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More than 300 aircraft are ex- pected to lly into Camden for the Experimental Aircraf t Associalion's f ly-in. Sport planes like this Great Lakes, owned by Gren Seibels, willbe on display along with exotic homebuilts, antiques and the popular warbi rds. (Aeronautics Commission photo)

300 Aircraft Expected For Camden EAA Fly-ln

EAA President, Aviation and loyal member of the been with the EAA so long and EAA, said he expects about 300 he's respected so highly that Paul Poberezf,y, aircraft during the three-day wherever he goes, he attracts a Wiil Visit Show af'fair. crowd." In addition, National EAA Activities at the fly-in include president Paul Poberezny will the banquet Saturday at 8 p.m. at visit the fly-in and speak at the the Camden City Arena and an awards banquet Saturday early bird party Friday evening at Old airplanes of all types- evening. Poberezny is a true the Camden Holiday Inn. There classics, antiques, exotic home- devotee of back-to-basics, will be no air show at this year's builts and lovingly restored war- grass roots flying. He and the fly-in, Hawkins said. birds-will descend on Camden EAA are constantly seeking Chapter lll, an antique/clas- Sepl.22-24 during the fall fly-in ways to reduce the cost and sic chapter of the EAA, includes sponsored by the Experimental complexity of flying and put the North Carolina, Virginia and part Aircraft Association's (EAA) fun back in aviation. of South Carolina. Membershio Chapter lll. "He's been called a lot of in the chapter is open to all who Bill Hawkins, owner of Hawk things," Hawkins said. "But he's love old airplanes. SOUTH CAROLINA AERONAUTICS COMMISSION President Proclaims 1 978 Crealed in 1935 10 loster air commerce wilhrn lhe slalei lo have suDervrsron over aeronautical aclivities and tacilrt es In the slale: to promulgate and enlorce National Aviation Year rules and regulatrons regardrng the licensing ol air Dlanes and 0rlots andlo coooeraie in lh? establishment President Jimmy Carter re- and ooeratron o{ airoorts cently lssued the following proc- James B. Edwards lamation Governor in commemoration of the 7Sth anniversary of powered Commlsaloneru flight. :-"**"8% Joseph Wilder, Chmn. Barnwell o Ralph Schmidt, V. Chmn. Greenville z This year, 1978, is the diamond 4 Norris Thomas Charleston \F jubilee anniversary of aviation. Thomas L. Gregory Columbia Seven- years !!- Michael L. Laughlin Arken ty-five ago on December 17, al James T. Anderson Chester Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright +t^.-t-,.'l' Fred G. Edwards Hemingway Brothers launched man into the age of 'vo3 - 191u powered llight. The magnitude of the pharmaceuticals Slalf heritage of Orville and Wilbur Wright is and other high- priority items public John W. Hamilton Director heroic. The significance of their important to the Jack Barry Deputy Director achievement to men and women welfare and commerce, has become Bill Goodwin Editor everywhere is profound. largely dependent upon the speed, ef- ficiency and safety of air transport. At 10:30 in the morning on that cold Ofllc.r !l Columbla m.lropolltrn Alrport Aviation today is one of America's and windy day Orville, aboard his mrlllng rddrlr|: P.O.8or 1769, Columbb, greatest enterprises and among its s.c.29202 fragile "Wright Flyer," was driven aloft largest employers; a major contributor by a four cylinder 12 horsepower in the social and culturalenhancement engine also ingeniously fashioned by American public the two brothers. This first successful of the and, in the inter- national arena, an instrument of signal California Pilot f light in a heavier-than-air powered air- importance in the deterrence of Killed During Meet craft lasted but 12 seconds and cover- ed a distance of only 120 feet. aggression and as a mighty defender A California pilot competing in the In the seventy-five years since that of oeace. THEREFORE, National Unlimited Soaring Champion- historic flight, the science of aeronau- in this 75th anniver- year powered ship at Chester was killed last month tics and the prowess of American sary of flight, I, JIMMY CARTER, President when his sailplane crashed into a corn industry have combined to make of the United field near Mt. Croghan. aviation a giant among the Nation's States of America, do hereby designate year jubilee Norman W. Hunter Jr. of Atherton, transportation and communication the 1978, diamond anni- versary of powered flight, as National Calif ., died Aug.9 f rom injuries received systems. Air transportation has