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Prop Wash Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 517 Issue: 11/2009 Introduce a friend to the

It has been a pleasure to serve the chapter these two years, made easier by such a great board.

Hangar repairs: Work & BBQ dogs for lunch. When: Sat, 11/21, start about 9am.

Assemble 3 bookcases for our lobby library.

Hangar will hold the annual dinner to commemorate the 106th anniversary of powered flight by the

The dinner will be held at Holiday Inn Downtown, 200 S Pattee Street, Missoula, Mt 59802, (406)

Don Seekers The good Impression worked both ways. peering, touching and discussing.

delighted eyes of Gary Weyermann and Ray Aten for one of the year's most meaningful Young Eagles

1 Prop Wash Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 517 Issue: 11/2009 Introduce a friend to the science of flying Greetings! This will be my last opening as the chapter president. It has been a pleasure to serve the chapter these two years, made easier by such a great board. My thanks to Sherry Rossiter, Ed Lovrien, Ray Aten, Gary Weyermann, Larye Parkins, and Jack Wiegman. All worked hard, and especially appreciate the very notable work publishing a great newsletter and outstanding website by Jack and Larye, respectively. Thank you all. Hangar repairs: Work & BBQ dogs for lunch. When: Sat, 11/21, start about 9am. (Griz away game) PREZ SEZ Tasks: replace 3-5 ballasts and tubes on the ceiling. Assemble 3 bookcases for our lobby library. Mark your calendar: On President Thursday, December 17, EAA Don Lorenzen 517 and MPA Five Valleys Hangar will hold the annual dinner to commemorate the 106th anniversary of powered flight by the Wright Brothers. The dinner will be held at Holiday Inn Downtown, 200 S Pattee Street, Missoula, Mt 59802, (406) beginning at 6:00 PM. Please see Really Big Meeting, Page-5. Don Seekers The good Impression worked both ways. peering, touching and discussing. 12-members of Frenchtown Boy Scout Troop 1922 descended on EAA517's Stevensville hangar under the delighted eyes of Gary Weyermann and Ray Aten for one of the year's most meaningful Young Eagles events. They were clear-eyed and straight. They moved from trucks to tarmac, to hangar, to Poitras Flight Simulators, to food and, finally, to airplanes Newly Elected Officers Your new officers have been elected: Eager to make a good impression. Inspecting everything, they moved quietly while examining, President: Sherry Rossiter Vice-President: Jim Younkin (Continued Page-3)

Page 2 November, 2009 Officers are quoted as saying, We believe it was driven out of the hanger and flown from the airport. This isn t just a little theft.

EAA517's Rich Poitras Flight Simulators were the big hit of indoor activities and proved the immense desire to learn on the part of Boy Scout Young Eagles, Saturday, October 17, at the chapter hangar

The Flight Simulators made all other points of the Young Eagles experience especially meaningful. These were not kids merely playing.

The Sandpoint Daily Bee newspaper of Sandpoint, ID reports that a plane that crashlanded in a clear-cut field near Granite Falls, WA is one stolen recently in Boundary County, ID.

Studies The Montana Department of Transportation has, for years, been executing and funding studies in the matters of statewide transportation: everything from bicycles to water transport.

Despite statewide grumbling about aviation noise and alleged safety issues, MDT produces glowing reports on General Aviation.

2 Page 2 November, 2009 Officers are quoted as saying, We believe it was driven out of the hanger and flown from the airport. This isn t just a little theft. They wanted to transport drugs or people somewhere. How Gifts Are Made The gift of learning, the thrill of teaching. Frenchtown Boy Scout Troop takes command of the stimulating simulators. EAA517's Rich Poitras Flight Simulators were the big hit of indoor activities and proved the immense desire to learn on the part of Boy Scout Young Eagles, Saturday, October 17, at the chapter hangar in Stevensville. The famed simulators occupied all of the limited free time the scouts had after breakfast and before flight. Scouts interviewed by Prop Wash showed that they had learned well. The Flight Simulators made all other points of the Young Eagles experience especially meaningful. These were not kids merely playing. They were young men learning and, even, teaching, said one observer. Here stands a new leader preparing to mount the Weyermann Aircraft. Major Theft! The Sandpoint Daily Bee newspaper of Sandpoint, ID reports that a plane that crashlanded in a clear-cut field near Granite Falls, WA is one stolen recently in Boundary County, ID. The Cessna 182 was damaged in the crash and the alleged thief escaped. The theft appears related to others including one in Creston, BC as well as to a stolen car. Studies The Montana Department of Transportation has, for years, been executing and funding studies in the matters of statewide transportation: everything from bicycles to water transport. Many of the studies seem to be ignored by print media and the public alike. Despite statewide grumbling about aviation noise and alleged safety issues, MDT produces glowing reports on General Aviation. A major exception to the ignoring-of-the-positive-sidesof-aviation paradigm comes in the Kalispell Daily Inter Lake newspaper. A recent story by John Stang, Kalispell at top in Montana Ranking, quotes an MDT report showing that the GA facility hosts 73 planes and it has a more than $10.1 million impact on Kalispell payrolls. It says that the airport's use generates $24 million in spending by businesses. The same study says that the Ravalli County Airport at Hamilton is number two in this regard with payroll impacts of $4.2 million. Similarly, consulting firm CDM wrote an MDT study of the Ravalli County Airport showing how the community might gain federal and other assistance in building financial health.

