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AIRPLANE OCTOBER Vol OCTOBER 2012 HAPPY BIRTHDAY the Cub turns 75 Vintage Oct2012.indd 1 9/28/12 9:14 AM The New 2013 Fusion Where Style Meets Substance The Privilege of Partnership Fusion has been completely reimagined for 2013 with a bold EAA members are eligible for special pricing on Ford Motor Company new look, fuel-efficient powertrains, smart technology and the vehicles through Ford’s Partner Recognition Program. To learn more promise of a more dynamic driving experience that raises the on this exclusive opportunity for EAA members to save on a new Ford ® bar in the midsize sedan segment. From the 1.6-liter EcoBoost vehicle, please visit www.eaa.org/ford. four-cylinder with Automatic Start-Stop to the 100+ MPGe plug-in-hybrid Fusion Energi, the entire lineup is projected to provide class-leading fuel efficiency. VEHICLE PURCHASE PLAN Vintage Oct2012.indd 2 9/28/12 9:16 AM AIRPLANE OCTOBER Vol. 40, No. 10 2012 CONTENTS 2 Straight and Level Major operational changes at VAA by Geoff Robison 4 The Vintage Instructor Flying is a family affair by Steve Krog, CFI 7 Leftovers A Cub birthday present for EAA by Marvin V. Hoppenworth 10 Fields of Gold Cubs 2 Oshkosh’s 75th birthday bash for the J-3 by Jim Busha BRADY LANE 14 Walking the Line Sparky’s AirVenture 2012 notebook by Sparky Barnes 26 2012 Vintage Aircraft Awards 30 The Vintage Mechanic Aircraft fabric covering, Part 3 by Robert G. Lock 34 Mystery Plane by H.G. Frautschy 37 Classifi eds STAFF EAA Publisher Rod Hightower Director of EAA Publications J. Mac McClellan Editor Jim Busha VAA Executive Administrator Theresa Books Advertising: ANY COMMENTS? Sue Anderson Send your thoughts to the Jonathan Berger Vintage Editor at: Jeff Kaufman [email protected] VAA, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903 For missing or replacement magazines, or any other membership-related questions, please call COVERS EAA Member Services at 800- JOIN-EAA (564-6322). FRONT COVER: Steve Krog fl ies with Luke Lachendro over the sea of Cubs parked at Hartford during the Cubs2Osh get together. Photo Jim Koepnick. BACK COVER: Hats off to the Vintage Volunteers! Without you none of this would be possible. Steve Moyer photo. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 1 Vintage Oct2012.indd 3 9/28/12 9:41 AM STRAIGHT & LEVEL Geoff Robison EAA #268346, VAA #12606 president, VAA Major operational changes at VAA s many of you are acutely where Jim has developed an idea to during the awards ceremony to learn aware, H.G. Frautschy de- create some space in our magazine that Dillon’s 170 had scored so high. I parted the offices of the titled Type Club Corner. Jim’s idea had met Dillon when we featured him VAA just a few days ago. is to allow space for the type clubs to and the aircraft at the Vintage in Re- Th e resulting operational announce type club fly-ins, AD news, view Interview Circle in front of the Achallenges that we are faced with now recent restorations, developing Red Barn, and I was quite impressed virtually reside at our doorstep. Most safety issues, or anything else type by the quality of the work that was ac- employees will typically go into “kick- club related you may wish to submit. complished on this airframe. I think I back” mode in the waning days of their Jim also announced to the type club was as excited as his dad when we pre- employment within an organization membership that he will be accept- sented him with his Lindy. Congratula- such as ours. H.G. in fact created a ing full-length feature articles with tions, Dillon! We hope to see you and checklist of items to be executed in his photos on their favorite flying ma- the 170 in the Past Grand Champion absence, and then completely fi nished chines. There you go, guys and girls; row in 2013. (Look for a feature story his job before he turned in his keys. I here’s your chance to get famous! on Dillon in an upcoming issue of Vin- really appreciated his dedication and Seriously though, we all know that tage Airplane.) concern for the VAA. No one can ever there are hundreds of folks out there It’s now early September here in challenge his passion for this organi- with tons of raw talent that can be northeast Indiana, and I can still work zation. I hope to see you at Oshkosh turned into educational, interesting, in the hangar with the doors open. But 2013, my friend. and valuable content. Especially you all too soon, the chill of fall weather And now we as an organization youngsters in your 60s and 70s who will be upon us, and it will again be need to step forward and execute