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Our next meeting will be our Annual Picnic Sunday May 15th, 2005 1:00pm
at the chapter hanger at Gundy's.
Bring a covered dish or desert. Burgers and hotdogs provided.
The picnic replaces the normal Monday meeting this month.
Seventy-eight. That was the number of kids that took part in our Young Eagles Day last Saturday. Our Young Eagles Coordinators Charles Freeland and Dan Kloker did a fine job in organizing this event. I was a little leery the week before. It seemed that every time I picked up a local newspaper, there was an article that said “Kids to fly free at local airport on Saturday”. I halfway expected us to have several hundred people at the Chapter Hangar waiting for their flight. As it turned out, we had just the right amount of ground and flight crews available for the event. I’d like to thank everybody that volunteered to help; we couldn’t have done it without you. My own job was to conduct a ground school before their flight, so I got to meet and greet every one of our guests. You couldn’t ask for a nicer bunch of kids. I had a ball! As a side note, Bart called me up the other day. It seems that Chapter 10 IAC wants to have a joint Young Eagles Day with us sometime in June over at the Claremore Airport. What really got me excited though was that apparently Chuck Yeager and Harrison Ford are tentatively scheduled to attend the event. I immediately said yes to our participation. Stay tuned for details.
We will not have a Monday night membership meeting this month. Instead, we will have our annual Spring Picnic on Sunday May 15th @ 1:00. So whether you fly in or drive in, come on out for the fun. As always, the Chapter will supply the hamburgers, hotdogs, and fixings. We ask you bring a covered dish or desert for everybody to share. If you have any questions, contact one of the officers.
For the last couple of years, you have been reading about my adventures or should I say misadventures flying my glider. By the end of last year, I felt I was struggling a little bit. I was getting frustrated with my soaring technique. It seems that I was always falling out of the air when other gliders we able to stay up ok. Other glider pilots were getting concerned also. I kept getting questions about my instrumentation and just what they were indicating. Because of my limited experience, I wasn’t sure myself just what were proper indications. Well, I took a ride last August in a high performance two-seater. Wow! I’ll save that story for another article. As a result of this ride, I was able to see a properly functioning instrumentation system at work.
Right away, I knew that my glider instrumentation was truly messed up. I discovered that one of my two thermal indicators (variomenters) was giving me incorrect information. Most gliders have both an electronic variomenter that serves as a primary and a mechanical one for back up. So this last winter, I purchased and installed a new electronic variometer and also went through my entire pitot-static system looking for leaks on the mechanical side. What a difference that made. So far this year, I have had several flights one-half hour or longer with one for longer than an hour with all of them in marginal conditions. I attribute all of this to the properly working instrumentation in my glider.
I’ve learned a lesson in all of this that applies to any aircraft that I fly.
Improperly functioning instruments have a direct effect on your flying skills. It’s like digging a hole with one arm tied behind your back, the hole will probably get dug but there are much easier ways to do it. My inexperience using this type of indicator contributed in that I was unable to recognize that I indeed had a problem. It turns out that I bought the glider with this condition already present. If you are ever in doubt about the proper operation of your aircraft or instruments, talk to someone with more experience, or take a ride in a similar airplane, and most importantly, get testing done to verify correct operation. I had assumed everything was ok, and you know what they say about that. Hopefully, It won’t happen again.
The pilot who teaches himself has a fool for a student.
— Robert Livingston, Flying The Aeronca
Craig
The jinx is broken! (For those of you with memories of last April and May, you will remember that we were rained out of four Young Eagle rally attempts!) I think our success had to do with the fact that Craig Loomiller did NOT schedule a poker run
this past weekend! The day dawned clear, cool, calm, and absolutely beautiful! Our crew were in place by 8:45 as the first kids arrived. And they kept coming all morning long! The last arrived at 12:15 – a soccer mom squeezing the day full of exciting activities for her girls! All toll, we flew 76 Young Eagles! And we also made our 15 seconds of fame on CBS Channel 6 TV. A special THANK YOU to our crew. Our pilots averaged six flights each! That is a lot of flying! So, to Paul Shireman, Bhrent Waddell, Larry Brooks, Larry Trusty, and two new (to us) pilots, Dwight Hardy and Shawn Benson – THANK YOU for flying so many Young Eagles!
Also, we could not have done the job without our ground crew! Working inside were Craig Loomiller teaching our ground school, E. J. White, Dan Kloker, and Jeff Wedman working registrations and certificates. Working outside on the flight line were Lynn Coltharp and Roger White. John Nys, Lynn Coltharp, and Jeff Wedman worked the hot dogs and floated as needed between jobs.
Our host, Gundy Airport, provided gas money to our pilots. So a special THANK YOU to Roger Wieden!
