operating hours time-in-service.
7. Repetitively check the torque on the magneto clamp nuts, P/N STD-1410, with a torque wrench at each annual or 100-hour inspection.
8. Cracks in the magneto mounting flange may have been caused by prior operation of the engine with loose magneto clamps.
9. Refer to Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1508B for additional information.
For Further Information: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228-7337; fax: (516) 794-5531; e-mail: norman.perenson@faa.gov. For Related Service Information: Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver St, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: (570) 323-6181; fax: (570) 327-7101; or go to their Web site at: http://www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/service-instructions/pdfs/SI1508B.pdf. To download a PDF copy of the entire SAID, NE-08-26R1[1].pdf
Tech counselors, A & Ps and other skilled builders: How has your experience helped another builder or restorer? We have lots of builders in our chapter who may have encountered similar problems. Please share your skills and opinions in this newsletter.
Chapter 1311 Builders' Local Resource Directory
Local sources:
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.
Northwest Lumber Company, 5035 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254, 317-293-1100, http://www.northwestlumberco.com. Stock of quality woods and woodworking tools.
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).
Second Tool Scholarship Underway
The chapter is accumulating a second starting set of tools for a worthy Vincennes University A&P student. The basic tools to start with may be new or used but serviceable (not junk) and be contributed to the chapter. Just about every person involved in aviation ends up with surplus tools and equipment as time moves on and they no longer have a use for them.
The chapter has already begun the funding process, with proceeds from the 50/50 drawing at the monthly meetings, plus some seeding donations from members. If you have some tools that you would like to donate or purchase for the tool scholarship, check download the list of needed tools from the web site. Because the list isn't updated as fast as tools could potentially come in, check with Gary Reynolds at 317-745-6223 or n98gr@att.net for the current status of the tool list.
See tool list.
Lucas film to Tell Tuskegee Airmen Story
Lucas plans on starting the filming around the first of the year; he's scouting for locations in the Czech Republic and Italy. "Red Tails" refers to the color of the fighter planes' tails, which allowed U.S. bomber crews to know they were being escorted by the aggressive Tuskegee Airmen.
Several documentaries and books have told the Tuskegee Airmen's story, which led to a 1996 HBO movie "The Tuskegee Airmen," starring Laurence Fishburne. The movie was described to be about 50 percent 'Hollywood," but it got good reviews and started focusing more attention on the contributions of the airmen.
Boone County Airport News
Hangar Space: All hangars are now rented. The club will post a waiting list for available hangars and will consider building new ones to accommodate new members. 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.
Hendricks County Airport News
Rick Princell reports that the HCAA Luncheon is scheduled for August 16 with a plan for Young Eagles flights earlier that day. Meal tickets are $6. The HCA would like to do four Discovery flights with HCA. Duncan contributed $300 to the event.
Sheridan Airport News
Young Eagles News
EAA Young Eagles Update: By newsletter publication date more than 1,401,160 Young Eagles have taken their first airplane ride.
Calendar of Events
August 23-24 — Indianapolis Airshow — Mount Comfort Airport (MQJ), Greenfield IN. For more information see http://www.indyairshow.com
August 25-26 — EAA Mid-Eastern Fly-In, Marion OH (MNN)
August 31 — Fly-In/Cruise-In — Marion, IN (MZZ)
September 10-14 — Reno Air Races
September 27 — Wood, Fabric & Tailwheel Fly-In — Lee Bottom Field, Hanover IN (64I)
October 3-5 — Victory Days — Columbus, IN (BAK)
October 10-11 — EAA Southwest Regional, The Texas Fly-In — Hondo Municipal Airport (HDO), Hondo TX. For more information see http://www.SWRFI.org
October 11 — Seymour Airport Awareness Day — Seymour IN
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:
July 2008 newsletter continues onto Section 2
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 michaelandkatie1@comcast.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.)
Welcome New Members
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.
The AirVenture 2008 NOTAM is now available on the EAA website. The Notice To Airmen is required reading and is an important part of your Oshkosh preflight preparation. The NOTAM outlines all arrival and departure procedures, radio frequencies, Wittman Regional Airport details, and must. There are updates on nearly every area to enhance safety, efficiency and convenience. Special flight procedures are in effect for Wittman Regional Airport and alternate airports from 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, June 25, to 11:59 p.m. CDT on Sunday, August 3, 2008.
Mike Laurenzano reports that on March 5, 2009, pilots flying out of the United States will be required to have an "English Language Proficient" endorsement on their certificate. This is an international aviation law requirement, and will be required, even if flying to Canada. All new certificates will be plastic, and will require a $2 fee for updating. For more information, see http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/english_proficiency/ or check back in this newsletter in a few months for an update.
