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. Lester (EAA 55178, AlC 14) ofMartinsville, flown off the fi eld. Since the field was at least a mile V A has been appointed by Gov. John N. Dalton to the from the Delaware River, this was accomplished by a Virginia Aviation Commission. The Commission regu­ joint auto/aircraft effort. The Luscombe on floats was lates the licensing of aircraft and pilots in the state and placed on the grass field, two convertible autos took their oversees the Virginia Department of Aviation. Morton positions to the right and left front of the aircraft. Ropes is a member of the Board of Trustees of the EAA Aviation were then tied to the right and left float. Each convertible Foundation, Inc. and also the Board of Directors of the had several persons who hand held these ropes. The EAA Antiql'e/Classic Division. plane engine was then started and each car moved forward simultaneously, towing the plane to flying speed. The FAA AIRCRAFT RECORDS ropes were then released by the men in the convertible The FAA's Oklahoma City office has converted all and the ropes remained tied to the floats until the plane their aircraft records to microfiche. Effective May 1, 1981 landed in the river. all those asking for aircraft record information will be supplied copies of the microfiche data . . . from Dave Scott's Washington Letter. EAA RECEIVES AWARD THE PASSING OF FRIENDS The Experimental Aircraft Association received the John H. "Jack" Loveland, Bridgeton, NJ died suddenly Aviation Space Writers Association's award in the enter­ from a heart attack at the Philadelphia International tainment category for the best visual communications Airport on March 23, 1981 as he was returning home production in 1980. from the Fly-in at Lakeland, FL. The award was presented to Mel R. Jones, EAA Michael C. "Mike" Murphy, Findlay, OH died of public relations director at A WA's annual convention natural causes on April 11, 1981. Mike had a long and in Los Angeles for the TV show, "Rod Luck: colorful career in aviation. Flying High." Late word has been received of the passing of Robert It was aired on WISN Channel 12 in Milwaukee, R. "Bob" Burge, Sylvania, OH on January 15, 1981. Bob WI last August and provided a behind the scenes look was well known as an expert on Heath aircraft and at sport aviation, past, present and future. Rod Luck, Henderson engines. a local sportscaster, teamed up with air show performer Bill Barber, aerobatic champion Tom Poberezny, wing­ AERONCA 7AC LIFT STRUTS walker Eddie Green, and fighter pilot Paul Poberezny A corroded area, not visible from the exterior, was for an in-depth view of the many facets of sport aviation. found on the lower side of the left front lift strut. It Luck, a non-pilot, concluded the program by riding the was about 2" in diameter and approximately 4" from the wing of a Stearman bi-plane. fuselage end. The area was discovered while tapping the The Visual Communications Award was established struts with a light hammer. The Aeronca was manu­ by A WAin 1977 to encourage and recognize excellence factured in 1947, however the age of hours on the lift in the creation of movies or videotapes on the subject strut is unknown. It is recommended that lift struts on of aviation or space. The judges said they were unanimous similar aircraft be inspected for this condition. in declaring the WISN and EAA co-production "pure fun."

BATTERY MAINTENANCE Gil Morgan, Designee for EAA Chapter 260 suggests AUSTRALIANS TO OSHKOSH '81 that now spring is here, aircraft batteries should be At Oshkosh '81 the Australians expect to take top checked. A lot of corrosion builds up especially under honors as the largest overseas contingent to ever attend high load conditions experienced during cold weather. the annual EAA convention. The battery terminals, contacts, cables, and the battery Australian EAA members have chartered a Quantas box should be cleaned with baking soda and flushed with 747 Combi aircraft to take 264 aviation enthusiasts clean water. Don't let it drip on your plane's finish or and 12 homebuilt aircraft from Sydney to Milwaukee, fabric as damage will occur. Check the cells with a arriving August 1. Part of the group will continue to hydrometer. A specific gravity of 1100 is the minimum Oshkosh by bus. Others will rig their airplanes in acceptable. Milwaukee in preparation for flights to Oshkosh later This info was noted in Chapter 260's newsletter in the week where they will be judged. The 747 will edited by Earl Vieaux, Chicago Heights, IL. remain overnight at Milwaukee and participate in the afternoon airshow on Sunday, August 2, in Oshkosh, WING STRUTS FOR RAG WING LUSCOMBES with Australian EAA members at the controls. Monte Jestes (EAA 92768), 3809 Camelot Dr., "Traditionally, Australia has provided the largest Lawton, OK 73501, tel. 405/357-7132 is about to set overseas EAA group visiting Oshkosh. This year Aus­ up a jig to build struts for fabric wing Luscombes. If tralian EAAers plan to considerably extend the scope he could get some firm orders, he could go ahead almost and size of their involvement with the EAA convention," immediately. said Tony Stinson, Sydney/Oshkosh program coordinator.

