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Volume 18 Number 7 July 13, 2020 The Frederick Flyer President’s Message Hello everyone, We are past Midsummer's Eve, so summer is officially here in Maryland. The humidity and thunderstorms are also a big clue. IN THIS ISSUE The chapter will be holding a small picnic (with social distancing in place) on July 18th at 6 pm. Rain date is the next day. If you can't make it, President’s Letter . .1 please reach out to one of the board members and let us know how you are doing, whether it is about your aviation endeavors or otherwise. Piper Cub News . 2 When you have a chance, I encourage you to look at the eaatogether.org website for all of the seminars and vendors that are July Picnic at FDK . 3 bringing the Spirit of Aviation to us via the internet. Much like going to Airventure in person, the hard part is choosing between two or more Pilot Proficiency Center . 3 interesting presentations. Personally, I am hoping for some good 'show' specials with the vendors (I'm a sucker for free shipping). RV-10 Progress Report . 4 Also keep in mind that our chapter IMC club will meet on-line on July 21st. If you have your instrument rating or are working on it, this CFII lead Board Minutes . 5 discussion ( with FAA Wings credit) is priceless. Other News . 5 We will be conducting another on-line Chapter Gathering on August 6th (see the calendar section of the newsletter for details). If there is a topic you wish us to cover or have a presenter that you think would be Spirit of Aviation Week . 6 interesting, please let us know. Spirit of Aviation Week . 7 Take care everyone, Chapter Officers . 8 Chris Calendar . 8 President EAA Chapter 524 Chapter 524 Exploits . 8 Area Events . .9 EAA Webinars . 10 Chapter Information . 10 Member Application . 11 The Frederick Flyer 1 Volume 18 Number 7 July 13, 2020 Piper Cub News Over the past week a small group of us installed our newly rebuilt Cub engine. The whole process went pretty smoothly and by Friday the 3rd (July), we were able to do a successful test run. On Monday the 6th we made two adjustments to the airframe that were suggested as a result of the first test flight in February. At that time the plane seemed to be a little right wing heavy, so the right rear strut was adjusted for more lift on that side. To fulfill requirements of an AD, we removed a single washer from each of the aileron turnbuckles. On Tuesday, the 7th we did a test flight. Everything checked out okay, although it is still slightly right wing heavy. So now the Cub is officially operational and soon we hope to begin giving rides to all those many folks who put so much time and expertise into this wonderful restoration. If you haven’t already, check out the July issue of Sport Aviation. You will find mention of our project in the “What Our Members are Building” section. Submitted, Ernest O’Roark The Frederick Flyer 2 Volume 18 Number 7 July 13, 2020 Chapter Banquet Kicks-off EAA Spirit of Aviation Week 18 July 2020 EAA524 Chapter Banquet al fresco Join us at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate together in an open air venue ✦ Box lunches will be provided by Canapés: Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Grilled Jerk Chicken Cedar Planked Salmon Peruvian Chicken ✦ B.Y.O.B. (bring your own beverage). Bottled water will be available, hangar will be open for browsing; eating will take place outside ✦ Personal Protection Equipment - Bring your own mask and sanitizing solutions; otherwise, social distancing will be observed ✦ Awards will be presented after the meal ✦ Piper Cub will be on display ✦ Piper Cub presentation begins when the shadows lengthen, roughly 7:15 p.m. ✦ For those who haven’t registered but still want to join in the fun: RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 19, decision made by ‣ Cutoff will be Tuesday, July 14; it’ll be $20 per person Friday, July 17, noon. Notification will be on ‣ Email Mark Pankratz ([email protected]) and pay Ernie at arrival Facebook, email and chapter website EAA Pilot Proficiency Center Coming to You Pilot Proficiency Remote Instruction - “During Spirit of Aviation Week, you'll have opportunities to receive training, tools, presentations, and activities to help you maintain year-round proficiency.All Spirit of Aviation Week tech talks will be eligible for FAA WINGS pilot proficiency program credit just for participating.” Take advantage of “Tech Talks”, “Flight Simulator” and “Fly Into Oshkosh!” via SIMVENTURE. Learn more at: https://www.eaatogether.org/waypoints/pilot-proficiency Remote Instruction and how it works - “You’ll set up your web cam on a device connected to ZOOM so that it faces your Redbird TD. You can use a laptop or even a tablet with a camera but the higher the resolution the better the results. With the camera positioned properly, your instructor will be able to see you and your