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VA Vol 34 No 12 Dec 2006 u> z~ CD -----­ rAiLW~€€LS D1 Pave- Bvown N E DE E BER VOL. 34, No. 12 2006 CONTENTS 2 VAA News 4 By The Numbers Getting the markings right by Marv Hoppenworth 7 Restoration Corner General restoration techniques by Stan Gomoll 10 The Prototype 1930 INF Ted Teach's AirVenture award winner by Sparky Barnes Sargent 18 The Oldest Chipmunk Can you fly Canadian? by Budd Davisson 28 Why I Love to Fly Explaining the lure of flight by Hugh B. Horning 32 Book Review 34 The Vintage Instructor Best glide by Doug Stewart 36 Mystery Plane by H.G. Frautschy S TAFF EAA Publisher Tom Poberezny Executive Director/Editor H,G. Frautschy 38 Classified Ads & Calendar Administrative Assistant Jennifer Lehl Managing Editor Kathleen Witman News Editor Ric Reynolds Photography Jim Koepnick Bonnie Bartel Kratz COVERS Advertising Coordinator Sue Anderson Classified Ad Coordinator Louise Schoenike FRONT COVER: The Waco INF is a great favorite of many biplane aficionados, and this one in par­ Colleen Walsh ticular is even more special; it's the prototype of the model! See Marcia "Sparky" Barnes' arti­ Copy Editor cle on this award-winning antique biplane, starting on page 10. EAA photo by Bonnie Kratz, EAA Director of Advertising Katrina Bradshaw photo plane flown by Bruce Moore in EAA's C-210 near Green Lake. Display Advertising Representatives: Northeast: All en Murrtt y Pho ne RS6-220-7180, FAX 856-229-72SR, e-mai l: a/lenlllllrTay(1;)nillllsprillg.t'OIII BACK COVER: If you can 't be the first one, then be the oldest one flying! This Canadian-built DHC­ Sout heast: Chester R;llllnga rtncf 1 Chipmunk was the eleventh one built, and spent it's early days in England, being evaluated by Ph one 727-S 32-4640, FAX 727-532-4630, e-mail: cblllllllil /(iM llilldspriIlS,,"III DeHavilland in England. The DHC-l was built to repl ace the beloved Tiger Moth. This one now Central: Todd Reese Phone 800-444-9932, I'AX 816-741-6458, e-ma il : [email protected] resides in Canada, where it flies with UK registration . See Budd Davisson 's article beginning on \iountain & Pacific: John Gibson page 18. EAA photo by Bonnie Kratz, EAA photo plane flown by Walt Dorlac in Lance PA32R300. Phone 916-784-9593, (.-mai l: io lll1g i bs()II(~.spc- mag.co l1l VINTAGE AI RPLANE FAA to STC Holders: No Ethanol automobile gasoline that conforms to this event unique, however, is the in Auto Fuel the specifications published in their fact that it is also aviation's annual The FAA has issued a special air­ airplane flight manual or automobile family reunion. worthiness information bulletin gasoline STC flight manual supple­ "If you're asked to explain what (SAIB) warning aircraft owners and ment. Those unsure about the pres­ EAA AirVenture is, there's only one operators with auto fuel supplemen­ ence of alcohol can perform a simple good answer-'You gotta be there!'" tal type certificates (STC) to ensure test with EAA's auto fuel Alcohol Test the fuel they use does not contain Kit, available by calling 920-426-4843 Start Out the New Year at a alcohol (ethanol or methanol). The or e-mailing [email protected]. SportAir Workshop SAIB reinforces EAA's ongoing efforts EAA's SportAir Workshops will hit to ensure the availability of compli­ the ground running in 2007 with ant autogas by heading off or modi­ a large number and variety of ses­ fying legislative attempts in several 200j1 sions located throughout the coun­ states to require ethanol in all gaso­ try. Now is the time to make plans to lines sold. /lIRVENTURE attend before they fill up. And what EAA, one of two primary sources of OSHKOSH better holiday gift is there for the as­ automobile gasoline STCs for general piring homebuilder? aviation aircraft, advocates that, at ~ • Oshkosh, Wisconsin-january the very least, states should exempt 27 -28: Learn to successfully build your premium grade fuel from ethanol It's Never Too Early to aircraft with these courses: Compos­ mandates to ensure a readily avail­ Plan for Oshkosh ites, Fabric Covering, or Sheet Metal. able and safe fuel supply for aircraft. Aviation's biggest week of the year Other courses include Electrical Sys­ The FAA cites numerous reasons takes a year to prepare for, and you tems and Avionics, and Gas Welding, alcohol and airplanes do not mix. can bet preparations are well under­ plus Introduction to Aircraft Building Alcohol: way for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and What's Involved in Kit Building • Adversely affects the volatility of 2007, set to take place July 23-29. suit those just getting started. auto gasoline, which could cause va­ EAA draws the aviation community • Lakeland, Florida-February 