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Bettye Berning
Dorothy "Dot" Colman
Phil Colman
Katherine
Crisara Douglas
Betty Hammer
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Harry Talton Kemp, Sr.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for March 10, 2012
Fish Fry Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of Alabama catfish with all the trimmings. The Aerospouses set out the side
dishes. Some planes flew in. At 12:30
PM Al Newman gave
the invocation and
everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to
order at 1:00 PM. Read
more about this meeting after it happens.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for February 11, 2012
Chili Cook-off
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed savoring
several chili recipes prepared by more than five club members. The Aerospouses set out the side
dishes. Some planes flew in. At 12:30
PM Al Newman gave
the invocation and
everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to
order at 1:00 PM. He announced the Chili Cook-off winners. For our program, Al Newman, Sr. talked about his World War II experiences. Read
more about this meeting after it happens.
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Pea Patch Post (for February) -- Entire newsletter (13 minutes for dial-up Internet)
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access)
Pea Patch
Post -- pages 1-2 (5 minutes)
President's Desk, Minutes of the January meeting
Need for Side-dishes
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(3 minutes)
Joe Miles' Korean War Experiences,
EAA 172 Website & Newsletter Updates, EAA Reorganizes
Modifications to the EAA 172 Calendar for 2012
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (2 minutes)
Letter from EAA's Hightower & Poberezny
Possible Weight Increase for LSA, FAA to Remove 50% of VORs
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 (2 minutes)
Gary Ward's Central Averica Tour 2012
Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out
Pea Patch Post -- pages 9-10 (1 minute)
20th Boshears SkyFest, Aviation Question of the Month
Pea Patch Post -- pages 11-12 (1 minute)
Name That Plane - P-51D, Membership Form
CALENDAR FOR 2012
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for January 14, 2012
Before
the meeting 44 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed delicious
Green Chili prepared by Don Murphy. The Aerospouses set out the side
dishes. Five planes flew in. We welcomed visitor Hank Williamson, a
guest of Frank Christian. At 12:26 PM Al Newman gave the invocation and
everyone enjoyed the meal. Club President Al Nodorft called the
business meeting to order at 1:07 PM. Al thanked Don for preparing the
chili. Al welcomed visitors. He also reminded members about the club
dues for those who have not yet paid.
Old Business: Richard Fender moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Don Bush seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Business: Al Nodorft gave
a very interesting report about his visit over the holidays to Just
Aircraft in Walhalla, South Carolina. They produce kits for the
Highlander LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) at a very reasonable price. Just
Aircraft also offers an “in house” build plan at the factory. Al talked
about their light plane work and suggested that if we wanted, someone
could give a presentation to us about their aircraft.
Members were asked who could participate in the chili cook-off for the
February 11th club meeting. A couple members volunteered. Al asked if
there were more volunteers to contact him or Sid Brown.
Don Bush talked about the next South Carolina Breakfast Club meeting
which would be at Lake City Municipal Airport (51J) Evans Field, Lake
City, South Carolina, on January 22nd. The next EAA 172 eat-out would
be January 26th at the Mt. Vintage Plantation Restaurant, North
Augusta.
President Nodorft presented Chapter Service awards for 2011 to
Newsletter Editor, Flight Advisor, and Tech Counselor Al Patton, Tech
Counselor Eddie Booth, Vice President & Young Eagles Coordinator
Sid Brown, Treasurer Don Bush, and Secretary and Web Editor John
Magnan. Secretary Magnan presented the Service award to President Al
Nodorft.
Al Newman moved that the business meeting adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Richard Fender and the business meeting adjourned at 1:19
PM. Members then stayed to listen to Joe Miles talk about his P-51
Mustang “adventures” during the Korean War.
Program: Joe Miles gave a
vibrant recounting of his P-51 experiences in the Korean War. He
discussed in detail his 120 missions in the P-51, including 101 combat
missions. See more about his exploits in a separate article.
There was also a Board Meeting after the regular meeting. During that
meeting a modification to the 2012 EAA 172 Calendar was made changing
the Wrens Fly-in date from May 12 to June 9. Also the Board discussed
the current club finances and the possibility of member name tags.
missions.
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Pea Patch Post (for January) -- Entire newsletter (16 minutes for dial-up Internet)
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Pea Patch
Post -- pages 1-2 (7 minutes)
President's Desk, Minutes of the December meeting
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(7 minutes)
Al Patton's WW II Experiences,
Eagle Flights for Adults, Lafayette Flying Corps
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (2 minutes)
Red Bull Air Races, Gary Ward's Schedule,
FAA to Charge for Charts, Unusual Christmas Yard Decoration,
FAA May Charge $150 for iPad Data
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 (2 minutes)
Harry Kemp, Sr.
Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out
Aviation Question of the Month
Pea Patch Post -- pages 9-10 (1 minute)
EAA 172 - 2012 Calendar, Name That Plane - SB2C Helldiver
Pea Patch Post -- pages 11-12 (1 minute)
Membership Form
CALENDAR FOR 2012
Harry Talton Kemp, Sr.
January 05, 2012
Harry Kemp was one of the original Pea Patch founders.
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest
Thursday, January 5, 2012, Mr. Harry Talton Kemp, Sr., 88, husband of
the late Mrs. Mary Alice Bailey Kemp.
Born in
Lawrenceville, GA on December 30, 1923 Harry was the son of Earnest and
Gertrude Kemp. He grew up in Lakeland, FL where he graduated from
Lakeland High school in 1942. Harry and his twin brother Larry attended
their first year in college at Carson Newman College in TN. They then
joined the Army to serve in WW II. After receiving their basic training
at Camp Wheeler in Macon, GA they received orders to proceed to New
York where they were shipped overseas to join the 14th Armored Division
in France. In the winter of 1945 their Division was moving forward
towards the French and German border. On January 15th his brother Larry
was killed by a German Sniper. Harry with his platoon took the building
the sniper was in, killing all of the German soldiers inside. During
his service he received the Purple Heart; multiple Bronze Stars and was
one of the few and possibly the only citations, Private First Class
Soldier in Europe to receive a battle field commission directly to 2nd
Lieutenant. Shortly thereafter he was wounded and returned in the
summer of 1945 to Oliver General Hospital in Augusta. That is where he
met his future bride, Mary Alice Bailey. They were married September of
1946. They returned to Lakeland, FL where he graduated from Florida
Southern College. After graduation he went to work for Bibb Juice
Company as Treasurer of the Company. In the 1960’s they moved to
Atlanta where he became a teacher in the Gwinnett County School System.
Later he took a position at Middle Georgia College and then moved to
Augusta and was a counselor in the Richmond County Schools.
Family members include sons and daughters-in-law: Harry Jr. and Gayle
Kemp of Cumming, GA, Richard and Heidi Kemp of Brentwood, TN;
grandchildren: Andrea, Katie, and Max Kemp.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in
the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Jim Bailey officiating.
Interment followed at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens in Thompson,
GA.
Honorary pallbearers were Friends from Cracker Barrel.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The
Alzheimer’s Association at 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904-5755
The family received friends Sunday, prior to the service at 12:00
P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd.,
Augusta, GA 30907 706- 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for December 3, 2011
Christmas Party
Before
Before the meeting 48 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed
delicious turkey prepared by Steve Thompson and Dennis Allen. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Three planes flew in. We welcomed
visitors Chris and Tommy Rhodes, Chuck Very, a friend of Greg Connell,
as well as Essay contest winner Nico Hoernle with Kaj Hoernle. At 12:33
PM Al Newman gave the invocation and everyone ate the Christmas dinner.
Club President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 1:07
PM. Al thanked Dennis and Steve for preparing the turkeys. Al welcomed
the visitors who flew in as well as the Boshears Essay contest winner.
He also reminded members about the club dues and the possibility of
purchasing EAA calendars for $10. They should talk with Don Bush if
they wanted one.
Old Business: Steve Thompson
moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. The motion was
seconded and approved. Members brought in many gifts for the children
at the Children’s Medical Center.
New Business: Al Nodorft said
that yesterday it was Tommy Edwards’ 87th birthday and everyone wished
Tommy “Happy Birthday.” Tommy said that during WWII he was in a B-17
school as well as other training locations all over the country.
However, he never went overseas.
Al said that VP Sid Brown could not be here today but left a message
about the meals for the next three months. For January soup was
suggested at first, but Don Murphy volunteered to make his Green Chili
but needs some people to help. For February we will have our annual
Chili Cookoff. March has our annual fish fry.
Al Newman moved that the business meeting adjourn. The motion was
seconded and the business meeting adjourned at 1:16 PM. Members then
stayed to listen to founding member Al Patton talk about his exploits
in World War II.
Program: WW II veteran Al
Patton told amazing recollections about his piloting activities
attacking the Japanese on Mindanao (Philippines) in a Curtiss SB2C
Helldiver. He especially mentioned joining the "Caterpillar Club" after
bailing out when another fighter bomber collided with his during a
Stateside training exercise. He also talked about flying a Grumman F4F
Wildcat and an exciting "under a bridge" adventure with a Corsair. See
more about this in a separate article.
There was also a Board Meeting after the regular meeting. During that
meeting the 2012 EAA 172 Calendar was approved. The calendar is in this
newsletter.
