We (the Piperites) have an authorized caravan into AirVenture (20 Aircraft) on Sunday AM (27 July, about 10:00 AM). KETB has been selected as the rally point. Most will arrive Saturday and over-night, but a few will straggle in on Sunday AM.... Tie-down will be on the East Ramp.
This is an interesting group of people from around the globe (YES! It's international!!) Our farthest visitor will be from South Africa.. Let's make them feel welcome...
Chapter opportunities! Sell FOOD! I plan on cranking up the grill, and selling as many Brat's, Burgers, Chip's and Soda as possible. I am providing a bus to/from the Hotel. I am charging a $10.00 landing/tie-down fee to cover this cost. All proceeds go to the chapter.
Conflicts: These are the set-up day's for Aeromart. Help at Aeromart if
you can, but if you can't? Help at home! Or split your efforts!
Don ... )8->
PS: These folks are also prepared to buy raffle tickets!!
For those members with computer access we have a number of recent additions to our web site. We now have a Guest Book for recording guests and reviewing their comments about the site and Chapter. We have a Chat Area where our members can gather online and have discussions. We have a Forum, another area for discussions that has started seeing some use already. And we have a photo Gallery, which already has quite a few pictures of the Chapter's activities. For questions or ideas regarding the Guest Book, Chat Area, or Forum contact Dan Staehler, 338-1351 or staehler@execpc.com. For the Gallery contact Dan or me, 284-3695 or rkaye@execpc.com.
With Airfest and Air Camp behind us, we still have two major events to focus on. Airventure and Aeromart are very soon to be upon us. If you have some time available I hope you will join in on the work, fun, and camaraderie that Aeromart has to offer. The other upcoming event that is most important to the Chapter is the Harley Raffle. As of this writing we have not yet reached the break-even point. The summer offers many events where we have the opportunity to sell raffle tickets. If you have time available to help out contact Don Miller, 306-1405 or n4550x@naspa.net or Jackie Barribeau, 376-0742 or garnjac@msn.com.
Russ
by Don Miller, Secretary
4 January 2003
February 2003
April 2003
May 2003
Kyle Howard helps reveal
the mysteries of rotor winged craft. Jim Rodrian gives members a
hands on demo of the hot wire method of
forming a wing in a foam blank. The slightly weathered compass
rose gets put to to a new use: teaching Note
member holding the compass. A first for Air Camp: Jim Fox
works with his grandkids in learning the workings of aircraft electrical
circuits! Tom Callenberg was instrumental
in arranging the MSOE load lifting contest plane arriving at
Chapter 1158 for both Airfest and Air Camp. Don Miller (hidden) conducts a
thorough C152 preflight for one of the small groups prior to their
discovery flight.
A few highlights: Each year changes evolve and things seem to go a bit smoother. But then again who could predict that Air Camp would be a witness to a major drug bust in progress! Kyle Howard again made an appearance with a helicopter that thrilled all the campers and several parents and chapter members. Gunter Voltz shared priceless anecdotes about Zeppelins from 1910 in Germany! Jeff Molner, FAA meteorologist from Green Bay AFSS brought his traveling weather show to Air Camp and displayed a few new gadgets. He now lugs around an inflated Model A tire to give kids a feel for the cooling effect of expanding air! This year his cloud in a bottle demonstration worked really well and is sure to leave some lasting impressions. Tom Callenberg was instrumental in having the MSOE monster R/C airplane available for the Air Camp kids and gave a detailed explanation and showed a video of the model on its winning flight. Herb Baker gave small group tours of his T-28. The chapter's newly constructed Wright flyer had a place of honor during our classroom sessions and provided a great visual boost to our historic discussions. A new feature was a segment on the techniques, advantages, and limitation of composite contruction. Members even got to conduct a hands-on hot wire cut of a wing section!
