February 3 — Program: First Flights for Homebuilts.
March 3 — Program: TBA
April 7 — Program: TBA
May 5 — Program: TBA
June 2 — Program: TBA
July 7 — Program: TBA
August 4 — Program: TBA
September 1 — Program: TBA
October 6 — Program: TBA
November 3 — Program: TBA
December 2010 — Christmas party. Date, location and program TBA.
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AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: Harmening High Flyer's Powered Parachute (owner deceased). Two place. 5 hours total time, 503 Rotax engine, includes skis, price negotiable based on fair market value appraisal. Chuck Long 317-417-1604 LoneEagleHDS@aol.com
BALCONY FOR SALE: Hangar balcony at 2R2 for immediate sale, $300, price includes moving to local site. Dave Clark 317-839-4500 davecpd@att.net
ENGINE PARTS FOR SALE: Hartzell 69-inch constant-speed propeller, Woodward prop governor, plus parts for one additional propeller (from Lycoming 320 B3B); aluminum spinner for prop above; oil sump for Lycoming B3B (yellow tag) with intake tubes and new rubber hoses; oil sump for Lycoming O-290, oil sump for Lycoming 0-235. Chuck Leucht 765-481-9661 charlesleucht@sbcglobal.net
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
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.
BUILDING PARTNER NEEDED: Partner for RANS S-19 project needed. Contact Mike Laurenzano at mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com, cell phone 317-201-5889
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1964 Cherokee 160/180 3473 TTAF, 2056 TTE, 85 SMOH. STC'd to 180 hp O-360-A1A w/Hartzell C/S prop. Full 4-adult airplane. KX155 w/glide slope, KY97A, KT96A, ARNAV R-20 Loran, ADF, electric compass, encoding altimeter, 4-place intercom. Always hangared, well maintained and cared for, 8+ in/out. Nov 2009 annual. $48,900. Based at 2R2. Jim Snyder, 317-430-7172. See pics on Trade-A-Plane.com.
AIRCRAFT TOOLS FOR SALE: Larry Rush is getting out of aviation and has some tools to sell. Contact at 317-272-2153 or k9hxt@sbcglobal.net for more information.
AIRCRAFT PARTNER NEEDED: Mike Laurenzano is looking for a "west side of Indianapolis" partner for a Piper Tomahawk. Contact mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com, cell phone 317-201-5889
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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.
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2010 Membership Roster
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Membership Roster Updates Needed
January's program
Hats: Vern Sullenger reported that the chapter hats for sale are nice but too hot for summer. We should get some hats with a lighter color, and what about new chapter logo? We might consider chapter shirts, too. Gary Reynolds recommended the chapter have a logo contest for ideas. Doug Moncreiff added that if anyone wants to do it we would likely accept their ideas.
Programs: Troy Grover reported that there is a guy in Illinois who is building a 50% scale B-17. It will be a tandem 2-seater. We might be able to get him to come to a meeting. Vern Sullenger commented that when we have nice weather it would be nice to look at projects. Another member added that the HCAA does eating when the weather is good. Mark Rinehart mentioned that he would like to see some workshops on electrical systems and engine installation. Vern Sullenger stated that anyone with a skill who is willing to come on Wednesday night is what we need for our programs
Christmas Party: Vern Sullenger stated that we were disappointed in the Christmas Party turnout. Do we want to combine with them again this year? Gary Reynolds stated he liked the parties at peoples' homes more. Mike Laurenzano added that the intimacy was lost at the meeting. Michael Mossman said that we could make the party more of a pitch-in; there is no reason the host has to do all of the work.
Chapter Project: Mike Laurenzano said that the EAA is changing its rules and will be allowing chapters to own an airplane. John Saalwaechter reported that at his old chapter in Michigan, they had a sub-club that owned a donated airplane that was available to rent cheap. John Broyles added that if we are looking for a project, there are plenty of certified airplanes that need rebuilding. Gary Reynolds commented that there are lots of projects that failed and could be used for a Saturday morning riveting practice session.
Chapter Philanthropy: Dale Gustafson reported that The Vintage Division at Oshkosh needs chairs for their demo workshop area in the new hangar. The chapter has 50 chairs in storage; we might be able to donate some but we will need to paint them first. Michael Mossman added that it would be nice to have our new chapter logo on the back of the chairs before they head to Oshkosh. Dale Gustafson motioned to offer some chairs to the EAA, with Gus delivering them. Michael Mossman seconded the motion and amended it to include the chapter contributing to the gas to get the chairs delivered. Mark Rinehart seconded the amended motion. All present voted in favor of the motion.
