Chapter News
Sepmember 3, 2009 -Chapter Meeting at KUNV
President Ron Bowman, presiding. 18 members
Malcolm Morrison reported on our participation in the 8/8 Open House at UNV. We added 34 Young Eagles to the 94 we flew earlier this year at Mid-State with the Boy Scouts. We want to continue these flights for youngsters. Next year September may be a better month for this event, but the publicity and breakfast should be improved.
Photos were shown of Ray Noll and his wife in England for the commemorative 100’th Anniversary flight of a restored Bleriot across the English Channel from France.
Discussion was held about our Centre Airpark flyin Saturday, Oct. 3 (breakfast 8-12, potluck dinner 6pm) & Sunday the 4’th (breakfast 8-noon). We’ll want volunteers for preparation cleanup at 6pm Friday, 10/2. There will unfortunately be a conflict with the Sentimental Journey fundraising breakfast and lunch at LHV on Sunday, 10/4.
Our Christmas Party has been set for Thursday, 12/3.
Ron reported that the Clearfield EAA members are working jointly to build a plane, and hoped we might someday have a similar project.
Treasurer Dave Dix reported a balance of $1506.41.
Next month at our Centre Airpark meeting we’ll firm up the slate of officers for next year. Most have already agreed to continue their service
August 8, 2009 - The chapter had a very successful aviation awareness day at University Park Airport.
July 19, 2009 - A few chapter members attended the fly-in / camp-in at Mid State airport. Ron and Shelly Bowman bought and cooked breakfast on Sunday, along with hot dogs and mountain pies on Saturday night. There was a nice campfire Saturday night attended by The Bowmans, Dave Bauchspies, Malcolm Morrison, Eric Frome, Bob and Tammy Clyde (from Philpsburg) and Mary Ann (from the airport authority). Ron, with help from Malcolm, and Dave Pryde (from the airport authority) mowed, fixed plumbing, and prepared for the event.
July 2, 2009 - Ron called upon Steve Dershimer for remarks on the passing of Bob Ishler. Steve described his long life, rich record as military instructor and acrobatic pilot in his Starduster, and his unfailing conduct as a gentleman. July 18 will find us at Mid State airport for a flyin/campout.. Malcolm Morrison will direct our Young Eagles flights. Food will be sold in the park, and a hot dog roast held at night. We’ll accept the invitation from the Knauffs to meet again at the Glider Port, on August 6. Perhaps we’ll have a picnic or covered dish affair. Talk of Bill and Alice Fuchs turned to his Twin J-3, then the twin Aeronca Lancer, and even the Basler tri-motored DC-3. Ron then showed an interesting segment of the EAA video “meeting in a box”.
May 30, 2009 - We had a very successful young eagles event at Mid State airport with rides given to 94 boy scouts. More on this event to follow!
May 7, 2009 - We met in the Shaner Hangar at UNV, and enjoyed a wonderful static display of planes: just outside was Lloyd Huck’s sparkling Champ, Don Bierly’s flawless RV 8, and Angad Sanfhoo’s Pitts, while inside were the Shaner Citation Mustang and Eclipse 500 jets. Tim Bryant, the Shaner Chief Pilot, briefed us on the VLJ. Who wouldn’t want one?? Cruise 370 knots at 41,000 feet, range 1150 miles with one pilot and 3 pax, at about $650 per hour. (OK, that, and the $1M+ price just might dampen our enthusiasm….) They built 260, and have 10 more in the production, but their bankruptcy filing casts a dark shadow on them.
Coming events:
1) May 30 at Mid-State Malcolm Morrison told of a Camporee of about 80 – 100 Boy Scouts working on their Aviation Merit Badge. Perhaps with 6 – 10 planes from 9 to noon we might conduct Young Eagles flights?
2) Also at Mid-State July 18 we might put on a flyin to coincide with Black Moshannon Days.
3) July to October we’ve been invited by Tom Knauff to again hold a picnic meeting at the Gliderport.
Jack Erickson described a wonderful collection of Max Confer’s old aviation magazines he has contributed to our library, which Malcolm Morrison maintains for us.
