July 2012 EAA1111.Org

Notes: Upcoming meeting info New Members - Recap of last meeting program for those First Flights reports who missed it List of Officers - President's corner or message (basically me Contact information July 2012 EAA1111.org rambling on about past or upcoming events or Presidents Corner where & when we need help for whatever) Announcements Presidents Corner – Mark Cattell Actually this doesn't need to be me. You Club News The good flying weather is flying here. There are lots of can do it also. I only offer as I know you'll have Officers – section good flying events coming up this month. Rumors are that there will be a large number of EAA 1111 members plenty of other stuff to do. Could leave generic. Young Eagles attending the Arlington Fly-in next week between July 11th and 15th. I hear that there will be quite a few overnight Calendar campers. Perhaps it’s worth staking out a common area for the EAA 1111 group. We’re all expecting to see Bill Builders corner Heath bring home a big trophy for his top quality Zenith Flyout – Date and Ride offers 801. EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is coming up July 23rd to 29th. George Ford and his wife Lori plan to fly their RV Next Meeting back for the big 40th Anniversary of Van’s RV airplanes. With all the good flying coming up we’ll post a sign-up Announcements sheet at the meeting for all of those who can offer up rides for fly-outs this summer and for those who would like to Board Meeting minutes bum a ride. We’ll also have a sign-up sheet for those who can provide rides to Young Eagles for upcoming events Treasurers report Mark Edwards is working on. Airport Identification 111 Miles.. EAA Chapter 1111 Officers Member of the month – short bio on the President Mark Cattell Chapter News [email protected] Phone 503-702-3524 Note from the Secretary officers in January Vice President Randy Reinhofer July Meeting… [email protected] The July meeting will be a Social BBQ and George Ford – Classified Ads 2nd Vice President Al Drewry Spouses Night. Bring your appetite and Last months meeting was a big Free-dinner Guest program Secretary George Ford spouse for a great social evening with great success with lots of people [email protected] weather and temps. The party gets going winning prizes in our Raffle with Phone 360-270-9036 us hosting the DUATS DTC Treasurer Jerry Sorrell between 6:00 and 6:30 with Chef Al Seminar. If you didn’t make it, [email protected] throwing burgers on the grill. If everyone Past President’s Chair Bill Heath else can bring their favorite salad or desert you missed another fun event. [email protected] we can make a potluck out of it. There’ll be plenty of food to go around so no worries if Thanks to everyone who donated you’re a bachelor or don’t have time to bring prizes especially Randy Reinhofer something. who donated the Grand Prize of a With this great weather we all need to fly complete aviation headset! - The our airplanes in. If you're airplane is on the Headset was won by one of our Presidents Corner field, taxi it on over to the ramp by the members and immediately clubhouse for everyone to admire. If you donated back to the club for our don't have an airplane there will be plenty of club use for Young Eagles day as others who do and are ready to volunteer a spare. Be sure to make the next rides. Have you ever wanted to get a ride in meeting, the fly-in and BBQ like a Zenith, Sonex or RV? I bet you might be last year is always a hit. able to find one. EAA1111.org 1 Member Spot light Allen Berry

Allen Berry's fascination with flying began when he was young. This fascination started when he saw his first u- line control models being flown. He built model planes, the first one I remember was a foam glider we had purchased. He put a model plane engine on it and we, me the four boys and Allen, all went outside at the house on 159th street in Brush Prairie. We watched excited as he started the engine and hand launched it. It lifted into the air over the field. Then went higher and higher and just kept going. With no controls there was nothing to do but watch it fly away.

He graduated to building and learning to fly full remote control model aircraft after that. That way the kids didn't get upset as the planes flew away, out of control. I don't know how many time I watched him, often on a coffee table or the floor, building a model from sticks and monocoat, trimming pieces and fitting them to the fuselage, ironing them on. Explaining to me how if he makes this change or softens that curve it will fly better. He was almost always right. By talking with other RC pilots and experimenting he taught himself to fly them. He has spent many hours teaching other young men how to fly RC.

Morris Kivett was a CRNA, Allen worked with owned and flew his own plane. Morris had been telling Allen for years that he knew someone wanting to sell two 1946 Aeroncas, that needed to be restored. Allen hadn't taken Morris very seriously until two significant events occurred.

