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EAA Chapter 1158 appreciates the generous donation of an overhead garage door from Raynor Overhead Door of West Bend. Thank you to Tony Singleton of Raynor for providing a new insulated steel door with installation for our north project area entrance.
Many thanks again for Raynor's gift and expertise.
The final vote was 47 Yes, 3 No.
Our chapter has resoundingly endorsed the purchase of the Tesker hangar as
our chapter facility. The board and facility committee are moving forward,
and expect to close on the building during November.
Under the new dues structure, the annual dues for members and associate
members is $25 plus 12 mandatory facility raffle tickets at $5 each. A
spouse membership is $25 per year (no mandatory raffle tickets), and a
special membership (based on ability to pay, per EAA guidelines) is
available at the board's discretion. Members will be invoiced in December,
and payment is due by January 1st. Details of the facility raffle will be
discussed and decided at chapter meetings.
The facility committee has developed a list of facility upgrades. Several
projects will be completed in the very short term. Please contact our
facility manager, Ron Champeny (334-4309), to get involved in helping out.
The facility will have three areas: the meeting room area, the project rooms
and the hangar. The facility will be re-keyed with each of the three areas
having different keys. The meeting room area will include an entrance, the
meeting room, bathrooms, a kitchenette, a members' lounge, library shelving
and a conference table area. All members will have access to the meeting
room area, and a sign-in/sign-out procedure will be implemented. The
project rooms can be configured as two or four rooms. Access to the project
rooms will be limited to the renting members, plus the facility chairman and
a few members as determined by the board. The hangar will house four to
five members' airplanes. As of this writing, we have met the financial plan
of four planes, and are looking into the possibility of fitting in a fifth.
Access to the hangar will be limited to the renting members, plus the
facility chairman and a few members as determined by the board.
Purchasing this facility is an exciting step for our young chapter. With a
few years of volunteer effort, we will have one of the finest facilities
owned by any EAA chapter, or, for that matter, by any chapter of other
non-profit organizations. Be sure to contribute some effort to reaching the
pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but even more importantly, be sure to
enjoy your facility!
Projects - Short List ( things to be completed very shortly, before mid-November )
1) Patch east roof ( Terry and Ron )
Projects - Long List ( things to do as can be done based on resources ie. manpower and building materials available ) This list includes some items which might begin more than a year or two from now.
1) Fix concrete block wall between meeting room and project rooms ( Glen )
End of list as of 10/20/98
Materials needed list ( if you have items to donate or items that the chapter can use for a period of time
please contact Ron Champeny)
1) Paint - any good quality latex paint in light colors, quantity not important, to use as interior primer Lifeline Pilots Presentation Recap
The Lifeline Pilot's association reaches out to men, women, and children of
all ages, providing air transportation to people with special needs without
charge. Lifeline Pilots donate their time, skills, aircraft, and aircraft
operating expenses to people with special needs without charge. They also
transport blood, tissue, serums, and other "time or mission critical"
cargo, donors and transplant patients. An air ambulance operation they are
not, with some specific rules by the organization (and the FAA!) about who
can fly and who can not. Aircraft are not equipped with any special
medical devices or reclining seats, and passengers who use the service
must be able to walk or get on board the aircraft. The Association has
flown over 1700 missions since it's inception in 1980. Currently about 300
pilots are associated with the organization and are averaging about 25
missions a month. Each pilot who participates in the program has a profile
of the kind of mission they will accept.
For example, one Lifeline mission this year transported a cancer patient to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot almost
declined, because he was scheduled to attend a football party, but decided
to take the mission anyway. After all, football parties can be given most any
Sunday. After the trip, the patient's wife called the pilot to thank him
again. She said the doctor told her, had he not gotten there for treatment
that day, he might not have made it. Needless to say the pilot was very
moved by her call. Often times patients are faced with extreme expenses
even if they have medical insurance. They may have to travel to
specialized centers for experimental treatments not covered by insurance.
Or the transportation costs alone may be overwhelming. As you can tell,
pilots are a special group with something very special to give back to
their fellow man.