4 JUNE 1981 By George Hardie, Jr.

Last month's article, "The Time of the Fleet" by it a subsidiary of the corporation. Fleet Aircraft, Ltd. Frederic K. Howard, presented a nostalgic view of a very was formed to expand production in Canada. Between popular sport biplane of the 1930's era. In view of its 1939 and 1941 this company manufactured more than 600 continued popularity even today, this airplane warrants Model16A and 16B (also known as Finch I and II) trainers, further attention. most of which went to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The design had an unusual beginning. The story is In April, 1939 Consolidated sold the U. S. rights to the detailed in the book "Reuben H. Fleet and the Story of design to Brewster Aeronautical Corporation of New Consolidated Aircraft," by William Wagner. The military York. Brewster became involved in war work and never trainers Consolidated had sold to the Army and Navy did place the Fleet biplane into production. met with instant approval, and Fleet wanted to adapt Many examples of this popular biplane still survive this experience to the commercial field. But he found it and can be seen at EAA Fly-ins and the annual convention impossible to get the cost of the military design down at Oshkosh. The first to appear at an EAA convention to a level that would be within the means of the private was N431-K at the 1954 EAA Fly-in at Milwaukee, then flyer. So he took four of his staff and rented a suite of owned by Paul Ollenberg of Milwaukee. The airplane rooms at the Buffalo Athletic Club, where they remained was later acquired by Mrs. Joan Richardson of Moline, for two and a halfdays designing a completely new trainer. Illinois, who brought it to the 1959 Rockford Fly-in and Joe Gwinn, later of Gwinn Aircar fame, was the design for every year thereafter for ten years. The airplane engineer. Fleet later remarked, "When we finished we was eventually bought in 1971 by E. E. "Buck" Hilbert, had the most complete directive I have ever seen for a first President of Antique and Classic Division. Hilbert's new airplane." story was published in the January, 1973 issue of Dubbed the Consolidated 14 "Husky Jr." to take The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. The Fleet Type Club men­ advantage of the "Husky" military trainer's reputation, tioned in the story has not reported in for the past the airplane was powered with the Warner 110 HP several years. "Scarab" engine. Failing to make a deal with the Warner Photos of many Fleets that have appeared at the company for a large order of engines, Fleet turned to the EAA convention are included with this article. Given Kinner people, buying 1000 engines from them and a the evident durability of this popular antique, we can block of shares of stock in the Kinner company. This look forward to seeing many around in the years to was to net him a profit sufficient to pay for the order come. of 1000 engines, an example of Fleet's business practices. When the investment bankers, preparing a public offering of the stock in Consolidated, objected to including the "Husky Jr." in the line of aircraft offered (they regarded it as a potential loser), Fleet purchased the rights, changed the name to "Fleet" and, as sole owner, organized Fleet Aircraft, Inc. 'in February, 1929. The Fleet biplane soon became popular and orders began to pour in. The airplane's rugged construction and good flying characteristics made it especially attractive to flying school operators. The Army purchased a small order as the PT-6, and the Navy version, the N2Y-1, was used in hook-up experiments with the dirigible "USS Akron". Because the airplane was becoming competitive with (Photo by Randy Barnes) the military trainers, Fleet sold his company back to This Fleet Model 2, Serial No. 74, is owned by George Kilbey, Consolidated six months after establishing it, making South Bend, IN. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 5 Following is a list of U.S. registered Fleets by Model, Model16B Registration (N) Number and Serial Number. By knowing N Serial the N Number and Serial Number, one can keep up with Number Number the Fleets - regardless of how many times they change N 162V 284 N 39606 285 hands - by consulting the U.S. Civil Aircraft Registry. N 39604 289 N 39601 301 N 24197 303 Modell Model 7 N 1328V 325 N Serial N Serial N 39612 339 Number Number Number Number . 81 N 343SF 343 N 289H 5 N 9433 N 666J 350 N 8600 14 N 226H 94 N 39615 359 N 8616 28 N411K 134 N 16BR 383 N 8618 30 N 424K 147 N211K 387 N 8626 39 N 440K 163 N 7188 398 N 8627 40 N 442K 165 N 31684 474 N 8640 53 N 446K 169 N 8742 491 N 420K 143 N 637M 212 N 615S 506 N 638M 213 N 682M 230 N 1238V 512 N63J 229 N684M 234 N 41871 519 N 649M 233 N 743M 308 N 39618 533 N 729V 295 N 716V 311 N 9427H 539 N 766V 347 N 13933 326 N 846B 556 N7UV 352 N 774V 355 N 39622 636 N 780V 361 N 39623 646 Model 2 N 790V 372 N 2370 663 N Serial N 795V 376 N 128H 668 Number Number N 798M 378 N 80656 690 N 331K 45 N 776V 380 N 8687 74 N 63V 402 N 8689 75 N 86V 404 N 236H 104 N 53Y 412 N 240H 119 N 288H 121 FLEET PLANS N 403K 126 N 409K 132 Frederick K. Howard, who drew the accompanying N 410K 133 plans for the Fleet (Sheet # 1 was presented last month), N 2275P 142 has' a cautionary note: "No factory blueprints or other N 421K 144 N 431K 154 drawings were available fo r these plans, nor was it N 432K 155 feasible to 'calibrate' any Fleets still flying. Accuracy N 7629B 157 is therefore by no means absolute, but it is sufficient N 13926 158 for construction of an effective, detailed scale model N 436K 159 N 448K 171 the purpose for which these plans were made." N 605M 181 N606M 182 N 608M 184 FLEET SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL N 610M 186 N 613M 189 This table of Fleet specifications was taken from the N 616M 192 -­ maintenance manual issued by Consolidated Aircraft N 617F 193 Corporation and shows those models placed in quantity N 620R 196 N 648M 223 production. N 678M 226 N 691M 241 N 699M 249 3 5 7 10 11 N 352M 252 Engine Warner Kinner Kinner Kinner Kinner Kinner N 685M 277 K-5 K-5 B-5 B-5 R-5 N 724V 290 Maximum H.P. 110 110 110 125 125 160 N 1499T 300 At RP.M. 1850 1850 1850 1925 1925 1975 NIP 325 . RP.M. Cruising 1650 1650 1650 1725 1725 1750 N 764.V 332 Gas Consumption at N 748V 333 Cruising R P.M. 6 gal. 6 gal. 6 gal. 7.5 gal. 7.5 gal. 10 gal. N 760V 340 Gas Capacity Normal 24 gal. - 24 gal. 24 gal. 24 gal. 24 gal. 27 gal. Gas Capacity Max. ModelS Spec. 49 gal. 49 gal. 52 gal. 3 gal. 3 gal. 3 gal. 3 gal. N Serial Oil Capacity 3 gal. 3 gal. Wing Area 196 196 196 196 196 Number Number 196 Span 28' 28' 28' 28' 28' 28' N 49V 803 Length 21' 21 ' 21 ' 21 ' 21' 21' Height 7'10" 7'10" 7'10" 7'10" 7'10" 7'10" Weight Normal 1580# 1575# 1615# 1610# 1625# 1740# Model 9 Weight Max. 1675# 1675# 1720# 1931# 1931# 2144# N Serial .' Weight Empty 1035# 1023# 1053# 1048# 1063# 1175# Number Numbllr High Speed 105 MPH 105 MPH 106 MPH 113 MPH 115 MPH 124 MPH N 939V 503 Cruising Speed 88 MPH 88 MPH 90 MPH 97 MPH 98 MPH 109 MPH N 66V 508 Landing Speed 46 MPH 46 MPH 46.5 MPH 46.5 MPH 47 MPH 48 MPH Climb ,.. 730 730 640 960 990 1100 Service Ceiling 12200 12200 11600 16000 15900 17800 Model 0 Absolute Ceiling 14300 14300 13800 17800 17700 19600 N Serial Duration Cruising Number Number Speed 4 Hr. 4 Hr. 4 Hr. 3.2 Hr. 3.2 Hr. 2.7 Hr. N 20699 262 Range 350 Mi. 352 Mi. 360 Mi. 310 Mi. 313 Mi. 296 Mi. N 5669 263 Duration Maximum 6.5 Hr. 6.5 Hr. 5.2 Hr. N 751V 411 Range Maximum 620 Mi. 627 Mi. .•! 553 Mi.

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VINTAGE AIRPLANE 7 (Photo by Ted Kaston) (Photo by Ted Kaston) N798V - A Fleet Model 7 owned by James Edwards, New N162V - A Fleet 16B finished in RCAF color scheme, owned by Albany, MS. Steve Wells. Tulsa. OK.

(Photo by Ted Kaston) (Photo by Dick Stouffer) N8626 - A Fleet Model 7 with modified fin and rudder, owned N691 M - A Fleet Model 2 owned by Albert Jones, Overland by Charles H. Smith, Plainfield, IL. Park, KS.

(Photo by Dick Stouffer) (Photo by Ted Kaston) N8626 - A Fleet Model' 7 with modified fin and rudder, N431 K - A Fleet Model 2, Mrs. Joan Richardson, Moline, owned by Charles H. Smith, Plainfield, IL. IL. Arriving at a Rockford Convention. 8 JUNE 1981 (Photo by Randy Barnes) N431K - A Fleet Model 2, shown here with owner, Mrs. Joan Richardson at a Rockford convention.

(Photo by Randy Barnes) N39622 - A Fleet 16B owned by Delos Hickox, Baroda, MI.

(Photo by Ted Koston) N840C - A Fleet Model 1 with modified fin and rudder, owned by P. R. Coughlin and finished in U.S. Navy colors.

(Photo by Randy Barnes) N128H - A Fleet 16B, owned by Tom Street, Maire, KS, with U.S. Army Air Corp's paint scheme.

VI NTAGE AIRPLANE 9 NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

E. E. "BUCK" HILBERT Notice is hereby given that an annual business Union, Illinois meeting of the members of the EAA Antique/Classic Division will be held on Saturday, August 8, 1981 at 10:30 A.M. (Central Daylight Time) at the 29th "Buck" is a native of Chicago and a graduate of Lewis Annual Convention of the Experimental Aircraft College. He began learning the "pilot's point of view" Association, Inc. , Wittman Field, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. while working as a line boy at the old Elmhurst Airport Notice is hereby further given that the annual elec­ near Chicago in 1938. The pay wasn't much, but it was tion of officers and directors of the EAA Antique/Classic "flyin' " time and he soloed an Aeronca 65LA Chief in Division will be conducted by ballot distributed to the October, 1941. members in a separate mailing. Said ballot must be He graduated into the Air Force shortly thereafter, returned properly marked to the Ballot Tally Committee, into the Training Command where he flew and instructed EAA Antique/Classic Division, Box 229, Hales Corners, in many of the training aircraft of that era. He flew Wisconsin 53130, and received no later than July 31, 1981. gunnery training at Las Vegas Army Air Field and Morton W. Lester, Chairman of the Nominating Com­ finished up teaching Chinese Nationalist Pilots twin mittee submits the fo llowing list of candidates. engine transition. Jack Winthrop, Vice President Recalled for the Korean War, Buck qualified as an E. E. " Buck" Hilbert, Treasurer Army Aviator and flew with the HQ. Company Air Sec­ Claude L. Gray, Jr., Director tion of the 24th Infantry Division. "A most rewarding Dale A. Gustafson, Director and memorable experience," he reports. John R. Turgyan, Director Buck and Dorothy and their four children are at Ronald Fritz, Director home at "Hilbert's Funny Farm" where he has an airstrip and keeps a stable of interesting and flyable "old" M. C. "Kelly" Viets, Secretary airplanes including the Airmail Swallow he flew across EAA Antique/Classic Division the nation to commemorate the Bicentennial and United Air Lines 50th Anniversary. An Aeronca C-3, a Champ, and Stinson L-5 also reside in that stable. Buck is with United Air Lines flying as Captain on DC-8's. Buck is no stranger to the Antique/Classic Division. He is past President having served from 1971 through 1975. He currently is Treasurer of the Division and is also a member of the EAA Aviation Foundation Board of Trustees.

