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VA Vol 9 No 6 Jun 1981 STRAIGHT AND LEVEL By Brad Thomas President Antique/Classic Division By the end of June, summer has officially arrived and many fly-ins will have occurred. In making vaca­ tion plans undoubtedly Oshkosh will be included by most of us. This June issue of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE also lists the Antique/Classic Division officers and direc­ tors who are running for reelection this year. This past January a nominating committee was appointed, with Morton Lester named as Chairman, and he reports the following have been nominated for the positions indi­ cated: who might be interested but do not know of our existence. Jack Winthrop, Vice President As a reminder, the purposes of the Antique/Classic E. E. "Buck" Hilbert, Treasurer Division are printed below: Claude L. Gray, Jr., Director 1. To encourage, aid and engage in research, including Dale A. Gustafson, Director that of a scientific nature, for the improvement and John R. Turgyan, Director better understanding of aviation. Ronald Fritz, Director 2. To encourage and aid the retention and restoration A resume of each nominee is also incl uded in this of antique, historical and classic aircraft. issue. Ballots will be mailed to members under separate 3. To establish a library devoted to the history of avia­ cover in June. Each candidate named above is duly tion and to the construction, repair, restoration, main­ qualified to serve the Division and each is a dedicated tenance and preservation of aircraft, particularly an­ supporter of the entire EAA movement. tique, historical and classic aircraft and engines. Included with each ballot in the June mailing will 4. To hold and conduct meetings, displays and educa­ be some Antique/Classic Division membership applica­ tional programs relating to aviation with emphasis tion forms and a notice requesting a one-on-one member­ on restoration, maintenance and care of antique, his­ ship drive. We have received many fine suggestions torical and classic aircraft and engines. regarding methods to increase our membership. Several 5. To improve aviation safety and aviation education. members suggested the "member recruit a new member" The goals of the Antique/Classic Division are met approach. As active members of the Division, who knows in several ways. The VINTAGE AIRPLANE encourages better than each of you what our Division stands for historical research and it documents aviation activities, and what the contents of our publication, The VIN­both past and present. It also promotes the restoration, TAGE AIRPLANE, has to offer to a prospective member? retention and flying of antique and classic aircraft. We heartily suggest that you recruit a new member The Division conducts forums at Oshkosh each year at your Antique/Classic Chapter meetings, your EAA as well as at other fly-ins around the country. These Chapter meetings, general aviation functions or at your are educational in nature and are among the most popu­ local airport gatherings. If possible, have copies of lar activities at such events. The forums cover such SPORT AVIATION and The VINTAGE AIRPLANE with subjects as the restoration and maintenance of vintage you to show the prospective member. Let them know aircraft and engines, and also flight safety. what our Division stands for and what we have to offer. The EAA Aviation Foundation proudly displays vin­ Above all, make an attempt to sign up the new member tage aircraft, historic photos and other memorabilia to yourself, on the spot and get the proper application fee help preserve the aviation heritage of days gone by. and mail it to headquarters. This is much more effec­ The Foundation also maintains an extensive library tive than giving the individual an application form to which provides invaluable assistance to those who strive take home, fill in and mail. Too often it happens that for authenticity in restoration projects. the form is accidentally laid aside and overlooked. The Division participates in fly-ins with its mem­ If the applicant is already an EAA member, the an­ bers displaying their aircraft and frequently making nual dues for membership in the Antique/Classic Divi­ flight demonstrations. One of the highlights at Osh­ sion is only an additional $14.00, which includes The kosh for both EAA members and the public is the Annual VINTAGE AIRPLANE. A first-time member may wish Parade of Flight, conducted by the Division. Antique/ to join and receive only The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Classic chapters sponsor local fly-ins and promote This membership package includes membership in EAA "parade of flight" events at these. and the Division, but not a subscription to SPORT Our goal in this new member drive is to bring the AVIATION. This annual cost is $24.00. For a new mem­ membership up to 5,000. Prospective members are out ber wishing to receive both magazines, the annual dues there. They don't have to be pilots or even aircraft are $39.00. owners. Many