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Pea Patch Post (for December) -- Entire newsletter (21 minutes for dial-up Internet)
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Pea Patch
Post -- pages 1-2 (8 minutes)
President's Desk, Minutes of the November meeting
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(10 minutes)
Essay Winners Fly, "Thanks" from Ken Moore,
Words from the Prez
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (2 minutes)
Pumpkin - and - Turkey drops, MIT & Boeing - Smartphone Drone,
Phillip & Janie Tweety's Accident,
Dues Due, Breakfast Club - December 11
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 (2 minutes)
Duct Taped Plane, Birthdays, Anniversaries,
Aviation Question of the Month
Pea Patch Post -- pages 9-10 (1 minute)
Name That Plane - Nieuport 11
Membership Form
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for November 14, 2011
The Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in
Though
it was quite cold in the morning the weather turned out to be
Spring-like by lunch time. Before the meeting more than 60 members,
their families, and visitors enjoyed the delicious barbecue prepared by
VP Sid Brown. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. There were six
aircraft on the field. We welcomed two of the Boshears Essay contest
winners, Michael Davis and Nico Hoernle. At 12:30 PM Al Newman gave the
invocation and everyone ate the fine barbecue. Club President Al
Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 1:02 PM. Al thanked Sid
Brown for preparing the barbecue. Al welcomed the visitors who flew in
as well as the two Boshears Essay contest winners who were present. Al
also welcomed all members who are Veterans. He noted that the meal
today was free for all Veterans. He also reminded members about the
club dues and the possibility of purchasing EAA calendars for $10. They
should talk with Don Bush if they wanted one.
Old Business: Steve Thompson moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Charlie Connell seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Business: Al Nodorft said
that we needed cooks for the five turkeys for the Christmas Party.
Steve Thompson volunteered. Sid Brown would be looking for more people
to prepare the turkeys.
Don Bush talked about Keith Brock for whom the fly-in is named. Don
also said that Millen could be closed for quite a while since there is
a lot of construction going on. Normally the Keith Brock Fly-in is held
at Millen at this time.
Larry Garner said that at the Christmas Party there will be containers
for unwrapped gifts for boys and girls at the Childrens Medical Center
(CMC) at Georgia Health Sciences University - formerly MCG.
Al said that the Thomson-McDuffie airport would be closing soon, though
he had been told the taxiways could be used for landings/takeoffs.
Gerald Ballard said that the South Carolina Breakfast Club meeting (at
9:00 AM on Sunday, December 11), would have “a number of raffled
prizes, some of great value!”
Frances Weiss was honored with a gift certificate for all the work she has done in organizing the clubhouse and making it shine.
All the Veterans were asked to stand and be honored. At their right was
a photo of Major Wootten York (ret.) who would have been at the
meeting. He passed away in the previous month.
Al Newman moved that the business meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded and the meeting adjourned at 1:18 PM.
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Pea Patch Post (for November) -- Entire newsletter (45 minutes for dial-up Internet)
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Pea Patch
Post -- pages 1-2 (9 minutes)
President's Desk, Minutes of the October meeting
Our Honored Veterans and Heroes
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(17 minutes)
Wrens Fall Fly-in photos,
Boshears SkyFest winning essays
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (18 minutes)
Boshears SkyFest photos, Charlie's Jet Flight
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 (3 minutes)
Wootten York, Dorothy "Dot" Colman,
Monthly Aviation Question, FAA Laser Web Page
Pea Patch Post -- pages 9-10 (2 minutes)
Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out,
iPad Aviation Charts Could Be Wiped Out
Pea Patch Post -- pages 11-12 (1 minute)
Name That Plane - Avro 504K
Membership Form
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Boshears SkyFest
October 15-16 at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia
The
weather for this year’s Boshears SkyFest was great! Over 50 General
Aviation aircraft came to the fly-in. Club members helped out with
various activities including handling the GA fly-in, led by Sid Brown;
directing aircraft, led by Charlie Connell; taking care of the People
Mover activities, led by John Magnan; and, manning the History tent,
led by Al Patton and Joe Miles. Besides that, as a Boshears activity,
our members were Air Boss: Larry Garner, and aerobatic pilots: Greg
Connell and Gary Ward. In addition, one of our members, Larry Garner,
was awarded Aviator of the Year! You can see some photos at Boshears SkyFest 2011.
THE BOSHEARS SKYFEST SCHOLARSHIP
Al
Patton, Al Nodorft, and Becky Shealy reviewed the thirteen scholarship
applications. Then they chose the best five for interviews. From those
they chose the three scholarship winners. The scholarship is called the
Boshears Skyfest Scholarship and is a combination of the Al Patton
Scholarship ($1000), Augusta Aviation ($1000), and The Hodges Brothers
($5,000). Three applicants were chosen to receive 10 hours of flight
instruction. The one who shows the most promise will then get money to
finish his or her pilot's license training. Read two of the Essays HERE .
Wrens Fall Fly-in
Wrens Memorial Airport (65J), Wrens, Georgia
More
than 100 members and guests were at the Wrens Fall Fly-in October 7-8.
Visitors were from five states. 24 aircraft were on the field including
8 gyroplanes and 1 sailplane. See photos at Wrens Fall Fly-in.
Of course, with every fly-in, there is much work that is done prior to
the event. Sid and Benjamin Brown, Rick Revels, Terry Stout, and Mark
Slone, as well as workers from the City of Wrens, prepared the fields
and burned any weeds on the runway, taxiway, and ramp. Sid, Benjamin,
Rick, Terry, and a couple more Wrens airport group people cleaned up
the hangar and lounge. John Magnan set up the fencing and tents. On
Saturday, Sid and Benjamin Brown grilled the burgers and hot dogs and
Cathy Brown and Mikayla Nodorft helped sell the refreshments.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for October 8, 2011
Breakfast Fly-in
Before
the meeting 34 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of eggs, grits, sausages, biscuits and other breakfast
trimmings. These were prepared by our Chief Chef Steve Thompson and the
fabulous EAA 172 cooks. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. There
were three aircraft on the field. We welcomed the visitors from the
Wrens Fall Fly-in who drove in rather than fly in. Windy conditions
prevented flights from the Wrens Fall fly-in. At 9:30 AM Al Newman gave
the invocation and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the
business meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Al thanked Steve Thompson for
preparing the meal. Al welcomed the EAA 1313 members from the fly-in:
George & JoLynn Lambert, Dan McAllister, Greg Mills, and Greg &
Trish King.
Old Business: Steve Thompson moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Charlie Connell seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Business: Al Nodorft said
that perhaps there would be no History Tent at Boshears this year
because some Augusta Aviation people indicated that the stored display
was messed up [ed. note: They were able to put up the History Tent
after all.].
Members talked about the upcoming Keith Brock memorial Fly-in on
November 12. Since there is construction at the Millen airport where
the fly-in usually occurs, President Nodorft asked for suggestions
about an alternate location. Members agreed having it at the Pea Patch
as was done a couple years ago would be the best move. The Club agreed
to this. Then the members discussed the food. Low Country Boil would be
preferred but it is quite expensive. VP Sid Brown said that he could
prepare barbecue for it. Steve Thompson made a motion for barbecue and
Rick Revels seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
Al Newman talked about kit making. He was referring to a kit that was
gotten years ago and finally finished by his son Freeman – Freeman’s
new Pitts S-1C seen at the meeting last month and one of the planes on
the field today.
Al Newman moved that the business meeting adjourn. John Magnan seconded
the motion and the meeting adjourned at 10:08 AM. Afterwards many
members headed back to the Wrens Fall Fly-in.
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Pea Patch Post (for October) -- Entire newsletter (16 minutes for dial-up Internet)
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Pea Patch
Post -- pages 1-2 (6 minutes)
President's Desk, Minutes of the September meeting
Paul Poberezny: Food for Thought
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(7 minutes)
A Pitts Surprise, U. S. Rep. Sam Graves Comments on Tragedies,
Quadricopter, R/C Terrorist
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (5 minutes)
Cliff Robertson, Rutan's Flying Car,
The "Silvery Mustang", All-Electric Helicopter
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 (1 minute)
EAA 172 Night Out, Col. Thomas Tilley,
Monthly Aviation Question, Birthdays, Anniversaries
Pea Patch Post -- pages 9-10 (2 minutes)
Name That Plane - Curtiss Pusher
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for September 10, 2011
Before
the meeting 43 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed delicious
hot dogs and hamburgers prepared by our fabulous EAA 172 grillers, Sid
Brown and his friend Mark Chapin. The Aerospouses set out the
side dishes. Six planes flew in, including two Pitts and a Beech Baron.
At 12:29 PM Al Newman gave the invocation and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 12:55 PM.
Al thanked Sid Brown and his friend, Mark Chapin, for grilling the hot
dogs and hamburgers. Al also welcomed back CFI Mike Morris who had
moved away several years ago.
Old Business: Richard Fender moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Steve Thompson seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Business: Virginia Bush said that the September 22nd EAA 172 “night out” will be at Villa Europa on Deans Bridge Road in Augusta.
Members talked about the upcoming EAA 172 Wrens Fall Fly-in October
7-8, as well as the Breakfast Fly-in on October 8, and Boshears SkyFest
October 15-16. Steve Thompson volunteered to be the Head Chef for the
Breakfast Fly-in.
We had the election of club officers for 2012. There were no other
nominations so the current officers volunteered to continue serving the
club in 2012. Steve Thompson made a motion to that effect and Richard
Fender seconded the motion. The motion passed with only one “nay”.
Richard Fender moved that the business meeting adjourn. Al Newman seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.
Program: Our guest speaker was
going to be World War II veteran Ray Nault who was going to talk about
his life and his book The Silvery Mustang in War and Peace. He had
mailed a copy of his book to club president Al Nodorft. Unfortunately,
Ray Nault passed away two days before the club meeting.