Charles Freeland and Dan Kloker,
Young Eagles Coordinators
With approximately 10 to 20 tons of centrifugal force trying to pull the blades out of the hub socket and/or pulling the prop away from the crankshaft flange, improper installation procedures are the number one reason the propeller leaves the crankshaft, airplane behind and the pilot without the Cooling Fan. The NTSB web site will back up my claims! For example: Read about N4546J Grumman American AA-5B on May 08,1999. http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/...
In this segment I will answer the question: What do I need to do to prepare for propeller installation? In segment 2 I will answer the question: How do I install my propeller? In segment 3 I will answer the question: Now that I have my prop installed what should I do next?
Ensure the correct propeller is being installed on an aircraft / engine combination other wise safe limits can be exceeded which could cause severe vibration and stress loads. Check your Aircraft Type Certificate (ATC), Propeller installation guide, or applicable STCs for correct propeller/engine/airframe combination. Any change in engine horse power, rpm limits, propeller blade angles and pitch, diameter, prop-to-engine-flange orientation or spacer thickness can cause a drastic change in the harmonic vibration range and increase the stress loads on the propeller as well as the engine and airframe. All airframe manufactures conduct a vibration stress test using different propeller combinations until they come up with a particular prop that has minimum harmonic vibration. After choosing the best prop, the manufacturer will list it as an approved propeller installation in the ATC or STC and propeller installation Guide.
Check with the IPC (illustrated parts catalog) to ensure all correct parts required are present, such as: Spacers, Adaptors, O’rings, Dowel Pins, Proper length of the Crank Shaft Bushings, Spinner bulkheads, starter ring gears, dampers, etc.
Inspect the Crankshaft flange, pilot stub, propeller hub boss or mounting flange and pilot bore for cleanliness, nicks or burrs. Inspect the threads of mounting bolts, studs and/or nuts for burrs and cleanliness. In case of a prior prop strike/ground strike be sure to inspect the engine and crankshaft per engine manufactures instructions.
If applicable install the correct new O’ring to either the Propeller Pilot bore or the crankshaft pilot stub which ever is called out in the IPC.
Question for my readers: What is a Balbo?
Please visit my web site, http://www.customprop.com/ for the answer and your entire propeller needs and prop information. Stay safe and stay tuned next month for Segment 2.
Dr. Dan, The Prop Man
The first RV10 is complete. Well, nearly so. Jim Younkins airplane is at John Fisher's getting an interior. He decided that if he didn't get it done now, it probably would never get done. Since delivering the airplane to John, I received a rather large box of parts from Lancair. Antennas, ELT, and many unidentifiable parts. I will have to put those pieces in the appropriate places, along with installing the exhaust system, bring the whole thing over to Springdale and reassemble. (The Tail, wings, and many other assorted parts are already there).
The second Finish kit arrived two weeks ago, upon my return from Sun-N-Fun. It is going on my airplane. There were a lot of back ordered parts, mainly the nose gear, which made it impossible to hang the engine and fit the cowl. The parts became available Tuesday, May 3rd so I offered to pay the freight if they would overnight them on Fed-Ex, which they did. Of course they didn't send them to me, like I asked very nicely for them to do. They sent them to Jim Quinn, in Oologah. Another day's delay. (It was actually Jim's brother's kit, it gets really complicated, so if you are really interested ask me about it later.)
The crux of the situation is that I plan on having my airplane at the picnic on the 15th. I can't guarantee it will be licensed or flyable, or even run able. In fact I might have to ask for volunteers to help drag it over to the EAA hangar for viewing.
It is quite impressive, standing on all three feet. It seems to be much larger than when sitting on the floor. Come take a look! If that's not enough incentive, Craig Loomiller will be cooking his excellent Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. See you there!
John
The Brat feed at the last meeting was quite a hit. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and fellowship. We all need to give our president Craig Loomiller a great big hand for doing all the cooking of the brats. He even endured Charlotte’s complaints when she entered the house and became acutely aware of how boiling a bunch of brats can smell up the house. He also brought them over to the hangar and grilled them to get that “just right” taste. Thank you, Craig!
Lynn
Well I was not here for the Hangar Clean-up. Several of us went to a fly-in at Pineville, Louisiana. It seems that the short-handed crew for the pancake breakfast was all tired out after managing to get the breakfast done and could not gather the steam to clean the hangar. It seems there was a less than overwhelming response from our members to pitch in and get the job done. Don’t think you have escaped though. Our officers are busy scheming for a hangar cleaning at another time.
Lynn
Three airplanes from our chapter made it down to the Pineville, La Fly-In. Some of us attended this event last fall after reading about the Louisiana series of fly-ins. We enjoyed it so much last year that we decided to go again for their Spring fly-in. They have two, one in the fall and one in the spring. It is really a beautiful and unique location for a fly-in.
