The Plane Newsletter

A publication of Chapter 1111 Experimental Aircraft Association

November 2002 - November 2002 - November 2002 - November 2002 - November 2002 - November 2002

From the President

Annual Meeting in Retrospect

I hope you all enjoyed the annual meeting as much as I did. Steve Wolf has a knack for telling stories that give us a mind-picture of what is happening. The video of the Hughes Racer put us on site at Reno to see a speed record broken.

Steve left us with a question as to what Mr. Wright would do next for an encore to the Hughes Racer. Another Spruce Goose may be a bit much, but what about the Hughes XF-11 reconnaissance ship? Start with two R-4360 cubic inch "corn-cob" engines and ……

Steve's friend, Kathy Hirtz, also was an inspiration for us to experience some aerobatics. I am glad that some people can really enjoy flight in unusual attitudes. When I was building my project, I thought of learning basic aerobatics for fun, and received some instruction. However, I have not done any loops or rolls for a number of years. I found that I wanted these maneuvers to "get over with" so my comfort level would return. Anyway, don't let that stop you from learning more about unusual attitudes and give it a try. Maybe you will be as excited as Kathy and want to learn more.

Thanks:
Thanks to Bev Smith (and Mike) for making the annual meeting arrangements.
Thanks to Eric Hoppe for bringing the projection equipment.
Thanks to Al Drewry for financial management
Thanks to all of you for showing up and making this event really a fun time.

Minutes/Notes From Last Meeting

Board Meeting Notes

An impromptu officer's meeting was held on October 8th at Mike's shop. We primarily discussed what needed to be done prior to the annual dinner at the mansion.

The to-dos from the meeting:
Eric to get projector.
Jerry to bring a screen.
Jerry and Mike to recon the upstairs of the mansion.
Eric to send letter and check to Steve Wolf.
Eric to send out newsletters before Wednesday October 16th.
Jerry to inform Eric when his newsletter input is complete.
Eric to update web page to remove the Glastar text and to correct attendee names.
Eric to send out email to chapter asking for donations to cover costs for Steve Wolf's stay.

Calendars: We decided on $12 for the wall hanging, $15 for the desk, $25 for both.

We also discussed the new member solicitation list (briefly) and the status of the interstate coffee stop.

Club Meeting Minutes

There are no official minutes other than to note Mike Lewis was voted in by all present as the Member at Large.

The dinner and presentation were great!

Calendar of events

Next Meeting: Thursday November 7th, 2002, 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

At the airport, same day but one hour earlier than the regular club meeting. We will be concentrating on the annual paperwork required of the chapter by National EAA HQ.

Upcoming Program

We will try to get the Coast Guard speaker from Astoria. If he can't show, we will ask Mike and Bev to show their Vimy video.

Classifieds

Please Note!!! All classifieds will start to bear a date. After they have been in the newsletter for 3 publications, they will be moved to the classifieds section of the EAA 1111 web page. Thank you in advance for alerting the editor when and if your ad can be removed.

Buy, Sell, and Swap your stuff here!!! Please keep your editor informed of any status changes for the following listings.

The calendars are here! The calendars are here!
The 2003 calendars are available. There are two models: a desktop model and a wall hanging model. We are selling them for $15 and $12 respectively. Both can be purchased for $25. These will make GREAT Christmas presents and are a required display in every shop. They are a must have for anyone who is interested in knowing what day it is!

Jay Tabor is selling his Glastar firewall forward:--posted December 2002

My 0-320 Lycoming. I t has only 10 hours since an Aero Sport Power rebuild. It's the E2A model but can be made constant speed for an additional $2000. My GlaStar firewall forward less prop is for sale for $22000, engine only for $13,900. You can save a lot of time and money.

BD-4 for sale: See the pictures --posted December 2002

"I am posting this to help out a widow lady. She has a complete BD-4 with a Lycoming 0-290 DTC with 1300 hrs. She says it has logs. The plane is complete, but disassembled for restoration-maintenance. She will include a custom trailer for the plane. The plane is in British Columbia and is Canadian registered. She is asking 6500 US negotable. Ann may be e-mailed at starann@dowco.com. A friend bought her late husband's Ercoupe, and I'm just trying to do a good deed & get the word out."

--Paul Anton

Fernando's RV-8 is for sale: See the pictures --posted November 2002

RV8 for sale $46,000. Fernando Cuglievan (360) 578-4595w (360) 414-2666# pager
(360) 636-5165 h Kelso Washington

About the airplane:
Van's kit is complete. I removed the wings so it will fit in my garage, The seats are upholstered, All parts where primed PPG gray epoxy primer, The outside of the airplane is painted white ( PPG primer, base coat & clear coat) very user friendly paints, There is no bondo, filler or dents, Inside adjustable rudder pedals, Passenger rudder pedals, Van's manual aeliron and elevator trim, Very nice workmanship, Periodic checks by EAA Technical advisor (Jerry Sorrell (360) 263-1532)

About the engine:
Lycoming 0320 160HP 0 SMOH by Premier Engines in Troutdale WA, New Slick mags by Manittuk, New Vans specified metal Hartzel prop. The picture has a 2X4, Hollow crank for future Constant Speed prop, Exhaust, air baffle, carb heat, cab heat, Screw Oil filter

About the panel:
King com radio, transponder, encoder, ELT., Flight com Intercom, Van's engine gauges, E&I switch to monitor CHT & EGT on all cylinders, Van's altimeter, vertical, air speed, turn coordinator, EXP2V toggle DC load center and a EXP2 anunciator board.

Left to do:
Tie wires between panel and engine, Paint 1 wing and cowling, Bolt on wings, flaps , inspection ports, fairings & aelirons, Take to airport and do ground checks, Fly it and have fun.

Reason to sell:
Building is my hobby. I've enjoy building this plane and would like to build or restore another airplane or possibly a Rotorway helicopter.--posted Nov 02

The EAA 2003 calendars are here!! This year we have two models to choose from. A wall hanging version and a desk top version with a picture for every day of the year. We will be asking $12 for the wall and $15 for the desk and $25 for both.

At 07:24 PM 9/20/02 -0700, you wrote:
Sirs: I obtained your Email from the EAA website. I have four items I would like to sell from my Dad's estate. I would appreciate it you would share this flyer with your chapter members. Thanks so much for you time and attention to my request.

King KX 99 hand held nav-com, includes a case, charger, and battery. Looks and works like new. $245.00. David Clark H 10-30 headset, like new $159.00. Sigtronics S-40 headset, like new $87.00. Telex PTT switch, like new $22.00.

Charles B. Eyres, cell / voicemail 253-228-9580. Evenings 253-752-9580. Email cbeyres@bigfoot.com - posted Oct 2002

Monthly Funny

A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and therefore we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax - OH MY GOD!"

Silence.

Then, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier, but while I was talking, the flight-attendant brought me a cup of coffee and spilled the hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!"

A passenger in Coach said, "That's nothing. He should see the back of mine!"

Officers and Committee Chairpersons