be- when the wing of his Nimbus ll hit a come the prime public carrier between Aviation Year. And further, pecan tree as he was attempting a American cities and to international To commemorate the historic achievements of Wright landing. The aircraft flipped over and points. And the movement of cargo, es- the Brothers, joint crashed inverted. pecially perishable goods, life saving the Congress, by resolution of December 17, 1963 (77 Stat. 402,36 U.S.C. 169), designated the seven- NTSB Urges Increased teenth day of December ol each year as Wright Brothers Day and requested Stall/Spin Training the President to issue annually a proc- lamation inviting the people of the The National Transportation Safety mendations relating to stall/spin prob- United States to observe that day with Board (NTSB), concerned by the con- lems," the board said appropriate ceremonies and activities. tinued occurrence of stall/spin acci- The NTSB first asked the FAA to do NOW, THEREFORE, I. JIMMY dents in recent years, has urged the something about increased stall/spin CARTER, President of the United FAA to require increased emphasis on training back in 1972. After making its States of America, do hereby call upon stall/spin awareness in flight training own study, the FAA agreed that the people of this Nation, and their local courses. additional stall training or intentional and national government officials, to The NTSB said between 1974 and spin training would help reduce inad- observe Wright Brothers Day, 1976 there were 723 stall/spin acci- vertent stalls and spins. However, the December 17, 1978, with appropriate dents resulting in 668 fatalities and246 NTSB said it is not aware of any efforts ceremonies and activities, both to serious injuries. to implement the results of the study recall the accomplishments of the "Many of these accidents could through pilot training requirements of Wright Brothers and to provide a stim- have been prevented if the FAA had the FAR's. ulus to aviation in this country and implemented past safety board recom- throughout the world. Greenville Air Show 9*sne Set September 10th Sept. 10: Greenville Downtown Airport, The Valiant Air Command, flying In addition, a J unkers J U-52 reported Greenville, S.C.: Eleventh Annual Air authentic World War ll fighter planes, to be Hitler's staff airplane during the Show for Boys Home of the South. will be the highlight attraction at the war, will be flown by author Martin Sept. 10-15: Houston, Tex. Flying Phy- 1 1th annual Greenville Air Show Sept. Caidin. Caidin, an aviation and space sicians Assn's. annual meeting, Astro 10 at the Greenville Downtown Airoort. writer, is the author of "Cyborg;" the Village Hotel. Contact: Albert Carriere, According to organizer Terry Gantt story of a bionic-limbed astronaut on 801 Green Bay Rd., Lake Bluff ,1160044. the show has been held as a fund rais- which the hit TV series "Six Million Sept. 12-14: St. Louis, Mo. National ing event for the Boys Home of the Dollar Man" is based. Business Aircraft Assn's. 31 st annual South for the past 1 1 years. This is the Other performers include Burd meeting. Contact: Joe Mason, NBAA, first year that the Valiant Air Command Maypoles, the "Flying Mayor" frorn One Farragut Square, Washington, has performed, however. Florida; Dan Steal from Pennsylvania D.C. 20006. Phone (202) 783-9000. Using At-6's and a P-51, pilots will and his Pitts Special and Pat Epps of Sept. 14-17: Atlanta, Ga. Reunion of demonstrate dogfights, strafing runs Atlanta, flying a Bonanza. the 452nd Bomb Group. Contact: Ron and other military maneuvers that The show will begin at 2 p.m. and end Blaylock, 2103 Center Ave., New Bern, should prove an exciting spectacle for at 4 p.m. The airport will be closed to N.C. 28560. the wholefamily. There willalso be stat- traffrc f rom 1 :30 to 4:30 p.m. Static dis- Sepl. 22-24: Camden, EAA Antique ic displays, aerobatics and air rides. plays will be open beginning at 10 a m. Chapter 3's fallfly-in. Contact: Geneva McKiernan, 5301 Finsbury Place, Charlotte, N.C. 2821 1 . Telephone (704) NASA Aviation Official 366-1 743. Sept. 25-29: Indianapolis, lnd. National Association of State Aviation Officials To Speak In Columbia Conference. Contact: Carla David, Calvin Pitts, Aviation Safety Special- speed of 67 to 70 mph and rt will be very Aeronautics Commission of Indiana, ist with the National Aeronautics and ouiet. Room 1025, State Office Bldg., 100 N. Space Administration's (NASA's) And he will probably tell you about Senate Ave., Indianapolis, lnd. 46204. Ames