No Air Camp has been held without the willing help of dozens of volunteers. At the risk of omitting a name I will recite the work roster to give credit where due. Replacing Al Price, (visiting France) as relief director was Jim Retzlaff. Jim smoothly handled the job and pitched in for several projects. Allison Finco, assisted by her daughters and mom were fantastic cooks for our lunches. Dan Staehler was my "Man Friday" available to problem solve and pitch in at a moment's notice. Don Benvenuto, his wife Pat, and a crew of four ground handlers brought his colorful hot air balloon to ETB for a 7AM demonstration and tethered rides for campers and their families. The Sky Ranch Flyers consisted of Tom Blackstone, Al Broecker and Pete Ullrich provided stick and tissue models, construction assistance and flight-testing for all the kids. On Sunday an even larger group did hand-on flight demos at their R/C flying field. Bruce Post, Don Miller, and Jim Retzlaff conducted detailed preflights of Cessna 152s. Instructors Bob Mierniczak, John Morris, Chris Wright and myself from West Bend Air were the Discovery Flight pilots. Patiently supervising the construction of tissue hot air balloons were chapter member Sally Post and parents, Lynn Minsky, Kim Lukes and Mary Plavec. Herb Baker, Howard Kaney, Al Loescher, Jim Rodrian, Chris Good, Jim Fox and Jim Retzlaff did the honors in the Aircraft Circuit Training board project. Jackie Baribeau and Jim Retzlaff taught a session on the E6-B and navigation. Dave Paulus, Greg Allman, Herb Baker, Al Bruggink, Don Miller and Louis Scepanski kept eager fingers from mishaps on the time consuming Sonex aluminum wing project. Jim Rodrian did a super job in creating a power point presentation of electrical wiring and composite construction. Airplane owners and pilots Alison Finco, Mike Schrieber, Ken Seidel and Glen Brandt all showed up Tuesday morning for our Oshkosh cross-country but had to pass due to statewide thunderstorms. The staff at Basler Turbo Conversions and Chuck Larson and his staff at the EAA Air Academy were most accommodating. The closing cookout was organized by Allison Finco and Ron Champeny assisted by fourteen families who brought a dish to pass.
Special mention must be given to Craig Devenport of West Bend Air for his generous and consistent support of Air Camp. Again this year through his generosity several youth were able to attend Air Camp.
Lest this litany get too long let me conclude with recognition of all the parents whose interest and support was an inspiration to us all.
As I said in my closing remarks, Air Camp continues to play an extremely important role in passing the torch of the love and understanding of aviation to the next generation. The "a-ha's" of discovery and the enthusiasm for the projects have been my pay for the time and effort spent!
Special note: A new feature, courtesy of Russ Kaye is an Air Camp Gallery. Check it out on the website. You may add your comments to any picture. Check from time to time for new additions and/or captions. P.L.
Frank Bowlin Via email
Membership Report
by Russ Kaye, Membership Chairman
We welcome to the Chapter, Tim and Anne Tucker and their family. We currently have 80 members. Down from 85 last year but still not too bad. We have some elections coming up in November. President, Secretary and some board of director terms are up. If you have some extra time to devote you may want to think about running for those positions. If you are interested you can contact one of the members on the Nominating Committee, which will be announced soon.
Board Meeting Minutes
Present: Jim Dricken, Don Shane, Russ Kaye, Howard Kaney, Chris Good, Glen Brandt, Randy Finco, Mark Hanrahan, Don Miller, Paul Lupton.
¨ Minutes of previous meeting reviewed. Approved, motion by Don Shane. Seconded by Mark Hanrahan.
¨ No treasurers report was presented.
¨ Facilities update: The roof project is officially complete with the installation of the vent cap. It was also noted that the newly installed auxiliary furnace is carrying much of the load in the hangar area. This is not believed to be an issue.
¨ Membership report: The chair is in transition. Russ has created a calendar of 2003 events, and will be maintaining it throughout the year. He has also created meeting notification post cards for the January meeting. Membership renewal notices are being worked on.
¨ A motion was presented to set up a "Sign Design" committee for placement along Hwy 33. This will include determining any city requirements. Russ Kaye, Paul Lupton, and Jim Dricken have volunteered. The motion was approved by Paul Lupton and seconded by Howard Kaney.
