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    PA Wing Members,

    I ask that you read this informational letter that I received from CAP National Commander, Maj Gen

    Antonio Pineda and USAF Commander, Col Russell Hodgkins, Jr. Please take the time

    to read and review it with your Unit members. Timely accident and mishap reporting

    should be emphasized to every CAP member. Thank you for your cooperation.

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    KEYSTONE WING SLIPMARC

    2006

    Vol. 21

    CREIGHTON CADETS GO TO WASHINGTONTwo cadets from the Thomas Creighton School

    in Philadelphia, Cadet Damon Raynor and Cadet

    Subee Jacob, along with two senior members,

    Deputy Commander Katherine Smith and Lt.

    Llyn Carter, helped represent the 31st Wing of

    the Civil Air Patrol on Legislative Day, Thursday,

    March 2. The cadets and senior members joined

    Lieutenant Colonels Mark Lee and Robert

    Meinart on their appointments with legislators. It

    was a long day with extensive walking, but also

    with many benefits. Our group began the day at

    7:30 A.M. with a briefing on the significant

    issues we should address during our meetings.Most important to our cadets was the funding cut

    in the Air Force budget. Once they understood how this could effect the future of our school squadron, they we

    ready to get on with it. Then, we were off to navigate the D.C. Metro from Crystal City to Capitol Hill. Once o

    the Hill, we followed Colonels Lee and Meinart from one building to another tracking down the offices of the

    congressmen and senators who had granted us appointments.

    Our day began with Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz and her Legislative Assistant. We were warmly wel-

    comed. We felt very fortunate that our first meeting was with this Philadelphian because we knew she was inte

    ested in our schools and innovative programs for our students. She listened respectfully and promised to consid

    the issues we discussed.

    As our day continued, we met with Senator Rick Santorum, Congressmen Phil English and Charles Dent.

    Unfortunately, Senator Arlen Spector had a committee meeting that arose, but we met with his Legislative

    Assistant. We also stopped by the office of Congressman Chaka Fattah. Even though we did not have an appoin

    ment, his Legislative Director, Nuku Ofori, met with us. It helps to be constituents!

    Everyone participating in Legislative Day were treated to a buffet lunch in the Rayburn Building. During lun

    General Pinada addressed the group. Four cadets who had attended the leadership program held this week also

    spoke. In addition, several elected officials dropped by and addressed the group.

    The whole day was an enormous civics lesson for our cadets and senior members alike. They learned that el

    ed officials will talk face to face with voters and constituents about their issues and concerns. Without exceptio

    every congressman and senator wanted to hear from the cadets themselves. Our cadets saw firsthand that many

    these elected officials had been CAP cadets themselves.

    Our cadets also learned a lot more about the scope of the Civil Air Patrol. As eighth graders, our cadets were

    easily the youngest cadets present. They met and interacted with other Civil Air Patrol members of all ages and

    ranks. They heard about activities and missions of the Civil Air Patrol firsthand. This experience made our cad

    much more aware of the experiences they could have if they remain active with CAP. Exhausted, with sore,

    swollen feet, we headed home Thursday evening. By Friday afternoon, we were already talking to our principa

    about who might attend this event next year and how we might send more cadets. We wonder who we might m

    next year and what the issues will be.

    - by Senior Member, Katherine Smith, Creighton Cadet Squadron 821

    From left ot right, Lt Llyn Carter, Cadet Subee Jacob, Congresswom

    Allyson Schwartz, Cadet Domon Raynor and SM Katherine Smith

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    NATIONAL NEWS AND EVENTS2

    4 cadets to address nation's law-makers during 2006 Legislative Day luncheon

    Event held in conjunction with CAP's Winter National Board Meeting March 3-4

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Four Civil Air Patrol cadets will join CAP National Commander Maj. Gen. Antonio J.

    Pineda as the featured speakers during CAP's Legislative Day celebration to be held Thursday, March 2, from nooto 2 p.m. in the Senate Dirkson Building in Washington, D.C.

    The event complements the organization's Winter National Board meeting slated for March 3-4 at the Crystal

    Gateway Marriott.

    Allen Dunn II, National Capital Wing; Tiffani Heinreich, Nevada Wing; Rebekah Kepple, Iowa Wing; and Bino

    Patel, Florida Wing will speak about their CAP experiences and how the organization is preparing them for succe

    They are among 24 cadets participating in CAP's Civic Leadership Academy, a week long course of study and ac

    demically challenging activities slated to begin on Feb. 25 in Washington.

