Chapter 237 January 2015 Newsletter

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The Presidents SoapboxBy Robert Heavirland

A Big Thanks! to all who attended and enjoyed thefood and visiting with fellow members and visitors.We had about 75 total for breakfast, however the goodnews is that we had our members from Forest Lake,friends from Rush City, visitors from Princeton andother ANE airport friends in attendance.

I want to thank my kitchen staff, John Daugherty sausage fryerextraordinaire, Bert Olson the egg man, and Jack Smith coffee andbuffet table boss.

Thank you to all of our members who helped with setup andteardown. I got lots of good comments from visitors about ourchapter, the breakfast, and how it was nice to come to the airport and

have a meal and visit. I told them we have a great team of memberswho make it all happen.

After serving 75 people, through the great showing of teamwork wewere all cleaned up and out of the way before the next group came inat noon. It couldn't have happened without your help! We clearedroughly $250 profit, plus many members took the opportunity torenew their membership (which is not included in the total).

Due to a scheduling conflict the electronics workshop will be

rescheduled for a later date. It is way more than we can do so wewill need to pick and chose a little, With our being asked to help theAOPA for two activities, MN 99's, MN Pilots Association it is morethan we can handle. We can help all of them, however we may needto reschedule a work shop. Sorry, as I know members were lookingforward to this workshop. -Best regards, Bob

Upcoming EAA B-25 Work Party UpdateKirk is maintaining a list of the volunteers along with the groundtransportation arrangements of those who are participating in thismonths EAA B-25 chapter work party from January 29th - Feb 1st.Please contact Kirk ASAP if you would like to go.Just like themilitary, we'll "Leave no one behind"! Current headcount is anestimated 20 volunteers, which might be our largest work party ever!

Kirks info - Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-331-9905

EAA Chapter 237 Calendar of Even

January:

Jan 24th- Workshop canceled will reschedu

Jan 26th

- Chapter meeting night starting at ION presentation by Steve Schult

Jan 29th-Feb 1st - Oshkosh EAA B-25 work party at EAA HQ.

February:

Feb 7th- Oshkosh Skiplane Fly-in at EAA HQs Pioneer Airport

Feb 12th

- Chapter 237 Board Meeting

Feb 15th

- Movie Night starting at 5:00pm

Feb 21st- Breakfast social at our chapter building

Feb 23rd

- Chapter meeting night starting at 6pmAls Mountain Flying & Aircraft Tie Downs presentation at 8p

Feb 28th-March 1st- 2ndOshkosh EAA B-25 work party at EAA

Upcoming SeminarAfter the CrashSurviving an aircraft accid

"Of the millions of GA flights every year, only a few end with unplannoff-airport landings. But even though the odds of a crash are slim, the

potential consequences are harshwhich is why smart pilots prepare antake basic precautions. Thats where our new seminar comes in. From ro

planning and emergency rations to signal mirrors and sat phones, ourpresenters take a user-friendly, common sense approach at maximizing y

chances of survival and rescue after a crash. Well talk about: The esseingredients of a good survival kit Simple but effective ways to helpsearchers find you The first steps you should take after a crash Survivstrategies while awaiting rescue."

AOPA Air Safety Institute

in association withEAA Chapter 237presents:

When:

Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

Where:

Key Air Twin Cities KANE9877 North Airport Rd. NE

Blaine, MN 55449

Please consider submitting an article next month.To do so please contact your newsletter editor Becky at [email protected]

BIG Screen Video/Movie NightThe next video/movie night is SUN Feb 15th, 2015

5pm - 7pm Videos and EAA HQ videos7pm - 9pm MAIN FEATURE Movie

As usual pizza, pop, coffee and other goodies are included

If you havent attended, take some time & come out and enj

DUE TO VALENTINES DAY, THE NEXT MOVIE NIG

HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, FEB. 15th! We have sgreat movie choices along with plenty of new videos for FebruIn January, we had a double feature movie event! Dont miss ou

CHAPTER MEETING - 6PM

Monday January 26th

, 2015

Located at:

8891 Airport Rd NE

Blaine, MN 55449

We hope to see you there!


