Volume 19, Issue 7, July 2004

President’s Corner

Hello everyone. Well, it looks like July was an interesting month for aviation and the Chapter. There has been an increase of flying activities at the Airpark as gas prices have decreased slightly. Let's hope they continue to drop. Our new hanger has been delivered and we hope to proceed with building the concrete foundations shortly.

The Chapter picnic, which was held at the Thunder in the Ville event at the Airpark, went very nicely. Many thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to put up and take down the Chapter's tent. The two-day event was one of the most successful so far, drawing in a very large crowd from the Tri-state area. The fireworks show was one of, if not the best show of the valley. This year 3-D glasses were passed out to the audience and they really gave the show a wild twist. We had the best seats in the house, away from the crowds. Thanks to everyone who came and brought a covered dish for the picnic. This year’s honor of being the Cookout chefs go to Jerry Bailie and Rich Jeffers. They cook a mean hot dog.

During both days there was a lot of flying activity. A fly-by was done by a group of the airpark's pilots and some of our Chapter pilots. A very well done job by all of them.

The Canton Aerosports Sky Divers did the most exciting aviation show. For three days there were skydiving jumps including a tandem jump done every hour. Rick Ramsey, who organized the event, even got some jumps in himself. The jumpers even came in a day after the event to take even more brave people up for tandem jumps. Hopefully there will be enough interest generated to start a Sky Diving Club at the airpark.

As most of you know, the new Chapter building is now on site. Tom Cucarese has been hard at work lining up the contractor who will be doing the support post setups and alignments. As soon as this is done, the concrete floor will be ready to be poured. Then the fun part begins. We are hoping to pour the floor ourselves to save some money. We have some volunteers lined up to help with the finishing work but will need help pouring of the concrete. Contact Tom if you can volunteer: 740-266-9305. Tom will present more information at the next Chapter meeting.

On June 21 history was made, as most of you have seen on the news, with the launch of Space Ship 1, the first ever civilian space launch. Designed by Burt Rutan, an EAA favorite, Space Ship 1 is part of the X-Prize $10,000,000 contest to see who can launch a space craft up to 62 miles or 328,491 ft. to the edge of space.

The most amazing part of this whole thing is that it was accomplished by a small company, financed by Paul Allen - cofounder of Microsoft and a few dozen dedicated employees. It is by no means a Space Shuttle, but it is a start. Space Ship 1 was designed by a group of EAA’ers who put their heads together and said "how can we do this and how can we get this done". And, by George, they got it done. You see this kind of spirit within every EAA Chapter. It happens every day. Read the stories in Sport Aviation or the new Sport Pilot Magazine. They’re there; even in our own Chapter you see the same thing. Maybe it is figuring out how to put on a new type landing gear on their homebuilt, or how to make the wings fold back better than what the plans call for, or figuring out the problems of restoring an aircraft back to it original detail, or figuring out a better way to layout an instrument panel with the newest electronic instruments or maybe figuring out how to trim a couple of extra pounds out of your composite aircraft make it go even faster.

I guess what I am trying to say that nothing is impossible; it only takes the spark of imagination and teamwork to make it possible.

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President
- David Tulenko

304-748-0522
dtulenko at weir.net

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Vice President
- Rick Ramsey

740–765-4827

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Secretary
- Tom Cucarese

740-266-9305
tictoc at clover.net

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Treasurer
- Cathy Cucarese

740–266-9305
tictoc at clover.net

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Newsletter Editor
- Don Green

304-723-4553
don at 123oy.com

Trustees

Dick Hawkins
304-723-2694

Dick Hazelip
740-544-5012

Bob Miller
330-532-2575

News

EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, July 27 to August 2

Oshkosh Air Academy
Last year, the Chapter decided to send a young person by the name of Ben Leone to the Air Academy at Oshkosh. He has just come back from his weeklong stay and, from what I was told, he had a fantastic time and learned much about aviation. I have asked Ben to come to our August meeting to talk about his stay and his experiences at the Air Academy. I hope everyone will be able to make the meeting Remember, bring a young person along and introduce them to Aviation up close and personal. See you there. - Dave Tulenko