    Pineda said Legislative Day provides CAP the opportunity to report to Congress the organization's progress in

    serving the needs of communities across America, including milestone achievements in disaster relief, search and

    rescue, cadet programs and aerospace education, as well as CAP's vision for the future.

    "In 2005 the impact of CAP's 'Missions for America' was phenomenal," said Pineda. "During hurricane seasonalone, CAP provided over 50,000 hours of volunteer time that served more than 8,000 people, and the cost to the

    taxpayer was only $100 per flying hour. In addition, CAP's exceptional educational and growth opportunities for

    youth nurtured the success of more than 20,000 cadets across the nation. The nearly 57,000 members of the Civil

    Air Patrol are truly America's 'Everyday Heroes.' "

    Dunn, of Arlington, Va., is cadet commander of the Arlington Cadet Squadron and chair of the National Capita

    Wing Cadet Advisory Council. He commanded the 2003 Middle East Region color guard team, which received a

    second-place award in national competition. He aspires to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and to fly

    cargo planes.

    Heinreich, of North Las Vegas, Nev., is a member of the Clark County Composite Squadron in Las Vegas and h

    been a member of CAP for five years. The Nevada Wing's 2004 Cadet Officer of the Year, Heinreich has held

    almost every staff position a cadet can hold, including cadet commander. Currently, she is the squadron cadet lead

    ership officer. Heinreich attended the National Emergency Services Academy in 2002 and Cadet Officer School a

    National Blue Beret in Oshkosh, Wis., in 2005. Heinreich, who plans to be an Air Force fighter pilot, has her eye

    the Thunderbirds demonstration team.

    Kepple of Evansdale, Iowa, is a member of the East Iowa Cadet Squadron and was the Kansas Wing's Cadet of

    the Year in 2005. She has been a CAP member for three years. Kepple attended the Cadet Officer School in

    Montgomery, Ala., in 2005. Keeple has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2010; she hopes

    become an Air Force officer.

    Patel, of Fort Pierce, Fla., a member of Florida's Treasure Coast Composite Squadron, is a native of India who

    speaks six languages. He is cadet commander of his squadron, deputy director of cadet programs for Group 4 and

    2005 graduate of Cadet Officer School. Patel is the recipient of the 2004 Florida Wing Group 4 Cadet of the YearAward. He assisted the Florida Wing with hurricane relief efforts in 2004.

    The CAP National Board consists of 69 members representing each of the organization's eight regions. The boa

    recommends policy to the CAP Board of Governors and proposes amendments to the constitution and bylaws. Th

    agenda for the board's winter biannual meeting includes discussion of a Unit Citation Award, CAP grade for retir

    military senior noncommissioned officers, unit staffing, establishment of a commanders' association and cadet pro

    tection recurrent training.

    - Julie DeBardelaben, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, James Tynan, Public Affairs Manager, National CAP

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    SQUADRON NEWS 3

    2005 Squadron 122 Annual Banquet

    On Saturday, November 19, the squadron held its

    annual banquet at Greenville VFW, Greenville,

    Pennsylvania. The night included various guest speakers

    in attendance: Senator Bob Robbins, Congressman Phil

    English, LtCol Robert Meinert, LtCol Walter Vertreaceand LtCol Ronald Tuman. Local Mercer County

    Treasurer Virginia Steese Richardson was also among the

    guest speakers.

    The General Billy Mitchell Award, given to cadets

    who advance to the rank of Second Lieutenant and

    become a cadet officer, went to our squadron's Cadet

    Deputy Commander Nichole McCandless and Cadet

    Executive Officer Christopher Yencsik. Those awards

    were presented by Senator Bob Robbins and

    Congressman Phil English.

    Cadet McCandless was also presented a plaque as

    Squadron Cadet of the Year. Both cadets also received a

    Proclamation from both Senator Robbins and

    Congressman English as well as one from Representative

    Rod Wilt who was unable to attend. Prior to the banquet,

    on November 17, 2005, McCandless and Yencsik were

    invited and presented with citations from the Mercer

    County Commissioners at the Mercer County Courthouse.

