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Welcome to the Third issue of

AirVenture, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual gathering at Oshkosh, Wisconsin is featured in this issue. It’s the largest air event of its kind in the world and Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), where the event takes place, becomes the world’s busiest airport for the duration of the event. FAA controllers from around the USA are brought in to deal with the rush. The ‘Pink Shirts’, as they are known vie for the honor of working at OSH. It’s very much a ‘busmans holiday’ for these controllers, but we know for a fact that most would wish to return again and again if the FAA would allow it. Perhaps they do for some, but for others it can be very much a lottery.

It’s the 60th anniversary of the annual EAA event, which in recent years has been known as AirVenture. This year is also the 75th anniversary of the iconic Piper J-3 Cub, and of course the Piper Aircraft Company. Piper Cubs have featured heavily at AirVenture 2012 and it all started with a mass gathering of Cubs at Wisconsin's Hartford Municipal Airport (HXF), located 60 miles south of Oshkosh, before they all headed up to AirVenture for a group arrival. A Piper J-3 Cub will be awarded to a lucky winner as the grand prize in the 2012 EAA "Win the Cub" Aircraft Sweepstakes. The EAA Sweepstakes, one of the longest running airplane giveaways in the world, annually supports EAA's aviation education programs - a great idea.

Of course there’s much more going on at AirVenture than the Piper Cub gathering. It’s also the 40th anniversary of Vans Aircraft and we have a wealth of stunning photos in this issue to give a flavor of the happenings at this major event. There’s more to this issue than AirVenture, both in the air and on the ground. We are introducing a new feature featuring Hot Rods and Cruisers. Our Cruisin’ guru is Gary Rosier, who is well known in the hot rod and cruiser world in Central Florida. He’ll be bringing readers some great photos of stunning machines at local and national cruisin’ events. You’ll also find some of Gary’s airplane photos elsewhere in this and future issues - he just loves taking pics of anything which moves and has an engine.

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NEIL ARMSTRONG fellow astronaut and true American he was just doing his job. He served GlaStarGlasair Aviation LLC is new to the Chinese and the comments on the future for Glasair hero." his Nation proudly, as a navy fighter (Glasair), and Mr. Fang Tieji, country is virgin land.” While in the U.S. “Mr. Fang has agreed to Neil Armstrong Passes Away, Age pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He Chairman of Jilin Hanxing Group acknowledged that aviation is highly invest in Glasair and there are no 82. The following is a statement from also found success back home in his co., Ltd., have announced that Mr. regulated in China, Mr. Li described plans to relocate or downsize the Armstrong family regarding the native Ohio in business and Fang has acquired Glasair's kit- Mr. Fang’s efforts to work with the Glasair.” Plans by Jilin Hanxing to The following is a statement from death of former test pilot and NASA academia, and became a community aircraft manufacturing assets. government to open opportunities invest in other U.S. based aviation NASA Administrator Charles astronaut Neil Armstrong. leader in Cincinnati. Glasair Aviation manufactures the for private aviation and create related companies were also Bolden very popular Glasair, Glastar and certifications necessary to build and confirmed, but no specific "We are heartbroken to share the He remained an advocate of aviation Regarding the death of former test Sportsman lines of personal aircraft, fly a kit aircraft. companies were mentioned. The and exploration pilot and NASA having delivered approximately new operating entity is Glasair throughout his life astronaut Neil 3,000 planes which are being built Through an interpreter, Mr. Fang Aviation USA LLC. and never lost his Armstrong. He was and/or flown all over the world. answered questions and offered boyhood wonder of 82. insights into a vision for the Glasair is also introducing at these pursuits. Mr. Fang has formed Glasair potential of general aviation in AirVenture three new options for "On behalf of the Aviation USA LLC as the new China. "In 2011, the Air Force the Sportsman Aircraft. First, larger As much as Neil entire NASA family, operating entity for Glasair's product began testing access to low level aft-facing rear seating that allows cherished his privacy, I would like to lines and plans to invest airspace in select Provinces,” said the Sportsman to comfortably carry he always appreciated express my deepest substantially in Glasair's existing Fang. “Over the next ten years, I four adults, and can be retrofitted to the expressions of condolences to product lines, starting with plan to open 40 FBOs and 10 new all current Sportsman aircraft. good will from people Carol and the rest of certifying the popular Sportsman airports. When asked around the world and Armstrong family design. In addition, Mr. Fang plans about the model for from all walks of life. on the passing of to substantially grow Glasair FBOs, Mr. Fang Neil Armstrong. As While we mourn the Aviation USA by acquiring and described how U.S. long as there are loss of a very good consolidating additional airframe FBOs are “State of the history books, Neil man, we also designs and other aviation related Art and that he would Armstrong will be celebrate his companies. establish ”State of the included in them, remarkable life and Art” facilities in China. remembered for hope that it serves as There are no plans to relocate or “We plan to continue taking humankind's an example to young terminate any existing Glasair investments in Glasair first small step on a people around the Aviation employees. Mr. Fang products”, said Fang, world beyond our world to work hard to plans to retain Glasair's U.S. ƒand eater to speed own. headquarters, management team and entry of Glasair into the make their dreams Photo above, by Bob ‘Roofman’ Terry, shows a GlaStar come true, to be employees. ANN will have more China, the world’s "Besides being one willing to explore and information on this development largest potential new general Second, Tough-Terrain (‘TT) of America's push the limits, and to shortly… aviation market.” Landing gear improving greatest explorers, selflessly serve a Sportsman’s backcountry STOL Neil carried himself cause greater than A U.S. based attorney and When asked about the attitude of the performance, and third, a new with a grace and themselves. spokesperson for Mr. Fang, Mr. Bin Chinese people to personal flying, carbon fiber cargo pod with a 250 humility that was an example to us Li, described Jilin Hanxing Group’s the response was, “It is the wish of pound load capacity providing 15 news that Neil Armstrong has all. When President Kennedy For those who may ask what they holdings in markets that include real many Chinese people to learn to cubic feet of storage with a 32 by 12 passed away following challenged the nation to send a can do to honor Neil, we have a estate, chemical products, fly”. Mr. Fang is taking flying inch door. Glasair says the pod has complications resulting from human to the moon, Neil Armstrong simple request. Honor his example automobiles, and aviation. lessons in China and anticipates been designed for easy installation cardiovascular procedures. accepted without reservation. of service, accomplishment and “Aviation holdings include all four earning a pilot certificate issued by for access and aerodynamic modesty, and the next time you of the only privately owned Fixed the CAAC, the Civil Aviation efficiency. It is estimated that "As we enter this next era of space Neil was our loving husband, father, walk outside on a clear night and Based Operators (FBOs) in China,” Administration of China, by year’s Glasair has delivered approximately exploration, we do so standing on grandfather, brother and friend. see the moon smiling down at you, said Li. “Mr. Fang is a pioneer; he end. 3,000 planes, being built and/or the shoulders of Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant think of Neil Armstrong and give sees the potential of General Glasair President Mikael Via closed flown all over the world. We mourn the passing of a friend, American hero who always believed him a wink." Aviation in China. Private aviation the press conference with some

