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Note from the Editors The History of Jet Fighter Gloster Meteor. After a joint This winter in Southern Generations discussion, the US agreed. Wisconsin/Northern Illinois is a Steve Myers, [email protected] strange beast. The Russians reverse- The Beginning engineered the English engine, One moment, it’s severe clear In the wake of World War II of course, and shortly thereafter with beautiful flying, the next, ending, the Russians captured had a dependable centrifugal we have subzero temperatures, large amounts of German flow engine of their own and howling winds with snow and research information devoted to installed it in a new swept wing ice…definitely not weather to go aeronautics, aerodynamics, and fighter called the MiG-15. sticking your tongue on a cold propulsion. propeller! Starting in the 1944–1945 It’s also the season for colds and timeframe, using much of the flu, not to mention the plain old captured German technology, blahs from the lack of sunshine Russian engineering teams and Vitamin D. designed and built their first fighter, the MiG-9. It So how can you combat these was powered by a Russian-built MiG-15 at 2017 ScottishInt l. seasonal blues? Why, aviation, of version of the German-designed Airshow. Mark Harkin. course. And here at Chapter HeS-011 axial flow engine that 838, our calendar continues to turned out to be a “problem The MiG-9 was canceled, but provide a variety of options. child”. the MiG-15 was an immediate success. When the Korean War We’re here to help you survive began in 1950 the MiG-15 the winter by reminding you that controlled the skies in spring is just a couple months with US-made straight wing off. urO Young Eagles season will fighters such as the Lockheed -F begin on March 14th, and our 80 and North American F-84. spring pancake breakfast is May 9th…and in between, air show season starts in February (if A Heinkel Strahltriebwerke HeS 011 you’re in Arizona!). on display at the EAA Museum

Reminder: this newsletter needs As a gesture of goodwill, constant submissions from England agreed to a Russian Chapter members. Send your request to purchase a single 49th Fighter Sqd. Republic P-84B-11- photos, stories, articles, and proven English centrifugal flow RE Thunderjet, USAF Photo ideas to [email protected]. engine, the elegant Rolls-Royce Nene used in the pioneering

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It wasn’t until the North Aircraft include straight wing Saab 35 Draken, MiG-19, MiG- American F-86 arrived in late designs: Lockheed F-80, North 21, Sukhoi Su-7, 1950 that the US had a superior American F-84, Northrop F-89, fighter in the Korean skies. Grumman F9F, Gloster Meteor, Military historians and aviation MiG-9, Yakolev Yak-15 and 17, writers documenting major new and swept wing models like the fighter improvements by 1960 MiG-15, MiG-17, and North dubbed the initial group of American F-86 fighters as Generation 1. And so the process began. Listed below Generation 2: is a representative listing of Mid 1950s—Mid 1960s Sukhoi Su-7, Pavel Adzhigildaev leading aircraft in each Focused on speed and flight generation through today’s operations in a nuclear Generation 3: Generation 5. environment. Technical advances Mid-1960s—1970s were made in aerodynamics and There was continued emphasis Generation 1: 1944—1950 building materials. Swept wings, on maneuverability, ground Basic airworthiness of air delta wings, area-ruled attack, guided missiles, analogue vehicles, engines and dog fight designs. Axial flow engines, avionics, aeronautical advances tactics, weapons. improved , and (canards, powered slats, blown supersonic speeds in level flight. flaps, STOVL, thrust vectoring, In-aircraft radar, air-to-air and improved afterburners). missiles, infrared homing. Designs included: Grumman A-6 Intruder, LTV A-7 Corsair II, Lockheed F-104S, Dassault Mirage F-1; MiG-23 and 27, MiG-25, Tupolev Tu-28, Sukhoi Su-15, Yakolev Yak-28, English Grumman F9F-2 Panther, USN Electric Lightning National Museum of Naval Aviation

Douglas F4D-1 Skyray, USN National Museum of Naval Aviation

Designs from this generation included: Vought F-8 Crusader, Douglas F4D Skyray, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, North LTV A-7 Corsair II, Cmdr. John R. Yakolev Yak-15,NATO codename: American F-100 Super Sabre, Leenhouts, USN ‘Feather’. Photo by Alan Wilson

