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We have so many new and exciting events for Oshkosh '84 that I have decided to use my editorial page to make an early announcement. Listed below are the events and chairman of each Bob Lickteig activity. If you have any questions or need more informa­ President tion, please contact any of the chairman who are always Antique/Classic Division ready to help.

NEW TYPE AWARDS TYPE PARKING The Antique Judging Committee has agreed to in­ crease the number of award categories for aircraft regis­ The Parking and Flight Line Safety Committee has a tered. The new categories are: World War II Training and workable type parking plan. To receive further details, Liaison Aircraft plus Outstanding in Type. type club officers should contact Art Morgan, chairman, Chairman - Dale Gustafson, phone 317/293-4430. at 414/442-3631. An information packet will be sent along with a map of the parking area. HALL OF FAME REUNION ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION FL YOUT A special effort is being made to have our previous Grand and Reserve Champion aircraft and owners return A flyout of Antique/Classic aircraft, members and to Oshkosh and be displayed in a special area. Aircraft guests will be scheduled for Tuesday morning, July 31. and owner will be recognized with special signs and This will be a half-day fun event you won't want to miss. awards. Check program and A/C Headquarters for details. Chairman - Al Kelch, phone 414/377-5886. Chairman - Bob Lumley, phone 414/255-6832.

TYPE CLUB HEADQUARTERS TENT INTERVIEW CIRCLE

We will once again have our Type Club Headquarters The ever popular Antique/Classic Interview Circle will Tent set up in the Antique/Classic area. All type clubs are be expanded this year. Interviews will be scheduled on a invited to set up their club headquarters. A full week of daily basis. activities are planned. Chairman - Dan Neuman, phone 612/571-0893. Chairman - Espie (Butch) Joyce, 919/427-0216, will be there to help. ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CHAPTER INFORMATION BOOTH ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION FORUMS There will be an information booth outside the Red A complete range of forums for antique and classic Barn Headquarters staffed by qualified members to dis­ aircraft is scheduled. Check program and headquarters cuss chapter formations, promotions and projects as well for time and dates. as a membership recruiting. Chairman - Ron Fritz, phone 616/678-5012. Chairman - Roy Redman, phone 507/334-5922.

PARADE OF FLIGHT ANTIQUE/CLASSIC PHOTO CONTEST

The Antique/Classic Parade of Flight, a highlight of An amateur photo contest is scheduled for the period the Convention, will again be staged Wednesday after­ of the Oshkosh Convention. Details and rules are avail­ noon. Check A/C Headquarters for details and be a part able at the Antique/Classic Headquarters. Please check in of this annual event. with Chairman Jack McCarthy, phone 312/371-1290 for Chairman - Phil Coulson, phone 616/624-6490. any questions you may have.

IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR AND A GREAT CONVENTION! MAKE THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC AREA YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR OSHKOSH '84. • 2 JUNE 1984 PUBLICATION STAFF

PUBLISHER Paul H. Po~rezny DIRECTOR. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Dick Matt EDITOR Gene R. Chase JUNE 1984 • VOL. 12, NO.6 MANAGING EDITOR Mary Jones EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Norman Petersen

FEATURE WRITERS George A. Hardie, Jr. Contents Roy Redman 2 Straight and Level EAA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC by Bob Lickteig DIVISION, INC. 4 AlCNews OFFICERS by Gene Chase 6 Ole Anderson - New License ­ Presidenl Vice President New Plane R. J. Lickteig Roy Redman by Roy Redman 1620 Bay Oaks Drive At. 3. Box 208 11 Calendar of Events Albert Lea. MN 56007 Faribault. MN 55021 507/373-2351 507/334-5922 12 Antique/Classic Division Chapters 12 Antique/Classic Division Committees Secretary Treasurer Ronald Fritz E. E. " Buck" Hilbert 13 Mystery Plane 15401 Sparta Avenue P.O. Box 145 by George Hardie. Jr. Kent City. MI 49330 Union. IL 60180 14 Notice of Annual Business Meeting 616/678-5012 815/923-4591 and Election 17 Airports Providing Auto Fuel DIRECTORS 18 Antique/Classic Division Judging Rules John S. Copeland Stan Gomoll 22 Bird Aircraft See Page 22 9 Joanne Drive 1042 90th Lane, NE Westborough. MA 01581 Minneapolis, MN 55434 by Gene Chase 617/366-7245 6121784-1172 23 The New Rankin Collegiate by Gene Chase Claude L. Gray, Jr. Dale A. Gustafson 24 AlC Maintenance Tips 9635 Sylvia Avenue 7724 Shady Hill Drive 24 Letters to the Editor Northridge. CA 91324 Indianapolis. IN 46274 213/349·1338 317/293·4430 24 Member's Projects

Robert G. Herman Arthur R. Morgan 16400 Ledgemont. Apt. 712 3744 North 51st Blvd. Dallas. TX 75248 Milwaukee, WI 53216 214/248-1400 414/442-3631

Morton W. Lester AI Kelch P.O. Box 3747 7018 W. Bonniwell Rd. Martinsville. VA 24112 Mequon. WI 53092 FRONT COVER ... DeHaviliand DH-82A Tiger Moth, N4797. SIN 703/632-4839 414/377-5886 EM731 , owned by Frank M. Gillespie, Des Plaines, IL. Photographed during the 1981 Waukegan Fly-In by Ed Burns. Gene Morris John R. Turgyan 24 Chandelle Drive Box 229. R.F.D. 2 Hampshire. IL 60140 Wrightstown, NJ 08562 BACK COVER ... Photo from EAA's Hugh Butterfield collection, cap­ 3121683-3199 6091758-2910 tioned "John Brown with a Dayton-Wright TA-3."

S. J. Wittman George S. York Box 2672 181 Sloboda Ave. Oshkosh. WI 54901 Mansfield. OH 44906 The words EAA. ULTRALIGHT. FLY WITH THE FIRST TEAM. SPORT AVIATION, and the logos of EXPERIMENTAL 414/235-1265 419/529-4378 AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC .• EAA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, EAA ANTIQUE & CLASSIC DIVISION INC.• INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB INC., WARBIRDS OF AMERICA INC .• are registered trademarks, THE EAA SKY SHOPPE and logos of the EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC. and EAA ULTRALIGHT CONVENTION ADVISORS are trademarks of the above associations and their use by any person other than the above associations is strictly prohibited. Esple M. Joyce, Jr. Daniel Neuman . Box 468 1521 Berne Circle W. Editorial Policy: Readers are encouraged to submit stories and photographs. Policy opinions expressed in articles Madison. NC 27025 Minneapolis, MN 55421 are solely those of the authors. Responsibility for accuracy in reporting rests entirely with the contributor. Material 919/427-0216 612/571 -0893 should be sent to: Gene R. Chase, Editor. The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591 .

The VINTAGE AIRPLANE (ISSN 0091 -6943) is published and owned exclusively by EAA Antique/Classic Division. Ray Olcott Inc. of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. and is published monthly at Wittman Airfield. Oshkosh, WI 54903­ 1500 Kings Way 2591. Second Class Postage paid at Oshkosh, WI 54901 and additional mailing offices. Membership rates for Nokomis. FL 33555 EAA Antique/Classic Division, Inc. are $18.00 for current EAA members for 12 month period of which $12.00 is 813/485-8139 for the publication of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Membership is open to all who are interested in aviation.

S. H. "Wes" Schmid Gar Williams ADVERTISING - AntiquelClassic Division does not guarantee or endorse any product offered through our advertis­ 2359 Lefeber Road Nine South 135 Aero Drive ing. We invite constructive criticism and welcome any report of inferior merchandise obtained through our advertising Wauwatosa. WI 53213 Naperville. IL 60540 so that corrective measures can be taken. 4141771 -1545 3121355-9416 Postmaster: Send address changes to EAA Antique/Classic Division. Inc., Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591 . VINTAGE AIRPLANE 3 On 23 February on the last lap ofits journey home, the left engine failed shortly after takeoff from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the aircraft was forced to return to the Saudi capital. A spare engine was flown to Riyadh the same evening accompanied by three Uiver mechanics to make the neces­ sary repairs. Unfortunately the spare engine could not be fitted properly and there were problems with fitting the old propeller. ROY REDMAN NAMED By press time we had not learned if the Royal Dutch VICE PRESIDENT Airlines' DC-2 had completed its return trip to KLM's home base in Holland. At the Antique/Classic Board of Directors meeting at EAA Headquarters on May 4, 1984, Roy Redman was appointed Vice President of the Division as provided for in the bylaws. Roy fulfills the unexpired term of Robert J. Lickteig who held this office until being named President of the Antique/Classic Division.

INSURANCE FOR PLANES USING AUTO FUEL

We have received questions about whether aircraft with the appropriate STC for the use of auto fuel are insurable. The answer is yes! Bob Urbine at Aviation Underwriters ofAmerica, P.O. Box 19022, Greensboro, NC 27410, telephone 800/334­ 0061, says that as a group, EAA members are among the safest pilots around. Current holders of auto fuel STCs are advised to check with their aircraft insurance companies to determine if they are covered when using auto fuel. Ifnot, contact Avia­ LOUISIANA'S BUSIEST AIRPORT tion Underwriting Agency immediately. New Orleans Lakefront Airport celebrated its 50th birthday on February 11, 1984. First named Shushan EAA CONVENTION SITE NEEDS Airport, it opened officially on February 9, 1934 and was billed as the world's most modern airport. Vern Lichtenberg, Facilities Manager, is in dire need It was an example of the latest architectural style and of a two-ton wrecker/tow truck. Anyone interested in art deco of the time. In 1963 it was renamed Lakefront donating such a vehicle to the EAA Aviation Foundation Airport. is asked to contact Vern at 414/426-4800. Director of Aviation, John Maloney, arranged a full Also needed are a couple of color TV's for use in the day of entertainment which included flights by the bunk house. The bunk house is frequently utilized by Goodyear blimp America and a display of autos and volunteer EAA work crews who spend a lot of time and airplanes from the '30s and '40s. hard work on the site. It would be nice if they could be The highlight of the birthday celebration was the ap­ provided with a little evening entertaiIjrnent. All dona­ pearance of a 1930 Stinson SM-600GB Tri-motor owned by tions to the Foundation are tax deductible. Antique/Classic Division members Bill Brennand and Chuck Andreas. This plane is a familiar sight to attendees at Oshkosh and Sun 'n Fun. . MUSEUM LOOKING FOR PIPER J-3 Stinson airliners served Lakefront Airport when it opened in 1934 and 50 years later the public had an oppor­ The EAA Aviation Foundation is seeking the donation tunity to see and ride in the old airliner. Eastern Airlines of a Piper J-3 Cub for display in the Museum. Anyone flight attendants dressed in uniforms of the early '30s interested in making this tax deductible contribution were on hand to assist passengers as they boarded and should contact Ralph Bufano, Executive Director, EAA deplaned each flight. Aviation Foundation, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI The big Stinson is based in Wisconsin in the summer 54903-2591. and Florida in the winter. Each year it makes appearances at many airshows and car shows in the U.S.

