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1 Website: Chapter Phone Number: President: Alan Witkin Vice President: Paul Cappa Secretary: Jack Olsen Treasurer: Peter Russell Web Editor: Paul Dowgewicz Newsletter Editor: Paul Dowgewicz Membership Coordinator: David Christman Young Eagles Coordinator: Jack Hilditch Events Coordinator: Position Vacant Skylark Airpark (7B6) Mailing Address: EAA Wells Road Broad Brook, CT For contact information Log in to: Next Meeting Wednesday September 9-7:00 PM Skylark Airport Pilot Lounge Planning for the Simsbury Fly-In, October 3 Young Eagles day, and Fall Safety Seminar. Demonstration of AOPA s new flight planner, AOPA Go Discuss officer nominations for We will show this month's EAA Chapter video Next Events EAA Tent at the Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show Sunday September 20-8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Visit us at the the Fly-in at the big green & yellow tent. We will have information about EAA, and how you can get involved in flying. We also have a mini-theater, and a flight simulator. Kids can learn parts of aircraft construction by riveting a name tag, and they can also shape and color a small propeller. Young Eagles Flights at Skylark Airpark, East Windsor, CT Saturday October 3 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM We will provide free introductory flights to kids 8-17 years old. For more information, visit our Young Eagles page, and the main Young Eagles page Membership Renewals Renew your chapter membership through the online store at or mail a check payable to EAA Chapter 1310 to the address at the bottom of this page. We'll get your membership card back to you. New Three Year Membership Save the hassle of renewing every year, and save some money. We now offer a 3 year membership for $60. Save $15. Chapter Clothing New chapter logo T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats are in, and will be available at our next meeting and event. Purchase items online at our store. Credit cards can now be used for purchasing memberships and clothing at our meetings and events.

2 Membership Meeting EAA Chapter 1310 August 12, 2015 Ceiling Unlimited Meeting called to order by Secretary Jack Olsen at 19:00. Thirteen members were present. Special thanks to Jim Glista for taking the minutes for me. Secretary s Report: Minutes of last meeting were accepted as published. Treasurer s Report: Date Income Expenses Balance $ /25/2015 props Simsbury $81.60 $8, $8, $8, /15/2015 Corn $64.00 $8, food corn roast $ $8, /16/2015 corn roast signs $70.00 $8, $8, corn roast $ $9, Membership Report No new activity Old Business Relocation Committee- The only change was a brief discussion concerning Southbridge as a location. Inventory Committee The trailers have not been inventoried yet. Simsbury Fly in Most of the propellers are done with 100 or so remaining. A work party is scheduled for September 4 to complete them. It should not take long. The Bradley Tracon tour is scheduled for September16 at 6 PM. Some of the pieces of the planes donated to the chapter by Don LaPointe have been picked up. Carl Pagano has volunteered to tow John s trailer Tuesday to complete the pick up. The club will pay him for the Fuel. New Business. The Corn Roast will be this Saturday 11 to 2. Planes will be on display for the Trolley Museum Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Angelo requested that we move the Christmas Party date from December 5 to December 12 so that he could accommodate a large party. Motion made and carried to do so. Paul handed out name tags. He has many tags. If you haven t received yours, please arrange to pick it up. Old Rhinebeck Airport is having an EAA appreciation day August 29 and 30. Simsbury Fly In is September 20 Meriden Fly In is October 3. The EAA Chapter video was shown. Meeting adjourned at 20:25 Bob Welch Wins EAA Silver Lindy Award 1958 Cessna 175 The fickle finger of fate smiled on the Moose plane at Oshkosh and we were awarded the "Silver Lindy" award. September, 2015 Page 2 of 14