Allen and Morris went to Arlington and watched a fabric covering demonstration for the tail of an airplane. They were using an iron and shrinking the fabric to the frame in the same manner that he used for building the remote control models had been making for years. The other event was a gift from me, a flight, from Wally Olson at Evergreen Aviation, off Mill Plain in Vancouver, in a Taylorcraft. One look at what kind of shape the T-craft was in and he knew he could build an airplane better than that.

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Allen decided he would like to try his had at building/restoring an airplane. One that hadn't been in the air for over 50 years. He and Morris both purchased the two planes. They came with stacks of additional parts in new boxes that the previous owner had purchased at a CAP closeout. The day Allen brought home the frame of the Aeronca Chief, he had it attached to the back of the pick up and pulled it up the long driveway. It looked like nothing more than a frame for a Rose Parade float. I'll never forget looking at it and thinking no way is that thing an airplane.

Our sons were in High school and doing high school things, not to interested in rebuilding a dusty old airplane. Putting our daughter, AzLynn, in the plane and making engine noises while imagining what it's like to fly got her attention. At 8 years-old she spent time helping her dad cover, stitch and dope the wings, she was hooked. To this day she loves the smell of dope. (seriously.) I could make a really bad joke here but I'll pass ;-)

He tore the Chief down to metal and rebuilt from the ribs out. He loves the process of the whole project but putting on the wings for the first time was really exciting. He couldn't fly it out of the garage so we had to take it over to Evergreen Aviation, off Mill Plain, to do the final construct. We rolled as much of the fuselage onto a small trailer as would fit, leaving the tail wheel dragging behind and towed it through town to the airport. It's one of those rides I'll never forget!! People would point and smile, some of them even waved.

Allen and I began ground school while he was doing the rebuild. When the time came for the first flight Allen didn't have his pilot's license yet, so couldn't take it up, sooo, He had to find someone else to do it. He went into the airport office where the flight instructors were. There were about 5 instructors hanging out in there when he approached and asked who was willing to do this first flight. I remember standing out on the field as Allen negotiated with the brave pilot that had offered to look at the plane, and listening to Allen assure the pilot that Allen would go with him. Basically assuring the man that Allen was sure the plane was in good enough condition to put his own life on the line. Allen produced his CFI and AI certification. The instructor agreed, said if there was a little more wind "I'd take ya." Just then the wind sock turned and stood out. The pilot instructor smiled and said "Get in." Allen was able to take the first flight after this Aeronca Chief had not been in the air for almost 50 years!

From there Allen took the rest off his flight instruction from the same man in that very plane.

After a while Mark Pierson told Allen of another Chief that had been in the process of being restored but when the wing tips got damaged the project was shelved and was for sale. Allen decided to take on a second one. It wasn't the in-depth project that the first one was and was soon flying.

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He took a short break while he looked for his next project. After extensive research, a test flight for both of us, my first barrel roll experience!!!, he settled on a Europa. It's a composite, mono- wheel, that's fast, efficient and will get in and out of short airstrips. He was interested in the composite construction, similar to the smaller RC models he'd done. He also liked the cleaner design lines. The airplane had been well tested and seemed to be a safe design.

The kit was delivered to the house while Allen was at work. When the truck arrived the driver wanted to know where the forklift was to off load. It was way to large for me to lift so I called my brother to come help. It's amazing what you can do with hammers, crowbars and determination. Allen showed up about half way through. I'm still not sure how Garry, I, Allen and the driver were able to get those crates off that truck!

In the two years it took to build, he found that the final finish in composite construction is where the work is, at the painting stage composite is still very labor intensive, with fabric construction the paint is easier.

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Attaching the wings for the first time was different. The wings of the Europa were designed to go on and off in glider fashion and is much easier to do with two people. He has done it by himself but it is not easy

After the finish of the Europa he began looking around for his next project. By this time he had friends that were interested in building with him. Ethan Berry, Tom Martin and Allen went to OshKosh and did a building workshop for the Sonex. They were all very excited about the plane, in 2007, with blue prints in hand, they got together with Lance Harmon and ordered the first sheets of 4'x12' aluminum. The four of them began building four Sonex in Allen's hanger/barn. Four years later they are ready to begin the first flight of the final Sonex.

At some point wants to do a wood airplane project so he has done all types of construction. Attaching the wings for the first time was different. The wings of the Europa were designed to go on and off in glider fashion and is much easier to do with two people. He has done it by himself but it is not easy

At some point wants to do a wood airplane project so he has done all types of construction.