17­ por lock. together to share the pure joy and 18: Held at the Sun 'n Fun campus, . Is corrosive and not compatible excitement of flight unmatched any­ learn Composites, Fabric Covering, with rubber seals and other mate­ where in the world. and Sheet Metal, as well as Electrical rials used in aircraft, which could "All the spirit, innovation, and Systems and Avionics, and What's In­ lead to fuel system deterioration dreams of aviation come together in volved in Kit Building. and malfunction. one place, for one week," said EAA • Dallas, Texas-March 3-4: Com­ • Is subject to phase separation, President Tom Poberezny. "This posites, Fabric Covering, and Sheet which happens when the fuel cools is the true magiC of AirVenture: Metal construction methods, plus as an aircraft climbs to higher alti­ Whether we come from the pilot Electrical Systems and Avionics, Gas tudes. When the alcohol separates community, industry, or govern­ Welding, and What's Involved in from the gasoline, it may carry water ment, we are brought together by Kit Building. that has been held in solution and our passion for flight." • Watsonville, California-March that cannot be handled by the sedi­ As we enter the new year, keep up 17 -18: Composites, Electrical Sys­ ment bowl. with the continuing developments tems and Avionics, Fabric Covering, • Reduces the energy content of at www.AirVenture.org. Look for many Sheet Metal, and What's Involved in fuel. Methanol has approximately neW special features, including video Kit Building. 55 percent of the energy content of and audio presentations, interactive • Detroit, Michigan-April 14-15: gasoline, ethanol 73 percent. More sections, plus essentials like admission Composites, Electrical Systems and alcohol equals reduced range. rates, housing information, forum pre­ Avionics, Introduction To Aircraft EAA's auto fuel STC has saved air­ senters, special attractions, and more. Building, Sheet Metal, and What's In­ craft owners untold thousands of dol­ "EAA AirVenture is one of avia­ volved in Kit Building. lars by allowing them to use auto fuel tion's most important events for Take the first step toward fulfilling rather than more expensive avgas. business, government, and educa­ your dream of homebuilt flight. To learn The FAA recommends that owners use tion," Poberezny said. "What makes more about these and other upcoming 2 DECEMBER 2006 workshops, as well as special EM mem­ where the bracket attaches to the cowl, ber tuition for the courses, visit www. but they were apparently too small and SportAir.com or call 800-967-5746. used only to position the cowl; but the cowl felt solid. Lost Swift Cowling By the time I got turned around and Mark Holliday had a bad night a returned to Atlanta to proceed north while back, and he's willing to share on 1-75 (about a two-hour drive each the event with those of you in the way, and it's now about 2:00 a.m.) southeastern United States in the hope looking for the cowl, someone must that someone will hear of a new Globe have already picked it up. I didn't find Swift cowling that's appeared. Here's it. I checked with the Georgia State Pa­ Mark's sad tale: trol, and there was no record of any While trailering N78261 north on accidents or their people picking it up. Interstate 75 'from Atlanta to Athens Could you please run the following ad: the entire nice original cowl blew off Lost complete original Swift cowl on the airplane, unknown to me until I northbound 1-75 between Atlanta, GA was getting off the highway at the Ath­ and Athens, TN on 10-5-06. Reward for ens exit. The cowl appeared to be bolted return or information. Mark 651-270­ in place, the handles were latched, and 1318, or e-mail: [email protected] the camlocks on the top fastened, but If you've got news for Mark, please TOM FLOCK the brackets were bolted only to the contact him at the numbers above, or firewall and were not attached to the call us here at VAA headquarters: 920­ Just as this issue was going cowl. I saw screws through the holes 426-4825. to press, we were advised of the passing of 1999 VAA Hall of Fame Inductee Tom Flock of Rockville, Indiana. Tom was a master re­ Ei TEn roWINTHE 20 AIRCRAFT storer of Waco aircraft and known worldwide for his expertise and outstanding workmanship on a number of Waco restorations and a PiperJ-3 Cub. He was a longtime member of EAA Chapter 83. A retired farm-implements dealer, Tom's avocation was an­ tique aircraft, a passion at which he excelled. During the 1993 Waco Club fly-in, Tom was awarded the Bob Poor Memorial Award for ex­ quisite workmanship. His restora­ tions consistently won awards at fly-ins across the country.
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