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MiG-27, courtesy Rob Schleiffert Panavia Tornado showing its variable- Dassault Rafale, Ronnie Macdonald sweep wings. Bernando Fernandez

Representative designs:General Dynamics F-16 Falcon, E/F, Block 60+; McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, Boeing F/A 18 Hornet and Super Hornet, and models from , the Soviet Union, and the People’s Republic Sukhoi Su-33 by Dmitry Terekhov English Electric Lightning, D. Miller of China:

Generation 4: 1980s—1990s Multi-role aircraft with on-board digital computers and fly-by- wire, upgraded avionics, AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array), IRST (Infrared Search & Chengdu J-10, Russian MoD Track), and WVR ACM (Within Visual Range Aircraft Generation 5: 2000s—2019 Maneuvering), supercruise. F-16 by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway Fighter technologies developed in the early 21st century. Exact Panavia Tornado, Eurofighter characteristics are a bit Typhoon, Saab Gripen, Sukhoi controversial and vague, but Su-35, Shenyang J-11 D/J/-15, include: all aspect stealth, low Dassault Mirage 2000, Dassault probability of intercept radar Rafale, MiG-29/35, MiG-31 , (LPIR), high-performance Sukhoi Su-27, Su-30, Su-33, and airframes, advanced avionics, Su-35, Xi’an Chengdu JH-7, highly integrated computer Chengdu J-10, Shenyang J-15, systems capable of networking YF-17 (F -18 prototype) NASA Dryden Mitsubishi F-2, Saab JAS 39 with other elements within the Gripen, and HAL Tejas battle space.

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Gen 5 fighters includeo fferings Around the Chapter 50 or more years. Recipients are from the US, Russia, China, and awarded a certificate and a lapel Japan, with planned designs EAA 838 goes GOLD! pin and are recognized in our from India, Pakistan, and Turkey: We’re pleased to announce that, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Lockheed Martin -F 22 Raptor, after a December survey, EAA Award - Roll of Honor” Lockheed Martin -F 35 Lightning has graded EAA Chapter 838 Congratulations, Dave! II, Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon; performance a 9/10, giving us a Sukhoi Su-57, HAL AMCA. Gold rating! Another Flyout is Coming! Daryl Lueck is planning another Factors in the decision included fly-out, this time to Janesville. chapter leadership training, The scheduled date for this is growing or steady membership, February 15th, unless, of course, Young Eagles participation,Tech weather interferes with that Counselors, facility ownership, date. Watch for more and more (full details here). information about the fly-out in F-35 Lightning II by Airman 1st Class our weekly update, PropWash. Valerie Seelye Terrific work, everyone! Let’s see if we can get our score to 10/10 Plane Savers Needs Parts next year! for de Havilland Fox Moth!

February Meeting In February, our Chapter meeting will see the return of Jurg Grossenbacher, our favorite FAA person, with safety information that will be useful Sukhoi Su-57 by Anna Zvereva and interesting to all of us. If you were at AirVenture 2019, one of the highlights was Mikey Generation 6: 2020 and Beyond Additionally,our own Dave McBryan’s Buffalo Airways new Now being thought about. Will Finstad will receive his Master restored DC-3. His YouTube we really need human pilots for Pilot Award, giving Chapter 838 series, Plane Savers, covered the combat missions? UAV a grand total of 4 Master Pilots! process. Now, he’s back with technology. Do we use stealthy two projects…one, a surprise “loner” air vehicles or “Mother According to the FAA, “The find by his dad, a beautiful Fox ship” of drones? Runways are Wright Brothers Master Pilot Moth…but they need parts! As “missile magnets.” Do we Award recognizes pilots who Mikey says, “Everything that’s develop more VSTOL or VTOL’s? have demonstrated not yellow!” Focus on single mission or multi- professionalism, skill and mission designs? Speed is aviation expertise by If you have parts or leads, important, but how fast? maintaining safe operations for contact Mikey on Facebook!