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MT-Propeller Announces New Continental Motors will obtain Propellers, Hubs For Vintage FAA certification this year on the Aircraft first of what the company promises will be a full line of diesel Ground Adjustable Propellers aircraft engines ranging from 150 Back In Production After Nearly The project to bring these propellers important part of keeping the to 350 horsepower. 70 Years back into production was started world’s fleet of vintage aircraft in replacement for 100LL--but we're the program, the engine is both nearly ten years ago by Greg the air and flying safely.” "These kinds of commitments allow not going to wait for it." lightly supercharged and Aviators and aviatrixes are Herrick, President of the Aviation our customers and our suppliers to turbocharged and can be expected to celebrating! MT-Propeller today Foundation of America, Inc. The new hubs and blades are useful know and plan their activities," said Ross said the United States is a hold sea level power through announced the availability of its new According to Herrick, “We on a wide variety of radial engine Continental CEO Rhett Ross. "We "gasoline country" for piston aircraft approximately 12,000 feet. Six and 5400-Series of 2-blade ground recognized the importance of powered aircraft including many will certify a (diesel engine) this and is "likely to remain a gasoline eight cylinder variations could adjustable aluminum propellers for finding someone to put these famous names such as Boeing, Ford, year, and we will be in rate country for many years." But provide growth to almost 500 vintage aircraft. The new propellers propellers back into production as Stearman, Travel Air and WACO. production in the first quarter of international demand for small horsepower. are reconstructions of ground the supply of used blades, some over The new hubs and blades carry FAA 2013. aircraft that can operate on jet fuel is adjustable propellers made by the 80 years old, began to dwindle. We Type Certificate Number P32BO. increasing, especially in developing Now that Cessna has fitted a diesel famous Standard Steel Propeller Continental hasn't announced any are grateful to MT-Propeller for countries like India and China. engine to its 182 range, there may be Company (later Hamilton Standard) launch customers for the three sizes making this possible. Having newly a growing interest from Continental manufactured from 1925 through of diesel engines it plans to produce. According to the TCM website, the manufactured blades available is an and Lycoming as the two main US 1945. This type of propeller, used (Cessna Aircraft chose an SMA new engine is a modular design that engine manufacturers, to go down primarily on vintage aircraft, has diesel engine for the recently can eventually cover a wide variety the diesel engine route. If they do been out of production for decades, announced Turbo 182 NXT. of horsepower. The prototype this then it will open up a much making the propellers scarce. technology demonstrator is a four larger market around the world Continental's first diesel engine will cylinder engine that provides 200 where 100LL is rapidly disappearing be a turbo-charged 200- to 250-hp Gerd Muehlbauer, president of MT- horsepower at a fuel specific of .36. whereas Jet A is readily available at model called the TD-300. The TD- Propeller said, “While MT-Propeller To meet the performance goals of a reasonable price. is known for what may be 450, a 300- to 350-hp version, will considered more ‘modern’ propeller go into production in 2015; and a designs, we recognized the TD-220, a 160- to 180-hp version, important role we could play in will be produced beginning in 2017. keeping vintage aircraft flying and safe. We are pleased to offer these The push into engines designed to new ground adjustable blades and burn kerosene-based fuels is driven completely new hubs.” by the lack of leaded avgas in some international markets and The newly produced and certificated uncertainty about the future of propellers are typically used on 100LL in the United States, Ross radial engines of up to 450 h.p. at said. At the same time, Continental 2,300 r.p.m. and in diameters of is moving to address questions about between 7 and 10 feet. There are the cost and availability of avgas by three different blade model certifying low-compression piston designations 1C1, A1C1 and engines to run on unleaded auto A11C1, each available in different fuel—even auto fuel that contains lengths. The blades mate with one of ethanol. two newly manufactured steel propeller hubs: models 5404 and "We are not abandoning the higher 5406 (SAE 20 & SAE 30 spline). horsepower engines," Ross said. "We fully desire a drop-in

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Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 8 IRVENTURE IS THE EAA Photo World’s largest Aannual gathering of aircraft, period . . . The 2012 was the 60th anniversary of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s mass get together. Not that all 60 years have been spent at Oshkosh, as before 1970 the gatherings were held near Milwaukee, WI and Rockford. IL. Originally known as The EAA Annual Convention and Fly-In the name was changed to AirVenture in 1998. But to many it’s simply known as Oshkosh, or OSH. Our West Coast contributor, Jim (Flybum) Pratt is a regular visitor to OSH and this year was no exception. The majority of the stunning photos in this 2012 AirVenture report are from Jim, with other sources being notated on specific photos. We very much hope that you will enjoy this photo montage of a great event, but first here’s Jim’s report on the 2012 event:

