THE LIPPISCH LETTER
Experimental Aviation Association - Chapter 33 April 2014
Growing General Aviation & Chapter 33
you see here shows the seven county Every month the FAA publishes Welcome to Chapter 33! area covered by EAA Chapter 33. statistics on pilot numbers. Organized There are over 250,000 people in the Making the Future of state-by-state, county-by-county, and by seven county area. Aviation and EAA pilot license type, these lists are an important window into the trends of pilot I’ve been watching this chart decline in numbers, and may help us understand numbers for 15 years. Clearly we need how to improve the situation. The chart more pilots!
IOWA ACTIVE PILOTS DETAIL 4/1/2014
STU SPT REC PVT COM ATP TOT FOR FLT
US COUNTY PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT INSTR BENTON 5 1 0 19 14 7 46 0 5 CEDAR 9 0 0 16 6 5 36 0 2 IOWA 4 0 0 4 7 6 21 0 5 In this issue: JOHNSON 56 4 0 128 37 38 263 1 46 JONES 3 2 0 9 5 3 22 0 3 LINN 76 5 0 217 87 55 440 11 70 Growing GA 1 WASHINGTON 2 0 0 17 12 4 35 0 5
Calendar 2 Apr-14 155 12 0 410 168 118 863 12 136
B-17 Tour 3-5 Welcome to The Lippisch Letter!
Women’s Air Race 6-7 This is your Lippisch Letter. The only way to keep it alive is for you to help. What trips your trigger in aviation? Building, Flying, Restoring, Hangar Flying? Is it all about aluminum, steel tube & fabric, Fly Iowa 2014 8 composites, wood, avionics, engines, or none of the above? Are you a fixed wing fan, balloon lifter, Chapter Leadership 9 whirly girl, glider guy, seaplane sailor? Do you teach kids or adults? Tell us about your travels, your adventures, and your tests. Believe it or not, you are all experts in something. Share that vast The Editor’s Hangar 10 knowledge, and we will all get smarter. Show us photos from your flight breakfast adventure, your aircraft project, or you sharing aviation with friends young and old. Let’s make The Lippisch Letter a new source of fun! EAA Chapter 33 Calendar of Events
April 26, 2014 June 16 - 19, 2014 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) Women’s Air Race Classic Iowa State Flying Cyclones Iowa City Stop June 17/18 Fly-in / Drive-in Breakfast See additional information in this edition! 7:00 am – 11 am Pilots in command free June 26, 2014 7:00 pm Email:[email protected] EAA Chapter 33 Meeting Website: www.flying.stuorg.iastate.edu June 28 & 29, 2014 May 3, 2014 FLY IOWA 2014 Pella Municipal Airport (PEA) Iowa City Municipal Airport Tulip Time Flight Breakfast Website: http://www.flyiowa.org 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Phone: 319-356-5045 (Michael Tharp) Shuttle available to Tulip Festival Email: [email protected] Pilots in command free Phone: 641-628-9393 (Shane Vande Voort) June 26, 2014 Email: [email protected] EAA Chapter 33 Meeting Website: www.pellatuliptime.com/ July 4, 2014 May 22, 2014 7:00 pm Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) EAA Chapter 33 Meeting Windsockers EAA 1324 Omelet Flight Breakfast Iowa City Municipal Airport 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PIC eats free June 1, 2014 Phone: 641-648-3191 (Airport) Washington Municipal Airport (AWG) Email: [email protected] Fly-in Breakfast 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. July 24, 2014 7:00 pm Pilots in command free EAA Chapter 33 Meeting Phone: 319-461-7022 (Tim Swift) Email: [email protected] July 28 - August 3, 2014 EAA AirVenture June 5 - 8, 2014 Oshkosh, WI B-17 Tour Stop @ CID Website: www.airventure.org See additional information in this edition! Phone: 920-426-4800 Email: [email protected] Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) Livingston Aviation August 9 & 10, 2014 Fly-in for Life (American Cancer Society) Quad City Air Show Dinner and Music Davenport Municipal Airport 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Website: www.quadcityairshow.com Pilots in command eat free Phone: 563-285-7469 319-291-3991 (Joel Harris) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
B-17 Tour Stop Cedar Rapids, June 6—8 by Tim Busch
Since 1994, EAA's B-17 Aluminum EAA takes care of many of the "big Merchandise, Ground Tour & Overcast has made an annual tour issues" like crewing and maintain- Equipment Chairmen Works with around the USA promoting interest ing the airplane, flight operations the Senior Tour Coordinator after the in aviation, giving many thousands related issues, all bookings of air- B-17 arrives. of people unique access to an im- plane rides (both in advance and The Chapter is provided with a step- portant historic artifact, and preserv- when the airplane is in town), by-step tour stop manual that out- ing the memory of WWII through providing collateral for marketing lines their duties and provides guid- flight experiences and tours. of the tour, etc. Six people travel on ance based on our past experience. EAA Chapters have What are the bene- been a vital part of fits? this, and are im- There are benefits portant to the con- to all the work in- tinuing success of volved in hosting the B-17 tour. If the B-17! The B-17 your EAA Chapter program always is interested in brings positive me- hosting Aluminum dia coverage to Overcast on its your airport and tour, this