The Taledragger
June/July 2004
The Monthly Newsletter of
Chapter 292 of the Experimental Aircraft Association
Serving the Willamette Valley at Independence State Airport, Oregon
Visit our website at http://www.eaa292.org. It is updated regularly by our webmaster, Karen Brown, and it’s your big chance to see all the photos in this issue in color!
The President’s Corner
Hooray! Hooray! It
is official: the loan on our chapter house has been paid off. It has been a
long road to get here with many questioning if we could even succeed at such a
venture. However, we have prevailed, thanks in no small way to the diligent
attention of many chapter members.
I want to recognize a few individuals for all their hard work and perseverance to insure our success. Bill McMichael and Bob Schwarzler for the ground work and planning; all who donated time and/or funds (there were several and I do not remember all their names); Ed Rouleau, for his tireless work as our beginning treasurer and his many hours of work on the construction of our facility; Mike Pongracz for assuming responsibility of our treasury and his tenacious attention to the prudent management of those funds; our past presidents, Kevin Davidson and Jerry Medlock, for fostering the momentum needed to prevail; and to all the members for sticking with the program and pitching in whenever or whatever way possible. We can all take great pride in our accomplishments of the last few years. In addition, Mike utilized his same tenacity to secure our 501(c) 3 tax exemption as well as the property tax exemption.
Thanks to The Noon Patrol and all the members of that group who showed us all how doing what you do best as a fund raiser can work wonders. Their contribution of $18,600 (from the sale of #14 Nieuport 11) last year toward paying off the mortgage was simply brilliant! I’m sure that if we asked the folks at EAA Chapter 105 up at Twin Oaks they could tell us exactly how many pancakes we’d have to flip on Saturday mornings to equal that figure—but my head starts to hurt doing that kind of higher math!
Mortgage Burning: The executive committee will be discussing a mortgage burning party at our next scheduled meeting. There are currently two ideas going at this time. One is a summer barbeque and burning party and the other is a special event at our annual banquet. More to come on that!
Hanger News: “There is a new tool box in town”. Our tireless hanger manager Roger Vasend and his trusty side kick Jerry Medlock have been busy securing new tools for the shop. As most of you know , when the Noon Patrol cleared out of the shop, so did most of the hand tools that they had brought in. Roger and Jerry will be working on re-establishing a number of different hand tools for us to use as we work our various projects. It will be our responsibility as members to ensure those tools remain in the shop and in good working condition. If you use a tool, please put it back when you finish. If you break a tool, repair it or replace it so the next person will have it to use. We must all be good stewards of our resources.
Flag Pole:
Another busy project in the neighborhood is the new memorial flag pole at the
north east corner of our hanger. Clay Kesterson, Bill McMichael, Bob Brown,
and a few other volunteers have spent hours creating a beautiful monument to
honor Erik Kesterson, lost in Iraq last November. Erik’s brother Steve
made the memorial plaque that is mounted at the base of the flag pole. There is
still finish work to be done, but it was ready for an emotional dedication this
Memorial Day. If anyone wishes to lend a helping hand with the finishing
touches, Clay will be happy to put you to work.
Young Eagles: June is now upon us and we are preparing for Young Eagles on the 12th. I have been told we will have 60+ kids, all anticipating the freedom of the skies with our pilots. I hope many of you plan to turn out for this. There is still plenty of work to be done. Carole Gabel is arranging pilots and planes. Volunteers are always welcome and needed to make this event a success, so come on down and put a smile on a young person’s face. Who knows – it might even be your own.
July: July 3rd and 4th is the OPA breakfast in our hanger. Here’s a chance to come out and rub elbows with fellow aviation enthusiasts before departing for Arlington. For those who do not go to Arlington, there will be a regular scheduled meeting on July 10th. Finally, Oshkosh will wrap up the end of July and the beginning of August. All in all, a very busy couple of months!