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Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 9 Oshkosh 500,000 aviation This year, rains threatened located on the very north changed since I was last Diamond Aircraft had their EAA AirVenture 2012 enthusiasts who attend the the area during the week, end of the field running up there in 2010. Most of the twin, an LSA single-engine, event annually supply the but nothing significant to Runway 9/27. The next vendors present then were and a four place called the Background local and state economies happened, just a few rain area south of that was the present now and many in DA40. The four-place The Experimental Aircraft with more than a $110- squalls. I flew commercial Homebuilt Area including the same locations as if specs are impressive and Association's Fly-In million boost during the and the trip there was the aircraft parking, they never left. so is the price tag, showing Convention held its first week-long event.” uneventful and on learning centers, forum Companies including at $387,000 in their event in September 1953 Since this event is so schedule. Coming back tents, and workshops. makers of the Flight brochure. Their DA20 two- as part of the Milwaukee popular, you must book home was another story as Next to that, going south is Design CTLS, Flight Design place rings in at $196,415. Wisconsin Air Pageant. early if you want to stay in the Midwest was being what was known for many MC, Van’s RV-12, Aerotrek The cruise speed is listed The attendance was very a hotel near the event. I clobbered by severe Light Sport, Velocity Twin, at an impressive 136 knots. small. The organization would suggest four to six thunderstorms and high Jabiru, Cessna Skycatcher, The Piper Sport Cruiser moved to Rockford Illinois months in advance. winds. I missed my Dallas Terrafugia, Champion, was not there this year in. It stayed there for ten Airport Layout – This Place connection and had to Pitts, Aviat, Diamond because Piper backed out years but rapid growth of is Big!!! change my route to go to Aircraft, Glastar, ICON, Air of its relationship with the EAA dictated a move to San Jose instead. I ended Car all had their aircraft on Czech Sport Aircraft, the Oshkosh where it has up renting a car and display. company that produces since grown to be one of driving from San Jose to Some of the differences the aircraft overseas. The the largest air events held home in Fresno at year as Aeroshell square, from last time were that aircraft is still being sold in the world. In fact, midnight. Otherwise I where the large military Piper no longer supports by independent dealers Oshkosh’s Whittman would have had to stay and transport aircraft are its Piper Sport LSA, here in the U.S. parked. West of that were Airport becomes the overnight in San Jose. Terrafugia has flown The Cessna Skycatcher is the Light Sport Aircraft busiest airport in the world Some of my chapter several test flights, and another attractive bird, Whittman Field is a very displays, exhibit halls, and during the week of the buddies flew commercial Flight Design has looking like a Cessna 150 large facility. AirVenture the main gate. Then, to the event. The Oshkosh and some flew their own introduced a four-place on steroids. It boasts 2010 occupied the entire south, came the Vintage Airport was chosen birds. Hopefully, they will aircraft which is in the performance figures of west side of the field and Aircraft and at the far end because it was a suitable all make it home safely. design phase. 118 knots cruise, 400 mile ran from the very north end the Ultralight and Rotocraft site that would allow for A new company, Sport range, using a Continental to the very south end of Areas. Nothing had rapid expansion. Luckily, Performance Aviation, 0200D engine. The price is that side. Further west, changed much in that that location has proved to owned by Dan Weseman $112,250. be ample for what has toward Highway 41, was regard since my visit in introduced their new LSA The Terrafugia Transition happened since and the automobile parking, and 2010. is a roadable aircraft and EAA continues to thrive then the EAA museum and This Year’s Theme has actually been test there. Pioneer Airport were The theme for this year’s flown. The wings fold According to EAA, “EAA located even further west AirVenture was a Salute to almost at the freeway. The Starting at the northwest electrically when being AirVenture Oshkosh (as of The Greatest Generation, prepared for road driving. 1998, the new name for the airport grounds are neat end of the EAA side of the namely the veterans of and well kept. Walking airport, there are camp Terrafugia has completed Fly-In Convention) now World War II. Specific Phase I of its flight test serves as one of the from the flight line to the grounds and visiting attention will be paid to the museum is like walking aircraft parking. program. According to the world's premier aviation Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and company, “During the first through a park. One of the The war bird area was events, attracting top the Tuskegee Experiment. phase of testing, test pilot government officials, things I discovered years Panther kit to be powered ago is that you cannot see by a 120 hp Corvair engine. Phil Meteer put the corporate leaders and Monday, Day One – Light Transition through a series hundreds of thousands of everything there is to see They offer a mod for the in one or two days. This Sport, Helicopter, Airshow engine called the 3400 of maneuvers to determine aviation enthusiasts. It and More power on and power off, spans the entire spectrum time, I stayed for three Stroker Kit. The specs list On the first day, as I handling qualities, and of aviation and attracts days and still had things I a top speed of 140-180 walked onto the grounds it aircraft stability. Much of 10,000 airplanes each wanted to spend more time mph, aerobatic capability on. was like nothing had of +6/-4.8 G. the early part of any flight year. The more than test program evaluates Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 10 these basic flight qualities it was called Innovations. Homebuilt Aircraft Aviation is still hanging in four of us from EAA before expanding the flight One of the first things I The homebuilt aircraft there. I had the Chapter 376 helped sell envelope to more saw there was an electric- section was rather opportunity to fly a Glasair rides when it came to advanced higher speed powered Long-Ez. scattered but one area was II during the summer years Fresno, CA and we got to maneuvers.” Seriously. The motor totally dominated by Van’s ago when a friend of mine ride the B-17 from Fresno looked so simple I wasn’t RV-type aircraft. I am would vacation in Sweden to SFO as a reward. We Exploring the Grounds sure it was real, but it was. talking acres and acres of and would ask me to keep had to rent a car to get I talked to one of the the engine warm while he home, but that was okay Vintage Aircraft example with its beefy RVs folks. They are taking developers and was was gone. Friends like that with us. What at treat! looks and that radial over the world. There surprised at his answer don’t come along very engine that sounds very were RV-3s, RV-4s, RV-6s, Airshow-Monday regarding the duration of often. The Glasair is a fast macho. To think that they RV-7s, RV-8s, RV-9s, RV- The airshow on this day flight. He said it was bird and handles like a were built during the 10s, and RV-12s. Oh yes, consisted primarily of little fighter. I understand, depression is pretty there was an RV-1 which large formation flyovers of amazing. I cannot help was there to be donated to T-28 Trojans, aerobatic wondering who had the the EAA museum. I performances by the The Vintage Aircraft money to buy one at that attended the ceremony AeroShell Aerobatic Team section is another place time. (Oh, the banksters where Dick Van G. and Rod flying T-6s, Team RV, Gene that looks like it has been you say. Aha!) Hightower did the turn Soucy, Michael Rambo over and Dick Van G. was there ever since the last Forums Area flying the Hawker Oshkosh annual event with honored for his Beechcraft Texan II demo, One thing I have not been infinite. What??? from my editor Steve many of the planes parked contributions to aviation a tribute to Bob Hoover able to take the time to do Apparently, one of the Wood, that the Glastar is in almost the same places with something like 8,000 flown by Bob Odegaard in is attend the forums. It things they are working on also a great airplane with that they were parked of his birds flying now. a Shrike Commander and a seems that the three days I is in-flight recharging. He good performance before. The big thing this Just as a side note, I had P-51 Mustang, the Liberty have allowed myself to said that they want to be characteristics. time, however, was the the honor of standing next Parachute Team, Michael take photographs for my able to hook up to a drone Warbirds parking area reserved to Jeff Skiles at the Goulian in an Extra, and article just don’t let me (RPV) and receive an air- ceremony. I introduced I went on to see the John Mohr flying a slow down enough to to-air recharge. He said myself and he was very warbirds such as the P- Stearman. attend them. I did visit that they envision the pilot friendly until he noticed 51s, P-38s, P-40s, B-25s, several, for a few minutes of the Long-Ez actually A special treat included a that I had a Press Pass each, to take a few controlling the drone flight demonstration of hanging around my neck. pictures. There were lots during the hookup and Glacier Girl, the P-38 After that he started of things going on from recharge. Not sure if this recovered from 200 ft easing himself away and welding, to fabric covering, guy has been smoking under the ice in Greenland. into the crowd. especially for the Piper something or if they are The P-38 has such a sweet Cubs. The last word I got serious about this but it There was a section for sound as it goes through was that there were more sounds intriguing. I hope Rutan type aircraft also. its paces. than 130 Piper Cubs in they can recharge faster The LongEz is one of my F4U, A-4 Skyhawks, F-4 Tuesday – Day Two attendance which created than the LongEz is favorite homebuilts and I Phantom, lots of Yaks, T- Again cannot help wondering a sea of Cubs. It is Piper’s discharging. Hey, have you 28s, T-34s, an L-39 and A photographer’s th why we are not seeing as 75 anniversary. What a thought about that? I also many more. I saw the B-29 nightmare is to find out many of them around as beautiful site. got a look at the electric and the B-17 fly overhead that your camera was to riveting, and electrical. we use to. My guess is As I was visiting there, Sonex. That seems several times but never did malfunctioning and your I would love to take the because you have to start several Howards taxied in. practicle and I am going to see them land. Possibly pictures didn’t come out time to attend all of them basically from scratch, Someone, back in the look further into that. they were selling rides out they way you planned. It and someday I will. where today’s kits are thirties had a lot of class There was some other of a different airport? seems that on Monday, fairly well along when you and knew how to build Innovations Building weird stuff going on in that Seeing Aluminum Overcast somehow my camera went get them. handsome aircraft. The I stumbled on an area I had building. NASA had a brings back memories of from using automatic white Howard is one such not seen before. I believe booth at the back. It looks like Glasair several years ago when balance to manual. At Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 11 least that is what I think Aeroplanes and the other Ford/Roush display was Helicopter Ride – Pioneer ground along that two interesting. happened because all of with the representative of worth visiting. Roush Airport miles and maybe a mile Back to the Warbird Area my photos turned out with Sky Arrow. Baslee had a The best way to get aerial back from the runway is I met up with my close a bluish hue to them. I Nieuport 17 on display and shots of the EAA grounds being used. That is a lot of friends, Perry and Sandra found this out when I got it was a beautiful example is, of course, to take a land for a single event. Gardner and we had lunch back to my motel in Green of a WWI fighter replica. helicopter ride out of Take the ride and you will for the third consecutive Bay. I tried to correct the He claims that the Pioneer Airport. For $50 see what I mean. I contend day. Sandra is my problem using Photoshop aluminum tubing in the you can get quite a tour of that anything that you will brother’s sister-in-law. and in some cases it fuselage of his kits is very the whole place and the remember the rest of your They have been to worked and some not. So strong, something that has view is awesome, allowing life in a good way is worth Oshkosh 35 years in a row. on Tuesday, I started the always had me wondering. for some good photos of $50. They fly a Mooney out of day by backtracking what I I have given some thought takes a high-performance everything that is going on. EAA Museum - Connecticut. After lunch did on Monday to get to buying one of his kits. Mustang and gives it even I stopped at the museum I spent part of the morning we strolled over to the additional photos. That Just not sure I have the more performance upping on my way into the grounds on Day 3 exploring the EAA Warbird Area to attend a was a lot of extra walking. skill to rig a biplane right the horsepower to 550 on Wednesday morning, Museum which I have done presentation including Bud Ford Tri-motor Ride before its first flight. plus. They also add then crossed over to many times before. Anderson and Jack Roush. I decided to take a ride in graphics to the car to make Pioneer Airport and was Parked in back of the the Ford Tri-motor mainly it look like it belongs to one of the first to get a ride museum was P-38 painted to get some aerial pictures someone special. Now you for the day. I was the like Richard Bong’s was of AirVenture. The ride are up in the $60-70K single passenger so I during WWII and a was great and I was range. It makes me think didn’t have to fight anyone Grumman JF Duck. surprised by all of the of the Robert Palmer song, Entering the museum you power that old bird puts “She’s so fine, there’s no find the EAA Eagles out but, unfortunately, its telling where the money aerobatic team Christian went.” It was a good thing flight path was due east Eagles hanging from the Bud talked about some of The Sky Arrow has been I didn’t bring my check away from the airport and ceiling and a gift shop his WWII combat around for a lot longer than book. Not that there is that over the lake, too far away located straight ahead. experiences. I have heard most LSA aircraft, even much money in it, but I for shots of the EAA Entering the display rooms him before but not the prior to LSA’s existence. It could be in California grounds, and then back in one finds everything from a same stories. He seems is a cool looking all- before they figured that for a landing. The ride was for the outside seat which Wright Flyer to exotic like a nice unassuming composite aircraft with a out. worth it though. Not many is where you need to be to seaplanes, race planes, person, the type that most tandem cockpit and a T- Airshow – Tuesday shoot good photos. If you people can say that they tail. I am not sure what the various Burt Rutan people would like. I could have ridden in an old bird The airshow on Tuesday find yourself with a middle designs, autogyros, have been his wingman, price is now but it was seat passenger be aware like that and I really reasonable years ago. I fielded more warbirds than different odd-ball designs but I was born during the enjoyed it. on Monday. There were P- that there is only one seat including flying cars, and war and they wouldn’t take need to check this out belt for the two of you and, further. 51s, an F-4U Corsair, C-47, even a proto-type of Burt me. Walking away from the T-28s, Dauntless Dive before you lean out of the Rutan’s Spaceship One. presentation, and looking Ford Motor Bomber, P-40 Flying Tiger, helicopter door to take at the warbirds, they seem Company/Roush C-47, and SNJs and T6s. shots, make sure the guy to take on a new meaning Performance Display The Liberty Parachute likes you because one pull after you talk to someone I have always been a fan of Team performed again. on the seat belt latch and who has been there. One the Ford Mustang but it Aerobatic performers you will be gone and he will thing that has always seems that kids always got included Red Bull pilot get your seat. struck me though is why Homebuilt Aircraft in the way of me owning Kirby Chambliss, twin- Riding in the helicopter we build such beautiful one. I still drool every time Beech pilot Matt Younkin, around the grounds gives machines only to destroy Two of the memorable I see a pretty one. I use to conversations I had on this Greg Koontz in his Piper one a good idea of the them and the men who fly do that with women too, Cub. immensity of AirVenture. Plan on spending two to them. Thinking about the day were one with Robert but age has slowed that Baslee of Airdrome Wednesday – Day 3 The runway is almost two three hours going through massive scale that this was down a bit. The miles long and every bit of the museum, it is quite done on makes me think Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 12 that the whole world must F4U Corsair, and T6s. have gone crazy. Conspicuously absent from Airshow – Day Three previous years was the The airshow started with bombing and the “wall of the Sonex Jet flame”. The war never really got going. I guess they were saving that for another day.

