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1 1 EAA Chapter 241 News Letter August/September 2010 A publication by, for and about members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 241 September 2010 Meeting The next general meeting of EAA Chapter 241 will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, Sept 13, 2010 at Warbirds of North America's hangar, Grange Rd, Marengo. (refreshments will be served) Directions and Map located later in Newsletter This month s program we will check out the restoration progress of the 1957 T28C "Trojan". We will also check out the Kellner Restoration of the B17 "Desert Rat". This is a must see. Ramblings from your Editor: By Kevin Frank I can t believe that summer is over. But, despite my crazy travel schedule for work, I still managed to get in over 10 hours of flying during the last two months. In fact, just this past weekend I had yet another opportunity to demonstrate how General Aviation is still a better method for personal transportation. A good friend of mine from Omaha invited me to a Charity event that he was co-chairing. Because this event was called Wings and Wheels and located in a hangar at Eppley Airfield, he thought it only appropriate that I should attend. Because the weather was ideal and it was a great excuse to fly, I couldn t agree more. I flew out late Saturday morning and arrived in Omaha 2 hrs and 22 minutes later (within 2 minutes of what the AOPA flight planner said it would take me). The return flight on Sunday afternoon took only 2 hrs and 4 minutes. That s about 3 hrs door to door and only cost me approximately $250 in fuel round trip. Had I attempted to go commercially it would have taken 4 hrs door to door and about $350 in airfare and parking. Not including the fact that I love to fly, it was more convenient and less costly to fly my own plane than attempt to go commercially. Not Too Shabby!!! Enough about me! August was another busy month for the Chapter. In addition to attending Sloshkosh we held a Young Eagles rally on August 14 and assisted in the DeKalb Corn Fest August The Young Eagles rally was blessed with great weather this time and we were able to fly over 40 kids. Thanks need to go out to Steve Doonan, Dan Thurnau, Marc Stancy, Jack Bennett, Joe Sener, Jim Auman, and yours truly for flying! And to Ceil May, Liz Doonan, Donna Allen, Sonya Everett, Arthur Everett, Tim Hunter, David, and Jeff Kohlert for all of their support on the ground! During Corn Fest, Our Chapter was asked to assist in marshaling and parking all the aircraft that flew in for the three day event. Thanks again to all who helped out. It was a lot of fun. September is equally busy starting with our monthly meeting (Monday 9/13) to be held at the Warbirds 1

2 of North America's hangar in Marengo. There, we will be provided an update on the restoration of a 1957 T28 Trojan. Additionally, we will be visiting a B17 restoration. Don t miss this meeting.

2 2 of North America's hangar in Marengo. There, we will be provided an update on the restoration of a 1957 T28 Trojan. Additionally, we will be visiting a B17 restoration. Don t miss this meeting. A map and directions are located later in the newsletter. On September 19 we will be holding our annual Pancake Breakfast at Hinckley Airport. Please hold this date as we will again need all the help we can get from our membership. And finally, our neighboring Chapter up in Rockford is holding a Young Eagle rally in conjunction with the Boy Scouts Aviation Camporee on September 25. They are looking for as many pilots as they can muster up. All you pilots, please consider helping out this great cause. May you only experience strong tailwinds and I ll see you all on Monday night. Meeting Minutes: By Rose Ellen May EAA 241 Business Meeting was held Monday, August 10, 2010, at the Parkway Inn, Sycamore Attendees: Kevin Frank, Rose Ellen May, Jim Auman, Tim Hunter Treasurer s Report: Chapter s bank account continues to remain healthy. Old Business: Chapter Trailer: It was decided to have Rick Flannigan repair the damage to the Chapter s trailer. It is anticipated to take approximately 8 10 labor hours repair ***************************************** Meeting Program: The program this month consisted of a pictorial review of this year s Oshkosh AirVenture with corresponding stories Here is the schedule for future programs Sept Dave Sniegocki, Rose May Oct Steve Doonan, Jack Bennett Nov Kevin Frank, Ned Richer Dec Tom Burgan, Dan Helsper ****************************************** Calendar of Events: Sep 13 Chapter 241 Monthly meeting, Morengo Sep 19 Chapter 241 Pancake Breakfast, Hinckley Sep 25 Chapter 22 Young Eagle Rally, Rockford. Oct 11 Chapter 241 Monthly meeting Nov 8 Chapter 241 Monthly meeting Dec 13 Chapter 241 Monthly meeting ****************************************** What is this? I received no responses on last month s challenge which was a Curtis Biplane hanging in the Austin International Airport. We ll skip this month. New Business: Memorial for Don Straughn? We will look into an EAA brick at Oshkosh or something at DKB. Discussed preparations for the upcoming Young Eagles Rally on August 14 at DeKalb. Discussed the Airport s request for help at the August Corn Fest. It was agreed to assist in marshalling planes that flew in for the event. 2