RETURN FLIGHT OF UIVER CESSNA AIRMASTER FLY-IN DELAYED To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this great KLM's Douglas DC-2 "Uiver" which had flown from aircraft, a Cessna Airmaster Fly-In is being planned for England to Australia earlier this year to celebrate the August 10-12, 1984 at Wichita, Kansas. For details con­ 50th anniversary of the 1984 London to Melbourne Race, tact Gar Williams, Nine South 135 Aero Drive, Naperville, experienced a mechanical problem on its return trip. IL 60540. Phone 312/355-9416.

4 JUNE 1984 SEAPLANE PILOTS ANNUAL FLY-IN AND SAFETY SEMINAR

Seaplane pilots will meet at Speculator, New York on Lake Pleasant, for the tenth annual FAA/SPA Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar June 15-17. The weekend fly-in and seminar at Camp-of-the-Woods is sponsored by the FAA Albany General Aviation District Office and the Seaplane Pilots Association. Other sponsors include the Ninety Nines, Inc., and float and seaplane manufacturers. Edward Stimpson, president of the General Aviation Manufacturer's Association, and Walter J . Boyne, director This original 1920 Curtis IN-4D "Jenny" was completely re­ of the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space stored and donated to the the Museum of Flight. Now it's the Museum, will be the featured speakers Saturday night. centerpiece of the Museum's story on early aviation. For information about the fl y-in and seminar, contact the Seaplane Pilots Association, 421 Aviation Way, Fre­ MUSEUM OF FLIGHT'S JENNY derick, Maryland 21701, telephone 301/695-2083. The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington is fortu­ nate to have added an original Curtiss IN-4D "Jenny" to RESCUE OF A WOUNDED CHAMP its growing collection of historic aircraft. It was purchased by Paul Whittier of Friday Harbor, Washington from a EAA member David Wilkerson of Norfolk, Nebraska private individual in Warrenton, Virginia. recently took offin his Aeronca Champ at the local airport Whittier had the aircraft transported to his boat build­ and was dismayed to see the left wheel fall off. David, who ing workshop in Friday Habor and then assigned his crew was giving a friend a ride, radioed the F.B.O. that he had of highly skilled craftsmen to restore the badly deterio­ a problem. rated Jenny to its original flyable condition. The plane has Help was fast in coming in the form of Renato Balestra been donated to the Museum for permanent display. of Mid-Plains Aviation, mechanic Mike Nohr and local . This Jenny, number 5362, was to have been on display pilo.t Gordon Buss who grabbed a pickup truck, a portable radIO and headed to the runway. In the Museum through April '84, then returned to the shop to be covered. With Wilkerson making low passes down the runway The Museum of Flight's Jenny may be flown in special and Buss driving the truck, the other two standing in the demonstration fly-ins this year before returning to the back of the pickup attempted to re-attach the wheel while historical aircraft collection that will one day be housed the plane flew by. in the huge six-story glass and steel Great Gallery to be Trying this three times without success, they came up constructed in 1985. with another idea. Making one more pass, Wilkerson touched the right wheel of the Champ on the runway beside the speeding truck as Balestra and Nohr grabbed FIRST OVERSEAS the left wing struts and supported the plane until it and the truck came to a stop. ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CHAPTER The barnstorming-style landing was complete when the participants re-attached the wheel and congratulated The EAA Antique/Classic Division is becoming inter­ themselves. national with the request for Chapter status by a group of members in Argentina. Chapter President is Mr. Abel CORRECTION Debock, C. C. 275, 2930 San Pedro, Argentina. We con­ gratulate these folks on being the first overseas Chapter In last month's issue of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE of the A/C Division. the price of the official 1984 EAA Convention video tape was in error. The EAA '84 video tape is offered to EAA members at a special pre-convention discount price of $49.00. Order your video tape today by sending your check SCALE MODEL PLAN-FINDER or money order to EAA Aviation Foundation Video Series - EAA '84, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591. SERVICE Please specify VHS or Beta. Dick Gleason (EAA 313, AlC 1164), a modeler and antique/classic airplane bufffor many years has tabulated MORE AUTO FUEL STCs 99% of the scale plans that have been published in the model press over the past 50 years. This tabulation com­ In addition to the aircraft listed in the ad on page 26 prises over 2900 listings of 2100-plus models of over 640 of this magazine, the EAA Aviation Foundation has just makes of aircraft. received FAA approval for the issuance of STCs for the Many EAA members either have been modelers or use of auto fuel in the following aircraft: currently are active in the hobby. Many also have exten­ Cessna - 170, 170A, 170B sive magazine collections and the knowledge that this Pl72D through K service exists should be good news. Dick also has many 175 through 175C full-size plans available, both scale and nonscale. For more 305 Series information send a large S.A.S.E. to Gleason Enterprises, L-19 1704-29th Avenue, S., Rt. 2, Box 125, Austin, MN 55912, Piper - E-2, J-2, J-3, PA-17, PA-18, PA-19 phone 507/437-3781. Taylorcraft - Most all with Continental engines. Con- tact EAA - see ad on page 26. •

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 5 Ole runs up the Travel Air 2000 early in 1929 at Jamestown, NO them to the local Ford garage to have the valves ground. He after performing a top-overhaul on the OX-5 engine out in the then spent two more hours installing the cylinders. open. Ole spent 1'12 hours removing the cylinders then took

NEW LICENSE NEW PLANE

... a highly sophisticated art considered beyond the ken By Roy Redman of the lowly barnstormer. The rules were pretty univer­ (EAA 83604, Ale 6600) sally bent, however, and a "home airport" might be a R. 3, Box 208 pasture at the edge of most any town. Faribault, MN 55021 Not every passenger wanted a hop around a pasture. The airplane was, after all, a modern mode of transporta­ Photos courtesy of Ole Anderson tion, and the speed of a Travel Air certainly surpassed bumpy progress over rutted dirt roads. Occasionally Ole TRANSPORT PILOT would take a passenger on a cross country hop, away from The winter of 1928-29 was a quiet one for Ole. Aside his home airport. His pay would be an amount only to from doing a valve job on the Travel Air and a cross-coun­ defray the cost of operation of the airplane, of course, and try hop to Sioux City, Iowa there wasn't much aviation therefore it was not actually a charter. Never mind the activity. He hung around the cab company office in James­ fact that on these trips the cost of operation might be high town, North Dakota and "did nothing ... in large quan­ enough to keep Ole fed for several days. Nonetheless, they tities." He shared a room with Ruff and John in the home were not charters. Not yet, anyway. of Dr. Claude Henderson. The idle winter allowed lots of When the pilot licensing was announced Ole was im­ time for hangar flying sessions, but lacking a hangar mediately interested. But when he first inquired he found these were mostly held in the cab office, the Jamestown that U. S. citizenship was one of the requirements. This Cafe, or around the kitchen table at Henderson's. The was the first time he had been concerned about his status success of the previous barnstorming season was well since his arrival in 1922 on a one-year visitor's visa. Now, known and the young aviators were popular figures about as he pondered a pilot's license, he was troubled by the town. Indeed, their friendly ways and engaging manner concern that he might be deported ifhe applied for citizen­ encouraged this status. ship. He was six years past the visa limit. The love of The enactment of the Civil Aviation Act on January flying that brought him from Sweden could possibly send I, 1927 had started a long tedious process of bringing the him back again. splintered world of aviation under bureaucratic control. A One morning Ole was enjoying his coffee in the James­ certification procedure was put into effect and all aircraft town Cafe. He sat at the counter next to Earl Reed, manufactured were to be certified and registered. The another of the regulars, who was a clerk at the court licensing of pilots was initiated, but this was a bit more house. The citizenship subject came up and Ole shared his complex than certifying newly manufactured airplanes. concern. Earl laughed and said, "Oh, they won't send There were thousands of experienced pilots actively plying YOU back. You've been here for over five years and their trade, and there was no way that their work could haven't even been in jail!" Greatly relieved, Ole applied be halted for a mass licensing procedure. Wisely the Act for citizenship that day. made allowances. A year had to pass before Ole could apply for the Ole and his friends could legally continue to fly passen­ second paper for citizenship. Once he had done so, the gers for pay without a license for awhile. They were re­ CAA informed him, he was eligible for a license. There stricted to their own back yard, so to speak, and could only were three types of licenses in 1929: Private, Limited hop passengers from their home airport. The intent was, Commercial and Transport. The Private was much the in fact, to limit them from interstate cross-country travel same as today. The Limited Commercial allowed flying for 6 JUNE 1984 hire within state boundaries. The Transport held no geo­ found two points for his eights-on-pylons. He completed graphic restrictions and required a minimum of200 hours one figure eight, then Gardner turned around and pointed experience. Ole applied for the Transport, and the date back to the field. As Ole swung the Travel Air into a turn was set for his examination. Gardner called out that he wanted to see a short field On the morning of May 7, 1929, Ole went to the landing. Gladstone Hotel in Jamestown for his written and oral The Travel Air slipped over the telephone lines, its exams. He had an appointment with George Gardner, the flying wires whistling softly, as it had done literally a CAA inspector, who was accompanied by an assistant, a thousand times before guided by Ole's skillful hands. Al­ Mr. Wright. most motionless, it caressed the grass and rolled to a stop Ole first took the written exam, which he finished in in only three or four times its own length. The OX-5 ticked about 15 minutes. Gardner then read the questions and over at idle for a few moments. Wright responded with Ole's answers. About midway "Let's go back to the hotel," Gardner said, his manner through Gardner read, "What causes wind?" "Beans" and smile telling Ole that he had passed. Ole pushed Wright answered. Gardner laughed, and a smile broke out forward the throttle and taxied triumphantly, tail high, on Ole's face. The tension was broken, and the group back to his tiedown spot. adjourned to the field where the Travel Air awaited. Five days later, on May 11, Ole was hired to fly the Gardner discussed the required maneuvers that were Secretary to the President of Great Northern Railway to to be demonstrated, and then climbed into the passenger St. Paul, Minnesota. His flight to Sioux City two months cockpit. Ole pulled the OX-5 through. Now he was in his earlier was a passenger hop, but this one was a charter. element. He logged 3 hr. 35 min. for the nonstop flight, and begin­ "Big Jim" swung gracefully through a series ofS-turns ning with that page, the classification blank was filled in over a road, the first maneuver. Gardner nodded, and Ole with "Transport, license no. 6231."