Research Center in California, the Bell tilt-rotor propjet which NASA rs Telephone (31 7) 633-6545. will be in Columbia Wednesday, Sept. 6, testrng for short takeoff and landing Oct.2-4: University of Oklahoma, Nor- to talk about the agency's aeronautical applications. lt takes off and lands like man, Okla., American Association of research. a helicopter but can fly at 390 mph. tts Airport Executive National Airports "Everyone knows about our space 2S-foot long props turn at a lazy 400 Conference. Contact: C.P. Mangum Jr., efforts, but few realize how deeply rom, 2029 K St. N.W., Washington, D.C. NASA is involved in aviation research Pitts' talk will begin at 7.30 p m. at the 20006. (202) 331 -8994. and development," he said. Quality Inn at Broad River Road and l- Oct. 24-26: Oklahoma City, Okla.;first Using slides, films, models and other 20. lt is open to the public. Atl pilots and Aviation Maintenance Foundation devices, Pitts creates a unique presen- persons interested in aviation are en- symposium. Contact: AMFI, P.O. Box tation that gives his audience an inter- couraged to attend. 739, Basin, Wyoming 82410. esting insight into NASA's work. The Columbia visit is oart of a series Ocl. 24-27 : Mobile, Ala. ; Southeastern He willtellyou about a short-haul air- of visits Pltts is making to each FAA dis- Airport Managers Association Annual craft NASA rs working on for the air- trict during a year-long NASA Conference at the Mobile Sheraton. lines: able to land at a 9-degree angle, awareness program authorized by the Contact: Bob (Robert H.) Waddle, instead of a 3-degree slant like today's agency. The talk is sponsored by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. (803) jets; it will be able to take off and land FAA and the S.C. Aeronautics 794-3419. on a 2,000 f oot runway, have a landing Commission. AV-ED Offering Monthly ATP Course AV-ED, Inc., is now offering a two- Instrument Pilot ground school. Both Commercial, instrument and flight day Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) test courses will be four days long and be instructor written courses will also be preparation course each month. The given on two consecutive weekends, offered. For further information call next class will be held Oct. 7 and 8 in Sept. 23, 24,30 and Oct. 1 Fred Begy or Jeff Trumbower toll free Columbia. Future classes will be held at 1 -800/922-2224. at other locations rn the state at times A one-day co-pilot course, which is to be announced, good emergency training for passen- AV-ED, Inc., is located across from Other courses scheduled include a gers and wives of pilots, is scheduled Owens Field in Columbia at 1009 Private Pilot ground school and an Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 Airport Blvd. Florence-Darlington TEC Expands A&P Program The nostalgia fad has hit almost Florence-Darlington TEC's aviation classes beginning Sept. 25. every facet of American society, avia- maintenance technology program, the Amid reports of aviation industry tion included, but the days of patching oldest FAA-certified course of its type hiring increases by major corporations, up those flying machines with bailing in South Carolina, has been training the program offers instruction on all wire and a pair of pliers is gone forever. technicians for the aviation field since types of aircraft ranging from single Complex aircraft designs and ad- 1967. Beginning this fall, the college engine pleasure planes to commercial vanced engines, new, lightweight will expand the program to include and military models. metals and intricate electronic systems evening classes. "We try to round out our instructional have pushed aviation technology far "Aviation is growing rapidly and program so that a student can go to beyond the visions of early pioneers. we're expanding the program to meet work on almost any type aircraft after "When you look back;ust a couple of these employment demands," Pointe graduating from TEC," Pointe added. decades and see the advances made maintains. "Since the course began, "lt is important to expose our future in 1et engines alone, you can get some we've trained more than 175 techni- technicians to the widest oossible idea about how fast aviation techno- cians for the field." career opportunities. Through this pro- logy moves," veteran technrcian The number of aircraft technicians gram, they strive for technical excel- Homer Pointe, Florence-Darlington needed is expected to increase faster lence, confidence, mature judgment Technical College's aircraft mainten- than the average