Let’s have a successful summer, Al Cleveland
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| EVERY OTHER SUNDAY | THE INDEPENDENCE FLYER BUILDERS GROUP | CHAPTER HANGAR, AROUND NOON-ISH |
| JUNE 12TH | YOUNG EAGLES DAY | CHAPTER HANGAR, 8:30 A.M. |
| JULY 7TH TO 11TH | EAA NORTHWEST REGIONAL FLY-IN | ARLINGTON, WA |
| JULY 27TH TO AUGUST 2 | 2004 AIRVENTURE | OSHKOSH, WI |
| AUGUST 14TH | HILLSBORO AIR SHOW | HILLSBORO, OR |
| AUGUST 21ST | ANTIQUE FLY-IN | MCMINNVILLE, OR |
EAA Chapter 292 Purposes --Policies--Meetings--Dues
THE PURPOSE OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (EAA) CHAPTER 292: To promote and encourage the sport and hobby of recreational aviation. To cooperate with and assist governmental agencies in the development of programs relating to aviation activities. To promote and encourage aviation safety in the design, construction, and operation of all types of aircraft. To encourage and engage in research for the improvement and better understanding of aviation and the science of aeronautics. To foster, promote, and engage in aviation education. To foster closer fellowship among its members through the exchange of ideas of mutual interest. Chapter 292 is a private, non-profit organization, and recognized as a 501 (c) (3) institution by the IRS. Contributions to the organization are fully tax-deductible as authorized by law.
CHAPTER 292 AND EAA NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES: EAA National Membership is required for all Chapter 292 members (call 1-800-JOIN EAA). Chapter 292 dues are $48/year for 2004 and are prorated on a $4/month basis for those who join mid-year. For more information both on National and Chapter 292 memberships, please call the Chapter Secretary, Mike Pongracz at (503) 606-9767.
MEETINGS: The general membership meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 10 A.M. at the Chapter Hangar, 4803 Airport Road, at Independence State Airport. Oftentimes special events will supersede the normal schedule, please call the Chapter Secretary to confirm a date if in doubt.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS: The executive board meets at the Chapter Hangar on the second Saturday of each month at 9 A.M. Board meetings are open, and anyone may attend.
NEWSLETTER: The Taledragger is published and mailed one week prior to the general membership meeting. Feature articles, stories relating to flying, technical reports, or classified listings should be made to the newsletter editor one week prior to publication. This is most easily accomplished by e-mail to the editor at pongracz@ashcreekwireless.com. EAA Chapter 292 is not responsible for any modification or maintenance items that appear in the newsletter or in any other correspondence. It is the responsibility of the reader to discuss and get approval for all such items from an appropriate A&P, the FAA or other government official.
Executive Committee Meeting
EAA Chapter 292: May 8, 2004
1. Attendance (12): Cleveland, McMichael, Moreno, Andersen, Gabel, Finberg, Kesterson, Medlock, Vasend, Ruddiman, Schwarzler, Pongracz.
2. Treasurer’s Report: Current check book balance is $5,425. Outstanding balance on the mortgage is only $1,360. Repayment of the loan from the Aircraft Building Fund to principle reduction on the mortgage in the amount of $1,800 was approved. This will facilitate the completion of the Hornet Project and hopefully generate some additional revenues to fund other building projects. The Luscombe Project is temporarily on hold.
3. Flag Pole: The utilities have been located, the pole constructed, and the project is on schedule for Memorial Day.
4. ISAS: The 4th Edition of the bylaws revisions were approved by the board. These will be reviewed once more by the ISAS review committed on May 12, and we’re all hoping that this will lead to a group that can more effectively and efficiently represent all users of 7S5 to the Department of Aviation.
5. Young Eagles: The insurance forms have been filed with National EAA for the June 12th event. Goals for this year are 50YE/ cycle. Carole Gabel is in possession of hundreds of Young Eagles credits and is hoping to release them to EAA Chapter 411 directly. We discussed reminding all pilots about the insurance requirements. Mike will speak with Harry Malette, the new FBO, to see if AirBP can be persuaded to help out on the Young Eagles Fuel Fund similar to Phillips 66. Our current balance in this fund is $611. Thanks again to Buzz Thede Construction for his exceptional generosity toward this fund in recent years!