If you have any questions about the group, or are interested in
participating as a pilot, please call 1-800-822-7972 or visit their web site at http://www.lifelinepilots.org/. And thanks again to Michael Auster for coming to our Chapter to talk about the Lifeline Pilot's Association.
Vote on Facility Purchase and New Dues Structure
by Steve Roensch, Board Member
Chapter Facility Column
by Ron Champeny
Thank you.
2) Fill crack at north base of building ( George and Ron )
3) Replace project room garage door ( 10 x 10 door )
4) Replace or cover furnace vent covers as appropriate ( Ron )
5) Adjust hanger door / breif on operation ( met with Teskers early October went over operation also new cables and adjusted in Spring of 1998 )
6) Add telephone service ( Ron )
2) Extend electrical service to meeting area, bathroom etc.
3) Install west bathroom
4) Produce CAD model of west side of building
5) Build meeting room and member lounge / install library shelving / install kitchen
6) Replace front windows
7) Replace hanger floor drain screen and clean out drain basin
8) Install west wall exterior door
9) Expand parking lot ( if necessary )
10) Clean, repair and paint eaves and downpipes and upper metalwork
11) Exterior - Power wash and paint block and doors
12) Interior hanger - Clean and paint ( Spring / Summer )
13) Install west patio and fence
14) Install observation deck
15) Replace hanger windows
2) Step ladders 5 or 6 ft. (2)
3) Extention ladder 24-30 ft. (1) metal or wood
4) Paint supplies, brushes, rollers, roller covers, all those items you hate to see around the house
5) Brooms, old or new big or small
6) Vacuum cleaner
7) One pile of rags for cleanup
8) Metal waste containers, nothing fancy can be metal 5 gallon buckets
9) Paint for metal doors, oil base exterior primer lt. grey or any light color, quantity not important
10) Bulletin board or something to put messages and important info on, can be temporary
11) Light fixtures, will need 2x4' drop in ceiling lights for grid ceiling
12) Ceiling panels, need 2x4' light color panels, need 45
by Howard Kaney, President
A bunch of pilots donating their time, fuel, and skills to help out with
some humanitarian needs. What a wonderful concept that combines a
volunteer's love of flying with the opportunity to help out a fellow human
being. The Lifeline Pilot's Association is a non profit organization
dedicated to just that cause. At our October meeting, Mr. Michael Auster
of Lifeline Pilots provided a glimpse into some of the missions the group
has flown, how they were founded, and what some of the ongoing operations
are like.
The Test Card
by Kyle Howard, Flight Advisor
Over the next few months I would like to cover some aerodynamic concepts
important to the airplane builder and restorer.
This month's topic is flutter. Flutter is an oscillating resonance of a
control surface which can set off sympathetic flutter in the wings or
tail, or in other hinged members.
Flutter is mainly of concern in planes that will be flying 140 mph or
faster. Actually flutter can happen at any airspeed, but low speed
aerodynamic damping suppresses it. The whole sequence from insipient
flutter to structural failure can either occur slow enough for the pilot
to exit that flight regime, or so rapidly that parts of the airframe can
undergo catastrophic failure before recovery is effected.
The two main causes of control surface flutter (the most common to the
homebuilder) are loose and sloppy controls; and unbalanced surfaces.
You need to check your control pushrods, cables, pullys, and lingeages
for slop wear and play. With someone holding the stick/yoke/pedals
steady, you should NOT be able to deflect the control surface. If you
can, while the stick/yoke/pedals is being held firm, slack needs to be
removed somewhere. Repair and replace worn components as necessary.
This is something we all can check on a regular basis as part of
preflight or postflight actions.
In building a plane, some of the first items to be built are control
surfaces. It is critically important that the surface be properly
balanced per plans. An unbalanced surface will enter a harmonic
resonance with the aerodynamic structure it is attached to easily. This
also goes for you folks who are rebuilding a plane. Even repainting the
surface can throw it out of balance enough to induce flutter in normal
flight regimes. Perform a mass balance of each surface per designer's
instructions.