THE STRIPED ROBIN

The sun was low and the shadows long. They had been over the wires, and brushed the grass with a perfect land­ waiting for an hour or so, and had about decided to return ing. to town when they heard the purr of an OX-5. The Robin Several months earlier, during an evening visit at the came out of the dusky eastern sky and was almost on them kitchen table, Dr. Henderson mentioned to Ole that he before they could see it. It was right over Highway 10, and and Noel Solien, owner of a local clothing store, were not much above telephone pole height. As it passed over­ considering investing in an airplane. They discussed the head it pulled up sharply, and the setting sun illuminated various possibilities, and then Henderson asked what the underside of the yellow wings. It continued upward airplane Ole would recommend. Without a moment's hesi­ and went past vertical, completed a full loop, side-slipped tation he said, "A Robin." A few days later Henderson

Ole on the right with two of his friends, George Page (with hat), George's bus so George could ride between towns in the Robin a Greyhound bus driver, and Willie Anderson (one of Ole's with Ole! Photo taken at Moorhead, MN on 8/19/29. ticket sellers but no relation). On occasion Wi llie would drive VINTAGE AIRPLANE 7 called the Robin factory and discussed a possible purchase. but some of the larger ones would attract six or eight, or The conversation ended with an agreement to send an even more. airplane to Jamestown for a demonstration flight. On July 3rd Ole took the Robin 40 miles southwest of After the spectacular arrival, Ole and the two investors Jamestown to a park area near Streeter ... called Salt greeted the pilot/salesman, Del Snyder. The setting sun Lake by the locals. There was a large Fourth of July dictated postponement of any further flying until the next celebration scheduled, and it was expected to draw a large day, and they went to town for supper. crowd. By nightfall there were five airplanes poised for Ole rode in the back seat of the Robin for the first the following day's business besides Ole's .. . and one was demonstration flight. The view from inside the cabin was a Ford Tri-motor. excellent, and it was quiet and comfortable as well. Del Ole had heard of Clyde W. Ice, the fabled barnstormer Snyder flew in a suit and tie, and wore a felt hat. Ole from South Dakota and his exploits in the huge Tri-motor, pictured himself in similar attire, flying this gentleman's and now he would get a chance to meet him. The previous airplane more as a businessman than as a mechanic/pilot. year Ice and two partners had raised the $50,000 price of The Robin's flying qualities were as convincing as the a Ford by selling stock, and then he had gone to the comfort of the cabin. It responded gently to the controls, factory and helped build it. When it was finished he im­ and was very stable. And when the OX-5 was throttled mediately set out barnstorming. The first ten days out of back, it floated like a parachute. the factory he flew passengers over Niagara Falls out of Dr. Henderson and Noel Solien took their turn after Buffalo, and sent home $13,000. Ole, and they were favorably impressed as well. After their flights they huddled with Ole under a tree to make a decision. Solien made the first comment. "I think we should order one." "I agree," responded Henderson, "But we need a pilot." Turning to Ole he asked, "Would you fly it for us?" "Well, I guess I could, but I've got some trips lined up in the Travel Air. I'd have to give Bowen some notice." "We'll make you a partner so you could share in the profits." "It's a deal. I'll give Bowen notice ... go ahead and order the airplane." Ole gave Jim Bowen two weeks notice that same day. Bowen, not one to step out of character, fired him. And so, after a year's time, 400 hours of flying, 1768 hops, 2200 passengers and his Transport license, Ole and Travel Air 6006 parted company. Late in the morning of June 29, 1929, Ole stood under the wing of Robin NC35H on the ramp of Robertson Air­ ways in Anglum, Missouri. The handsome new orange and yellow craft had passed his inspection, and he had completed the perfunctory walk-around with the factory man. The OX-5 was started, and Ole was on his way in the comfort of an enclosed cabin, beginning a new chapter in his life as an aviator. He stopped for the night at Rockwell City, Iowa, and arrived home the next day after a couple of social stops in South Dakota. He wasted no time in putting the new Robin to work, and by nightfall had flown 15 hops and carried 30 passengers. Many of the holiday celebrations attracted barnstorm­ ers from a wide area. Local events, like a village fair, might see only one or two aviators and their airplanes,

Ole (left) and Clyde Ice under the wing of Ice's Ford Tri-Motor, NC5093 when they met on separate barnstorming circuits in Coleman, Texas.

The morning of July 4th dawned bright. The presence of the big Ford didn't eclipse the smaller airplanes, but Jack O'Brien and Ole Anderson flank a local Coleman, Texas "hairburner" (beautician). The author thinks she might have actually heightened interest in rides. Ole met Clyde Ice been the reason for Ole's extended stay in Coleman, as well as and except for a few breaks to socialize with the other the abundance of passengers. pilots, he flew most of the day. By evening he had logged 8 JUNE 1984 a total of 42 hops and carried 89 passengers. Not a bad buffeting violently with the gusts. Over the infield John­ day's work. nie kicked it straight and touched his wheels to the grass, The wives of the Robin's owners, Evva Solien and but the wind was to be the master of this landing. The Viola Henderson, usually accompanied Ole on the right wing rose, the left lower dragged in the dirt, and the barnstorming tours out of Jamestown. They drove a new big biplane turned 45 to its right - pointed directly at Ole Oldsmobile and would meet Ole at the intended towns so and his Robin. Johnnie cut the mags, but not soon enough they would have ground transportation while on tour. to prevent the prop blades from each taking a slice through When this group appeared .. . two attractive ladies, a new the fuselage of the Robin. Olds, a handsome young pilot and a new cabin plane .. . Vince Cavasino, a friend and FBO at Bismarck, arrived there was no doubt that a class act had arrived. The ladies the next day to help Ole with the damaged airplane. They sold tickets, and soon their ticket selling prowess far ex­ lashed the aft fuselage together with 2x4s and applied ceeded that of the men that had previously accompanied some temporary covering. The following morning it was Ole. The combination was a success, for the daily passen­ ready for a ferry flight to Bismarck. So ended the Robin's ger count rapidly surpassed the previous season. first two days off since it left its birthplace some two months earlier.

The proud owners of the new Curtiss Robin, NC35H and their full- time pilot. L-R: Viola Henderson, Noel and Evva SOlien, Dr. Claude Henderson, and pilot Ole Anderson.

As the summer of 1929 passed into the dog days of August, the wisdom of the partners' investment was obvi­ ous. The reliable Robin, coupled with Ole's enthusiasm for flying and his penchant for work proved to be a profitable combination. From the day Ole arrived in Jamestown on June 30th, through August 27th at Leith, southwest of Bismarck, the Robin had flown EVERY DAY, and had carried over 1000 passengers. . .. 59 consecutive days and 1019 passengers to be exact. But on the 60th day, Ole and the Robin would get a rest. Ole arrived in Leith late in the afternoon of the 26th for a celebration the following day. Johnnie Osterhaus, from Wilton, North Dakota was already there with a Travel Air 3000. Their flying field was the center of an oval race track. It was oriented east-west and was a bit small, but provided adequate length for both the Robin and the Travel Air. Ole (with hat) and master repairman, Vince Cavasino at Vince's On the morning of the 27th there was a brisk wind shop at Bismarck, NO. On 8/29/29 Ole ferried this damaged blowing out of the west. Eager passengers began to assem­ Robin from Leith, NO to Bismarck with the aft fuselage lashed ble, and Ole began the day's work. As the sun rose higher together with 2x4s. the wind became stronger, and it began to shift to the northwest. On the sixth hop it became clear that the Vince was a master repairman and, with Ole's help, crosswind was getting too strong for safe operation. Ole had the Robin ready to go back to work in ten days. It was shut down the OX-5, and pushed the Robin to the north good as new, but now had a new distinguishing feature. side of the oval, and faced it into the wind. With a flair, Vince had painted the taped fabric seam "What's the matter?" Johnnie yelled from his cockpit. yellow and pinstriped it with black. It now sported a yel­ "Too much crosswind," Ole replied. low belt around its orange fuselage . .. perhaps the only "Nothing to it ... I can handle it," and he waved for Robin to ever have a racing stripe. two more passengers. As the popularity of barnstorming grew, so did the On the next approach the Travel Air was sharply profits, and this attracted promoters, who would arrange crabbed as it passed over the east curve of the oval, and wide ranging tours that might involve up to a dozen VINTAGE AIRPLANE 9 Ole on left and Jack O'Brien in Coleman, Texas. Note vertical Typical scene in 1929. Ole hops passengers in the Curtiss "stripe" on Robin's fuselage (see text). Also note the forward Robin at Jamestown, NO. facing exhaust stack. Ole reversed the left and right stacks so they exhausted forward. This kept the residue from accumulat­ ing on the side windshields and also made the cabin quieter. In early December Ole and Jack began covering Texas as their senses led them, and on the 17th they arrived in Coleman. A "blue norther" kept them down for a few days, airplanes. They would make arrangments for landing but on the 22nd the sun came out. From then through New facilities and also set up advertising and publicity to pre­ Year's Day Ole flew every day, and carried 317 passengers cede the arrival of the tour airplane. Ticket sellers might ... without leaving Coleman. They had found a Texas also be provided. For all this, of course, they would take goldmine! a percentage of the ticket gross ... usually 15%. For the next three months Ole used Coleman as a base On October 6 Ole flew to Morris, Minnesota to take and barnstormed throughout central Texas. Each time he part in a Sunday fly-in promoted by Jess Kenyon, a Morris thought about leaving there would be a crowd at the fence hotel owner. While there, Kenyon asked Ole if he would and he'd spend the day hopping rides. Finally, on April like to join a winter tour through the southern states. There were to be about ten airplanes, and the flagship was 6th, he tore down the OX-5 for maintenance, and four days to be Kenyon's Ford Tri-motor. South for the winter later he began a migratory flight back to North Dakota. He arrived in Jamestown April 12 concluding a six­ month tour that had taken him to twelve states. He had flown Robin NC35H for 241 hours 15 minutes, logged 1205 hops, and carried 1581 passengers. But the powerful drone of the radial was being heard more and more, and it was beginning to overshadow the venerable OX-5. It had a new and exciting sound that turned Ole's head and conjured dreams of what might be ahead. For the present, though, the passengers liked the Robin, and there was work to be done. Ole advanced the throttle on the smooth old V-8 and took two more passen­ gers into the North Dakota sky. Author's Note: Ole continued to fly passengers in the Curtiss Robin throughout 1930, but his relationship with NC35H ended on June 14 in Valley City. It was badly damaged that day in a forced landing caused by a broken control cable. The owners replaced the Robin with another, NC8302 which Ole flew until early 1931. •

Jess Kenyon's Ford Tri-Motor, NC7686, on the tour down south. The end of Ole's last flight in NC35H at Valley City, NO. While Kenyon was a hotel owner in Morris, Minnesota. hopping passengers on 6/14/30 a rudder cable broke and the Robin ended up on its back in the ensuing forced landing. Fortunately, there were no injuries. s)unded good to Ole, and he accepted. He returned home to Jamestown the next day and, after four days ofprepara­ tion, headed southeast. He joined the group at Ottumwa, Iowa. The date was October 12, 1929. For the next two months the group flew every day, and worked their way southward. There were stops for passen­ ger hops each day, mostly in smaller towns. They cut a zig-zag path across Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mis­ sissippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma and, in late November, arrived in Texas. Jess Kenyon's partner, Jack O'Brien, accompanied him in the Ford. As the tour wore on Ole and Jack became close friends, perhaps because of their Dakota roots, maybe a common entreprenurial flair, possibly a shared enthusiasm for flying, or a combination ofall these things. At any rate they shared the barnstormer's sense that they were flying over too many good towns as they followed the tour route and decided to split off and go on their own. 10 JUNE 1984 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

We would like to list your aviation event in our calendar. Please send information to the Editor, The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903·2591. Information must be received at least two months in advance of the issue in which it will appear.

