June 8, 2005 Vol 7 Issue 6
What a Way to Start
the Fly-in Season!
The weather was certainly outstanding, the crowds enthusiastic, and the ramp was full of really neat airplanes. What more could you want as our Chapter kicked off the summer Fly-ins with a fantastic turnout of pilots, planes, and enthusiasts. A final tally is not in yet, but Frank Price, Chapter Treasurer, reports that we did very well. Lines for pancakes remained long for a considerable period during the morning.The hit of the show was the Super Chipmunk aerobatic trainer which was displayed and demonstrated by the fine individuals at Missionary Maintenance of Coshocton. The aircraft flew several times throughout the day and lucky individuals purchased rides for a very modest fee.
Once again the fine fellows from the Ohio Valley Rvators showcased their skills at formation flying. Gary Sleutz from Beach City, and chapter member, John Furey along with “Flaps” and “Dogg” provided lots of excitement and received considerable praise from the appreciative crowd.
John Haines got into the action by flying the small Nieuport 17, a World War I replica. Many chapter members showed up to help out and without their help it would not be possible to hold this type of event.
Youth Interested in Aviation Fly Balsa Gliders
Several of the attending students at our Fly-in participated in an aviation awareness activity. Students from the ages of 8-13 were invited to a balsa glider flying contest.The winner is to receive a ride in one of our chapter members airplanes. Before the flight Vice-President Glenn Davis gave a short discussion on what makes an aircraft fly. The students listened intently and had great fun flying the gliders. Young Sabreena McGlothlin won the contest with a massive effort. 
Thanks to Truck World Insurance and Terry Henry for purchasing the gliders. Randy Maley graciously allowed the use of his aircraft.
Don’t Forget the Father’s Day Fly-in at Beach City
Beach City’s annual event will take place on Father’s Day, June 19. If the past is any indicator, things should be very interesting.
Good Things are Happening
Randy Maley has arranged for a chapter project to be donated to the Chapter. Through the Donate-a-Plane program, we are going to be the fortunate recipients of a Glastar Super 2+ kit. All that is required is to make the trip to South Carolina to pick it up. Plans are underway to make that journey sometime in June. A place to assemble the kit is being sought. Randy Maley has offered his single stall garage. It is planned to begin work on the project this summer. After the project is complete, it will become part of the Flying Club that is in the planning stages.
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