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STRAIGHT AND LEVEL • • • When we look back on Oshkosh 79 and the won­ On Friday evening , August 8th , the Convention derful weather, tremendous crowds, the hospitality awards presentation will again be held at the new and fellowship generated, we often wonder if there outdoor pavilion in Ollie's Park. Plans ar e underway could be any possible improvement for the 1980 Con­ this year to assure that the presentations are of sig­ vention. The answer is yes , definitely, and with nificant importance to the recipients and of special in­ gusto! Each year we attempt to correct the errors and terest to the audience. mistakes made in previous years. Our goal is to pre­ Now that the main entrance for EAAers entering the sent the most enjoyable Convention of all, for you, airport from the campgrounds has been moved to the your family and friends. northeast corner of Ollie's Park, a tremendous in­ The Antique/Classic Division schedule for Oshkosh crease in pedestrian traffic past the Red Barn has '80 is basically the same as those of previous years, been noted. We need to capitalize on this exposure but we are proud to announce that some changes in ways to benefit both the Division membership and have been made including the addition of new and the EAA membership in general. Often, we have interesting events. overheard EAA members expressing their thoughts The forum tent will be located with the other forum that the area around the Red Barn was an exclusive tents in the area adjacent to the Commercial Display area for antiquers only. How wrong this is. We need Area. In the past the general public has been prohi­ to invite all EAA members to visit with us , browse bited from attending Antique/Classic forums because around the Barn and join in the fellowship we cherish a flight line pass was needed to get to the location so much. Let this be a challenge to each Antique/ near the Red Barn. Now, all who attend the Conven­ Classic Division member to extend our hospitality to tion can also attend forums on the older aircraft. The all visitors in the area. A glance through an issue of Antique/ Classic Division Forum schedule will be The VINTA GE AIRPLANE should entice many of our posted daily on the bulletin board outside the Divi­ visitors to become' a member of the Division. sion headquarters barn. Something new will be added to the area this year. the program has ended. We have now been allocated The annual Division picnic will again be held in Ol­ Occupying the space where the forum tent previously an area across the paved road east of the Red Barn lie's Park, with the festivities beginning about 7 p .m . was will be a tent for use as our Division hospitality for use as our own Antique/Classic interview area. We on Tuesday, August 5th. Be sure to purchase your area. It will be available for members of the OX-5 will have our own PA system and the use of this new tickets early for the picnic bash. Bring the family and Aviation Pioneers, QBs, old timers, or any group that facility should enhance the prestige of the Division your friends and enjoy the fellowship. The attendance wishes to use the facility for informal gatherings con­ and draw further attention to our special activities. at the annual picnic has increased each successive cerning antique and classic aircraft. The information Saturday, August 9th will mark the annual member­ year. bulletin board wil: also be placed in the hospitality ship meeting of the Antique/Classic Division. The The annual Parade of Flight will be flown on Wednes­ tent and chairs will be available. We need to pass the meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. in the hospitality tent day, August 6th and will be part of the daily air show. word around that this facility will be available. Your adjacent to the Red Barn headquarters . All Division Many of you will be contacted to participate in this personal contact with the various groups as listed members are urged to attend and we welcome the enjoyable venture. The Parade of Flight Committee above will be the only communication we will have to guests of our active members. The floor will be open will start programming the event on the first day advise them of this hospitality facility. for pertinent business concerning the management of the Convention and we request that each of you How many times have you heard an interview over and activities of the Antique/Classic Division. We look who are asked to participate make a concerted effort the Convention PA system and wished you were forward to seeing and visiting with each of you at to attend the pilot briefing and have your aircraft there to see as well as listen to the proceedings? Oshkosh this year. Fly safely, have fun and enjoy available for this fantastic event. Usually, by the time one gets to the Interview Circle, your Convention . Editorial TIl~ VI~TAt3~ AIl2VLA~~ Staff OFFICIAL MAGAZINE EAA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC Publisher DIVISION INC. Paul H. Poberezny of THE EXPER IMENTAL A IRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Editor P.O. Box 229, Hales Corners, W I 53130 Gene R. Chase Copyright4l 1980 EAA Antique/Classic Division, Inc., All Rights Reserved . Chase) Nick Rezich from Rockford, Illinois announcing one of JULY 1980 VOLUME 8 NUMBER 7 the daily air shows at Lakeland, Florida's Sun 'n Fun '80 (On The Cover. 