3 I was preparing to leave 2 days early and canceling my volunteer work shifts at the seaplane docks when the judging HQ called me on the PA to report to their location where they asked when I planned on leaving OSH. I said later that day, and they said not to be, and to find a clean shirt and get myself cleaned up for the awards ceremonies. They Wouldn't say which award was in my near future, but said to ship all my camp gear home by Fed X or UPS cuz the plane would be over gross with award and bullshit bragging rights. They didn't lie, as since there are no small awards at Osh and when they got to the finals and it was time for the Grand Champions, and I hadn't been called yet. Only anticipated shock kept my swelling head from falling off. Then they started describing some guy they said was "A Pioneer in aviation for Progress and Perfection and in keeping with Charles Lindberg's quote that 'Progress and Quality are Inseparable'. And they then said my name. I didn't get right up cuz I was falling out of my chair at the time. After the ceremony I asked the judges how this happened since all week 10,000 planes were being constantly detailed for judging, and I was busy working, and the Moose plane sat moored in the lake lagoon with weeds and every bug still on it from Maine to Wisconsin. It was a great miracle I never saw coming. I never thought the little Moose Plane would score amongst the world s best for the Oscar of Aviation, but the judges loved what I flew to the show, and said they know it was a Grand Champion just for its First impression, and the feeling they got from it. They said to keep a level playing field so the corporates don't just buy the awards, the 1st judging category money can't buy and if you score high there you are hard to beat. They call it the Holy Shit, Oh Wow category of 1st impression. They said of the thousand competing seaplanes that happened twice this year. With the red and white just restored Beaver and the Moose plane. The Beaver took the Gold Lindy and put a "For Sale" sign in the window. So, the Lindy is now on tour with the Moose plane and is on display for viewing at the house on the Moose River where the story began. There is a perpetual burning holy candle next to it and all who see it are inspired and healed. Women are September, 2015 Page 3 of 14

4 instantly turned into senseless worshipers and I have to discipline myself to uphold the high standards of moral integrity I had before. The guys at the hangar hate me but at least to my face they call me "His Eminence". So on the only serious note in this message, as a comrade in he area of good press and bullshit so high we need wings to stay above it, I thought you'd appreciate the story of how much they enjoyed the Moose at Osh.. see ya soon. It s been a fun ride with the magazines and invitations to at least 40 air shows. The hype is hilarious, because you know I didn t seek that. It just made me happy they all enjoyed the Moose Plane to that degree. I went out there to volunteer, and give back, and I left there with much more than I gave. I said lots of silent thanks to Mike Milligan for helping me take the Silver Lindy after taking Best Floatplane this year at Sun N Fun. I guess this is as good as it gets. Bob finished saying that he still doesn t feel he lives up to the aviator they say he is. Last call for signing up for Bradley TRACON and Tower Tour The tour of Bradley TRACON and Tower is scheduled for Wednesday September 16 at 6:00 P.M. Deadline for signing up is the end of the chapter meeting on Wednesday September 9, or when we ve reached the maximum number of people signing up. Send an to info@eaa1310.org, or call to register. Tickets for Chapter 1310 / Skylark Annual Dinner Now Available Our annual dinner will be held on Saturday December 12 at Angelo s on Main, Rockledge Country Club, 289 South Main Street, West Hartford. Tickets are now available for $30.00 in the file cabinet drawer in the Skylark Pilot Lounge, and will be available soon at our online store for mail order credit card payment. There s a problem now with holding the item in the shopping cart. Social time and Appetizers begin at 6:00, and a buffet dinner will begin about 6:30. Coffee & tea are included. Other beverages will be available for purchase. Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show Sunday September 20 This is our biggest educational event of the year. We will have hands-on demonstrations for riveting, where kids can make a name tag for themselves to take home. Also they can get a small propeller to shape and color. We will have our flight simulator on site for people to try their hand at landing a plane at Simsbury or Bradley. We will need volunteers throughout the day. Let us know NOW if you can help out, and you will get a free T-shirt, free parking, and a free lunch! The 30th anniversary Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show will be held on Sunday, September 20 from 8 AM to 3 PM. This is the largest of its kind in New England. We feature 750 great airplanes and cars of virtually every type and vintage, plus over 100 activities, exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers to interest the entire family. We are like a very special kind of country fair, with special emphasis on airplanes and cars. Yes, September, 2015 Page 4 of 14

