Hendricks County EAA Chapter 1311
Avon/Danville, Indiana
Chapter 1311 meets on the first Wednesday of the month. See schedule for location and dates
Monthly Newsletter — September 2008
Section 3
September 2008 newsletter continued from Section 2
Chapter Elections Time Approaches
Although Chapter elections are scheduled a few months from now at the November meeting, the time has come to do some serious thinking about who will be next year's officers and directors. We will be needing members to step up and announce their candidacies for office. We will need candidates for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and board of directors.

How about you? Are you interested in helping the chapter to succeed? Now is the time to step up and offer your self as a candidate. We need you consider the chapter's needs and your ability to fulfill those needs. Remember, this is your chapter. What you do for the chapter comes back to you. Please consider taking a leadership role in the future of the chapter.

What if you are thinking about taking a leadership role in the chapter but are concerned about the responsibilities and workload? Let's look at what is required of the officers by the chapter bylaws:

"The Chapter President shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Chapter Board of Directors. The Chapter President shall have, subject to the advice, direction, and control of the Chapter Board of Directors, general charge of the Chapter business. The Chapter President shall jointly execute with the Chapter Secretary all contract and instruments that have first been approved by the Chapter Board of Directors. The Chapter President may call any Special Meeting of the Members of the Chapter Boards of Directors and/or general Chapter Membership.

Basically, the president's job is the PRESIDE over meetings. The president isn't necessarily the one who has to do all of the work, arrange for programs, chastise errant members, or flog the chapter into participation. The president is the main contact of the chapter, the one who sees that things get done, but doesn't necessarily have to do everything. It is perfectly acceptable (actually, preferred) that the president delegate responsibilities to members.

"The Chapter Vice President shall be vested with all the powers and authority of the Chapter President and shall perform the duties of the Chapter President in the case of the Chapter President absence, disability, or inability, for any reason. The Chapter Vice President shall also perform such duties connected with the operations of the Chapter at the suggestion or direction of the Chapter President."

Basically, the vice president's main responsibility is to step in for the president. Remember, the president gets to delegate responsibility to other members. If the vice president had to fill in for the president, then the VP gets to delegate, too!

"The Chapter Secretary shall have the responsibility to take and publish minutes of all meetings. The Chapter Secretary is responsible for publishing notice of all regularly scheduled Membership and Chapter Board of Directors Meetings. Additionally, the Chapter Secretary is also responsible for publishing notice of Special Membership Meetings, The Chapter Secretary, with the assistance of the Chapter Membership Chairperson, shall keep a Chapter Membership Book, Roster or Record showing the name of each Chapter Member."

Basically, the secretary's job is to keep the official records and perform the communications with members, EAA and groups as required by law. The secretary is not necessarily the newsletter editor; the newsletter editor is appointed by the president or the chapter board of directors, and can be done by someone other than the secretary.

"The Chapter Treasurer shall execute all checks authorized by the Chapter Board of Directors. The Chapter Treasurer shall receive and deposit all funds in a financial institution recognized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (for U.S. Chapters), and approved by the Chapter Board of Directors. The Chapter Treasurer shall also account for all receipts, disbursements, and the balance of funds on hand."

Basically, the treasurer receives the funds, writes the checks and keeps a financial record of all transactions.

Each of the chapter officers is a member of the board of directors. In addition to the four officers the chapter has seven Class II directors. These directors meet at the board of directors meetings and exercise full voting privileges.

The workload isn't that high but the rewards can be great. As an officer or member of the board of directors you can have a direct and positive influence on the present and future of the chapter. We strongly urge you to step up and offer to take a leadership role in the chapter.

Chapter 1311 Builders' Local Resource Directory
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?

Local sources:
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.

Northwest Lumber Company, 5035 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254, 317-293-1100, http://www.northwestlumberco.com. Stock of quality woods and woodworking tools.

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

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
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.

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.

Boone County Airport News
New Member: Whiteland resident Adam Coker bought a Cessna 310 and had it brought to Boone County Airport on August 16 for storage and refurbishment.

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.

Elwood Airport News
Elwood Airport (3I1) permanently closed on Monday, September 1. The restaurant will still be open to non-flying patrons.

Indianapolis Executive Airport News
Indy Exec plans on extending its runway on the south end to 7,700 feet.