The EAA B-17 is going to be in Indianapolis at the Mt. Comfort Airport this weekend. The Warbird Squadron 3 needs volunteers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Is anyone from 1311 interested in helping? Gus Gustafson plans to be there two or maybe three days.
By Michael Mossman
Every year Chapter 67 in Noblesville has a great spring/summer pancake breakfast fly-in. They always have a good turnout with lots of interesting aircraft to check out and plenty of fun people to talk to. I always look forward to attending, and again this I planned on flying over. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans for me that day. I awoke to the sounds of thunder and rain. Alas, I was grounded for the day, although I learned later that a few planes from Boone County Airport flew over.
Our next fly-in for this period wasn't exactly a fly-in; it was Boone County Airport Association's fourth annual "Affordable Flying" open house on Saturday, June 21. Early that morning, volunteers began gathering for work and the volunteers' breakfast. At about 9 a.m., the first of the Young Eagles departed, followed by a steady session of aircraft and eager young riders. By about 11:30, when the last of the volunteer pilots returned to the airport, we flew about 25 Young Eagles.
With the Young Eagles flights completed, the club officially opened up the property at noon to the public for its traditional lunch, consisting of pork barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, baked beans, salads and soft drinks, all served in the maintenance hangar. Also at noon, club members Chuck Leucht and Chad Williams performed their aerobatic routines with their radio controlled model aircraft.
Although the open house was not advertised as a fly-in, about a half-dozen aircraft flew in for the festivities, including an old Stinson and a weight-shift "trike" aircraft. Most of the airport's resident aircraft were out on display, and at least half of them were flying demonstrations or taking the local visitors out for sight-seeing rides.
Ask Your Tech Counselor
Chapter 1311 Tech Counselor Gary Reynolds recommends that owners of aircraft with Lycoming engines check to see if this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NE-08-26R1, dated July 8, 2008, applies to them:
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?
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.
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 michaelandkatie1@comcast.net
With a successful first tool set completed and loaned, Chapter 1311 is now funding the second Eric Gustafson Tool Scholarship. The intent is to aid a financially stressed person get a start on the basic tools needed for the required courses while pursuing the A & P license.
Famed movie producer George Lucas has begun preproduction of "Red Tails," a story about the Tuskegee Airmen. A few of the remaining black pilots of the group are excited that the story is finally being told in film but are at odds over how much detail to show and what to omit.
The Tuskegee Airmen faced racial discrimination from the start, with many being discouraged from flight training the issues like false medical diagnoses to keep them out of the cockpit. Others claims that the military treated German prisoners of war better than they treated black American citizens. Yet a few of the surviving Tuskegee Airmen say that the bitter history has been fully documented and it's time to focus more on the group's heroic contributions.
Condensed from an Associated Press story
Open House: The Boone County Airport Association held it's annual "Affordable Flying" Open house on Saturday, June 21, with an estimated 300 people in attendance.
Jim Winings reported Bob Duncan came to 2R2 meeting. The airport's GPS approach up and running. The airport too close to the dump, so jets are still not welcome; the birds circulating around the dump could be ingested into the jet engines. The grass runway is in the works.
The Biddle family, owners of the Sheridan Airport, had reached an agreement to sell the airport to an undisclosed buyer. No details have been released, including terms or future use of the property.
Young Eagles Rally: Chapter 1311's commitment to the Young Eagles rally at Boone County Airport on June 21 was a rousing success. Led by Young Eagles Coordinator, Chuck Long gathered more than a half-dozen chapter members and EAA members to fly kids at the open house. With registration handled by Long and Doug Moncreiff, chapter members Chuck Leucht, Chuck Long, Michael Mossman and Vern Sullenger flew more than 25 Young Eagles. EAA members John Komnick and Chad Williams from Boone County Airport also volunteered their aircraft and flight time. Volunteers Erick Roldan and Joe Stefanic Jr. directed aircraft on the ramp and escorted passengers to the airplanes, while chapter President Gus Gustafson took Polaroids of the kids.
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.
July 28-August 3 — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh WI. For more information see http://www.AirVenture.org
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 6:30 p.m., at Hendricks County Airport. Program: Denny Smith will show his two-place auto-gyro.
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.
August 6, 2008 — Denny Smith's auto-gyro
September 3, 2008 — Oshkosh debriefing
October 1, 2008 — TBA
November 5, 2008 — TBA
December, 2008 — TBA
January, 2009 — TBA