Al Nodorft’s daughter, Mikayla, read a moving poem related to the 09/11 terrorist attack.
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Pea Patch
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President's Desk, Minutes of the August meeting
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(3 minutes)
Rhodes BBQ Fly-in Map, Gray Eagles to Start, Falsified Logbooks
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (2 minutes)
2012 BSA Merit Badge University, Europe vs. Lightspeed
Monthly Aviation Question, Lycoming: Pump Gas Isn't MOGAS
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 (1 minute)
Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out
Pea Patch Post -- pages 9-10 (4 minutes)
Name That Plane - Lincoln Sport Biplane
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for August 13, 2011
Before
the meeting 52 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed delicious
grilled chicken prepared by VP Sid Brown and his friend Mark Chapin.
The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Two aircraft were on the
field. At 12:30 PM Al Newman gave the invocation and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 1:07 PM.
He asked Pierre Smith to introduce his guest, Daniel Erasmus, from
Pretoria, South Africa. Daniel has experience crop dusting there and is
here for further training at Flying Tiger Aviation in Louisiana. Al
welcomed visitors Charles Garner and World War II veteran Ray Nault who
agreed to talk about his life and book at the next meeting. Al thanked
Sid Brown and his friend, Mark Chapin, for grilling the chicken.
Old Business: Richard Fender moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Charlie Connell seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Business: Shirley Harden
said that the August 25th EAA 172 “night out” will be at P.F. Chang's -
China Bistro, 2450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta.
President Nodorft passed around the volunteer lists for those who wish
to volunteer to help out at the Boshears SkyFest October 15-16. He
needs to get the list to the Boshears committee who will be meeting
later this month.
Sid Talked about an article in Sport Aviation regarding builders adding
too many “extras” to their RVs – greatly increasing the weight and
possibly degrading the performance.
Don Bush moved that the business meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded and the meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.
Program: Al Nodorft
talked about his trip to Oshkosh AirVenture the last part of July. He
said he flew his Christen Eagle to a friend’s grass airfield about 45
miles from Wittman Regional Airport where AirVenture is held. At the
fly-in Al saw Burt Rutan and Bob Hoover’s flying exhibitions as well as
the “incidents” including the Air Force jet over-running the runway. Al
said that his children were able to pick up a lot of free stuff. Al’s
wife, Cami, drove the children to AirVenture in her car.
Al’s son and daughter, Michael and Mikayla, also talked about their car
trip to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and what they did at AirVenture. Mikayla
talked about her visit to Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Michael was
excited about Gary Ward’s aerobatics at Oshkosh.
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Pea Patch
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President's Desk, Minutes of the July meeting
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
(4 minutes)
Oshkosh: Tom Poberezny Retires, Team Chaos, Hummell Ultracruiser
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 (2 minutes)
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for July 9, 2011
The Barbecue Fly-in
Before
the meeting 50 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the
delicious barbecue prepared by Sid Brown. The Aerospouses set out the
side dishes. Five aircraft were on the field. At 12:27 PM Al Newman
gave the invocation and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called
the business meeting to order at 1:05 PM. He welcomed visitors Ray
Furrow and Roger McCoig. Al also welcomed visitors John Lewis and his
wife Karen. John is the brother of Charles Lewis, our featured speaker
today. Al thanked Sid Brown for preparing the barbecue. Al said he will
be going to Airventure Oshkosh at the end of the month (July 25-31).
Old Business: Richard Fender moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Sam Hart seconded the motion and it was approved.
President Nodorft passed around donation buckets for the building and
Al Patton fund. The Al Patton fund will be used as an award at the
Boshears Skyfest October 15-16. The winning youngster will obtain free
basic flight training.
New Business: The August 25th EAA 172 “night out” will be at P.F. Chang's - China Bistro, 2450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta.
During the meal members were treated to a video about the space shuttle Atlantis. The video was provided by Sid Brown.
Program: Charles Lewis
showed a Naval Aviation print signed by 12 prominent aviators. Charles
said he would talk about Naval Aviation at a future meeting.
Charles then introduced the powered parachute to the members. He showed
a powered parachute video presentation and discussed the powered
parachute controls, flying, and other aspects of being “low and slow”
in the air. He noted that the winds could only be 10-12 mph, at most,
to fly powered parachutes.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. Richard Fender seconded the
motion and the meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM. After the meeting visitors
Roger McCoig and Ray Furrow became members and joined EAA 172. Also
after the meeting Charles Lewis demonstrated setting up his powered
parachute for flight. That afternoon it was too windy to make any
flights so the club members were only able to view the takeoff roll.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for June 11, 2011
Before
the meeting more than 40 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed
a delicious meal of hot dogs and hamburgers prepared by Sid Brown and
Sam Hart. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Two planes flew in.
At 12:42 PM Al Newman gave the invocation and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 1:17 PM.
He welcomed our new members Gene Mohr, Johnnie Poole and returning
member Phil Turner. He also welcomed EAA 330 members Ron McClendon and
"Hoot" Gibson Huger. Al thanked Sid and Sam for preparing the meal. Al
said that starting today we will be collecting for the Al Patton fund
which will be used as an award at the Boshears Skyfest in October. The
winning youngster will obtain free basic flight training.
Old Business: Treasurer Don
Bush moved to accept the minutes for the last meeting. Al Newman
seconded the motion and it passed. Vice-President Sid Brown said that
Blythe Dant, a previous Al Patton award winner, has finished his flight
training.
New Business: Secretary John
Magnan introduced two members of EAA 330, Ron McClendon and “Hoot”
Gibson Huger. Ron and Hoot said that their club has been
“reconstituted” at the Briar Patch (9GA1) which is still the home for
EAA 330. Secretary John Magnan was a past newsletter editor for that
club. Ron and Hoot said that the airport is under new ownership. Also,
very soon they will be having a fly-in near there. Acting Club
President Wayne McCullough will send an e-mail to Secretary Magnan with
the information.
Sid Brown, who will be preparing the meal for the July 9 meeting, asked
that the fly-in be changed from “cold cuts” to “barbecue”. Steve
Thompson seconded the motion and it was approved.
Program: Kinsey Butler
talked about his new business location. He has moved his A&P
business, Southern Air Repair LLC, from the Thomson-McDuffie airport to
the Washington-Wilkes airport (KIIY) where he will manage the airport.
Kinsey discussed some of his plans for the airport. After the meeting
he took questions, among them one about problems with aircraft engines
“messed up” by alcohol in the autogas used by many aircraft owners.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. Steve Thompson seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for May 13, 2011
The EAA 172 O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
Nearly 30 members and guests
came to the "bring your own meat" club meeting and meal at
7:00 PM on Friday, May 13. Sid Brown put out a barbecue grill and
prepared the grill for the meat. He also prepared the boiled
potatoes. Those who were there put their meat on the grill and
everyone ate. Cathy Brown set out and arranged the side dishes. We
had no club meeting during the meal.
Much earlier that day, a
gyroplane and its owner/pilot arrived on the field. Chris Bowen, from
Bluffton, South Carolina, came with his Gyrobee. Chris was in the air
much of that day, as well as the next. John Sligar was the first
fixed-wing attendee. He came in his Hummel Bird. He was soon followed
by Don Murphy in his APF. Phillip and Janie and their foot-launched
powered paraglider were also on the field on Friday.
On
Saturday, May 14, there were more than fifteen aircraft including one
gyroplane that came in the day before. Threatening weather greatly
reduced the number of aircraft. There were also a goodly number of
members and visitors at the Fly-in. Young Eagles Coordinator Sid
Brown arranged for Young Eagle flights starting around 10:00 AM and
the two Young Eagles pilots, Phillip Stacy and Wootten York, flew
about 17 youngsters in their aircraft. During the day there were
display farm tractors and the big, old diesel engine.
The
aircraft and pilots were from the local area as well as from Appling,
Augusta, Grovetown, Kite, Martinez, and Washington, Georgia. There
were also owner/pilots from Bluffton, South Carolina, and Phenix
City, Alabama. Later that day three gyroplane pilots from North
Augusta and other parts of South Carolina came in.
Preparation
for the fly-in began weeks before. Rick Revels came in and cleaned up
the lounge and restrooms. Terry Stout helped clean up the hangar. Sid
Brown arranged mowing and he and his son, Benjamin, mowed areas
around the hangar. John Magnan set out the flagging fences and put up
the tents, borrowed from EAA 1313, assisted on Friday by the visiting
gyro pilot Chris Bowen, and foot-launched power parachute pilot and
crew, Phillip and Janie, and others. Sid Brown and Rick Revels
procured the EAA 172 Food Trailer and set it up on Friday.
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Wrens Fall Fly-in
We had more than 100 people from
five states (Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and
Tennessee) at the fly-in. There were 24 aircraft including 1 glider and
8 gyroplanes.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for April 9, 2011
Breakfast Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the
delicious eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and grits prepared by Sid Brown
and Cami Nodorft. The Aerospouses set out the desserts and side dishes.
Ten aircraft flew in. 33 members, family, and guests signed in. At 9:42
AM Ed Christian gave the invocation and everyone ate. Club President Al
Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 10:11 AM. He welcomed
the guests including Abbey Puckett, a friend of Mikayla Nodorft,
Matthew Middleton, and Frank Christian’s guest, Nick Winton, a visitor
from England (actually Dalmunzie, Scotland) who was here for the
Master’s. Al mentioned the upcoming Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow
April 30 – May 1 and also the RC fly-in May 7 – 14 at the Triple Tree
airport which he will attend. Al thanked those who prepared the
breakfast. Al asked who was at Sun’n Fun. They were Eddie Booth, Sid
Brown, and Gary Ward.