Our trip down started out just great with about a 30 mph tailwind. At about 100 miles out I hit a bank of clouds and took a look to see if I should stay up high with the tailwind and look for holes to come down in or go below and put up with a headwind. My decision was to go low and put up with headwinds and low visibility. Jeff Wedman later verified that was a good decision. Jeff tried the on top thing and eventually had to turn back to Minden, La. where he met Paul Shireman getting fuel.
They took the airport limo into town and got lunch while waiting for the weather to get better. After lunch they prepared to launch for Pineville and the FBO operator caught them and suggested they come in and look at the radar. There was a cell moving West to East between them and Pineville so they decided to delay their departure.
Meanwhile I am in Pineville with my tent pitched and kicked beck relaxing and visiting with the local folks. They did caution me about the cell moving across but it did skirt just to the North of the airport. I figured Paul and Jeff were waiting out the weather somewhere although, I could not understand why Jeff did not get there before me.
They did make it in about 2:30 and it was quite a lot of fun sitting back and watching the tent building project. Jana asked me if I was going to help and I replied “nope, it is too much fun watching”.
We all enjoyed the weekend and they had a successful fly-in with about 100 airplanes in attendance. Jeff and Jana had not been there before and I think they were quite impressed with the area.
Charles
For you Young eagle pilots, don’t forget to send in your Young Eagle credits to the Chapter address as we use those to help offset the cost of the Air Academy for our scholarship recipient. We get $1 off for every young eagle credit up to ½ the tuition. You can also send those credits into the Air Academy and they will apply them to the person of your choice or if you don’t designate an individual they will use them for the ones who apply for assistance. We really appreciate the help from the Young Eagle’s pilots. Thanks a bunch. Please send your Young Eagle credits to:
EAA Chapter 10 PO BOX 1985 OWASSO OK 74055 |
Or you can give them to one of the officers at the Picnic or pancake breakfast.
The famous Beaumont Hotel in Kansas will be having an event this year on June 3-4. It sounds like a fun event however, it conflicts with the Biplane Expo. They will be having lots of interesting things going on. You can take a look at the happenings at this web page: www.beaumontwatertower.com. If you have never been there it is quite unique. You land at the airport and then taxi down the STREET and park your airplane at the hotel.
Please note: Our chapter now has a Post Office Box for our permanent address. Any communications to the chapter should be addressed to the new address.
EAA Chapter 10 PO BOX 1985 OWASSO OK 74055-1985 |
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To list your aviation items for sale, contact newsletter editor Lynn Coltharp.
| Day of Week | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| **Sunday** (before third Monday) | May 15th | EAA 10 Annual Picnic @ Gundy's 1:00pm (in place of normal Monday meeting) |
| Friday-Sunday | May 13th-15th | EAA Southwest Regional Fly-In Hondo, Texas |
| Saturday | May 21st | EAA 10 Pancake Breakfast and Fly Market 7:30-9:00 |
| Saturday | June 4th | Ponca City Breakfast Fly-In |
| Thursday-Saturday | June 2nd-4th | Biplane Expo Fly-in @ Bartlesville |
| Monday-Sunday | July 25th-31st | EAA Airventure Fly-in @ OSH |
To add an item to our calendar, get the information to the newsletter editor Lynn Coltharp. See the contact info on the cover (or home page) for e-mail, phone, and mail addresses.
| Day of Month | What | Where | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Monday | Board meeting | Chapter hangar | 7:00pm |
| 2nd Monday | Newsletter Folding | Chapter hangar | 7:00pm |
| 3rd Mondy | Chapter meeting | Chapter hangar | 7:30pm |
| 1st Saturday | Ponca City Breakfast Fly-In | Ponca City | |
| 1st Saturday after 3rd Monday | Pancake breakfast & Fly-Market | Chapter hangar | 7:00-9:30am |
Everyone! Since the Annual Chapter 10 Picnic is this month, we ask that everyone bring a covered dish, desert, or snacks to the picnic. The chapter will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and fixings.
| Month | Initial letter(s) of last name |
|---|---|
| January | A-C |
| February | Chapter birthday cake provided |
| March | G-H |
| April | I-L |
| May | Annual Picnic |
| June | M |
| July | N-P |
| August | watermelon provided |
| September | Q-S |
| October | T-V |
| November | W-Z |
| December | Christmas party |
If you would like to get the newsletter on the chapter website (http://www.eaa10.org/) every month, this saves us on mailing and printing costs, helping to keep your dues low. Just send John Nys or Bob Minich an e-mail and we'll stop the paper version and send you a monthly e-mail to let you know when the newsletter is posted online.
