February 2007 EAA Ultralight Chapter 1 Issue 327 Can you name this mystery ultralight spotted at Oshkosh past? See page 4 for answer Microlite Flyers President Steve Magdic N71 W27015 Meadow Wood Ln Sussex, WI 53089 (262) 820-9938 stevemagdic@1psgcom Vice-President / Editor Corey Cassavant 4171 S 1st St Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 305-1308 cassavac@msoeedu Treasurer Geri Zaretzke 4720 Martha Lane Pewaukee WI 53072-1540 (262) 781-2251 Secretary Marie Sullivan 7376 Bay St Lannon, WI 53046 (262) 251-1822 bsully1927@aolcom Director At Large Bob Sullivan 7376 Bay St Lannon, WI 53046 (262) 251-1822 bsully1927@aolcom Membership Chairperson Tom Corso 1540 Cedar Lane Waukesha, WI 53188 Safety / Ops Joseph Imilkowski 5501 Jan Drive Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 271-8614 w9cwd@charternet Young Eagles Coordinator Ed Haberl swampymarsh@charternet Website! wwweaaul1org Technical Counselors Fred Flood 3429 W Parnell Ave Milwaukee WI 53221 (414) 282-7502 Bonnie Eales-Jensen (262) 894-4840 Next Meeting February 13 th 2007, 7:30PM at Lakeview Banquet Center March Newsletter Submission Deadline: February 23 rd
President s Perspective February Topics Sorry I ve been out of touch with the Chapter for a couple months I ve been very busy with my work Please read below the topics we ll be discussing at the upcoming meeting Hope to see you there Ultralight pilots still may use the aeronautical experience (flight hours) after the January 31, 2007 deadline Ski Plane Fly In Jan 27th Family Flight Fest Feb 24-25 @ Museum Hops and Props Winter Events I had a chance to read a bit about the turnout at the ski plane fly in up in Oshkosh this past weekend It seems that there were about 20 aircraft that attended and twice that number of drive in s It s become quite a popular event over the years I had read about one KitFox pilot that made the 900+ mile round trip despite the cold and wind I ll try to have more of that story at the upcoming meeting Hope to see you all at Lakeview on Tuesday February 13th Steve Magdic 2007 Ul/Light Sport Safety Seminar / Wisconsin Rapids Saturday, March 3 2007 Rupenthal / LacLabelle fly in Oconomowoc 7th 1st 2007 World Of Flight Calendars Sport Pilot Training Options FAA Graphical TFR Web Site And much more! More news about alcohol in fuel The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin concerning the addition of alcohol to auto fuels used by general aviation aircraft The Bulletin can be viewed at the web address listed below, or contact Steve Magdic or Corey Cassavant for a copy http://wwwfaagov/aircraft/safety/alerts/saib/media/ce-07-06pdf Page 2
Other Local Events 14th Annual Ultralight and Light Aviation Safety Seminar Saturday, March 3rd Hotel Mead & Conference Center Wisconsin Rapids, WI Registration at 8:00 AM Seminar 9:00 am to 4:00 pm FREE Admission Qualifies as a FAA "WINGS" event A full day of great speakers Plenty of Door prizes as well as Big Ticket raffle prizes Presented by Wisconsin Ultralight and Light Sport Aviation Advisory Counsel and Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Bureau of Aeronautics For more information contact: Steve Krueger (715) 536-8828 Jack LaSee (715) 223-4540 Dan Marlenga (715) 359-7377 Harold Benisch (608) 279-6829 John Glynn (608) 387-0072 Jim Beckman (608) 362-9118 Tony Borchardt (715) 845-3018 http://wwwav8safeorg/wulachtml Chapter 444 is hosting a Chile Cookout on Feb 10th at Poppy s Field (Feb 11 if inclement weather) ½ the runway will be snow, ½ the runway will be plowed Come on wheels or skis or by car! 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Chapter 41 is hosting a Pulled Pork Cookout on Feb 17 at Brennand Airport Club Hanger (#11) Please respond to Bill Johnston at bill@bjohnstoncom or call Sally at 475-0789 by February 10th if you are planning to attend, we would like a headcount 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Page 3
