“The
Northwest Atlanta Sport Aviation Association”
TALEFEATHERS
NEWSLETTER OF EAA CHAPTER 268,
MARIETTA GEORGIA
MAR 2003
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THE
PREZ SEZ:
First,
I'd like to thank Kerry Bedsworth for his efforts over the years, and wish him
well in his new (aviation related) job in South Carolina. A very active
member of the chapter, Kerry has been the Chapter President, the chief cook and
bottle washer with the Chuck Wagon, and, most recently, the Young Eagles
coordinator. Unfortunately for the Chapter, be is giving up his Young
Eagles role because of his relocation.
With
a Young Eagles event scheduled for May 24, we need a coordinator to step
forward quickly so we don't drop the ball on this important
function.
We
had great participation at the Chapter's last two activities. We had
around 15 members who joined in on the service day in April. That
Saturday, the Chuck Wagon was spiffed up considerably, the "Adopt
a Mile" area near McCollum was returned to pristine condition, and several
folding tables were repaired. Later in the week, Jim Wauford gave the
Chuck Wagon a much-needed coat of paint...
A
week later, Jim towed the Chuck Wagon to Lawrenceville for Wings weekend, where
by 8 or so other volunteers joined him and cooked, cleaned, served, and
otherwise ran an outstanding fast food establishment for a few hours. I
don't have the exact figures, but we sold enough burgers and hot dogs
to earn the chapter a profit of over $600.
Many
thanks to everyone who participated!
Is
anyone interested in a fly-out to Fort Payne on May 31st? They are having a
fly-in breakfast followed by Young Eagle flights. It isn't that far away,
and I've never been there, so what the heck...
Something
that is still in the pre-planning stage (i.e. unplanned) is the seminar
we've scheduled for June 28th. Let's talk about that in the next
meeting, and figure out what skills everyone is interested in and who would
be willing to share their expertise. Also, it would be nice to do an
aviation related yard sale of sorts during the seminar. I've got more than
a few items that I really don't need anymore, and if I could sell 'em for a few
dollars, I could buy an extra gallon or two of gas for the RV...
As
always, I hope to see everyone at our next meeting, which is 7:00 on May
15, at Hansen Aero on McCollum Field.
Talewinds,
Kyle
NEXT
MEETING:
DATE:
MAY 15th
TIME:
7:00 PM
LOCATION:
HANSON AERO, MCCOLLUM FIELD, KENNESAW GEORGIA
RAMBLINGS
Unfortunately I missed last month’s meeting as I was on my way to Wisconsin. My wife and I had decided to purchase some acreage for a summer retreat and I even managed to get a little extra to cut in a runway (well OK, its corn this year, maybe it will be next year). I was destined for Waupaca (about 35 miles NW of Oshkosh) and had to make the obligatory stop at the Mecca of Sport Aviation. As I a pulled off Hwy 41 and stopped for the red light there was Aluminum Overcast sitting at the hold short for Rwy 9…immediately I knew I was back. I tried to wait-out the run-up but the truck behind me was oblivious to the grand sight that was about to unfold us on the runway ahead and had to drive on. As I drove towards the buildings it was apparent that spring was just starting to arrive. Pioneer Airport was unfortunately still closed and all that green grass around the facilities looked rather barren without the thousands of planes and people. There were only a couple of cars in the visitors’ parking lot and I had the museum almost to myself, albeit it was a quick walk through. A pass through the Aeronautica Store and I was back on the road.
The weather was spectacularly clear and
on Saturday I treated to variety of aviation activity (ultralights, amphibs, a
formation of vintage Pipers & Aeroncas, and the turbo prop commuters headed
into Appleton).
On
Monday, Don Stewart (designer of the Headwind & Foo Fighter) flew down from
Michigan and we spent the morning visiting. Don and I have talking on the phone and
via computer for about 8 months; he is a retired airline captain, a very good
designer, and a cool guy too! Don
has a new two place SBS low-wing about ready to fly using a Walter Mikron 65 hp
which he has dubbed the 265.