¨ A motion was presented to approved contracting out newsletter and other material printing and distribution. Glen had done some initial investigation with Minuteman Press, and estimated a cost of approximately $80 per issue. The motion was approved by Don Shane. Seconded by Howard Kaney.
¨ Motion to keep membership dues at $40 unanimously approved.
¨ Motion to adjourn by Mark Hanrahan. Seconded by Howard Kaney.
Present: Jim Dricken, Howard Kaney, Don Miller, Glen Brandt, Ron Champeny, Randy Finco, Chris Good, Dan Staehler, Russ Kaye, Jim Retzlaff.
¨ Minutes of previous meeting reviewed. Approved, motion by Howard Kaney. Seconded by Russ Kaye.
¨ Howard presented a comprehensive report including an analysis of utility charges, and a preliminary budget analysis. For the purpose of supporting the budget committee, the following were appointed:
· Membership committee - Russ Kaye
· Newsletter - Dan Staehler
· Budget committee - Howard Kaney, Chris Good, Glen Brandt.
· Education - Paul Lupton (Chris Good will represent in Paul's absence)
· Program committee - Randy Finco
¨ It was noted that raffle sales have slowed. We are soliciting for ideas of "events" to attend and actively sell tickets.
¨ There was a motion to authorize Dan Staehler to spend up to $124 per newsletter for distribution and printing. This can be accomplished by whatever means Dan feels is appropriate. Approved by Jim Dricken. Seconded by Glen Brandt.
¨ Russ and Howard have developed a Chapter event checklist which was distributed to board members. This list is for members that plan to hold events at the hangar facility. Please see a board member for a copy.
¨ Motion to adjourn by Jim Dricken. Seconded by Howard Kaney.
Present: Jim Dricken, Howard Kaney, Don Miller, Glen Brandt, Ron Champeny, Randy Finco, Chris Good, Paul Lupton, Dan Staehler, Dick Kleinmann, Jim Retzlaff, Gene Zorn.
¨ Minutes of previous meeting reviewed. Approved, motion by Jim Dricken. Seconded by Randy Finco.
¨ Treasurers report approved by Jim Dricken. Seconded by Don Miller.
¨ Budget report: Howard presented and updated set of spreadsheets. Howard is also preparing a presentation for the membership.
¨ Our EAA insurance premium has risen from $170 (per year) to $500 (per year) due to our total building area. There was some discussion as to whether we should continue to pay this insurance, and what alternatives we may have. A motion to pay the increased premiums was made by Glen Brandt. The motion was unanimously approved.
¨ It was proposed that the goal of the raffle proceeds would be to "Acquire an Airplane". The type of project will be determined later with input from the membership.
¨ Paul Lupton is developing posters as well as newspaper and radio advertisements for the 100/100 celebration. We will be flying young eagles on those dates (May 17-18).
¨ Young Eagles events planned are: 100/100 Celebration, Airfest, and an MDA flight in July.
¨ Our next general meeting will be a builders update, with presentations by Phil Johnson and chapter members who are or have been working on projects.
¨ Motion to adjourn by Jim Retzlaff. Seconded by Jim Dricken.
Present: Jim Dricken, Howard Kaney, Jim Pieper, Don Miller, Glen Brandt, Ron Champeny, Randy Finco, Chris Good, Dan Staehler, Russ Kaye, Dick Kleinmann, Jim Retzlaff, Gene Zorn.
¨ Minutes of previous meeting reviewed. Approved, motion by Jim Retzlaff. Seconded by Russ Kaye.
¨ Treasurers report: Howard presented a finalized form of the budget spreadsheets. These were unanimously approved.
¨ Membership report: Of 84 total Chapter members, 6 are tardy in paying dues.
¨ Hangar Rent and taxes were again discussed. It was agreed that the original intent of the hangar rent was to cover the basic hangar operating costs. It was also agreed that the original policy needs to be reviewed and documented so that there is a firm policy on adjusting hangar rent. Motion to collect the Hangar policy documentation by Randy Finco. Seconded by Jim Pieper.
¨ Separately it was agreed that tax on hangar rent will be collected, beginning with June rent (provided the renters can be given proper notification).