is your Chapter and pro- chance to get in- jects a positive volved! tour with the airplane to each loca- message about avi- All EAA Chapters in good standing tion, consisting of 2 pilots, 2 ation in your local community. At are eligible to apply to host a tour maintenance personnel, and 2 tour every tour stop we make at least one, stop. The information below pro- coordinators. sometimes two free flights full of vides useful background information local media representatives. Each What we really need help with are about how the B-17 Tour works and tour stop generates an average of things that need local input - like how Chapters play a part. There is a about 20 new EAA members (and local knowledge and extra bodies to simple application form above to fill potential new recruits for your Chap- help with the smooth running of the out and return if you are interested in ter). being a host Chapter. tour stop. There are financial benefits too. Each Chapter is asked to provide What do Chapters do? Chapters receive a commission on two key volunteers: We ask EAA Chapters to assist with seats, merchandise and ground tour the preparation, planning and execu- Marketing Chairman This volun- sales. Proceeds average about $3,000 tion of each stop. teer will work directly with the per Chapter. EAA Headquarters Marketing Staff.
B-17 continued Iowa Plastic Model Show To book a flight please call 1-800- April 26, 2014 Chapter 33 Communications Corner 359-6217 or b17.org The Eastern Iowa Airport Daily Flight Schedule:
10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 – 1:00PM These days, there must be a million The Alexander Lippisch chapter of ways to communicate inside and out- the Iowa Plastic Modeler’s Society Ground Tours are scheduled from 2 side an organization. Here are just a (they must be cousins!) is hosting a few ways Chapter 33 currently com- to 5 PM. Scale Model Show and Contest at municates with you: the Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Air- Newsletter: The Lippisch Letter Pricing: port April 26, 2014. Plastic model- Website: www.EAA33.org Pre-book - for EAA members $409, ers from across Iowa will meet, Facebook: EAA Chapter 33 for non-members $449. compete, and sell their wares. The YahooGroups.com: EAAChapter33 Walk-up – for EAA members $435, event will be held at the former PS Email: Leader emails & phones on for non-members $475 Air building, 3435 Beech Way SW page 5 in Cedar Rapids. Ground Tour Pricing - Cost $10 per Email: [email protected] adult, $20 per family. Active Mili- Come see what attention to detail These are low-cost methods of keep- tary, Veterans & Children 8 and un- REALLY means! Check out their ing us in touch with each other. Why is this important? Because we der are Free. club on the web at http://ipms-usa- are more effective if we stick togeth- lippisch-chapter.org/wordpress. EAA is offering historic flight expe- er. We can respond to legislative challenges faster (user fees any- riences in its beautifully restored B- You might even find an exact repli- one?), we can learn faster (who 17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum ca of YOUR airplane! They’re just knows where to find the chapter Overcast.” One of only 13 Fortress's like the real thing, only smaller! scales?), we can participate quickly (who’s going to Sully for break- still flying, this aircraft is an icon of fast?), etc. the Allied strategic bombing effort We have the capabil- that helped turn the tide of battle in ity to post files, pho- World War II. Unlike reading a his- tos, internet links, tory book, you can actually fly a calendar items, our membership list, mission back in time and feel the and much more. might of this magnificent machine, Please take ad- just as those brave young men did vantage of all this more than 60 years ago. communications ca- pability. The more http://b17.org we use it, the better Contact: Olivia Rasmus we get. The general public Phone: 920-426-6599, Send an has no idea what aviation is or what Email: http://www.eaa.org/calendar/ it’s about, except what they learn eventemail.aspx?id=17313 from the media, and you know that isn’t good. Let’s use these tools to also help educate them so they can see why we love aviation! 2014 Women’s Air Race Classic by Tim Busch
Women’s air racing all start- the “perfect” cross- ed in 1929 with the First country. In this type Women’s Air Derby. Twen- of race, the official ty pilots raced from Santa standings cannot be Monica, CA to Cleveland, released until the fi- OH, site of the National Air nal entrant has Races. Racing continued crossed the finish through the ‘30’s and was line. Actually, the last renewed again after WWII arrival can be the when the All Women’s winner. Transcontinental Air Race Scoring techniques (AWTAR), better known as evolved over the the Powder Puff Derby, years, and in 1952 the came into being. The AW- AWTAR began using the handicap TAR held its 30th, final and com- stops, and the contestants more or system of scoring. The Air Race memorative flight in 1977. When the less stayed together. In that manner, Classic has continued to use this type AWTAR was discontinued, the Air weather and flying conditions