JACK WINTHROP Allen , Texas

Jack went to school in DuQuoin, Illinois. He started his flying lessons in 1939, and later instructed in primary RONALD FRITZ and secondary C.P.T. programs. He joined the Army Air Kent City, Michigan Corps Ferry Command in Nashville, Tennessee and flew all types of military airplanes throughout the U.S. and across the Atlantic. He was based in Aden, Arabia and Casablanca, French Morroco for one and a half years. Ron took his first flying lesson in a J-3 Cub in 1957 When the war ended he went to work for Braniff Airways when he was a sophomore in high school. He has owned as a DC-3 co-pilot, working up to Boeing 747 Captain several aircraft including a Ryan PT-22, Waco UIC, flying to Europe and Honolulu. Jack is now retired. Aeronca Champ, and part interest in a Consolidated Jack has been Vice-President of the Antique/Classic Vultee BT-13. He currently owns a Tripacer and part Division of the EAA for the last five years and is a interest in a rare Lincoln All Purpose. past President of EAA Chapter 168 in Dallas, Texas. He has been an EAA member since 1960 and was one He lives in Allen, Texas on a private airstrip where of the fo unders of the Antique/Classic Division. He has he keeps his Waco UPF-7, J-3 Cub, and Piper J-4. held several EAA Chapter offices including President of Jack and Pauline have four married daughters with nine Chapter 145 and President and Secretary/Treasurer of grandchildren. Chapter 211. He helped organize Antique/Classic Chapter 10 JUNE 1981 8 and was its first President. Ron is currently Vice airplanes started at Jefferson City, Missouri in 1932, President of EAA Chapter 704 and Secretary/Treasurer where the next four years were spent as mechanics ofMEAACC, the organization of Michigan EAA Chapters. helper and line boy at the local airport. He was able At Oshkosh '80 he was Chairman of the Antique/Classic to commence flying more seriously in 1938, and at the ~orums, and has accepted that responsibility again this start of WW II was instructing his first class of Army year. Air Corps Cadets at Bevo Howard's Hawthorne School In addition to his job as a social worker, Ron is of Aeronautices, Orangeburg, South Carolina. He spent keeping busy these days building a house on a private 1V2 years there and put eight classes through primary strip where he will live with his wife and two children. in Stearmans. In early 1943, Claude went to work for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft as a production test pilot on B-24's. In October, 1944, he was hired as a co-pilot with Western Air Lines. He spent the next 34 years with Western and retired as DC-I0 Captain in October, 1978. During his career with Western he flew DC-3's, DC-4's Convairs, DC-6's, Lockheed Electras, Boeing 720's, 707's and the last five years on the DC-lO. He has been a member of EAA since 1960. At that time, with fellow Western pilot, built the 67th Smith Miniplane to fly . This plane is still flying and his partner has full ownership now. Since then Claude has restored two aircraft. One a 1927, OX-5 powered, DALE GUSTAFSON American Eagle, 1976 Grand Champion Antique at Indianapolis, Indiana Oshkosh. The other, his 1946 Fairchild 24W. He still has both aircraft flying regularly and gets one or both to most of the West Coast fly-ins. He is currently Chairman of the EAA National Judging Committee. Dale has been interested in airplanes since he was a small child and took his first plane ride in 1939 at the age of 10. He started taking flying lessons in 1945 and soloed at the age of 16. After high school, he worked at the airport in South Bend, servicing airliners, handling cargo and doing field maintenance. Dale attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1948 and 1949 to obtain additional pilot ratings. After this, he freelanced as a flight instructor and ran a small FBO at South Bend until hired as a co-pilot on Turner Airlines in Indianapolis in 1950. He has been with the same airline since then. Through name changes and mergers, the airline is now USAir and Dale is flying as captain on DC-9's. JOHN TURGYAN Through the years, Dale has owned various aircraft; Trenton, New Jersey a Stinson V-77, Piper Colt, Fairchild 24, C-195, C-150 and currently has a Piper J-4 and a Stearman for restora­ tion. He is a member of several organizations interested John has been actively involved in aviation since in the antique, classic and homebuilt aircraft and a his days as a line boy at age 13. He soloed at 16 and member of EAA since 1960 and the Antique/Classic received his private and commercial pilot ratings at 17 Division since it was organized. He has served as an and 18 respectively. He flew everything on the airport advisor to the Division and is currently serving as a from Cubs to Aztecs. Director. For several years, Dale has judged antiques at Oshkosh and for two years he served as Program He has owned several airplanes, including a J-3, Chairman for the Antique/Classic Division awards. PT-22, Champ, Stinson 108-3, Howard DGA-15, Stinson To stay busy during his spare time, Dale has an airport SR-6, and a Beech Bonanza (S/N 67). John currently leased in the Indianapolis area. owns a Spartan 7-W, a Howard DGA-ll and a Waco Taperwing. John joined EAA in 1970 and the Antique/Classic Division when it was founded in 1972. He is a lifetime member of EAA, AAA and AAHS. He was named to the Antique/Classic Division Board of Directors in November 1979. His duties at Oshkosh include serving as Co-Chairman of Antique/Classic Division activities and Chairman of the Picnic Committee. For four years he was on the Antique and Classic Judging Committee and last year he was Chairman of the Antique/Classic Interview Circle. John is employed by USAir as a copilot on DC-9's. CLAUDE L. GRAY, JR. Northridge, California

Claude had his first airplane ride at the age of ten in 1928 at Kansas City, Missouri. His real interest in VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11 sun 'n Fun '81

By Al Kelch (EAA 35767, Ale 700) 7018 W. Bonniwell Road Mequon, WI 53092 (Photo by Gene ChaSe) ' One of the entrances to the Sun 'n Fun site on the Lakeland Airport.

In late winter, the northern "snow-digger" types for a week or a child for much less time, of course. head for a long awaited event in Lakeland, Florida. At The prizes are substantial: $500 for first place, $100 for 7:30 a.m. on March 15th, a week of Sun 'n Fun got second, and $50 for third. Now comes the hitcher - the underway with a very successful first event on the pro­ judging and awards will be presented at the Ladies' gram which set the stage for the fun to follow. That Pavilion on the third day of the 1982 Sun 'n Fun Fly-in. event was a balloon race which required the full coopera­ That gives everyone a full year to complete her master­ tion of the weather. The day broke with ideal conditions piece. and the ascension went off without a hitch with 15 A trip through the commercial exhibits and flea colorful balloons heading over the horizon to the west. market accents the atmosphere of a Barnum & Bailey The race ended near Tampa, some 10 miles short of the three ring circus going in full swing. The flea market Gulf of Mexico waters. was stocked with a full array of parts conveniently The Fly-in started with many of the workers having organized on tables in a large and spacious building. their breakfast at the food tent and then hurrying off A larger building contained the commercial displays to their duty stations as arriving aircraft were already and you could find almost anything your heart desired pouring in. in the way of merchandise. The great variety of exhibits The first of the week was marked by a leisurely even includes airport real estate developments. If you pace enjoyed by most of the early arrivals as a time to were so inclined, you could spend most of your time in visit. Things got underway in earnest on Monday and this area and I suspect that some'do. by evening the field was populated with aircraft from The daily air show was a good showcase for the many faraway places. Fly-bys and the start of the after­ International Aerobatic Club members strutting their noon air show signaled the true beginning of the event. stuff. A second air show of a different type occurred each By Tuesday, everyone was "Southernized" and the Fly-in evening (weather permitting) with the flying of the ultra­ was in full swing. This day also signaled the beginning lights and a great portion of the crowd would migrate of t9urs to the Piper plant and the forums with a full to this end of the field after the main event. This year's schedule of programs. The variety of forums was truly attendance by the ultralights was no doubt bolstered exceptional this year with something for everyone. I because of the existence of the newly formed EAA Ultra­ regret having to work at Sun 'n Fun and missing out light Assn. This is a very popular activity among EAA on many of the truly educational programs offered by members and it is growing rapidly. The Association was Cole Palen on World War I airplanes which is a delight­ formed to provide the organizational strength needed to ful event. John Shinn is to be commended for his cope with the problems of a fast growing group of this efforts as forum chairman. sort. Sun 'n Fun being a vacation oriented fly-in always attracts many wives. The Ladies' Pavilion has a very Another unusual group that participated even though extensive program of entertainment every evening at they weren't actually on the field was the U.S. Seaplane 7:00. Their headquarters is a busy place with lots of Pilots' Association. They held their Annual Fly-in and room to sit and visit in addition to the scheduled activi­ Seafood Festival on the south shore of Lake Parker on ties. The program includes gourmet luncheons, a trip to March 19 and they had a record attendance. I had hoped Busch Gardens in Tampa, an AOPA Pinch Hitter Course, to get there to see the unusual flying boat that was cosmetic demonstrations and a place to just relax. An often seen in the fly-by pattern at Sun 'n Fun. It was a unusual feature associated with the Ladies' Pavilion homebuilt called the Mullet Skiff, a one-of-a-kind flying this year was a coloring contest. Contestants were boat built by Ed Hoffman of Lakeland. The first sight of furnished a very large print of a spectacular piece of this aircraft was startling indeed, for I was sure someone artwork consisting of an aerial view of the entire Sun had resurrected one of Glenn Curtiss' early flying boats. 'n Fun site, including airplanes, people, tents, dogs, After the daily air show and a leisurely look at the etc. The artist is to be commended for the complexity ultralights, the sun part of the Fly-in disappears and of this drawing which must have taken much thought then comes the fun part. By this time of day, one becomes and effort. The idea was to color it as would be done in confused in making a choice for the evening's enter­ a color book. This would be enough to keep an adult busy tainment. For this interim period the Southerners have 12JUNE 1981 (Photo by Don Morris) The Grand Champion Classic at Sun 'n Fun '81 was this 1951 Aeronca 15AC Sedan, N1491H, SIN 561. Owned by Jim Thompson, Roberts, IL, this beautiful aircraft also received this same honor at Oshkosh '80 and Tullahoma '80.

