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Our next meeting will be Monday, March 17th,
7:30 pm at the chapter hanger at Gundy's.
Snacks: Last names starting with G-H
by Bhrent Waddell
The dark days of winter are slipping behind us. Better weather and day light savings time are providing more opportunities to enjoy flying activities. After two months, I was finally able to get the Cardinal out of the hanger and fly to Ponca City for breakfast. Although it was forecast to be windy, the morning flight over was very smooth and clear. Possibly because of the wind forecast there, the airplane turnout was smaller than I had expected. Parking on the paved surface was about down to the terminal, but the grass area was lacking the antique and tail dragger aircraft that usually fill that area.
After breakfast Terry Hines and I stopped in at Roger White's hanger to look at his Pietenpol and his current Corvair powered project. I was impressed by the progress that Roger's making on his project. He's more of a craftsman than I'll ever be. While we were there, we got to see Art Saunders RV-8 project that he hopes to be flying this year.
As I mentioned at the last meeting, the FAA has placed a moratorium on new additions to the 51 percent Approved list of kit planes. The courtesy evaluations of new kits have been suspended as the FAA develops the final method of calculating the "major portion" of aircraft kits. Anyone planning to buy a quick build kit or have a lot of commercial assistance in building a kit should be aware of changes that should be announced by the FAA in the next two to three months.
Anyone that has been to AirVenture at Oshkosh will agree that it is a unique experience. This month we will view "Oshkosh, The Spirit of Aviation", a look at AirVenture 2007. We will also see some of the earliest videos of the first EAA gatherings that have become AirVenture.
The annual Mary Kelly Wild Onion ‘n Egg Fly-in will be Saturday March 15, 2008 at Tenkiller Airpark (44M) Cookson, OK. A few brave souls from Chapter 10 will fly down the Friday before to be the first in line for breakfast. If you can find your camping gear from last year, load it up and join them. We expect a report at the meeting.
See you there.
Bhrent
2008 — In keeping with EAA's efforts to offer knowledge and information in the most user-friendly and readily available ways, EAA has created Hints for Homebuilders, a series of short videos that are now available online. Subjects for these initial videos were selected and developed by EAA staff and member volunteers.
"EAA has always been about sharing knowledge among members, and these new video tips are just another way of doing that, taking advantage of the opportunities the Internet provides," said Charlie Becker, director of EAA's member programs. "We're hoping to develop an entire catalog of tips, tricks, and alternative methods that will be valuable to EAA members."
There are currently five videos on display that include tips for composite, tube and fabric, sheet metal, and wood construction methods as well as a general category. A new video "hint" will be added each week and highlighted in e-Hotline. EAA is also asking its members to suggest tips that can be included in the collection.
"The vision for this online video project is that members will submit ideas for building techniques, shop tips, or anything that will make construction of a project easier ... or perhaps a subject for which they'd like more detailed instructional information," Becker said. "We're looking for a broad range of tips that appeal to someone just starting out in homebuilding as well as the experienced builder. Remember, if something's new to you, it's new to others as well."
To submit ideas for future Hints for Homebuilders, e-mail Info@EAA.org and please put "Hints" in the subject line. Meanwhile, check out the videos now available online, and look for a new tip every week!
February 28, 2008 — There is now one comprehensive listing of aviation activities that is designed with the pilot in mind: EAA's new online calendar of events - the world's largest - featuring more than 1,000 events from throughout the aviation community. This calendar, open to all aviation events and available at www.eaa.org/calendar, features everything from EAA chapter meetings, pancake breakfasts and Young Eagles rallies, to local fly-ins, safety seminars and airport open houses.
"In many ways aviation events are the lifeblood of EAA," said Adam Smith, EAA vice president of membership. "Throughout the year EAA members express their passion for aviation by attending fly-ins, air shows, workshops, Chapter meetings, Young Eagles rallies, and other events. By creating a calendar that contains all these events, EAA members can connect with activities they find valuable. The calendar is also a useful promotional tool for event organizers, particularly for EAA Chapters that want to publicize their local activities."
EAA members and staff worked together to create an online calendar that also has many powerful search functions found no place else, including:
Get detailed information on individual events through web and e-mail links.
"EAA Chapters alone account for thousands of activities each year, and they have enthusiastically responded to fill this new calendar, which is the most comprehensive and versatile listing in aviation," said Charlie Becker, EAA's director of member programs. "There are dozens of great reasons to go flying each week, so check the calendar and find one that fits you. The more active pilots are, the better it is for everyone in grassroots aviation."
EAA also welcomes aviation events of all types to be included, with event submissions accepted through the handy link provided on the calendar site.
"The growth of the Internet is having a revolutionary effect on EAA, especially since we're a group of people who seek innovation in our aircraft and in our lives," Smith said. "This new calendar of events is part of our ongoing efforts to be responsive and provide better online services to EAA Members as they share the spirit of aviation." Give it a try today at www.eaa.org/calendar.
Editor's note: This is an article that was sent to me a couple of weeks ago by some friends in California. This is quite the restoration project. I have seen one of these at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, and I can tell you that these aircraft are huge. The group that restored this aircraft are all out of Spokane, Washington. Please enjoy.