Old Business: Steve Thompson moved that that the minutes for March should be accepted. Don Bush seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Business: Don Bush said
that the April 28th social eat-out would be at Sheehan's Irish Pub in
Augusta. Ed Christian said that he's setting up a Pea Patch - EAA 172
work day for Saturday, April 30. An e-mail with details will be sent in
about a week.
Sid Brown said that he will also have a work day on May 7 for the Wrens
Fly-in. Also, for the Friday evening meal (May 13), the club will be
providing potatoes. It will be a bring-your-own meat meal. There will
be no breakfast on May 14, the main day for the fly-in.
Ed Christian moved that the meeting should adjourn. Steve Thompson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 AM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for March 12, 2011
Fish Fry Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the
delicious fried fish and trimmings prepared under the leadership of
Master Chef Steve Thompson. Dennis & Fay Allen, Ron Haley, Everett
Parks, and Maureen Rhodes assisted Steve in the food preparation. The
Aerospouses set out the desserts and side dishes. Thirteen aircraft
flew in. More than 70 members, family, and guests signed in. At 12:28
PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to order at 1:20 PM.
He welcomed the guests including Bonnie & Harry McGahee, Dean King,
Richard Thompson, Patty Barrett, Tricice & Ian Rogerson, Bobby
Shafer, Harrell Tiller, and Antonia & Bibiana Falatova. Al thanked
all those who prepared the fish and trimmings for the meal.
Old Business: Richard Fender
moved that that the minutes for February should be accepted. Steve
Thompson seconded the motion and it was approved.
Frances Weiss said that those who helped prepare the clubhouse for the meeting were her husband, George, and some Leprechauns.
Pierre Smith said that the catfish were U.S. grown, from Mississippi.
New Business: Sheila Connell
said that the March 24th social eat-out would be at the Mt. Vintage
Plantation Restaurant in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Al Nodorft presented the EAA Chapter Service Award to Tech Counselor Eddie Booth.
Program: There was no
scheduled program so member Charles Lewis told us about the Bartow,
Georgia, "Schoolhouse Players" presenting a play "Belles on their Toes"
on March 12, 18, & 19 at 8:00 PM; also on March 20 at 3:00 PM.
Jim McBurney moved that the meeting should adjourn. Richard Fender seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM.
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Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge at Thomson on March 12th,
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for February 12, 2011
Before the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of chili - a selection produced by eight chefs. These
chefs were: Fay Allen, Virginia Bush, Frank Christian, Sheila Connell,
Jim McBurney, Al Newman, Steve Thompson, and George Weiss. The
Aerospouses set out the desserts and side dishes. Several aircraft flew
in, including Greg Connell’s new Pitts. 56 members, family, and guests
signed in. Before the meal three judges: Sid Brown, Mary Hembree, and
Chris Rhodes, assessed the quality and tastiness of the eight varieties
of chili. At 12:41 PM Rev. Farley gave the invocation and everyone
ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to
order at 1:14 PM. He welcomed guests Chris & Tommy Rhodes, Walt
Burton, John Rule, and Cliff, Palmer, and Ethan Russell, friends of
Greg Connell. Al thanked all those who prepared the chili for the meal.
He also commented that the Valentine’s Day decorations for the tables
were “great”.
Old Business: Steve Thompson moved that that the minutes for January
should be accepted. Al Patton seconded the motion and it was
approved. Frances and George Weiss thanked those who helped set
up for the meal today. The helpers included herself and her husband,
George, Fay Allen, Jon Dunn, Terry Bibeau, and Maurine Rhodes.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the February social eat-out
would be on the 24th at the Augsburg Haus in Augusta. Al Nodorft handed
out the annual EAA chapter service awards.
Mary Hembree then announced the winner of the chili cook-off: Frank
Christian. He accepted the award and cash and immediately donated it to
the Building Fund.
Sid Brown reminded everyone about the fish fry next month (March 12).
He verified the cooks. Sid said there would also be a breakfast meeting
on April 9th. He asked if anyone was interested in cooking breakfast on
that date. There were no immediate volunteers, so Sid is asking that
anyone willing to cook breakfast on April 9 should contact him. His
contact number is on the front page of the Pea Patch Post.
Program: Lt. Col. Higgens of the CAP (Civil Air Patrol) gave a very
interesting talk about the Civil Air Patrol. This included what
activities they do and how they perform search-and-rescue. He said that
they still monitor 121.5 and 243 mhz as well as the newer 406 mhz ELT
frequency to locate downed aircraft. He said that Georgia is the 7th
largest CAP group with Florida having the largest. The CAP in Augusta
has a Cessna 172 at Daniel Field. The CAP handles the ground support at
the Oshkosh EAA fly-in and in the future may handle the over the forest
firewatches around the country.
Richard Fender moved, and Al Newman seconded that the meeting should
adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 1:27 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for January 8, 2011
Before
Before the meeting members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of potato soup and the 15-bean soup prepared by Sid and
Cathy Brown. The Aerospouses set out many desserts and side dishes.
Because of the wind, no aircraft flew in. 46 members, family, and
guests signed in. At 12:28 PM Al Newman gave the invocation and
everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the business meeting to
order at 1:00 PM. He welcomed new member Charles Lewis from Louisville,
Georgia. Al also welcomed guests Walt Burton, John Rule, Michelle
Burch, and Markus Schuessler as well as Blake Seller, a friend of
Benjamin Brown. Al thanked those who prepared the soups for the meal.
Old Business: Richard Fender
moved that that the minutes for December should be accepted. Steve
Thompson seconded the motion and it was approved. Frances and
George Weiss thanked those who helped set up for the meal today. The
helpers included Sheila Connell, Sam Hart, and Cami, Carmen, Michael,
and Mikayla Nodorft.
New Business: Al said that
Shirley Harden would handle the social eat-out for February and Sheila
Connell would be in charge of choosing and scheduling the March club
eat-out location. Members also discussed what to do about the extra
sink located next to the restrooms. The decision was tabled until the
next meeting.
Sid Brown said that Fay Allen would handle the menu for the February
meal. Pierre Smith will obtain the fish for the March fish fry.
Fay and Sid talked about a Chili Cook-off for the February meal. The
member who brings in the best chili, as judged by the members at the
meeting, will win a $50 award of which at least half has to go to the
clubhouse roof fund.
Program: At the end of the
meeting we enjoyed listening to and sharing our feelings about a
Chinese company purchasing the company that makes Continental engines.
We also heard Tech Counselor Pierre Smith talk about bogus AN fittings
that have appeared on the aviation market. Pierre also talked about an
interesting fly-in spot near the coast. It has a 2600’ grass strip that
is somewhat clumpy but usable. It is right across from the Marine Corps
Beaufort air station. Greg Connell also was there and added his
insights. He said that they had some events including a flour drop.
Greg also talked about his replacement aircraft for the Pitts he has
been flying.
Al Newman moved, and Richard Fender seconded that the meeting should
adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 1:42 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for December 4, 2010
Christmas Party at the Pea Patch
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of turkey with all the Christmas trimmings. This was
prepared by Sid and Cathy Brown. The desserts and side dishes were set
out by the Aerospouses. There were 57 members, family, and guests who
signed in. Six aircraft flew in. At 12:39 PM Al Newman gave the
invocation and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the
business meeting to order at 1:25 PM. The club welcomed new member
Charles Lewis from Louisville, Georgia. Al thanked Sid and Cathy Brown
for preparing the meal.
Old Business: Richard Fender moved that that the minutes for October
(no minutes for November since we did not have a meeting) should be
approved. The motion was seconded and approved.
Those who wish to purchase calendars should see Don Bush. Also,
President Nodorft reminded everyone that dues for 2011 are $30 through
the date of the January meeting. After that a $10 late fee will be
assessed so the dues would then be $40.
New Business: We held the annual election of officers. Steve Thompson
moved and Pierre Smith seconded that we keep the same officers for 2011
as we had for 2010. The motion passed. The 2011 officers are:
President: Allen Nodorft; Vice-president: Sid Brown; Secretary: John
Magnan; Treasurer: Don Bush.
Sid Brown said that the menu for the January 8, 2011, meeting will be
potato soup and 15-bean soup. He also said that for future meetings
there will be teams of cooks for each meeting and asked members to
volunteer to cook at a monthly meal. The menu for February will be
chili. For March it is the Fish Fry fly-in.
Wootten York talked about his plane crash on November 27. He said that
though he was not injured, after the accident, when he was walking
between the crashed plane and the ambulance, he had a heart attack so
the ambulance was needed after all to take him to the hospital. He’s
mending OK and in a few days he will be getting his Quicksilver GT500
from the field where he crashed. Wootten said that it is repairable.
Wootten also said that he will be marrying his fiance, Joy Crom, the
next day (December 5).
Program: Will Robertson, a former Young Eagle who graduated from Embry
Riddle Aviation University and is a CFI/CFII, talked about his
aircraft, a Skycatcher, and also about a new program put on by Spirit
Aviation at the Thomson-McDuffie County Airport. This will be a “club”
where members join for $40 and pay $15 a month. For this, aircraft
flight training in combination with aircraft rental will be available
at a reduced cost. This will not apply, however, to taildragger
endorsement.