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Job Posting of the Month spend more time on the tours. Embraer’s Shark Plane For those who are interested, EAA is looking for a few friendly opportunities exist for some and motivated volunteer A&Ps right-seat flying time on with a passion for history that nonrevenue flights between tour can help support our Ford Tri- stops, though a pilot certificate Motor air tours. We operate is not required. these classic airplanes, among the first airliners in history, to The ideal candidate is well- A new aircraft painted to look share the romance and organized, good with people, like a shark is making waves in excitement of the Golden Age of and has a strong work ethic and the aviation world. Embraer has air travel at tour stops all around a deep appreciation for our nicknamed one of its new E190- the country, and we need your mission. While an FAA Airframe E2 models the “Profit Hunter” as help. and Powerplant certificate is it takes it on a tour of air shows required, radial engine to drum up business for the jet. While these airplanes are experience is a plus, but not meticulously maintained at our mandatory, and we will provide The distinctive paint job, home base in Oshkosh, issues do all of the training that you’ll complete with menacing, red- crop up in the field, and we need need. framed jaws, is not the only time volunteers to fly with the the Brazilian company has used airplanes and help with Applicants will be expected to wildlife for inspiration. One of its everything from keeping them pass a background check and a larger E195-E2 aircraft has the clean to repairing an instrument drug screening as appropriate. face of an eagle emblazoned on or swapping a cylinder. These While these are volunteer it, while the E190-E2 has also tasks may also be performed positions, EAA provides all been given a makeover as a tiger with the guidance of an EAA travel, hotels, and meals. on some of the planes. staff mechanic who would fly out to the tour stop to help as This is a fantastic opportunity to However, it’s the shark that’s required. You will be a well- travel back in time and see the stealing the show: the great trained member of a highly country the way it was back in white has been tagged multiple experienced crew that will the ’20s and ’30s, all while times, far outstripping its avian always work together as a team helping support EAA’s mission of and feline counterparts. The to get the job done. keeping aviation history alive. aircraft itself can carry 150 passengers and has Embraer’s We’re planning on building a For more information, or to signature two-two formation– team of volunteers, so that the apply, contact John Hopkins, meaning no middle seat. The time commitment would be EAA’s manager of aircraft model also features improved limited to two-week periods, maintenance, at fuel efficiency and reduced though candidates with open mailto:[email protected] or call emissions. schedules would be welcome to 920-426-4875. — via CNN