JUNE 1, 2, & 3 - MERCED. CALIFORNIA - 27th Annual Merced West Antiques, classics, custom-builts, warbirds and moderns are all welcome. Coast Antique Fly-In. Merced Municipal Airport. Fabulous air show Satur­ Contact Chuck Faber. 655 Poplar Creek Drive. Waukesha, WI 53186. day and Sunday. Free transportation to Castle Air Museum. Contact: Dee JULY 27-28 - COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS - 7th Annual Funk Aircraft Owners Humann. Registration Chairman, Merced West Coast Antique Fly-In, P. Association Fly-In. For information contact: Ray Pahls, President, 454 S. O. Box 2312, Merced, CA 95344 or phone 209/358-3487. Summitlawn, Wichita, KS 67209. JUNE 3 - DEKALB, ILLINOIS - EAA Chapter 241 Annual Fly-In/Drive-In JULY 28 - AUGUST 4 - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN - 32nd Annual Fly-In Breakfast. 7 a.m. to noon. DeKalb Municipal Airport. Contact: Gerry Thorn­ Convention. Start making your plans now to attend the World's Greatest hill, P. O. Box 125, Hampshire, IL 60140, 31 21683-2781 . Aviation Event. Contact EAA, Wittman Airfield. Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591 , JUNE 3 - CADIZ, OHIO - 5th Annual Fly-lnlDrive-ln breakfast at Harrison 414/426-4800. County Airport starting at 8 a.m. Airshow in p.m. Co-sponsored by E. F. AUGUST 5-11 - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - 16th Annual International Aircraft Services and Harrison County Airport Authority. For information Cessna 170 Association Convention. Contact Ovid Bonham, 8161781­ call 614/942-8313. 2279. JUNE 8·9 - TULSA, OKLAHOMA - 1st Annual Spartan Alumni Fly-in at AUGUST 6-10 - FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN - Fifteenth Annual Interna­ International Business Aircraft, Inc., Tulsa International Airport. All Spartan tional Aerobatic Club Championships and Convention. Contact EAA Head­ aircraft owners are especially invited. Contact: Karla Morrow or Vern Foltz quarters for information. Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591 , 4141 at Spartan Alumni Office, P.O. Box 51133. Tulsa, OK 74151 . 426-4800. JUNE 8-10 - MIDDLETOWN, OHIO - Aeronca Fly-In. Again with tours, AUGUST 11-12-GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN- EAAChapter 211 Aviation banquet on Saturday night with speakers and aircraft judging awards. History Day, in conjunction with 150th birthday celebration for city of Grand Contact: Jim Thompson, Box 102, Roberts IL 60962, Phone 217/395-2522. Haven. Trophies for best antique or classic plane, best replica or 213 scale JUNE 8-10 - DENTON, TEXAS - Texas Chapter Antique Airplane Associ­ and the plane coming the farthest. All events free to the public. ation 1984 Fly-In at Denton Airport. For information contact Ralph & AUGUST 11-12 - WICHITA, KANSAS - "50th Year of the Airmaster" Fly-In Bonnie Stahl, Box 115-X, Roanoke, TX 76262, 817/430-8589. for Airmaster owners and enthusiasts. Contact Gar Williams. 9 So. 135 JUNE 9 - CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - 1 st Annual Poker RunlTreas­ Aero Drive, Naperville, IL 60565,312/355-9416. ure Hunt starting at 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by W. VA. Mountaineer 99's. AUGUST 19 - WEEDSPORT, NEW YORK - Antique, classic, homebuilt Contact Morgan Hapeman, Chairman, 811 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport, fly-in. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 486. Whitfords Airport. Pancake Break­ W. VA 26330. Phone 304/842-6813. fast -Air Show. Field closed 2-5. Contact Herb Livingston, 1257 Gallagher JUNE 10 - BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS - Third Breakfast Fly-In at Mill Rose Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Farms, 5 miles east of Elgin Airport (North/South 2500 foot sod strip). AUGUST 25-26 - SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK - 1st Annual New York Stearmans, Ryans and others invited. Picture-taking, hangar flying, etc. State Sport Aviation Association Fly-In. Breakfast, fly market. forums. P. before brunch at 11 :00 a.m. Contact Bev 312/381-5700. Poberezny guest speaker. Judging. Contact Schenectady Chamber of JUNE 15-17 - PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA - Antique Airplane Association Commerce, 518/372-5656. - Greater Oklahoma City Chapter Fly-In. Contact: Luke Reddout, Rt. 2, AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 3 - TULLAHOMA, TENNESSEE - 4th Annual Box 269, Newcastle, OK 73065 or Dick Fournier, Rt. 3, Box 82, Wellston, Ole South Fly-In at Sosebe-Martin Field. Sponsored by Tennessee Valley OK 74881 . Sport Aviation Association. Campground, nightly entertainment, air show JUNE 15-17 - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN - 3rd Annual EAA Ultralight Con­ Sunday. Contact Jimmy Snyder, 5315 Ringgold Rd. , Chattanooga, TN vention. Contact EAA Headquarters for information, Wittman Airfield, Osh­ 37412, 615/894-7957, or Les Seago, Box 1763, Memphis, TN 38101, kosh, WI 54903-2591 , 414/426-4800. 901 /372-0420. JUNE 16-17 - CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA -Fly-In, camp-in for Aeroncas, SEPTEMBER 1·3 - BRODHEAD, WISCONSIN - Grass Roots Fly-In co­ Clark County Airport. Contact Aeronca Lover's Club, Box 3, Clark, SD sponsored by the Wisconsin ar:ld Hampshire, Illinois chapters of AAA. 57225 or cal! Buzz at 605/532-3852. Camping available on airport. Cookout on Sunday evening. Contact Walt JUNE 22-24 - TOPEKA, KANSAS - 4th Annual EAA Chapter 313 SKY FUN Kessler, 20805 E. Anthony Road, Marengo, IL 60152, 815/568-6618 or Fly-In at Phillip Billard Airport (no radio - see NOTAMS). Early bird ham­ Joe Simandl, 1035 S. 104 Street, West Allis. WI 53214, 414m4-2358. burger fry (free) 6-7 p.m. Friday. Contests, Fly-bys, judging and awards SEPTEMBER 7·9 - MARION, OHIO - 19th Annual Mideastern Regional banquet Saturday. Trophies awarded in ultralight, antique/classic, home­ EAA Fly-In at Marion Municipal Airport. Air show Saturday and Sunday. built. warbird. and craftmanship classes. Contact: Keven Drewelow 9131 Contact Lou Lindeman, 3840 Cloverdale Rd. , Medway, OH 54341 , 5131 272-4916 or Andy Walker 913/685-3228. 849-9455 after 5 p.m. JUNE 28-30 - RUTH, CALIFORNIA - Meyer's Aircraft Owner's Annual SEPTEMBER 8·9 - SPEARFISH, SOUTH D,6;KOTA - 1st Annual Fly-In Fly-In at Flying Double A Ranch. Attending will be OTWs - 145s - 200s ­ Event by EAA Chapter 806. Homebuilts, classics, ultralights. Competitive and the Turbo Prop Interceptor 400. Contact David L. Hallstrom, P.O. Box events and awards. Contact Ted Miller 605/642-3375 after 5 p.m., or write 4280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Fly-In, Box 481, Deadwood, So. Dakota 57732. JUNE 28 - JULY 1 - HAMILTON, OHIO - 25th Annual National Waco SEPTEMBER 13-16 - RENO, NEVADA - 21 st Annual Reno National Cham­ Reunion. Contact National Waco Club, 700 Hill Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015. pionship Air Races. Eight races daily for a total of 32 and more than JUNE 3Q-JULY 1 - DAYTON, OHIO - Morane Airport. Luscombe Associa­ $300,000 in prize money. Contact Gene Evans, P.O. Box 1429, Reno, NV tion Fly-In. Bus trips to Air Force Museum for early arrivals on Friday and 89505, 7021826-7600. possibly Saturday. Forums and camping facilities. Motels nearby. Contact: SEPTEMBER 14·16 - KERRVILLE, TEXAS - 20th Annual Kerrville Fly-In. John Bright. 436 Stuart St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. 616/344-0958. Sponsored by the 39 EAA Chapters in Texas. Contact Kerrville Convention JUNE 30 - JULY 1 - GAINESVILLE. GEORGIA - Annual Cracker Fly-In. and Visitor's Bureau. P. O. Box 790, Kerrville, TX 78028, 5121896-1155. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 611 and North Georgia Antiquers. Contact SEPTEMBER 15-16- MASTIC, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK- 22nd Annual Alan Wayne 404/967-6397 or Bill Papper 4041536-4634. Greater New York Fly-In for Antiques, homebuilts, classics and ex-military JUNE 30· JULY 6 - SPRINGFIELD, OREGON - Oregon Air Tour '84. aircraft at Brookhaven Airport. Dinner and dance Saturday night. Contact Recreating the Tex Rankin tours of the 1930s. Participants invited for all John Schlie 516/957-9145. or part of the tours. Contact OACAC, 840 North A Street. Springfield, OR SEPTEMBER 21-23 - TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA - 27th Annual Tulsa 97477, 5031747-2921 days or 503/746-3387 evenings. Fly-In at Tahlequah Airport. Sponsored by EAA Chapters AlC 10, lAC 10, JULY 4-7 - BLAKESBURG, IOWA - Third Annual Aeronca Fly-In. Awards. and UL 10. and AAA Chapter 2. Contact Charles W. Harris, 119 E. 4th Contact Antique Airplane Association, Route 2, Box 172, Ottumwa, IA SI., Tulsa, OK 74103, 918/585-1591. 52501.515/938-2773, or The Aeronca Club. 1432 28th Ct., Kenosha, WI SEPTEMBER 22·23 - SALINAS, CALIFORNIA - 4th Annual California 53140, 414/552-9014. International Airshow. Snowbirds, Eagles Aerobatic Team and others per­ JULY 6-8 - MINDEN, NEBRASKA - 8th Annual National Stinson Club forming. Contact California International Airsl:low, P. O. Box 1448, Salinas, Fly-In. Contact: George Leamy, 117 Lanford Road, Spartanburg, SC CA 93902, 408/754-1983. 29301 , phone 803/576-9698. OCTOBER 19-21 - CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA - Fall Fly-In for antiques, JULY 6-8 - ALLIANCE, OHIO - 12th Annual Taylorcraft Fly-ln/Reunion at classics and experimental aircraft. Sponsored by EAA Antique/Classic Barber airport, 3 miles north of Alliance. Factory tours. forums, and many Chapter 3. Awards, banquet, major speaker, early bird events including other activities. Contact: Bruce Bixler, at 216/823-9748. vintage films. Contact R. B. Bottom, Jr. 103 Powhatan Parkway, Hampton, JULY 22 - WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN - Annual Pancake Breakfast co­ VA 23661 .• sponsored by the Waukesha Aviation Club and AG Aviation at Crites Field.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11 ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CHAPTERS ANTIQUE/CLASSIC COMMITTEES

