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The Official Newsletter of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 175

Vandenberg Airport  VDF

 

 

The next meeting will be Saturday, September 3, 2004

@ 0900. Breakfast @ 0800.

 

August Program: “A Career in the Cockpit” with Wells Berry

 

We welcome our recent new chapter member, Wells Berry, as our program speaker this month. He will cover highlights of his career in aviation from Piper Cubs to airliners. With over 28,000 flight hours (how many log books does that fill, anyway?!?!) piloting a wide variety of aircraft during nearly fifty years as PIC, Wells has many memories, experiences…and some hair-raising moments…to share with us.

In addition to his years in the left seat, Wells has earned flight instructor and A&P ratings, has been involved in building a couple of sport aircraft and was a friend of renown aerobatic aircraft designer, Curtis Pitts.

As if that life wasn’t enough accomplishment for anyone, Wells is also an avid sailor and will relate some of his adventures in Florida and Bahamian waters.

This program is an excellent opportunity for all of us to get to know Wells better in addition to enjoying his lively tales.

 

Pilot didn't know he'd lost half a wing

 

A pilot flew his plane for two hours without realising he was missing half a wing.

His passengers - two flight engineers on their way to repair a Boeing 767 - also failed to spot it had been ripped off, taking a fuel tank with it.

Their Cessna 210's wing was split in two when it hit a tree on take-off from an airstrip near Shannon in Ireland, reports the Mirror. The pilot later said he heard a bang but thought he had just hit a small bird. He only realised what had happened when he spotted his back-up fuel tank gauge was on empty as he flew over the Channel on the way to Portugal. He put out a Mayday call and landed at Jersey airport. A spokesman there said last night: "We were amazed it managed to fly as long as it had. It was in a real state. "The pilot was the most shocked as he had not realised the extent of the damage while he was flying."

 

 

Coming Events at Sun ‘n Fun

(Effective 7/21/2005)

Here is a listing of events and activities of general interest scheduled for the Sun ‘n Fun site in the next several months. Check the Sun ‘n Fun Web Site at www.sun-n-fun.org or call the Sun ‘n Fun office at (863) 644-2431 for details and the latest updates on any topic or event you plan to attend. The information provided below is from qualified sources, but not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Always check before you go.

 

EAA RV Assembly Workshop---September 10-11. Contact Sun ‘n Fun offices for information

 

Young Eagle Flights---September 17, at 0830 Students from Stewart Middle Magnet School

 

Aviation Expressions Lecture Series---October 21st. First program of the new series. Speaker TBA

 

Wings ‘n Things Aviation Weekend---November 4-6. Exhibits and hands on activities oriented toward Scouts and young people, but aviation enthusiasts of all ages are welcome.

 

Wings ‘n Things BBQ and Country Theme Dance---November 5th.

 

Aviation Expressions Lecture Series, cont’d---November 18th. 2nd program in the series. Speaker TBA.

 

Vintage Aircraft Fly-In---December 10th. Low key, “old-fashioned” event. Planes of all types welcome.

 

High Flying Holidays---December 8-11. Aviation themed event and activities.

 

Florida Aviation Hall of Fame Annual Induction---December 15th at the Florida Air Museum

 

Check the Sun ‘n Fun Web site www.sun-n-fun.org frequently for the latest in activities.

 

For Sale Cessna 172H  

 

"Cessna 172H - 1/4 partnership - IFR Certified - Based at Peter O. Knight - 2252 TT, approx. 452 SMOH - $11,000 - Doug @ 813-684-5440."

 

 

Young Eagles Flights

 

Tom McLinskey will be holding a Young Eagle’s Fly-out on  September 17 at 0830. His students from Stewart Middle School will be participating in the flights. If you know of a child who would like an airplane ride, come out and join us. All are welcome.

 

For Sale Cozy Mk IV

Complete kit from Aircraft Spruce,
Includes: Front and main fiberglass gear, all Brock Metal parts, all wood, all foam types and sizes, all fiberglass, and fiberglass release cloth, all bolts and nuts and a/c hardware separated into cabinets (cabinets included.) tires, tubes, wheels, brake lines, throttle, tubing, brakes, epoxy pump, electric sander, table electric belt/disk sander, Campbell Hausfield rotary sander, Craftsman straight-line sander, Rotary die-grinder, Roto-tool, misc “C” and belt clamps, mixing sticks, epoxy brushes and fiberglass tools, some sandpaper. Only chapter 4 partially completed no epoxy. Plans and early Long EZ newsletters included I paid over $22,000. $15,000 FIRM. If you really want to build this airplane, this kit is for you No expense was spared to compile this kit. Yes, this is the best deal at Sun ‘n Fun on this amazing aircraft. You’ll need a trailer from U-Haul or a Ryder Truck to take it back with you.. NO “TIRE KICKER” CALLS Thank you 813-973-4949

 

 

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Experimental Aircraft Association

Chapter 175

Vandenberg Airport, Florida

813-740-2821

 

                                            

     President                                            Vice President                                      Secretary                  

  Alan “Bud” Yerly                                  Gordon Knapp                                    Jerry Dean                 

BudYearly @ aol.com                      beep1 @ tampabay.rr.com                JRDean601 @aol.com      

     813-681-6062                                                                                             813-653-3163

                                    Newsletter Editor                 Treasurer/Membership     

                                    Tom McLinskey                       Stan Sutterfield

                                  MacPitts @ aol.com               speedy11 @ aol.com

                                       813-988-4540           

 

 

This newsletter if for the use, education, and enjoyment of Chapter 175 members and others to whom it is provided. No claim is made for technical accuracy. Editorial content is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the position of Chapter 175 0r the EAA.

 

 

Experimental Aircraft Association

Chapter 175

c/o Tom McLinskey

5610 Kenny Drive

Tampa, Florida 33617-7711

 

 

 

 

 

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Reliable Aviation, Inc.

Vandenberg Hangar Lane

Tampa, FL 33610

813-626-4884

 

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Need a Flight Review                                                                Tom McLinskey 988-4540

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Call for more information                                                              Barry & Sylvia Ford

813-503-3926                                                                                         3434 Airfield Drive West Ste. #4

E-Mail pichejrbm@aol.com                                                           Lakeland Linder Regional Airport

                                                                                                     Lakeland, Florida 33811-1240

AEROMECH Inc.                                                                      www.wingwaxers@excite.com

Quality Aircraft Parts & Supplies                                               

3454 Airfield Drive West                                             

Lakeland, Florida 33811-1240                                             Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc.

863-619-8133                                                                                         Mark Moberg

www.aeromech-inc.com                                                               Vandenberg Airport

                                                                                                     6582 Eureka Springs Rd.

Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc.                                         Tampa, Florida 33610

Maintenance   813-623-6483                                                                  813-626-1515                                                                                                                                     www.leadingedgeaviation.com