(Photo by Jack Cox) The Grand Champion Antique at Sun 'n Fun '81 was this rare 1934 Fairchild 24 C8A, N957V, SIN 2525 owned by Harvey T. Rand, Douglasville, GA.

(Photo by Don Morris) Reserve Grand Champion Award went to Rocky Sawyer's 1942 Aeronca L-3B, N46893. Rocky lives in Lakeland, FL.

(Photo by Jack Cox) The Reserve Grand Champion Classic Award went to this 1954 Cessna 195B, N2147C, SIN 16132. Owner is Wendell Haley, College Park, GA.

devised a delightful way to unwind and plan your evening president, Al Lechiffland, plus a host of workers who . . . a corn roast. This has become tradition and is a bring pleasure to many. pleasant way to wind down, see old friends, meet new During several of the evenings, one's choice is ones, and exchange experiences. Four years ago, EAA narrowed down by the popularity of the event. One such Chapter 99 ofVero Beach and a bunch of other volunteers event is on Thursday and is called the "Ground Loop started it all. The Boys' Club serves beverages, and live, Party". This has become another tradition and it is no impromptu entertainment is often conjured up by a accident - pun intended. It is held at the armory and bunch of volunteers. The music varies from 'pickin 'n features disco dancing Southern style. For those of you grinnin' to rock. Those who put on the corn roast are who have not witnessed it, this style seems to be a to be commended for their effort. This group is headed cross between a rooster flight and a hog calling contest, by Merle Shaaf, the chapter president, and his vice smothered with a sauce called "Southern Hospitality". VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13 Another of these half-tradition, half-hospitality events is offered on Friday night. It's called the "Pioneer Party" and it starts off in the manner of a large cocktail party, offering hors d'oeuvres and a pay bar. After a comfortable time of socializing and munching, a formal program is presented which had an unusual format this year. The master of ceremonies would relate some remote and usually embarassing incident without revealing the participant. Each incident obviously involved one of the aviation pioneers who was present and by his or her red face it was easy to pick them out and call them to the rostrum. It's always a fun evening and a chance to meet the pioneers who made it all possible. After a weekly Saturday night bath, and decking one's self out in one's Sunday go-to-meeting suit, it was not (Photo by Don Morris) Wings and Wheels Museum, Orlando, FL owns this 1928 hard to figure out where to spend that evening. This is Travel Air 6000, NC8112, SIN 884. It received the Outstanding the night of the long awaited Awards Celebration at Single Engine Airline Award. the armory. This event also features a large serving of hors d'oeuvres and a pay bar, allowing approximately an hour for socialization and to say hello to those whom you had missed seeing on the field all week. This was, without a doubt, the largest single gathering during the Fly-in and was a great chance to find friends. The awards were presented by none other than Roscoe Morton in person. Rod Spanier, the chief judge, assisted by his hard working and efficient wife, Sandy, presented a plaque to each winner after the M.C. had duly identified the owner and aircraft. Simultaneously, a slide of the winning airplane was flashed on the screen. Apparently this is unique to Sun 'n Fun and it's certainly a worthwhile method of acquainting those in the audience with the winning airplane and also to identify the person with his airplane. (Photo by Jack Cox) The awards which were presented at Sun 'n Fun '81 An Outstanding Aircraft Award went to this Mooney M-18C-55 were beautiful plaques that were also quite unique . . . Mite, N1 0301, SIN 340. The aircraft was mfd. in 1955 and a specially designed bronze casting with some fired-on, owned by Charles Walters, Plantation, FL. enamel colored accents mounted on a walnut plaque board. The design is strictly a Sun 'n Fun original and a fitting decor for any recipient's home. Retrogressing for a moment, there are so many events and attractions at Sun 'n Fun that it is impossible to mention them all. It is a time of many semi-private parties of different groups. The leisurely pace of the fly-in offers a chance for people to take advantage of the "Florida Passport" offered by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce at their information tent. This is a guide to 32 famous attractions which can be covered in eight self-guided tours. Many vacationists take advantage of this by spending a day away from the field, touring the surrounding Florida attractions. A couple of the scheduled flying events that I (Photo by Jack Cox) particularly enjoyed were the "History Of Flight" by This 1953 Piper PA-18, N293T, SIN 18-2407 received an Out­ the Antiques and Classics and also the "Parade Of Flight" standing Aircraft Award. Owner is Butch Webb, Moultrie, GA. by the Warbirds. Both of these were very well planned and executed. It is well to mention once more, the part the International Aerobatic Club plays in the total convention, particularly during the air shows where they are most visible. Many people, particularly the general public come solely to see the daily air shows. Last but not least, safety is foremost at this well planned fly-in which provides a week of fabulous enter­ tainment. This was evidenced by orderly arrivals, organized fly-bys and demonstrations, and safe departures until the last plane had disappeared and the field was once more a lonely place. Sun 'n Fun . . . y'all come next year .. . y'hear? Trophies were awarded to the following: ANTIQUE (Photo by Gene Chase) Grand Champion - Harv Rand, Douglasville, GA, 1934 This classic 1948 Luscombe T8-F, N2058B, SIN 6485 received Fairchild 24 C8A, N957V an Outstanding Aircraft Award for owner A. E. Fiorentino, Reserve Grand Chapion - Rocky Sawyer, Lakeland, FL, Pensacola, FL. 1942 Aeronca L-3B, N46893 14 JUNE 1981 Post Grand Champion - Dean Tilton, Lakeland, FL, 1928 Travel Air 2000, NC6117 Golden Age - Buck Hilbert, Union, IL, 1926 Swallow Silver Age - Walter Hill, Stuart, FL, 1929 Waco Taper­ wing, N610N Contemporary Age - L. Blossom, Zionsville, IN, 1937 Spartan Executive, NC17613 Best Custom Antique - Dan Kumler, Pilot, TX, 1943 Howard DGA15, N68119 Best Antique - WWII Era - Russell Wall, Lakeland, FL, 1941 Stearman PT-17, N444TM Best Antique Biplane - Leroy Brown, Zellwood, FL, 1930 Butler Blackhawk. Best Antique Monoplane - Martin Probst, Jacksonville, FL, 1946 Fairchild F-24 N81222 (Photo by Don Morris) Best Antique Open Cockpit - Tom Hegy, Hartford, WI, Named the Outstanding Multi-Engine Airliner this 1936 Stinson 1929 Travel Air 4000, N397M Model A, NC15165, SIN 9125, hauled many passengers at Best Antique Cabin - Don Cassidy, Martinsville, IN, the Fly-in by its owner, Eugene Coppock, Algonquin, IL. 1940 Spartan 7W, N97DC Ladies Choice - J . Brown, Winter Haven, FL, 1928 American Eagle, N5235 Outstanding PT Stearman - Ted Andros, Miami, FL, 1941 Boeing Stearman, N57915 Outstanding Custom - Larry Worrell, Wadsworth, OH, 1936 Monocoupe, N15427 Outstanding Multi-Engine Airliner - Eugene Coppock, Algonquin, IL, 1936 Stinson Model A, N15165 Outstanding Single Engine Airliner - Wings and Wheels, Orlando, FL, 1928 Travel Air 6000, NC8112 Outstanding Monoplane - William Buston, St. Peters­ burg, FL, 1940 Porterfield, N27281 Outstanding Modified Lightplane - Ken Rickert, Lakeland, FL, 1941 Aeronca Chief, N33731 (Photo by Gene Chase) CLASSICS This rare Butler Blackhawk, NX299N, SIN 111, mfd. in 1930 is Grand Champion - Jim Thompson, Roberts, IL, 1951 owned by LeRoy Brown, Zellwood, FL. It received the Best Aeronca Sedan, N1491H Antique Biplane Award. Reserve Grand Champion - Wendell Haley, College Park, GA, 1954 Cessna 195, N2147C Post Grand Champion - Red Smith, Lakeland, FL, 1948 Stinson 108-3, N963C Best Up to 100 HP - Burt Ellengaard, Shakopee, MN, 1947 Ercoupe, N94707 Best 101-165 HP - Robert A. Brown, N. Augusta, SC, 1946 Globe Swift, N78161 Best Over 165 HP - G. McDonough, Palos Hills, IL, 1950 Bonanza, N5186C Best Custom Up To 100 HP - William Dittmann, Braden­ ton, FL, 1947 Ercoupe, N9485K Best Custom 101-165 HP - Raymond Vosika, Chipley, FL, 1947 Globe Swift, N3791K Best Custom Over 165 HP - Vaughn Armstrong, Plantation, FL, 1948 Temco Swift N88VA (Photo by Gene Chase) Outstanding Aircraft - Charles Walters, Plantation, Dan Kumler of Pilot POint, TX took home the Best Custom Antique Award for this 1943 Howard DGA-15, N68119, SIN 909. FL, 1955 Mooney Mite, N10301 Outstanding Aircraft - Adrian Smith, Smithtown, NY, 1952 Cessna 195, N3020B Outstanding Aircraft - A. E. Fiorentino, Pensacola, FL, 1948 Luscombe, N2058B Outstanding Aircraft - Butch Webb, Moultrie, GA, 1953 Piper PA-18, N293T Outstanding Aircraft - Randy Morrison, Thomasville, GA, 1948 Piper PA14, N4209H Outstanding Aircraft - John Popps, Daraville, GA, 1948 Navion, N4456K Outstanding Aircraft - Bob Morin, Apopka, FL, 1948 Stinson 108-3, NC863C Outstanding Aircraft - C. Hamaker/E. Witt, Jackson­ ville, FL, 1946 Aeronca Champ, N83581 (Photo by Jack Cox) Outstanding Aircraft - Ari Silberman, Tampa, FL, For the second year in succession this 1950 Beech B-35 1949 Ercoupe, N94885 Bonanza, N5186C, SIN 0-2468, won the Best Over 165 HP Ladies Choice - C. Hamaker/E. Witt, Jacksonville, Award for a classic. Owned by Don & Georgene McDonough, FL, 1946 Aeronca Champ, N83581 Palos Hills, IL. Class in session - ribs and tail surfaces are being built. ·