5 dogs are welcome, and we even provide them a watering station. For some great photos of our show, courtesy of the Hartford Courant, click here. The photos on the right margins are courtesy of Phil Worley and the Simsbury Camera Club. There's also a great story and photos about our event at This year's special features include: Shriners parade, with clowns and funny cars Radio Control Model Airplane Flying Demonstration Aerial Banner Tow Pickup and Dropoff Demo Yankee Clippers Formation Flying Team Waco Biplane Rides Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Aircraft LifeStar Medivac Helicopter on display - Come meet the crew Live music by The Jolly Beggars and Organized Chaos Ben and Jerry's and many other specialty food vendors New Cars and Airplanes on display by their dealers Kids' activities - Kiddeland, face painting, and more Local artisans with fun products from T-shirts to toys to craft items Judging and Trophies for cars and airplanes Free seminars (See the section below on FAA Seminars) Delicious pancake breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices Our venue is Simsbury Airport, and is designed so you can see our airplanes and cars up close and talk with their proud owners. Our airplanes range from antiques dating back to the 1920's, to homebuilts, helicopters, small former military aircraft, and brand new models on display by dealers. The Car Show portion of our event features old autos, brand new exotic vehicles, hot rods, muscle cars, ex-military vehicles, and new cars of almost every make. Airplane and car owners are urged to display their vehicles for judging, and we award trophies in many categories. There is no entry fee, but your donation is appreciated. Nearby parking is available at $10, with proceeds helping to benefit the Boy Scouts. Handicapped parking and restrooms are available. We are the Simsbury Flying Club, and proceeds from this event help keep our airport in operation. As a non-profit, all-volunteer group, we receive no funding from any governmental agency. Special thanks for assistance by Porter and Chester Institute for our Car Show, to Chapter 324 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, and to our many Event Sponsors. Myricks EAA 196 Fly-in, Sunday, September 20, 2015 Join EAA Chapter 196 and pilots from the New England region for their annual fall fly-in and cook-out at Myricks Field (1M8) in Berkley, MA. Featuring Airplanes - vintage, modern, ultralight, and experimental Classic cars Burgers and dogs from the EAA 196 grill Candy drop, and more all in the intimate setting of an old-time grass airfield. 10:30 am to 3 pm, Myricks Airport, 168 Padelford Street, Berkley, MA Contact: Andy Goldstein youngeagles@eaa196.org September, 2015 Page 5 of 14

6 Gil Midford Project update I have the canopy cut and drilled. The forward canopy has been drilled and counter sink. A little more final trimming and the canopy will be ready for final assembly. I know this doesn t look like much with all of the protective plastic and duct tape but this part of the airplane was a lot of work to get right. Once the canopy is complete I will need some chapter members help to get the fuselage off the ground so that the landing gear can be installed. September 24 End Date for 'Flight Watch' Frequency AOPA is reminding members that the FAA will discontinue the universal Flight Watch frequency MHz for in-flight weather services on September 24. This is a change from the previously announced date of October 1. Weather services provided under the Flight Watch program En route Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) will continue to be provided via charted frequencies pilots use to obtain weather information, open and close flight plans, and for updates on NOTAMs and temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). Pilots also may continue to use the universal frequency MHz, the FAA said. The FAA also will end the little-used Remote Airport Advisory Service in the continental United States. The changes come as pilots transition "from traditional Flight Service assistance to more automated and web-based tools to obtain services. Through the use of updated technology Flight Service is taking the September, 2015 Page 6 of 14