of our current members are enthusiasts The Board of Directors has frequently discussed who want to be involved. You, the active member are methods for increasing our membership. Currently we the Division's best representative. Let's contact those feel that a direct personal contact is the most effective prospective members and bring them into the fold. Let's approach. We should reach as many people as possible hear from you! PUBLICATION OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC. OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 229, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130 COPYRIGHT 0 1981 ~AA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED JUNE 1981 VOLUME 9 NUMBER 6 OFFICERS President Vice-President W. Brad Thomas, Jr. Jack C. Winthrop 301 Dodson Mill Road Route 1, Box 111 Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Allen, TX 75002 919/368-2875 Home 214/727-5649 919/368-2291 Office Secretary Treasurer M. C. " Kelly" Viets E. E. " Buck" Hilbert 7745 W. 183rd St. P.O. Box 145 Stilwell, KS 66085 Union, IL 60180 913/681-2303 Home 815/923-4591 FRONT COVER . .. 1941 Waco VKS-7, BACK COVER , . , One of the many 913/782-6720 Office NC2309, SIN 5239, photographed at beautiful Swifts at Sun 'N Fun '81 . See Oshkosh '73 by Ted Koston. Aircraft story on page 12. DIRECTORS was flown by owner Kermit Hoffmeier (Photo by Don Morris) (EAA 121538, AlC 4670) Kearney, MO. Ronald Fritz Morton W: Lester This Waco is currently registered to 15401 Sparta Avenue P.O. Box 3747 Danny Araldi, Plant City, FL. Kent City, MI 49330 Martinsville, VA 24112 616/678-5012 703/632-4839 Claude L. Gray, Jr. Arthur R. Morgan 9635 Sylvia Avenue 3744 North 51st Blvd . Northridge, CA 91324 Milwaukee, WI 53216 213/349-1338 414/442-3631 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dale A. Gustafson Joh n A. Tu rgyan 7724 Shady Hill Drive 1530 Kuser Road Straight and Level . by Brad Thomas . .. _. 2 Indianapolis. IN 46274 Trenton, NJ 08619 317/293-4430 609/585-2747 NC News ... by Gene Chase .. .. .. .. .. , . .. 4 AI Kel ch S. J. Wittman . More on the Fleet ... by George Hardie, Jr, .... .. 5 66 W. 622 N. Madison Avenue Box 2672 Cedarburg , WI 53012 Oshkosh , WI 54901 Notice of Annual Bus}ness Meeting and Election of 414/377-5886 414/235-1265 Officers and Directors , .............. .- ..... .. 10 Robert E. Kesel George S. York Sun 'n Fun '81 . .. by A l. Kelch .. .. .. .. ...... , ..... 12 455 Oakridge Drive 181 Sloboda Ave. Rochester, NY 14617 Mansfield, OH 44906 The Anzani Longster ... by Tim Talen ... ... .. ~ . 16 716/342-3170 419/529-4378 The Hend~rson Longster - Part 2 .. .. .... .. .. 18 ADVISORS 'Calendar of Events . .. ... ..... .. .. .. .. ... 24 Ed Burns Stan Gomoll Gene Morris 1550 Mt. Prospect Road 1042 90th Lane, NE 27 Chandelle Drive Des Plaines, IL 60018 Minneapolis, MN 55434 Hampshire, IL 60140 3121298-7811 6121784-1172 3121683-3199 John S. Copeland Espie M. Joyce, Jr. S. H. " Wes" Schmid 9 Joanne Drive Box 468 , 2359 Lefeber Road Westborough, MA 01581 Madison, NC 27025 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 617/366-7245 919/427-0216 414/771-1545 PUBLICATION STAFF PUBLISHER Paul H. Poberezny, President Page '5 Page 13 Page 19 Experimental Aircraft Association EDITOR ASSOC. EDITOR Gene R_ Chase George A_ Hardie, Jr_ Editorial Policy: Readers are encouraged to submit stories and photographs. Policy opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors. Responsibility for accuracy in reporting rests entirely withd he contributor. Material should be sent to: Gene R. Chase, Editor, The VINTAGE AIR­ PLANE, P.O. Box 229, Hales Corners, WI 53130. ­ Associate Editorships are assigned to those writers who submit five or more articles- which are published in TAE VINTAGE AIRP.LANE during the current year. Associates receive a bound volume of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE and a free one-year membership in the Division for their effort. THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE (ISSN 0091-6943) is owned exclusively by EAA Antiquel Clllssic 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. Merl)­ bership rates for EAA Antiquel Classic Division, Inc., are $14.00 for current EAA members per 12 month period of which $10.00 is ·for the publication of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Membership is open to all who are interested in aviation. ADVERTISING - AntiquelClassic Division does not guarantee or endorse any product offered through our advertising. We invite constructive criticism and welcome any report of inferio! merchandise obtained th~ough our advertising so that corrective measures can be tak,en. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 3 TOWING LUSCOMBES INTO THE AIR A current member of the Luscombe Association who used to work at the Luscombe factory at Trenton, NJ, Horace Hoffman, Yardley, PA reported that when Lus­ MORTON LESTER NAMED TO POST combes were fitted with floats at the factory, they were Morton W.
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