Photos by Tim Townsend

THE ANZANI

By Tim Talen (EAA 8615, AIC 1616) p.o. Box 920 GST Cottage Groue, OR 97424 a but when Mr. Lemke retired several years ago, so too The groundwork for building the Anzani Longster was laid several years ago when the author started a the engine was retired to a place on the wall, apparently workshop at Lane Community College in Eugene, never to create that cacophonous sound of a three­ Oregon. The Aircraft Construction Technology class banger radial. (see SPORT A VIATION, Feb., 1979, p. 50) has been When the idea of building the Longster was con­ in session for four years, during which time area home­ ceived, the Anzani was the deciding factor. College builders have been enjoying the opportunity of using officials were optimistic about the possibilities for the the College's A & P program facilities, receiving some use of the engine so the decision to build was made and classroom instruction, and enjoying the company of construction began. But there was yet another surprise fellow enthusiasts. Everyone, at least initially, was busy in store for us ... with their own projects and much was accomplished. The During the winter term, just prior to a Wednesday list of aircraft being worked on read like a who's who of I).ight class, an elderly gentleman came through the shop homebuilts. But as the class continued, so also did the area - it was Carl Lemke. In due time the conversation sphere of interest in the class, from A & P students in was directed toward the Anzani engine still residing the College's daytime program, to "walk-ons" who had on the wall, and after a rather amazing discourse on seen the class listed in the College schedules. Many of the internal workings of the engine - oiling system, these new students had no project of their own and needed valve settings, RPM's, etc., (yes, he remembered the something to stimulate interest in the "build-your-own" most minute of details) - the inevitable question was method of aircraft acquisition. asked - "Where did the engine come from?" The answer In the April and May, 1980 issues of The VINTAGE was like the proverbial bolt-out-of-the-blue - "Well, AIRPLANE, editor Gene Chase had chosen with great it came from the Portland area and was used by one of sagacity to print the article by Les Long on building those homebuilders up there - fella's name was Les the Anzani Longster. This pioneer ultralight would Long, and he called his airplane a Longster!" What a make an excellent project - all the basic construction shock - could it really be true? We only have Mr. methods were there: wood wings and tail surfaces with Lemke's recounting of the story and until other evidence metal fittings, steel tube fuselage and undercarriage, can be presented to refute it - we can only surmize sheet metal for cowls and fairings, and fabric covering. that it is true. The original Anzani used by Les Long Plus there was an added benefit in that the plans and on the original Longster will be used on our replica-! instructions were not really complete, thereby allowing Progress on the project has been quite rapid and the the students to do some basic design work as well. Besides, little ship has been the center of attention from the what better choice for Oregon homebuilders than to build beginning. Some changes in the structures were deemed an original Oregon homebuilt? There was also another necessary - -like the method used by Les Long on the key to the choice of the Longster - but that will necessi­ original fuselage in which the tube clusters were wrapped tate a little digression to tell that story . . . with sheet steel, a twelve-penny shingle nail was used In the early 1940's the nation was intent on preparing as a rivet through each tube, then the whole joint was for possible hostilities and one area civilians were brazed - strong, no doubt, but ours will be welded. involved in was the training of new pilots and mechanics. Tail surfaces and wings are constructed to the plans Eugene, Oregon was equally interested in the effort and except for the attach brackets for wing-to-fuselage and the Eugene Vocation and Technical School (later to especially wings-to-struts. Also the gear tripod will be become Lane Community College) started an airframe welded to the fuselage, eliminating one nut-bolt joint and engine mechanics class. One of the first instructors in the strut-to-fuselage attachment. was Carl Lemke, who was able to create a mechanic's By the end of the first term almost all ribs were program out of nothing - a few derelects, some govern­ built, spars roughed out, tail surfaces all glued and ment cast-offs, and a lot of scrounging gave way to varnished, and fuselage sides tacked. At the time of this instructional aids and hands-on structures for young writing (spring break), the wings were together, less mechanics to learn their trade. In the midst of this fittings and wires and leading and trailing edges. The metamorphosis came several boxes of parts which tail surfaces were ready for cover and the fuselage was resembled a three-cylinder aircraft engine. Under Mr. all boxed up with diagonals, but no fittings, gear, or Lemke's skilled hands the engine was reassembled and engine mount in place yet. When summer rolls around mounted on a test stand - and there this diminutive it is hoped that the wings and tail surfaces will be French-built Anzani engine resided for the next thirty covered and the fuselage will be on the gear and ready years. Periodically it was run for demonstration purposes, for cover. During the summer the engine will be care­ 16 JUNE 1981 Mark Lester and Tom Urban at work on Bob Randall, Larry HOllis, Cecil Sandige', Fred Dodson tacks the crossmembers on the Longster's right wing. and Perry Burdon remove a fuselage the Longster fuselage. side from the jig.

1919 ANZANI 30 H.P. engine ap'parently used by Les Long on the original Jim MacAllister, Instructor Tim Talen, and Dennis Whittington Longster. (L to R) set the Longster elevator's trailing edge in place. fully disassembled and examined to determine how trips to more distant fly-ins - perhaps Watsonville airworthy it might be and how much effort will be and Merced antique fly-ins (via trailer) for the enjoy­ needed to make it at least reasonably reliable. Hopefully, ment of other aviation enthusiasts. Eventually it will and from what Mr. Lemke assures us, the engine is probably reside in a distinguished place in Oregon's basically sound and should be quite dependable. own museum of aviation history. And for the Wednesday What will be the future of our little replica? Initially night class at Lane Community? Well, when this one's it is hoped that the Longster will be flown on a limited done, we'll build something else. Who knows what other basis at local gatherings and aviation events with possible surprises could be in store for us!

by Jerry Gorzyckl) The judges of classic aircraft at Oshkosh 'SO. L-R kneeling: Paul Stephenson, Norma Baldwin, Kevin Stephenson, Tim Bowers, George York (Chairman). Standing: George LeMay, Debbie Hauser, Peter Hawks, John Womack, Dale Wolford (Co-Chairman), Jim Nankins, Ken Willems. Marvin Hoppenworth wasn't available when the picture was taken. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 17 THE HENDERSON LONGSTER PART 2

EDITOR'S NOTE: Part one of this two part series appeared in the May 1981 issue of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. It is reprinted from the article by Les Long in the 1933 FLYING MANUAL. See ad on page 27.

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The Driggs Dart, Aeronca and others have used the tri,angular type fuselage with high success. The Long type of fuselage fitting and station brazing is well depicted in this drawing, which is fully dimensioned.