The 1984 EAA Chapter Directory lists the following AT OSHKOSH '84 Antique/Classic Division Chapters. Arizona: Chapter 18, Mesa, Arizona. Stanley W. Listed below are the chairmen and co-chairmen of the Loer, 3336 E. Cochise Road, Phoenix, AZ 13 committees necessary to operate your Antique/Classic 85028; 602/996-3694. For meeting infor­ Division activities associated with Oshkosh '84. mation contact Newsletter editor. Michigan: Chapter 8, Western. Willard L. Bene­ Please contact any of the chairmen if they can be of dict, 129 Cedar Street, Wayland, MI help to you in planning your trip or after you arrive at 49348; 6161792-6112. For meeting infor­ Oshkosh. mation, contact the President. Minnesota: Chapter 13, Albert Lea, MN. Roy Red­ It's going to be a great year and a great convention. man, Route 3, Box 208, Faribault, MN Make the Antique/Classic area your headquarters for Osh­ 55021; 507/334-5922. Meetings held last kosh '84. Thursday ofmonth, 7:30 p.m., Air Albert Lea, Rt. 4, Box 1, Albert Lea, MN. 1. Convention Chapter 4, Minneapolis, MN. Stan Gom­ Chairman R. J. Lickteig oll, 1042 90th Lane, N.E., Minneapolis, 507/373-2351 Co-Chairman Roy Redman MN 55434; 6121784-1172. Meetings held quarterly, contact President for further 2. Forums information. Chairman Ron Fritz 616/678-5012 New Jersey: Chapter 7, Flanders, NJ. John J . Mack­ Co-Chairman Gene Morris ewzie, 22 Ironia Road, Flanders, NJ 07836; 201/584-3124. Meetings held 4th 3. Parking & Fl ight Line Safety Sunday of mon th, noon, Flanders Valley Chairman Art Morgan 414/442-3631 Airport. Co-Chairman Bob Herman North Carolina: Chapter 3, Charlotte, NC. Espie Joyce, Co-Chairman Bob Braver Jr., P. O. Box 468. Madison, NC 27025; 919/427-0374. For meeting information, 4. Judging and Awards contact the President. Antique Oklahoma: Chapter 10, Tulsa, OK. Jack C. Kearbey, Chairman Dale Gustafson 317/293-4430 3515 E. Woodrow St., Tulsa, OK 74115; Co-Chairman Pete Covington 918/834-0205. Meetings held 2nd Thurs­ day, 7:30 p.m., Iliff Aircraft, Hangar 17, Classic Tulsa International Airport. Chairman George York 419/529-4378 Pennsylvania: Chapter 5, York, PA. Paul L. Schiding, Co-Chairman Dale Wolford Colonial Crafts Shoppe, 401 West Mar­ 5. Man Power ket St., York, PA 17404; 7171741-1086. Chairman Jack Copeland Meetings held 4th Thursday, 8:00 p.m. 617/366-7245 Co-Chairman Ray Olcott Shiloh Branch, York Bank. Co-Chairman Bob Lumley Texas: Chapter 2, Cypress, TX. J. J . Paul, 14418 Skinner Road, Cypress, TX 77429; 713/ 6. Parade of Flight 373-0418. Meetings held 4th Sunday of Chairman Phil Coulson 616/624-6490 month, 2:00 p.m., Dry Creek Airport, Co-Chairman Willard Benedict Cypress. Washington: Chapter 9, Seattle, WA. Peter M. 7. Headquarters Staff Bowers, 10458 16th Avenue, S. Seattle, Chairman Kate Morgan 414/442-3631 WA 98168; 206/242-2582. For meeting Co-Chairman Ruth Coulson information contact the President. Co-Chairman J. O. Olcott Wisconsin: Chapter 11 , Pewaukee, WI. Arthur R. Morgan, 3744 North 51st Blvd., Mil­ 8. Security waukee, WI 53216; 414/442-3631. Meet­ Chairman Dave Shaw 315/536-9924 ings held 1st Monday of month at 7:30 Co-Chairman Jack Huffman p.m. Capitol Airport, 21500 West Gumi­ Co-Chairman Dale Fauw naRoad. Co-Chairman Tom Auger Argentina: Chapter 12, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 9. Press Abel Debock, C. C. 275, 2930 San Pedro, Chairman Al Kelch Argentina. For meeting information, 414/377 -5886 Co-Chairman Lois Kelch contact the President. If a chapter doesn't exist in your area, we urge you to 10. Construction and Maintenance organize one. Antique/Classic Chapters can be formed Chairman Stan Gomoll 6121784-1172 with materials available from the Chapter Office of EAA. Your request will bring the appropriate materials to form 11. Interview Circle a Chapter. Chapter Starter Kits provide the information Chairman Dan Neuman 612/571-0893 necessary to form a chapter in your area. Co-Chairman Paul Stephenson Address Chapter communications to: Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. 12. Type Clubs Chuck Larsen, Chapter Director Chairman Butch Joyce 919/427 -0216 Wittman Airfield 919/427-0374 Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591. • • 12 JUNE 1984 MYSTERY PLANE

By George Hardie, Jr. In the period following Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in May, 1927, a rash of airplane companies appeared all over the country. By 1929 when this airplane was built, the aviation industry was being regarded as the greatest investment opportunity of the time. This particular airplane was used in an attempt to set an endur­ ance record. The photo is from the Roy Russell collection, sent in by Ted Businger ofWillow Springs, Missouri. Answers will be published in the Sep­ tember 1984 issue of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE. The Mystery Plane for the March 1984 issue of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE is a Cornelius modified flying wing built in 1940 by the Cor­ nelius Aircraft Corp., Dayton, Ohio. Designed by George Cornelius to test his variable incidence theories and the increased stability due to the for­ ward swept wing, the airplane was completed and flown in late 1943. Bil­ led as a practical solution to the flying automobile problem, it became a test Boyne in the January, 1980 issue of bed for a proposed glider to carry AIR POWER magazine.) bombs and fuel. Two experimental Correct answers were received from gliders were built in 1944 at the Spar­ Charley Hayes, Park Forest, IL, E. tan Aircraft Co., Tulsa, Oklahoma W. Williams Mountain Top, PA; and and given the designation Cornelius Doug Rounds of Zebulon, GA, who Experimental Fueling Glider. One wrote, "It's a Cornelius Mallard. It crashed during the test but the other was first shown in September, 1943. was flown in 19 flights by famed aer­ It had variable incidence wing, as did obatic pilot Alex Papana. A produc­ the Merrill biplane. The wing's inci­ tion order for the glider was cancelled dence responded to pitch commands at war's end. (Reference: Aero Digest, and roll commands by differential in­ November, 1943; Model Airplane cident, all controlled by the control News, April, 1946; Fighting Gliders stick." Russ Brown of Lyndhurst, OH listed above, which go into more de­ of World War II, a book by James E. sent in copies of the articles in Aero tail than we have space for in our Mrazek; and "Rare Avaes" by Walt Digest and Model Airplane News magazine. • MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION • Membership in the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. is $25.00 for one year, $48.00 for 2 years and $69.00 for 3 years. All include 12 issues of Sport Aviation per year. Junior Membership (under 19 EAA years of age) is available at $15.00 annually. Family Membership is available for an additional $10.00 annually. • EAA Member - $18.00. Includes one year membership in EAA Antique-Classic Division, 12 monthly issues of The Vintage Airplane and membership card. Applicant must be a current EAA member and ANTIQUE· must give EAA membership number. • Non-EAA Member - .$28.00. Includes one year membership in the EAA Antique-Classic Division, 12 CLASSIC monthly issues of The Vintage Airplane, one yea r membership in the EAA and separate membership cards. Sport Aviation not included. . lAC • Membership in the International Aerobatic Club. Inc. is $20.00 annually which includes 12 issues of Sport Aarobatlcs. All lAC members are required to be members of EAA. • Membership in the Warbirds of America, Inc. is $25.00 per year. which includes a subscription to WARBIRDS Warbirds Newslelter. Warbird members are required to be members of EAA. • Membership in the EAA Ultralight Assn. is $25. 00 per year which includes the Ultralight publication ULTRALIGHT ($15 . ~ additional.'or Sport Aviation magazine). For current EAA members only. $15.00. which includes Ultralight publication . • FOREIGN MEMBERSHIPS; Please submit your remittance with a check or dra ft drawn on a United States bank payable in United States dollars or an international postal money order similarly drawn.

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VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13 NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that an annual business meet­ ing of the members of the EAA Antique/Classic Division will be held on Saturday, August 4, 1984 at 10:00 a .m. (Central Daylight Time) at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., Wittman Field, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Notice is hereby further given that the annual election of officers and directors of the EAA Antique/Classic Divi­ sion will be conducted by ballot distributed to the members along with this June issue ofTHE VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Said ballot must be returned properly marked to the Ballot Tally Committee, EAA Antique/Classic Division, Witt­ man Airfield, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-2591, and re­ ceived no later than July 27, 1984. Robert G. Herman, Chairman ofthe Nominating Com­ mittee submits the following list of candidates. R. J. (Dobby) Lickteig, President Ronald Fritz, Secretary Robert G. Herman, Director Espie M. Joyce, Jr., Director Al Kelch, Director Morton W. Lester, Director Arthur R. Morgan, Director Eugene E. Morris, Director George S. York, Director

R. J. (DOBBY) LICKTEIG Albert Lea, Minnesota

Dobby is a native of Minnesota and had his first airplane ride at the age of 13 in a Velie Monocoupe. He earned a solo license in a J-2 Cub at the age of 16 working at the local airport for flying time, and has been flying since then. After completing college in Minnesota, he entered Air Force pilot training and graduated in class of 42J and was assigned to a new P-47 fighter group. His tour of combat was 21/2 years in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Dobby has owned a various collection of aircraft, including a Stinson V-77, Stearman, L-2M, Aztec, Citabra, BT-13A and AT-6G. He now owns a Stinson SR-I0, J-3 Cub, Beech Travel Air, and is restoring a KR-21 Kinner-powered biplane. His airplanes are frequent visitors to all Upper Midwest fly-ins. He has been active in EAA Antique/Classic and warbird activities since the Convention was moved to Oshkosh. Dobby is Chairman of the Board of Fountain Industries, Inc., and he and his wife Jeanne live in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Their son Scott is a licensed pilot attending the University of Minnesota and is active on the Warbirds parking committee at the Annual EAA Convention.

