July 11, 2010 Meeting

The July meeting of EAA Chapter 922 was called to order July 11, 2010, at 2:00 pm by Vice President, Dick Murray. The following members were present: Walt Vogel, Dick Murray, Marc Hines, Neil Winget, Dick Heiby, Todd Bills, Gene Will, Ken Boyd, Brent Richter. Guests present were: Dave Berelsman and Ann Vogel.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Gene Will gave a treasurer’s report. He reported that the donations and the bill from the airport were the same, therefore, the balance is the same as last month. It was reported that Russ Hovey donated $150 toward the fuel bill for Young Eagles Day. Most of the Young Eagles came from St. Marys, New Bremen and New Knoxville. A total of 83 Young Eagles participated. Dick Murray told the group that he had received a nice thank you note. Thank you notes will be sent to those who donated above and beyond for the event. Thanks were given to all those who participated in the event this year.

It was reported that Marty Bevill, submitted his resignation as President of the local chapter. Dick Heiby and Ken Boyd moved that the chapter accept his resignation. Motion carried.

Dick Murray asked our guest Dave, to briefly explain how they run the Young Eagles Day where he is member in Florida. He suggested to ask all the pilots you know to see if they would be interested in participating and how long they would be able to fly and how many can they take at a time. Take only a certain number of students. If more come, tell them that if there is time they might be able to fly after the prescribed number of students have flown. Bill it as a Young Eagle event , rides weather permitting. If the weather is bad, have DVD’s or videos shown. Have a bag of “freebies” ready to give to each young eagle. They have a Young Eagles Event often during the year. Encourage volunteers to help and perhaps start a mentor program.

Dick asked for nominations for Vice-President. There were none, so that will be decided next month.

Dick also announced that Paul Tebbe has his Avid Flyer for sale again and Alan Holcomb from Van Wert is building a Hummel H-5.

Gen Will announced that the Versailles EAA chapter will be having a picnic at Gene’s hanger on Thursday, August 12. 922 EAA chapter members are also invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and spouse.

Dave Borelsman talked about flying in Dulles airport and the new technology that is out there for aviation using the I Phone and the I Pod.

Walt Vogel moved the meeting be adjourned.

Walt Vogel, Secretary; minutes recorded by Ann Vogel

June 13, 2010 Meeting

The June meeting of EAA Chapter 922 was called to order by president, Marty Bevill with the following members present: Marc Hines, Ken Boyd, Dick Murray, Marty Bevill, Todd Bills, Mike Schnell and Walt Vogel. Also present was Mike Stanton, visitor.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. The president reported for the treasurer that the balance in the treasury was the same as last month, $243.22

Old Business: Mike Schnell discussed the upcoming Young Eagles Program which will take place Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 8 to 11 am. Mike would like the pilots and ground crew to be at the airport by 7:15 am to get things ready. Mike announced that generous donations from Russ Hovey and Todd Bills were made to the chapter for expenses for the Young Eagles Day. Members were reminded that youth between the ages of 8 and 17 with parental consent would be eligible for a flight.

New Business: Mike Stanton announced that his son may be going to the Space Camp in Huntsville this summer.

Dick Murray announced that there are aviation courses and scholarships available from the EAA for high school students.

Todd Bills talked about his project which is coming right along. He also showed pictures.

Marc Hines adjourned the meeting at 2:35 pm.

Walt Vogel, Secretary

Young Eagles Day

May 9, 2010 Meeting

The May meeting of Chapter 922 was called to order by Vice President, Dick Murray on May 9, 2010. Those in attendance were: Marc Hines, Todd Bills, Mike Schnell , Rudy Schnidhorst, Dick Murray and Walt Vogel.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. In the absence of the treasurer, Walt gave the treasurer’s report.

Previous Balance $213.22

Check BSAC -20.00

Deposit dues +50.00

New Balance $243.22

Most of the old business was discussion of the Young Eagles Day on June 19.

It was announced if the pilot had coverage for $100,000 per person, the national EAA would extend coverage to $1 million for that day’s event. The Phillips gas program was discussed and it was decided not to participate in that this year. Pilots are still needed for that event. Posters were passed out to members for them to take to their local schools.

Several Boy Scouts were in attendance and they thanked the chapter for their support.

A poster from the EAA was given to the local chapter. Walt will check with Sean to see if there would be a place to put it in the terminal building. The Boy Scouts also have a poster they would like to place in there.

Under new business, it was announced that May 15 is designated as International Learn to Fly sponsored by AOPA and EAA.

Marc Hines adjourned the meeting at 2:35 pm.

Walt Vogel, Secretary

Raider Flight Departs I74

It was 7:00am, just after sunrise, when Raider One launched on runway two zero at Grimes Field (I74). A late-comer in a rented 172 insisted on landing and the flight obliged as they lined up in position for take-off.

Seventeen aircraft were headed to Wright Field at the Air Force Museum to provide a static display this Saturday in conjunction

with the Doolittle reunion celebration. Sunday at 10:00am a fly-over at the museum is planned as a memorial service begins.

Here is Raider Fifteen, "Yellow Rose" getting the launch signal.

Raider Sixteen, "Devil Dog", and Raider Seventeen wait their turn.

North American B-25J

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday affords many the opportunity to view the largest concentration of B-25 medium bombers since World War II. Grimes Field (I74), Urbana is the staging area for B-25s gathering to pay tribute on Saturday at the Air Force museum in Dayton to the remaining survivors of Lt Col James Doolittle's bombing raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942.

North American B-25J "Mitchell" Medium Bomber

Wing Span: 67 ft 7 in (20.59 m)

Length: 51 ft (15.55 m) Height:

Height: 16 ft 4 in (4.98 m) Wing Area: 610 sq ft (56.67 m²)

Weights: Empty: 19,530 lb (8,858 kg) Gross: 26,122 lb (11,848 kg)

Maximum T/O: 35,000 lb. (15,876 kg)

Maximum Speed: 285 mph (458 kph) at 15,000 ft (4,572 m)

Cruising Speed: 230 mph (370 kph) Service Ceiling: 24,200 ft (7,376 m)

Normal Range: 1,350 miles (2,172 km) with
3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) of bombs

Maximum Range: 2,200 miles (3,540 km) with ferry tanks

Powerplant: Two R-2600-29 Wright "Cyclone" 14 cylinder, air cooled radial
engines developing 1,700 hp (1,268 kW) each for T/O

Armament: Eighteen .50 cal (12.7 mm) M-2 Colt-Browning machine guns.
Up to 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg) of bombs

N554KF Departs CQA

The way it arrived is the way it left. I had the opportunity to help the new owner of N554KF, Mark Busby of Bogalusa, LA, load the aircraft on his trailer for the journey to its new home. Steve Shinabery decided the Kitfox was more than he wanted to tackle and reluctantly elected to part with it and concentrate on finishing his license in the Cessna 150J he has a share in. Goodbye N554KF you will be missed.