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Homebuilder’s Hall of In 1958, Bob won Mechanics Gone West Fame Candidate Illustrated's coveted Outstanding Achievement Award in 1958 for his "Advancement of Homebuilt Aircraft". Bob served asc hair of the contests at multiple EAA Fly-ins. Furthermore, he was instrumental in the logistics to move the EAA Fly-in from Milwaukee to Rockford. Bob also helped establish Homebuilder Workshops at Rockford in 1959. William Childs Curtis, 72, Robert Blacker, "Giant in Avia- In 1958, Bob wrote a book enti- affectionately known to all as tion" (as described by Vic tled Basic Aeronautical Science “Bill”, passed away at home on Syracuse, Chairman of the and the Principles of Flight. The Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Homebuilt Council), built the book is now in the EAA library, EAA Biplane and was EAA Pro- on Air Force bases, and in librar- He was born on July 9, 1947, in ject School Flight Co-Founder ies worldwide. After teaching Boston, MA. He was the and founder of the very firstJun- avionics technology classes, Bob youngest of three children born ior Chapter in EAA, is now up for worked with the FAA. to William Childs Curtis, Sr., and induction into the EAA Home- Ruth Augusta Perry Curtis. builder Hall of Fame for 2020! If you would like to learn more about the building of the first William graduated from Bob earned his Flight Engineer EAA Biplane, check out EAA Lexington High School in status in 1946 in the US Air Chapter 15’s profile as well as Lexington, MA, in 1965. He Corp after training on the Enola the EAA Museum’s page! went on to earn a Bachelor of Gay B-29. He earned his CAA Arts degree in Journalism from certificate in 1955 and founded Sadly, Bob passed in 1988, 10 the University of Massachusetts the very first aviation technical years before the beginning of in 1978. class at the high school level in the EAA Hall of Fame, so his ab- the USA in 1952. Bob co- sence and the passage of time Early in his career, Bill was founded EAA Project School prevented this from happening awarded a financial grant from Flight with Paul Poberezny in earlier. If you'd like to help and the Ecumenical Social Action 1955. In 1955, Bob lead his class voice your support and approval, Committee in Boston, MA, to in building an award-winning let Hal Bryan ([email protected]) conceive and manage a Baby Ace. In 1957, Bob and his at EAA HQ know of your sup- photography program for 10 to students built the prototype port for this! 15-year-old children. EAA Biplane. —George Blacker (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) engine planes in Massachusetts, Coordinator Needed Wisconsin, Colorado, and New Subsequently, Bill worked for Jersey. Chapter 838’s mission has the Boston Globe as a news always included educating youth photographer from 1972 – Bill was a member of the Aircraft and helping to train them to 1982. There, he received an Owners & Pilots Association and become the next generation of award from the Boston Press the Experimental Aircraft aviation, aerospace and flight Photographer’s Association for Association where he was a enthusiasts. We support and “Best Action Photo” in 1981. Bill member of EAA Chapter 838 host programs such as Young retired from Comcast Cable in Racine. Eagles and Explorer Post 218. New Jersey in October 2008 There is a gap. however, after 10 years as an advertising Sailing became his second most between becoming a Young account executive. beloved hobby. Growing up, Bill Eagle and joining the Explorers. and his family sailed out of Bill married Machelle Yvonne Marblehead, MA, on their In the past, we held a class for McKinley on August 23, 1980, in sailboat named “Let’s Go”. 11-13 year-olds. Jerry Baker and Racine, WI. Together they a group of volunteers held travelled to most of the 50 Bill continued his love for sailing weekly to teach basics of flight . and honed his skills as a member through various activities (visits of several sailboat racing teams. to a control tower, pop bottle He and Machelle climbed the He and Machelle bought their rockets, etc.). This program ran Mayan Pyramids in Mexico, own sailboat, a 34-foot Hunter for several years, but we ran out attended the opera at Lincoln named “Wind Chaser”. of volunteers. Center in New York, took cruises in the Caribbean, and attended Upon retirement, they sailed out A program offered by EAAwith the theater and visited Windsor of Raritan Yacht Club in New the American Modeling Castle in London, England. Jersey and took many sailing Associationprovides a “RC Travel was one of the many ways trips on the Long Island Sound in Model in a Box.” The box comes that Bill satisfied his New York State. complete with everything adventurous spirit. needed to build the model and Locally, he sailed on a boat fly it.This is a great project for a Bill was drawn to the world of named “Endurance” out of the small group of kids to build! aviation at an early age. Bill Racine Yacht Club. received his private pilot’s We need a Chapter 838 member license in 1974 and went on to The family has suggested to take the lead and coordinate receive an instrument rating in memorials to the Wisconsin this program. We will help you 1980. Humane Society, Racine find any additional assistance, Campus. tools, or knowledge you may At one time the co-owner of a need. If you are interested, email Cessna 172, Bill flew single —Draeger-Langendorf Tracy at mailto:[email protected].

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EAA 838 Information REGULAR MEETINGS Board Meetings: Third Tuesdays 7:00 pm Chapter Meeting: Third Thursdays Dinner 6:00 pm ($5.00 donation) General Meeting 7:00 pm Operations Meeting: Second Tuesdays 6:00 pm Shop Night: Every Monday 7:00 pm - Monday Night Builders Explorer Post 218: Second and fourth Thursdays 7:00 pm CAP meetings: Wednesday 7:00 pm Young Eagles: Second Saturday 9:00 am (March-November)

CHAPTER 838 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers (2019) President: Doug Doers 414-852-6943 Vice President: Scott Sherer 414-427-2913 Secretary: Tracy Miller 847-420-5098 Treasurer: Ken Sack 262-488-3807 Foundation: Scott Sherer (interim) 414-427-2913

Directors (2019) John Grueter 262-358-3648 Jim Hantschel 262-637-3376 Peter Bianco 262-344-5379 Alex Clement 262-412-8259 Dave Finstad 262-308-3216 Justin Martin 262-930-1955

Committee Chairpersons: Programs: Rick Goebel 262-886-4171 Monday Shop: Jerry Bovitz 262-989-2065 Librarian: Scott Sherer 414-427-2913 Membership: Dave Finstad 262-308-3216 Newsletter: Tracy Miller 847-420-5098 Website: Tracy Miller 847-420-5098 Photographer: Bill Curtis mailto:[email protected] Young Eagles/Eagle Flights: Tracy Miller 847-420-5098 Building Rental: Justin Martin mailto:[email protected] Maintenance & Facebook: Rodney Fields 630-234-6737

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