1942 Fairchild PT-23, N54375 owned by Ed Earp, Jr ., of Houston , Texa s. See story on Fly-In. Page 5. Photo by Ed Earp .) Associate Editors: H. Glenn Buffington, Edward D . Williams, Byron (On The Ba ck Cover. Outstanding exa mple of a Waco UPF-7. N29368 was manufactured in 1940 and (Fred) Fredericksen, Lionel Salisbury is owned by Arnold Nieman, Ocala , Florida. Photo by Gene Cha se.) Readers are encouraged to submit stories and photograp hs. Associate Editorships are assigned to th ose writers who submit five or more arti cles which are published in THE VINTAGE AIR­ TABLE OF CONTENTS PLANE during th e current year. Associate s receive a bound volume of THE VINTAGE AIR­ PLANE and a free one-year membership in the Division for their efforts. POLICY-Opinions Straight and Level by Brad Tho mas . .. 2 ex pressed in articles are solely those of the au thors. Responsibility for accuracy in reporting A/C Hot Line by Gene R. Chase . .. ... .... , . .... , . .. .. ... .. .. .... .. 4 res ts entirely with th e contributor. Directors PT-23 ... Easiest Plane To Fly by Edward Earp, Jr. ........... .... .. ...... ... .. 5 Claude L. Gray. Jr . Morton W. l ester Douglas DC-4 Giant Of The Air by Edward D . Williams . .. .. .. ... .. ... ... 6 9635 Sylvia Avenue P.O. Box 3747 Jesse Orval Dockery .. 'A Flying Silver Eagle' by Robert G. Elliott ..... ... .. ... 12 PRESIDENT Northridge. CA 91324 Martinsville, VA 2411 2 W . BRAD THOMAS, JR . Th e Cunningham-Hall GA-36 by Gene Chase .. .... .... ... ....... ...... .. .. 17 301 DODSON M ILL ROAD Rebi rth Of A Taylorcraft by Bob Moo re .................. .... .. _... ... .... 18 Dale A. Gustafson Arthur R. M o rgan PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC 27041 7724 Shady Hill Drive 3744 North 51st Blvd. Szekely Aircraft And Engine Company by Phil Michmerhuizen ...... .. .. ..... 20 919/368-2875 Home Indianaooli s, IN 4627 4 Milwau kee. WI 532 16 Calendar Of Events .. ....... ... ........ ... .. ..... ..... ... ..... .. .. ... .. .. .. 23 919/368-2291 Office Borden's Aeroplane Posters From The 1930's by Lionel Salisbury .. .. ..... ... .. .... 24 Richard H. Wagn er John R. Turgyan VICE· PRESIDENT P.O. Box 181 1530 Kuser Road JACK C. W INTHROP Lyons. WI 531 48 Trento n . NJ 08619 ROUTE 1, BOX 111 EAA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION MEMBERSHIP ALLEN , TX 75002 NON-EAA MEMBER - $22.00. Includes one year membership in the EAA Antique/ 2141727-5649' AI Kelch o 66 W. 622 N. Madiso n Avenue Class ic Division, 12 monthly issues of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE ; one year mem­ SECRETARY Cedarburg. WI 53012 bership in the Experimental Aircraft Association and se parate membership cards. M . C. " KE LLY" VIETS SPORT AVIATION magazine not includerl . 7745 W. 183RD ST. Advisors STILWELL, KS 66085 o EAA MEMBER - $14_00. Includes one year membership in the EAA Antique/Classic Division, 12 monthly iss ues of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE AND MEMBERSHIP CARD. 913/681-2303 Home John S. Copeland Stan Gomoll Gen e Morris 9 Joanne Drive 1042 90th Lane. NE 27 Chandelle Drive (Applica nt must be current EAA member and must give EAA membership number.) 913/782-6720 Office W es tborough. MA 01 581 Minneapolis, MN 554 34 Hampshire. Il 601 40 TREASURER E. E. " BUCK" HILBERT Ronald Fril z Robert E. Kesel George 5. York 455 Oakridge Drive P.O. BOX 145 2896 Ro osevelt SI. 181 Sloboda Av e. ............. Conklin. MI 49403 Rochester . NY 14617 Monsfield. OH 4490" ..... UNION, IL 60180 815/923-4205 .. ;.~ .L""""""'" THE VI NTAGE AIRPLANE (ISSN 0091-6943) is owned exclusively by EAA Antique/Classic Division, Inc., and is published monthly at Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130. Second class Postage paid at Hales ' ~ Corners Post Office, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130 , and additional mailing offices. Membership .'. rates for EAA Antique/Classic Division, Inc.. are $14.00 per 12 month period o f which $10.00 is for the publication of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Membership is open to all who are interested in aviation. ~ Page 5 Page 6 Page 13 3 CESSNA 170 CONVENTION TO BE IN MILWAUKEE Th e International Cessna 170 Association, Inc., has scheduled its 12th Annual Convention for August 10 ­ 16 at the Red Carpet Inn across the street from Mil­ waukee's Mitchell Fi eld.
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