5 EAA1111.org Tech Counselor Report – Jerry Sorrell

Locating and Sizing Access Holes for Aircraft Inspection and Repair Tech Report by Jerry Sorrell Aircraft, whether manufactured in a factory or manufactured by us as builders, will have access holes or removable panels for assembly and inspection purposes.

Sometimes the factories do not provide all the access holes that may ultimately be needed to inspect or replace a certain part. (As an example Cessna permits up to five more access holes on the wings for more detailed inspection and repair if needed.) Sometimes a service bulletin or Airworthiness Directive (AD) will be issued that will require an access hole to be constructed to inspect or repair a suspect part. What to do?

For certified aircraft, the manufacture will supply drawings and instructions on how to make the access hole. The details must be followed exactly in order to conform to the factory drawings and be signed off.

Likewise, for experimental aircraft, the access holes should be made to conform to the designer's details. However, as builders, we have some flexibility, but be careful! Depending on the type of construction and the location of the access hole, the integrity of the structure may be compromised if the access hole and cover panel is not constructed properly.

This is an example of an inspection hole that will provide access to the aileron bell crank. Note that the builder has yet to install the nutplates that will be used to hold the cover panel in place with machine screws. In this case, the cover panel provides carry-through torsion strength to the wing as the loads are carried across the cover panel. Had this panel been installed with four Tinnerman clips and sheet metal screws, the structure would not be as strong. See example below.

This is an example of the typical circular inspection panel covers found on Pipers or Cessnas. Usually these are held in place with sheet metal screws and are not intended to be part of the structural design

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This is an example of the “slide in place” inspection plates found on fabric covered planes. These provide no structural value, but the hole in the fabric must have a reinforcing ring installed to control tearing.

The military wanted planes designed for ease of inspection. This BT-13 provided for the entire aluminum side skins to be quickly removed. However, the steel tube fuselage provides all the fuselage strength and the side panels just act as covers for streamlining. Some tips on locating and constructing access holes. Always confer with the designer. Make them big enough to allow your hand and any necessary tools to pass through. Locate them to be clear of any tubes, lines or cables that would otherwise be directly in line. If the designer is OK with this and the airframe layout makes this practical, consider how you may provide a good size access panel to look down on the inner workings of the instrument panel. Talk to those who have spent time crawling on the cockpit floor with the seats out, looking up into the maze. They will tell you their wish – Jerry S. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgZkfiWFDbs Check out this interesting video of a how a tailwheel behaves on takeoff and landing on a Mustang. Well worth the view.

7 EAA1111.org Fly Outs – Creswell Airport OR ( Hobby Field)

Jerry Sorrell and Jim McClellan had a nice flight south to Creswell on June 16 2012 for a pancake breakfast hosted by the local EAA Chapter there.

The little Hummel Bird at Creswell. This was a later offshoot from the Jeanie Teeny of the late 60’s. It uses a 1/2 VW engine. Literally cut off the flywheel end of the VW to make this.

When Jerry and Jim fly into town the FBO pulls out the red carpet. Check out the Volvo station wagon courtesy car. Quite possibly the best courtesy car ever seen!

You’ve seen it here first folks! Here’s a handy trick when your tide down cord is too short…improvise and use your belt!

8 EAA1111.org The Great Northwest Air Race June 16 2012 Review

George Ford – If you have not had the opportunity to compete in an air race before… Well, you might be missing out. I had a fun and very rewarding experience. Everything from the Airports, Pilots and Planes and listening to a live potential emergency situation was a learning experience. I can say that I am a safer pilot because of the race.

About 24 airplanes were on the starting line up. It was listed in starting order of what you thought your estimated speed would be I estimated 200mph. Notice the airplane at the beginning – a Wittman Tailwind!

Even with only a 320 engine the Tailwind was a true competitor coming in at an average speed of 235 mph being barely beaten by this tricked out Harmon Rocket from Canada with an injected Lycoming 540.

In the line for fuel right after the 174 mile race. I used 10 gallons during the flight. My average speed was 200.13 mph. I got off course during a period of time that I phoned the Race Boss of a potential issue with another racer. Next time i’m hoping to hit 205-210. I was the fastest RV with a 320 engine, but was the only RV that showed up with a 320 which automatically insured a 1st place in my class.