¨ Upcoming Programs:
· May - Air to Air Refueling Group
· June - Wisconsin Soaring Society
· July - Flight Instructors presentation.
¨ Raffle sales reported at about $7,200 (gross). Deposits to date: $7,030. Several events have been designated for selling raffle ticket. We need volunteers!
¨ 100/100 event - There is to be a news release the week of 12 May.
¨ Materials for the new door lock system are being acquired.
¨ Motion to adjourn by Jim Retzlaff. Seconded by Jim Dricken.
June 2003
Present: Jim Dricken, Jim Pieper, Glen Brandt, Ron Champeny, Chris Good, Paul Lupton, Dan Staehler, Dick Kleinmann, Jim Retzlaff, Gene Zorn, Sandy Zorn
1. Treasurer's Report - No report due to Howard being absent.
2. Minutes of previous meeting reviewed. Approved, motion by Glen Brandt, seconded by Dick Kleinmann.
3. June Speaker - No report due to Randy being absent.
4. Ticket Sales - Dan sold 10 tickets and Ken sold 24 at Newburg. Bruce & Sally Post sold 102 at Cedarburg Maxwell Street. Total net sales now at approximately $9700. We will have a space at the June Milwaukee Harley rally at State Fair Park. If you sell 50 tickets you will earn a jacket with a limit of two jackets per member. Chris Good suggested that Jackie be invited to monthly meetings for ticket sale info.
5. June Chapter Breakfast - cancelled due to members (cooks) being out of town.
6. Policy on Funding - Tabled due to Howard being absent. Renters will be paying 5.6% sales tax on hangar rent.
7. 100/100 Event - Weather was not good which affected attendance. Ron reported that we came close to breaking even on the food with the extra food in freezer for future chapter events. Spent $200 for ads which were a little late in coming out. We need to improve our advertising/ getting the word out. Glen suggested establishing a contact at the newspaper. Need to find an inexpensive sign maker for events.
8. Wright Flyer - Chris Good reported that project is going well. The wings are done and are on frame. The major portion will be done by Airfest.
9. Electric Lock - Glen reported the new system is installed and wired and is ready for hook up.
10. Pizza Sales for Airfest - Jim Dricken and his brother put in wiring for 50 amp and 20 amp circuit plus gas line for pizza oven. Chapter 1158 will sell pizza at $3 per slice at Airfest. We will also be selling soda, water, and popcorn.
11. Aircamp - Paul reported that all openings are filled. The fee was raised to $175 which includes a helicopter ride. He needs help on Sat, June 21st. Registration packets have been mailed out (three are from Chicago area). Basler Turbo will give tour in lieu of tower tour at Oshkosh.
12. Young Eagles - Gene & Sandy are planning a Young Eagle event for MDA on July 12th with July 19th as a rain date. E-mail will be sent to chapter members for volunteer pilots.
13. Motion to adjourn made by Jim Retzlaff, seconded by Dick Kleinmann. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Air Camp 2003
By Paul Lupton
On June 24, 2003 fourteen youth "graduated" from the fourth Air
Camp at EAA 1158. A few loose ends need to be tied up like sending out the group souvenir photo and getting all the bills paid, but Air Camp 2003 is history and the mailing list for Air Camp 2004 has already been started.
Classified
Four box seat tickets available for the Reno Air Races. Tickets are $275 each and will cover the entire 4 days of racing (Sept 11-14). Call Bill or Julie Claybaugh for the details on these front row seats. 677-0430 or e-mail julieclayb@aol.com
On the Air
from IFR magazine
I heard this going into Los Angeles International on SoCal approach frequency:
Approach: "Airliner Four Fifty-Six, turn right heading 180 for spacing."
Airliner 456: "Right turn 180. Airliner Four Fifty-Six. What's up?"
Approach: " Well our computers have the ability to suggest a specific vector to help us get the required spacing. So, the computer says you gotta go south for a while."
Airliner 456: "Oh. Well, our computer says that direct to the airport for visual will work."
Approach: (Laughs) "Yeah, but my computer trumps your computer.
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