Dave Dix reported $1516.41 in our Treasury.
April 7, 2009 - Ron Boman and Malcolm Morrison attended the Mid State Airport Authority meeting to get approval for conducting Young Eagle flights on May 30 in conjunction with the regional Boy Scout camporee. The activity was approved and insurance has been received from the EAA. There is the possibility of more than 100 scouts, so anyone interested and able to help by giving rides please contact Malcolm. Also, approval was given for a fly-in/camp-in weekend on July 17/18 at Mid State. More details on this will follow as they develop, but the plan is to have a similar event to the very successful October fly-in. Malcolm and Ron have also been working with Bryan Rodgers to organize an aviation awareness day at University Park airport on August 8. Plans are well underway, pending insurance issues. Look for updates soon.
January 13, 2009 - We were back at Don Bierly's for the annual hands on workshop meeting. Guest speaker Mike Robison gave a talk on owner maintenance and demonstrated the proper way to safety wire fittings. Joe Loomis demonstrated riveting and several members gave it a try. And, Malcolm Morrison gave a presentation on the camper that he converted to a trailer for his Kolb MKII.
December 30 - Due to other commitments, Linda Spanos has stepped down as chapter treasurer. Dave Dix will take over that duty. The chapter would like to thank both Linda and Dave for their service.
October 4 - We had another great fly-in / drive-in / camp-in weekend at the Centre Air Park (N16). The morning fog kept a few away, but the overall turnout was good. Check out the slide show from our friends: http://www.flickr.com/photos/otisair/tags/n16/show/
August 9 - Several chapter members and other local pilots attended the Clearfield fly-in breakfast. Those who flew in, including Tom Pryde and Malcolm Morrison were treated to a free meal. The weather was great as were the pancakes.
July 11, 2008 - We had our meeting at the Centre Air Park this month. There was a good turn out with members, spouses, kids, and pets in attendance and all enjoyed hot dogs, chips, mac & cheese, brownies, refreshments, etc. Flights were taken in aircraft attending including J-3, Super Cruiser, Champ, Chief, Cessna 140, Kolb. Several members camped at the airport and resumed flying in the morning. We were treated to pancakes and bacon for breakfast (thanks Lynn). Thanks to Jack Garbrick for hosting us at his airport, and to Dave Dix, Ron Bowman, Bob Grove, and all of the others that I probably missed for making this a successful event.
Jan 9 - Don Bierly hosted the chapter meeting on January 6 at his workshop. This was our yearly winter "hands on" meeting where we all got to see and try some new things. Ray Masters demonstrated a plasma cutter that we then got to play with. Gerry Gross demonstrated how the ribs are made for the Woodstock glider project that he is building. And Jack Erickson gave a presentation on opposed aircraft engines. Jack has a web site that we will be including in our links that has lots of interesting information. us at University Park Airport.
Nov 9 - Here's some pictures that I just received of the DC-3 that visited us at University Park Airport.
Nov 6 - Elections were held at the November meeting. Officers for 2005 are as follows: President - Steve Dershimer , Vice President - Ray Masters , Treasurer - Denny Sager , Secertary - Malcolm Morrison
Nov 6 - Here are a few pictures from the fly-in weekend that was held at the Centre Air Park. This event was co-sponsored by the Lewistown chapter.
Nov 6 - Back in May our chapter, along with the chapter from Clearfield, organized a fly-in at Mid State airport. Here are a few images from the event. As you can see the weather was great and the event was a huge success. Later we will post a more detailed write-up on the event.
Oct 20 - Well, you're looking at the most recent bit of news. The chapter now has a website. Hopefully we can all use this resource to help communicate chapter events, buisness, and fun stuff. Take a look around the site if you haven't done so already. There is a splash of content on most of the pages to give you an idea of what we might include. We need input from you to fill in more. If you have info on your projects, news, chapter history, events of interest for the calendar, or other links to include, please send them to Malcolm Morrison morrisons5@adelphia.net. Enjoy the site!