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It's once again time for my annual plea to Chapter 1311 members to make your contributions to your newsletter. Chapter 1311 is endowed with many members who have a vast experience in building, maintaining and flying a variety of aircraft. If you are one of these (you ARE, aren't you?) consider an occasional or on-going contribution to the chapter's monthly newsletter. We can always use a story or photo on the following topics:
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The two worst things that can happen to an aviator:
2. One day you will walk out to your aircraft, not knowing it will be your last flight.
From EAA Chapter 729 January 2010 newsletter
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.
President: Vern Sullenger, 1-317-839-8728, sullenger@iquest.net
Vice President: Doug Hatfield, 317-745-6691, hatfielddoug@hotmail.com
Secretary: Michael Mossman, 1-765-483-9533, michaelandkatie1@comcast.net
Treasurer: Doug Moncreiff, 317-280-1621, cdmoncreiff@sbcglobal.net
Director: Mark Eminger, 765-528-2146, tjemee@yahoo.com
Director: Dale "Gus" Gustafson, 1-317-293-4430, dalefaye@msn.com
Director: Mike Laurenzano, mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com, 317-201-5889
Director: Chuck Long, 317-892-3146, LoneEagleHDS@aol.com
Director: Gary Reynolds, 317-745-6223, n98gr@att.net
Director: Bryan Ruberson, 1- 317-272-0642, bruberson@aol.com
Director: David Stucker, DESTucker@TDS.net, 317-627-4829
Current as of January 1, 2010
Members through December 31, 2009
NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S) BEETHAM, John jabeetham@earthlink.net Fokker D7 GRIFFIN, Jim jimg@netcapade.net Questar Venture GUSTAFSON, Dale DALEFAYE@msn.com Piper J-4 LeBARON, Tim tjlebaron@sbcglobal.net RV-4, Ercoupe MOSSMAN, Michael michaelandkatie1@comcast.net Zenair 601 HDS VONDERSAAR, Bob rvondersaar@austin.rr.com Steen Skybolt VONDERSAAR, Teresa tvondersaar@ausin.rr.com Steen Skybolt
See our chapter roster online at http://www.eaa1311.org/memberroster.html
NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S) BERG, Paul ppberg@bluemarble.net RV-8 BROYLES, John broylkesjohn@sbcglobal.net none yet BUDNY, Skip skbudny@tds.net Mini 500 helicopter BUIST, Jim jimbuist@yahoo.com — BYRUM, Jon jbyrum@byrumarchitects.net RV-7A CHAPMAN, Jeff PoP6756@aol.com Piper Tri-Pacer CHAPMAN, Tom chapman.t@comcast.net 1957 Cessna 172 CLARK, David davecpd@att.net 1946 Aeronca Chief CRAWLEY, Dennis Crawley27@comcast.net Grumman Tiger CULLISON, Lowell flysew@yahoo.com Zenith STOL CH701 EMINGER, Mark tjemee@yahoo.com Christavia Mk1 GROVER, Troy rv6grover@sbcglobal.net RV-10 HATFIELD, Doug hatfielddoug@hotmail.com Zenair 640 HENDERSON, Robert robert_10215@msn.com Christavia MK2 HOWARD, Bob rhoward@comcastnet Looking at LSA JACOBS, Thomas lowdrag@criticalqracing.com Still looking KOPESCHKA, Dave iedvk@iquest.net Little Wing Autogyro KOPESCHKA, Steve stephen.j.kopeschka@rolls-royce.com Little Wing Autogyro LAURENZANO, Mike mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com RANS S-19 LEUCHT, Chuck charlesleucht@sbcglobal.net RV-9A LEWIS, Jim jimlewis102@att.net RV-7A LONG, Chuck charles.long@allisontransmission.com Zenair 601 HDS MACKENZIE, Mark treetopflyer2506@yahoo.com RV-4 MATEJCEK, Glen aerobubba@earthlink.net RV-8 MATEJCEK, Robin aerobubba@earthlink.net RV-8 MELCHIOR, Dirk d-r-melchior@msn.com F1 Rocket MONCREIFF, Doug cdmoncreiff@sbcglobal.net JDT Hi-Max 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 RV-6A RINEHART, Mark capt_riney@yahoo.com Kolb Mark III Classic RUBERSON, Bryan bruberson@aol.com Aeronca Chief RULEY, Paul pbrmgr@comcast.net RV-7A RUSH, Larry k9hst@sbcglobal.net RV-6A SAALWAECHTER, John saalwaechter01@frontiernet.net V-tail Bonanza SHUMAKER, Kim kkrv-9a@sbcglobal.net RV-9A SNYDER, Jim jim.snyder1@comcast.net Cherokee 180 STUCKER, David DEStucker@TDS.net — SULLENGER, Vern sullenger@iquest.net Cherokee 140, RV-7A WEATHERS, Steve indy.pilot@hotmail.com Wag Aero Sport Trainer WININGS, Jim winingsj@aol.com Rocket
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Vern Sullenger led the chapter on a roundtable discussion about potential meeting programs and the general direction of the chapter for the coming year.