Page 3 November, 2009 MDT also offers the usual skills brochures and pamphlets on how to take care of airports like: Airport Turf

MDT's reports on aviation's large impact to its own city and county.

usefulness and the importance of General Aviation.

are scheduling a meeting for October or November to discuss alternatives and will keep you posted.

The election was held Octo- ber 19, at our Annual Meet- ing in our 32S Hangar Secretary: Duane Shinn.

3 Page 3 November, 2009 MDT also offers the usual skills brochures and pamphlets on how to take care of airports like: Airport Turf Building and Maintenance Airstrip Turf Development Streambank Wheatgrass The Ravalli Republic newspaper of Hamilton has ignored MDT's reports on aviation's large impact to its own city and county. Publicity, promotion and journal experts note that the information is under-used in helping the public understand airport usefulness and the importance of General Aviation. Costs of such studies benefiting transportation industries are high and there is the risk that they will cease to be available if not used well and frequently. One of the theories on media's bypassing positive information on aviation is the failure of pilots to request such positive coverage. MPA Calendar Representatives from Montana Aeronautics Division, Montana Pilots' Association and Recreational Aviation Foundation are scheduling a meeting for October or November to discuss alternatives and will keep you posted. Send comments to Rocky (Newly Elected from Page-1) The new officers will take over on January 1. They serve for a two year term. The election was held Octo- ber 19, at our Annual Meet- ing in our 32S Hangar Secretary: Duane Shinn. Dusk Appointed/Volunteer Newsletter Editor: Steve Rossiter Appointed/Volunteer Education Coordinator: Ray Aten November 7 - Deadline for the Nov/Dec issue of the Heading Bug. December 1 - Deadline of Comment Period: Lewis and Clark National Forest- Rocky Mountain Ranger District is proposing a maintenance fee of $10 per night at the Benchmark Airstrip (3U7)- Vanderiet Memorial Pilot's Campground. Your comments are important. Treasurer: Edi Stan Appointed/Volunteer Web Administrator: Larye Parkins Appointed/Volunteer Young Eagles Coordinator: Gary Weyermann

Page 4 November, 2009 Mountain Ranger District, Karen Horn, Recreation/Special Uses, khorn@fs.fed.us, telephone 406-466-5341 Ext. 131 or Michael A. Muñoz, District Ranger mamunoz@fs.fed.us. Mailing address: Rocky Mountain Ranger District, P.

DAR Nick Orach of Lewiston, ID, and Kalispell, MT (208) 750-6484, examines tool offerings.

Possibly Important Nancy Kimball of Kalispell's Daily Inter Lake newspaper says opposition to expanding the Kalispell City Airport is gaining steam, with a group of south Kalispell residents alleging

Newspaper Concerns The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that Gallatin Field at Bozeman appears on a list of airports that received federal funds for projects that were alleged to be low priorities.

4 Page 4 November, 2009 Mountain Ranger District, Karen Horn, Recreation/Special Uses, khorn@fs.fed.us, telephone Ext. 131 or Michael A. Muñoz, District Ranger mamunoz@fs.fed.us. Mailing address: Rocky Mountain Ranger District, P.O. Box 340, Choteau, MT December 2 Montana Pilots' Association 70 th Anniversary. March 4,5,6, 2010 Montana Aviation Conference, Hilton Garden, Missoula. DAR Nick Orach of Lewiston, ID, and Kalispell, MT (208) , examines tool offerings. Visitor The EAA517 PC Breakfast and tool auction brought FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative Nick Orach who inspected offerings and quizzed members about their needs. Possibly Important Nancy Kimball of Kalispell's Daily Inter Lake newspaper says opposition to expanding the Kalispell City Airport is gaining steam, with a group of south Kalispell residents alleging back-room deals and a cavalier attitude from City Hall. All comments on the newspaper's blog were negative toward General Aviation. Newspaper Concerns The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that Gallatin Field at Bozeman appears on a list of airports that received federal funds for projects that were alleged to be low priorities. The list comes from an activist organization that features itself a watchdog agency. What is it? From last month. It is an Emigh (pronounced A-me)Trogen. Only 56 were made. The plane featured externally ribbed wings and a 90Hp Continental engine. Steve's Project Update 162 Days to First Flight. By Steve Rossiter. Steve's Zenith CH-750 project up date: 159 Days to First Flight. The airplane shipping crate for Papa Fox (N750PF) has joined the engine on our hangar floor. It was delivered on October 29, 2009, with Gary Matson, Hank Butzel, and Frank Bretz in attendance. Airplane in a Box. Ray Atten's Zenith CH-601 build bench has had successful surgery having been spliced back together for a new life as a Zenith CH-750 build bench. Edi Stan was instrumental in helping make the bench trade out and relocation to the MSO Zenith build facility. On October 12, 2009, Sherry and I zoomed from Nashville, TN, to Mexico, MO, to tour the Zenith factory and fly the CH- 750 demonstrator. Sherry was beaming when she climbed out of the airplane as was I when I had my turn. We have made a good choice of projects. ****** CH-750 project photos by Gary Matson and Steve Rossiter.