Al Newman moved, and Richard Fender seconded that the meeting should
adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 1:42 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for November 13, 2010
Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in
Millen Airport
November 13, 2010
More
than 200 people and 30 aircraft were at the Keith Brock Memorial
Fly-in. Visitors enjoyed fine freshly cooked food provided by the
Jenkins County Booster Club. The food was available between 10:00 AM
and 2:00 PM. Among the offerings were soft drinks, hot dogs,
hamburgers, french fries, egg rolls, candy, and boiled peanuts. Another
attraction was the antique automobile display. Don Gay, the Chairman of
the Jenkins County Airport Commission, did an exemplary job of
arranging all the activities. We were treated to an aerobatic display
by Greg Connell who also honored the veterans at the Magnolia Springs
Veterans Ceremony at the adjoining Magnolia State Park. He was joined
in the fly-over by Dennis Allen, Steve Thompson, Thurmon Kent, and
Edwin (Ed) Brock. Ed and Diana Brock welcomed everyone to the hangar.
Ed also was selling all equipment, supplies, and fixtures from the
Brock Equipment Company site as well as the hangar. Thurmon Kent, the
airport manager, spent many days grooming the fields and doing other
preparation work for the fly-in. Sid Brown handled Young Eagles and the
pilots he recruited flew many youngsters. Charlie Connell ably handled
the air traffic coming in.
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Boshears Skyfest, 2010
at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia
October 16-17
Many
EAA 172 members helped out during Boshears Skyfest held October 16
& 17 at Daniel Field (DNL) in Augusta, Georgia. The event was
sponsored by Boshears Memorial Fly-In, Inc., Augusta Aviation, and the
city of Augusta. The weather was perfect both days. Our club was
responsible for the History Tent, the EAA 172 Information tent, the
People Movers, and judging the Fly-in portion of Boshears-Skyfest. Some
of our members handled the flightline and two were part of the airshow.
Bruce Cameron, Joe miles, and Al Patton were at the
large History Tent
most of the two days. Al Patton was there a day or two earlier making
sure the parts of the History Tent were assembled and set up correctly.
In the tent were many photos of those involved with aviation in the
Augusta area particularly those associated with Daniel Field and local
people who are in the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame such as EAA 172
club members Phil Colman, Joe Miles, and Al
Patton.
The EAA 172 Information Tent had material about EAA 172 including
brochures about our club. Sheila Connell, Shirley Harden, Mary Hembree,
Stuart Hembree, George & Frances Weiss, and others were in the
small tent during the two days of Boshears. They talked with visitors
and pilots, describing the activities of our club.
John Magnan set up the People Mover trailers in the days prior to
Boshears. Club President Al Nodorft arranged for two new John Deere
3720 tractors to be loaned to us by the John Deere facility in
Grovetown, Georgia. Al is an engineer for John Deere. During the two
days of the fly-in the drivers and people sitting on the trailers to
collect donations were Richard Fender, John Magnan, Al & Cami
Nodorft, Michael & Mikayla Nodorft, John Sligar, Ray Trenter, Ross
& Machell Wheeler, and Wootten York. Al Nodorft’s children Michael
& Mikayla did yeoman service for EAA 172 by collecting more than
$300 in donations.
Sid Brown handled the GA (General Aviation) fly-in activities. He was
assisted by his son Benjamin as well as other members who helped judge
the aircraft. Sid flew in to Daniel Field in his Challenger I light
plane and displayed it with information about the builder, his father
O.B. Brown. Note that Ross and Machell Wheeler parked their RAF 2000
gyroplane next to the Information Tent. They were there both days
giving information about gyroplanes. They also helped out with the
Information Tent as well as the GA fly-in activities.
A number of our club members helped out with Flight Line activities.
Using golf cars they led aircraft to parking spots on the Daniel Field
runway 11/29 which had been converted to a ramp for the fly-in. These
members included Ed Christian, Charlie Connell, Ron Haley, Gary Harden,
Marshall McLane and others.
Club members Greg Connell and Gary Ward flew their aircraft as part of
the airshow. You can see many great photos which Greg took from his
vantage point in front of the security barrier by “Friending” Greg on
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for October 2, 2010
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of eggs, grits, sausages, biscuits and other breakfast
trimmings. These were cooked by Sid Brown and Ed Christian with
assistance from Rick Dant. The desserts and side dishes were set out by
the Aerospouses. About 42 members, family, and guests signed in. We
welcomed the visitors from the Wrens Fall Fly-in. About fifteen were
there. Seven gyroplanes flew in from the Wrens airport. They landed
about 9:15 AM. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. The visitors
really appreciated and enjoyed the meal. Afterwards one wrote “Thanks
to the Pea Patch gang for their hospitality and a great breakfast.”
Another wrote “The EAA Chapter 172 put on a really great breakfast for
us. Those folks was what they had in mind when they told us Yankees
about the ‘friendly South’ when we was jus’ pups growin’ up.” At 9:30
AM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the short meeting to order at 10:13 AM. Al
welcomed the visitors. He welcomed two visiting Englishmen. One was an
air traffic controller from Southamton, UK. He was visiting his brother
who now lived near Savannah. Al thanked Sid Brown and Ed Christian for
preparing the food. Al asked people to pass around buckets to collect
money for both the Clubhouse Roof fund and the Al Patton Fund. He spoke
about the club’s condolences upon the death of member Earl Hildebrant.
Old Business: Ron Haley moved that the minutes for the last meeting should be accepted. The motion was seconded and approved.
Al Nodorft talked about the Al Patton Scholarship and club roofing fund. The updated chart would be in the next club newsletter.
New Business: Virginia Bush
said that the next club eat-out would be on October 28th at the Frog
Hollow Tavern, 1282 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia. She was told that
the dress code was "business casual dress".
Secretary John Magnan introduced Barry Kropelin, the EAA 1313
president. Barry eloquently thanked EAA 172 for inviting his chapter to
participate in the Wrens Fall Fly-in.
Al Nodorft discussed the Boshears Skyfest event coming up October
16-17. He said that those who had signed in as volunteers at the last
meeting were on the list and would have no admission charge.
Unfortunately those who volunteer afterward will still have to pay
admission since the Boshears folks had already made their volunteer
list by the end of September and it could not be added to at this time.
Sid Brown said that starting in January he will be asking for people to sign up for a three person team to cook meals.
Members also talked about the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in at the Millen
airport on November 13th. Al said that since the city of Millen would
be handling most details, all our club needed to do is bring aircraft.
He said there would be no club meeting that day.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. Mary Hembree seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 10:21 AM.
After the meeting everyone went outside to watch gyroplane
demonstration flights. Then many drove to the Wrens airport to see the
aircraft at the fly-in. After the meeting there was a short Board
meeting where members discussed our planned activities for the Boshears
Skyfest to be held October 16-17.
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Wrens Fall Fly-in October 1-2, 2010
At
the Wrens Fall Fly-in, held at the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J) in
Wrens, Georgia, we had a fairly good turnout of aircraft of all types -
34 in all. Eleven were rotorcraft including a Robinson R44 helicopter.
The rest were airplanes except for Phillip and Janie -- Phillip flew
his foot-launched powered paraglider. About 200 people visited the
fly-in. People were there from Trenton, SC; Columbia, SC; Black
Creek, GA; one from Southampton, UK (England); Grovetown, GA; Peachtree
City, GA; Daytona Beach, FL; Rockwall, TX; Fort Mill, SC; Cleveland,
GA; Calera, AL; St. George, GA; Augusta, GA; Greenville, NC;
Taylorsville, GA; Plains, GA; Dublin, GA; Carrolton, GA; Atkins, VA;
Severn, NC; Anderson, SC. Of course there were also people from Wrens,
Matthews, and Louisville, GA. EAA 172 and the people at the Wrens
airport had invited the rotorcraft group, the Carolina-Georgia Rotors
& Wings Club out of Charlotte, NC, - EAA 1313 – to participate in
the fly-in. That club's President is Barry Kropelin, from Matthews, NC.
Some of the gyroplane folks came as early as Tuesday, September 28, and
camped out on the field at Wrens. The weather became rainy and blustery
Wednesday and Thursday but turned out to be great on Friday and
Saturday, the actual fly-in days.
Early Friday evening everyone gathered under the tents for the Low
Country Boil meal. Sid, Cathy, and Benjamin Brown prepared it. Sid said
it was the South Carolina version: Shrimp, Smoked sausage, Potatoes,
Corn and Onions. EAA 172 members brought some side dishes. The next
morning there was a fly-out to the Pea Patch for breakfast.
In preparation for the fly-in, Sid and his son Benjamin also did a fine
job making sure all the fields were mowed and the lounge and hangar
were spruced up. Shane and Amber Northdurft, Ross & Machell
Wheeler, and Terry Stout also helped with the preparation. John Magnan
put up the fencing and prepared the two main tents. The city of Wrens
did a fine job of preparing areas along the runway and the fields that
were not mowed by Sid and his son Benjamin. Many of the club members
from EAA 1313 assisted in putting up the main tents as well as taking
them down.
Some comments from the visitors were “Thanks John and Sid for all your
hard work.........it was a hit!” and after returning from the Pea Patch
breakfast “After breakfast, I promised the kids of the chapter they
could get Young Eagles flights with our club, and by golly they all
showed up at Wrens shortly after we got back. Seeing a 10-yr old boy
hold out his arms like wings on a low fly-by was worth the trip alone.”
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Earl L. Hildebrant
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010
AUGUSTA,
Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Mr. Earl L.