flight controls. The instructor will log onto to your sim with Redbird Connect which will allow them to view performance, configuration and navigation data.” Learn more at: https://www.communityaviation.com/soaw-simulation Redbird Connect Enables Virtual Pilot Proficiency Center Flight instruction is no longer limited to visiting an airport. By Rob Mark July 9, 2020 Learn more at: https://www.flyingmag.com/story/training/redbird-connect-simulator-experience/ The Frederick Flyer 3 Volume 18 Number 7 July 13, 2020 FREDERICK SPORT FLYERS RV-10 Progress Report Work continues on the RV-10 RV-10 Build Team is continuing to meet on Thursdays (6-9pm) and Saturdays (9am-noon). The photos were taken on July 4th and July 11th. As you can see, great progress is being made. Progress on the air conditioning system is significant; a majority of the fuel system plumbing is installed; doors are assembled; wings are complete and waiting. Work on a wheel and break assembly have been completed, soon to be disassembled, deburred and double checked for maximum efficiency. Work continues on the body. Sign up on the Meetup app, drop Steve an email or swing by if in the vicinity. Bring an aspiring pilot and share the experience. There is still plenty to do, a great opportunity to learn and hone your skills. As you can see, there is always time to learn, receive a little mentoring and a great deal of camaraderie! Mary Ann The Frederick Flyer 4 Volume 18 Number 7 July 13, 2020 July Chapter Board Meeting 09July2020 Board Meeting Chris Gunther, Mark Pankratz, Larry Jarkey, Ernie O’Roark, Mark Gosselin, Mary Ann Alvarado, Rex Bullinger, Erick Webb Brought to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mark Pankratz • Mark P. sent the menu to all of us; Canapes wants a number and confirmation by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. 32 people signed up for the banquet initially. He will tell Canapes 25 as a starting point. The banquet will be July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chapter hangar. The board will respond to Mark P. with their top 4 choices and he will go with 6 of each for now (of the highest-ranking choices). • Extra tables will be needed to accommodate social distancing guidelines and the banquet will be held outside. People will be allowed in the hangar to look around, but the eating will take place outside. • We will plan to hold the presentation until later in the evening when the sun isn’t as bright because it’ll be shown outside. • Sunday, July 19 will be the rain date. The decision made Friday, July 17; notification by email, Facebook and website. • Bring your own drinks. • Setup will begin at 5:00 p.m. • For those who haven’t registered, it’ll be $20 per person. Cutoff will be Tuesday, July 14. Those who’ve signed up already will receive a phone call. Email Mark Pankratz and pay Ernie when they arrive. • August Chapter meeting will be done via Zoom. Mike Schwartz will present “Surviving a Ramp Check.” • Chris reached out to EAA regarding the Tri-motor and we’ve not heard back. • Steve Gross would like the Chapter to move forward with the veteran’s build and the Zenith kit. Mark G. will get the committee back together again because they haven’t met recently due to COVID-19. The Chapter has paid the full bill for the engine thus far. • Raegan has her oral and checkride on Saturday, July 11. Meeting adjourned 7:58 p.m. Submitted, Erick Webb, Secretary Other News Ray Scholars to Talk With Space Station Crew July 14 July 9, 2020 – Recipients of EAA's Ray Aviation Scholarships, which supply complete funding for flight training, will have a unique opportunity on July 14 as they will ask questions of the crew aboard the International Space Station. EAA Chapter 524 ’s Ray Aviation Scholar, Raegan Buzzard, submitted an approved question along with up to 20 other scholarship recipients. Submitted questions are uploaded via video to astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who will answer them in a live session on NASA TV and the NASA website. The live broadcast is currently scheduled at approximately 12:10 p.m. Central Time on July 14. If you miss the live broadcast, previously recorded videos are available on their website. The Frederick Flyer 5 Volume 18 Number 7 July 13, 2020 AT A GLANCE - Spirit of Aviation Week Events (all times in Central time) Tuesday, July 21 Wednesday, July 22 Thursday, July 23 Friday, July 24 Saturday, July 25 Garmin Virtual AirVenture Garmin Virtual AirVenture Garmin Virtual AirVenture Garmin Virtual AirVenture Garmin Virtual AirVenture Oshkosh Experience Oshkosh Experience Oshkosh Experience Oshkosh Experience Oshkosh Experience 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Climb Performance & Factors Composite Workshop SimVenture Engine Failure After Takeoff Warbird Walkaround with that Affect Your Climb 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM