PROPWASH. EAA Chapter 766 January Sheboygan County Memorial Airport - KSBM

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1 PROPWASH EAA Chapter 766 January 2018 January Meeting There will be a Board Meeting January 15, 2018 in place of the membership monthly meeting. Our Chapter President, Dave Rudd, will discuss past and present business of the Chapter. All EAA Chapter 766 members are welcome to attend. Board of Directors President: Dave Rudd Vice President: Ralph Cowin Treasurer: Jim Fintelmann Secretary: Kyle Hokel Membership: Luiz Cordeiro Young Eagles: Bridgett Neu Activities: Glenn Valenstein Programs: Chris Roenitz Newsletter: Bruce Becker AHC Representative: Al Schafer Sheboygan County Memorial Airport - KSBM Elevation ft. CTAF/UNICOM Pattern Altitude ft. Wind Indicator Yes Runway 4 / 22 Runway 13 / 31 Dimensions 6800 x 100 ft. Dimensions 5002 x 75 ft. Surface Concrete - grooved Surface Asphalt Traffic Pattern Left Traffic Pattern Left FBO, Fuel Providers and Ground Support - Burrows Aviation Airplane Maintenance - Airworthy Aviation (Mike and Troy) Please like EAA Chapter 766 Sheboygan Falls WI

2 Events at EAA Chapter 766 and AHC There will be no IMC Club Meeting in January (New Year s Day) Tony Kolar, CFII and Dave Rudd, IMC Club Coordinator Monday January 15, 2018 Board Meeting All EAA Chapter 766 members are welcome to attend Saturday January 20, 2018 EAA Chapter 766 Holiday Party Chris R. and Kathy V. selected the Aviation Heritage Center Saturday April 7, 2018 Youth Aviation Adventure Day Volunteers are needed June 17, 2018 Wings and Wheels (EAA Chapter 766) Public welcome to experience aviation up close July 20-22, Great Air Clinic (T-28s, Jets and more!) September 22, 2018 Youth Aviation Adventure Day Volunteers are needed EAA Chapter 766 Membership Dues for 2018 The EAA Chapter 766 annual membership dues ($20) may be mailed in a timely manner to EAA Chapter 766 N6191 Resource Dr. Sheboygan Falls, WI ATTN: Luiz Cordeiro. Thank you Luiz for doing an outstanding job as Membership Director. Aviation Items for Sale Anyone who has Aviation items for sale or are looking for certain aviation items should the Newsletter Editor at pay4wardnow@gmail.com by September 25. A short description of the item including a photo (jpeg) would be appreciated. Page 2

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4 EAA Chapter 766 IMC Club The EAA Chapter 766 IMC Club held a safety meeting on December 4, The monthly IMC question was discussed, a IFR scenario (Oxygen or Ice) was presented with open discussion following, copying an IFR clearance was simulated and it was concluded with a IMC Review. To complete a phase of WINGS, the participant needs to complete three Knowledge credits and three Flight credits (not hours). The people that facilitated the meeting were Tony Kolar, CFII and Dave Rudd, IMC Club Coordinator. The monthly question involved a towered airport that was closed for the night. ATC cleared RWY 22 for ILS approach and was told to switch to advisory frequency. Conclusion was made to stay with announced RWY 22 unless communicated to ATC. The scenario involved a Piper Arrow PA-28R flying from Newburgh, NY to Rome, NY (120-mile trip). The sky was clear over the departure airport. The weather briefing indicated a layer of clouds between 2,000 and 4,000 feet. Planning to fly at 6,500 feet, clouds kept building and the Piper Arrow ended up at 10,500 feet keeping with VFR. Discussions followed including calling flight service for pilot s reports, call for pop-up clearance, file flight plan for IFR and return to departure airport. Tony reminded everyone the three most important things to remember: Aviate, Navigate and Communicate. He also reminded everyone that the PIC is ultimately responsible. A good rule to follow: if you need to be somewhere at a specific time, always have a back-up plan if you are flying General Aviation. Tony discussed the Copying an IFR clearance using CRAFT (Clearance limit, Route, Altitude, Frequency and Transponder). The attendee s skills were tested when copying an IFR clearance. Texting may be coming. Tony suggested viewing the websites of TRA (Temporary Reserved Airspace) which is different from TFR. The websites and will be helpful. Page 4

