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FEBRUARY 2016 TM Restoring CHIPPY 2016 MUSTANG Powerful. By Design. Put your hands on the wheel of a 2016 Mustang and you feel one thing above everything else: power. With four engines to choose from, all delivering at least 300 horsepower, the new Mustang is designed to overwhelm the senses with its pulse raising torque and legendary roar. Four Engines – One Soul • The 3.7L V6 offers up 300 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque for an ideal balance of power, displacement and fuel efficiency – standard on the V6 Fastback model • The 2.3L EcoBoost® engine churns out 310 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque, a turbocharged marvel of power and efficiency – standard on EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium models • The 5.0L V8 kicks out 435 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. From its deep, guttural rumble at idle, to the wide-eyed force of torque when accelerating, this is the stuff legends are made of – standard on GT and GT Premium models • The 5.2L V8 delivers an awesome 526 hp. Bolted to a world-class 6-speed manual transmission, it delivers 429 lb.-ft. of torque. This is adrenaline-pumping performance at its best – standard on the Shelby GT350 Available launch control and class-exclusive* Electronic Line-Lock enhance the performance feel of the Pony car, while available driving modes allow you to dial in handling dynamics to customize your driving experience. Make no mistake – the 2016 Mustang is engineered for pure exhilaration! *Class is High-Power Sports Cars. The Privilege of Partnership EAA members are eligible for special pricing on Ford Motor Company vehicles through Ford’s Partner Recognition Program. To learn more about this exclusive opportunity for EAA members to save on a new Ford vehicle, please visit www.eaa.org/ford. 2016-Feb_Mustang_EAA_Divis_Ad-Final.indd 1 12/15/15 10:55 AM OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB Vol. 45 No.2 February 2016 A PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB CONTENTSOFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB This all seemed a natural order to the birth of ZZ Fox. 2016 MUSTANG Develop a dream, refinish a Fox, and the pilots will come. Powerful. By Design. —Mallory Lynch FEATURES 5 Restoring Chippy by Mark Meredith 14 ZZ Fox Is in the Box by Mallory Lynch 22 What to Expect by Gordon Penner Put your hands on the wheel of a 2016 Mustang and you feel one thing above everything else: power. With four engines to choose from, all delivering at least 300 horsepower, the new Mustang is designed to overwhelm the LAURIE ZALESKI senses with its pulse raising torque and legendary roar. Four Engines – One Soul • The 3.7L V6 offers up 300 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque for an ideal balance of power, displacement and fuel COVER efficiency – standard on the V6 Fastback model • The 2.3L EcoBoost® engine churns out 310 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque, a turbocharged marvel of power and Mark Meredith pilots efficiency – standard on EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium models his Super Chipmunk DEPARTMENTS “Chippy” from the • The 5.0L V8 kicks out 435 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. From its deep, guttural rumble at idle, to the wide-eyed rear cockpit. force of torque when accelerating, this is the stuff legends are made of – standard on GT and GT Premium models 2 Letter From the Editor • The 5.2L V8 delivers an awesome 526 hp. Bolted to a world-class 6-speed manual transmission, it delivers Reggie Paulk 429 lb.-ft. of torque. This is adrenaline-pumping performance at its best – standard on the Shelby GT350 Available launch control and class-exclusive* Electronic Line-Lock enhance the performance feel of the Pony car, 3 President’s Column while available driving modes allow you to dial in handling dynamics to customize your driving experience. by Mike Heuer Make no mistake – the 2016 Mustang is engineered for pure exhilaration! 4 Lines & Angles *Class is High-Power Sports Cars. 24 Contest Calendar The Privilege of Partnership EAA members are eligible for special pricing on Ford Motor Company vehicles through Ford’s Partner Recognition 26 Brilliance andBuffoonery Program. To learn more about this exclusive opportunity for EAA members to save on a new Ford vehicle, Beth Stanton please visit www.eaa.org/ford. 30 Meet a Member Gary DeBaun 32 FlyMart & Classified Ads 2016-Feb_Mustang_EAA_Divis_Ad-Final.indd 1 12/15/15 10:55 AM OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB EDITOR’S LOG OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB BY REGGIE PAULK PUBLISHER: Mike Heuer Writing for IAC MANAGER: Trish Deimer-Steineke EDITOR: ReggieOFFICIAL PaulkMAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB Sport Aerobatics CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Gary DeBaun Reggie Paulk Many thanks go to those who contribute Mike Heuer Gordon Penner Mallory Lynch Beth Stanton Mark MeredithOFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB Although you’ve most likely telling me this, send me a well- received and read the January written article that speaks to our IAC CORRESPONDENCE International Aerobatic Club, P.O. 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