Cover Trivia The photo is of a Diehl XTC amphibious ultralight aircraft The Diehl XTC hydro light is an amphibious ultralight aircraft It uses a twin cylinder 24 horsepower KFM engine in a pusher configuration for power It uses a canard and has twin tail rudders, and spoilerons on the wings The pilot sits in the middle of the craft, with a small windshield All three wheels retract and the nosewheel is steerable The craft is very pitch sensitive and the 24 hp engine is not enough power for this weight and design of craft Empty Weight: 240 lbs Gross Weight: 510 lbs Wing Span: 32 ft Wing Area: 155 sq ft Engine: 107 KFM - 2 to 1 belt drive Cruise Speed: 55 mph Stall Speed: 25 mph VNE: 70 mph Construction: Composite construction Building time: 400 hrs Original Manufacturer Diehl Aero Nautical Secretary s Report Not Available at time of printing Treasurer s Report Not Available at time of printing SEND US YOUR AIRPORT INFO! We're looking for info on your favorite airports to post on our web site for the benefit of our members Send the GPS coordinates, runway info, radio frequencies, and any special information (like please call ahead or 30 power lines 500 off approach to runway 36 ) to our Webmaster at ameiliaul1@yahoocom " NOTICE: Next month will be the last Grace Period newsletter You must be a current member to receive future newsletters If you receive the newsletter by mail you should check for DEC 2006 after your name on the mailing label If you receive the newsletter by email look for your membership status in the email message Tom Corso will be happy to accept your membership renewal or answer any questions you may have Page 4
AIRCRAFT Team Airbike Project Plans, Instruction book, plywood for wings, all ribs completed Asking $300 OBO Tom Marley (262) 490-9200 (1-07) 2003 Quicksilver MXL I 503 dual carb/dual ignition, electric start, warp drive prop, pilot fairing and wheel pants, he-man bars, BRS, strobe, side bags, rudder brace, brakes, steerable nosewheel, dual EGT/CHT, tach, hobbs, ASI Asking $8500 Tom Brown (920) 563-9654 (11-06) Pterodactyl Ascender True Part 103 Ultralight 430 Cuyuna, Travel Seat w/ Pockets, Instruments, Strobe, Mint Condition, Always Hangered, Fabric Excellent, New Spare Prop Asking $400000 Fly-er Home Pat Kenny (Evenings) (715) 479-5036 (6-06) Challenger 1 Rotax 503 w/ 300hrs Has all options, call for details George (608) 839-9417 (3-06) WANT ADS AIRCRAFT ctd Bargain Hi Max! it s ready to go with over $2000 in extra accessories plus a strong 503 with CDI and double plugs There is a long list of accessories All for only $4500 Call for details Stan Malcolm (262) 628-1691 (5-05) (10-05) (12-05) 97 Flightstar Loadstar Ultralight Excellent condition, 69 hours TT, Hirth 40Hp, dual ignition, electric start, Precision 72 prop VSI, compass, engine instruments, radio, Garmin 90 GPS, Sigtronics headset, helmet, tools, spare parts Always hangared Asking $6500 Phil Hartman (715) 276-6511 hartmans@jetall3com (7-06) - N3 PUP, Looks like J3 Mid 80's build Global (Mosler) 2cyl 4-stroke Needs covering, Wings off for storage $5000 - (Less then the cost of the kitand you get the motor too!) Greg (262) 781-6975 j3greg@sprynetcom (9-05) PARTS / ACCESSORIES - AVID/KITFOX factory bungee landing gear without wheels Has fairings and is painted Great condition $400 or best offer - Matco tailwheel with springs Steerable tailwheel has a 6" solid wheel Superb condition $100 or best offer - ICOM ICA6 with PTT and other accessories Just a year old $260 - FlightCom IIsx intercom system Also like new $90 LeRoy Kopecky (262) 483-7757 kopecky@milwpccom - Oil injection tank and bracket $3000 60 hours, perfect shape - 3000 LB Runway roller, $350 formerly of Aero Park Ask for Pat (262) 538-0859 (10-03)(5-05) HANGAR SPACE Hangar T-space available at Hartford Airport Have your own door to a T- space in a common hangar $85 / month John Heller (262) 677-1357 (1-07) Microlite Flyers Inc Membership Application/Renewal Name New Renewal (Mem # ) Address Phone E-mail Ultralight Home Field YES, I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY NEWSLETTER VIA E-MAIL YES, I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY NEWSLETTER VIA GROUND MAIL Membership Rates New Members $3000 (Joining after 7/1) $1500 Renewing Members $3000 Family Members $ 750 Previous Members $3000 (please advise so we can give you back your original member number) Make check payable to: MICROLITE FLYERS Inc Mail to: Tom Corso 1540 Cedar Lane Waukesha, WI 53188 Page 5
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