on know so many tricks of this trade; time to hunker down in the hangar. the many challenges I can clearly see you should consider sharing these I could sure go for another relatively on our doorstep. We are all pleased with your fellow members. mild winter as we experienced last to see Theresa Books grasp onto a For those of us who consistently en- winter, but the almanac seems to be number of these challenges. She has courage the youth of our communities completely adverse to that formula. already stepped up and has eagerly to engage and educate themselves with Let’s hope for the best! engaged herself in assisting the VAA all things aviation, we were enthralled As always, please do us all the fa- Executive Committee in redefi ning her to be witness to a very unique award vor of inviting a friend to join the new role in assisting us with keeping winner at Oshkosh this year. When was VAA, and help keep us the strong as- the organization on a clear path to the last time you heard of a 17-year-old sociation we have all enjoyed for so success. A number of directors have young man, who by the way just gradu- many years. also stepped forward to take on new ated from high school, who restored VAA is about participation: responsibilities to assist us in main- a 1954 Cessna 170 and actually won taining and improving our website, the Classic Reserve Grand Champion Be a member! Be a volunteer! maintaining a good relationship with Lindy? Now that’s impressive. That Be there! our chapters, and of course, we have a young man’s name is Dillon Barron of Let’s all pull in the same di- new magazine editor. In fact, you are Perry, Missouri, and he spent three rection for the overall good of holding in your hands the fi rst edition years completing the restoration of aviation. of Vintage Airplane magazine as pro- his C-170. Although Dad and Grandpa Remember, we are better to- duced and edited by Jim Busha, our participated in the restoration, Dillon gether. Join us and have it all. new editor. It’s great to have you on actually completed the bulk of the res- Come share the passion! board, Jim. toration and the research on his own. For those of you who are engaged Dillon actually fi nished the restoration in one the many type clubs, you may on July 23, just before the big show have recently read in your newsletter started. It was an amazing night for me 2 OCTOBER 2012 Vintage Oct2012.indd 4 9/28/12 9:17 AM CALL FOR VINTAGE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Nominate your favorite vintage aviatorNominations for the EAA Vin- in vintage aviation must have occurred between 1950 and tage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame. A great honor could the present day. His or her contribution can be in the areas be bestowed upon that man or woman working next to you of fl ying, design, mechanical or aerodynamic developments, on your airplane, sitting next to you in the chapter meeting, administration, writing, some other vital and relevant fi eld, or walking next to you at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Th ink or any combination of fi elds that support aviation. Th e per- about the people in your circle of aviation friends: the me- son you nominate must be or have been a member of the chanic, historian, photographer, or pilot who has shared in- Vintage Aircraft Association or the Antique/Classic Division numerable tips with you and with many others. Th ey could of EAA, and preference is given to those whose actions have be the next VAA Hall of Fame inductee—but only if they are contributed to the VAA in some way, perhaps as a volunteer, nominated. a restorer who shares his expertise with others, a writer, a Th e person you nominate can be a citizen of any coun- photographer, or a pilot sharing stories, preserving aviation try and may be living or deceased; his or her involvement history, and encouraging new pilots and enthusiasts. To nominate someone is easy. It just takes a little time and a little reminiscing on your part. •Th ink of a person; think of his or her contributions to vintage aviation. •Write those contributions in the various categories of the nomination form. •Write a simple letter highlighting these attributes and contributions. Make copies of newspaper or magazine articles that may substantiate your view. •If at all possible, have another individual (or more) complete a form or write a letter about this person, confi rming why the person is a good candidate for induction. Th is year’s induction ceremony will be held near the end of October.
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