    The Wright Brothers Award, given to cadets who have

    completed the first three achievements in CAP and

    advanced to the rank of Staff Sergeant were presented to

    Cadet Brandon Cull and Cadet Robert Eastman.

    Capt. Bill Kee, Commander of Squadron 122 thanks

    all the Senior members and parents who organized our

    successful banquet as well as all the cadets and parentswho attended the banquet and continue to support and

    help our squadron. Capt. Kee has always said this is a

    "Can Do Squadron."

    -story and photo contribution from Squadron 122

    Two PAWG cadets from the Doylestown Composite Squadron 907 wer

    each awarded the General Billy Mitchell Award. The awards presentation w

    held Monday evening, January 30th at the cadet's winter meeting facility, 20

    N West St, Doylestown, PA 18901-3507. The cadets' parents and family

    members were present for the presentation, as well as fellow squadron cade

    and senior members. The awards were presented to each cadet by Lt. Col.

    Gary Metz, PAWG Group 3 Commander; Lt Col Stan Altzman, PAWG Gro

    3 Chief of Staff; Lt. Sandy Brandon, Squadron 907 Commander; and Capt.

    Chris Comly, Squadron 907 Deputy Commander for Cadets.

    Cadet Andrew Conrad is 17 years old, a high school senior and is the

    Squadron's Cadet Deputy Commander. Cadet Lily Vatel is 18 years old and

    pursuing a college degree in aviation management at Marywood University

    She is also working towards her pilot's license and has recently solo'd. CadeConrad and Vatel are both active members of the Doylestown Composite

    Squadron 907 and have participated in several local community/squadron

    events, including the open-house/community day at Doylestown airport,

    "Adopt-a-Highway program", "Adopt-an-Airport program", Toys-for-Tots a

    Willow Grove, and staffing search and rescue exercises.

    The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since 1964. This award ho

    ors the late Brigadier General Billy Mitchell. This is the second milestone

    award for CAP cadets who pass a written A examination, testing leadership

    theory and aerospace topics. Once they have met the award's requirements,

    they are interviewed to ensure they have the maturity and ability to become

    cadet officer in CAP. Once the cadet earns the Mitchell Award, they are pro

    moted to the grade of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. Since its inception over 30 yea

    ago, over 42,000 cadets have earned this honor. Upon earning the Mitchellaward, they are eligible for advanced placement in the Air Force should the

    enlist advanced credit in Air Force ROTC. They may also apply for a variet

    of scholarships and CAP special activities.

    The Civil Air Patrol Doylestown Composite Squadron 907 is one of the

    largest squadrons in Pennsylvania, with the largest air operations. Our roste

    includes 67 senior and 44 cadet members, with three aircraft based at

    Doylestown airport. Of the 23 squadrons in Pennsylvania, Doylestown pilot

    have the highest fly-time hours and have participated in disaster relief fligh

    over various areas of Pennsylvania during the several floods over the past tw

    years as well as homeland security flights over the port of Philadelphia.

    - story and photo by 2Lt Annette Carlson, Squadron 907 Public Affairs Offi

    Posing for photographs; left to right; Cadets

    Christopher Yencsik and Nichole McCandless, recipi-

    ents of the General Billy Mitchell Award.

    Squadron 907 awards presentation, from left to right; Captain Chris Com

    Lieutenant Sandy Brandon, Cadets; Andrew Conrad and Lily Vatel, and

    Lieutenant Colonels; Gary Metz and Stanley Altzman.

    PAWG CADETS RECEIVE MITCHELL AWARD

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    History Of The Ranger ProgramIn response to the need for ground support for air search missions, the concept of the Ranger Team was born

    under the leadership of Col.Phillip Neuweiler, PAWG Commander from the late 1940's to1970. In1953 USAF Pa

    rescue and survival instructors trained PAWG SAR teams at Westover AFB, Massachusetts. Due to the dedicatio

    motivation, and high quality of the students, the instructors called them Rangers.

    In 1956 the school was moved to Col Neuweiler's property at Hawk Mountain, and was staffed by USAF and

    CAP members. In the early 1960's Ranger Staff Cadet Training was implemented, and the Hawk Mountain Rang

    School gained national prominence.

    In the 1960's different Ranger Proficiency grades were established to recognize skill and experience, devised a similar way to awards for the Boy Scouts of America. In that time, several Ranger Teams had individuals that

    parachuted into aircraft crash areas. There was an Airborne Ranger shoulder insignia (shown below) worn in plac

    of the PAWG shoulder insignia.