EAA1111.org 9 Misc photos and Fly-outs

One of this months many fly-outs was to Pacific City Oregon (KPFC). It is a nice 1200 foot strip right off the beach and right inside the town. Many shops and restaurants are within a short walking distance. This is an advanced pilots runway as it is short, somewhat narrow, and at the end of the runway there is a street and buildings. You also need to back taxi to the end of the runway and if you are travelling with a group of airplanes that want to take off at the same time, be sure you are not the last one down at the end, as there is not a lot of room. George and Lori F. got the short end of the stick with Mark C, Jim and Mary Ann, and Jerry S taking up some extra runway length with their aircraft. Then the runway turned into a 1100 ‘ foot strip! – A crowd of people at then end of the runway gathered to watch the excitement. ( Video will be on Youtube, search for EAA1111 )

EAA1111.org 10 Metal Product Review Products, INC.

Upgrading the Instrument Panel – with Triax! After some thought, consideration and some nudging from fellow aviators I decided to upgrade my current aging panel in the RV-4. Since the airplane was certified for flight in 1991 there have been some significant safety improvements that I wanted to take advantage of. Since our recent visit to Cub Crafters I had noticed Current Panel layout. ( Before ) what their panels looked like and I had already purchased similar Avionics. President Mark Cattell helped me with the overall layout of the panel and drew it out on an Autocad file ( Which he’s quite good at) – Once we agreed that this layout would work ( checking clearances and spacing ) we sent the file to a company

located in Beaverton Oregon called Triax Marks Auto Cad drawing Metal products that Mark has used Cubcraftersin the Panel past. I met Jim Randle over the phone and I emailed him the Drawings. Jim asked me a few questions about the thickness of the material that I wanted and if I wanted him to do the paperwork on full aircraft certification or not. Being an experimental aircraft I declined. However that initiated a conversation of the many other aircraft panels that Jim and his team create at Triax. Triax Metal Products INC. laser cut the panel Triax is experienced in doing this type of work for all types of airplanes. Jim supplied me with an immediate quote, and once approved, the panel was mailed to me 2 days later! It was a perfect experience that went smoothly and effortlessly. I would highly recommend Jim and his crew at Triax. 1-877-90-TRIAX in Beaverton Oregon. Thanks Mark and Jim! Also – Powder coating done by our own Richard Greer at Everlast in Woodland. Powder coated in one day! Thanks to The completed panel Richard for making it happen! EAA1111.org Chapter Visit EAA 105 Meeting RV-1

Each month we encourage everyone to visit a local chapters meeting. This past month I visited the EAA 105 Fly-in meeting at Parkside Airpark located in Battleground WA. The runway is nestled in a beautiful area of the countryside with nice homes and hangars that complete a dream come true for pilots. At the west end of the runway there are picnic tables under a covered area to host events. There were about 60 people or more there and about a dozen airplanes. The residents of the Airpark hosted the event. Many were EAA members and opened their hangars to allow us to see what projects they were working on. The main attraction of the evening was the RV-1. The first RV that Dick VanGrunsven built and flew forty years ago! It is on a nationwide tour ending in Oshkosh this summer. Then will be given to the EAA and put on display in the Museum for all to see. Joe Blank who works for Vans Aircraft flew it up from California recently. He will be one of the people to safely fly and monitor it’s way to Oshkosh in July. Joe says it’s a fun plane to fly but was surprised at the lack of comforts that he takes for granted with his RV which includes padded seats and leg room.

EAA1111.org 12 Tool Review – Loren Sievila

BE NICE TO YOUR DRILL BITS and TAPS

Anyone building an aircraft is going to have a lot of holes to drill whether it be an all metal design or tube and fabric. Having sharp drill bits obviously is important and equally important is using the proper cutting fluid. Using cutting fluid will make your drilling and tapping processes easier and your bits will stay sharper longer. There are other brands out there but I prefer Rapid Tap. Rapid Tap is a little more viscous(thicker) than some other brands so it stays where you put it instead of running all over and making a mess. A few drops on the drill bit before it touches the work is all it takes and the same is true for tapping a hole.