18 JUNE 1981 GUIDES FOR CONTROL WIRES

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CLEVIS PIN The manner in which Les Long rigs the controls of the Longster shows the in­ y~~. genious and srmplified way in which the joystick is made universal without a lot of expemive welding ' BR"'CKET work or sheet metal fit· <> tings. Note axle weld. CLEVIS RUDDER B... R TO RUDDER~

Aeronca. It is the lightest and cheapest possible to make. Before starting this we suggest that you get a copy of the 1931 Flying Manual. The article on the Anzani Longster gives a complete descrip­ tion of the joint used in the fuselage construction. Briefly, these joints are made by tack brazing the tubing together and then putting on a sheet steel gusset which is pinned to the tubing with small steel nails and the whole joint carefully brazed over. In three years use of this type of joint we have never had a single failure. The thickness of the gusset plate should always equal the wall thick­ ness of the heaviest tubing in the joint group. If you prefer, the whole job may be welded up by a professional welder, but the tubing may not be as strong as in the above method. You may construct this fuselage without a jig if you are careful. We did it. If welding is used a jig will be almost necessary. In any case make up the bottom first, tacking in all the cross and diagonal struts. Be sure to place the discs for the landing gear. Note that all struts that strike these This Longster, N3942, SIN CFH 100, was built in 1971 by Charles F. Holzer (EAA 29462), East Palestine, Il. The engine is a discs are split with a hacksaw and slipped down converted 40 hp Volkswagen. over them up to the longeron. After the bottom is finished line up the top longeron and put in the side struts, working from a base line as shown. Before the cabane struts are fastened to the top longeron you must see that the steel pieces for the wing attachments are slipped on. Steel discs Driggs Type Fuselage like the ones on the lower longerons are also to We now come to the fuselage. The design is be slipped on the stub longerons which form the the triangular type used in the Driggs Dart and the top of the cockpit. These are for the top of the

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 19 A look at the shot left and the one to the side will prove that our nicknoame of "Flying Automobile" is not a misnomer. We have yet to see a ship of the light type which has so much real honest freedom from eyesore.

, ~ , The cleanness of the Hen· derson Longster is well shown I.ft. Below the bal­ anced rudder and peculiar Long profile show the sur· Les Long hops the little Longster from her faces to be we II out of home tarmac in Oregon. Plenty of climb is reach of any but the long· exhibited in this "en vol" attitude, as Oregon est grass. Note brace for pines must be hurdled! the stabilizer plate.

landing gear struts. Check for squareness fre­ three % in. by 1 % in. spruce stringers strapped quently as you finish up the fuselage. The bracing to the lower longerons. This seat extends half the in station No.1 is put in by flattening the members length of the cockpit and the balance is also 1,4 in. in the center, after which they are bent and ar­ plywood applied directly to the longerons. The ranged as shown. This arrangement allows full next station forward is also floored in the same swing for the rudder bar. The support for the rud­ way. The stick is hinged to the center of the lower der bar is also attached to the flattened joint, the cockpit cross strut as shown. This causes the lower other end of the support being welded to the lower end of the stick to project below the fuselage a fuselage diagonals where they cross. trifle, but is the simplest possible arrangement. Motor Mount The upper cable from the stick goes directly under The motor bearers are ash or birch and care the seat, the front stringer having a fiber plate must be taken to see that they are true and paral­ screwed to it through which the cable runs easily. lel with the imaginary base line. At station 2, cor­ The lower cable slants up and goes through a simi­ ner braces are set in as shown to stiffen the fuse­ lar bearing in the rear stringer. All cable except lage against landing strains. rudder cable is 3/32 in. flexible control cable. The The landing gear should next be made up. It elevator cables are made double for the rear half is similar to ·that used in the Driggs Dart and has of their length, each of the four ends going to its proved quite satisfactory. The axle is 14 gao and respective elevator horn. all the other tubing in the gear is 20 ga., all of The aileron cables run from the stick to small, chrome molybdenum. The stubs must be carefully wide-groove pulleys at the lower corner of the welded to the rest of the axle and all joints in the cockpit,. thence straight up into the wing and gear must be reinforced by gusset plates. The rub­ thence through the pulleys to the lower aileron ber discs are 214 in. diameter by II ::! in. thick and horns. The cables must have been placed in the may be bought from any supply house. wing befJre covering. The return cable runs . The control system and seat must now be put through the nose ribs, with a shackle splice at the in . The seat is of 14 in. plywood and is placed on space between the two wings. The rudder cables

20 JUNE 1981 are 1/16 in., and run from the rudder bar back through fiber tube guides about 3 in. long which are securely taped to the fuselage struts, and to HENDERSON LONGSTER SPECIFICATIONS the rudder horns. S~ ~~ The fuselage fairing consists of two % in. by Length 18 ft. 6 in. % in. spruce sticks which run from the top of sta­ Chord 4 ft. 2 in. Dihedral ...... lV2 deg. tion 4 to the two rear cabane struts, per dotted High Speed 75 mph lines, and two long pieces, % in. by Ys in. which Landing Speed . . 25 mph Take-off Run ...... 200 ft. run from the upper rear corners of the cockpit Weight Empty 325 Ibs. back along the center of the fuselage to station 6. Weight Fully Loaded 575 Ibs. They are held out by cross pieces of the same ma­ APPROXIMATE COST OF MATERIAL FOR terial which are taped to the vertical struts. The HENDERSON LONGSTER whole job should now be given a couple of coats 200 ft. Steel Tubing at 22c $ 44.00 35 yds. Fabric at 20c 7.00 of metallic paint. The running gear should be 7 gal. Dope a·t $2.00 14.00 streamlined with cedar or balsa which is shaped Varnish, Lacquer, etc. 3.00 Wheels and Tires 40.00 and taped on and then enameled to suit your fan­ Wire, Turnbuckles, Bolts, Fittings 10.00 cy. We used glossy black. Miscellaneous 5.00 Skid Is Ford Leaf $123.00 Cover the fuselage by stitching and by tack­ Power Plant $75.00 to $300.00 ing to nailing strips which have been. taped to station 1. Tape and dope as before. The running gear may now be fastened on and the tail skid placed. The skid is a standard Ford spring leaf. The All the flying and landing wires are VB in., wings may now be fastened on. It is best to place 19-strand aircraft cord. The turnbuckles are No . a high horse under the tip of each wing, blocking 326 or larger. Cut the landing wires first, taking them up until they set at the proper dihedral angle, great care to get them the correct length. The about 1% deg. You will note that the pylon is held turnbuckles are at the pylon end. The method of by the main wing bolts. The pylon is best made of attaching the wires to the wing spars is original % in. by 18 gaochrome-moly and should be stream­ with us, so far as we know. It has the advantage lined. of great simplicity and lightness. Eyes are made

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Readers who remember the Driggs Dart, plans for which ran in the 1931 Fly· ing Manual, will see the familiar spread strut above which was considered rad­ ical even as short a while ago as the Driggs. The rub­ II· AXLE ST,UB In STEEL TUBING, ber shock discs have little 14 GA. recoil and are better than shock cord. The axle stub must be very carefully HEATH WHEEL. 16- X 3 01 welded.

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Here's the way the wings are "grafted" to the pylon clevis. There is 11/2 deg. dihedral, rigged as shown. The 2·gallon gas tank sits in the pylon V and is enough fuel for two hours extended flying. Gravity feed is u~ed.

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in the ends of the cables, using regular thimbles the fabric for them to enter the wing. for the purpose, and the bolts pass directly through Place the tail group in position, using No. 14 these and the spar, with a washer next to the bolt hard wire and 324 turnbuckles where wire braced, head and nut. The upper bolt of the fitting takes and ~/:! in. by 22 gao steel tube for the little diag­ only the landing wire. The lower bolt takes two onal struts. True the tail up square and neat, keep­ flying wires, one on each side of the spar. The ing the stabilizer chord parallel with the top long­ bolts are put in place through the little windows eron. in the wing, which are then covered with pyralin The power plant is the final task. No doubt attached with small brass screws. Place heavy can­ you have made a preliminary fit on the engine and vas discs around the wires where you have pierced it should now be permanently bolted down, and

22 JUNE 1981 The pilot puts one leg in the cockpi't, runs himself ~cross the long,erons with head on other side, draws in the other foot, and there he is. Note the gas tank just over the center section leading edge, hold­ ing two gallons of gas.

