The Aviator

Volume 19, Issue 6, June 2004

President’s Corner

At the last meeting, we were supposed to have our Non-Pilot Fly Out. Well, Mother Nature decided to rain on our 'parade'. Just as the flights were to commence, a storm decided to make its appearance. Jerry Bailie volunteered to be one of the pilots for the evening so Jim Ramsey got into the Propbusters airplane with Jerry. Off in the distance was the storm front that looked like it was going to miss us, but it was not to be. Jerry and Jim got to go around the airfield before the front started in so we gave Jim the honor of becoming the chapter's first Storm Chaser. Jerry did a great job of handling the C-150 in a strong headwind.

We are going to host another Non-Pilot Fly-out for the July Meeting. So come on out, bring a friend and, hopefully, enjoy a nice calm, quiet, peaceful and dry evening.

We have a couple good things to report this month. First of all, the new Chapter Building is finally on it way. It's due to arrive on or after June 28. Tom Cucarese will be giving a full report in this newsletter. Tom will also be calling a special meeting on the Building, seeking volunteers and those with special talents help out with the building's construction and development.

And another bit of information. As you know, our Chapter is helping out with getting together a skydiving event for the Thunder in the Ville this coming weekend. If enough people are interest in doing a tandem jump, there is a possibly that a skydiving school might be started at the airpark. And our new building might be able to help out. Rick Ramsey has put in a lot of time and effort to get this off the ground in the hope that this will bring a new activity to the airpark. We will be setting up a booth at the event and helping the Skydivers by signing up jumpers. We will also be having a bake sale at the booth and selling some toy airplanes, Volunteers will be needed.

Don’t forget to make it to the Chapter Picnic to be held starting at 6:00pm Saturday, June 26, at the Chapter's new hanger building site. Hot dogs and drinks will be supplied by the Chapter. Picnic will be pot luck.

See you all there, we will have the best seats in the house.

Ride of a life time.

Fellow member Jerry Goodwin got to go for a B-17 ride when it was at the Ohio County airport. He sent some pictures 1, 2 to share with us. Jerry says the cost of the ride was well worth it and you can only imagine what it was like.

New Pilot

Congratulations to Don Green. Don has competed his flight training and has passed his Flight Test. Welcome to the ranks.

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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 Stiehler

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

I am sad to report that fellow Chapter Member “Bill Freeman” passed away on Monday, June 14. Bill has been part of Jefferson County Airpark going back to when it was still called Wintersville Airport. He was always very active in aviation. He was with the Army Air Corps. during WWII. Bill was also very active with the airport, always helping out with electrical problems both on the runway and in the old Hanger Office. When there was a call for help Bill was the first to answer, he always had a list of contacts or a favor that he could collect on to get the job done. If you needed something he would have it or know where to find it.

Bill and Mary joined the chapter when it was formed. When there was a fly-in, airshow or a special event, you could count on them always pitching in. Bill would be hard at work and his wife Mary would be supplying the Coffee and Doughnuts always having enough for everybody.

The day of his funeral, the pilots of the airpark got together and did a fly-by for him. I am sure Bill was flying in the right seat with someone that day.

He will be missed but not forgotten, for he has left something of himself in everyone he has ever touched. Rest in peace, dear Friend.

Just a reminder about an upcoming Safety Seminar at Wheeling, WV, that you
WON'T WANT TO MISS! This is the annual chicken BBQ and cookout to be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, 5:30PM until 9:00PM. The food is FREE and, if you've ever been to it, the food is outstanding! The food will be served from 5:30-7:00 PM. This year the event is very special. We are privileged to have Michael Goulian, two time National Aerobatic Champion and three time member of the United States Aerobatic Team, as our featured speaker. Michael is a professional airshow performer who is in high demand. He will speak on "What it's Like to be An Aerobatic Pilot and Airshow Performer." The CAP 232 that Michael regularly flies in airshows will also be on display.

The food will be served in tents near the Corporate Aviation Services Hangar and the presentation will be in the Corporate Aviation Services Hangar midway down taxiway "B." Fly in , drive in and bring your friends. Don't miss this exciting evening!

Thunder in the Ville June 25 & 26
Friday night is Reel'n in the Years Band and Kurt James Fun and Games along with several food vendors.

Saturday starts off with a parade at 10:00 to 12:00 Noon on Main Street in Wintersville from Reisbeck's parking lot to Kroger's parking lot.

12:00 Noon - 1:00 OPENING - Congressman Ted Strickland; Commissioners speak; Dr. Bo Graham (County Commissioner) sings and Danielle Smith sings.
We will also be having an Honor Our Troops Rally.

1:00 - 2:00 Heart of Country Cloggers - dancers

2:00 - 2:30 Jefferson Kiwanis Youth Soccer Club Demonstration

2:30 - 3:30 Indian Creek School Cheerleaders and Football Players - Eating Contest

3:30 - 4:00 Hot Dog Eating Contest

4:00 - 5:30 Broken Arrow Band

5:30 - 6:00 Flying Eagles Gymnastics

6:00 - 8:00 The Fossils Band

8:00 - 9:00 The Magic Man - Magician

9:00 - 10:00 The Shockers Band

10:00 - 10:10 Dr. Bo Graham sings God Bless the U.S.A. and The National Anthem

10:10 - 10:30 Fireworks

10:30 - 11:00 The Shockers Band

2:00 - 7:00 Jelly Bean the Clown

3:00 - 8:00 Kurt James Fun & Games


Also, there will be airplane rides and sign-up at the airport for skydiving.

Hi,All.

Just a reminder that this is the big weekend and we need all your help at the Festival site. I need volunteers for the parade line-up and everyone to be at the Festival throughout the day.

Those of you volunteering to help at the parade line-up need to be there by 8:00 a.m. It is important that we not permit any parade participants to enter into the newly blacktopped areas of the parking lot. We are not to permit them to leave their vehicles there either. We are permitted to use the upper two lots, the east-west road, and the road down into the soccer fields. We can also use Motif's parking lot.


See you there.

Gary Folden

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Chapter Business meetings occur the third Tuesday of each month.
Next meeting: July 20
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 will arrive on the 28th, so if you can help unload the truck please call me at 740-266-9305.

Tom Cucarese

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

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:

"Wings" Safety Seminar & Airport Cookout, Wheeling Airport, June 29, 5 pm

EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, July 27 to August 2

Cleveland Air show, Sept 4th

"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.