Rapid Tap as well as other cutting fluids work on Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Stainless, Stellite, Titanium, and most other metals. I found that it also works on lead when I was trying to cut the lead weights for my aileron balancing. I first tried cutting the lead on my band saw without any kind of lubrication and that did not work at all. Then I just put a line of Rapid Tap along my cut mark and tried again. That was enough lubrication to keep the lead from overheating and gumming up the blade and I ended up with nice clean cuts. I also used it for drilling the mounting holes in the lead weights. You can purchase a 16 ounce can for about 10 bucks and that amount will last a long time. You can get a 4 ounce can for less than 5 bucks and both are available at Vancouver Bolt in both of their locations. No shop should be without some kind of cutting fluid as it will save you time and money in the long run. - Loren S. 13 EAA1111.org Club Resources…. Do you currently Official club Tech Advisors have the EAA Jerry Sorrell Chaptergram Mark Cattell emailed to you Randy Reinhofer monthly? It’s easy to sign up. Visit We are looking for builder support http://www.magnetma personnel, if you are interested in being il.net/actions/subscripti listed ie: Fernando or Allen Berry – let on_form_ExAA.cfm the secretary know. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=young+eagles&um=1&hl=en &sa=N&biw=1371&bih=722&tbm=isch&tbnid=7iHwg_JTAsjvOMYoung Eagles Update… :&imgrefurl=http://www.eaa119.org/youngeagles&docid=nkcpi

Mark3csQmaDhM&imgurl=https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_6nZ your Calendars for August 4th 2012 . It’s young Eagles day at the Airport for our Chapter. Please get0ppr6Ztk/Si2cdaenheI/AAAAAAAAAkM/SuDqhBFysfw/G_Young with Mark Edwards with times you can be there. Last year, it was OVERWHELMING with all the kids and excited parents running waiting their turn for a ride. We need helpers in the clubhouse as well as qualified_Eagles_RGB.jpg&w=453&h=453&ei=fivIT9rAB4ro2QXS0PTTDQ pilots to take them up! &zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=187&vpy=183&dur=296&hovh=225&h ovw=225&tx=140&ty=122&sig=100255945000836804226&pag Name the Airport Contest e=1&tbnh=160&tbnw=158&start=0&ndsp=17&ved=1t:429,r:0,s :0,i:87

Win dinner at the next meeting for the first person to correctly identify this airport. Please email your answer to [email protected] . Next months newsletter will have the answer and we will let you know what makes it such a great airport to visit. Hint – it’s less than 111.1 miles from KKLS.

EAA1111.org 14 July Calendar - This comes from Bill Boyle’s hard work from Willamette Valley Flyiers 6th -11th, 2012 Oregon Air Tour, this is an Oregon Antique and Classic Aircraft Club event. All are welcome, and encouraged, to participate. Registration is now open. Stops will be at Roseburg (RON 2 nights for Roseburg Airport celebration and Grafitti Weekend), Myrtle Creek, Brookings (RON), Chiloquin, Christmas Valley (RON) and Hermiston (RON). There are Registration Forms available on line at www.oacac.net or contact Marilyn Husser for information at: 503-910-7238 or [email protected]

6th-7th, Roseburg Wings and Wheels, Roseburg Airport (RBG), this is the annual car show with several antique/classic aircraft flying into the airport on Friday night. They will stay through Saturday night, then fly to breakfast at Myrtle Creek Sunday morning. More on this event to come.

7th, Gig Harbor Clam Bake, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW), Gig Harbor, WA Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) - Come fly in for our 1st annual Clam Bake July 7th from 12:00pm-3pm. Everybody is welcome! $15.00 per person. Come fly, eat, and socialize!! Info: Jacques Henry (253)432-4691 or [email protected] http://www.reflectionsattheairport.com

8th, Myrtle Creek Fly-In, Myrtle Creek Airport (16S), Sunday, 7 am for breakfast. This event w/be held in conjunction w/the Roseburg “Wings and Wheels” event Friday and Saturday. Info: Mike Brown [email protected]

11th-15th, Arlington Fly-In, Arlington, WA (KAWO) http://www.arlingtonflyin.org/ http://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonFlyin

14th, Second Saturdays at WAAAM, Hood River Airport(4S2), 10am – 2 pm, Steam cars and women in aviation. Happy Birthday Amelia. Info: 541.308.1600 http://www.waaamuseum.org/pages/whatsNew/whatsNew.html

14th, Fly-in Breakfast, EAA Chapter 725, Grants Pass Airport (3S8), 8:00 am – 11:00 am. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice & coffee, all for a small donation. Plan on staying at the new camp ground behind the EAA building. http://eaa725.org/calendar.html 21st-22nd, 55th Annual Mulino OPA Pancake Breakfast, Mulino State Airport (4S9) 21st, 23rd Annual Prospect Fly-In, Prospect State Airport (64S),Alt 2485’, 4000’ paved runway. Open Air BBQ at the airport. There will be raffles, games, music, prizes, and lots of food. Fun event for everyone. For Info: Beth Mickelsen 541-560-1143 or Diana Cheyne 541-826-9631. Proceeds support Prospect Search and Rescue. http://www.prospecthotel.com/flyin.html