Page 5 November, 2009 MT 59808 no later than December 12. If you have questions, please call Sherry at 542-5177. The Far Horizon Adventure is worthwhile in itself.

com Larye Parkins, Secretary, Webmaster, larye@parkins.org Sherry Rossiter, Treasurer ssrossiter@aol.com Gary Weyermann, Young Eagle Coordinator, Flyout Coordinator gweyermann@msn.

com The rarely seen and even more rarely photographed Nesting Bonanza. Really Big Meeting! Mark your calendars!

anniversary of the Wright Brothers first powered flight.

A two entree chicken and sirloin buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 PM followed by a short program and the traditional White Elephant gift exchange.

5 Page 5 November, 2009 MT no later than December 12. If you have questions, please call Sherry at The Far Horizon Adventure is worthwhile in itself. Amelia Earhart ( At Your Service Don Lorenzen, President djlorenzen@msn.com Ed Lovrien, Vice President edlovrien@msn.com Larye Parkins, Secretary, Webmaster, larye@parkins.org Sherry Rossiter, Treasurer ssrossiter@aol.com Gary Weyermann, Young Eagle Coordinator, Flyout Coordinator gweyermann@msn.com Craig Purdy, Ultralight Coordinator cmpurdy@msn.com Ray Aten, Education Coordinator rayaten@earthlink.net Jack Wiegman, Newsletter Editor capnbutch2000@yahoo.com The rarely seen and even more rarely photographed Nesting Bonanza. Really Big Meeting! Mark your calendars! MPA Five Valleys Hangar and EAA Chapter 517 will again have a joint dinner event on Thursday, December 17, to help us get into the holiday spirit as well as to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first powered flight. This year's dinner will be held in the Three Rivers Room at the Holiday Inn - Downtown (200 South Pattee Street) in Missoula beginning at 6:00pm. A two entree chicken and sirloin buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 PM followed by a short program and the traditional White Elephant gift exchange. Participation in the gift exchange is optional. The cost of the dinner is only $20 per person. Please make your checks out to EAA Chapter 517 and mail them to Sherry Rossiter, P.O. Box 16446, Missoula, Wise Words From Steve (but not necessarily by Steve) Let sleeping dogs lie. Let pilots exaggerate as much as they want. Meeting Joint EAA 517 and MPA- FVH Meeting on Monday, November 16, 7:00 PM, Missoula Airport Conference Room -- The program centers on mountain flying and survival. Our guest speaker is local flight instructor and corporate pilot Art Dysktra. Refreshments will be served.

Save December 17 on your calendar Props Washed This Month Seekers...1 PREZ SEZ...1 2010-2011 Newly Elected Officers..1 How Gifts Are Made...2 Major Theft!...2 Studies...2 MPA Calendar...3 Visitor.

6 Page 6 November, 2009 Shriek! More people are killed each year by donkeys than by airplane crashes. Upcoming CHAPTER MEETING NOVEMBER 16 7 PM PROGRAM: PILOT SURVIVAL MISSOULA AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM A JOINT EAA 517 AND MPA-FVH MEETING. Save December 17 on your calendar Props Washed This Month Seekers...1 PREZ SEZ Newly Elected Officers..1 How Gifts Are Made...2 Major Theft!...2 Studies...2 MPA Calendar...3 Visitor...4 Possibly Important...4 Newspaper Concerns...4 What is it? From last month...4 Steve's Project Update...4 The Far Horizon...5 Really Big Meeting!...5 Wise Words...5 Meeting...5 Shriek!...6 Upcoming...6 Prop Wash EAA Chapter 517 c/o Jack Wiegman 909 West Central Avenue, Suite 313 Missoula, MT (406) capnbutch2000@yahoo.com To:

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PROP WASH The Monthly Newsletter of EAA Chapter 517, Inc Got Your s? January 2010 For everyone interested in aviation! President s Message This is my first column as Chapter President after serving 8 years