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2014 Christmas Party Highlights

December 22

nd, 2014

As 2014 drew to an end, EAA Chapter 237 members and family gettogether each year to celebrate Christmas, each years many andvaried accomplishments, and to hand out the achievement awards asa thank you to our members who have donated their time to help

promote the chapters aviation events. It is a time that familymembers, who for some rarely come to the hangar, get a chance tosee what the chapter has been doing and where their missing husbandhas been all year long! We got to see Als new electric trike that he has been working on and plansfor the new airplane project for bigger kids who cant fit into the pedal planes. This year ourpresident and some other members were out sick. VP Dick McKenney (above) filled in as ourmaster of ceremonies for the evening. He had some good stories to tell and kept the momentummoving right along for the event. Good food, both provided by the chapter and by members as parof the pot luck made for a tasty buffet! We had a estimated 70+ people in attendance. Seating was

at capacity!This year, Al Eke has won the 2015 Wally Swanson Award! Thisaward is very special and is based on his contributions to the chapterover the last year. Al is very active in the chapter and has donated histime to help other members, volunteered in many events, providedmany tools in our workshop area for members to use (and return). Infact, Al has been an invaluable Chapter 237 member for decades! Hehas participated in nearly every OSH work party, and even had one ofhis planes featured on the cover and with an article in EAA Sport

Aviation (02/2006). Al will be celebrating his 80th birthday at this months B-25 Work Party.Make sure to wish Al a very happy birthday and congratulations when you see him!

Lex Crawley, (below), put on a great presentation with lots of pictures and even some recoveredaircraft parts. Lex shared stories of recovering WWII aircraft. It is sometimes hard to fathom thework that goes into just being able to find the wrecks. Then there is the whole removal process andlegal battles, and even criminal charges that were threaten against Lex in one case by the USGovernment upon retrieving an aircraft in North Carolina. This all before one can start to rebuildand restore the warbirds back to flying condition.

A great time was had by all and we will hope to see everyone again at the 2015 Christmas party!


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JANUARY2015

EAA Chapter 745 Skiplane Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake BreakfastSaturday, January 31, 2015 9am - 12pm (noon)Bensons Airport (6MN9)White Bear Lake, MN 55110There is normally fuel on the airport, but call ahead. Runway is not plowed.For more information, please contact: Kim 763-503-0161, Airport Phone: 651-429-0315 or visit EAA Chapter 745

FEBRUARY2015

Log Cabin Airports 15th Annual Ski Fly-InSunday, Feb 15, 2015 10am

Log Cabin Airport (WS69)S145 Segerstrom Rd., Mondovi, WI 54755Lunch at 12:00 PM (noon). Chili, Hot Dogs, Refreshments, Etc.

Warroad Minnesota Lions 37th Annual Skiplane Fly-In and BreakfastFebruary 22, 2015 8am - 12pm (noon)

Skiplanes land on the Warroad River, wheel planes at the Warroad Airport (KRRT). Shuttle service is available.For more information, please contact: Dave Paulson 218-386-1818, 218-386-2098 or email [email protected]

MARCH2015

ICEPORT 2015Saturday, March 7th, 2015 10am - 3pm

Twin Pines Resort - Mille Lacs Lake, MNCome join us for some wonderful food, excellent conversation and that special thing that makes this little fly-in on ice so veryextraordinary: the airplane. Who knows, you just may win a prize or two.Rain date is March 14th. Watch www.facebook.com/eaa551 for the latest details.

A Tree of Hope Thank You Email We Received!

From: Elaine MorrowSubject: A hospital thank you!Just received a nice, hand-written note from a pediatric nurse at one of our TOH hospitals, and I'm not going totell you which hospital, so you can each think it was one of yours. Actually, the thank you DOES belong toEVERYONE, anyway, whether you donated, labeled and sorted, bagged, or delivered toys, you each had a part.

Elaine,

I have worked in peds for over 30 years, and for many of those years the Tree of Hope has blessed us with toys tgive out to sick kids at Christmas. I wish you could see their smiles! I gave one small boy a package thatcontained a group of cars, and he kept asking if it was for him, and could he keep it. Thank you from thepediatric nurses.

