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

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1 PROPWASH EAA Chapter 766 February 2018 February Meeting Members and visitors are encouraged to attend the February 19 meeting. At 6 pm Hanger Talk will begin and lunch will be served. Please bring a dish to pass. Chapter President, Dave Rudd, will start the meeting at 7 pm. Chris R. will follow with the introduction of an interesting program. 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: Dave Rudd 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 Wednesdays January 24 through February 28, 2018 Private Pilot ground school class 6-9 pm Monday February 5, IMC Club Meeting 6:30 pm Tony Kolar, CFII and Dave Rudd, IMC Club Coordinator Monday February 19, Membership Meeting Hanger talk at 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm with a program to follow 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 2018 membership renewal of $20 is required at this time to remain a member of the EAA Chapter 766 of Sheboygan County. The dues may be hand-delivered at the monthly membership meeting or 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

3 Private Pilot Ground School Course at the AHC The Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin is proud to offer a Private Pilot ground school course that began January 24, 2018 and will run for six consecutive weeks. The course idea came from the Education committee of the AHCW. The course will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm. This is an accelerated course and will be taught by ground school instructors that are members of the Sheboygan Flying Club. The lead instructor for the course is Jonathon Wittman. Currently there are 24 people registered. The AHCW plans to offer additional courses including an instrument ground school in the coming months. Please watch the Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin or Friends of the Sheboygan County Airport Facebook pages for more information. Bridgett Neu Saturday Morning Hanger Talk with Coffee at the AHC The EAA Chapter 766 will have Hanger Talk with coffee and sweets every Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am at the Aviation Heritage Center. Whether you fly-in or drive, everyone is welcome. Page 3

4 EAA Chapter 766 Holiday Party 2018 The EAA Chapter 766 Holiday Party was held on January 20, 2018 at the Aviation Heritage Center. Thanks to Chris R. and Kathy V. for an enjoyable evening with friends and family of the EAA Chapter 766. The meal was catered by Generations of Plymouth and violin music enhanced the Hanger Flying time. Dave R. presented Chapter Service Awards and pins to the Board members. Al S. submitted the following photos of the event. Page 4

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6 T-33 Nose Section Project Work resumed on the T-33 Nose Section Project on Tuesday, January 9, Kyle H. and Ralph C. refined methods for cosmetic restoration of the wing roots, Dave R. & Randy K. gained access to fuselage damage, while Dave R. & Zeke N. reformed sections using hydraulic pressure. The following is the history of the design and development of the T-33 The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 by lengthening the fuselage by slightly over three feet and adding a second seat, instrumentation, and flight controls. It was initially designated as a variant of the P-80/F-80, the TP-80C/TF-80C. [2] Design work on the Lockheed P-80 began in 1943 with the first flight on 8 January Following on the Bell P-59, the P-80 became the first jet fighter to enter full squadron service in the United States Army Air Forces. As more advanced jets entered service, the F-80 took on another role training jet pilots. The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight on 22 March 1948 with U.S. production taking place from 1948 to The US Navy used the T-33 as a land-based trainer starting in It was designated the TV-2, but was re-designated the T-33B in The Navy operated some ex-usaf P-80Cs as the TO-1, changed to the TV-1 about a year later. A carrier-capable version of the P-80/T-33 family was subsequently developed by Lockheed, eventually leading to the late 1950s to 1970s T2V- 1/T-1A SeaStar. The two TF-80C prototypes were modified as prototypes for an all-weather two-seater fighter variant which became the F-94 Starfire. A total of 6,557 T-33s were produced, 5,691 of them by Lockheed, as well as 210 by Kawasaki and 656 by Canadair. Wikipedia, history source. Page 6

7 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 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. November 10 - The Blue Max: A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills. Page 7

8 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. 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. June 21, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Joe Duff Joe Duff, founder of Operation Migration, will discuss his work to lead a variety birds on their migrations. Joe recently donated one of the aircraft used in the migration process to the EAA Aviation Museum, which is now on display. Joe s story and mission was the inspiration for the Jeff Daniels film Fly Away Home. Page 8

9 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 Dave Rudd Newsletter Bruce Becker

10 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 Membership Meetings February 19, 2018 with hanger talk at 6 pm and meeting at 7 pm March 19,2018 with hanger talk at 6 pm and meeting at 7 pm 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. February 2018 PROPWASH EAA Chapter 766 Newsletter 766.eaachapter.org