Additionally, he is designed an eloquently simple bush plane freighter
that is also nearing completion. Shamelessly placed marketing ad…visit
Don’s website at http://www.stewartaircraft.com/
With
some hard work and a good tractor there will be a new grass strip on the Green
Bay sectional in the not too distance future. Look for Deer Run Aerodrome, GPS
coordinates forthcoming.
Low
& Slow
Dave
Shaw
FOR
SALE, WANTED, TRADE, SERVICES WANTED, ETC.:
Got something you want to sell, trade, buy, borrow, or just get rid of?? Why not place an ad here? Hey it’s free!
The
Chapter still has a number of Golf shirts with the Chapter’s logo embroidered on
the front. Price: $22.00 each. See Charles Spegele to order yours. Contact Charles via e-mail at charlessgspeg@juno.com and your order
will be delivered at the next chapter meeting.
FOR SALE:
Nomex Flight Suits O.D. (Very Good to Excellent Condition,
nor rips or tears) 1-Size 40R, 2-Size
44R $25 each
Winter
Weight Nomex Flight Jacket (O.D.), Nearly New, Size Large (42-44)
$75
Flight
Suits Ltd. O.D. WEP Flight Jacket, Very Good Condition, Size Large
$25
USAF
O.D. Winter Flying Coveralls, NEW!! Size Large-Short $50
Contact:
Dave Shaw, 678-445-9547, email: lshaw@mindspring.com
CHAPTER
OFFICER CONTACTS:
PREZ:
Kyle
Boatright 770 607-6413
Kyle.Boatright@adelphia.net
VP: Jack
Wrighter 770 587-0265 jnjwrtr@aol.com
SEC: Dave
Estapa 770 926-0245 davestapa@juno.com
TREAS:
Steve
Wallin 770 977-5576 steve.r.wallin@lmco.com
NLE:
Dave Shaw 678 445-9547 airmutt00@yahoo.com
YOUNG EAGLES COORD:
TBA
Others:
Program
Coordinator: Roger Doyle
Equipment
Coordinator: Jim Wauford
Website:
Bret Smith
Chuckwagon
Caretaker: Jim Raybon
Tech
Counselors: Kyle Boatright
CALENDAR
OF LOCAL AVIATION EVENTS:
4May 10: CHESNEE, SOUTH CAROLINA- Annual Spring
fly-in @ State Line Ultraport. ebyars@carolina.rr.com
4May 17: CHAPTER MEETING – Hansen Hanger @ 7-9
pm
4May 24: Young Eagles
4June 13-15: URBANA, ILLINOIS- Sport Aviation
Association Fly-in @ Frasca Field.
http://www.sportaviation.org/ (Highly recommended group to join –
ed.)
4June 19: CHAPTER MEETING – Hansen Hangar @ 7-9
pm
4June 28: Seminar – Topic: TBD
4July 17: CHAPTER MEETING – Hansen Hangar @ 7-9
pm
4July 26: Service Activity -
TBD
4July 29-Aug 4: OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN- EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2003. http://www.airventure.org/
4August 21: CHAPTER MEETING – Hansen Hangar @ 7-9
pm
4August 23: Young Eagles @
Cartersville
4September 6: CHAPTER FLYOUT
4September 18: CHAPTER MEETING @ Hansen Hanger @ 7-9
pm
4September 27: Seminar – Topic:
TBD
4October 3-5: Evergreen, Alabama- EAA Southeast
Regional Fly-in @ Middleton Field.
4October 11: CHAPTER FLYOUT
4October 16: CHAPTER MEETING @ Hansen Hangar @ 7-9
pm
4October 25: Young Eagles
4November 20: CHAPTER MEETING @ Hansen Hangar @ 7-9
pm
4November 22: Service Activity – TBD
4December 3: 100 Years of Powered
Flight!!!!
4December ??: CHAPTER XMAS
PARTY??