After 8 years and 18,000 hours of toil the Boeing 40C rolled out last week end as a finished airplane. We now have to wait a few weeks for the snow to melt to fly this baby.
We received our Standard Airworthiness cert form the FAA last week and completed the engine pre oil and fuel flow tests for the 1st of the taxi tests to start when the snow melts bit. This is the snowiest winter in Spokane since 1968!!
It is 34 ft long and 13 feet tall with a wing span of 44 1/2 feet. The wing loading 10 lbs per sq ft and power loading 10 Pounds per HP. It should cruise at 115 mph at 28 GPH, and 32 GPH at 120 mph. It carries 120 gallons of fuel in three tanks.
We used 350 2" brushes, 6 gallons of West Systems epoxy, and 181 rolls of paper towels. There were a total of 62 volunteers who worked on the project to some degree and 21 volunteers who did a significant amount of work and 9 that worked continually over many years.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Re-Registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration.
The FAA proposes to amend requirements concerning the registration of aircraft. This proposal is based on the need to increase and maintain the accuracy of aircraft registration information in the Civil Aviation Registry. The proposed procedures would ensure aircraft owners periodically provide information regarding changes in registration. These amendments would respond to the concerns of law enforcement and other government agencies and would provide more accurate, up-to-date aircraft registration information to all users of the Civil Aviation Registry database.
Send your comments to the FAA on or before May 28, 2008. Send your comments on the proposed information collection requirements on or before May 28, 2008. The address for comments is in the NPRM.
http://www.ccaanv.org/news/nprm-on-aircraft-registration.pdf (PDF Format)
http://www.ccaanv.org/news/nprm-on-aircraft-registration.doc (MS Word Format)
FOR SALE 5 acres (2 lots) on Airman Acres, Collinsville, OK. 2650' grass strip. Private lot with trees. Utilities available. $110,000 Contact Darren @ 857-2728 (Keller Williams Reality)
FOR SALE BY OWNER Glasair I/II RG 300 hrs TTAF Lycoming O-320 70 hrs SMOH Lightspeed electronic ignition High compression pistons Large rudder Dual sliding canopys Panel mount GPS, xponder, intercom and more New 3 blade MT propeller New custom interior Extended wing tips 80% completed Ready for your paint $55,000 See at Gundy's (O38), Owasso, OK Contact Mark Fridley @ 918-274-3574 or 9rmfridley@cox.net (NOTE: remove the leading 9 to make email work)
Franklin Aircraft Engine Model 4AC171 60 HP 37/8 bore x 33/8 stroke 6/2 C.R. s/n 2052 17/32 venturi Eisenman magnetos complete No log book $1000 Contact Ken Smith 698-4129.
Lycoming O-235-0 T.C. 223, 100 HP, 2600 RPM, SM 1571-15 Two magnetos, no carburetor, otherwise complete. No logbook $1,000 Contact Ken Smith 698-4129.
Lycoming O-290-D2 135 HP, T.C. 229, no magnetos, has vacuum pump engine damaged at L/H magneto mount area L/H crankcase broken out accessory case broken out data plate is titled Lycoming Aviation Engine No logbook $1,000 Contact Ken Smith 698-4129
Waco UMF-5 Biplane Waco UMF-5 218 hours TTAE 240 HP W-670 Radial Radio, intercom, and ELT 40 gal fuel 350 mi range 110 lbs baggage 3 place 25 awards: Grand Champion @ Bilplane Expo AAA Blakesburg, TX, Nebraska & Kansas, Oshkosh & Hondo, TX
This stunning beauty is built to Waco prints from
the Smithsonian and flies better than it looks.
9500 hour build time over 12 years.
Finished 2004.
$200,000.
Contact John Hudec, 918-371-5029.
To list your aviation items for sale, contact newsletter editor Craig Loomiller.
| Day of Week | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | March 17th | Chapter meeting @ Gundy's 7:30pm |
| Saturday | March 22nd | Pancake breakfast @ Gundy's 7:00 - 9:30am |
| Saturday | April 5th | Ponca City Breakfast Fly-In |
| Thursday - Saturday | June 5th - 7th | Biplane Expo @ Bartlesville ( BVO) |
| Monday - Sunday | July 28th - August 3rd | Airventure 2008 @ OSH |
| Saturday | December 13th 2008 | Christmas Dinner Party @ Gundy's |
To add an item to our calendar, get the information to the newsletter editor Craig Loomiller. See the contact info on the 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 Monday | 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 |
If your last name starts with G or H then February is your month to bring a snack for the meeting.
| Month | Initial letter(s) of last name |
|---|---|
| January | A-C |
| February | D-F |
| March | G-H |
| April | I-L |
| May | Annual Picnic |
| June | M (Bhrat feed) |
| July | N-P |
| August | watermelon provided |
| September | Q-S |
| October | T-V |
| November | W-Z |
| December | Christmas party (no Monday meeting) |
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If you haven't taken a look at our web page lately, you should check it out! Bob has started putting a picture of the author along side the articles, which really adds a lot to the newsletter. Many organizations have gone to an all-online newsletter which really reduces costs. Hopefully, we can get our own chapter moving in that same direction. We are supposed to be a progressive-thinking organization, after all.