RON FRITZ Kent City, Michigan

Ron took his first flying lesson in a J-3 Cub in 1957 when he was a sophomore in high school. He has owned several aircraft including a Ryan PT-22, Waco UIC, Aeronca Champ, and part interest in a Consolidated Vultee BT-13. He currently owns a Tri-Pacer and part interest in a rare Lincoln All Purpose. Ron has been an EAA member since 1960 and was one of the founders of the Antique/Classic Division. He has held several EAA Chapter offices including President of Chapter 145 two separate times, President of Chapter 211, Secret­ arylTreasurer of Chapter 211, President of A/C Chapter 8, Vice President of Chapter 704 and Secretary ofMEAACC. In addition, Ron has been A/C Forums Chairman at the annual Oshkosh Convention since 1980. Ron is employed as a social worker and lives on a private strip with his wife and two children. 14 JUNE 1984 ROBERT G. HERMAN Dallas, Texas

Bob was born and raised in Western Canada and his interest in aviation dates from childhood. His first airplane ride was in a J-3 Cub and his first dual flight instruction was in an Anson Mk. V. in 1945 as a Canadian Air Cadet. Bob obtained his private pilot rating in 1967 at Dawson Creek, British Columbia. He has owned a Piper Tri-Pacer and currently owns a Q2. He joined EAA in 1972 and is a charter member and Director of Antique/ Classic Chapter 11, Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Before being named a Director he served the Antique/Classic Division as an Advisor and also served as co-chair­ man of the Manpower Committee at Oshkosh. He currently is co-chairman of A/C Parking and the Flight Line Safety Committee. Bob is a credit executive with a bank holding company affiliate.

ESPIE M. JOYCE, JR. Madison, North Carolina

My father started flying three years before I was born so I have been around airplanes all my life. At age 11 a cropduster and friend gave me my first flying lesson. I soloed at 16 and received my private license the following year. I earned my commercial license during college in 1964 and later received my instrument rating. I still own the airport my father and I first owned jointly in 1947. Among the planes I have rebuilt are several J-3 Cubs, and two Monocoupes, a 90-A and D-145. In 1967-68 I built a Pitts Special. I presently own a 1940 Clip-Wing Cub, a 1940 Waco UPF-7 and a 1953 D-35 Bonanza. I joined EAA in 1963 and am a lifetime member. I am a long-time member of the Antique/Classic Division and have been on the Board of Advisors since March, 1981.

AL KELCH Mequon, Wisconsin

Al has recently retired from his own company which he started in 1950, "The Kelch Corp.", which is a conglomerate of five small manufacturing companies in the industrial plastic field. AI's interest in airplanes goes back to his childhood in the 1920s when he would sit on his father's lap and fly in his uncle's Jenny whenever the Jenny came to town barnstorming. He is a lifetime member ofEAA and AAA. He was president ofthe Wisconsin Chapter of AAA for two terms, and director of Antique/Classic Division of EAA for four terms. He served as editor of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE from January 1976 until February 1978. He currently owns and flies a Piper J-3 Cub, a 1939 Franklin Sport biplane, a 1931 Travel Air 12Q, and a 1931 American Eaglet. An American Eaglet, an E-2 Cub, a Travel Air D4000 and a Fairchild 24 are his current restoration projects.

MORTON W. LESTER Martinsville, Virginia

Morton is President of The Lester Corporation and Vice-President of Motor Imports, Inc. He is Founder and President of the Virginia Aeronautical Histor­ ical Society, member of the Virginia Aviation Commission, Chairman of the Blue Ridge Airport Authority, and a board member of several other civic, governmental, business and humanitarian organizations. Morton was soloed by his father at the age of 10 in a Piper Cub. He currently owns several prototype antiques such as the Davis, Low Wing Aeronca, and Johnson Rocket. His current ship is a civilian Howard DGA-15P. He also owns a rare Travel Air 6000B and a Monocoupe 110 Special. Morton is a Director of the EAA Aviation Foundation, and a past chairman of the Classic Judging Team of Oshkosh. He is a past president of EAA Chapter 395 (NC, SC and V A Antique Airplane Foundation). Morton is one of the founders of the Antique/Classic Division and has been a Director since its inception. Morton and his wife Margaret have three children. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 15 ART MORGAN Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art Morgan began flying in 1961 and received his private license in 1962. In 1965 he went on to get his commercial rating. He has been a member of EAA since 1962, and was parking airplanes at the EAA conventions in Rockford, Illinois. Art was one of the first to start building a KR-1, and although he did not complete his project, he was instrumental in the completion of two of the little birds. In 1974 he and his wife, Kate, purchased a 1939 Luscombe 8-C, which he promptly rebuilt. After two years of flying the Luscombe, Art and several friends organized the American Luscombe Club. Art has served the EAA as a museum volunteer for several years; as Classic parking chairman at Oshkosh and also as Antique/Classic parking chairman. Art has been a Director of the Antique/Classic Division since 1978.

EUG ENE E. MORRIS Hampshire, Illinois

Gene was bitten by the airplane bug at the age of 10 when he became an avid builder of models. His first plane ride was in a Bellanca 14-9. During WW II he worked in his father's aircraft repair business on what would be some fantastic antiques today. Gene began flying lessons at age 15 and at age 18 had his commercial license before high school graduation. He started flying for American Airlines in 1955 and currently is a Captain on DC-lOs. He has owned several antiques including an American Eaglet which was named Reserve Grand Champion at Oshkosh '76. He joined EAA in 1964 and the Antique/Classic Division in 1975. Gene has served as an antique judge since 1977, an advisor since 1979, and a director since 1983. In 1978 he was instru­ mental in forming EAA Chapter 685 at the local airstrip where he resides.

GEORGE YORK Mansfield, Ohio

George learned to fly in the U. S. Navy during WW II. He soloed an Aeronca Chief in March, 1943 at Helena, Montana, and as a Naval Aviator, flew Martin PBM Mariner flying boats in the SW Pacific. He graduated from Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio and was hired by Gorman-Rupp Company where he is currently Manager of Product Develop­ ment. George became interested in vintage and homebuilt aircraft in 1957 and has since restored several Aeroncas, a Taylorcraft, and is now restoring a Beech DI7S. He is a charter member ofthe Staggerwing Museum and is Secretary/Tre­ asurer and Newsletter Editor of the Staggerwing Club. George joined EAA in 1962 and has been an active judge at Oshkosh since 1970. He is Chairman of the Classic Judging Committee and has been on the Antique/Classic Board of Directors since August of 1980 . •

16 JUNE 1984 AIRPORTS PROVIDING AUTO FUEL

Members flying to Oshkosh '84 should note the follow­ ing, ever-growing list of airports which have auto fuel for sale to holders of EAA STCs:

ALABAMA Sterling Airport OREGON Lyons Flying Service Sterling, MA 01564 Tillamook Flight Center Isbell Field 617/442-8114 5005 Hwy. 101 S. Ft. Payne, AL 35967 Tillamook, OR 97141 MINNESOTA Great Heron Aviation Freedom Field Airport Madison Aircraft Repair Josephine County Airport Slocomb, AL 36375 Dawson-Madison Airport Grants Pass, OR 97526 205/886-3449 P. O. Box 190 CALIFORNIA Madison, MN 56256 SOUTH DAKOTA Sacramento Aero Services 612/598-3467 Black Hills Airport Natomis Air Park Spearfish, SD 3901 Airport Rd. MISSISSIPPI Sacramento, CA 95834 Tylertown-Walthall County Airport Great Planes Airport Tylertown, MS 39667 Sioux Falls, SD 57101 COLORADO Ray Fellenbaum - Airport Manager Trans Tech Vermillion Flying Service La Junta Municipal Airport MISSOURI Harold Davidson Field 30267 1st Avenue Myers Airpark Vermillion, SD 57069 La Junta, CO 81050 Carthage Airways 303/384-8407 Carthage, MO 64836 TEXAS Hunts Airport (Portland) FLORIDA 417/358-3224 Corpus Christi, TX 78403 B. C. Aviation Lake City Municipal Airport NEBRASKA Rusk County Airport Lake City, FL 32055 Great Plains Air Service, Inc. Henderson, TX 75652 6015 Cornhusker Hwy. INDIANA Papillion, NE 68046 Stanton Municipal Airport Delphi Flying Service Airco International Delphi Municipal Airport NEW JERSEY Stanton, TX 79782 Delphi, IN 46923 Old Man's Airport Olney Municipal Airport 317/564-3323 Pedricktown, NJ 08067 Olney Aerosport Center The IndianapolislBrookside Airpark Olney, TX 76374 McCordsville, IN 46055 NEW YORK 817/564-2938 317/335-2089 Granville Airport P.O. Box 183 IOWA WASHINGTON Granville, NY 12832 Clark County Airport Scott's Aerial Service 518/642-1380 Jefferson Municipal Airport Aero West Flight Center Jefferson, IA 50129 Kamp Airport, Inc. Vancouver, WA 98662 Box 275, Irishridge Road 206/892-5171 KANSAS Durhamville, NE 13054 Moundridge Municipal Airport Pangborn Airport Box 14 Ledgedale Airport Wenatchee, WA 98801 Moundridge, KS 67107 Brockport, NY 14420 509/884-2494 KENTUCKY Her-Gin Aviation Inc. Sky Acres Airport WISCONSIN Farrington Airpark Alpha Aviation Rt. 3, Box 319 Millbrook, NY 12545 914/677-5010 Langlade County Airport Paducah, KY 42001 Antigo, WI 54409 LOUISIANA Stormville Airport 715/623-4525 Stormville, NY 12582 Concordia Parish Airport Authority Rainbow Airport J. W. Stallings NORTH DAKOTA 10010 S. 76th St. Concordia Parish Airport Hamrey Field Franklin, WI 53132 Vidalia, LA 71373 Kindred, ND 58051 Lone Rock Aviation MAINE Tri-County Airport Stonington Flying Service OKLAHOMA Spring Green, WI 53588 Knox County Airport Lawson Aircraft 608/585-3385 Rockland, Maine 04841 J ones Memorial Airport 207/596-6211 P. O. Box 1043 VERMONT Bristow, OK 74010 MASSACHUSETTS Middlebury State Airport Fall River Airport 918/367-2755 Box 5 Fall River, MA 02722 William R. Pogue Municipal Airport Middlebury, VT 05740 617/675-2921 Sand Springs, OK 74063 802/388-3385 • Ale JUDGING RULES REPRINT In January, 1981 the EAA Board of Directors formed that they will know what will be expected of them when a committee to monitor and update standards and criteria they are completed and are out vying for awards. for judging of show aircraft of all types and categories. This set of rules is not a mandate from the committee, Claude Gray of Northridge, California was named Chair­ but is intended as a guideline and source of information man and Al Kelch ofMequon, Wisconsin was named Vice­ that we hope will be useful to those who are building Chairman of this committee. Both are highly experienced and/or restoring aircraft, or involved with judging at fly­ aircraft judges and are responsible for the very successful ins, regardless of size. EAA Antique/Classicjudging program and the rules book­ The committee continually strives to improve and let that governs that activity. standardize judging procedures and is open to any sugges­ Other members of the committee are the Chief Judges tions. Feel free to contact the chairman for assistance. He of each EAA Division. All committee members have had has a list of all those who judge at Oshkosh and these years of experience in judging at Oshkosh. The rules and dedicated men and women are also available to help. The standards set forth for each category have been made up Chairman, Claude Gray, can be reached at 9635 Sylvia by them with help from their own associated judges. Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324, phone 213/349-1338. The committee's goal is to update standards for judging The following rules which pertain to the judging of and get the information into the hands of EAA Chapters vintage aircraft, were taken directly from pages 13-16 of holding Fly-Ins at which judging of aircraft and awarding EAA's Guidebook for Aircraft Judging. These guidebooks of trophies will be done in the name of the Experimental are available at $1.50 ppd. each from EAA, Wittman Air­ Aircraft Association. Further, the criteria will be made field, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591. available to all EAAers building or restoring aircraft so

