The Taledragger
January 2005
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!
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Well, another year closes behind us as we prepare for yet another year of fun and camaraderie. Our activities coordinator, Bob Brown, is already working on an exciting schedule of events for this year. Kevin Davidson was expecting a DVD with lots of footage on the X-Prize winner, Spaceship One, in time for our January meeting. But delivery has been delayed, so we will surprise you with another program for our January 8 meeting. In February, direct from the Independence RV factory, Greg Robl has agreed to do a workshop on sheet metal riveting techniques. For April, Bob has secured Bob Nuckolls to talk to us about aircraft wiring. Yes, I skipped March because we have not filled that slot yet, but we will. Wow, what a party! Take a few good people; add in some great food, a little music plus a touch of libation and you have all the makings of a great evening. I want to thank Bill and Henry for cooking the birds and Paul for slaving over all those birds cutting them into delicious morsels for us all to devour, and our thanks to Marlene and Ernie for the champagne. Jerry for sharing that beautiful tree. And to Shelly for her help and contributions (that last-minute raid on their ice machine was a big help). And to everyone who attended and shared in the festivities. Between the karaoke and the turkey raffle, I think every one had a good laugh and some great fun. Word through the grapevine has it that after winning so much turkey meat, Bill will be selling turkey sandwiches here in the airpark to pay for his karaoke lessons. Any way you slice it, it was good to see everyone there and enjoying themselves.
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No doubt, most of you have now seen the giant footprint to south. No it’s not Bigfoot. It’s the start of a set of twin hangars to be used as aircraft rental space. As a part of this transformation, the ditch along the front of the new hangars was filled in, leaving about 40 feet of ditch in front of our south hangar exposed. After some quick negotiations with the grading contractor, we now have an enclosed drain in place of that ditch, and when weather dries up this spring, we will put together a work party to finish the job and extend our parking. In the meantime, please exercise caution around that area as parking there at this time could be detrimental to your vehicle. Also, please be aware of the new access road across that pipe to the west side of the hangars. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the January meeting
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | ||
| EVERY OTHER SUNDAY | THE INDEPENDENCE FLYER BUILDERS GROUP | CHAPTER HANGAR, AROUND NOON-ISH |
| JANUARY 8th | EXECUTIVE BOARD | CHAPTER HANGAR, 8:30 A.M. |
| JANUARY 8th | GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING | CHAPTER HANGAR, 10:00 A.M. |
| APRIL 2ND and 3rd | AEROELECTRIC CONNECTION SEMINAR | CHAPTER HANGAR, 8:00 A.M. |
| APRIL 16th | ANNUAL PROCICIENCY TRAINING (APT) | GABEL'S HANGAR, 2:00 P.M. |
EAA Chapter 292 Purposes—Policies—Meetings—DuesTHE 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 member s 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 'editor (at) eaa292 (dot) org'. 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. |
2005 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: | Mike Pongracz | Pongracz at ashcreekwireless dot com | (503) 606-9767 |
| TREASURER: | Bob Schwarzler | ES-FSR at pioneer dot net | (541) 487-7229 |
| WEBMASTER: | Karen Brown | eaa292 at ashcreekwireless dot com | (503) 838-4146 |
| NEWSLETTER EDITOR: | Dave Martin | windwing1 at juno dot com | (503) 838-2131 |
| 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 |
| MOWING COORDINATOR: | Dale Finberg | dalefinberg at aol dot com | (503) 364-7010 |
Executive Committee Meeting
EAA Chapter 292: December 11, 2004
- 1. Attendance: (10) Cleveland, Moreno, Schwarzler, Brown, Medlock, Finberg, Vasend, Martin, Davidson, Pongracz.
- 2. Hangar Managers Report: New center-pull towel dispensers were approved for the bathrooms. Roger is working on the dust collection system and the docking arrangement. Jerry is adding new outlets to this area and replacing the exterior flood lights which have self-destructed.
- 3. Treasurer’s Report: Current check book balance is $6,766. 37 or 90 members have paid their dues. All bills are current. The Annual Report will be filed prior to December 15th.
- 4. Project Report: The Indy Flyer Project starts back up tomorrow, and the Hornet is ready for engine testing. The Legal Eagle is on hold and we are committed to test flying it and sale later in the spring. We had an excellent discussion about how to help every member stay after the regular meeting and actually work on an airplane—chapter projects and other planes here on the field. This should be our primary focus. To that end we want to stock the freezer with Costco polish dogs and buns and have a quick lunch after the general meeting. Then we want the leaders of the Hornet and the Indy Flyer to work on these two aircraft for a couple of hours at least and give members a chance to touch a plane. This might involve a change in emphasis to become managers rather than hands on craftsmen themselves, but this challenge to become teachers and develop skills in others is a goal worth pursuing. All agreed that only so many can get around one airplane, and what is needed is several different venues with many different styles and types of aircraft for all tastes and talents. No members should ever again be able to say “We never get to work on anything.” We agreed to try to develop opportunities to experience different projects and different building techniques. Mike Pongracz agreed to take a couple of people who might want to work on a pulled rivet airplane like his Zenair 601XL/Corvair, he was going to ask two of his neighbors who are working on wood projects if they would like to do the same—Bob Ross and his Loelhe Parasol, and John Esch who is doing a KR-2S/Corvair. Karen Brown agreed to take a couple of folks under her wing who want to see what an RV-7A is all about, and Jerry Medlock will do the same with his Nieuport 11 project. We’ll post the names of willing “mentors” and their phone numbers in the hangar and see if we can’t develop this into a chapter hands-on teaching scheme. We had a joke in the Nieuport Aircraft Factory that if you visited for more than ten minutes we’d put a wrench in your hands! That’s exactly what most of our guests and visitors are hoping will happen—and we need to help make that a reality! So, next meeting it’s Polish Dogs and working on something for a couple of hours. Tell the wife you’re going to stay and actually work on something the next Saturday! Or stay and help Roger work on the hangar—he needs some help too. Let’s bring the hangar back to life again!