7 opportunity to eliminate redundancies and underutilized services," the FAA informed pilots in a message on its website. Providing the weather services on local flight service frequencies will resolve issues of bleed-over and frequency congestion that have occurred on MHz. Another advantage of the change will be the availability of the services on Flight Service frequencies monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as opposed to the limited monitoring of MHz, said Rune Duke, AOPA director of government affairs for airspace and air traffic. AOPA has worked with the FAA to make pilots aware that the frequency MHz will be decommissioned, and is working to assure pilots that the in-flight weather services will continue to be provided on other frequencies. After September 24, the FAA will continue to monitor MHz for several months to assist pilots in locating a local frequency, the agency said. The Remote Airport Advisory Service to be ended affects 19 airports, and is provided remotely by Flight Service personnel. The FAA has cited a substantial decrease in demand for the service now that many of the airports have been equipped with automated weather and air traffic control. The FAA will issue NOTAMs for each airport at which the service will be discontinued, and will update flight information publications during regular publication cycles. The Airport Advisory Service in Alaska will continue to be provided, the FAA said. The Swarm Manned Aerial Vehicle Multirotor Super Drone Published on Aug 29, 2015 Many of us have seen the manned cluster balloon flights with the pilot carried on a lawn chair. Now someone in the UK has gone to the next level with The Swarm man carrying multi-rotor airborne contraption. It has 54 counter-rotation propellers, six grouped control channels with KK2.15 stabilization. Take off weight 148kg, max lift, approx. 164kg. Endurance: 10 minutes. Power approx. 22KW. Just a bit of fun for my self, never intended for making a significant journey or flying much above head height. Approx cost Props at 18 in were the largest I could find with contra rotating pitches and so defines much of the layout. Also the fine pitch allows them to turn at high speed which reduces motor weight for a given power. Motor KV chosen to work with 4 cell batteries with 20% or so control margin. This low margin maximizes the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) efficiency, higher margin results in higher circulating current losses in the ESC and motor, reducing endurance. 54 chosen as this fits the hexagonal close pack layout. 6 more could be added in the centre. 18 in props at 5000 rpm though hazardous, are still much less so than 6, 5 ft ones. Where could you get a low power 5ft prop from weighing less than 1Kg with opposite pitches? The 54 gives good redundancy as mechanical and September, 2015 Page 7 of 14

8 power electronic systems are the main failure areas. I have had one ESC randomly fail already. Controls could be made fully redundant (9 x KK2.15s) so only the control sticks (and pilot) are single failure points. Redundancy increases the likely hood of failure but reduces the consequences. Props are standard RC aircraft types used at a relatively low fraction of their thrust/rpm capability. So should be reliable though needlessly heavy. Being inline with my head the polycarbonate dome is for protection. The polythene bubble balloons up catching some ground effect pressure rise contributing to lift. It also doubles as a rain shelter... Batteries, ESC and motor are close together to minimize wiring weight which is significant because of the high current 30A. Also the battery damps vibration. Individual batteries mean some may run down a little quicker than others. The front and rear groups are used for pitching, a more common maneuver so far than roll. No one has spotted the biggest flaw! That is the large number of props running at high speed means the net torque reactions are relatively low, so the craft has little yaw authority. So it probably needs a tail rotor for spot turns. The New England Air Museum Will Hold Three Events on Sunday, October 11th, 2015 The first event is the Fall Open Cockpit Day. Visitors will be permitted to climb into the cockpits of up to twelve aircraft. These include the Vietnam era Huey helicopter; the North American F-100 Super Sabre jet fighter; the Coast Guard HH-52 rescue helicopter; Lockheed F-104C Starfighter and many more. The Hartford County EAA Chapers have an informational table display at the open cockpit events. Please volunteer to spend a few hours to help inform people about EAA and our chapter. You don t have to pay admission to staff the table. The second event of the day will be the 4th Annual Great New England RC Swap Meet. This event is co-sponsored by the Wintonbury Flying Club and is included with Museum admission. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn all aspects of RC aviation from remote control airplane enthusiasts. All types of RC aircraft, parts and accessories will be available for purchase. RC simulators will be available for visitors to try. The Museum Gift Shop will conduct a used book and magazine sale at bargain prices! Museum educators will provide hands-on activities for younger visitors and the Museum s Flight Sim Spot full-flight simulator experience will be available throughout most of the day. For the convenience of visitors, a food vendor will be on site serving sandwiches, snacks and beverages. The Open Cockpit program runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the Museum and Gift Shop staying open until 5:00 PM. Admission is $12.50 for ages 12 and up, $11.50 for seniors 65 and up and $7.00 for ages 4 to 11. Children under 3 are admitted free. For more information, visit or call (860) Sneakers or rubber-soled shoes are recommended September, 2015 Page 8 of 14