Conclusion Going to AirVenture as a journalist can be a tiring demonstration. That little thing. There is so much to bugger can really move! I cover and so little time. I haven’t seen anything like have often thought that I that since the BD-5 jet. would like to go one time The Sonex kit is relatively and camp there and not inexpensive. I am not sure worry about having to get about the price of the jet the right pictures. Maybe engine or the gas spend the whole week consumption. there so I can see things Two replica P-51s and a that I have not had time to see. Most travelers to Oshkosh by commercial means will tell you that it is a chore to get there but people who fly their own planes there have a much bigger chore on their hands. I did it once in a replica Spitfire (all were Mooney with a partner. It scaled down from the took us a day and a half originals) flew from California, but during demonstrations. In the sky, that time, we encountered all of the variables such as turbulence, thunder storms, and bad visibility. Flying across the U.S. is an adventure and it requires that you stay on your toes. Plan well and fly safely. it was hard to tell them from the real thing. Those guys must have a lot of fun on a Saturday. After that, the real warbirds got rolling and the sky became full of P-51s, B-25s, P-40, Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 13 EAA Photo

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The Piper Cub was yellow’. Well, this certainly everywhere, mostly in was the case. There was a traditional yellow, but mass arrival, an other colors were there interesting sight with the too. All were celebrating Cubs seeming to just hang Piper’s 50th anniversary. there in the air as the yellow mass ever so slowly AirVenture had said that approached the airfield. EAA Photo there would be a ‘sea of Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 16 The Tower at Whitman Airport becomes the World’s Busiest Control Tower during Airventure - photo: top left. Photo top right shows Dick VanGrunsven of Vans Aircraft (left) and Rod Hightower (right), the EAA President. Guess what they are looking at - the very first Van’s aircraft, the RV-1, shown in photo: bottom right. Photo at bottom left shows just a few of the RV series of aircraft at AirVenture 2012, the 40th anniversary of Van’s Aircraft. More RV photos on the next page >>

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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection were represented by a ‘kilted drummer’ complete with pilot’s wings - photo left. It’s hard and hot work on the ramp at AirVenture - photo right Plus more photos of RV aircraft

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 18 ‘Glacier Girl’, the famous P-38 Lightning fighter was greatly admired, including an awestruck young boy:

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 19 Another crowd favorite was the highly polished ‘Panchito’

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Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 21 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 22 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 23 Planedriven’s unique flying car was present in its latest versian. The motorcycle style engine / drive wheel assembly retracts into the fuselage for flight with the plane becoming a ‘conventional’ gear airplane. Click HERE for a video of the plane in flight

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 24 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 25 John Mohr performed a barnstorming routine in his 1943 Stearman PT-17

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 26 The photos on this page give a general flavor of how diverse AirVenture is. From the seaplanes just outside Oshkosh in a small cove on the edge of Lake Winnebago (photo bottom left), to the military vehicles on display (photo top right). The Bleriot replica photo middle center, a replica WWI Fokker fighter - photo top enter Tow 1930’s transport airplanes - a DC-3 picture middle left and a German version of the Trimotor - a very rare Junkers JU 52. Not forgetting the classic vintage Ford cars shown in the photo top left. AirVenture has something for everyone! Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 27 Van’s RV-1 Again

One of the Bronze Lindy Winners Darrell Lowrance, Plano, Texas 2012 Swearingen SX-300, N16SX

More of Van’s aircraft

Spruce Creek’s Tony Crawford won 1st Place in the Sport Class and 3rd Place overall in the AirVenture Cup Air Race 2012 - speed of 321.48 mph - with his Questair Venture

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 28 AirVenture is not just about planes. Cars were there too. Ford is a major long time sponsor of EAA and AirVenture.

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 29 Matt Younkin having fun in his Twin Beech Note the full aileron deflections in the photo above

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most powerful 4.0-liter Whipple learned to fly, even production V8 engine - supercharger. Ford says before he got his driver’s W with a massive 662 hp. this is a “One of a Kind” license. Prior to his Ford just announced that vehicle which will be Astronaut career, As many readers already they have produced an used in a way which will Armstrong was a crack know, even more powerful support the Shelby test pilot and had even Magazine, the Shelby GT500 - an 850hp philanthropist, as Shelby flown the X-15 rocket free online aviation and Ford Shelby GT500 was noted for plane. Armstrong made motorsport magazine is Cobra. Note the addition supporting causes that seven X-15 flights at produced bi-monthly. of Shelby’s trademark moved him. 4,000 miles per hour, There’s been quite a lot name “Cobra” to the reaching the edge of going on in aviation and model designation. space, and piloted many motorsport in the past Using the 662- Another American icon more of the most couple of months. horsepower 2013 Shelby passed away very innovative and recently, also in his dangerous aircraft ever Photo: Ford 80’s. Neil Armstrong developed. Quite a guy, was his name, and his but in a very different wy famous quote to Carroll Shelby. They will both be missed.

is something I will always remember as the world, including me, saw Armstrong just down onto the Moon’s surface back in 1969. In all, 12 American astronauts walked on the moon between then Just prior to the last GT500 as a foundation, and the Apollo 17 issue being published a “Friends of Carroll” mission in 1972. At the motorsport icon, Carroll created the one-of-a- age of 6, Neil and his Shelby, passed away in kind 2013 Shelby GT500 father took a ride in a his mid-80’s. Before his Cobra wide-body Ford Trimotor airplane, death, Shelby had Mustang that now known as the Tin Goose. participated in the generates more than It must have made an development of the 2013 850 horsepower with the impression, for by the Photo: NASA Ford Shelby GT500, help of a Ford Racing time he was 15, he had featuring the world’s

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On 16 August 2012, the When I was wondering company’s space shuttle Endeavour Photo taken 08/16/12 - Courtesy of NASA what to write for the final groundbreaking met sister shuttle part of Speedi’s Blog I carbon Atlantis for a brief photo was doodling on the net MonoCell but opportunity at NASA's and found a very with a totally Kennedy Space Center interesting feature about unique body, it in Florida. Endeavour a very special McLaren - has been moved from Bay 2 of the yes, that’s the F1 created for an Orbiter Processing McLaren guys - had anonymous car Facility (OPF) to switch created for a client. Oh enthusiast. places with Atlantis, to have money to do this! What a very which had been in special enthusiast! conversation began with Vehicle Assembly McLaren Special our Executive Chairman Building. In the OPF, Operations (MSO), the X-1: the brief Ron Dennis almost three Atlantis will undergo division of McLaren It’s not every day that a years ago ­ before the final preparations for its September. After city. This should be quite Automotive responsible team gets to create 12C was even launched. transfer to the Kennedy arriving at LAX on the an event which I’m sure for the delivery of something unique in a The client wanted a Space Center Visitor back of a Boeing 747, LA will capitalize on. bespoke projects, project that would take machine that had all the Complex, targeted for presented a the supercar, even by capability of the 12C but November. The work is Photo taken 08/11/11 - Steve Wood breathtaking one-off McLaren standards, to a wrapped in a unique part of Transition and supercar at The Quail, different level. The body that reflected his Retirement of the an exclusive event on challenge began with a needs and personality.’ remaining space August 17, 2012, that is special brief. shuttles, Atlantis and a highlight of the Pebble All these changes Endeavour. Beach weekend in ‘One of our clients who ensured the X-1 needed Monterey, USA. Called already owned a special homologation for Going back a year the McLaren X-1 and McLaren F1, a road use. The car has earlier, I was at the based structurally on the Mercedes- been thoroughly Kennedy Space Center Benz SLR, engineered to be usable when Discovery and McLaren and and road legal. The X-1 Endeavour came nose to now a 12C, shares the same the nose. Back then these wanted a major mechanical two shuttles were unique car,’ components as the 12C, moved after they had Endeavour is expected the shuttle will make a says MSO including the twin-turbo been stripped of their to land at NASA Dryden two-day trek through the Programme 625PS engine, giving nose rockets. The latest Sept. 19 leaving on Sept. streets of Los Angeles, Director, Paul astonishing acceleration move shows Endeavour 20 for LAX, and will then the first time a space MacKenzie. and top speed. What a almost ready to be flown move to the California shuttle has been moved ‘The very special car! out to California in through the heart of a Science Center.