Hildebrant, 83,  husband of Jean Hildebrant. Mr. Hildebrant was a native
of Midland, MI. He worked as a Field Service Engineer for Garrett
Aviation. He was a pilot for 68 years and traveled the world
extensively. Mr. Hildebrant was held in high esteem by members of the
aviation industry, locally and abroad. He served as a mentor to many
and will be sorely missed. Family members in addition to his wife
include children: Peter Hildebrant (Leanne) and Susan Hildebrant,
stepchildren: Jessica Jimenez, Marjorie Jimenez, Juan Jimenez (Kathie),
Jon Jimenez (Toni) and James Jimenez (Debbie), grandchildren: Samantha
Hildebrant, Luci Barnhill, Leslie Fryer, Sam Jimenez (Marcie) and
Shelly Lorenzen (Steve), great-grandchildren: Shelby McNeal, Bryson
McNeal, Amber Jimenez, Emily Jimenez, Samantha Jimenez, Jamie Jimenez,
Herbert Barnhill, William Barnhill, Debra Fryer, Alyssa Lorenzen,
Maddie Lorenzen and James Lorenzen, Best Friend: Steve Thompson (Jo).
Mr. Hildebrant is also survived by one sister and three brothers. A
Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00
A.M. at Hephzibah United Methodist Church, 4431 Brothersville Rd,
Hephzibah, GA 30815, with Rev. T.G. Hall officiating. The family will
receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers
the family request that memorials be made to Hephzibah United Methodist
Church, PO Box 65, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral
Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign
the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for September 11, 2010
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of barbecued chicken prepared by Benjamin and Sid Brown.
The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Everyone appreciated the
Autumn Theme serving table decoration created by Mary Hembree. 34
members, family, and guests were at the meeting. Six planes flew in. At
11:27 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
Club President Al Nodorft called the meeting to order at 1:11 PM. Al
welcomed the guests. Al thanked Sid and Benjamin Brown for preparing
the food. Al asked people to pass around buckets to collect money for
both the Clubhouse Roof fund and the Al Patton Fund. Al asked for a
moment of silence to remember those lost in the terrorist attacks on
September 11, 2001.
Old Business: Steve Thompson
moved that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. Al
Patton seconded the motion and it was approved. Treasurer Don Bush said
that there was $170 in the Kitty. This covered the food expenses.
Al Nodorft talked about the Al Patton Scholarship and club roofing
fund. The updated chart would be in the next club newsletter.
New Business: Virginia Bush
said that the next club eat-out would be on September 23rd at the
Village Deli, 2803 Wrightsboro Rd., #28, Augusta, Georgia 30909.
Al Nodorft discussed the Boshears Skyfest event coming up October
16-17. He said that even though we would not have the food trailer
there to prepare and sell food as we have had in the past, the Boshears
committee asked if we wanted to possibly handle providing the food for
the volunteers. Members were mixed in their reactions. Some did not
want to use our food trailer to do this. Others said that they would
possibly do this if it were with the Boshears equipment and that they
would only be serving the food.
Al said that people are needed to volunteer for registering the planes
and also to act as security for the aircraft. Also, pilots are asked to
bring their planes to Boshears as part of the fly-in. Also,
volunteers are needed for the People Mover and Information Booth. Al
passed around a sign-up list. He needed the list so that he could
inform the Boshears folks this month who would be listed as volunteers
and obtain volunteer passes for the event.
Members discussed the Wrens Fall Fly-in, October 1-2. Secretary John
Magnan clarified that this was not a rotorcraft fly-in. It was a Fall
fly-in at the Wrens airport where our sister club, EAA 1313, which
focuses on rotorcraft, has asked us if they could participate. As in
the past, we will have many fixed wing aircraft there, Sid Brown said
that there was a Low Country Boil planned for Friday evening, September
1, at the Wrens airport. Al said that the next meeting would be a
breakfast meeting at the Pea Patch on October 2. The rotorcraft and
fixed wing folks at the Wrens Fall Fly-in were expected to fly out from
Wrens to the Pea Patch for this breakfast.
Members also talked about the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in at the Millen
airport on November 13th. Al said that since the city of Millen would
be handling most details, all our club needed to do is bring aircraft.
He also mentioned the Christmas Party on December 4.
Sid Brown moved that the meeting adjourn. Sam Hart seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 1:21 PM.
After the meeting there was a short Board Meeting where, among other
items on the agenda, Frances Weiss showed the members the “fun kits”
she put together to keep children who accompany their parents to our
club meetings busy and entertained.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for August 14, 2010
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious barbecue meal cooked by Sid and Benjamin Brown. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Everyone appreciated the “Back
to School” theme which Frances Weiss arranged on the tables.
Approximately 52 members, family, and guests signed in. Because of
the overcast weather and threat of storms no aircraft were able to
fly in. At 12:30 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and
everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the meeting to order
at 1:03 PM. Al welcomed the guests. Al thanked Sid and Benjamin Brown
for preparing the food. Al also thanked those who were at the August
7th clean-up day. He also asked people to pass around buckets to
collect money for both the Clubhouse Roof fund and the Al Patton
Fund. Also there still is a need for someone to handle advertising
for the newsletter. Some members still need to pay their dues for
2010.
Old
Business: Richard
Fender moved that the minutes for the last meeting should be
approved. Dan Scukanec seconded the motion and it was approved.
Treasurer Don Bush said that there was $265 in the Kitty which
covered the food expense.
Frances
Weiss thanked everyone who came out on the club cleanup day at the
Pea Patch on Saturday, August 7. Elsewhere in this newsletter there
is a list of those who helped. She said that when there is a Saturday
clean-up day there is no Thursday meeting preparation day.
New Business: Virginia Bush
said that the next club eat-out would be on July 22nd at Crum's on
Central restaurant, 1855 Central Ave., Augusta, Georgia.
Don Bush said that Craig Fuller will be at the Athens Van Epps airport this coming Wednesday.
Al
Nodorft congratulated Will Christian for obtaining his pilot’s
license. Will said that he started one and a half years ago and that
his favorite moment was soloing.
Sid
Brown talked about the Low Country Boil planned for the next meeting,
September 11. He said that the cost would be $10 since shrimp was
getting expensive.
(Ed. Note: see elsewhere in this newsletter that the food for that
meeting has been changed).
Everyone
wished Al Nodorft’s son, Michael, “Happy 10th Birthday” and
enjoyed his birthday cake.
Al
Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded and
passed and the meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.
Program:
Because of the weather, our
speaker, Tim Wright from Chapter 780 in Athens, Georgia, was not able
to be at the meeting.
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Minutes of the Meeting
for EAA Chapter 172 for July 10, 2010
Cold Cuts Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious
meal of submarine sandwiches. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Approximately
54 members, family, and guests signed in. There were four visiting aircraft.
At 12:30 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
Club President Al Nodorft called the meeting to order at 12:58 PM. Al welcomed
the guests. Al thanked Sid and Cathy Brown for purchasing and bringing the
food. Al also thanked those who were at the July 8th meeting preparation
day. He reminded everyone about the aerobatic performances this evening by
Greg Connell and Gary Ward for Thunder Over Thurmond. He reminded everyone
that we should separate the aluminum cans from the rest of the trash so
that we can get some recycling money for the cans. Also, his children are
collecting the pull tabs from the cans for their school. Al said that at
the next meeting Tim Wright from EAA Chapter 780 would present a program
about the Ben Epps Day. Also there still is a need for someone to handle
advertising for the newsletter. Some members still need to pay their dues
for 2010.
Old Business: Don Bush moved that the minutes for the last meeting
should be approved. Steve Thompson seconded the motion and it was approved.
Treasurer Don Bush said that there was $253 in the Kitty which covered the
food expense. Don said that is leaving a couple of DVDs in the clubhouse
library. These are about fighters and bombers in World War II.
New Business: President Nodorft and Frances Weiss reminded everyone
about the club cleanup day at the Pea Patch on Saturday, August 7. The time
for the work would be 9:00 AM to noon. The club will provide the lunch.
Virginia Bush said that the next club eat-out would be on July 22 at Rae's
Coastal Cafe, 3208 West Wimbledon Drive, Augusta, GA 30902.
Ed Christian talked about and showed a photo he has from Arnold Palmer.
Benjamin Brown said that he was changing his major to aviation maintenance
technology at Middle Georgia College.
Stuart Hembree talked about the Leadership meeting he went to. Sheila
Connell said that Stuart was nominated to attend the National Forum on National
Security for the National Youth Leadership Forum. She said that the cost
would be $1500 to $2000 for the week-long event. Sheila asked for donations
from the club members to help Stuart attend this prestigious forum.
Al Newman moved and Don Bush seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion
was accepted and the meeting adjourned at 1:21 PM.
Program: We enjoyed an informative talk and demonstration by Pierre
Smith about how the iPad can now be used to replace VFR sectionals and approach
plates in the cockpit resulting in hundreds of dollars of savings each year.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for June 12, 2010
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious
meal of hot dogs and hamburgers prepared by the Sid Brown family.
The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. Approximately 55 members,
family, and guests signed in. There were six visiting aircraft. At 12:30
pm Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club President
Al Nodorft called the meeting to order at 1:04 pm. Al welcomed the guests,
including Frank Gougher who is joining EAA 172. Frank lives at Twin Lakes
and has a Cessna 140. Al thanked those who grilled the burgers: Sid
and Benjamin Brown. Al also thanked those who were at the June 10th meeting
preparation day. He also thanked Dan Scukanec for fixing up the ladies’
restroom and Sid Brown for his work at the Wrens Fly-in. Al said that
Allene Brown, Sid’s mother, had donated $500 to the club. After the regular
meeting the Board will review possible uses for this money. Al said that
he has DVDs of Oshkosh, Gary Ward’s aerobatics, Sonex, etc. which he’ll
leave at the clubhouse. Members can take them home to view and return them
when done. Also there still is a need for someone to handle advertising
for the newsletter. Some members still need to pay their dues for 2010.