5 T-33 Nose Section Work Party The Team was back at it on Nov 28, 2017 and celebrated the arrival of a new member. Zeke Norlander, age 12, jumped right in sanding old filler from the starboard side of the fuselage under the watchful eye of team member Dave Rudd. Others in attendance were Randy Krentz who continued prep work on the ejection seats, " Riveter Ralph" Cowin continued repair work on damaged surface patches, Kyle Hokel & Ted Katte began laying out and cutting end caps that will form the basis of the wing root fascias. Article by Al Schafer Al Schafer invites all members to participate in the work party. The next work party will be January 9, Page 5

6 Wright Brothers Banquet at the EAA On December 8, 2017, a group of EAA Chapter 766 members went to the EAA Museum for the Wright Brothers banquet. The banquet is held every December to honor the achievements and first powered flight of the Wright Brothers which occurred on December 17, The keynote speaker, General Joe Engle, discussed his experiences in aviation. He served in the United States Air Force and was a test pilot for the North American X-15 program, an aeronautical engineer, and is a former NASA astronaut. He also served in the Apollo program as well as the shuttle missions. Photos by Kenneth Lefeber Thanks Dave R. for the Article Page 6

7 Help to Bring Her Home to the AHC Each year brings more EXCITEMENT and ENTHUSIASM for young and old alike at the Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin (AHCW), and 2017 was no exception. In 2017, you may remember the vitality and activity taking place at the ACHW, with events, projects, workshops, youth programs and restorations all geared to inspire the imagination and enhance the aviation experience for young and old alike. In 2018, the AHCW Bring Her Home project will return one of the North Central Airline s DC-3s that was originally based in Wisconsin. The Douglas DC-3 is currently being readied for her ferry flight home to the AHCW planned for this spring. The ACHW also plans to install a new science exhibit, Science on a Sphere. This is a six-foot diameter sphere of the earth that, in a dark room, visually appears to be floating in mid-air. It will be a breath taking and effective educational tool to understand earth and space systems in a three-dimensional format. This exhibit will attract students and adults from around the Midwest. The Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin needs support financially to move to the next level for education and exhibits. Please consider donating financially, allowing the Bring Her Home and Science on a Sphere projects to become a reality. Excerpts from Glenn Valenstein (President) Page 7

8 Aviation History Through Film at the AHC An Educational and Enlightening Journey led by instructor, Dan Miller Second Friday of each month Doors open at 6:30pm Classes begin at 7pm Cost: $2 per night or $20/annually, payable at first session 2018 Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin Movie Night Schedule January 13 - Hidden Figures: The story of a team of female African- American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. February 10 - Into the White: A group of British and German soldiers find themselves stranded in the wilderness after an aircraft battle. Finding shelter in the same cabin, they realize the only way to survive the winter is to place the rules of war aside. March 10 Rocketeer: A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high flying masked hero. April 14 - Wings of a Warrior: The documentary on the life of the celebrated American fighter pilot Jimmy Doolittle examines his remarkable life and career that includes getting a Congressional Medal of Honor, and advancing the use of various aviation instruments to make flying safer. May 12 Dunkirk: the latest release on the British evacuation of France in June 9 - Silent Wings: From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy and Nazi Germany's final surrender, "Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII" narrated by Hal Holbrook, reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. July 14 - Battle Hymn: A classic Korean War movie. True story of the start of the Korean Air Force and the American pilots who helped to form it. August 11 - Gathering of Mustangs and Legends: Documentary interviewing famous ace pilots and the aircraft they flew at an airshow in Columbus, Ohio. September 8 - Flight of the Phoenix: A group of people who survive an aircraft crash in the Gobi Desert and must build a new aircraft out of the old one to escape. October 13 - Gravity: Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Page 8