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EWS FROM THE Barn is a regular feature about the happenings at the largest (and greatest) fly-in community in the world - Spruce Creek Fly-in. Situated on the Space Coast of Florida, just 7 miles south of the famous Speed City of Daytona Beach, Spruce Creek is a very special place. Our North America editor, Steve Wood, has lived there for since 2001, so he should know. We Nhope you enjoy this regular feature about a very special aviation community. Spruce Creek Airport Information - Courtesy of the Spruce Creek POA Website - www.scpoa.com The Spruce Creek Airport is the heart of the Spruce Creek Fly-In Community. The Airport is a private airport owned and operated by the Spruce Creek Property Owners Association (SCPOA). The Spruce Creek Airport Authority Committee through the SCPOA Board of Directors has the authority and the responsibility to oversee the operation of the Spruce Creek Airport. The SCPOA employs a full time, 24-7 security staff. The Airport runways, taxiways and aircraft parking areas are regularly patrolled and are under continuous video surveillance by the Security staff 24 hour a day. All flying activities at the Spruce Creek Airport are regulated by the FAA and by the recommended procedures published in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). In addition, a limited number of local rules and procedures have been established to promote a safe and enjoyable airport. All resident, tenants and invitees are encouraged to cooperate and abide by these procedures. SPRUCE CREEK AIRCRAFT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE PACKAGE - The airport management provides information to assist all pilots operating in and out of the Spruce Creek Air, viewed or printed with Adobe Reader. Download PDF AIRPORT SAFETY VIDEO – The airport management recommends that all Spruce Creek Fly-In residents and airport users view this very good airport safety video. Click Here. Airport Information Quick List TEL ...... 386/760-5884 or Airport Manager cell see below. FAX ...... 386/761-7808 AFTER 1700 ...... … 386/756-6125 (Security) VORTAC OMN ...... … 112.6 165°R/13.9 DME VORTAC ORL ...... 112.2 020°R/35.6 DME FSS St. Petersburg ...... … 122.2 APCH CNTRL Daytona Beach ..125.35 (South) 125.8 (North) INSTR APCH (Rwy 05) ...... … GPS (Private, Residents Only) CTAF...... 122.975 (pilot actuated lights 3-5-7 clicks) AWOS...... 121.725 FUEL ...... 100LL & JET A (self serve and truck delivery) Airport Manager: Airport Assistant Manager: Airport Committee Chairman: Ken Doucette Dick Cunneen Bob Spillman 386 767-5814 Cell 386 872-1430 Cell 386 872-1431 Cell 305 367-0175

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N OUR ‘NEWS from the (Daytona Beech) meets at after his GlaStar which Barn’ section we will be Keith Phillip’s hanger on the has the special Ifeaturing news and other major taxiway - Cessna registration N-600FY. photos from Spruce Creek Boulevard. Then there’s the Steve even has ‘goofy’ Fly-in, the world’s greatest Gaggle Flight, which is quite smoke on his airplane aviation community. With something in its own right. which can ‘puff’ or be over 1600 homes, and not all Every Saturday morning continuous at whim. of them are hangar homes, (and sometimes on Everyone has great fun at and home to over 3000 Wednesday too) members of Spruce Creek Fly-in people, there are over 650 the Gaggle Flight meet at which airplanes based at Spruce The Big Tree which sits right perhaps Creek. But it’s not all about in the middle of the airport. expla aviation at Spruce Creek - Upwards of 30 aircraft ins why there’s golf, tennis, depart in flights of 3 or 4 there’s motorcycling and much (and sometimes more) flying a sign more, as well as a Country out to breakfast. The arrivals inside Club and the Downwind back are usually spectacular, the restaurant right alongside with overhead breaks the main Beech Boulevard - a major norm. Our North America entrance which reads taxiway in the center of the editor, Steve Wood, is part “Caution - Children And airport. EAA Chapter 288 of Goofy Flight - named Adults At Play”.

NCE SUMMER and was well supported. race. This year the start OFFICIALLY starts We did not have space was at Mitchell, SD and Oin June Spruce for this feature in our of course the finish to at Creek gets pretty quiet. last issue, so enjoy it Oshkosh. The Snowbirds have now. long since flown North, Congratulations to some hangers are In July, Piper Aircraft, Spruce Creek’s Flying empty and the tie- which is celebrating its Vet, Tony downs sparsely 75th anniversary this Crawford for populated. But the fun year, brought along a 1st place in still goes on, few of its aircraft as a the Sport particularly for the sales drive. Class, and 3rd place overall at a speed Gaggle Flight members. The end of July sees of 321.48 mph. As you will see on the planes leaving for following pages, there AirVenture, at Oshkosh. Picture right, taken by was a Wings & Wheels There’s also a Brenda Crawford, Cruisin’ show at Spruce contingent who shows Tony racing at Creek in May. This was regularly leave a day or Reno in 2010. primarily for residents two earlier to fly in the AirVenture Cup air Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 36 The World’sSpruce Greatest Creek Aviation Fly-in Community

As mentioned previously, Piper Aircraft’s local distributor brought along two aircraft to Spruce Creek in July - partly to celebrate Piper’s 75th anniversary year, and partly as a sales promotion. The turbine Piper Meridian clearly promoted Piper’s anniversary year, and was nicely decked out inside too. Also along as support, was a Gibbs Airvan GA8 - photo lowe left. This was a complete contrast to the luxurious Meridian.

Photos by Gary Rosier

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to three Spruce Finally, Spruce Creek’s very own AME, Creek residents for their success Bob Kurrle, who built his Van’s RV-7 in winning Kit Champion Bronze Lindy’s the hangar which doubles as his at AirVenture 2012. surgery - where the plane certainly makes an interesting backdrop while Scott Roth, pictured top left (photo by you are waiting for your medical - Gary Rosier shot at Spruce Creek) crowned off his earlier success at Sun was successful with his 2012 F1 ‘n Fun with a Kit Champion Bronze Rocket, N910SH. Lndy at AirVenture 2012. Bob flies his Darrell Lowrance (of Plano Texas and airplane from the right seat and the Spruce Creek) pictured lower center picture top right shows him landing at (photo by Jim ‘Flybum’ Pratt at Spruce Creek (photo by Gary Rosier). AirVenture) won a Lindy with his 2012 Well done to you all. Swearingen SX-300, N16SX

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Greg Rhyne’s Corvette Sting Ray Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 39 The World’sSpruce Greatest Creek Aviation Fly-in Community

PRUCE CREEK FLY-IN and a pre-production hosted a Cruisin’ 1967 Porsche 911S Smeet on May 26, Targa, Dr Ferry Porsche’s 2012. own car. Keith Phillips brought along his Pitts Our North America Editor Model 12 plane and a Steve Wood was there. John Deere tractor. Pics of Here’s his report: these and much more on It was certainly not a the following 10 pages. massive event as it was Greg Rhyne from Maine intended for Spruce Creek and Spruce Creek, came residents and their along late with his classic friends. But still there was and original Corvette a large turnout on a Sting Ray (photos this bright and windy day, page). My fault actually as with some wonderful he’d been out flying with machines present. me to South Florida. On With it being Spruce Creek the way back into Spruce Fly-in some of the Creek our flight of 5 flew residents had brought a ‘smoke on’ fly-past over along a plane or a vehicle, the event when it was well or both. Orval Fairbairn underway. As a result was there with two very Greg’s car did not get as rare machines. His 1948 good a display location as Johnson Rocket aircraft it deserved.

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Above - some of the many cars on show. Below left is Lenny Ohlsson’s Waco. Photo top center is Keith Phillip’s John Deere tractor, and far left is Keith’s Pitts Model 12 bi-plane.