for all occupajions and experience. All these f actors, ance department head, said. "Each through the mid-1980's, according to along with technical knowledge of air- day's mail brings in volumes of infor- the U.S Department of Labor. In addi- craft, are demanded of an aviation mation on changes in aviation. Almost tion to jobs resulting f rom growth, many maintenance technician." as soon as one concept is designed openings will result from the need to re- Detailed information concerning the and put into operatjon, another rdea place technicians presently employed. college's associate degree aviation comes along and changes it " Job opportunities in general aviation maintenance program is available by Today, mosl travelers hardly think are expected to be good, the Labor calling 803-662-8151, Florence, S.C., twice about f lying thousands of feet' Department reports. The number of or writing P.O. Drawer F-8000, 29501. above the ground, The confidence they aircraft used by companies for execu- The program is VA and FAA approved. have in aircraft is a tribute to the oeoole tive transportation is expected to grow who maintain them. Aircraft mainte- rapidly, thus increasing the demand for nance technicians perform scheduled technicians. Flight Instructor marntenance, make reparrs and com- Business and executive flying in Refresher Course plete inspections required by the Fed- 1976 (the most recently reported year) .l eral Aviation Administralion (FAA) covered more than .5 billion miles. On Set Oct. 14-16 In order to keep aircraft in top operat- the FAA's registration books that year, ing condition. many technicians spe- there were more than 47,800 general A Flight Instructor Refresher Course cialtze in scheduled maintenance on aviation aircraft flying, an increase of conducted by the AOPA Air safety engines, airframes, and instruments. more than six per cenl over the pre- Foundation will be held in Columbia vious year. Oct. 14-16 at the Quality Inn, l-20 and To work on aircraft, persons must be Broad River Rd. licensed by the FAA as "airframe This course provides a good oppor- NOTAMS mechanics," or "powerplant mechan- tunity for flight instructors, instructor ics." Some technicians gain combina- applicants, ground instructors or FBO's AIKEN MUNICIPAL: Approach lights tion licenses which enable them to to renew their ratings or get up-to-date on runway 24 oul of service. work on any part of an airplane. refresher training. BENNETTSVILLE: Southwest 500 The forecast for general aviation is The course is conducted in coop- feet of runway 6-24 closed due to brrght according to the industry and eration with the FAA and completion of construction. the Department of Labor. Sales of new the three-day course will normally be CHARLESTON AFB/MUNICIPAL: aircraft are expected to be up by 1 1 per accepted by FAA representatives for Approach lights on runway 15 out of cent, with a greater demand for turbo- renewal of flight instructor certificates service. prop models Total projected factory with all ratings. However, if your certifi- COLUMBIA MFTRO: Threshold of billings should top $t Z billion in orders. cate has expired, a standardization runway 23 displaced 412 feel. What this means directly is that avi- ride will be required. GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN For ation maintenance technicians willf ind Instructors this year will be Al runway lights on runway 18-36, key more lobs awaiting them when they Passell, Joe Vorbeck and Bert Greene. microphone three times on 123 0 and complete their training," Pointe said The course fee is $50 For f urther infor- five more times for medium intensity. "Our students have been very suc- mation write or call Frederick R. King, GREENWOOD COUNTY: Runway cessful in their employment efforts." Director, Flight Instructor Department, 18-36 closed Registration for the fall quarter AOPA Air Safety Foundation, Box MYRTLE BEACH AFB: Aooroach session of aviation maintenance will be 5800, Washington, D.C 20014 Calltoll lights on runway 17 out of service conducted Sept 21 and 22, with free 1 -800/638-0853. Sfafesboro to Columbia Electrician Flies To School A Commanche 260 may not be ideal Roesel is secretary-treasurer of his the National Electrical Codes to pass transportation for most students, bul father's electrical and mechanical the master's certifying exam in South for Ab Roesel it gets him nicely back contracting firm in Statesboro, Ga. The Carolina. and forth from home to school. H.A. Sack Co. does business in Roesel heard that Midlands TEC In