9 Upcoming FAA Safety Seminars in our Area Preparing For The Unexpected: 'Do The Right Thing' Proficiency, It's A Lot More That Just Flying The Aircraft Tuesday, September 8, 2015, starting at 19:00 Speakers: Doug Stewart, Jim Adams Ceiling Unlimited All too often pilots will act impulsively when faced with an unexpected event, and sometimes their "startle response" will weld the final link in the chain, leading to a fatal accident. During this presentation, Doug Stewart will present a variety of scenarios to help you prepare for the unexpected. He will discuss: how to counter the "startle response"; the proper thing to do if you have an inadvertent IMC encounter; how "threat and error management" can make you a safer pilot; the proper response to engine failures at any time from takeoff to landing; and how to do the right thing when the unexpected happens to you. Be sure to join us for a Cookout at 6:00 PM, sponsored by Fitchburg Pilots Association. Click on this link and register TODAY. Bullock Aviation Services Airport Blvd. Fitchburg, MA Unmanned Aviation- Whats it all About UAV, suas, RC, Drone Technology and Operations in the NAS Wednesday, September 16, 2015, starting at 19:00 Speakers: Hal M. Staniloff, Jim Adams The goal of this multimedia presentation is to disseminate knowledge about suas/uav or drone technology. Unmanned aircraft (UA) configurations and technology will be showcased and discussed along with examples of present-day applications. Current regulatory landscape regarding operations in the NAS, as well as safety issues facing certificated pilots encountering these machines will also be addressed. RC hobbyists and aerial photography/videography enthusiasts will benefit greatly from this presentation as well. Examples of UA will be on display; Q&A as time permits. Refreshments provided by Worcester Area Pilots Association. Click on the link below and register TODAY. Worcester Airport Terminal Building Airport Dr. First Floor Worcester, MA The program is held on the first floor in the airport terminal building. Auto parking at the terminal is free until midnight. Aircraft parking, fee waived at Rectrix Aero Center. Please register in advance at: September, 2015 Page 9 of 14

10 Simsbury 30th Anniversary Fly-In and Wings Seminar How Does It Fly, The Science Behind the Art of Flying Sunday, September 20, 2015, starting at 09:30 Speakers: Jason Archer, Terry Keller, Jim Adams Ceiling Unlimited Plan to arrive early. Visit the FAASTeam Booth and pick up the latest safety info. Wings credit and noncredit presentations all day. Seminar Seating is limited so please register on line for the WINGS seminar "How does it fly" scheduled at 09:30 at: This presentation goes beyond the basics of aerodynamics, weather principals, weight and balance and high altitude flight. This is a hands on demonstration of why you need to learn the principals of flight to keep you safe. For info, please go to: Seminars are held in the hangar below the windsock. Simsbury Airport 94 Wolcott Rd Simsbury, CT The airport is located just East-North-East of RT on Wolcott Rd. Simsbury Airport will be officially closed to arrivals and departures from 11:50 to 1:20 pm to facilitate event activities on the runway. Flybys and Low Passes are NOT permitted at any time. This event presented by EAA Chapter 324 and the Simsbury Flying Club. Simsbury Flying Club Annual Event. Stop by and spend the day. Visit the FAA Safety Team Booth and pick up some of the latest info on aviation safety, Wings credit and non-credit presentations all day. INFORMATION FOR THOSE ARRIVING BY AUTO Spectator Parking: There is plenty of parking available on and near the airport. We provide Handicapped parking close to the airport entry. Please see the Event Map for parking locations and entry points. Parking is $10 per vehicle to benefit the Boy Scouts. If you are attending the FAASTeam Seminar, tell the Boy Scouts and they will wave the parking fee. Admission to the Event: There is no admission fee, but we would be grateful for your donation as you enter the venue. Your donation keeps our airport alive. INFORMATION FOR ARRIVING AIRCRAFT Simsbury airport will be officially closed to arrivals/departures from 11:50 to 1:20 pm in order to permit event activities on the runway. Absolutely no flybys or low passes are allowed at any time. FAA has established arrival/departure procedures, which must be followed. If you are planning to fly in, please check notams! All arrival and departure information is avaliable at the FlyIn Website. Click here, then Click on the Pilot Info Link on the left of the page. September, 2015 Page 10 of 14

