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.. Thanks to all the folks that were able to make our May TXAAA

) and everyone was so kind as I attempted to muddle through in

I particularly enjoyed Lanny s description of his ongoing

He certainly doesn t lack for long term projects.

1 TEXAS CHAPTER ANTIQUE AIRPLANE ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018 Vice Presidents Corner... Thanks to all the folks that were able to make our May TXAAA meeting at Propwash! Attendance was great (I think I counted 52!) and everyone was so kind as I attempted to muddle through in Joel s absence. Those were some big shoes I was trying to fill. I particularly enjoyed Lanny s description of his ongoing projects. I hope I am around when the Zero get to fly again. He certainly doesn t lack for long term projects. I also didn t realize the wonderful service that Angel Flight provides. It is a real opportunity for us to share the gift of flight with those in need. I look forward to seeing everyone at the next meet. Thank goodness Joel is BACK!! Keep the antiques flying! Jack Page 1

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6 Vintage Airplanes of Texas - Luscombe N71556 By Dan Linn Luscombe N71556 is a 65hp 8A owned by Matt Hood of Argyle, Texas. Matt purchased the Luscombe in 2014 from his dad in Indiana and brought it to Texas. It is not what the owner would call a show plane but a flyer. It has had some interesting adventures in its life. The logs tell the tale of an off airport landing. The metal doesn t shine of new aluminum but that suits Matt just fine. Winning awards wasn t in the plans for this ship even though it won a Most Original award at the Blakesburg, Iowa antique fly-in! Matt flies the airplane often and loves sharing flights with others. One day I caught Matt at the gas pumps at Northwest Regional airport as he prepared to launch on a tailwheel lesson for a daring young aviator. The mission for this little Luscombe is not to gather dust. It is to introduce the next generation of pilots to cool vintage airplanes. Based at Northwest Regional it shares a hangar with a classy Cessna 170. When not flying Boeings for Southwest Airlines you will find Matt flying various airplane types over North Texas. Most likely sharing stories of flying airplanes from another time. Minutes of the General Meeting May 19th, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 12:42 by Vice President Jack Fulford. Due to the good weather, about a dozen airplanes flew in and there were 49 members and guests in attendance. Agenda: Lanny Parcell told us about his Lockeed 21 project and the Torra, Torra, Zero Replica used in the movie. Troy Whistman gave a talk on the Angel flight organization and the good work they do flying sick kids to the medical facilities in the north Texas area. Thanks to the members who setup the buffet every month. Happy birthday and anniversary to the May members. Treasurer s Report: Joetta gave the treasury report. A motion was made for approval and seconded by the members. Previous Meeting Minutes: A motion to approve the last month s meeting notes, as published in the Newsletter was submitted, seconded, and approved by the members. Old Business: Joel is still working with Butler Brown Insurance to get our chapter insurance. We are waiting to hear from the other chapters because the more chapters on the policy the lower the cost. Joel is planning a drive/fly-out to visit Scott Glover s Museum in Mount Pleasant on June 2nd. Please let him know if you re interested. Classified FOR SALE: 1 Jacobs R Hp 165 Hr smoh, 1 Stearman 220 Cont. motor mount, 1 Leise Nevill 50 amp gen,1946 Cessna 120 airframe. Contact at (940) Bob Landrum 11/16 T-HANGER FOR RENT: At Clark Airport, Justin,TX. $ per month. Contact Al Hilton / STINSON MODEL 10 $29,000 AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE - Fully restored in ATT 1698, Lycoming O-235 (222 hours SMOH from Factory). Cleveland Toe Brakes (both sides), Garmin GNC 300, Transponder, 40 Gal Fuel, Original Metal Wheel pants included. MAKE OFFER!! Contact Daniel Anderson, Owner - located Venus, TX USA Telephone: Ltnads@hotmail.com 11/16 New Business: It was announced that the hangar owner where the chairs/supplies are kept will be charging $100 per month rent. A motion was made, seconded, and passed that the chapter will pay the rent. It was announced that the next meeting will be on June 16th at Bo Case s hangar, Fairview Airport. (NOTE the date has been changed to June 23 due to Fathers day on June 17th) A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting ended at 1:10 Respectfully submitted by Terry Wallace, Secretary Texas Chapter AAA Page 6

FOR DRIVERS: From I-35W go west on 407 to the red light just over the railroad tracks. Take a left and go south to the next red light.