- 5. Flying Club: Kevin Davidson is still exploring options about the possible structure of such an organization based around LSA and Sport Pilot. The Executive Committee wants to help nurture this and is very supportive.
- 6. The Front Ditch: After much discussion, the matter was referred to the membership for an Internet vote: “The Executive Committee is requesting a vote of the general membership. The Executive Committee (Cleveland, Vasend, Schwarzler, Finberg, Martin, Medlock, Brown, Moreno, Davidson, and Pongracz) met today, Saturday, December 11, 2004. They unanimously endorsed a plan to spend $1,000 to install a 20-inch culvert with a clean-out and fill in the final 20 feet of the ditch along Airport Road south of our current parking lot and connecting to a large commercial hangar being constructed south of our location at the airport. We will gain three or four parking spots in front of our building doing this while at the same time removing a potential hazard. We will wait until the spring to complete the project which will include removing some of the round rock in the back, transferring it to the ditch in the front, and replacing it with ¾-inch-minus rock to improve the parking in the rear of the building. This second phase will require additional funds for rock but Roger Vasend has offered his equipment and volunteer labor will be used to properly level the area and compact the surface. The Executive Committee is only authorized to spend $500 or less, and an affirmative vote of the General Membership is required to proceed. The contractor needs to know whether or not to proceed at 8 am on Monday. Although 70 of 90 members have active Internet accounts, if you know of another member without internet access, please contact them and help them vote on your machine. Please vote immediately. “
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7. Major Donation: Bob and Karen Brown have joined the distinguished list of Sustaining Patrons and have caught up to year eight. This very generous donation will help considerably to defray the expenses of the parking lot improvements. Thank you both!
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Pongracz, Chapter Secretary
NOT PAID YOUR DUES YET?
(44 of 90 already have!)
PLEASE TREAT THIS AS A BILL AND SEND A CHECK TODAY.
Chapter 292 of the Experimental Aircraft Association
Dues are due January 1, 2005 for all members.
The Financial Part: (Please check at least one)
[ ] I’m enclosing a check for $48 for my year 2004 chapter dues.
[ ] I’m enclosing a check for $100 for my tax-deductible yearly pledge to the Building Fund.
The Roster Update Part:
[ ] All the information on the roster enclosed is still correct.
[ ] If your EAA # is “Applied” or blank, please provide the proper #
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 2005 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.
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The Save a Tree Part
[ ] Save the paper, save the stamp, and keep the digits flowing! I’m fine with just the electronic
version of The Taledragger. Please remove my name from the snail mail list.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO:
Mike Pongracz, Chapter Secretary
649 Airport Way
Independence, OR 97351
Do Your Electrical System Right the First Time!
AeroElectric Connection Workshop by Bob Nuckolls!
Schedule for Saturday April 2, 2005 in Independence, Oregon
8:00 - 8:30 Registration
- • Hand outs, getting acquainted . . . there might even be coffee and donuts . . .
8:30 - 11:30 morning session:
- • Parts Selection - "What's all this 'aircraft quality' Stuff Anyhow?"
- • Failure Mode Effects Analysis - Confidence by Design
- • DC Power Fundamentals - Understanding "the Force"
- • Batteries
- • Engine Driven Power Sources
- • Voltage Regulators
- • Grounding
- • Over Voltage Protection
- • Electrical System Instrumentation
11:30 - 12:30 Break for lunch
12:30-5:00 Afternoon Session
- • Wire Selection and Installation
- • Wire Termination and Connectors
- • Circuit Protection
- • Switches Relays and Contactors
- • Lighting and Lighting Controls
- • Antennas and Feedlines (including antenna analyzer demonstration)
- • Engine Instrumentation
Saturday Evening
Should we plan get together to share an evening meal and swap a few stories ? ? ?
Schedule for Sunday April 3, 2005 in Independence, Oregon
8:00-12:00 morning session:
- • Noise - Antagonist, propagation paths and victims . . . .
- • Tools, Wiring Techniques and Parts Selection Philosophy
- • Hands-on demonstrations of useful crimp tools and soldering techniques.
Tuition: $150.00
Visit www.eaa292.org and use links to sign up for this great opportunity.