Orval Fairbairn, (left), and his Johnson Rocket (right), and his Porsche 911S Targa - above and below

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Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 50 Adventure of Flight

HE ADVENTURE OF Flight is We’d like to invite readers to in your photos and remember is 115 kts and VNE is 140 I have had immense legal claim against him a an amazing experience, submit digital photos of their to kts. The rate of roll is 180 pleasure building the few decades ago. Tparticularly when you aircraft along with a short bio degrees per second - so Cricri, plans for which are have built or renovated the (around 150 words) about the Remember, this is an There are more details on opportunity for the world to watch out when you take still available from airplane you are flying. We are airplane and its owner. Please this constructors web site pleased to showcase readers send your submissions to see special airplane. photos. If your knee hits Monsieur Colomban - but airplanes as part of our regular aof@speeditv ‘ Don’t be shy, send in your the stick inadvertently you he will not sell to residents http://www.cricri.zoomsha ‘ ’ photo will be a regular photo can change orientation of North America! Some re.com/ feature. feature so don’t forget to send instantaneously. bad blood over a vexatious trailer in around 15 minutes. However, building a Cricri is an Having completed one of exercise in precision and two French designed lightness. Even the canopy Cricri's in New Zealand hinges and latches are two years ago I now feel fabricated from scratch. competent to describe the process and some of the It all takes time - maybe flight characteristics of 1500 hrs. this miniscule twin engine microlight. At airshows I The result has been an am often asked why build aircraft that catches the such an impractical eye anywhere, and is an aircraft? If you are like me exhilaration to fly. While you have a passion for not difficult to control in building designs that are the air for an experienced challenging, non standard, pilot, the noise level is quirky and unique. The extremely high and Cricri has all these maintaining the engines in features. Designed in the synchrony requires 1960's by Michel juggling of the throttles Colomban of Paris, it is throughout the flight. A still the lightest twin 30m minute flight seems a engineed aircraft in the long time, so the meagre world - weighing 180 lbs 23 litre fuel tank that sits empty and 390 lbs at under the knees (forget MAUW. Despite the weight about a fire extinguisher!) limitations it is fully is rarely filled to the top. aerobatic, has full span For the pilots, takeoff roll flaps, a steerable nose is around 300 ft. Climbout Photo from Wayne Butt’s website wheel, hydraulic brakes, yields 1300 ft/min at 70 and can put to bed in its kts. Max full power speed SpeediSpeedi Wings Wings & & Wheels Wheels - -August August / /September September 2012 2012 - -Page Page 51 51 Adventure of Flight

N754TA, based out of Dallas, TX (52F), took 2.5 years to build and first flew in September 2009. This first build went smoothly largely due to the quality of the kit and the support from Sonex. She qualifies as a Light Sport Aircraft and has excellent low speed handling qualities and is aerobatic in positive G. The plane is powered by a Jabiru 3300 120 HP six cylinder aircraft engine cruises at 165 mph at altitude and burns less than 6 gph. Fuel capacity limits range to about 375 miles. Other equipment includes a Stratomaster Enigma EFIS with magnetic compass, artificial horizon and moving Map GPS, Trio Avionics autopilot with altitude hold. LED landing and position lighting, XCOM radio and Becker transponder. This two seater has dual sticks and center controls. This was my first build and my first plane. I would recommend the Sonex as a first build or a first plane.

Bob Carson Photo Montage by Tim Carson Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 52 Nose Art & Numbers

In this regular Nose Art & Number feature we will be showcasing our readers Nose Art and Special Registration Numbers. Just send in your pics, along with a bio (around 150 words) about your nose art or special registration to [email protected] - and don’t forget, spread the word.

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Interesting Nose Art on this L-29 Delphin flying at the Reno Air Races in 2010.

Photo by Brenda Crawford

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Welcome to Gone Cruisin’, our regular feature on the cruisin’ scene brought to you by Gary Rosier. Primarily from in and around Central Florida, but we’ll be including interesting events around the USA. More pics from Gary at http://www.carsplaneslandscapes.com/

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$2.3 million Raised for the door sills. The 624-horsepower 18:00 on Saturday 15th September Experimental Aircraft supercharged Mustang includes a during Ferrari Racing Days at Association’s Young Eagles racing suspension. The splitter, an Silverstone Circuit. Program: aerodynamic fairing underneath the car, was signed by members of the Ferrari North Europe previously set A dinner and auction honoring Tuskegee Airmen as well as George the record with an astonishing 385 America’s greatest generation raised Lucas, creator of the Red Tails cars on the Silverstone Circuit at the $2.3 million for the Experimental movie released earlier this year. The Ferrari Racing Days in 2007, but Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles entire movie cast also signed the this was later increased to 490 cars. program. The annual Gathering of splitter. Even though over 600 cars had registered in the first month when the attempt was announced, Ferrari North Europe has always had the ambition to set a Guinness World Record with 1000 cars. Registrations remain open as it is anticipated that the recently extended Silverstone Grand Prix circuit can accommodate more than 1000 cars on track.

This outstanding interest is thanks to the support from the Ferrari Owners EAA Photo Club and Ferrari enthusiasts all over the UK and abroad and will create Eagles auction featured dozens of The car sold for $370,000. what promises to a memorable items sold during a silent auction spectacle – Silverstone turned Rosso and 14 sold during a live auction at London, Friday 3rd August 2012. Corsa. In addition, Ferrari will be the dinner, which included some Ferrari North Europe now has donating £5 for every car entered BMW R7 Motorcycle Wins Best- receiving the award. “We are 1,000 guests. The gala gathering was over 1000 cars registered to break into the world record attempt to when it was discovered in 2005 in-Class at Pebble Beach delighted that the effort to bring the whereupon it was painstakingly restored hosted by EAA President Rod the Guinness World Record for the BEN, the automotive industry’s own Concours BMW R7 to the Pebble Beach by BMW Group Classic. It is now a Hightower, with frequent Largest Parade of Ferrari Cars at charity (www.ben.org.uk). Concours was rewarded with Best in part of BMW Group Classic’s extensive appearances by aviation legends, One-of-a-kind art deco concept from Class for Motorcycles.” collection of significant BMW cars and including R.A. “Bob” Hoover, Sean 1930s honored at world’s most motorcycles. D. Tucker, Mike Goulian, and prestigious concours d’elegance The 2012 Pebble Beach Concours Young Eagles co-chairmen and d’Elegance featured motorcycles from Miracle on the Hudson pilots Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 20, Germany. On the cusp of its 90th year Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and 2012… The BMW R7 motorcycle won of motorcycle production it was only Jeff Skiles. natural that BMW would feature best-in-class in the Motorcycle class at prominently. The highlight of the auction was a the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours The BMW R7 motorcycle was created custom-built Ford Mustang themed d’Elegance. The award was received by about the Tuskegee Airmen, who in 1934 at the height of the art deco flew P-51 Mustang fighters. The Karl Baumer, Head of BMW Group movement which heavily influenced its slate-colored car includes badging Classic. design. It was created as a concept but never put into production making this from the airmen’s 332nd Fighter R7 the only one of its kind in the world. Group and Tuskegee Red Tail logos “The BMW R7 is one of the most throughout, including embroidered extraordinary motorcycles in our It had not been seen for nearly 70 years into the seats and etched into the collection,” noted Baumer upon

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 68 By Steve Wood - Staff Writer