11 SEMINARS Ceiling Unlimited Located in the metal hangar beneath the orange windsock. Follow the signs. We are pleased to present these seminars for your education and enjoyment. There is no cost to attend. Seating is limited, so it's first come first served. 9:30 AM How Does It Fly Jason Archer and Terry Keller A fun-filled session in which Jason and Terry demonstrate - literally! - the science behind the basic principles of flight. If you think you already knew, wait until you see this presentation. WINGS credit given. 10:45 AM Radio Control Modeling Central CT. Radio Control Club You'll see an amazing demo of RC aerobatic flying during the noon hour today. Come to this seminar, meet the folks from CCRCC, see their models up close, learn how they work, and consider getting involved in this great hobby. No Wings Credit. Noon Learning To Fly Steve Smith Steve owns and operates our flight school, Future Flyers of Connecticut. He and his instructors have taught people of all ages how to fly. If you've ever thought about learning to fly, this is your chance to find out what's involved, the ground study, the cost, and more. Lots of opportunity for questions. No Wings Credit. 1:15 PM Seaplane Flying Ken Costa Ken is with the New England Seaplane Pilots' Association. Come learn about this very different kind of flying. It requires additional training, but the result is an experience like no other in aviation. Ken will have lots of photos to share. If you are considering a Seaplane Rating, or just want to learn more about water flying, Ken can offer guidance. No Wings Credit. Hartford IMC Club Monthly Mastering The Art Of Instrument Navigation & Instrument Training Scenario Discussion Tuesday, September 22, 2015, starting at 18:00 Speakers: Christopher Carrozzella At this meeting an Instrument flying scenario will be presented and debated. The IMC Club provides organized hangar flying focused on building proficiency in instrument flying believing that safety and proficiency are developed through education and experience. Our Monthly meetings use real world scenarios to engage our members. You do NOT have to be instrument rated to attend. Following the presentation we will conclude with the question; "What would you Do?". Refreshments will be served. Click this link and register TODAY! Meriden Airport 213 Evansville Ave Meeting Room, Airport Terminal Meriden, CT Event is sponsored by the Hartford Chapter of the IMC Club in conjunction with the Meriden Aviation Center, KMMK's new flight school! At IMC Club, our purpose is to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. Along with IFR flying and monthly local chapter meetings, we offer a resource-rich website which provides an electronic experience base. Our intent is to create a community of pilots in order to share information, provide recognition, foster September, 2015 Page 11 of 14

12 communications, promote safety and build proficiency in instrument flying. IMC Club Chapters offer monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experiences. For additional Information about IMC Clubs visit Meriden Airport Fly-In and Wings Seminar Pilot proficiency, Why It Matters. Saturday, October 3, 2015, starting at 10:00 Speakers: Graeme J.W. Smith, Jim Adams Something for Every Aviator. Three topics back to back: 10:00 Proficiency Matters, by Graeme J.W. Smith. This seminar examines aspects of primary training, recurrent training, airwork and regular practice of emergency drills to help you stay proficient in your flying. Find out why it is imperative that you always fly as if your next flight were your flight review, and why complacency can lead to an unfortunate outcome! Click this link and register TODAY. Meriden Airport 213 Evansville Ave. Terminal Building Meriden, CT Seminar Schedule 10:00 AM Proficiency Matters - Graeme Smith This seminar has WINGS credit. Preparation is the key to success in any endeavor! It's no different in aviation. History has taught us that inadequate pre-flight planning can often lead to undesirable outcomes... including accidents! At this exclusive briefing we'll discuss how thorough preparation for a long cross country trip, along with recurrent training and proficiency made the difference in the life of one pilot who made it to the ground safely after the engine quit! Attend this meeting and hear this exciting story! Please Pre-Register to ensure you receive your WINGS Credit by clicking on the link below! This seminar examines aspects of primary training, recurrent training, airwork and regular practice of emergency drills to help you stay proficient in your flying. Find out why it is imperative that you always fly as if your next flight were your flight review, and why complacency can lead to an unfortunate outcome! At this seminar we will discuss an aircraft incident involving an engine failure. We will review the decisions the pilot made to ensure a successful outcome. Be prepared to Aviate, Navigate and Communicate your way to a runway or off airport landing.. What decisions would you have made during the emergency? Hear the pilot s frank admission as to which simple en-route checklist item overlooked through complacency, probably caused this preventable emergency in the first place. 11:30 AM The Battle of Britain Experience - Graeme Smith This seminar does not have WINGS credit is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain the most significant air superiority contest in history. In this presentation Graeme J W Smith will outline the difficulties faced by the British in aircraft supply and pilot training as they struggled to make up their losses while facing daily odds of 5:1 against. Illustrated with photography from the present day of the South East of England where the Battle took place - the talk includes discussion of 1940 pilot flying equipment, Graeme s preparation to fly the Tiger Moth September, 2015 Page 12 of 14

