Husted Fall Fly-In

Saturday, October 4 2014 at Noon
   Husted Field  MAP
   2381 State Route 18
   Hicksville, OH  43526

Husted Fall Fly-In

this Saturday

Noon to 4:00p

Gathering will take place in the woods at the North end of the runway.  If the weather is poor, it will be held in the Hangar.  Come rain or shine.  Bring a dish to pass and remember to bring a lawn chair with you.

Just For Fun, Manly Skills

September 16, 2014

Just For Fun, Manly Skills

How to Make the World’s Best Paper Airplanes

There are many skills fathers should pass on to their children: how to ride a bike, how to skip a stone, and of course, how to make a paper airplane. When it’s time to show your kids how to fold a humble piece of paper into a soaring jet, don’t stumble around and hastily construct one from the poor memory of your youth — one that takes a disappointing nosedive as soon as it leaves your fingertips. Instead, teach them the art of making a plane that can truly go the distance.

Read the full article here...

VAA 37 Chapter Meeting

Thursday, September 25 2014 at 7:00p
   DeKalb County Airport - Auburn, Indiana
   Gate 7 - Hangar A - Vintage Clubhouse

CHAPTER MEETING

The next VAA 37 Chapter Meeting is Thursday evening at 7:00p.  Hope to see you there!

VAA 37

Newsletter

The September newsletter is now available online.

THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE

EAA Antique Classic Division
September 1974

EAA Webinars - September & October

These live multimedia presentations are informative and interactive, allowing the presenter to use slides and audio, while audience members can ask questions, chat, or be polled for their opinion.

Date	Time	Title	Presenter(s)
9/17/14	7 p.m. CDT	How to Fly LSA to All 50 States on a Budget	Michael Combs
When Michael Combs set out to fulfill his quest of flying to all 50 states, he had no money, didn't know how to fly, and had no airplane; his most powerful asset was his ability to dream. Battling poor health and a stream of skeptics, Michael started The Flight for the Human Spirit and has gone on to set six new world records while reaching more than 28 million people around the planet. The presentation is a must-see for family and friends as aviation history continues to unfold.
9/25/14	7 p.m. CDT	Recreational Aerobatics: The Basics  FAA Wings Credit	Gordon Penner
International Aerobatics Club member Gordon Penner discusses how to do safe, gentle aerobatics whether or not your aircraft has an inverted fuel/oil system.  Qualifies for FAA Wings Credit.

10/1/14	8 p.m. CDT	Exhaust Valve Failures FAA AMT & Wings Credit	Mike Busch
Savvy maintenance expert Mike Busch discusses exhaust valve failures.  He explains how and why they fail, the consequences of such failures, how to prevent them, and (perhaps most important) how best to detect incipient valve failures before they happen.  Qualifies for FAA Wings and AMT credit.
10/8/14	7 p.m. CDT	Category and Class: Adding Privileges Under Sport Pilot Rules FAA Wings Credit	Prof. H. Paul Shuch
The light sport rules are not just for sport pilots. Any pilot, regardless of ratings, and with or without a medical certificate, can exercise sport pilot privileges,  including the opportunity to fly different categories and classes of aircraft, without having to go through the usual checkride process. By exploring little-known aspects of the light sport FARs, this webinar will teach you how to expand your flying horizons.
10/15/14	7 p.m. CDT	Prepare for Your Checkride and Pass FAA Wings Credit	Larry Bothe
FAA pilot examiner Larry Bothe provides tips to prepare for your checkride and pass! Take control of the process, learn how to get ready, and keep the examiner happy. Proper administration is as important as knowledge and skill. Larry will discuss common mistakes in both the oral and flying portions and how to avoid them.  Qualifies for FAA Wings Credit.
10/22/14	7 p.m. CDT	Chapter Chat: Fun with Flight Simulators	EAA Chapter Manager
From recreational desktop simulators to Advanced Aircraft Training Devices (AATDs), this webinar looks at the different types of flight simulators available today and how EAA chapters can use them to grow and engage their membership. Topics include general guidelines for flight simulator usage, acquisition and operational costs, flight training and currency requirements, usage in conjunction with chapter youth programs, and more.
10/29/14	7 p.m. CDT	AeroVee Turbo Engine	Jeremy Monnett
Sonex Aircraft CEO and EAA lifetime member Jeremy Monnett presents an update on the newest 100-hp VW engine, the AeroVee Turbo. Details will be shared on the design and philosophy of the AeroVee engine conversion.  Using the latest technology, the AeroVee Turbo package builds on the success of the AeroVee, which was first made available as an engine conversion more than 30 years ago.