Young Eagles News
Several Chapter 1311 members flew Young Eagles at Greencastle on Saturday, September 6, during the open rally hosted by Chapter 1374. Early in the morning Bob Braaf flew from 17-20 Young Eagles in about 10 flights in his Cessna 206. Later in the day, Chuck Long flew 3 Young Eagles and Michael Mossman flew 5 more.

EAA Young Eagles Update: By newsletter publication date more than 1,414,675 Young Eagles have taken their first airplane ride.

Calendar of Events
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.

September 20 — 13th Annual Fly-In — Winters Airport, Hall IN (0119). For more information contact Ernie Winters, 317-996-3696 or lwinters@pow-wowfitness.com

September 27 — Wood, Fabric & Tailwheel Fly-In — Lee Bottom Field, Hanover IN (64I)

October 3-5 — Victory Days — Terre Haute (HUF)

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

October 11 — EAA Chapter 67 Fly In/Drive-in BBQ — Noblesville Airport (I80). For more information contact Jon Ogle 317-443-7235, jogle@ori.net, http://www.eaa67.org

For details on EAA Chapter fly-ins and other local aviation events, visit http://www.eaa.org/events

Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 6:30 p.m., at Hendricks County Airport. Program: TBA

Directions from Indianapolis:
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.

On the Radar:
October 1, 2008 — TBA
November 5, 2008 — TBA
December, 2008 — TBA
January, 2009 — TBA

Classified Ads
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: Cessna 170A, Imron paint, 1-piece windshield, slide out pull handles, hew headliner, door panels, baggage compartment, floor panels, firewall panel. King KLX 135 GPS/com, KT76A, XPDR, Sigtronics 4-place intercom, single channel EGT, vernier throttle and mixture, many new engine parts. AC TT 4465.88, ESMOH 559.22, ESTOH 506.3. Ernie Winters 317-996-3696 pr 317-727-6504, flywithwingsaseagles@yahoo.com

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1946 Stinson 108, new paint, new tires and tubes, fresh annual, 1 radio and transponder, 1753 hours TT, 253 hours SMOH on engine, 73 hours SOH on prop, $30,000 OBO. Don Roberts 317-445-3229

AIRCRAFT KIT FOR SALE: Sonex kit #115. Have everything but the skins. Kit not started so it could be either a tri-gear or taildragger. $8,000. Contact Fred Baldwin 317-354-6200 (cell phone), bladexz2@comcast.net

WANTED TO BUY: Used Rotax 912, Jabiru 2200 or Rotax 582 engine. Contact Mark Rinehart 317-745-2466, capt_riney@yahoo.com.

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

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: One-third interest in an RV-7A. Fully equipped for IFR, including autopilot and extended range tanks. Based at Eagle Creek Airport. $35,000. Contact Vern Sullenger at sullenger@iquest.net, cell phone 317-695-7929.

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: 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.

AIRCRAFT PARTS FOR SALE: Used Airspeed indicator, altimeter, tachometer, Garmin GPS III, David Clark Headsets, tires, wheels, wheel pants, tail wheel, Rotax 532 engine, Subaru E81 engine, gyrocopter, many other items too numerous to mention. Bob Glessner 260-356-0726 rglessner@netusa1.net

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. 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 michaelandkatie1@comcast.net.

Newsletter Publication Schedule
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.

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.

Chapter 1311 Board of Directors for 2008
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, michaelandkatie1@comcast.net
Treasurer: Vern Sullenger, 1-317-839-8728, sullenger@iquest.net
Director: Dennis Crawley, 317-387-1737, Crawley27@comcast.net
Director: Dave Helton, 1-317-745-7916, davehelton@heltonssoc.com
Director: Chuck Long, 317-892-3146, LoneEagleHDS@aol.com
Director: Glen Matejcek, 1-317-839-5444, aerobubba@earthlink.net
Director: David Morton, 317-745-4846, djamorton@sbcglobal.net
Director: Gary Reynolds, 317-745-6223, n98gr@att.net
Director: Paul Vogel, 1-317-272-2106, p_vogel@sbcglobal.net