lact, it's the only way he can make Georgia and South Carolina. Roesel offered such a course and he made it to class on time because he lives 140 holds a master electrician's certificate olans to attend. miles from school. in Georgia, but he needed a course in "We have technical schools closer to home," he said, "but the ones near me either don't have airports and don't offer the codes or else they lust don't offer the codes period." Roesel has been flying back and forth once a week for nearly'10 weeks. He will finish up the first week of Sep- tember. It takes Roesel about 40 minutes to make the 140-mile trip. Running at 180 mph, the Commanche burns about 12 gallons per hour. Roesel parks the plane at Eagle Aviation at Columbia Metropolitan near TEC's nearby airport campus. At f irst, he rode a bicycle over to the campus, but now, he says, Eagle gives him a ride over. Roesel got interested in flying like most young boys-"Seeing airplanes and thinking that was so great." He flew helicopters in the Army and later flew OV-1 Mohawks for the National Guard. He holds a commer- cial instrument rating for rotorcraft and Ab Roesel fixed wing. Agreement Paves Way For New Terminal Charleston City officials and the ments are located. Gehring said the Authority has an Charleston County Aviation Authority "Our most immediate project is approved layout plan, an approved have reached an agreement in construction of a new terminal build- master plan and an approved environ- principle which will pave the way for ing," Gehring said. "That's the whole mental impact statement. Assuming the Authority to build a badly needed purpose of the agreement. The County the agreement receives the appropri- new terminal building on the field. Aviation Authority was created for the ate approvals the new facility could be James J. Gehring, Director of Air- express purpose of resolving the air- built and occupied within four years. ports for the Authority, said the agree- port issue and building a new terminal. ment is expected to be formally Preliminary plans call for a three- approved by Charleston City Council concourse terminal building and a at a meeting this month. Under the parallel runway for general aviation agreement, the Authority would buy the traffic. Drainage Work Scheduled airport from the city for $3 million to be Gehring said the Authority owns At Columbia Airporl paid 1 over a 0-year period. The author- 1,400 acres of land southwest of run- The main runway at Columbia ity would get '137 about acres and all way 15-33 which it can develop for a Metropolitan Airport, runway 1 1-29, will the fixtures and equipment owned or terminal and aviation related purposes. be closed for a four-day period some- leased by the city which it uses in the 'The land was bought three years ago time in the next two months for drain- operation of the terminal. The city with that in mind. age work, according to airport director would retain about 1 10 acres east of "We're probably in better shape than Bob Waddle. the railroad track on which the Holiday any other airport in the country when it When the construction is scheduled. Inn, the C&S Bank and other imorove- comes to space," he said. pilots will be notified. FAA Nofes Engine Power Loss Greatest Accident Cause

For several years, "power loss" has takeoff from water in fuel even though gine controls smoothly, abrupt move- been the grea"test sirlgle type of general the sumps were drained: and one had ments can result in engine malfunction aviation accidents and accounts for dirt and water in f uel tank and and power loss. (8) Avoid overspeed, between 21 and 23 oer cent of allacci- carburetor.) overboost, and overheat. dents. Analysis shows that accidents have resulted from: D. FuelSystem Design. Accidents B. FuelManagemenl. (1) In relation have resulted because pilots and to airplane performance, the fuel quan- A. Personnel Errors. (1) Operations maintenance personnel failed to tity on board the aircraft is only "time in which exceeded the limitations of the become familiar with the different f uel your tanks." Management of that time powerplant (2) Failure of maintenance systems and' bperating procedures. should rank high on the list of a pilot's personnel to utilize acceptable main- Design changes, accomplished with- priorities. Be fully familiar with the air- Ienance proceoures, out proper evaluation, the lack of stan- craft f uel system and f uel management dardization of controls configuration procedures. (2) Make adequate pre- B. Failure ol Engine, Engine Part, among