    In 1974 Brig. General Leslie Westberg, the National Commander, attended the Hawk Mountain Ranger Schoo

    He completed requirements for, and was awarded the Ranger First Class. General Westberg tasked national

    Headquarters staff to document emergency services training and to recognize and link together various related

    schools across the United States. Through the 1970's there were National Ranger Schools held at Hawk Mountai

    the Everglades in Florida, Black River Mississippi. Col Bartolo Ortiz developed Ranger Schools in Puerto Rico.

    National Emergency Assistance Training (NEAT) schools were the official designation, recognized by the insign

    worn on the breast pocket. Washington Wing Challenger School was also qualified as a NEAT school, and severaof their staff trained at Hawk Mountain Ranger School.

    In the early 1980's the Airborne Ranger shoulder insignia was replaced with a Search and Rescue insignia.

    Search effectiveness was compromised by CAP adoption of the BDU. The orange hat and colorful Ranger insign

    became even more practical. Brig. General Richard Anderson, CAP former National Commander, visited the Ha

    Mountain Ranger School in July 1996, and recognized its lasting contributions.

    To this day, in the National Search and Rescue Manual, Air Force para-rescue-men are first considered for

    supervision of ground search teams. Specialized teams such as Army, Navy and Air Force explosive ordinance

    (EOD) teams, Navy sea-air-land (SEAL) teams, or CAP Ranger teams should be considered next.

    The Hawk Mountain Ranger School and the Pennsylvania Wing Ranger Program has been the model for man

    of the search and rescue programs throughout the country. It continues to be the single longest running school o

    search and rescue. (See more on former Hawk Mountain proprietor, Col Neuweiler, on page 9.)

    CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations are in order for last months Valentine Find winners. Lt Col Willa Hay

    and Major Robin Steiner, both received American Tourister bags similar to the ones in th

    photo on the left. In this issue, a Shamrock is in need of finding! If you find the Shamro

    and you are one of the first two callers identifying where in this issue you found our hidden

    Shamrock, you might be a prize winner too! Calls are to be made on 24 March only. (P

    employees and all past winners are ineligible.) After we receive the winning calls, an electr

    ic message will be sent out over the PA Wing Member Server to announce the winners and e

    the telephone calls. PA Wings telephone number is 717-861-2335. Good Luck!4

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    HAWK MOUNTAIN RANGER PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

    In 2006, the Hawk Mountain Ranger Program will be celebrating it's 50th Anniversary!

    Come and be a part of the celebration!

    Events will include:

    Black Belt / Master Medic Reunion Thursday, 13 July 2006, Night at the Pulpit

    Skit Night 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, 15 July 2006, at Base Camp(Picnic Dinner will begin at 1600 hours)

    Tickets for the Reunion and the Skit Night Dinner will be $15 for each event, or $25

    for both events. For tickets send your check to:

    PAWG HQ, Hawk Mt Ranger School

    Building 3-108,

    Fort Indiantown Gap

    Annville PA 17003

    Checks should be made payable to:

    Hawk Mt Ranger School, CAPPlease enclose a note stating the names of the attendees and the event or events

    you will be attending. Tickets purchased after June 20, 2006 will be $20 for each event

    All Current and Past Ranger Staff please send an e-mail to [email protected]

    with your current contact information we so we can keep you informed of events.

    Ticket holders will received a complementary 50th Anniversary Souvenir "Challenge Coin

    REMEMBER TO BRING PAST PICTURES OF YOUR

    "VACATIONS" AT HAWK MOUNTAIN!

    For more information and to add your name to the sign-up sheet, go tohttp://pawg.cap.gov/hawk/50th.htm

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    EYES ON SAFETY 6

    Fly Safe, Instruct Safe and Checkout Safe

    This open letter is directed to check-pilots, instructor pilots, mission check-pilots, mission pilots and CAP pilots

    There was a recent mishap in Maine Wing. I spoke with NER/DOV, (North East Region, Standardization &

    Evaluation Officer), and received the abridged version shown below. As you read it, think about it. How far cou

    you go before you were off the threshold? Its got the potential to be a very dangerous maneuver. Many airportsPA would not be capable of sustaining the maneuver.