III. VINTAGE AIRCRAFT

I. FOREWORD Aircraft. Examples: Beechcraft Staggerwing, Fairchild 24 , The purpose of this manual is to lay the groundwork for and Monocoupe. Civilian aircraft manufactured in the last a viable set of restoration, maintenance, and construction four months of 1945, which were actually 1946 models, standards against which vintage aircraft can be judged. The shall be defined as Classic Aircraft. Examples: Aeronca, philosophy of these standards must meet two basic criteria. Taylorcraft, and Piper. One, the system must be simple. Two, the system must CONTINUOUSL Y MAINTAINED AIRCRAFT allow consistent and fair competition between common An aircraft with proof of construction by the original and exotic types. manufacturer, or his licensee, which has received periodic Throughout these standards will be found the one con­ maintenance, repair, recover, andlor replacement of parts, cept that reflects the opinion of the majority of those indi­ but which has never been completely disassembled viduals contacted during the development of these and rebuilt or remanufactured to new or better-than-new guidelines. That concept is authenticity. The standards are constructed to encourage the individual to complete and condition. maintain a "factory fresh" aircraft. If the individual's desire RESTORED AIRCRAFT is to deviate from this goal for personal whim, or other An aircraft with proof of construction by the original reasons, the "cost of not conforming to pure authenticity is manufacturer, or his licensee, that has been disassembled known in advance." A portion of the guidelines pertain to into its component parts which were then either replaced, the documentation of authenticity as it relates to the air­ refurbished, or remanufactured to new or better-than-new craft. The exhibitor is encouraged to prove the authenticity with pictures, letters, factory specifications, or any other condition. means which will alleviate the need for "judge's opinion" CUSTOMIZED AIRCRAFT in determining authenticity. An aircraft with proof of construction by the original Extra copies of the OFFICIAL AIRCRAFT JUDGING manufacturer, or licensee, which has been obviously mod­ AND SCORING FORM are located in the back of this man­ ified from its original appearance. Such modifications ual. They should be removed individually as needed for the could include airframe structural changes, paint schemes, purpose of having them copied by a quick copy printer thus interior and upholstery, instrument panel, or engine and insuring an adequate supply for the use of the judges. Per­ cowling, etc. mission is hereby given for unlimited reproduction of this scoring form . REPLICA AIRCRAFT An aircraft constructed exactly to the original II. DEFINITIONS manufacturer's plans, full size in scale, but not constructed ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT by the original manufacturer or his licensee. An aircraft constructed by the original manufacturer, or his licensee, on or before December 31, 1945. III. QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGES A judge should be a current member in good standing CLASSIC AIRCRAFT of any aviation organization that promotes the restoration An aircraft constructed by the original manufacturer, and flying of Antique and Classic aircraft. He should have a or his licensee,on or after January 1, 1946, up to and includ­ thorough knowledge of the aircraft type and vintage being ing December 31,1955. judged, this knowledge having been gained from actual EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE experience flying andlor maintaining such vintage aircraft. Pre-World War II aircraft models which had only a Qualification may also be acquired by historical research or small post-war production run shall be defined as Antique actual restoration experience. 18 JUNE 1984 IV. GUIDELINES FOR JUDGES CUSTOMIZED AIRCRAFT (Any antique aircraft age) Judges should be guided by the following general pol­ Champion icy. The prize winning aircraft is either IN, or has been Runner up RESTORED TO, factory fresh condition. In the case of re­ Outstanding stored aircraft, the quality and authenticity of the com­ TRANSPORT CATEGORY pleted restoration is the main issue. The best restoration is Champion the one which most closely approaches factory fresh Runner up condition. Authenticity is to be emphasized. Any altera­ Outstanding tions, for whatever purpose, with the exception of safety REPLICA AIRCRAFT (Any antique aircraft age) items, should be discouraged. These are covered in the Champion standard deductions on the judging sheet. Duplication of Runner up parts should be as close to the original as possible. Penalties Outstanding should be given for lack of restraint in "over restoration." ANTIQUE-CUSTOM BUlL T Judging for cleanliness should take into consideration the Champion extent to which the aircraft is used. An authentic restoration Runner up should not be penalized when it bears only the oil and Outstanding grease normally accumulated in operation of the aircraft CLASSIC AIRCRAFT (1946 - 1955) This will not excuse poor housekeeping, as it only takes a GRAND CHAMPION few minutes after arrival at a meet to clean the oil spatter RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION from most of the aircraft surface. Aircraft must be flown to , CLASS I (0-80 HP) or during the meet. CLASS II (81-150 HP) The proof of authenticity should be a book which CLASS III (lSI-Up HP) documents the history of the aircraft. The purpose of this CUSTOM CLASS A (0-80 HP) presentation book is to authenticate the restoration or pre­ CUSTOM CLASS B (81-150 HP) servation of the aircraft. CUSTOM CLASS C (lSI-up HP) Replicas should be judged as a separate category. If OUTST ANDING IN TYPE there are sufficiently large numbers of replicas entered in Aeronca Champ Luscombe competition, they can be subcategorized into all the clas­ Aeronca Chief Navion sifications and subclassifications presently used in judging Beech Piper J-3 antiques and classics. Bellanca Piper-others Cessna 120/140 Stinson V. JUDGING CATEGORIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS Cessna 170-180 Swift Listed below are complete categories and subdivisions Cessna 190-195 Tay lorcraft that will cover an event comparable to the largest national Ercoupe Limited Production fly-ins. Each may be reduced to conform to the size and magnitude of the individual Fly-In. Of importance is the date range of the basic categories. These have been stan­ VII. FORM EXPLANATION AND USE dardized and will remain intact. New categories will be Judges should understand that the maximum attain­ initiated as progress warrants. able would be a perfect score grand champion without ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT qualification. It could never be surpassed, and it could only GRAND CHAMPION be tied by another perfect score grand champion. Consis­ RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION tency and fairness should be the main criterion in judging. PIONEER AGE (Prior to 1918) Champion ITEM 1. CENERAL APPEARANCE Runner Up This is the only category which covers the aircraft in its GOLDEN AGE (1918 - 1927) entirety. Workmanship, authenticity, cleanliness, and Champion maintenance of the aircraft should be the criteria. Judges Runner Up should consider the aircraft and its airworthiness as a whole Outstanding open cockpit biplane and not as individual pieces. A non-authentic color Outstanding closed cockpit biplane scheme, modern finish, fabric other than original, non­ Outstanding open cockpit monoplane authentic striping or decorations should constitute the use Outstanding closed cockpit monoplane of negative points. Markings, such as aircraft names or SILVER AGE (1928 - 1932) airmail company markings, done in good taste, should not Champion be penalized. Aircraft showing use of metal that has re­ Runner up placed the original use of fabric or plywood skinning Outstanding open cockpit biplane should be penalized substantially. Use of non-original type Outstanding closed cockpit biplane nuts, bolts, cable splices, safety wire, etc., should also be Outstanding open cockpit monoplane penalized. Outstanding closed cockpit monoplane CONTEMPORARY AGE (1933 - 1945) EX-MILITARY Champion Any Antique or Classic aircraft which at one time was Runner up owned and/or operated by any recognized military organi­ Outstanding open cockpit biplane zation should be partially judged on the basis of its former Outstanding closed cockpit biplane military appearance, unless a comparable civilian model of Outstanding open cockpit monoplane that aircraft was offered for sale by the original manufac­ Outstanding closed cockpit monoplane turer or his licensee. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 19 ITEM 2. COCKPIT ITEM 6. WINGS AND TAIL SURF ACES Anything visible within the cockpit and passenger The judges should examine. the exterior covering and compartments comprises the items under inspection in this finish reinforcing tapes, struts, braces and wires, ailerons, category. Authenticity should be stressed in the finish, up­ flaps, navigation lights, fairings to center sections, the holstery (or lack of), instruments, controls, and other com­ center section, gas tank and gas tank cap (if mounted in the ponents. The operational condition of all components, the center section) wing-walk and wing-to-fuselage fairings. workmanship, and the attention to detail are considered The tail surfaces, including the horizontal stabilizer, important. Installation of modern electronics should not be elevator, fin, rudder, bracing wires, and attach fittings penalized providing the installation does not detract from should all be considered. If the exhibitor, as suggested in the authenticity of the instrument panel or other compo­ the fuselage section, will allow a look inside the wings for nents. Deductions should be made for alterations made to condition of the structure, it should be considered. Again, the throttle, stick, or control wheel. Non-authentic uphols­ he has the right to refuse such entry if it means removing a tery material or patterns should result in deductions. cover plate, and he does not wish to do this; however, an Chroming of parts not originally chromed should earn uncooperative exhibitor should be prepared to lose a couple minus points. of points. The inside condition of wings will show the ITEM 3. ENGINE quality of the restoration. A judge should not be looking for Consideration should be given to the correct engine as brand new wings as much as for workmanship in the resto­ well as to its mounting, cowling, accessories, and propeller. ration. The important aspect should be to observe that the Again authenticity should be stressed. There should be wings are in a generally new condition showing the wood nothing on or in the engine compartment that was not there to be clean and freshly varnished, excellent craftsmanship originally. Everything should be installed in a first class is evident in the finishing of the fittings, and warped ribs manner according to the way it was when it left the factory. have been replaced. There are many wings flying that have Plus points should be given for authenticity. Any non­ not been restored prior to recovering, or that have never original engine, component, accessory, engine mount, been recovered. Non-authentic wires, struts, pitot, landing propeller, or spinner, as well as any non-authentic chrom­ lights, or other related items should receive negative points. ing should receive minus points. Later/or/increased HP ITEM 7. PRESENTATION BOOK models of the original engines should receive little or no Proof of authenticity contained within the presentation penalty. book should be judged on details of the contents relative to ITEM 4. LANDING GEAR the authenticity of either a continuously maintained or This category should include brakes, wheels, tires, restored aircraft and not on the beauty or artistic quality of the book itself. landing gear fairings, and wheel pants or covers, if any. Smooth tires should be given plus points if the aircraft was ITEM 8. DIFFICULTY FACTOR originally equipped with them. Determination of the difficulty involved in the recon­ If streamlining was accomplished by balsa wood and struction of a restored aircraft or in the preservation of a wrapping, the quality of workmanship and authenticity of continuously maintained aircraft should be taken into con­ this should be considered. If the wheels are retractable, the sideration if it is significant. wheel wells should be part of the inspection. Credit should be given for flying an authentic tail skid. Credit should be given for tail wheels that are authentic. Points should be deducted for non-authentic tires or tires of improper size. Non-authentic material used for fairings or wheel pants should be causes for penalty points. ITEM 5. FUSELAGE When judging the fuselage, the first consideration should be its general all-over configuration. Has the restorer been authentic in duplicating the shape via stringers and woodwork where applicable? The entire fuselage including all struts, mechanism, gear mountings, and covering should be examined for workmanship and authenticity. If possible, the judges should view the fuselage interior for quality of inside restoration. The point should be stressed that it is the exhibitor's prerogative to refuse removable of any inspection covers, however, it is urged that the ex­ hibitor be cooperative, since the inside of the fuselage is a major portion of the restoration of an aircraft. The quality of ® workmanship of formers, woodwork, general finish, inside tubes, pulleys for the cables, the condition ofthe cables, and the interior finish on the tubes are all points that should be considered. The exhibitor should assist the inspection by the judges. Points should be deducted for fairings, cowl­ ings, or windshields that are non-authentic.