9 Fly-Rite s Six Steps to the Perfect Preflight Brief On December 13, 2017, Delia Colin, had presented Six Steps to the Perfect Preflight Brief for Wings credit. The webinar covered six topics: An Overview of Potential Hazards, Adverse Conditions, Synopsis, Current Conditions, Forecasts and NOTAMs. Delia s top ten tips to the perfect preflight brief: 1) Use a checklist to ensure you check all pertinent items 2) Take the 5-10 minutes to sit down, take notes and be attentive 3) Take a defensive approach: What weather might I encounter? 4) When calling flight service, follow along on 1800wxbrief.com 5) Red flag if forecasts and currents aren t similar 6) Assume the worst will happen and ALWAYS HAVE AN OUT 7) Know your limits and stick to them 8) Log onto 1800wxbrief.com to get updates on adverse weather 9) Get a standard brief within two hours of flight, update within 30 min 10) Educate yourself on aviation weather. WEATHER KILLS: Make sure you get/conduct a full standard weather brief within 2 hours of your flight and if questionable weather, get an update within 30 minutes of flight time. Many adverse conditions are un-forecast. You must know how to analyze satellite, radar and charts if you want to stay safe. PRE BRIEF: 1) Gather all necessary information. If rusty on phonetic alphabet, use a cheat sheet. 2) Check weather on DUATS, ADDS (aviation.weather.gov), Foreflight or A) Intellicast.com Go to National Go to Mixed Animate the satellite/radar/synopsis B) 1800wxbrief.com a) Satellite. Animate. Is weather moving on or off your route? b) Check adverse conditions, radar, weather depiction to determine whether to self-brief or call flight service. Page 9

10 CALLING FLIGHT SERVICE FOR A BRIEFING: 800-WX-BRIEF Press 1 to speak to a Briefer After the prompt, enter the two (or three) digit state code. NOTE: Don t recommend voice recognition. Ask for briefers name or initials. Let the briefer know if you are a new or rusty pilot. Ask questions Required background information for a Standard Weather Brief My recommendation: Use phonetic alphabet and be prepared. VFR or IFR Aircraft ID (using full phonetic ID) Aircraft Type and equipment Departure Point (no need for the k ). Time of Departure (in UTC) Altitude (you want winds for). Route (Using navaids. There is no way for briefer to enter other information like highways). Destination ETE Alternate Airports (all other airports of intended landing). TYPES OF BRIEFINGS: STANDARD BRIEFING Provides all pertinent and essential information available for a proposed flight in a set format. Get this within two hours of your departure. ABBREVIATED BRIEFING Used to update information (Update Briefing) received from an earlier briefing or from other sources. If you request one or two items, only the requested items will be provided, along with an offer of adverse conditions that may be present or forecast for your proposed route of flight. Recommend an update brief within 30 minutes of your flight time. OUTLOOK BRIEFING Used for flights with proposed departure times six hours or more beyond the time of your briefing. Recommendation: Outlook Briefing the day before. Standard Briefing within two hours of flight. Abbreviated Brief/Update Brief 30 minutes before flight. Part of the Webinar by Delia Colin from Fly Rite December 13, 2017 Page 10