6. Hangar Rules Signs: Roger Vasend is working on placards to be placed on each man door in the building to properly secure the building upon leaving. Once again the building has been left unsecured, the lights have been left on, and the compressor hasn’t been turned off. Pretty poor potty training guys! I supposed the next step will be to install a video camera and catch the culprit(s) and then flog them in the public square at the next meeting.
7. Tools Policy: This was almost as much fun as the previous topic! Ernie finally talked some sense into us and said that a couple of basic sets of hand tools are needed for general use in the hangar. Group leaders will be responsible for these sets, and we can only hope that they will be treated with respect. $100 was voted to purchase two sets currently available as Costco. With these sets, where everything has a place, perhaps we stand a fighting chance of keeping them intact. Roger and Jerry will mark them appropriately.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Pongracz, Chapter Secretary
2004 Chapter Officers
| PRESIDENT: | Al Cleveland | amcleveland at msn dot com | (503) 838-9929 |
| VICE-PRESIDENT: | Bill McMichael | n116bm at yahoo dot com | (503) 364-8898 |
| SECRETARY/ TREASURER: | Mike Pongracz | Pongracz at ashcreekwireless dot com | (503) 606-9767 |
| WEBMASTER: | Karen Brown | eaa292 at ashcreekwireless.com | (503) 838-4146 |
| NEWSLETTER EDITOR: | Dave Martin | ||
| HANGAR MANAGER: | Roger Vasend | rvasend at outdrs dot net | (503) 743-4327 |
| ASSISTANT HANGAR MANAGER: | Jerry Medlock | medlockj at teleport dot com | (503) 838-2902 |
| TECHNICAL COUNSELOR & FLIGHT ADVISOR: | Ernie Moreno | ewmoreno at worldnet dot att dot net | (503) 838-6878 |
| TECHNICAL COUNSELOR (Metal): | George Genevro | georgegenevro at cs dot com | (503)363-5032 |
| YOUNG EAGLES COORDINATOR: | Carole Gabel | gabelair at qwest dot net | (503) 838-3844 |
Editor’s Note:
As the official record keeper of the chapter for these past ten years I want to make sure that we thank those who have taken their hands out of the pockets and opened up their wallets. We have indeed done an exemplary job as a chapter to finance, build, and now own our hangar complex. In six short years we have gone from being in debt for $75,000 to being debt free. Congratulations!
Thank you to the twelve Founding Members (Baker, Clappison, Davidson, Gilbertson, Giles, Hazlett, McMichael, Pongracz, Rouleau, Schwarzler, van Hoomissen, and Hsu/Burns) who contributed $1,000 each, and the fifteen Sustaining Members (Andersen, Carroll, Costello, Davidson, Francke, Guy, Hill, Medlock, Moreno, Pongracz, Reynolds, Ruddiman, Schwarzler, Tinnell, and Vasend) who have contributed $700 each in this enterprise of ours. Thank you to the twelve members of The Noon Patrol (Carroll, Cleveland, Kesterson, Kimmel, Lewis, McKinley, McMichael, Medlock, Ousterhout, Pongracz, Sieber, and Stevens) whose combined donation of $18,600 really propelled the pay-off of this mortgage to the finish line.
Mike Pongracz
Hangar Maintenance
I had three placards made for the people doors. This is to remind members of the RULES when you are last to leave the building. I also purchased two sets of tools and will be marking them for the club. Al stopped at Sears and picked up a big rolling tool box at a super price to put the tools in. Things just keep getting better at EAA 292. Dennis Gwinn has been working on the English Wheel and it should be complete soon. We then can make some body armor to protect us from the marauding Vikings. Zell Giles has taken on the project of wiring the donated aircraft radio base station so we can hear what the Vikings are doing outside of the hanger.
Thanks,
. The Viking, Roger Vasend
Why Not Rent? Or Get Some Training?
Independence Flyers is set up to assist prospective pilots with their flight training, supply fuel to the aviation community and provide FBO services at the airport. We have:
Cessna 150 Cessna 152 Cessna 172
Four local instructors use our aircraft for training and can take a student through commercial and instrument training. Call the office for details about instructors and fees. Fuel: We have kept our prices low and will continue to do so.
You can reach us through the following numbers:
Office: 503-606-2923 Harry Malette: 503-551-9163 (Cell) 503-838-5286 (Home) Bill Wallace: 503-838-4945
Have You Seen the New Sign?