    Throughout the day a check-pilot had been giving check-rides in C-172s. At a point in each check-ride the che

    pilot would brief the pilot to execute a simulated soft-field take-off with a 50-foot obstacle to be cleared. As the

    pilot climbed through 100-150 feet AGL the check pilot would pull the throttle and require the pilot to abort the

    take-off and land the airplane. (I do not know the airport but according to the NER/DOV the runway was quite

    long.)

    Each of these simulated emergencies in a C-172 had a successful outcome.

    The next check-ride was in a C-182RG. Again the check-pilot briefed the pilot for a soft-field take-off with a 5

    foot obstacle to be cleared. Upon clearing the obstacle the pilot retracted the gear. Again, at 100-150 feet AGL

    the check-pilot pulled the throttle. The airplane experienced a greater than expected sink rate. The pilot successf

    ly extended the gear. Either there was insufficient power applied to arrest the sink rate or there was no more powavailable to arrest the sink rate. The C-182RG landed hard and struck a runway light with the left horizontal stab

    lizer. The airplane bounced back up into the air and as it came down the right wing tip struck the runway. There

    was no propeller strike and miraculously there were no injuries. This mishap will eventually appear in the Sentin

    (CAP Safety Newsletter).

    The NER commander initiated a conference call with all of his Wing Commanders. In this conference call,

    NER/CC directed that there would be no simulated engine failures below 1,000 feet AGL. The PA Wing

    Commander, Col M. Allen Applebaum, directed me to communicate this with all of you. Compliance is mandato

    In the near future there will be a PA Wing Policy Letter regarding said.

    In consulting with the NER/DOV, I received some additional information. The NER Commander is concerned

    about check-pilots spicing up the check-ride maneuvers. It this is happening in PA Wing, it must stop in accor-dance with the NER Commanders directive.

    Some flight instructors may feel they should have latitude in setting up emergencies. Here is a safe guideline f

    you: When conducting check-rides, check-pilots should brief and conduct maneuvers in compliance with CAPR

    1. If CAPR 60-1 does not specifically address your questions(s) about a particular maneuver, then refer to the

    Practical TEst Standards for the certificate held by the pilot receiving the check-ride.

    The traditional simulated engine out abeam the base numbers (called the 180 degree power off approach to land

    in the Commercial PTS), is not impacted by the NER/CCs directive.

    Remember; fly safe, instruct safe and check-out safe,

    Captain William Doyle, CFI A&I, PAWG/Dov

    File photo; Katrina 2006 - C/TSgt Glenn Koehler

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    A SALUTE TO OUR MEMBERS 7

    Cadet Dominique Daniels of Shaw Middle School Squadron 827,

    salutes the photographer before leaving

    for his co-piloting adventure

    FLYING HIGHThe Cadet After-School Program allows

    students to fly airplanes - Feb 9, 2006

    all credits to - Alexandra Chalat

    Last Friday, the Shaw Middle School NASA Explorer

    After-School Program led two of their cadets to co-pilot

    in the seat of a Civil Air Patrol airplane.

    The mission was just one of many Orientation Flights,where cadets are given controls of the airplane and asked

    to follow specific coordinates.

    Even though many of the Shaw cadets have never

    even seen an airplane, said Phil Kohler, a special educa-

    tion teacher as well as the Squadron Commander of the

    Civil Air Patrol at Shaw, once theyre exposed to this

    wonderful experience, they demonstrated a most prodi-

    gious ability to fly.

    Phil Kohler works with thirty cadets from 6th to 8th

    grade after school on Tuesdays and Fridays. The groupgoes on intriguing missions including adventures in

    aerospace and search and rescue. These students have

    also joined the Robotics Team in a local competition and

    they have welcomed guests to Shaw for lessons in tech-

    nology, math and engineering. They have also joined

    Edison Schools for a reception at the Franklin Institute.

    The cadets next event will be on February 23rd where

    they will spend an evening learning and teaching sci-

    ence, math, engineering and more.

    Photo credit; Adam Parrott-Sheffer

    Civil Air Patrol Presents "Lieutenant Colon

    Rank to Senator Robbins

    Franklin, PA - The PA Wing

    Civil Air Patrol's Vice

    Commander, Lieutenant Colonel

    Mark Lee, presented Senator Bob

    Robbins (R-50) with the rank of

    Lieutenant Colonel at the Major

    Don Beatty Composite

    Squadron's awards banquet held

    at the Stoneboro Fire Department

    on February 24th.