13 and Harvard trainers culminating in flying the Supermarine Spitfire. Wing Commander Tom Neil who was aged 19 during the Battle provides veteran commentary (by video) as to how it really was in :00 PM "So You Want To Learn How to Fly!" Check out this panel discussion on what it takes to learn how to fly and become a Private Pilot. The panel will consist of 2 veteran Certified flight instructors from the Meriden Aviation Center, a Designated Medical Examiner, a corporate pilot, and an instrument-rated private pilot. Our moderator will engage the panel with key questions about the flight and ground training requirements to become a FAA certified Private Pilot. You will learn answers right from the FAA Regulations about how many hours are required to solo an airplane and to become a private pilot. You will also learn about the costs associated with flight training as well as the medical requirements from our flight examiner. Our corporate pilot will provide insight into what it takes to become a professional pilot. This is one discussion you won t want to miss especially if you have been leaning or wondering if you have the right stuff to learn to fly. EAA May Acquire IMC Club Program July 21, EAA and the IMC Club have signed a letter of intent regarding EAA s possible acquisition of the IMC program. This letter, signed this week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, is only a preliminary step toward further discussion of a closer relationship with no legal commitments yet made. Our discussions with the IMC Club began as all of us looked for a way to give longterm stability for the IMC concept, which enhances safety for aviators with instrument ratings and others involved in flight, said Rick Larsen, EAA s vice president of communities and member programs. EAA has always been about the sharing of knowledge and information among its members, and the IMC Club concept is another way to bring that to EAA members and other aviators by possibly leveraging the EAA chapter network. An EAA-owned IMC program might include such components as providing EAA chapters with the ability to incorporate IMC programming; monthly scenarios within IMC programming that would facilitate discussion and learning; and shared resources within EAA membership and chapters to increase the reach and impact of IMC programming. Ultimately, we all share the same goal: making better and safer pilots throughout the flying community, Larsen said. As this letter of intent is only a preliminary document with no legal commitments, further information will be released when and if any formal agreement or transaction is completed. September, 2015 Page 13 of 14

14 2015 Local Aviation Event Schedule Reoccurring Events Chapter 1310 Meetings 2 nd Wednesday 7 PM April-October 2 nd Saturday 10 AM November, January, February, March at Skylark Airport Chapter 166 Meetings Last Sunday of month 7:30 PM (Except July, Nov & Dec) at UTC Customer Training Center Chapter 27 Meetings 3 rd Sunday of month, 10 AM at Meriden Airport September 12 - Pancake Breakfast, Chapter 146, Kline Kill Airport September 20 Simsbury Fly-In EAA Chapter Displays October 3 Young Eagles Flights, Chapters 1310 & 166, Skylark Airport October 11 New England Air Museum Open Cockpit Day EAA Chapter Information Table October 17 - Fall Taildragger & Experimental Fly-In, Safety Seminar & Cookout November 7 Pancake Breakfast Chapter 1310, Skylark Airport November 20 Annual Dinner & Meeting Chapter 166 December 12 Annual Dinner Chapter 1310 (Note date change to December 12) EAA Chapter 1310, Inc. 54 Wells Road Broad Brook CT September, 2015 Page 14 of 14