7S5 has a café again! Bobby and Shelly Muis have reopened the former Annie’s Restaurant as the Starduster Café! They’ve been open for a couple of weeks now and have an exciting new menu. It’s great to have a full-service airport again! (Let’s support our local businesses and make sure they can afford to stay around!)
General Membership Meeting
EAA Chapter 292: May 8, 2004
1. Luscombe Report: Bob spoke about the completed engine, and how we have over $6,000 invested in this component alone. It is in essentially “as new” condition and is pickled on the engine bench. The rest of the project will have to wait for a major infusion of capital and enthusiasm. Bob says he warned us that this would be expensive, but few had ever heard that giant sucking sound of a bank account being depleted like this before.
2. Indy Flyer: Ernie will conduct another of his famous fabric covering seminars in the middle of June. Look for an announcement elsewhere in this issue. [Ernie now finds himself booked solid through June and July and the seminar will be scheduled in August.]
3. Hornet Project: Upgrades are being gathered for the engine. We have assurances that this model engine—with the appropriate upgrades—can be a perfectly acceptable power plant for the Hornet. Al is working with the Explorer Post to completely inspect the wings and prepare them for covering.
4. Static Problems and Refueling: We had quite a discussion regarding fuel fires and plastic gas cans. Be careful out there!
5. Technical Counselor Report: Ernie reported on Rick Tjulander’s Sonerai. He said that when he first inspected the fuselage you could see where he started and where he ended. He had gotten much better at this task over time. But when he went back for a subsequent inspection Rick had gone back and touched up everything and it is a beautiful job!--and a super attitude! Ernie is trying to talk Rick into switching to a VW power plant (after our discussion of the A65 earlier on the Luscombe). And finally, when all else fails, stick with the plans!
6. Cessna 210 Emergency Landing in Salem: Lonnie Kulesia executed a perfect gear-up procedure in Salem recently. The nose gear did extend and there was no prop strike. A more complete report will appear in the OPA Prop Wash. The suspected culprit was a fractured master cylinder.
7. The Delay of Sport Pilot: FAA withdrew the item from consideration at OMB rather than risk almost certain rejection. More to come. I think we’ve all learned not to hold our collective breath.
8. Calendar of Events: The Oregon Air Fair is morphing into something else and won’t be at Albany in September. Stay tuned.
9. Frank’s Wag Aero Cubby: Everyone appreciated a good dose of reality and the beauty of Frank Koch’s project down Bonanza taxiway. Thanks for sharing, Frank!
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Pongracz, Chapter Secretary
Protect Our Planes (POP) Gears Up for Flight Line Safety Volunteer Opportunities EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2004
People from around the world come to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for primarily one purpose: to look at thousands of aircraft that converge on Wittman Regional Airport. To protect these airplanes - and spectators - the POP (Protect Our Planes) Team monitors flight line activities to make sure visitors abide by the time-tested Oshkosh rules: no smoking except in designated areas, and no food or drink within 10 feet of any airplane.
POP now seeks volunteers to join its team from Monday, July 26th (the day before the convention) through Sunday, August 1st. POP patrollers must be at least 14 (ages 14-17 need a parent/guardian with them) and enthusiastic. No experience is necessary - all you need is a smile - and there's a place for people of all fitness levels. It's a great way for families and/or groups to enjoy EAA AirVenture "from the inside." If you're interested in volunteering, e-mail ProtectOurPlanes@yahoo.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ProtectOurPlanes.
Brenda Anderson
EAA Chapter Administrator
920-426-6867
banderson@eaa.org
LOST TOOL PART, PLEASE LOOK!
I wanted to work on a Nieuport fuselage today, and tried to use the "joint jigger" but found that the drill shaft is missing. I will describe the shaft. The shaft is approximately 3/4" diameter and approximately 9" long. It slides through the pillow blocks with a round end to be chucked to a drill and the opposite end hollowed out for a hole-saw bit. Without this piece the complete joint jigger is useless. Please look around and see if anybody has the "joint jigger drill shaft".
Thanks, Jerry.