7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018 Next Meeting: Jun 23rd - Bo Case s hangar, Fairview Airport. NOTE: the date change due to Father s day on June 17th. FOR FLYERS: Fairview Airport (7TS0) is about three miles NE of Rhome, and four miles W of Propwash Airport. The 17/35 runway is 2500 feet and a nice GREEN turf. FOR DRIVERS: From I-35W go west on 407 to the red light just over the railroad tracks. Take a left and go south to the next red light. Take a right and go west about eight miles as you enjoy the many curves. Turn left on to Greben Lane, next road past Dillavou Ln, and look for all the airplanes that will fly in. UPCOMING MEETINGS 2018: July 14 - Frontiers of Flight Museum, Love Field August 18 - Jim Austin s, Northwest West Regional Airport September 15 - Pelican s Landing, Cedar Mills Airport October 12 / 13 - Annual Fly-In, Gainesville Airport November 17 - Laurie Mitchell s, Fairview Airport December 15 - Golden Corral, Keller TX FLYINS OF INTEREST 2018: July EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI (OSH) August 29 September 1 - National AAA Fly-In, Blakesburg, IA (IA27) October Ranger Airfield, Fly-In & Airshow, Ranger, TX (F23) October Fall Festival of Flight, TX AAA Annual Fly-In, Gainesville, TX (GLE) October Flying M Ranch, Reklaw, TX (7TA7) Need Aviation Hardware? HAIRE AVIATION LLC Jerry T. Haire / Richard N. Haire haireav@haireaviation.com Bus. (940) Fax (888) TEXAS CHAPTER ANTIQUE AIRPLANE ASSOCIATION Membership Application - Renewal Form Name: Spouse: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: National Aircraft Type: AAA No. (Ownership of an aircraft is not required) To start or renew membership in the Texas Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association please furnish the above information and send it with $25.00(payable to Texas AAA) to: Treasurer, Texas Antique Airplane Association, 5416 Catlow Valley Rd., Ft. Worth, TX Page 7

Texas Chapter Antique Airplane Association 2417 Stonegate Dr. N. Bedford, TX 76021 KEEP THE ANTIQUES FLYING MEMBERSHIP AND DUES OWNERSHIP OF AN AIRPLANE IS NOT REQUIRED.

Visit our Web site at www.texasantiqueairplane.org or www.txaaa.org for details and a printable Application Form. New Members Dues are PRO RATED, contact an Officer for correct amount.

8 Texas Chapter Antique Airplane Association 2417 Stonegate Dr. N. Bedford, TX KEEP THE ANTIQUES FLYING MEMBERSHIP AND DUES OWNERSHIP OF AN AIRPLANE IS NOT REQUIRED. The only Requirement is a Love of Airplanes and the Fellowship of those who share that Passion. Membership and Dues for the Texas Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association are $25.00 per year. Visit our Web site at or for details and a printable Application Form. New Members Dues are PRO RATED, contact an Officer for correct amount. NOTE: Membership expires on September 30 each year. Send dues and address changes to TXAAA Treasurer, 5416 Catlow Valley Rd. Fort Worth, TX The Texas Chapter supports and encourages membership in the National Antique Airplane Association. For Information about joining the National AAA, Visit their Web site at or antiqueairfield@sirisonline. com or you may write: Antique Airplane Association, Antique Airfield, Bluegrass Road, Ottumwa, IA See a color newsletter on our web site at Board Members President: Joel Meanor 1015 Trail Ridge Ct. Keller, TX (817) joelmeanor@gmail.com Vice President: Jack Fulford 1908 Haversham Drive Flower Mound, TX (469) fulford1@verizon.net, Secretary: Terry Wallace 2417 Stonegate Dr. North Bedford, TX (817) (Cell) wallacete@cs.com Treasurer: Joetta Reetz 5416 Catlow Valley Rd. Fort Worth, TX (817) (Cell) joetta.reetz@yahoo.com Activities Coordinators: Terry Doyle 2946 Oak Forest Grapevine, TX (817) (Home) (817) (Cell) res05093@msn.com Phil and Margaret Cook 1628 Fuqua Flower Mound, TX (972) jpcookie1@verizon.net Web site Designer: Marianna Sokolich 4308 Lavaca Drive Plano, TX Newsletter Designer: Barry Wallace 197 Sandridge Drive Collinsville, IL (618) (Cell) wallacebarry1@gmail.com Historian: G.R. Dennis Price P.O. Box Austin, TX (512) (Cell) grdprice@yahoo.com Past President: Terry Wallace 2417 Stonegate Dr. North Bedford, TX (817) (Cell) wallacete@cs.com Fly-In Chairman: Joel Meanor 1015 Trail Ridge Ct. Keller, TX (817) joelmeanor@gmail.com National Director: Terry Wallace 2417 Stonegate Dr. North Bedford, TX (817) (Cell) wallacete@cs.com Texas State Director: Jim Dougherty 815 Blossomwood Dr. Arlington, TX (817) jimmy7576@sbcglobal.net Page 8

President s Message...

TEXAS CHAPTER ANTIQUE AIRPLANE ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016 President s Message... Our July 9th meeting was at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, on Love Field, with over 50 people in attendance. It