Old Business: Don Bush moved that the minutes for the last
meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded and passed. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the Food Trailer netted about $200 from the Wrens fly-in.
There was $336 in the Kitty. As decided on at the last board meeting, for
the meeting today the empty food plates were sold for $5 each. Those who
purchased the plates then could put all the food they wanted on the plates.
Sid Brown said that 36 Young Eagles were flown during the Wrens Fly-in.
Wootten York said that the memorial service for the Chris Hughes, the
Washington-Wilkes airport FBO manager who recently died, would be on
Saturday, June 19th from 2:00-3:30 pm.
New Business: President Nodorft and Frances Weiss reminded everyone
about the club cleanup day at the Pea Patch on Saturday, August 7, rather
than July 3 (because of the holiday). The time for the work would be 9:00
AM to noon. The club will provide the lunch.
Secretary John Magnan mentioned that Don Gay was having a birthday party
today at 4:00 at Don’s airstrip. It was in honor of his grandson.
Virginia Bush said that the next club eat-out would be on June 24th
at Luciana's Taste of Italy restaurant on Fury’s Ferry Road in Augusta.
Al Newman moved and Charlie Connell seconded that the meeting adjourn. The
motion was accepted and the meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.
Program: Al Tyler, the Vice-Chairman (soon to be Chairman) of
the Soaring Society of America - SSA, was our guest speaker. He had a video
slide presentation going during the meal. Al talked about gliders and soaring
and gave a very interesting presentation. Al is also the U.S. representative
for the world gliding championship being held in Szeged, Hungary, in July.
After the meeting club members went outside to look at the gliders and
talk with their owners.
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Minutes of the Meeting
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Wrens
O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
There were about 30 members and guests who came to the "bring your own
meat" club meeting and meal at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 21. Sid Brown put
out two barbecue grills and prepared and lit the coals so that the grills
would be ready for the meat. Those who were there put their meat on the grills
and everyone ate. We had no club meeting during the meal.
Prior to the meeting a several members of EAA 1313 which bases itself
at the Goose Creek, NC, airport just below Charlotte, NC, trailered in
their gyroplanes. Unfortunately one rainstorm started around 10:00 AM.
A second one started around 7:30 PM. The gyroplane pilots were able to
fly some in between storms. By the end of the fly-in there were six
gyroplanes on the field.
THE WRENS
O. B. BROWN MEMORIAL FLY-IN MAY 22, 2010
On Saturday there were 16-20 more aircraft. This was the actual day
of the fly-in. It was overcast with threatening rain at times. This might
have caused some not to fly in. The RV line of aircraft was the most predominant.
One AirMed helicopter came in, only visiting, for a display. There were
also at least 150 members and visitors at the Fly-in. Young Eagles Coordinator
Sid Brown arranged for flights for Young Eagles starting around 10:00 AM
on Saturday, May 22nd. Sid’s son and daughter, Benjamin and Bethany, along
with his wife, Cathy, helped out at the Young Eagles sign-in table.
Pilots Dennis Allen, Ed Christian, Bill Couch, and Pierre Smith flew
at least 30 Young Eagles. There were a number of tractors on display in addition
to the large cotton mill diesel engine. There were also two classic automobiles
on display. There was excellent assistance at the food trailer. Fay Allen
along with Bethany Brown and Morgan McDonald prepared the food in the trailer.
In preparation for the fly-in Sid Brown did all the paperwork including
contacting the FAA and closing the MOA in the Wrens area by using his contact
at Shaw Air Force Base. He also did much of the mowing and arranged for
the city to put out a crew on tractors to prepare the rest of the airport
during the past several weeks. Cathy Brown handled the advertising for the
event. John Magnan put up the tents, set up the extra power and water as
well as all the flagging poles and flagging. Terry Stout cleaned the hangar.
Ross Wheeler used chemicals to kill weeds along the runway and taxiway.
Amber, a friend of Shane Nothdurft, cleaned up the lounge area and prepared
a side room for the flight simulator.
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EAA 172 shares the bereavement of the family and friends of George
Odom and expresses the club's Condolences.
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Minutes of the Meeting
for EAA Chapter 172 for April 10, 2010
Breakfast
Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious
breakfast of eggs, grits, sausages, bacon, and all the extras prepared by
Sid and Cathy Brown and other club members. The side dishes were set out
by the Aerospouses. More than 40 members, family, and guests signed in.
There were six visiting aircraft. At 9:14 AM Al Newman gave the invocation
for the meal and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the meeting
to order at 9:55 AM. Al welcomed his guest, Rich Wallace, who also
works at John Deere. Al thanked those who cooked the breakfast: Sid and Cathy
Brown. Al also thanked those who were at the April 8 cleanup day: Fay &
Dennis Allen, Charlie Connell, and George & Frances Weiss. Condolences
were given to the family of former member, Phil DeWitt, who recently died.
Old Business: Don Bush moved and Sid Brown seconded that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer
Don Bush discussed the accounts. Many members have not yet paid their dues
and also often the Kitty was not enough to pay for the food at a meeting.
The EAA 172 Board will meet after the regular meeting to discuss the accounts.
There was $220 in the Kitty.
New Business: President Nodorft reminded everyone about the club
cleanup day at the Pea Patch on May 1st. Among the items to be worked on
were cleaning the refrigerator and stove, putting skirting on the clubhouse
roll-up door, cleaning up Boulineau Road from Highway 88 to the clubhouse.
EAA 172 had assumed responsibility for cleaning up Boulineau Road. The time
for the work would be 9:00 AM to noon. The club will provide the lunch.
Sid Brown talked about the Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in May 21-22.
The food trailer would be there on Saturday. Fay Allen said she needs people
to help out in the food trailer. There would be Young Eagles flown that day.
Sid needs volunteers to handle registration. He also needs pilots and planes
to fly the youngsters. Besides Dennis Allen and Bill Couch, Pierre Smith
volunteered to fly them. More pilots are needed. The scheduled time for
the Young Eagle flights is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Sid said that there
would be a Wrens clean-up day Saturday, May 15. He needs people to help
cut the grass and clean up the lounge, hangar, and the area around the hangar.
Jim McBurney moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Richard Fender. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at
10:06 AM
Program: Doug Johnson of the Trenton RC Flyers gave a very interesting
talk He discussed his early childhood, partly spent in South Africa. He
said he became a pilot even after his father had flown into a mountain in
California. Doug has had many planes over the years and now has a Grumman.
He discussed the various RC (radio controlled) aircraft. He gave explanations
of the types of RC aircraft and that many were now going to electric powered
ones. Doug talked about the various RC events, one big one being at the Triple
Tree airport in South Carolina. Afterwards members went outside to watch
several large RC models “do their stuff” in the air.
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Attending this month's board meeting
were Al Patton, Don Bush, Steve Thompson, Dennis Allen, John Magnan, Allen
Nodorft, and Sid Brown.
Don Bush showed us the cash flow for the first quarter of the year and
we have a deficit of $1,100. We are still missing the dues from over 70
of our members. This would put us in a positive situation, but not a very
strong one. It is only fair that you should have visibility to where the
money is going. The board has recommended the following actions:
1. Raise the dues to $30 immediately after the June meeting. To avoid
the increase, you can pay $25 any time prior to that. The dues will remain
at $30 for the next years as well. According to Al Patton there is an unwritten
policy that dues are to be paid in the months of January through March.
I understand that we have not enforced this so well in the past and there
are potentially all sorts of understandings about dues. In the future
we will try to be more clear about the expectations.
2. We often do not receive the average of $5 per person for the food
we serve at our chapter meetings. About half the time this causes us to lose
money at our meeting meals. There will be 3 actions taken to improve this
situation:
a. Most of the time we will serve meals that cost less. This
may mean hamburgers and brats, cold cuts, soup, barbeque, etc. This
will help us control our costs. When we choose a more expensive meal such
as low country boil and the fish fry, we will charge more as appropriate.
Of course you can eat as much as you want.
b. Next, each person will have to pay $5 to receive a plate to
eat. This will ensure that all pay an equitable amount for the meal.
The only exceptions will be guests that we invite to speak or entertain
us. Members who bring guests will be expected to pay for their guest
or work it out with their guest. We appreciate those who spend additional
time and money to bring the side dishes, but they also will have to pay
for a plate. We will be asking for volunteers to manage the plates
and money.
c. In order to not discourage families with children, it was
decided that children would only have to pay $3.
3. We have already implemented the emailing of newsletters. This will
also save the club much money in printing and mailing fees. If anyone has
an email that they use and is still receiving the newsletter via mail,
please email John Magnan at jcm2@earthlink.net
and tell him you wish to receive the newsletter only by email.
4. The board approved the opportunity to put advertising into our newsletter
the Pea Patch Post. We only need a volunteer to make this happen. This could
also generate revenue.
We hope you understand that we must take these actions in order to make
our chapter financially healthy. If anyone has other ideas that can
help us, please bring it up.
The board also discussed the possibility of EAA 172 members helping
to maintain Pea Patch Corporation property. The board felt that this would
be OK for special clean up days. When possible, a combined list of work
items will be published. Visitors to our EAA meetings do not know the difference
between the EAA chapter and the Pea Patch corporation. Together we need to
make our facilities an inviting place.