were of scoring throughout its history. The Race Classic, Ltd., (ARC) stepped in practically the same for each entrant ’29-30’s races flew shorter legs and to continue the tradition of transcon- and the race officials could release made more stops than the current tinental speed competition for wom- standings to the media after each races. Now the legs are 280 to 320 en pilots and staged its premier race. day of racing. statute miles, and seven or eight con- The Air Race Classic was reincorpo- trol stops are designated for either rated in 2002 into the Air Race Clas- The current race routes are approxi- landing or fly-by. The races are open sic, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 organi- mately 2,400 statute miles in length, to all women with fixed wing aircraft zation. and the contestants are usually giv- en four days, flying VFR in daylight from 145 to 570 horsepower. In ear- The early air races were the “on to” hours, to reach the terminus. Each lier days, the fastest airplane with no type, with noon and night control plane is assigned a handicap speed – specified handicap was in a good and the goal is to position to win, if it held together have the actual over the long haul and there was no ground speed be big navigational error committed. as far over the Now the handicapping system is handicap speed as used – each plane flying against its possible. The pi- own speed. Supposedly any entry lots are thus given has an equal chance of victory, de- the leeway to play pending on the accuracy of the hand- the elements, icapping. All participants are true holding out for winners in their own right, flying the better weather, best possible race. winds, etc. The objective is to fly Women’s Air Race Classic Continued...
At a time when This year’s race starts some people are in Concord on June inclined to down- 16th, California, and play and have only ends in New Cumber- negative views of land, Pennsylvania on general aviation, it June 19th. One of the is encouraging each enroute stops is in Iowa summer when doz- City, so Chapter 33 has ens of women pilots a great opportunity to casually get into show our support for their airplanes and this historic race. Our safely race each own Minnetta Gar- other over trans-continental routings. Flying fast and strong today, the Air dinier will be one of There is a spirit of camaraderie in Race Classic is attracting world- the racers, so let’s show her and the spite of the keen competition, and the wide success and remains a venue entire race field our support by vol- Air Race Classic proves a boon to for competitive flying. Louise unteering in Iowa City. aviation in general. At the same time, Thaden is quoted as saying, “… We need volunteers to serve as it gives the fliers the opportunity to added skills are developed, self con- timers for the racers, drivers to fidence is increased and enduring and from hotels, and other logis- friendships are made”. And Blanche tics. Please contact Minnetta at m- Noyes added, “Flying is ageless.” [email protected] or Tim History courtesy of Glenn H. Buff- Busch at [email protected] to vol- ington and Carolyn J. Van Newkirk, unteer. WE NEED YOU! Ed.D.
Air Race Classic, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to: hone their flying techniques. Many other people are drawn into the annu- Encouraging and educating current al events through sponsorship, and future women pilots, ground/air assistance, timing, offici- Increasing public awareness of gen- ating and as spectators. eral aviation. Award wise, the Air Race Classic Demonstrating women's roles in started in 1977 with an $8,550 purse aviation. for the top-ten crews, with additional leg prizes for those finishing outside Preserving and promoting the tradi- the selected group of ten. The awards tion of pioneering women in avia- have been increased over the years, tion. so that the current top-ten purse is $15,000. Fly Iowa 2014 A Brick Iowa City, June 28 & 29 for Max
Chapter 33 recently lost a great friend and the best volunteer ever. As a way to honor Max Dirks, a farmer from Scotch Grove, and all he has done for EAA, Chapter 33 is acquiring an Airventure brick in Max’s name. For those who are un- familiar, the traditional arch entrance to the flight line at Airventure Osh- kosh is now paved with bricks, dedi- cated with inscriptions of all the avi- ators who make Airventure possible. We couldn’t think of a better way to honor Max than to have a brick in his name at Airventure. Please go to our new Chapter 33 website, www.EAA33.org, and click on the Purchase a Brick logo on the top right side of the page. Save the Date! collaboration with a local airport. We need at least $1000 for a brick. June 28 and 29 at the Iowa City Mu- Fly Iowa showcases the role and nicipal Airport benefits of aviation to the local community as well as throughout Flying For Business, Medicine, Re- Iowa. The Iowa City Municipal Air- search, Recreation port will host Fly Iowa on June 28 and June 29, 2014. Events and Activities by: The Iowa Children’s Museum EAA Young Eagles Flights (June 29th) Airplane Rides by Iowa Flight Training. Aircraft Acrobatic Performers…and What is Fly Iowa? more to come!