If you encounter flutter (or even believe you do) reduce power and pull
nose up to slow down, stay below speed that dampens out the movement,
and land immediately. Thoroughly check out aircraft for flutter
induced damage (especially wing and tail attach fittings) as well as
evidence of potential causes (control system slack, pushrod cracks,
elongated holes in control rod bearings, and worn hinges).
Flutter: That is something young hearts in love and butterflies are
supposed to do, not our aircraft!
Present were: Richard Feldschneider, Vice President; Allan Price, Secretary; Glen Brandt, Treasurer; Biju Daniel, Membership Chairman; Ron Champeny, Program Chairman; Dan Staehler, Newsletter Editor; Steve Roensch, Internet Webmaster >> Because of fewer than 30 days between the October 98 and November 98 meetings as required in the
bylaws, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by Champeny that we publish in the next newsletter the new
slate of officer candidates proposed by the Nominating Committee. Unanimous approval. (Biju Daniel not
yet present.) >> It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Feldschneider that we pay structure and liability insurance on our
new building to start on our first day of ownership. Unanimous approval. (Biju Daniel not yet present.) >> It was moved by Daniel and seconded by Roensch that full membership dues are to be paid by January 1 of
every year. Unanimous approval.
September 1998
Present were: Howard Kaney, President; Richard Feldschneider, Vice President; Allan Price, Secretary; Glen Brandt, Treasurer; Steve Roensch, Internet Webmaster; Ron Champeny, Program Chairman; Dan Staehler, Newsletter Editor; Biju Daniel Membership Chairman >> It was reported that our official application for a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization status has been submitted. >> Discussion of the bylaws and our program scheduling resulted in a Board decision to hold nomination of officers at the October Chapter meeting with an election at the November Chapter meeting. >> Our treasurer reported the balances of the checking and cash management account, as well as the balances of the targeted funds. >> Following the report of the Facilities Committee, Feldschneider moved to recommend to the Chapter membership the purchase of the Tesker hangar as recommended by the Facilities Committee. Brandt seconded the motion. Unanimous approval. >> Following the report of the Membership Committee, Brandt moved to increase regular annual membership dues to $25 plus $60 for 12 raffle tickets. Spousal memberships are to be $25 with no raffle-ticket requirements. Associate memberships are to be the same requirements as regular memberships (except for the one-year trial exceptions). The Board will determine special memberships. New members will be assessed $5 for their name tag. Roensch seconded the motion. Unanimous approval.
by Biju Daniel, Membership Chairman
We have two new members:
Welcome aboard!
I appreciate sincerely the floral arrangement sent and donated by many of you on behalf of the chapter in remembrance of my father's death. It is touching to have friends that reach out and take time to say they care in small but special ways. My family and I are certainly thankful to have been remembered by you during this time.
Sincerely,
This and all Kettle Moraine EAA Chapter 1158 newsletters are
provided for your enjoyment only. No claim is made and no
liability is assumed, expressed or implied as to the accuracy
or safety implications of any material presented. Viewpoints
of the writers are not necessarily those of this or any EAA
Chapter or of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Use of any of the material presented, whether by applying,
copying or quoting, is done solely at the risk of the user.
Board Meeting Minutes
by Allan L. Price, Secretary
October 1998
Membership Report
Linda Bohlman and Mike Schreiber
Which brings us to a total of 71 members.