The EAA Air Academy is the longest continuously-run aviation camp in existence. It has launched thousands of students from around the world on their own voyages of discovery and adventure. Craftsmen, educators, pilots, counselors and aviation legends come together in structured formats to share their knowledge with youth ages 10-18. Read more at http://www.eaa.org/education/airacademy.html - Ed

New Member
We of Chapter 859 would like to welcome Bob Marshall to the Chapter. Bob is an IFR rated pilot and has his C-182 based at Ohio County Airport. He lives in Follansbee.

Bob is a very active pilot who supports many Aviation activities, from flying many "Young Eagles" to being very active with “Angel Flight”, a non-profit charitable air medical transportation organization serving needy people and their families. They provide access to specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. If you have a GPS and would like to go treasure hunting, Bob's new hobby is the adventure for you. For more details go to http://www.geocaching.com

So if you see Bob at the next meeting introduce yourself and make him feel at home with us.

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Light-Sport Aircraft:
The rule goes into effect September 1, 2004
To read the complete regulations, all 452 pages.

* Maximum gross takeoff weight-1,320 lbs (599 kg.), 1,430 lbs. if float equipped.
* Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight-660 lbs (300 kg.)
* Maximum stall speed-51 mph (45 knots)
* Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)-138 mph (120 knots)
* Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger)
* Day VFR operation only (unless the aircraft is equipped per FAR 91.209 and the pilot holds at least a Private Pilot certificate).
* Single, non-turbine engine only
* Fixed or ground adjustable propeller
* Unpressurized cabin
* Fixed landing gear
* Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be rotated for amphibious operation.
* Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-Sport aircraft certification without FAR Part 23 compliance. Aircraft must meet ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials, Int'l) consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.
*Kit- and plans-built aircraft can be registered as experimental - LSA. These aircraft may be used only for recreation and flight instruction for the owner. (so if our chapter owns a kit or plans built plane, is each member actually an owner, thus being eligible for flight instruction in it? - Ed)
* Will have FAA registration-"N" number.

The Sport Pilot Rule:
A sport pilot may exercise flight privileges in one or more of the following aircraft categories:

* Airplane (single-engine only)
* Glider
* Lighter-than-air (airship or balloon)
* Rotorcraft (gyroplane only)
* Powered Parachute
* Weight-Shift controlled (e.g. Trikes)

The sport pilot rule:

Creates a new student sport pilot certificate for operating any aircraft that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.
* Creates a new sport pilot certificate for operating any aircraft that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.
* Creates a new sport pilot instructor certificate.
* Requires FAA knowledge (written) and practical (flight) test.
* Credits ultralight training and experience toward a sport pilot certificate.
* Credits sport pilot flight time toward more advanced pilot ratings.
* Requires either a 3rd class FAA medical certificate or a current and valid U.S. driver's license as evidence of medical eligibility (provided the individual does not have an official denial or revocation of medical eligibility on file with FAA). For more specific details see http://www.sportpilot.org/news/040720_medical.html
* Does not allow carrying passengers for compensation or hire
* Allows sharing ("pro-rata") operating expenses.
* Allows day VFR flight only.
* Allow sport pilots to fly vintage and production aircraft (standard airworthiness certificate) that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.

Those owning a lighter aircraft not meeting the LSA criteria probably will not be able to modify it to conform to the new certification parameters (a lower gross weight limit, for example): The FAA has indicated it will not allow modifications of a type certificated aircraft through the supplemental type certificate (STC) process in an effort to make an aircraft fit within the LSA parameters.