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AUGUST 2012 - JAGUAR (Crewe, England. 22 August ANNOUNCES ALL-WHEEL 2012). Bentley is releasing full DRIVE FOR XF AND XJ technical details of its exciting new MODELS 205 mph (330 km/h) all-wheel drive performance flagship ahead of its Jaguar today announces that it is official international show debut at introducing All-Wheel Drive to the the Moscow Motor Show on 29 2013 Model Year XF and XJ August. The new Continental GT ranges. In recognition of the AWD Speed is the fastest road-car Bentley models' arrival, winter was specially has ever produced and orders are 'transported' to New York; media being taken now, with deliveries and celebrities being invited to scheduled to start in October 2012. escape the summer heat at an Powered by Bentley’s iconic exclusive unveiling in a snow-dome 6-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, the constructed in Manhattan. The GT Speed develops 625 PS (616 AWD XF and XJ will be powered bhp) at 6000 rev/min – up 50 PS exclusively by Jaguar's new 3.0-litre versus the standard Continental GT V6 Supercharged petrol engine in depth of ability in low-grip V6 supercharged petrol engine in - with 800 Nm (590 lb.ft) of torque 340PS form, and will offer conditions. The system delivers all 340PS form driving through an available from 2000 to 5000 rev/min optimised traction in all grip the traction benefits you would eight-speed automatic transmission (up 100 Nm) for instantly accessible Its all-wheel-drive system, contemporary, sporting, luxury conditions. The AWD models will expect, but the AWD XF and XJ are and featuring Stop/Start technology. high performance. Coupled with a biased 60:40 in favour of the rear, coupe. be available in selected markets still very rewarding cars to drive - Jaguar AWD operates new ZF eight-speed close-ratio offers reassuring stability and the The 575 PS (567 bhp) W12 including North America, Russia, which was exactly our intention." 'intelligently', continuously automatic transmission and state-of- potential to access the prodigious powertrain of the Continental GT China and Continental Europe. monitoring grip levels and driver the-art engine management software, performance all year round in coupe and GTC convertible models Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line At-a-glance inputs to both pre-empt and react to the GT Speed despatches the zero- virtually any weather conditions or also benefits from enhancements Director, Jaguar, said: "Our All- Jaguar is introducing a new All- wheel-slip, enabling maximum to-sixty sprint in 4.0 seconds (0-100 road surface. made to the more powerful GT Wheel Drive system preserves all Wheel Drive (AWD) system to its traction in all conditions. km/h in 4.2s), reaching 100 mph Subtle signature design cues Speed. In addition to the new engine the dynamic qualities of our rear- 2013 Model Year XF and XJ saloon Feed-forward torque distribution (160 km/h) from a standing start in distinguish the GT Speed from its management system and eight-speed wheel drive Jaguar saloons in terms cars for selected markets*. allows the system to actively just 9.0 seconds. In-gear acceleration stable-mates, including exclusive transmission, all W12 engines now of handling, steering quality and The AWD system is powered anticipate wheel slippage and is equally breath-taking. 21-inch, ten-spoke alloy wheels, feature an energy recuperation ride refinement while adding a new exclusively by Jaguar's new 3.0-litre prevent it occurring, therefore In the Bentley Speed tradition, dark-tint matrix to the radiator shell system. Together, these deliver a providing greater driver confidence outstanding performance is matched and lower bumper grilles and vehicle stability in low-grip by an enhanced chassis with up- and ‘rifled’ exhaust scenarios. Torque split can be up to rated springs, anti-roll bars and tailpipes. Inside the 50:50 front/rear. bushes, a lowered ride height (by handcrafted cabin, the At speed in normal grip 10mm front and rear) together with Speed models are specified conditions the AWD system delivers re-tuning of the electronically exclusively with the drive predominantly to the rear controlled damping and steering Mulliner Driving wheels, thus providing the dynamic systems. Specification, featuring driving experience all Jaguars are However, this newest, most quilted, perforated leather renowned for, while maximising powerful addition to the Continental and bright metal detailing powertrain efficiency. stable still displays the refinement plus a broader choice of Suspension and steering systems and suppleness that makes a Bentley optional technical finishes. have also been reengineered in order unique. Even the exhaust note, This now includes the for the AWD XF and XJ to match deeper and more exhilarating under exclusive-to-Speed dark tint 12% improvement in fuel economy their rear-wheel drive counterparts' hard acceleration, remains civilised aluminium as well as carbon fibre. and CO2 emissions across the GT acclaimed driving dynamics. and refined during high-speed The result is a highly distinctive, W12 range and a 10% improvement cruising. for the GTC W12.

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Porsche Sport Driving School One-of-a-Kind 850-Horsepower The unique USA Announces Course Schedule 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Cobra tribute car was Created as a Tribute to Carroll unveiled by Ford Definitely not for the faint of heart, Shelby Motor Company the Porsche Sport Driving School “Friends of Carroll Shelby” builds board member offers to all who dare to rise to the a one-of-a-kind 2013 Shelby GT500 Edsel Ford II, challenge, the opportunity to live Cobra to commemorate the late Ford’s group vice their automotive fantasy. You will Carroll Shelby president for pilot the latest Porsche models; In honor of the 50th anniversary sales and Carrera S, Boxster, Cayman R, of the Shelby Cobra, the new GT500 marketing Jim Panamera Turbo and Cayenne S and Cobra sports an 850-horsepower Farley, and experience the incomparable Ford Racing supercharged V8, Shelby American Porsche 911 Turbo. Shelby American wide-body kit, and president John is finished in Cobra historical Luft at the Rolex Monterey American provided a specially Below is the schedule for January to Guardsman Blue/Wimbledon White Motorsports Reunion where Cobra designed hood, new rear wide-body March of 2013. stripe paint is the marque of show for 2012. kit, Shelby Wilwood brakes and new “Even at 89 years of age, Carroll 20x13-inch rear and 20x10-inch January MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 17, was an inspiration to us all,” says front wheels. The bodywork is January 12 – 13, Saturday - Sunday: 2012 – Friends of Carroll Shelby, Farley. “This year marks the 50th finished in the same Guardsman Performance March 16 – 17, Saturday - Sunday: their living in this business, no part- including Ford Motor Company, anniversary of the original Shelby Blue with Wimbledon White stripes January 25, Friday: Precision Masters timers here! Shelby American, Ford Racing and Cobra. The one-off car we have that graced so many of the Cobra January 26 – 27, Saturday - Sunday: March 20 – 22, Wednesday - many others have built a unique created represents the very idea he roadsters built in the 1960s. Performance Thursday: Masters Plus The best track facility in North 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra as a had about making the 2013 Shelby “Carroll Shelby changed the March 27 – 28, Wednesday - America- tribute to the late Carroll Shelby. GT500 into a true Cobra.” performance world forever,” says February Thursday: GT3 Cup Experience Barber Motorsports Park is Ford is also announcing a Using the 662-horsepower 2013 Luft. “And while he was proud of February 9 – 10, Saturday - Sunday: beautifully landscaped and often renamed road at its Product Shelby GT500 as a foundation, Shelby American’s achievements, Performance PSDS offers the best instructors in referred to as the Augusta of Development Center in Dearborn, “Friends of Carroll” created the one- Carroll was far more interested in February 22, Friday: Precision the business- racetracks, but more importantly the Mich., as a tribute to Shelby as well. of-a-kind 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra the next car we would build. You February 23 – 24, Saturday - We believe our staff of 40 circuit is exciting and challenging. Cobra has been the consistent wide-body Mustang that now will find the spirit and influence of Sunday: Performance instructors, are the most qualified, With 2.38 miles, 16 turns and over performance label as Shelby worked generates more than 850 horsepower Carroll Shelby in every future patient and knowledgeable in the 80 feet of elevation changes, its with Ford for most of the last 60 with the help of a Ford Racing 4.0- vehicle we build just as you’ll find it March business. Learn skills from past and demands will keep your attention years, and Shelby was instrumental liter Whipple supercharger. in the rear wide-body kit and hood March 6 – 7, Wednesday - current champions who have and make you a great driver. The in the creation of Ford performance Putting that much power to the integrated into the 2013 Shelby Thursday: Performance experience in all aspects of the sport. Barber Vintage Museum, located at vehicles including Cobras, the GT40 ground requires plenty of traction, GT500 Cobra.” March 8, Friday: Precision All of our instructors are top the circuit, is a world class facility and Mustangs since the mid-1960s. so the 13-inch-wide rear wheels are “You might also know that March 14 – 15, Thursday - Friday: professional drivers who are with over 1000 vehicles on display. 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra wrapped in massive 345-section Carroll was a philanthropist, noted Performance certified by Porsche and who earn high-performance for supporting causes that moved A fleet of over 40 new Porsche tires for extra him,” adds Farley. “In that spirit, vehicles- grip. this car will be taken on tour around As the only Official Porsche driving Ford Motor the country, and hopefully will be school in North America, PSDS Company teamed used in a special way at the end of offers you the opportunity to up with Shelby its tour – a way Carroll would experience all of the current models American for appreciate.” available. Learn more about your several key Before the 2013 Shelby GT500 current Porsche or experience the components on Cobra hits the road, it will be shown capability of these incredible the Carroll at the Ford display in the expo area machines in the ultimate test drive. Shelby tribute at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports car. Shelby Reunion.

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 70 Thrilla in Marilla

GREAT ATURNOUT THAT shut down a small WNY town all day! Cars were parked along country roads for miles!

There were 1,100 registered vehicles, 2,000+ motorcycles rode in, and over 25,000 spectators!

Link to official website and Youtube video.

THIS IS what a car show / cruise-in SHOULD BE!

Benefited Mercy Flight too, a great cause and the whole town got behind it!