Another view which shows the exceptionally clean little shi'p. One can sain an idea from this what slight drag there is. This is a requisite when, light power, such as the Hen· derson is used. Henderson motors have often been very greatly over-rated as to power and require care­ ful designing, but are re­ liable plants.

the bolts carefully cottered. The throttle, switch, is a simple flat job that rests on the top longeron tachometer, choke and oil pressure leads are between the pylon struts. It is the thickness of the brought back to the dash, which is of 14 in. ply­ spacing between the wing butts, and holds 2 gal. wood. This dash is attached to the front sides of It is light and simple and holds enough gas for 1 % the cabane struts with aluminum clips, and is made hours flying. The gas line comes down from the with slightly rounding sides and rounded top. It rear end, passing along the side of the cockpit and should be finished in black or aluminum. The cowl­ to the carburetor. A shut-off valve should be ing is not as hard to make as on most jobs. While placed in the line. it is very hard to explain just what to do, a little In building this ship your first thought must experimenting with paper patterns will make it always be for safety. Every bolt must be cottered. easy. A bulkhead of the same height as the dash, Every joint a perfect one. Don't leave anything to but narrower, is placed just back of the motor and chance. While the description is naturally only a fastened to the tubing with 20 gao aluminum clips. general one it· should enable anyone with some The top cowling is simply a large sheet of 22 or knowledge of lightplanes to make a real ship. 24 gao aluminum bent down over the dash and And this makes your ship, when finished and bulkhead and is held to them with roundhead, painted and doped to please you. nickeled screws. It is held along the sides by ma­ chine screws passing through aluminum clips around the longerons. The lower part of the cowl­ ing is another large sheet which is bent up from below. The rear edge is screwed to a nailing strip which has been taped to the lower member of sta­ tion 1. The front corners are screwed to the motor bearers and the sides are screwed to the nailing strips at station 1. On the left side a piece is put on to form the air scoop as shown in the photos. This should be readily detachable. As to the fuel tank you may use your own judgment. A ,cowl tank would be best, but we had trouble with the long intake manifold necessary, but hope to work this out later. The tank we use

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 23 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 1 - MOMENCE, ILLINOIS - Second AIRPLANE JULY 10-12 - ALLIANCE, OHIO - Taylorcraft National Fly-in sponsored NOSTALGIA PHOTO SHOW: Over 400 gallery-mounted 8 x 10 photo­ by Taylorcraft Owners Club at Barber's Field . Factory tour, hangar graphs of homebuilt, private, commercial, and military aircraft from flying , fly-i n breakfast. All Taylorcraft owners invited. Contact Allan the 1920's to the 1950's. Admission is free. The Hoosegow Art Gal­ Zollitsch, 37 Taft Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086. 716/681 -1675. lery, 106 North Dixie Highway, Momence, Illinois 60954. For further JULY 11-12 - ALLIANCE , OHIO - Annual Taylorcraft Fly-In/Reunion information, please contact: Hugh Butterfield (EAA 121478) at the sponsored by the Taylorcraft Owner's Club and the Taylorcraft " Old Hoosegow, 815/472-4990. Timer's" (former and present factory employees). Three miles north JUNE 5-7 - MERCED, CALIFORNIA - 24th Annual West Coast An­ of Alliance at Barber Airport. For further information, please con­ tique Fly-In sponsored by the Merced Pilot's Association. Early tact : Bruce Bixler, 216/823-9748. Bird reception , dinner and dance Friday night ; Award Banquet JULY 11-12 - COLUMBUS, INDIANA - The Confederate Air Force Saturday night; Air Show Saturday and Sunday. For further informa­ will present a MAJOR EFFORT WW II Air Power demonstration and tion, contact Don or Dee Human, 209/358-3487 or write, Fly-In Com­ air show at Bakalar Airport. Restored military aircraft in aerial mittee, P.O. Box 3212, Merced, CA 95340. displays of historical events of WW II. Precision aerobatics by the JUNE 6-7 - LINDEN, NEW JERSEY - Northeast Aviation Fair at the Christen Eagles and Art Scholl. Contact Confederate Air Force, Linden Airport. Military, warbirds, antiques, homebuilts, fly-market, Indiana Squadron, P.O. Box 41190, Indianapolis, IN 46241 . awards. U-1230. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 230. For further informa­ JULY 12 - EASTON , PENNSYLVANIA - Fifth Annual Aeronca Fly-in. tion, please contact: EAA Chapter 230, Box 357-WOB, West Orange, Largest Aeronca Fly-in in the East. Fun events scheduled. Easton NJ 07052, 201 /736-9092. Airport. For further information, please contact: Jim Polles, 299 JUNE 7-13 - FORT WAYNE , INDIANA - 70 KNOnERS TOUR , an­ Nazareth Drive, Nazareth, PA 18064, 215/759-3713. Rain date July 19. nounced by EAA Chapter 2. This seven-day tour for aircraft flying JULY 17-19 - MINDEN, NEBRASKA - 5th Annual National Stinson at approximately 70 knots will visit Blakesburg, Iowa; Wichita, Club Fly-In at Pioneer Airfield. Camping on the field available, call Kansas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Tullahoma, Tennessee ; and Sey­ 308/832-2750 for motel reservations. For further information, please mour, Indiana. For further information about the tour send a self­ contact: George Leamy, 803/576-9698 or Bob Near, 4021463-9309. addressed , stamped envelope to, Joe Dickey, 70 KNOTTERS JUL Y 18-19 - BEALETON, VIRGINIA - Cub and Aeronca Annual Fly-in TOUR , 511 Terrace Lake Road , Columbus, OH 47201 . at Flying Circus Aerodrome. E, J , L series cubs, all Aeroncas. JUNE 12-14 - DENTON, TEXAS - 19th Annual Texas Chapter AAA Airshow on 19th. Contact Hal or Arlene Bogert, 10570 Main St. Fly-In . Everyone welcome .. Contact Bob Landrum 214/946-7863. #B203, Fairfax, VA 22030 by July 15. 703/273-8746. JUNE 13-14 - ANDERSON, INDIANA - 2nd Annual Summer Festival AUGUST 1-8 - OSHKOSH,' WISCONSIN - 29th Annual EAA Fly-In sponsored by EAA Chapter 226. Free breakfast to sport plane pilots Convention. It is never too early to start making plans for the (antiques, classics, experimental, ultralights, warbirds), balloon world's GREATEST AVIATION EVENT. races, camping, fly market. For further information, please contact, Steve Darlington 317/644-1238 or Dale Faux 317/378-5028. AUGUST 7-9 - LEWISTOWN, MONTANA - 4th Annual Montana JUNE 20-21 - FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA - 14th Annual Antique Chapter AAA Fly-In at Beacon Star Antique Airfield . For further Aircraft Fly-In and Air Show at the Shannon Airport. Air Show at­ information, please contact, Frank Bass, Beacon Star Antique tractions: Eagle's Aerobatic Flight Team , Bob and Pat Wagner ­ Ai rfield , Star Route, Moore, MT 59464. 406/538-7616. wing rider, Chuck Carothers - Pitts Special, Charlie Kulp. For further AUGUST 9 - MENDOTA, ILLINOIS - Fly-in breakfast 7 A.M. till noon information, please contact, Shannon Airport, P.O. Box 509, Fred­ in conjunction with the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival. Homebuilts, ericksburg, VA 22401 . antiques, and special interest aircraft have separate parking areas. JUNE 21 - ANSONIA, CONNECTICUT - 3rd Annual PIPER VAGABOND Parade at 1 P.M. Also art show and flea market. Contact Phil Buland , Fly-in, Ansonia Airport, 80 octane fuel. For further information, 804 Sixth Ave., Mendota, IL 61342. 815/539-6815. please contact: Jim Jenkins, 569 Moose Hill Road , Monroe, CT AUGUST 9-15 - FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN - 12th Annual lAC Inter­ 06468, 203/261-5586. national Championships. JUNE 26-28 - HAMILTON, OHIO - 22nd Annual National Waco Reunion. AUGUST 9-15 - PORTLAND, OREGON - 13th Annual Convention of Contact National Waco Club, 700 Hill Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45015. The International Cessna 170 Association. For further information, 513/868-0084. please contact : Robert C. Anderson, 3307 N.E. Academy Avenue, JUNE 26-28 - AIRDRIE , ALBERTA, CANADA - Wild Rose Antique/ Portland, OR 97200. 503/253-3449. Classic Fly-In , sponsored by the Airdrie Country Club of the Air, at AUGUST 16-23 - BLAKESBURG, IOWA - Annual AAAJAPM Fly-In. Airdrie Airport, 8 miles north-northeast of Calgary International AUGUST 23 - WEEDSPORT, NEW YORK - Fly-In. Antiques, classics Airport. All aviators, enthusiasts, and aircraft are welcome. For and homebuilts welcome. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 486. Whits­ further information, please contact, Airdrie Field, Attn. Mr. George ford Airport. Pancake breakfast, air show. Field closed 1 :00 p.m. B. Pendlebury, RR 2, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. to 5 :00 p.m. Intermission for early departures. For further informa­ JUNE 26-28 - POCONO MANOR, PENNSYLVANIA - Eastern Cessna tion, please contact : Herb Livingston, 1257 Gallagher Road , Bald­ 190/195 Association 1981 meeting at Pocono Manor and Golf ClUb. winsville, NY 13027. The Manor is 3 miles from the Mt. Pocono Airport. Contact Cliff Crabs, 25575 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted , OH 44070. AUGUST 28-30 - COFFEYVILLE, KS - Funk Fly-In. Sponsored by 216/777-4025 after 5 p.m. Coffeyville Jaycees. For further information, please contact: George JUNE 28 - HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA - 3rd Annual E. Lipe, P.O . Box 372, So . Coffeyville, OK 74072. General Aviation Fly-in for antiques, classics, warbirds, ultralights, SEPTEMBER 3-6- - OnUMWA, IOWA - 8th Annual Antique Airmen and modern aircraft. Many seminars, static displays, GCA demon­ Fly-In Reunion at Ottumwa Industrial Airport. All antiques, classics, stration, F-4 simulator, etc. Not for the general public. All general warbirds, homebuilts, etc. welcome. For further information contact: aviation pilots, either flying or driving, are welcome. The military Gene Aldrich, 515/684-4744 or Andy Norton, 515/563-2187. field is open for civilian aircraft on this date from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M . SEPTEMBER 13 - BOLIVAR, TENNESSEE - Airshow and Tennessee For additional information contact: Major Gene E. Syarto, 31 nw/ Forest Festival sponsored by Hardeman County Chamber of Com­ DOAM, Homestead AFB, FL 33039. 305/257-7752. merce. Trophies awarded for homebuilts, antiques, warbirds and JULY 3-5 - PORT LAVACA, TEXAS - Gulf Coast Sport Aviation Fly-in, ultralights. Airshow features Duane and Marion Cole and Ben Calhoun County Airport. Sponsored by the Port Lavaca Chamber of Morphew. Contact Billy Whitehurst, P.O. Box 376, Bolivar, TN Commerce, EAA Chapter 340 and EAA Antique/Classic Chapter 2. 38008. 1-800-238-6871 . For further information, please contact: Port Lavaca Chamber SEPTEMBER 17-19 - CHARLOnE, NORTH CAROLINA - Silver Wings of Commerce, P. O. Box 528, Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 5121552-2959. 23rd Annual Convention. Highlights are old time pilots reunion and JULY 3-5 - BLAKESBURG, IOWA - Annual July Fly-in at Antique air show. Firestone Pitts aerobatic team, skydiving, hot air balloon, Airfield including " mini-conventions" of the newly reformed Air comedy acts, etc. All eligible pilots, active or retired, civil or military Replicas International, International Pietenpol Assn ., Fairchild welcome. Make your reservations now! For further information, Club, Luscombe Assn. , and WW II PT and Liaison Plane Reunion. please contact: Haskell Deaton, Chairman, Box 1822, Charlotte, The entire event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Wiley NC 28218 or National Headquarters, Box 1228, Harrisburg, PA Post and Harold Gatty's 1931 around-the-world flight. Contact 17108. Barry Taylor, Rt. 2, Box 172, Ottumwa, IA 52501 . 515/938-2773. SEPTEMBER 18-19 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - Bowman Field JULY 4 - ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA - 3rd Annual Airshow sponsored Old-Timers Reunion. Anyone active at Bowman Field prior to 1940 by the Rochester Area Pilots Association. Static display of home­ please contact Ed Peck, Reunion Coordinator, 214 Lynnwood built aircraft. Contact John P. Anhalt, 2205 Viking Drive NW, Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. 8121944-1028. Rochester, MN 55901 or Monte Posey, 507/937-3348. OCTOBER 9-11 - ANDERSON, INDIANA - Annual Convention and Fly­ JULY 4-5 - AEROFLEX-ANDOVER, NEW JERSEY - Flanders Valley In sponsored by the International Cessna 120/140 Association, Inc. EAA Antique/Classic Chapter 7 and EAA Chapter 238 Annual Fly­ For further information, please contact: Frank Hancock, 3941 West In. RAIN or SHINE! Antiques, classics, warbirds, homebuilts and Cross Street, Anderson, IN 46011. 317/643-1593. factory machines welcome. Movies, food, hangar square dance, OCTOBER 16-18 - CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA - Fly-In. Antiques, and much more. Camping and lodging upon request. For further Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights, and Warbirds invited. Awards information, please contact: AI Douglas, President, 29 Kenneth and banquet Saturday night. For further information, contact Court, Florham Park, NJ 07932. 201 /377-8925. Geneva McKiernan, 5301 Finsbury Place, Charlotte, NC 28211. 24 JUNE 1981 MYSTERY PLANE This is the Mystery Plane for June. Several correct answers were received for April's Mystery Plane. It was the Belly Flopper built in 1946 by Erv Miller of Milwaukee, WI. The pilot flew the machine in a prone position. The wingspan was about 28 feet. The plane reportedly had about 300 hours on it when it was sold and promptly cracked up.