THANK YOU!

Please also share with your EAA chapter members.

Elaine Morrow

LOCAL FLY-INS EVENTS

Compiled by Chapter 237 member Randy DelfelThere may be inclement weather, changes, cancellations or editing mistakes beyond my control.

Please call ahead to verify that the event is taking place as scheduled.


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UPCOMING EVENT SIGNUP!

Annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In 2015, will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at EAA HQ, Oshkosh.

One of the areas most colorful events, the annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In, will be held on Sat, February 7that the EAA AirVenture Museums Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. In past years, more than 30 skiplanes landedat Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, showcasing this unique segment of flight that is quite popularthroughout many parts of North America.

The event begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 1:30 p.m. Most skiplanes arrive (weather and runway conditionspermitting) mid-morning and stay until mid-afternoon. In the event weather or snow conditions do not permitaircraft arrivals at Pioneer Airport, several other activities will continue as planned, including complimentarychili and cake served beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The EAA Skiplane Fly-Inis free of charge to the general public. Signs will direct visitors to the skiplane areaupon arrival to the museum. Shuttle services will also operate from Basler Flight Service for those landing atWittman Regional Airport. Regular admission rates apply for guests visiting the museum itself.

EAA Chapter 237 has volunteered our services for this event to help marshal aircraft, help with parking andcontrol the crowd. For more information or if you want to volunteer, there will be a sign-up sheet passed

around at the chapter meeting on Monday night. Otherwise, please contact Randy Delfel at 612-360-8253.


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Registration is required, and space is limited.

Sign up at: http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-education-and-resources/aviation-videos-and-aviation-photos/eaa-webinars

Date- Time- Webinar Subject

1/28/15 7 pm Weight and Balance for Pilots

A discussion of weight and balance from a pilot's perspective, presented by Prof. H. Paul Shuch. The objectives of the presentationinclude: Define torque, datum, station, weight, arm, moment, and CG; Given maximum gross weight and empty weight, computeuseful load and payload; Perform calculations of total weight and center of gravity; Explain the importance of proper aircraft loading;Understand why CG varies throughout flight; Ensure that the aircraft is always being operated within its safe loading envelope

2/4/15 8 pm Ferry PermitsThere are times when it is necessary to fly an aircraft even when it's not in airworthy condition. That's why the FAA invented ferrypermits. Maintenance expert Mike Busch discusses when they're needed, explains exactly how to get one, and discusses the rules formaking ferry flights. Qualifies for FAA Wings and AMT credit.

2/10/15 12 pm Why Wait? Expedited and Expanded Aviation FinancingObtaining financing for your next aircraft, experimental kit, engine or avionics upgrade is not complicated. Kevin Buckland, Presidentof National Aircraft Finance Company, will explain the procedures and requirements to obtain a pre-approval, submit an application,and secure aviation financing. NAFCO is the administrative agent for the EAA Finance Solutions program, and one of two approved

banking partners for NextGen GA avionics upgrade loans (including ADS-B).

2/18/15 7 pm B-17: The Final MissionEAA staffer Chris Henry will discuss the human side of being a crew member on a B-17 in World War II. Part of his presentation willinclude his extensive collection of rare photographs, and compelling stories of the veterans who served on B-17 air crews. Chris willalso share anecdotes heard firsthand from WWII B-17 veterans who have experienced a ride on EAAs operational B-17G FlyingFortress Aluminum Overcast that tours the country year-round.

2/25/15 7 pm How to Successfully Build a Pietenpol Air CamperBuilding a Pietenpol Air Camper as a group is a simple, inexpensive, and rewarding way to teach building techniques while boostingconfidence in chapter members who are new to aircraft building. Steve Williamson, president of EAA Chapter 1297, will discuss howhis chapter successfully built a Pietenpol. The presentation will help you overcome obstacles, avoid pitfalls, and maximize yourchances for success.