aircraft, plus the peculiarities in flight preparations to ensure that suf- or System Component. (1) Engines aircraft f uel system designs, have con- ficient clean fuel is on board the air- were operated beyond the overhaul trrbuted to power-loss accidents. craft for the time to destination, plus an time recommended by the manufac- adequate reserve, predicated on turer (2) There was noncompliance Recommendations airplane performance. (3) Know and with airworthiness reouirements re- The following are recommended understand the positions of the aircraft garding inspection, overhaul, repair, operating practices that could help fuel selector valves. Markings should preservation, andlor replacement of reduce engine power-loss accidents: be legrble, valve should be easy and parts (3) Design changes and altera- smooth to operate and with positive lions were completed without engi- A. General. (1) Know the limitations detent action. (4) Be familiar with the neering evaluation and approval (4) of the aircraft and aircraft oower-olant. sequence for selecting f ueltanks of the Parts failed due to operation outside Avoid operating in excess of those limi- aircraft. The use of fuel from tank(s) operating limitations, i.e., overtemp, tations. Be sure all engine(s) are within other than as recommended (espe- overboosl, low oil pressure, etc. acceptable operating parameters prior cially during takeoff and landing) can to takeoff . Keep proficient in allengine result in eventual fuel starvalion. Many C. Fuel Starvation and Exhaus- and systems operating procedures, in- aircraft return unused fuel from the tion. (1) Fuel starvation (fuel on board cluding emergency procedures. Use carburetor to a tank. lf that tank is full, the aircraft but not suoolied to the the checklist during normal and emer- the fuel goes overboard through the engine(s) ) and f uel exhaustion (no f uel gency operations. (2) Followthe manu- vent and is lost, thus reducing range. available on board the aircraft)resulted facturer's operating instructions. Have (5) A pilot should know the total in 1 9 per cent of the engine power-loss a qualif ied person investigate all abnor- USABLE fuel on board the aircraft accidenls. This usually results f rom im- mal engine operating conditions (oil before flying. The UNUSABLE fuel proper preflight planning or improper and f uel consumption, low power, should not be considered when plan- f uel management procedures. (21 vibration, engine instrument readings, ning a flight. (6) Make a visual inspec- Contamination continues to be a nota- etc ). (3) Positively utilize a powerplant tion to assure that the f uel tanks are f ull. ble factor in f uel starvation accidents. and propellor maintenance program lf you are in the habit of flying with Advisory Circular 20-43C, Aircraft Fuel which gives full consideration to the partial f uel loads, use positive means to Control. contains valuable information FARs and manufacturer's recommen- know the quantity of fuel on board the that alerts the aviation community of dations (4) Keep abreast of technical aircraft before flight. Complete trust rn the inadvertent mixing or contamina- information related to the aircraft fuel, fuel gauges has often resulted in f uel tion of turbine and piston fuel and pro- orl parts, airworthiness directives, depletion short of destination and acci- vides recommended servicing proce- manuf aclurer's technical publications, dents (7) Make a thorough fuel drain dures, (We have had three fuel con- etc (5) Know proper procedures when check of all sumps before flight. Con- tamination accidents in South Carolina engine inlet or carburetor icing condi- sult the owner's manual for proper pro- within the last six weeks. one source tions are encountered (6) Follow en- cedures. (8) During preflight rnspec- traced to a contaminated fuel truck, gine manuf acturer's inspection proce- tion, determine that all tank vent ooen- one aircraft that was parked outside on dures following propeller strike or en- ings are clear of obstructions. (9) unlevel terrain had enoine failure on gine sudden stoppage. (7) Operate en- Check fuel flow from each tank to FAA Noles

The articles on these two pages were written for the news- letter by Frank Kelley, Accident New Slide Shows Prevention Specra/rsf with the FAA General Aviation District Office in Columbia. Available For Meetings