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• fAA Member - $14.00. Includes one year membership in EAA Antique-Classic Division, 12 monthly ANTIQUf­ issues of The Vintage Airplane and membership card. Applicant must be a current EAA member and must give EAA membership number.) CLASSIC • Non-fAA Member - $24.00. Includes one year membership in the EAA Antique-Classic Division. 12 monthly issues of The Vintage .Airplane, one year membership in the EAA and separate membership cards. Sport Aviation not included. • Membership in the International Aerobatic Club, Inc. is $16.00 annually which i ncludes 12 issues lAC of Sport Aerobatics. All lAC members are required to be members of EAA . • Membership in the Warbirds of America, Inc. is $20.00 per year. which includes a subscription to WARBIRDS Warbirds Newsletter. Wa rbird members are required to be members of EAA. • Membership in the EAA Ultralight Assn. is $25.00 per year which includes the Ultralight publication ULTRALIGHT ($15.00 additional for Sport Aviation magazine). For current EAA members only, $15.00, which includes Ultralight publication. MA KE CHECKS PAYABL E TO EAA OR TH E DIVI SION IN WHI CH MEMBERSHIP IS D ESIRED. A DDRESS ALL LETTERS TO EAA OR THE PARTICULAR DIVISION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 229 HALES CORNERS, WI 53130

26 JUNE 1981 THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE ~Classlc owners! ADVERTISING RATES -I.J(Uf. ,t ~I'" a. DISPLA Y RATES: 1 Issue 3 Issues 12 Issues 1 Page $125.00 $120.00 $114.00 '12 Page 65.00 60.00 54.00 '13 Page 55.00 50.00 48.00 ',i, Page 35.00 32.00 30.00 '/6 Page 30.00 26.00 24.00 'Is Page 25.00 21.00 19.00 DRESS Rates are fo r black and white camera-ready ads. IT UP ,1J Layout Work: $18.00 per hour. WITH A NEW CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATE: Regular type per word 40c. Bold Face Type: per word 45c. ALL CAPS: per word 50c (Minimum charge $6.00). (Rate covers one insertion one issue,) ,l/~ INTERIOR! COMMISSIONS: Non-Commissionable. All Items READY-MADE for Ea~y DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTALLATION Seat Upholstery - Wall Panels FLYING AND Headliners - Carpets - etc. GLIDER MANUALS

Ceconite Envelopes and Dopes 1929, 1930, 1931 1932, 1933 -Send for FREE Catalog- 2.50 ea. Fabric Selection Guide - $3.00 SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO : II~P~,jHC. EAA Air Museum Foundation, Inc. 259 Lower Morrisville Rd. ~=--==-­ Box 469 Hales Corners, WI 53130 , ~~~ Follsington, Pa. 19054 VISA" (215) 295- 4115 r.b~ _~ . Allow 4-6 Weeks For Delivery I Wi sconsin Residents In clu d e 4% Sales Tax

Jacket: Unlined Poplin jacket, features knit waist and cuffs. The gold and white braid trim on a Tan body emphasizes the colors proudly d is­ played in the Antique/Classic logo. Sizes: X-small thru X-large $28.95 ppd

Cap: Complete the look in this gold mesh hat with contrasting blue bill , trimmed w ith a gold braid . Your logo visibly displayed, makes this adjustable cap a must. Sizes : M & L (adjustable rear band) $6.25 ppd WEAR the IMAGE in an Antique/Classic jacket and cap Send Check To: EAA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC. P.o. Box 229 Hales Corners, WI 53130 Allow 4-6 Weeks For Delivery Wisconsin Residents Include 4% Sales Tax

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