21st-22nd, Prosser Airport Days & Fly-In, Prossor, WA (S40), Free Friday night BBQ and Sunday breakfast for visiting pilots. Saturday Breakfast,(free steak and eggs for pilots), Lunch and Dinner Excellent Campground & Restrooms Ground transportation to local events and wineries Raffle prizes Mini seminars for aviators and builders Cars and airplanes on display Info: 509-786-2053, [email protected] www.wing-nuts.org www.1466.eaachapter.org/

21st, Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In and Open House, Friday Harbor, WA (KFHR), Saturday, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Info: Dave Ryan 360-317-8674, [email protected] http://www.portfridayharbor.org/fridayharborairport/ http://www.sanjuanjournal.com/lifestyle/99126074.html

27th-29th, Concrete North Cascades Vintage Fly-In, Concrete, WA (3W5), (formally known as “The Concrete Old Fashioned Fly-In), we are excited to host another fantastic fly-in, and have several special aircraft scheduled to attend. Early arrivals will fly in Friday, with breakfast on Saturday morning from 7-11:00 am, kicking off the weekends events. We especially encourage those of you interested in flying in with your vintage and antique aircraft. There will be airplane and helicopter rides available and several flight demonstrations throughout the day. And we are putting together plans for some other flying activities open to all pilots, and will fill you in as soon as we work out the details. [email protected] or 360-853-7320

28th, Sunriver Wings and Wheels, Sunriver, OR (S21), Breakfast starts at 7:30 am – 11:30 am. A large number of cars are expected, and as many aircraft that they can get in. Some great antique airplanes will be on display. There will be judging, by attendees, of both aircraft and automobiles. The top three in each category w/receive awards. Info: Stephanie and Scott Hartung 541-593-4603

29th, Sandy Kiwanis Fly-in/ Cruise in Breakfast, McKinnon’s Airport, Sandy, OR (OG29) Sunday, 7:00 am-12:30 pm. North on TenEyck Rd off hwy 26. Unicom 122.8 Elev 652 ft., rw85 x 3000 turf. Weather & Info: 503-668-5674. http://www.sandykiwanis.org/flyIn.html

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Gossip from the Field.. And heard from not so reliable sources… Is there some type of law for having too much fun? I’m glad there isn’t as our members are proving daily that they are living life to the fullest! All with the exception of past president Bill Heath – whom we have not seen for a long time. ( See last months newsletter on scoldings ) Maybe at this next meeting he will come and bring that Zenith of his. I hear the Arlington Judges may already have made a special trophy for it…and the air show hasn’t even started! The Zenith company was heard rumoring that it could be the finest flying Zenith to date. - Maybe Bill will show up for burgers at this next meeting – we will have to see if his stomach is stronger than his will power to keep his airplane clean. It was said that Jerry and George flew their RV-4’s in a loose formation over Lake Sacajawea for the National Anthem – Mark Cattell was spotted at George’s Hangar again- there is only two things that can possibly happen when he shows up…1. Hard work and 2. Long hours…s – We will have to see what they have been working on. Kelly Quick has been spotted flying, you will know it’s him with the Yellow airplane he call’s QuickAir – and his golden locks blowing out the side window. Dwight Irby – was spotted numerous times in his PITTS… He took off from Kelso, circled around and headed south… He was later spotted by Randy Reinhofer and Mark Cattell in St Helen’s Oregon circling… then later back in Kelso- Everyone on the field gathered for the landing…a perfect 3- pointer! Mark Edwards actually ran to the edge of the field to see it! Awesome showing Dwight. A member asked if he could take Dwights Pitts up for a ride, and he told them it would be your first and last… “that thing is a hand full” but Dwight sure made it look easy. Mike Proshold has been seen flying his beautiful RED Thorp – He says he might be showing up at Arlington . Time to pack our airplanes with camping gear for a great time there. Lots of Army and National Guard action to report – Fly –overs on a constant basis. Many of the troops must be home because they are doing lot’s of practice maneuvers around the field. Next time you see someone from the Military, be sure to shake their hand and thank them for our freedom and their hard work.

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