We are very happy to announce the lower the accident rate by appealing to availability of 15 new safety slide-tape lhe more experienced pilots because presbntations for the Accident Preven- the more experienced pilots have had engine(s) prior to taxi. (10) Determine tion Program in Columbia. GAMA, the the most accidents. primers that hand are closed and General Aviation Manuf acturer's Let's all work together to help im- locked in the detent after use. (11) Be Association, in conjunction with many prove our industry's safety record f ully familiar with f uel boost pump oper- of the GAMA member comoanies, are which is good, but which can be better. ating procedures. (12) When switching sponsoring this series in an effort to tanks, visually check the fuel selector promote the safe, reliable use of gener- position and the fuel quantity in the al aviation aircraft, engines, and avion- Maintenance Notes selected tank after moving the selector. ics, in support of FAA's Accident Pre- (13) After switching tanks, monitor the vention Program. Control Cables Chafing fuel pressure until you are sure there is Each presentation consists of a fuel flow frorn the tank. series of slides, a tone synchronized Several DC3/C47 aircraft have audio-tape cassette, and a four-page been found to have elevator control C. Maintenance. (1) Maintenance or longer printed handout intended for cables binding or chafing where the should include inspection of fuel cells distribution following each seminar. cables pass through the station 63 and tanks for discrepancies such as Subject titles are: bulkhead. Operators are urged to in- collapse, contamination, vent obstruc- spect their airplanes as soon as ton, internal damage, security, leaks, "Descenl to the MDA and Beyond" possible for cable condition and ade- guage accuracy, and general condi- "Don't Fllrt-Sklrt'em" quate clearance at station 63 through tion. (2) Periodicatty make a visual "Englne Operatlon for Pllots" full elevator travel. check of the fuel filter for condition "Facts ol Twln Englne Flylng" and/or contamination. (3) Check "General Avlatlon Normally Asplrat- Bolts Found Loose operation and security of f uel selector ated, Dlrect Drlve, Englne Severall A1888 airplanes have re- and system control handles and/or Operatlon" portedly lost aileron control due to bolt knobs. (4) During maintenance, a de- "Handle Llke Eggs" P/N AN4-7A backing out of the nut tailed inspection should be made of "How to Fly Your HSl" plate attached to the aileron rib. This fuel quantity indicating system wiring, "Malntenance Aspects of Ownlng bolt attaches the aileron control oush- components, and calibration. (5) De- Your Own Alrplane" pull rod. sign changes and alterations to aircraft "Multl-Englne Emergency engines should be done with approved Procedures" VariEze Problems data. (6) Replacement of engine parts "Pllot Prerogatlves" We have been informed that the should be completed f ollowing "Prefllghtlng Your Avlonlcs" design of the home-built manufacturer's instructions. (7) Main- "Propeller Operatlon and Care" VariEze may cause an airf low pressure tenance should be accomolished in "Stepplng Up to a Complex low area that accordance with the manufacturer's Alrplane" tends to allow engine oil to be drawn recommendations. (8) Dress out "Take Olf Performance from the breathertube, An oilseparator installation propeller blade nicks, dents, scratches, Conslderatlons lor the Slngle reportedly corrects this etc., as necessary, to prevent fatigue Englne Alrplane" condition. The Greenville EAA Chapter cracks that could cause propeller "Tlme In Your Tankg" can furnish additional information. blade failure resulting in power loss. "Weathervlse: Go or No Go?" "Why VSSE?" Unauthorized Modilications Through the individual and collective Two fatal incidents have been re- efforts of the aviation community, we These presentations vary in time ported due to unauthorized alterations hope '10 to eliminate factors that have from to 30 minutes each. We witl be to Green Star Systems Model GSE-3 caused power engine loss accidents. willing to assist with these meetings as parachutes. Modifications pertain to in the past. We now have more topics of removing box stitching attaching the The above information was current interest to pilots in a wider shoulder pad to riser and removing the extracted f rom AC 20-105 dated 6-9- range of experience than we have back lateral diagonal changing the 78 in an effort to try to reduce the ever had. harness to an "H" "power confiouration with a loss" type of accident. We think we can do more now to back cross-strap. SOUTH CAROLINA .{ERONAUTICS COMMISSION BULK RATE Box l76i U. S. POSTAGE Cor.uvnre, Sourn Canolttse' 29202 PAID Columbia, S. C. PERMIT NO. 75