Our correspondent, Gary Rosier, was there. Enjoy his pics! >> All Photos for This Feature: Gary Rosier Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 71 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 72 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 73 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 74 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 75 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 76 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 77 Marrila is situated ALLISON..."The Five Best Car Builders about 20 miles east of Legend". Named 4th in & Master Fabricators. Buffalo, NY. Normally NASCAR Drivers of the DIANE SOX… proud a sleepy little town, it century. BYRON wife of the late great really came alive for CHERRY…”Coy Duke” Five Time World the from “Dukes of Champion Drag Racer Car & Bike Meet. Hazzard”. LOU Ronnie Sox. SANTIAGO… Host of Celebrity guests All for a very good TV's "Car Fix" and one included: BOBBY cause - Mercy Flight of the country's Top

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 78 All Photos for this Feature: Porsche

Porsche Perfection Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 79 The classic Porsche racer 911 GT3 RSR at the 12 Hours of Sebring 2012

SpeediSpeedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 80 HE PORSCHE 911 is hopes of winning, Of course, the Porsche Tan iconic taking both first and racing tradition started marque. Ahead of second place overall. back in 1951 with the its time when Thanks to reliability, model 356 Light Metal introduced in 1964, the this gave rear-engine 911 has Porsche its evolved over three record- decades to when breaking Porsche introduced a 16th overall completely new 911 win at Le Carrera for 1999. The Mans, more lineage includes 911 S than any other Coupé. But the Porsche (1967), the 911 Turbo manufacturer in history. brand goes back even (1974 [1976 in the further, to 1948 when Not that the 911 GT1-98 U.S.]), the first 911 on 8th June 1948, a had much to do with Cabriolet (1983) and two-seater sports car the regular 911 range. the first all-wheel drive based on VW parts, the It was very much a 911 Carrera 4 (1990). Porsche Nr. 1, the 356 specialist racer. Only Roadster was Of course Porsche will the headlamps had any introduced to the world. be remembered for its resemblance to the It was first automobile string of outright wins stock 911 of the time. bearing the Porsche at the classic 24 hr After this, perhaps name. race at Le Mans, unexpected, 16th win France. These started at Le Mans Porsche But we are not looking with the 917K, and withdrew from factory at the racing history, went through the 935, racing at Le Mans. we are looking at the 936, 956 and 962 present. In models. we are looking at the We have some Finally it was the turn, latest 911 range, and spectacular 911 racing in 1998, of the 911 GT1- more specifically the photos direct from 98 which, despite being latest racing 911’s, Porsche for your slower than the Toyota including the hybrid viewing pleasure. So sit or the Mercedes, version - the 911 GT3-R back, relax and enjoy fulfilled Porsche's slim Hybrid. the high speed ride:

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 81 The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (Type 997) is ready to race.

The top model of Porsche Motorsport’s Customer Racing Vehicles has had extensive modifications for the 2012 season. Particularly striking at first glance are the changes to the body: the width of the new GT3 RSR has grown by 48 millimetres. Built to conform to the A.C.O. “LM” GTE regulations, this 911 represents the crowning pinnacle of a range of successful customer sport race cars that are based on the 997 type 911 GT3 RS street sports car. More on the next page >>

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 82 Powering the 2012 intake air. Openings in model 911 GT3 RSR is the rear side sections, a particularly efficient as known from the six-cylinder boxer turbo variants of the engine with a four-litre Porsche 911, replace capacity. With a the air scoop on the mandatory air- engine hood, which is restrictor, it generates very similar to the 911 460 hp (338 kW) and GT2 RS street sports drives the 310 car. millimetre wide rear The 911 GT3 RSR was wheels. The diameter designed to be raced at of the front wheels has the Le Mans 24 Hours, increased by 30 mm to the FIA World now measure 680 Endurance millimetres. The Championship, the Le Porsche sequential six- Mans Series, the speed gearbox is American Le Mans operated via paddle Series as well as the shifts on the steering International GT Open wheel. and in other series and The nose and rear races. panels are adapted to The new Porsche 911 the flared front and GT3 RSR has been rear wheel arches, as delivered to customer are the door sill and squads around the the wheel arch world from January coverings. 2012. The selling price The aerodynamic was around $600,000, concept is plus tax of the complemented by a respective countries. new ducting of the

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 83 More powerful still exactly in this deliver 500 hp making it easier for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 50 hp more than its than the 911 GT3 RSR, direction that the (368 kW). pilots to concentrate (Type 997) for one- Cup relatives. Both the Porsche 911 GT3 R improvements for the on braking. make Cup racing. race vehicles are is extremely popular 2012 model year were Paddle-shifts on the Thanks to a 0.2-litre based on the extra- for its forgiving targeted. The engine steering wheel ensure The 1,200 kg increase in engine wide body of the handling and basic output was increased gear changes are even lightweight 911 GT3 R capacity, the 2012 street-legal 911 speed. And it was by 20 hp to now quicker and simpler, is based on the model GT3 R delivers GT3 RS

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 84 The 2012-spec The flared wheel Porsche 911 GT3 Cup arches at the front is based on the axle accommodate lightweight 911 GT3 light alloy rims RS (997) street sports measuring 9.5Jx18 car. The power unit is with 25/64-18 Michelin largely identical to the race tyres. The light production engine of alloy rims at the rear the 911 GT3 RS with measure 12Jx18 with the same output of 450 30/68-18 tyres. bhp and the same Depending on the type maximum engine of racing, the new 911 speed of 8,500 rpm. A GT3 Cup features race exhaust system different rim with a controlled specifications. catalytic converter The blade-type anti-roll keeps emissions to a bars at the front and minimum. rear are adjustable in The vehicle cannot be seven positions approved for road use. allowing an extremely It’s the most precise set-up for each successful race car on race track. Exclusive earth: The Porsche to the Porsche Mobil 1 911 GT3 Cup. Supercup, which runs as support to Formula With over 2,200 units 1, is the PCCB Porsche sold, it is the Ceramic Composite undisputed number Brake. This is also one amongst customer available for Porsche’s racing teams all over road models. the world. The 2012 Compared to the 911 GT3 Cup features composite cast brakes a 100-litre FT3 safety in the Carrera Cup fuel tank, filled via an cars and the GT3 Cup opening in the front Challenge cars, PCCB hood and, according to reduces the weight of Porsche, the new tank the car by around 20 contributes to a kilograms. further improvement in safety standards. Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 85 This Porsche 911 GT3 R, with its innovative hybrid drive, opened up a new chapter in the history of Porsche which has had more than 20,000 wins in 45 years of racing. More about this revolutionary race car on the next 3 pages >>

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 86 Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 87 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

The concept of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid is simple. Utilize energy produced during braking to drive a flywheel which in turn produces electricity to drive 2 electric motors in the front wheels.

Photo above shows the concept.

Photo left shows the flywheel generator.

Photo right shows the complex steering wheel controls.

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 88 The innovative hybrid brakes, with the two technology featured in electric motors the Porsche 911 GT3 R reversing their Hybrid has been function on the front developed especially axle and acting as for racing, standing out generators. Then, significantly in its whenever necessary, configuration and the driver is able to components from call up extra energy conventional hybrid from the charged systems. In this case, flywheel generator. electrical front axle The flywheel being drive with two electric slowed down motors developing 75 electromagnetically in kW each supplements the generator mode the 465-bhp four-litre and thus supplying up flat-six at the rear of to 150 kW to the two the GT race car. A electric motors at the further significant front from its kinetic point is that instead of energy. This the usual batteries in a additional power is hybrid road car, an available to the driver electrical flywheel after each charge power generator, fitted process for in the interior next to approximately 6 - 8 the driver, delivers seconds. energy to the electric Energy formerly motors. converted – and thus The flywheel generator wasted – into heat itself is an electric upon every application motor with its rotor of the brakes, is now spinning at speeds of highly efficiently up to 40,000 rpm, converted into storing energy additional drive mechanically as power. Depending on rotation energy. The racing conditions, flywheel generator is hybrid drive is used in charged whenever the this case not only for driver applies the extra power, but also to save fuel. Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 89 Racing photos from the 2012 Long Beach ‘45 race.

Note the ‘clock’ graphics on the photo bottom left.

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 90 The Pack at the 12 Hrs of Sebring, 2012

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 91 Photos Top & Bottom Left - The Grand Prix of Miami, 2012

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 92 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

2012 saw the 50th anniversary of the Daytona 24hr race, now known as the Rolex 24. A Porsche 911 was the safety car.

In keeping with the Porsche theme of this issue, there’s more Porsche photos from the Rolex 24hr on the following pages.

Photos for this Feature: Porsche, unless otherwise notated

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 93 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 94 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 95 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

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Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 97 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

The Goodyear Blimp often watches over the Rolex 24hr. during the day of course.

Photo: Steve Wood Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 98 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

The Goodyear Blimp was at Dayton again in July for the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Race.

Photo: Gary Rosier Speedi Wings & Wheels - August / September 2012 - Page 99 Daytona Beach SpeediCity Speed City USA Where the Action Begins

A massive B-52 arrived at Daytona ready for a Photos: Gary Rosier fly-by for the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Race.

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