20 JUNE 1984 OFFICIAL AIRCRAFT JUDGING AND SCORING FORM ANTIQUE __ CLASSIC__ AIRCRAFT______YEAR__ N # __ CUSTOM__ REPLICA­

OWNER ADDRESS

APPEARANCE ONLY (+ ) AUTHENTICITY MINUS POINTS (- ) Poor - Fair - Good - Very Good - Excellent Deduct as specified

General P 0 - 4 Non-authentic color scheme 3 Appearance (20) F 5 - 8 Non-authentic finish 5 G 9 - 12 Non-authentic striping 2 VG 13 - 16 Non-authentic markings 2 EX 17 - 20 Other ­

Cockpit (15) P 0 - 3 Non-authentic instrument 2 F 4 - 6 Non-authentic upholstery 4 G 7 - 9 Non-authentic chroming 5 VG 10 - 12 Non-authentic controls 2 EX 13 - 15 Other ­

Engine (15) P 0 - 3 Non-authentic engine 12 F 4 - 6 Non-authentic chroming 5 G 7 - 9 Other ­ VG 10 - 12 EX 13 - 15

Landing Gear (10) P 0 - 2 Non-authentic wheels 2 F 3 - 4 Non-authentic tires 1 G 5 - 6 Non-authentic tail wheel 2 VG 7 - 8 Non-authentic steering 2 EX 9 - 10 Other ­

Fuselage (15) P 0 - 3 Non-authentic windshield 2 F 4 - 6 Non-authentic cowling 5 G 7 - 9 Non-authentic fairings 2 VG 10 - 12 Other ­ EX 13 - 15

Wings & Tail (15) P 0 - 3 Non-authentic wires 2 F 4 - 6 Non-authentic pitot 1 G 7 - 9 Non-authentic landing lights 1 VG 10 - 12 Other ­ EX 13 - 15

Presentation Book (5) 0 - 5 TOTAL MINUS POINTS Difficulty Factor (5) 0 - 5 Judges names

TOTAL APPEARANCE POINTS

TOTAL MINUS POINTS (deduct)

JUDGING SCORE VINTAGE AIRPLANE 21 • BIRD AIRCRAFT By Gene Chase

These photos were furnished by Dick and Jeanne Hill information on the club they can be contacted at P. O. Box who operate the Bird Club out of their home. For further 89, Harvard, IL 60033, phone 815/943-7205 . •

New Birds ready for delivery at the Bird Aircraft Corporation York, L-R: Model RK; Model CK, NC919V; Model BW, NC851W; assembly hangar, Hangar C, Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New Model CK, NC916V; unknown; Model A; unknown.

Bill Champlin (EAA 21376), P. O. Box 1712, Rochester, NH 03867 a "50th Anniversary Flight" in the same plane he soloed at age and his 1930 Bird, N767Y. Photo taken on 9/5/82 after he made 15 on 9/5/32. Bill now owns and flies this beautiful Bird regularly.

Famed pilot Wiley Post at Bird's Hangar C at Long Island. He bought and flew a Bird in 1932 and claimed it was the safest plane built for the average private pilot.

22 JUNE 1984 Factory line-up of handsome new Birds. •

======THE NEW RANKIN COLLEGIATE======By Gene Chase

Rankin Aircraft, Maryville, Missouri announces it will begin the manufacture of an FAA certified sports-training aircraft named the Rankin Collegiate. The aircraft design, which was originally produced in the 1940s as the Porterfield CP-65 Collegiate, is compara­ tive to the J-3 Cub type. Initially, Rankin's Collegiate will be powered by overhauled 65 hp Continental engines and will have very basic features which will allow for an un­ usually low price for the aircraft. The Porterfield Collegiate began when Ed Porterfield, a well-known Kansas City, Missouri manufacturer, be­ came interested in a high school shop project in the mid­ 1930s. This was a plane built by students under the super­ vision of Noel R. Hockaday and known as the Wyandotte "Pup". After viewing the Pup's test flight, Porterfield purchased the manufacturing rights from the high school class and began producing the airplane. Porterfield steadily improved the airplane's design and engine and was producing ten airplanes per week by 1939. Over 800 Porterfields were manufactured before World War II halted production. nite fabric finished with butyrate dope is used for cover. Due to illness, Porterfield then sold his interests in the The gross weight of the aircraft is 1,200 Ibs. with a basic airplane to Columbia Aircraft, Kansas City, who in turn empty weight of 725 Ibs. Cruise speed is estimated to be sold the rights to Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation 90 mph with a stall speed of 42 mph. of St. Paul, Minnesota, where production of the Collegiate Rankin Collegiates are meant to fill the price gap ceased and the plans and jigs lost. between ultralights and current factory airplanes. Basic The Rankin Collegiate, a version of the Porterfield price is expected to be around $15,000 when equipped Collegiate, was begun when Joe Rankin, Maryville, Mis­ with the overhauled Continental engine. With first de­ souri, started the long process necessary to acquire the liveries scheduled for the late summer of 1984, Rankin Porterfield rights. After over a decade of research, Rankin welcomes orders. Deposits on aircraft will be held in an acquired the type certificate and plans to the Collegiate escrow account. Order of deposit will determine the cus­ and made the modifications necessary to modernize the tomer's production number. original design. For more information on the aircraft call 816/582-3791 The airframe is manufactured from conventional mate­ or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a brochure rials. The fuselage, landing gear and tail group are made to: Rankin Aircraft, Rankin Airport, R. R. #3, Maryville, of 4130 steel tubing with wing spars of spruce wood. Ceco­ MO 64468 . • VINTAGE AIRPLANE 23 ANTIQUE/CLASSIC MAINTENANCE TIP By Gene Chase

A member of the Southwest Stinson Club who is al­ source readily available but the price was "right". ways looking for a better way, discovered that a local auto The Southwest Stinson Club newsletter editor is parts store carried the same bulb that recently had burned Robert J . Scott, 812 Shady Glen, Martinez, CA 94553 .• out in the landing light in his aircraft. Not only was the

MEnBERS~ PROJI ~ CTS

This section of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE is dedicated to members and their aircraft projects. We welcome photos along with descriptions, and the projects can be either completed or underway. Send material to the editor at the address shown on page 3 of this issue.

Jimmie Rollison, son of James R. Rollison (EAA 126353, A /C 4087), Vacaville, California owns this Warner-powered Monocoupe 90A, NC18166, SIN 791. Jim­ mie purchased the Coupe in February 1983 and has been performing aerobatics in it in Northern California. The plane is no newcomer to airshow work as previous owner Fred Ludtke (EAA 46948), Freeland, Washington flew shows with it throughout the Western United States and Canada since 1962 . •

Dear Gene, LEITERS TO THE EDITOR Regarding the nostalgic article by Ted Businger, "A Kid's View of the 1937 National Air Races" in the Dear Gene, November and December issues of THE VINTAGE I appreciate receiving your letter and the copies of AIRPLANE, having been there as a ground school THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE with the article about myoid mechanic, Mr. Businger has set my imagination back to friend Ole Anderson. Many thanks for your kind thoughts those high-revving, snarling racers. With his sharp recol­ of forwarding same to me. I am, of course, looking forward lection of those golden days of air racing he has recreated to the pleasure of receiving the follow-up issues. all the glamour, hoopla, agony and colorful characters of You fellows certainly are doing a terrific job in publish­ the time. ing your fine magazine. Keep up the good work. We seldom appreciate the length of time required in Most sincerely, preparing an article of such detail and magnitude, yet Ole Fahlin take but a few minutes to read. Descriptive words woven (EAA 12867, A /C 511) in such fashion deserve a round of applause . . . and 370 W. Olive besides, they make the editor'sjob so much more pleasant. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 May we hope that Ted Businger will delve into other aspects of his aeronautical past and come up with another superb and nostalgic story for publication in THE VIN­ TAGE AIRPLANE. Dear Mr. Hardie, My sincere thanks, In reference to the March 1984 issue of THE VINTAGE Ben Dudus AIRPLANE, and Ted Businger's remarks on the Emsco (EAA 48443) B-3, NR-153W, most of what he says is true. 36 Young Avenue I would like however to make just one correction. The New York Mills, NY 13417 Emsco monoplane which was flown by Lundgren and Wil­ liams was NR-166W, not NR-153W. I have letters from Williams (now deceased) as well as photographs showing Dear Gene, both aircraft. The March 1984 issue of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE I am a new subscriber, and have bought up all the back is the best yet! issues. I hope to do some writing for THE VINTAGE Congratulations. AIRPLANE at a later date. Best wishes, Most sincerely, Leo Opdyke R. Plehinger (EAA 1076, AlC 6933) (EAA 222675, A /C 8248) WORLD WAR I AEROPLANES 4550 Duerr Road 15 Crescent Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 • 24 JUNE 1984 ATTENTION - COLLECTORS The EAA Aviation Foundation Library has a limited supply of original editions of the following publications for sale. Each is in mint condition ­ they are originals, not reprints: Instruction Manual for the 1938 Waco Custom Handbook for Young Men - Air Cadets of Amer­ Cabin Models VGC-8, ZGC-8, AGC-8, DGC-8 & ica. Some of the subjects covered in the 32 chap­ EGC-8. 12 pages plus three fold-outs ... $10.00 ters are: History of Aviation, Aircraft Instru­ ments, Parachutes, Meteorology, Gliders, How Instruction Manual and Parts Price List for the to Fly, First Aid, etc. Published in 1932. 475 1934-1938 Waco Standard Cabin Models UKC, pages...... $ 7.00 YKC, UKC-S, YKC-S, YKS-6, YKS-7 and ZKS-7. 43 pages plus four fold-outs ...... $22.00 Order from: EAA Aviation Foundation Library, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 5.4903-3065. Attention: Dennis Parks.

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