    Civil Air Patrol members, family and friends witnes

    the special presentation as the orders were read by

    Lieutenant Colonel Bob Meinert. Sen. Robbins was t

    presented his grade and insignia as a member of the CAir Patrol.

    In his distinguished military career, Robbins gradua

    from the U.S. Military Academy. He served two tours

    duty in Vietnam and was an instructor at the U.S. Arm

    Ranger School. He has been awarded the Soldiers Me

    of Heroism, Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze S

    Medal. Senator Robbins has been a member of Civil A

    Patrol since 2000.

    "Senator Robbins has been a long time supporter of

    value of Civil Air Patrol to the local community and th

    Commonwealth in both its emergency response and ydevelopment capacities," said Lt. Col. Bob Meinert,

    Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patro

    "Robbins has featured Civil Air Patrol's Search and re

    and Aerial Reconnaissance on his local television show

    He takes an active interest in the local Mercer County

    Major Don Beatty squadrons, encouraging local youth

    learn and achieve. He is a valued and trusted advisor

    the Pennsylvania Wing Commander."

    Lt Col Bob Robbi

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    CADET FLIGHT ORIENTATION REPORT - JANUARY 20068

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    LOOKING BACK - PA WING ARCHIVES

    ONE OF OUR OWN

    (Part one of a three part story, by Col Paul R. Kopczynski, PA Wing Historian)

    Many of you have probably heard the

    name, Col Phillip Neuweiler, in some old

    documents and certainly in copies of reprintsof the old Pa Wing Newsletters that have

    been printed over the last year which depict

    the early days of Civil Air Patrol in

    Pennsylvania. Many of you have not had the

    privilege of knowing him as I and a few of

    the old hands that remain in the Wing have.

    He was a remarkable man and one not easily

    forgotten. This article has been written to

    provide you with some insight into one of the

    most dominant and forward looking Wing

    Commanders Pennsylvania ever had, a truevisionary.

    Phillip F. Neuweiler a long time promi-

    nent civic leader, sportsman and

    Brewmeister, was the President of the

    Neuweiler brewing Company founded by his

    grand father Louis F. Neuweiler in 1878. In

    the beginning it was known as the Germania Brewery. In 1911 when the massive brewery was erected at Front &

    Gordon Streets, it became known as the L. F. Neuweiler & Sons Brewery and in later years the Neuweiler Brewin

    Corporation. They were known for their famous Neuweiler Cream Ale which flowed quite freely at CAP function

    and a case of the brew was always presented as a gift to visiting dignitaries. This is the only reason I think a lot othem always came. In fact, it was always a door prize including the famous serving trays from the brewery at ban

    quets and meetings that were held around the Wing. The brewery itself went on until 1969 long after bankruptcy

    proceedings were originally filed. Today, the Neuweiler Brewery no longer exists but there is a claim that a third

    generation Neuweiler is producing beer under the Neuweiler name in the Reading area. The only remaining vesti

    that Neuweiler ever existed in the brewing business in Allentown was a pub in one of the hotels in Allentown

    owned by the brewery, called The Colonel Neuweiler Pub named after Col Neuweiler. The Neuweiler Brewery di

    quite well for many years which allowed the Colonel to direct his efforts to build a great Wing. There were bars a

    hotels owned by the Neuweilers throughout the region that served their beer exclusively and were very successfu

    with this set up until the IRS enacted laws regarding company entertainment expenses which prevented brewerie

    from owning such establishments. Something however, that still goes on in the United Kingdom.

    Besides being involved in the brewery business, Phillip Neuweiler was greatly influenced and interested in avtion. He was a pioneer pilot and airplane owner and was quite influential and a dominant factor in the developme

    in the Allentown (ABE) airport, now known as the Lehigh Valley International Airport. He was influential in the

    development of airports and of aviation not only in the Allentown area, but throughout the state of Pennsylvania

    nationally. Colonel Neuweiler was a member of the Lehigh -Northampton Authority since its inception and the

    Pennsylvania Aviation Commission for many years. When the airport Authority was formed in 1943 he was its fir

    Treasurer, a post he held until 1969. (Story to be continued in April issue of the Keystone Wing Slip.)

    (Special thanks to Richard Ludwig, Herb Cahalen and Tom Jensen for filling in the blanks.)

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