VAA 37 Carry-In/Bon-Fire/Camp-out

Saturday, September 20 2014 at 6:00p
  DeKalb County Airport (kGWB) - Auburn, Indiana
  Gate 7 - Hangar A - EAA Vintage Clubhouse
  Location

VAA 37 will host a carry-in dinner followed by a bon-fire and aircraft parking for overnight campers.  On Sunday morning, breakfast will be served in the Vintage Clubhouse or campers may decide to go into Auburn for breakfast at one of the many local restaurants.

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3rd Class Medical Exemption - UPDATE

September 3, 2014

Dear Friend,

I am writing to update you on my efforts in support of general aviators. Like you, I believe that federal regulations should protect the safety of general aviators and their passengers while not being overly burdensome.

With the goal of simplifying regulations for individual aviators, S. 2103, the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2014. If enacted into law, this legislation would allow pilots of small aircraft in the United States to operate without medical certification or proof of health if they possess a valid driver's license and adhere to aircraft size, weight, altitude, speed, and passenger capacity restrictions. 

I was proud to cosponsor the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act on June 5, 2014. This bill is pending before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. I am hopeful that it will soon reach the Senate floor for a vote.

In addition, on September 2, 2014, I joined ten colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan urging the Administration to carry out an expedited review of the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize third-class medical requirements for small aircraft pilots, based on the lessons learned from the 2004 sport pilot rule. The letter asks that the review quickly be completed so that the proposal can be released for public comment as soon as possible and urges the Administration to prioritize and expedite this reform and others, which would lower unnecessary barriers to the general aviation community.

It is a privilege to represent you and all Hoosiers in the Senate. Your continued correspondence is welcome and helps me to better represent our state. I encourage you to write, call, or email if my office can ever be of assistance. You can also check out my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter by visiting my website.

August Meeting Minutes

Thursday, August 28 2014
Vintage Chapter 37 Secretary Report

Location: Meeting was held in the Vintage Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport.

Call to Order: 7:07 p.m.

Attendees: 16 members

Secretary Report: None, no meeting was held in July.

Treasurer’s Report: None, no meeting was held in July.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

          - Marion Fly In August 30, Plymouth Fly In August 31, Pokagon Seaplane Fly In September 21, EAA Chapter 2 Chili Lunch October 11, SMD ramp and taxiway improvements, GWB hangar construction will be starting this fall, GWB Chili Lunch needs scheduled.

  

Young Eagles:

          - August 23rd, 67 youth participated during the DeKalb County Airport Open House.

Presentation:

         - Sebastian B. - power point on convention stats, Tall Pines update

         - Fritz M. - convention photos

         - Stephanie O. - slideshow of volunteers

         - Larry Z. - "One Week Wonder" project

         - Tim F. - Flying in the air show

         - Les M. - convention photos

         - Craig B. - Tall Pines

         - Brad H. - Aeromart update

50/50 Drawing:

          - Drew Hoffman $20.

Adjourn: 8:54 P.M.

Upcoming Events:

          - Sept. 13 - Chapter 2 Young Eagles at SMD

          - Sept. 20 - Young Eagles at VNW

          - Sept. 20 - GWB Campout Fly in

          - Sept. 21 - GWB Pancake Breakfast

          - Sept. 21 - Pokagon Seaplane Fly in

          - Sept. 25 - VAA 37 Chapter Meeting

          - Oct. 11 - EAA 2 Chili Lunch

Upcoming Events

September 2014 upcoming events...

· 01 - Labor Day   more...

· 06 - Norm Gordon Memorial Fly-In (091N), 7:30a-1:30p.   more...

· 13 - EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally at Smith Field Airport (kSMD), 9a-1p.

· 20 - EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally at Van Wert County Airport (kVNW), 9a-1p.

· 25 - VAA 37 Chapter Meeting,  7:00p.

Hoosier Air Museum Guest Speaker

Samaritan helicopter captain to speakPosted: Thursday, September 4, 2014 11:00 pm | Updated: 7:28 am, Fri Sep 5, 2014.

AUBURN — Dan Aavang, line captain for the Parkview Samaritan Helicopter team, will be the special guest speaker at the Hoosier Air Museum, 2822 C.R. 62, Monday at 7 p.m.

Aavang earned his private pilot certificate in 1969, served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1972-1973, and has been flying helicopters for businesses and hospitals throughout his career.

Upcoming Meetings: 

September 8: Special Guest Speaker is Mr.Dan Aavang, Line Captain for the Parkview Samaritan Helicopter team. Dan earned his Private Pilot certificate in 1969, served in the US Army in Viet Nam in 1972-1973, and has been flying helicopters for businesses and hospitals throughout his career.  Come join us at the museum for this interesting presentation!