Newsletter editor: Michael Mossman, 1-765-483-9533, michaelandkatie1@comcast.net

2008 Membership Roster
Current as of August 15, 2008
NAMEEMAIL ADDRESSPROJECT(S)
BALDWIN, Fred bladexz2@comcast.net Bladerunner twin jet
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.comPiper Tri-Pacer
CHAPMAN, Tom chapman.t@insightbb.com 1957 Cessna 172
CLARK, David davecpd@att.net 1946 Aeronca Chief
CRAWLEY, Dennis Crawley27@comcast.net Grumman Tiger
EMINGER, Mark tjemee@yahoo.com Christavia Mk1
GRIFFIN, Jim jimg@netcapade.netQuestar 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 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 michaelandkatie1@comcast.net Zenair 601 HDS
NELSON, Cale cale_nlsn@yahoo.com Cessna
NG, Bart bng@math.iupui.edu RV-7A
PARKER, David hoosierwingsfilm@live.com Pietenpol Air Camper
PRINCELL, Rick GRPContracting@comcast.net GP-4
RAHM, Kenneth riptide757@aol.com —
REYNOLDS, Gary n98gr@att.net RV6A
RINEHART, Mark capt_riney@yahoo.com Kolb Mark III Classic
ROTTLER, Mark mark@rottler.org —
RUBERSON, Bryan bruberson@aol.com Aeronca Chief
RUSH, Larry k9hxt@sbcglobal.net RV6A, RV-8
SHUMAKER, Kim kkrv-9a@sbcglobal.net RV-9A
SMITH, Shaun — —
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
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 indy.pilot@hotmail.com Wag Aero Sport Trainer
WININGS, Jim winingsj@aol.com Rocket
WINTERS, Ernie lwinters@pow-wowfitness.com Cessna 170 A

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.

Membership Roster Updates Needed
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 michaelandkatie1@comcast.net

Planning the Fly-In Circuit
My favorite time of the year — fly-In season — still has a month or two of fun. If you have an aircraft and are looking for places to go, we've got some great locations and events. The following is a 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.

Sept. 20 (Sat) — Winters Airport — 13th Annual Fly-In, Hall IN (0119). EAA Chapter 83 meeting and pitch-in lunch at noon. Aerobatic flight by Grayout.com starting at 10 a.m., Come early and camp with your plane. For more information contact Ernie Winters, 317-996-3696 or lwinters@pow-wowfitness.com

Sept. 20-21 (Sat-Sun) — Scott AFB IL — Scott Air Show, contact Robert Simpson 618-256-3609

Sept. 20 (Sat)— Coshocton OH — Coshocton Air Show. Details pending.

Sept. 21 (Sun) — Owosso MI — Owosso Airport Association Fall Fly-In, Owosso Community Airport (KRNP), Fall Fly-In- Pancakes, sausage, eggs, and lots of planes, http://www.airnav.com/airport/KRNP. Contact Julie MacKay 989-743-4519, lelittle@charter.net

Sept. 27 (Sat) — Wood, Fabric & Tailwheels Fly-In — Lee Bottom Field, Hanover IN (64I)

Sept. 29 (Mon) — Berrien Springs MI — Pancake Breakfast and Fly-In, Andrews University Airpark (C20), http://www.airnav.com/airport/C20, Information 269-471-3120

Oct. 4 (Sat) — Mt. Vernon IL — Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast, Mt. Vernon Airport (KMVN), Biscuits & gravy. pancakes and sausage, 8-11 a.m., $5 per person, http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMVN

Oct. 11 (Sat) — Noblesville IN — EAA Chapter 67 Fly In/Drive-in BBQ, Noblesville Airport, food served during open hours. Normal aircraft attendance 40 planes with a mixture of homebuilts and factory examples, warbirds, Stearmans, T-6 and Yaks. Contact Jon Ogle 317-443-7235, jogle@ori.net, http://www.eaa67.org

Oct. 11 — Seymour Airport Awareness Day — Seymour IN. Details pending

Nov. 1 (Sat) — Mt. Vernon IL — Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast, Mt. Vernon Airport (KMVN), Biscuits & gravy. pancakes and sausage, 8-11 a.m., $5 per person, http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMVN

Dec 17 (Sat) — Mt. Vernon IL — Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast, Mt. Vernon Airport (KMVN), Biscuits & gravy. pancakes and sausage, 8-11 a.m., $5 per person, http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMVN

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