3/4/15 8 pm Cam Distress

If your engine fails to make TBO, chances are the reason will be that it has developed a bad cam lobe or spalled lifters. But manyengines are condemned to a costly cam transplant unnecessarily or prematurely. Maintenance expert Mike Busch discusses the properway to evaluate cam condition and make a well-informed decision as to whether "it's time" or not. Qualifies for FAA Wings and AMTcredit.

4/1/15 8 pm The Decision PointDuring every annual inspection, there's a specific moment in time when the aircraft owner needs to get involved in the decisionmaking process to ensure he stays in control and obtains a satisfactory outcome with no surprises. Maintenance expert Mike Buschdefines this crucial "decision point" and explains what steps an owner should take to make certain the right things happen when itcomes. Qualifies for FAA Wings and AMT credit.

4/15/15 7 pm Introduction to Float Plane TechniquesEver dreamed of flying float planes? Learn the basic techniques and procedures for Seaplane flying. From step taxi to glassy waterlandings. Presented by Drew Haag, a 16 year Alaskan Seaplane Instructor at Above Alaska Aviation, LLC. Qualifies for FAA Wings

credit.

5/6/15 8 pm Engine TeardownsThe decision to tear down an engine is one of the most serious and expensive that any aircraft owner will have to face. Maintenanceexpert Mike Busch discusses the right way to make this crucial decision, and how to avoid the kind of unnecessary or prematureengine teardowns that happen all too frequently. Qualifies for FAA Wings and AMT credit.

5/21/15 7 pm Emergency Bailout Procedures for Pilots and Survival EquipmentIAC member Allen Silver speaks on all aspects of emergency parachute usage and bailout procedures. Including mental attitude,preflight preparation, exiting a disabled aircraft, deploying your parachute, and landing safely back on earth. Allen also discussessteps you can take to increase your chances of surviving a bailout once on the ground. Qualifies for FAA Wings credit.


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Kirks commentary tips and Aviation wacky area

Estimating Cloud Bases

Many pilots are not a fan of rules of thumb with respect to weather. Largely this is because thoserules don't work in many circumstances. However, one of the rules of thumb that tends to work

pretty well for estimating the base of the lowest cloud deck is derived from the temperature anddew point temperature at the surface.

Here's what you do. First, find the dew point depression in degrees Fahrenheit that's thetemperature-dew point spread. Next, double it. Finally, add two zeros to the result.

Solving for dew point temperature formula:

(f) - Relative humidity (T) - Temperature

For example, assume the temperature at the surface is 59F and the dew point is 57F. The dewpoint depression (temperature dew point) is 2 degrees. Doubling this leads to a 4 and addingtwo zeros results in an estimate for the cloud bases of 400 feet AGL.

This rule of thumb works pretty well for cumuliform and strati-form clouds as long as it isn'training or snowing. Snow and especially rain tends to raise the dew point temp a bit which will

provide an artificially lower cloud base when using this rule of thumb.


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The Spirits of Aviation

USS Hornet CV-8/CV-12

Eight ships of the United States Navy have been named USSHornet, after the stinging insect.

USSHornet (1775), was a ten-gun sloop commissioned in 1775, and served in the AmericanRevolutionary War. USSHornet(1805 sloop), was also a ten-gun sloop and took part in the FirsBarbary War. USSHornet(1805 brig), was a brig-rigged sloop of war launched on 28 July 1805and sank in a storm on 29 September 1829. USSHornet(1813)was a five-gun schooner used asa dispatch vessel between 1814 and 1820. USSHornet(1865), the first to be steam propelled,was an iron, side-wheeled steamer. USSHornet(1898), a converted yacht, was a dispatch vesselin the SpanishAmerican War. USSHornet(CV-8), launched the Doolittle Raid in 1942, foughtat the Battle of Midway, and was sunk at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942USSHornet(CV-12)was originally namedKearsarge, but renamed in honor of CV-8 and activethrough the rest of World War II and is preserved as a museum ship in Alameda, California.

