Chapter 1077 Newsletter
May 11, 2005 Vol 7 Issue 5
Fly-in / Pancake Breakfast
Plans are well underway for the Fly-in/Pancake Breakfast to be held in the main hangar at Harry Clever Airport on Sunday, May 29. A work day is scheduled for Saturday morning starting at 9:00 to clean the main hangar and make last minute preparations for this event.
It has been reported that Missionary Maintenance from Coshocton is going to bring up their smoke-equipped Super Chipmunk aerobatic aircraft. Breakfast will begin to be served at 7:30 AM and will continue throughout the afternoon until approximately 3:30 PM. Lunch sandwiches will begin to be served at about 11:00 AM for those wanting something more than breakfast. All members are requested to attend our next meeting on Wednesday, May 11 to get the latest details. Also, don’t forget to spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to share some quality time with us. As has been our policy in the past we will be serving a free breakfast for the pilots of the first ten aircraft.
Fuel Problems An Ongoing Concern at Harry Clever
The Airport Commission meeting on April 10 produced some interesting news for those who purchase fuel at the self-serve fuel pumps at Harry Clever. After receiving a bill from the last troubleshooting maintenance outfit for $13,000, the jet fuel pump continues to lose its prime, but reportedly is not as bad as had been in the past. More maintenance is expected to be performed and a closer look at a possible air leak in the fuel tank will be considered. Alan Welch has reluctantly submitted his resignation to the Airport Commission citing the extra workload of his new job. Mayor Brodzinski offered the position to EAA Chapter 1077 member Terry Henry, but Terry contends his work situation and other demands will give him little time to do a good job.
Flyout Fun Planned
Fair weather is with us again and plans are being formulated to get all of us a little time in the air. A regular schedule is soon to be at hand and more details will be shared at the next monthly meeting. A trip to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in upstate New York is still being discussed and could just be made to happen this summer. Keep posted for more information. Saturday mornings seem to be the consensus of the best time to schedule. Discussion has also been held about having a regular Saturday breakfast for Chapter members and families at the Aircraft Sales Hangar. With the Airport Restaurant not being open for breakfast, maybe we should invite those unfortunate individuals who fly in to Harry Clever only to find the restaurant closed.
Chapter Members Looking to Form Flying Club
At the last monthly meeting, a suggestion was made to form a flying club to either purchase an aircraft that needs work or look into obtaining a kit to be built. There are lots of obstacles to be overcome, but what better way to share your skills and be a part of something exciting. If you are interested or know someone else who may be interested in becoming a part of this project, contact Glenn Davis, Chris Larsen, or Terry Henry for more information. There will be more talk about this topic in the future.
Chapter Website Up and Running
Members and interested persons have a new place to visit on the internet. Webmaster Christopher Larsen has been very creative using the internet as a helpful tool in getting the word out to the public about our organization and what we are trying to accomplish. Not only will there be the latest information on Chapter news and events, but there is also an active forum that will allow anyone to ask questions. It is hoped that each month we can showcase one of our members. A short biography would let the world know who that person is and what interests they have in the world of aviation. Also, club members will be able to get their very own Chapter #1077 email address. Please contact Christopher Larsen at webmaster@eaa1077.org. Visit often and let us know what you think.
Building a Better Mousetrap
This is the last color issue of the Chapter Newsletter that will be mailed out to members and favorite contacts due to the high cost of printing, mailing, and the time consumed in getting the newsletter out. We will be trying something new in communication procedures. Starting with the June issue, a black and white copy will be available to those who wish to continue to receive the newsletter in the mail. We are encouraging everyone to visit the Chapter Website that is mentioned in the previous notes to get a full color copy of the monthly publication. Members can then download the PDF file and print or save the issue to their home computer. If you wish to go online to get your copy or would like to discontinue receiving our Chapter Newsletter, please contact the Newsletter Editor, Glenn Davis by email at skylark@clover.net or by mail at:
727 Davis Rd SE, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Pilot Shack the Place to Be
Saturday mornings seem to be the time to catch many of the members of Chapter 1077 at the airport. Local pilots have been meeting on an informal basis in the Pilot Shack located at the end of the T-hangars on the East High Ave side of the Airport at around 10:00 AM. Lots of late breaking news items seem to come out of these ad-hoc meetings. Come join us if you have the time.
Glenn Davis - Newsletter Editor