Carolina Flying Farmers lnvite New Members (Editor's note) The following ar- and also to help develop public accep- hand-man" to the president. ticle on the lnternatronal Flying tance of light aircraft. The Flying Farm- Our chapter has meetings once a Farmers and the group's Caroltna ers are men and women who are month at various strips or airports lo- chapter was senl in by the new leaders in their communities and cated in the two Carolinas. May's chapter presrdent, Eddie Jackson. abreast of world and national affairs. meeting was held at the Darlington Jackson is a machrne shop teacher They are conscientious citizens of County airport hosted by George at the Darlington Career Center. He these United States, Canada and Gedira. We ate barbecued chicken lives with hrs wife, Sarah, and their Mexico who take pride in utilizing the that was better than "f inger-lickin' two chiEren in Sardinia. He says he soil to its best advantage for raising good." In June we flew in at the cow gol inleresled in f lyrng "quite natu' crops and livestock, pasture at Dobbs-X-Roads or Cloud rally" since his father was a drve ln addition to farming, the common Nine for a dinner at the Comoass Fami- bomber pilot during World War Il, bond that ties these families together ly Restaurant. The main speaker there and he loved to lrsten to hrs lather re- and makes the organization a success- was Susan B. Dusenberg. She spoke late his adventures during the battle f ul one is their recognition of the bene- on experimental aircraft and their safe- of Mrdway when he was f lying off the fit derived from owning and operating ty. Susan is a delightful person who, at catner Hornet. Eddre sa/s hes a an airplane, Flying Farmers own over a young age, is an A&P mechanic, an A previous Luscombe owner who now 5,000 airplanes and approximately & I, f light instructor'and an upcoming drives a ln-pacer. 4,000 landing strips, many of which are officer in the church and a member of located on their own farms. The Flying the Florence chapter of the EAA. The Farmers sponsor teen programs, July meeting was at Lumberton, N.C., The International Flying Farmers scholarship awards and fly-ins. hosted by Bo Elsie and Bob Currie. The invite you to join the Carolina Flying In April, the Carolina chapter held August meeting was the national con- Farmers. The Caroiina Flying Farmers their annual convention at the Jade vention. lt was held in Virginia Aug. 5- are from both North and South Caro- Tree motel in Myrtle Beach. We were 19. lina The Flying Farmers are dedicated visited by 29 members from other The September meeting will be in to promote the practical use of the air- chapters. Eleven were from Florida, Kinstree Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m. lt will be plane in the agricultural industry. We four from Pennsylvania, four from Vir- hosted by Ralph Strong. The October also sponsor education and research ginia, four from Ohio, five from Mary- meeting will be hosted by Stan White in in agricultural aviation. We urge mini- land and one from Missouri. On Satur- Darlington Oct. 15. The November mum regulation for general aviation; day night a banquet was held. After a meeting will be held Nov. 19 at New we encourage close-tn landing strips delicious steak meal, the new officers Zion al Maxie Hicks' 2,500 foot strip. for cities and towns; we conlinue to were installed. The installation was Other meetings are scheduled for promote safe flying through education handled by International Flying Farm- the remainder of the year and I will post of pilots in the use of radio and other ers president, John Lewis, of Ohio. them later. When attending a meeting navrgational aids and we encourage The new president is Eddie Jackson, you are only asked to bring yourself, the conservation of our soil and water formerly from Wagner, now living in your family, a bunch of friends, a big resources through education derived Sardinia. Other off icers are Ralph aoDetite and one covered dish. The from aerial conservation flights Strong of Kingstree, vice-president; meat is always provided by the host. lf We also insist that aviation gasoline Joyce Barnes of Fairmont, N.C., secre- you have any questions pertaining to taxes, where collected, be used for de- tary-treasurer; Elsie Currie of Lumber- the chaoter olease call or write Eddie velopment of aviation. We work to as- ton, N.C., Newsletter editor and Joyce Jackson, Jaguar Road, Sardinia, S.C. sist general aviation through legislation Barnes, chapter queen and "right- 29143 Telephone (803) 473-3203.