Chapter Calendar
Chapter Flyout: 1st Saturday of each month, 8:30 am, West Bend Air
(Mark Hanrahan, 243-3666)
Chapter Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm
(Bring a chair) West Bend Airport, Hwy 33 East, West Bend, Wisconsin
11/18 - Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, West Bend Airport
- Air Traffic Control
- The full picture - How it's done
12/xx - No Chapter Meeting in December
Thank You
From Howard Kaney
Howard Kaney
Officers, Teams, Committees
(Officers July 1996 - December 1998)
Area Code 414
President
Howard Kaney
334-9451
hkaney@westbend.com
Vice
President
Richard
Feldschneider II
677-3416
storch@execpc.com
Secretary
Allan Price
334-1278
aprice@hnet.net
Treasurer
Glen Brandt
268-1648
gbrandt@execpc.com
Board
Members
Don Brinkley
335-6519
d.brinkley@juno.com
Ron Champeny
334-4309
champeny@execpc.com
Steve Roensch
375-2228
sroensch@execpc.com
October 1997
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December
1999:
Facility
Committee:
Facility Manager
Ron Champeny
334-4309
champeny@execpc.com
Glen Brandt
268-1648
gbrandt@execpc.com
Terry Ganzel
338-1574
Marv Hoffman
675-6808
Howard Kaney
334-9451
hkaney@westbend.com
Jim Retzlaff
338-3728
Steve Roensch
375-2228
sroensch@execpc.com
Fly-out
Chairman
Mark Hanrahan
243-3666
Historian
Ernestine
Lynfoot
377-9163
Internet
Webmaster
Steve Roensch
375-2228
sroensch@execpc.com
Home Page
http://www.hnet.net/~eaa1158
Membership
Committee:
Chairman
Biju Daniel
335-0947
wznd97a@prodigy.com
Dues Collection Team
Kris
Hinterberg
334-1809
kris@hinterberg.com
Membership Growth Team
Tom Ruhlmann
377-6945
thomas.e.ruhlmann@jci.com
Newsletter:
Editor
Dan Staehler
338-1351
staehler@execpc.com
Reporters
Ron Champeny
334-4309
champeny@execpc.com
Mark Hanrahan
243-3666
Kyle Howard
334-2624
http://www.hnet.net/~ezepilot
Howard Kaney
334-9451
hkaney@westbend.com
Ernestine
Lynfoot
377-9163
Steve Roensch
375-2228
sroensch@execpc.com
Publishing
Team:
Paul Lupton
338-1826
plupton@hnet.net
Program
Committee:
Chairman
Ron Champeny
334-4309
champeny@execpc.com
Allen
Bruggink
335-6459
allenb@hnet.net
Terry Ganzel
338-1574
Bill
Groeneveld
334-9436
Howard Kaney
334-9451
hkaney@westbend.com
Raffle
Committee :
Chairman
Steve Roensch
375-2228
sroensch@execpc.com
Printing
Howard Kaney
334-9451
hkaney@westbend.com
Treasurer
Glen Brandt
268-1648
gbrandt@execpc.com
Recognition
Committee:
Chairman
Allen
Bruggink
335-6459
allenb@hnet.net
Don Brinkley
335-6519
d.brinkley@juno.com
(AOPA Airport Support
Network Volunteer)
Jim Pieper
334-5856
pieps@execpc.com
Educational Chairman
Paul Lupton
338-1826
plupton@hnet.net
Flight Adivisor
Kyle Howard
334-2624
http://www.hnet.net/~ezepilot
Technical Counselor
Bill Groeneveld
334-9436
Young
Eagles Coordinator
Don Brinkley
335-6519
d.brinkley@juno.com
EAA Chapter 1158 website and internet account sponsored
by Hnet, Washington County's Hi Tech Hi Touch Internet
Service Provider. Call Hnet at 338-6808 for more
information.
Up, Up & AwayOver the past year I have planned long trips, short trips, a campout, and a weekend trip to the Air Force Museum, all have been very poorly attended by Chapter 1158 members. This was brought up at the September general meeting and a few ideas were mentioned from the floor, but I would like to get some solid ideas for the 1999 flying season.
Please fill out the attached questionaire and return it to me as soon as possible.
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EAA Chapter 1158 Fly-Out Survey
Please Check One
_____ I would like to continue the first Saturday of the month breakfast fly-out.
_____ I would like a first Sunday of the month breakfast fly-out.
_____ I would like a Saturday afternoon fly-out.
_____ I would like a Sunday afternoon flyout.
_____ I would like evening fly-outs.
Please Check All That Apply
_____ Discontinue the fly-outs.
_____ Continue the fly-outs, but I'm not interested in attending.
_____ I can't afford to attend fly-outs.
_____ I'm too busy to attend fly-outs.
Please send this survey to: Mark Hanrahan, 12138 N. Lake Shore Dr. Mequon, WI 53092
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