Repairmen Certificates

The sport pilot/light-sport aircraft rule creates a new Repairmen Light-Sport Aircraft certificate-with either a maintenance or inspection rating. To obtain such a repairman certificate, you must demonstrate a skill level sufficient to determine the aircraft is in a condition enabling safe flight, and for an Inspection rating-complete a 16 hour course on the inspection requirements of the particular class of light-sport aircraft; for a Maintenance rating-complete a course - 120 hours (airplane category); 104 hours (weight shift or powered parachute); 80 hours (glider or lighter-than-air) -- on the maintenance requirements of the particular class of light-sport aircraft.
Other LSA Maintenance Options
Maintenance--including all inspections on special light-sport airworthiness certificated aircraft--can be completed by:

An appropriately rated mechanic-that is, A&P, IA
* An appropriately rated repair station;
* A repairman (light-sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating, or
* A certificated pilot (Sport Pilot rating or higher) may perform preventative maintenance.

To perform inspections on your own aircraft, you must have a repairman's certificate (light-sport aircraft) with an inspection rating.

More extensive training can lead to a general repairman's certificate (similar to IA, inspection authorization) for operations such as dealers, manufacturers, etc.

For more details, visit the EAA Sport Pilot Center.

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Chapter meeting July 6th. A special thanks to chapter member Blair Hennessey for making his aircraft available and flying chapter members.

Chapter Business meetings occur the third Tuesday of each month.
Next meeting: August 17
Time 7:00pm
At the Airport.

Chapter Hanger Update
We now have all the engineering drawings and building permits. We are waiting on bids on all or partial concrete work from 3 contractors. The building has arrived. If you can help with any construction work, from hot dogs to concrete please call me at 740-266-9305. - Tom Cucarese

If you are interested in aviation and don't receive the Avweb newsletter I highly recommend you take a look at it and subscribe. It is also free. So what is your national EAA organization doing? Please visit their website. If you have any comments or feedback about this newsletter or articles you would like to have included please let me know - Ed

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Dates to remember:
Print them out and hang them up, so your spouse knows were you are at - Ed.

July 31 --- Portage County Regional Airport Authority Presents “Wings” Encounter of a Chicken Kind. 11:00 are till 4:00pm 10 flavors of wings. Portage County Airport (29G) - contact (330) 298-3277.

August 3, --- EAA Chapter 859, meeting night. Time: 7:00

August 8 --- EAA Chapter 50 8th Annual Fly in Drive and Pancake Breakfast at Griffin Airport (KSKY) Sandusky, Ohio. 8am till Noon. For more info Academy contact (419-668-8711.

August 13,14 & 15 --- Barber Airport (2D1) 6th Annual Ohio Aeronca Aviator’s Fly-in, this annual event features the Aeronca airplanes built in Middletown, Ohio.

Breakfast Sat. & Sun by EAA Chapter #82 Public invited. Contact Brian Matz at WWW.OAAFLY-IN.com

August 20-21-22 --- Total Eclipse Air Sports at Tolson Field (TOS) Carroll County is sponsoring a Fly In and Pig Gig. Come on in and take an intro flight in gyro, Trike, Power Parachutes, Ect.

Instructors will be on hand. Contact Linda (330) 672-5250 of Mark Mathias 740-922-2228.

Cleveland Air show, (www.clevelandairshow.com) - Sat. Sept 4th, Please contact Dean Haun (phaun at comcast.net) or tel: 304-748 8099 for reservations.

"Wings" weekend Beaver, Oct 1,2,3 - Beaver County Airport (http://www.wingsweekend-bvi.com). This is for both pilots & mechanics.

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The Prop Busters have three openings in their Flying Club…

If you are interest in some real affordable flying, contact Dick Hawkins (Prop Buster President) or Tom Cucarese (Treasurer ) 740 266-9305 for more details on becoming a Flying Club Member.

Their airplane is a Cessna 150 and is based at the airpark.

What does it cost to belong:     Initiation  Fee      $250.00

                                                    Dues:                   $200.00 a year

Aircraft Flying Rate:                Per Hour               $35.00 wet.

Your Flying Insurance is included in with your membership to the Flying Club. 

There is also a web page flying calendar, so flying times can be seen by the club members.

Aircraft is based at its Jefferson County Airpark hanger.

So if your looking for very affordable flying, this is the place for you.