11 Aviation Adventure Speaker Series at the EAA Learn about unique and historic aviation experiences during the Aviation Adventure Speaker Series, conducted by passionate aviators with a unique story to tell. Presentations take place in the Founder's Wing at the EAA Aviation Museum. All presentations start at 7:00pm. January 18, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Ryan Wubben, M.D. from the University of Wisconsin Dr. Ryan Wubben will be discussing the recovery of a P-47 Thunderbolt from World War II. February 15, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Dick Campbell Dick Campbell will be here to give his lecture on the Battle of Midway. The decisive battle is one that would finally turn the tide for the United States in the Pacific. March 15, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Bob Caron Bob Caron presents Last Helicopter Out of Saigon. Bob was a helicopter pilot in Air America. This was the CIA s secret airline. He is the pilot featured in one of the most iconic photos of the time. April 19, 2018, 7:00 p.m. NASA Flight Director Paul Dye Paul Dye was NASA's lead flight director for 24 shuttle missions from 1993 to 2013 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. As a flight director, Dye was responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the space shuttle team during these human space flight operations. Paul s homebuilding roots, including the completed construction of an RV-8, launched him into his new career; editor-in-chief of Kitplanes Magazine. May 24, 2018, 7:00 p.m. The Restorers 15th Anniversary Join us for a celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the release of the documentary The Restorers. This film explores the people behind the preservation of World War II aircraft and why they do it. There will be a special viewing of the film followed by a special discussion with director and producer Adam White as well as some of the owners and restorers of the aircraft featured in the film. Page 11

12 Second Lieutenant Julia S. Barnes The following women were all members of the Army Nurse Corps working in the China-Burma-India area theater. They were killed in a fiery C-47 transport crash near Ledo, India on March 4, The official word, about this accident, was that the group was on a medical mission. The accident was due to poor weather. The plane involved was one of the 11th Combat Cargo Squadron and everyone onboard had perished. 2LT Julia S Barnes was from Plymouth, Wisconsin. She was the first woman casualty from Sheboygan County. Records state that she died on March 13, LT Jane M Blevins1LT Evelyn Burton 2LT Margie A Camper 2LT Rita F Erard 2LT Evelyn M Gerdrum 2LT Lyndell A Glisson 2LT Ethel L Harris 2LT Helen J Henley 1LT Catherine Marie Larkin 1LT Kathryn "KL" Lloyd 2LT Kathryn Lucille McCarthy 2LT Ann L Merrill 1LT Genevieve O Monahan 2LT Mayo C Onken CIVILIAN ARC Amelia L Thomey Thanks Chris R. for the Article Page 12

13 EAA Chapter 766 Board Members President Dave Rudd Vice-President Ralph Cowin Treasurer Jim Fintelmann Secretary Kyle Hokel Membership Luiz Cordeiro Young Eagles Bridgett Neu Activities Glenn Valenstein Programs Chris Roenitz AHC Representative Al Schafer Newsletter Bruce Becker

14 EAA Chapter 766 Membership Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our chapter. We are a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders, and pilots who get together with like-minded people to share ideas, exchange information, encourage safety, serve the local aviation community and have a lot of fun doing so. Please come to our next meeting or event as our guest. The EAA Chapter 766 has a current membership of 47. The yearly dues are only $20. For more information on our chapter, please contact our president on the "Contact Us" page. The EAA Chapter 766 would like to thank Luiz Cordeiro for his outstanding job as the Membership Board Director. Upcoming EAA Chapter 766 meetings EAA Chapter 766 Holiday Party in Lieu of the January Chapter Meeting January 15, 2018 Board Meeting at 6 pm All EAA Chapter 766 members welcome Happy New Year Disclaimer Be aware that as always, in past, present and future, any communications issued by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 766 regardless of format, and/or media used. This includes, but is not limited to, this newsletter and audio/visual recordings, is presented only in the context of a clearinghouse of ideas, opinion, and personal experience accounts. Anyone using ideas, opinions, information, etc., does so at their own risk. Therefore, no liability is expressed or implied by the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 766 or any of its members. Any event announced and/or listed herein, except as noted, is done as a matter of information and does not constitute approval, sponsorship, control, or endorsement of said event. Members of Chapter 766 of the Experimental Aircraft Association publish this newsletter for the use, education and enjoyment of the members and others to whom it is provided. No claim is made for technical accuracy of material presented. Editorial content is the opinion of the contributor and does not reflect the position of Chapter 766 or the Experimental Aircraft Association. January 2018 PROPWASH EAA Chapter 766 Newsletter 766.eaachapter.org