3 Chapter 241 Information: President Dan Thurnau 815-895-6629 diggerdan@foxvalley.net Vice President Kevin Frank 630-881-9572 kevin.frank@infiniti.

may@countryfinancial.com Technical Counselors Jack Bennett 815-756-7712 piper50w@earthlink.net Gerald Thornhill 847-683-2781 flcamel@yahoo.com Jim Auman 815-899-8861 (AB-DAR) jimauman@comcast.

3 3 Chapter 241 Information: President Dan Thurnau Vice President Kevin Frank Secretary Rose Ellen May Treasurer Jim Auman Young Eagles Representative Rose Ellen May Technical Counselors Jack Bennett Gerald Thornhill Jim Auman (AB-DAR) Flight Advisors Gerald Thornhill Jim Auman Jack Bennet Newsletter Policy: This News Letter is published solely to provide information to members of EAA Chapter 241. The opinions presented are not necessarily the official opinions of the Chapter or EAA. Use of technical information is strictly at the user s risk, as we do not claim to be authorities in any technical field. Letters, articles, ideas, etc., are welcome. The editor reserves the right to correct, shorten, and reject items at his/her discretion. Items will be printed on a space available basis. Any submissions over 200 words MUST be ed unless previously arranged with the editor Editors of other aviation publications are welcome to reprint articles from this newsletter. We do ask, however, that author and source be acknowledged. Subscription to newsletter is a member benefit. Friends of EAA Chapter 241 who wish to be included in the mailing list can contact the Editor or any Chapter officer. Visitors are always welcome at Chapter meetings. ******************************* Chapter Meeting Location: Grange Rd, Marengo. (go norh on 23, turn left on Grange Rd. Hangar is on the right) Fly-out Chairman Dan Thurnau diggerdan@foxvalley.net News letter Editor Kevin Frank kevin.frank@infiniti.com Web Manager Mike Sabala eaa@saahbs.net 3

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6 Pilots Wanted! Greetings, Please join the Boy Scouts of America in celebrating their 100 th birthday! This year marks a century anniversary of the best youth organization in America.

6 6 Pilots Wanted! Greetings, Please join the Boy Scouts of America in celebrating their 100 th birthday! This year marks a century anniversary of the best youth organization in America. In celebration, the Blackhawk Area Council of the BSA is conducting an Aviation Centered Camporee at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Rockford IL. This event is anticipating attendance of participants, both youth and adults. Helping to make this event more memorable; in conjunction Rockford EAA Chapter 22 is hosting a Young Eagles Rally on September 25 th, What an amazing way to introduce hundreds of young boys to aviation. Our goal is to provide a Young Eagles Flight Experience to over 1000 Boy Scouts. I did say more than 1000, so we are in need of 50 to 60 pilots! We have the endorsement of RFD, and the tower crew is on board to create easy access. This is where you come in; we are desperately looking for as much support as possible. I am personally asking for your support as a pilot if possible, and in helping me find additional pilots. Time will fly by and I need to get commitments in order to plan the event, so please respond to my request by phone or as soon as you can. Again your support is greatly needed and appreciated, please help make this an exciting and memorable event, celebrate 100 years of Scouting and the EAA Young Eagle program! Thank You, Steven Pierson STPEnt5@T6B.com EAA Chapter 22 member (815) Pack 315 Committee member 4451 N. Marrill Rd. Troop 315 Assistant Scoutmaster Byron, IL Venturing Crew 315 Advisor 6

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