Fly Iowa is an annual event held in
2014 EAA Chapter 33 Leadership by Tim Busch
Here is your lineup of chapter as they come up to speed. The Eastern Iowa Airport in Ce- leaders for 2014. We have a Membership has slipped in the dar Rapids, but also some of our great crop this year, but this looks past few years, and we will be other excellent chapter airports like a rebuilding year. working on growing the chapter as well. Young Eagles will contin- Many of our new leaders are again, and we need your help in ue to be a mainstay, as it has learning and will be willing to take making it happen. We’ll be plan- been for us since 1994. on additional responsibility in the ning new fly-out events, not just Working together, we will contin- future, but we, all of us, need to for member-pilots, but also fu- ue to learn and grow Chapter 33, help them be successful. Guid- ture pilots. and aviation in general. ance, advice, encouragement, We will also be working on more Come join us! and assistance, are all welcome social events, such as a fly-in at
First Last Posi on Email Phone
Tim Busch President mcfi@yahoo.com 319‐373‐3971
Minne a Gardinier Vice President [email protected] 319‐351‐8188
David Miles Secretary [email protected] 585‐703‐2485
Denis Sailer Treasurer [email protected] 319‐294‐0084
Dan Meyer At Large Board Member [email protected] 319‐362‐0507
Chad Wilhelm At Large Board Member [email protected] 319‐270‐3218
Mar n Pauly At Large Board Member [email protected] 319‐431‐3174
Rob Myhlhousen At Large Board Member [email protected] 319‐640‐0293
Tim Busch Newsle er Editor mcfi@yahoo.com 319‐373‐3971
David Miles Web Editor [email protected] 585‐703‐2485
John Anderson Young Eagle Coordinator joanderson@unitedfiregroup.com 319‐362‐2625
Connie White Young Eagle Coordinator [email protected] 319‐393‐6484
Dan Meyer Membership Chair [email protected] 319‐362‐0507
Dave Lammers Flight Advisor [email protected] 319‐377‐1425
Marvin Hoppenworth Technical Counselor [email protected] 319‐396‐6283
Tom Olson Technical Counselor [email protected] 319‐393‐5531
Tim Busch Educa on Chair mcfi@yahoo.com 319‐373‐3971
Chad Wilhelm Program Chair [email protected] 319‐270‐3218
Mar n Pauly Social Chair [email protected] 319‐431‐3174
Rob Myhlhousen Social Chair [email protected] 319‐640‐0293 OPEN Public Rela ons OPEN Fund Raising
The Editor’s Hangar by Tim Busch
It’s going to be a busy sum- one since, mer here at Chapter 33. At has been our April 24th meeting in Io- held at the wa City, we will be planning west side of several events. the Cedar Rapids air- First, we are hosting the EAA port. It’s nice B-17 June 6 - 8 in Cedar Rap- to have ids. This year we have it on played a the first weekend of June, small part in known as the perfect aviation keeping an- weekend in Iowa. This should other seg- be a good fundraiser for the ment of avia- chapter, so we need your help tion’s great to volunteer and make it a hobbies. successful weekend. Their show is coming up, Next, the Women’s Air Race April 26th at the former PS build. Something potentially Classic will be stopping in Io- Air hangar at CID. with a simple power plant to wa City June 17th or 18th. get it into the air at low cost. We need timers, drivers, and Speaking of events, our so- other volunteers for logistics. cial planners, Martin Pauly It would be a great learning The Iowa City Children’s mu- and Rob Myhlhousen, have experience; learning about de- seum will be hosting aviation been busy putting together a signs, builds, flying and we activities for kids. It will be fly-out schedule. Hopefully could share the building of an exciting event. we can all do some flying to- our skills. gether and put some newbies Fly Iowa 2014 will be held in in the empty seats to share A basic “One-Design” motor- Iowa City June 28 & 29. in the fun. glider could change aviation. There are always a lot of activ- Everyone could take their first ities planned and all the area Please allow me to think “out lessons in a glider, learning aviation organizations will be loud” for a few minutes. the fundamental on a stand- involved in putting on a great There was a project some ard airframe, then move into show. years ago to design a stand- faster, powered aircraft. ard aerobatic airplane that Several years ago I had a con- could be built by anyone. What do you think? Could we versation with an employee at Termed the “One Design”, the do it? Should we do it? Can a Box Kar Hobbies in Cedar intent was to hold basic aero- we do it? I’ll be writing more. Rapids. Charlie expressed to batic contests where every Let’s have some conversa- me that their plastic modeling contestant used the same tions. Meet you on our Face- club, named after Alexander aircraft. book page…. Lippisch, didn’t have a home for its model show. I stated at My thought? What if we de- the time that a show like that signed a standard, basic, 2- Blue Skies! should be held at an airport! seat glider? Something that The very next show, and every would be quick and easy to EAA Chapter 33 Application & Questionnaire
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