A number of people claim to have seen ghosts on the aircraft carrierHornet,a floating museumberthed at Pier 3 at the former Naval Air Station Alameda, California. Described by some as themost haunted ship in the Navy, purported ghost sightings on this World War II-era aircraft carrierare numerous. From suicides to freak accidents, some 300 sailors lost their lives aboard thewarship over its 27 years of service. And many are said to linger. Disembodied voices, uniformedsailors appearing and disappearing, and radios and other equipment turning on and off are some othe spirit-world reports from the ship.The ship is now a San Francisco-area museum, and you can judge for yourself. The museumoffers regular spooky, late-night guided tours and special overnight sleep-aboards for small group

who want to investigate our well known paranormal hot-spots, according to the Hornetswebsite. Based on volunteer, staff and visitor reports, as many as 50 ghosts roam the ship.

Duluth International Airport (DLH)is haunted by a woman who was killed on a road nearby.She has been spotted by security and has set off alarms and made doors open and close on theirown. She is thought to haunt the airport because this is where her murderer went directly afterstabbing her.


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The Secrets of Aviation

Powered flight may have started with the Wright brothers, but many other aviation

pioneers made significant contributions. Every month I will provide one of the fascinating

individuals, facts, or accomplishments that are TheSecrets of Aviation.

If I can create the minimum of my plans and desires there shall be no regrets.

Bessie Coleman (1892 -1926), the first African American female pilot, grew up in a cruel world of poverty anddiscrimination. It was soldiers returning from World War I with wild tales of flying exploits who first interested

Coleman in aviation. Very few American women of any race had pilot's licenses in 1918. Those who did werepredominantly white and wealthy. Every flying school that Coleman approached refused to admit her becauseshe was both black and a woman. On the advice of Robert Abbott, the owner of the "Chicago Defender" and oneof the first African American millionaires, Coleman decided to learn to fly in France.

Coleman took a French-language class at the Berlitz school in Chicago, and then traveled to Paris on November20, 1920, so she could earn her pilot license. She learned to fly in a Nieuport Type 82 biplane, with "a steeringsystem that consisted of a vertical stick the thickness of a baseball bat in front of the pilot and a rudder bar underthe pilot's feet." WWI American ace pilots Eddie Rickenbacker and Billy Bishop flew Nieuport aircraft to someof their first victories.


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Nieuport 21 fighter

During her training Coleman witnessed a fellow student die in a plane crash, which she described as a "terribleshock" to her nerves On June 15, 1921, Coleman became not only the first woman of African-American descento earn an international aviation license from the Fdration Aronautique Internationale, and the first Americanof any gender or ethnicity to do so, but the first woman of African-American descent to earn an aviation pilot'slicense. Determined to polish her skills, Coleman spent the next two months taking lessons from a French acepilot near Paris, and in September 1921, she sailed for New York.

Over the next five years Coleman performed at countless air shows. The first took place on September 3, 1922,in Garden City, Long Island. The "Chicago Defender" publicized the event saying the "wonderful little woman"Bessie Coleman would do "heart thrilling stunts." According to a reporter from Kansas, as many as 3,000people, including local dignitaries, attended the event. Over the following years, Coleman used her position ofprominence to encourage other African Americans to fly. She also made a point of refusing to perform atlocations that wouldn't admit members of her race.

On April 30, 1926, Coleman was in Jacksonville, Florida. She had recently purchased a Curtiss JN-4 (Jenny) inDallas. Her mechanic and publicity agent, William Wills, flew the plane from Dallas in preparation for anairshow but had to make three forced landings along the way due to the plane's being so poorly maintained andworn out. Upon learning this, Coleman's friends and family did not consider the aircraft safe and implored hernot to fly it. On take-off, Wills was flying the plane with Coleman in the other seat. She had not put on herseatbelt because she was planning a parachute jump for the next day and wanted to look over the cockpit sill toexamine the terrain. About ten minutes into the flight at 3,500 feet, the plane unexpectedly dived, then spunaround. Coleman was thrown from the plane at 2,000 feet and died instantly when she hit the ground. WilliamWills was unable to regain control of the plane and it plummeted to the ground. Wills died upon impact and theplane burst into flames. Although the wreckage of the plane was badly burned, it was later discovered that awrench used to service the engine had slid into the gearbox and jammed it. Coleman was just 34 years old.


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