Al Nodorft, EAA 172 President
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Minutes of the Meeting
for EAA Chapter 172 for March 13, 2010
Fish
Fry Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious
meal of Alabama catfish and all the extras. The side dishes were set out
by the Aerospouses. More than 80 members, family, and guests signed in.
It was somewhat windy so there were only four visiting aircraft. At 12:30
PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM. Al welcomed
visitor Land Creson, a guest of Greg Connell. After the meeting Land joined
EAA 172. Al thanked those who cooked the fish and fries: Dennis Allen, Ron
Haley, Pierre Smith, and Steve Thompson. Al also thanked those who were at
the March 6 cleanup day and those who helped in the pre-meeting clubhouse
preparation on Thursday: Fay Allen, Sheila Connell, and George & Frances
Weiss. Recognition was given to those who underwent surgery since the last
meeting: Fay Allen and Sid Brown, who both had recovered nicely and were
at the meeting. Al also recognized the person who was the March Member Spotlight
– Ed Christian. President Al Nodorft then talked about the “pleasure”side
of his European business trip. Al said that he flew a paraglider for the
first time. It was a six minute flight at 28 mph.
Old Business: Don Bush moved and Richard Fender seconded that
the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order. Because the day
was somewhat blustery and we had 30-40 fewer fly-in attendees, there was
not enough to pay for the fly-in food from the Kitty donations. There was
$356 in the Kitty and the meal cost around $400. The club general fund paid
the difference. There was much food left over which some members took home.
Club secretary John Magnan reminded the group about the newsletter being
emailed. Next month (April) only those without email addresses as well as
those who had email access but who still wanted the mailed copy would be
receiving the Pea Patch Post in the mail. If you have email but still want
the mailed version contact John.
New Business: Members discussed the upcoming fly-ins/meetings
including the Breakfast Fly-in at 9:00 AM on April 10 and the meeting and
meal on May 21 at 6:00 PM. This would be a day before the O. B. Brown Memorial
Fly-in on Saturday, May 22nd. Young Eagles would be scheduled for the Wrens
Fly-in for 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on May 22. Members approved September-October
events: The Fall Breakfast Fly-in date was changed to October 2nd from the
original date of October 9th. This will allow those who come to the Wrens
Fall-Fly-in, now scheduled for pilots for September 29-October 2, to fly
to the breakfast as had been done in 2007 and 2008. The fly-in dates for
the public would be October 1-2.
Frances Weiss thanked those who helped at the scheduled clubhouse cleanup
on March 6. They were: she and her husband, George, Ron and Heather
Banning, Sheila Connell, Bill Farley, and Al Nodorft. Frances said
the next one will be on May 1. EAA 172 will again provide the lunch.
Virginia Bush said that the next EAA 172 social meeting “Night Out”
would be at T Bonz Steakhouse, 2856 Washington Road, Augusta, Georgia on
March 25.
We had a raffle for a beautiful fern prepared by Mary Hembree. Dick
Schoenfelder won.
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Don Bush. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:38 PM.
Program: Gary Ward gave a very interesting talk and demonstration
about aerobatic flight. He said that he took his first flying lessons at
Daniel Field when he was 15. Gary participated in his first air show
in 1998. He flew the Giles for eight years and the current MX-2 is an outgrowth
of the Giles. Gary demonstrated the gyroscopic actions which affect aerobatic
flight. Former club president Sheila Connell assisted him in the demonstration.
The new act Gary participates in is Team Chaos which involves three
separate acts involving his MX-2, Randy Harris in his Skybolt, and
Neal Darnell in the Flash Fire Jet Truck.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for February 13,
2010
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitor enjoyed a delicious
feast prepared by Mary Hembree. The repast was a good old-time meal with
pot roast, fresh cooked green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, some
greens and other vegetables, and desserts (sweet potato pie, cakes, chocolates,
etc.). Since Mary had planned for about fifty people, we had plenty, and
much left over. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. Even though
they had just been through a snowstorm, 30 members, family, and a guest signed
in. There were no visiting aircraft because there was 4-5 inches of snow
on the runway. At 12:35 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal
and everyone ate. Because President Al Nodorft had to take a business trip,
Club Vice-President Sid Brown called the meeting to order at 1:02 PM. Sid
welcomed the visitor, Mary Crom, a guest of Wootten York. Sid thanked Mary
Hembree for preparing the pot roast. He also those who helped prepare the
clubhouse for the meeting and decorate it for Valentine’s Day: Fay &
Dennis Allen, Don Gay, and George & Frances Weiss.
Old Business: Richard Fender moved and Ron Haley seconded that
the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $149
in the Kitty. Don said that there was one EAA calendar remaining.
Wootten York said that his son-in-law, SSG Dusty Magner, and wife
Rebecca, now had a home in Tampa. Dusty’s wife, an Army 2nd Lieutenant,
was now permanently assigned to the VA hospital there. Dusty had been severely
injured in an IED attack in Afghanistan last year.
Sid Brown, Don Bush, and John Magnan talked with the group about the
newsletter being emailed. They repeated what was in the newsletter: if someone
did want it mailed by the USPS they would have to let John know. The members
were also told that they did not use email they would still get the
mailed newsletter. Of the 30 people there 10-12 wanted the newsletter by
e-mail only. The members there who received the e-mailed newsletter enjoyed
it. Don Bush said he enjoyed the high definition color.
New Business: Sid Brown brought up the Wrens O.B. Brown
fly-in. After a bit of discussion and suggestions from the members, the
vote was 14-2 that in May there would be no club meeting on May 8th, the
scheduled date. Also there would be no separate Social “Night Out” in May.
The Wrens O.B. Brown fly-in would have a short business meeting on
the 21st (Friday), perhaps around 6:00 PM, followed by a meal under
the tents (if it's not raining) and the main fly-in on May 22nd. The going
away day, for anyone who stayed Saturday night, would be Sunday, the 23rd.
In preparation or the fish fry on March 13, Vice-President Brown asked
if anyone had fish fryers. Also he would contact Pierre Smith, who was not
at the meeting, about obtaining the fish. He would also contact those
who usually prepare the fish, fries, etc. Those people were unable to attend
the meeting.
Frances Weiss scheduled clubhouse big cleanups/fix-ups every other month
starting Saturday, March 6, at 9:00 AM and ending around noon. Lunch will
be bread, lunch meat, soft drinks, etc. provided by the club. This will
go throughout the summer. This is not the same as the regular meeting preparations
the Thursdays before a club meeting.
Sheila Connell said that Dot Colman (Phil's wife) has improved (she
had a stroke) and is temporarily in a nursing home for a week before going
home. Virginia Bush said that the next EAA 172 social meeting “Night Out”
would be at Harbor Inn Seafood, on Wrightsboro Road in Augusta on February
25.
Since Pierre Smith was not there, Greg Connell made a very short report
about the RV-10: "Flies great." We had a raffle for a $50 gift certificate
for dinner(s) at a restaurant. Sid Brown won. Don Bush said that the club
made $11 on the raffle so it paid for itself.
Jim McBurney moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by George Weiss. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:44
PM.
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Gone West:
Longtime Volunteer Marguerite Lawrence Passes Away
(Club member Sondy Lawrence's mother)
Marguerite Lawrence celebrated her 90th
birthday with her family during her last AirVenture in 2006.
February 25, 2010 —EAA is mourning the
death of Marguerite Lawrence, who was an Admissions Gate volunteer at the EAA convention for 30 years. She died on February 16 at the age of 93 in Wichita,
Kansas. Her last visit to AirVenture Oshkosh was in 2006, and that year
her family traveled to Oshkosh to celebrate her 90th birthday. They held
the party at Admissions Gate 346 (the Warbirds gate), where she volunteered
for many years.
Marguerite always chose to camp on the grounds with her friends. “She
refused to stay in a hotel," her son, Stan, told The Wichita Eagle.
Marguerite was also a pilot, soloing in 1938 and earning her private
ticket in 1940. She wound up marrying her flight instructor, Roy Gene Lawrence
who, her eldest son, Sondy, joked, “Got her in the airplane and would not
land until she said ‘yes.’”
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The Wichita Eagle
Marguerite Lawrence was a "free-spirited" woman dedicated to
her family, friends, faith and aviation. Mrs. Lawrence died Tuesday. She
was 93.
Mrs. Lawrence was a familiar face in the aviation community. Until her
90th birthday, she volunteered at the Experimental Aircraft Association's
annual AirVenture Oshkosh, selling tickets by day and camping in a pup tent
at night.
"She refused to stay in a hotel," said her son, Stan Lawrence. She would
say, "'Why would I want that? I'm with my friends. I'm exactly where I want.'
"
The family celebrated her 90th birthday at the event.
Mrs. Lawrence was a long-time volunteer at the Kansas Aviation Museum,
served on the national board of the OX5 organization and was an active member
of the Kansas chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an organization of female pilots.
"She was very supportive and always encouraged our members to work at
their flying and to get additional training or ratings or proceed as far
as they would like to go," said pilot Kay Alley, who serves as treasurer
of the chapter.
Mrs. Lawrence soloed in 1937 at the age of 21. She earned her pilot's
certificate three years later.
In the process, she fell in love with her flight instructor, Gene. They
were married nearly 50 years at the time of Mr. Lawrence's death in 1986.
In the early years, Mrs. Lawrence helped her husband with the fixed-based
operation he ran in southern Nebraska. She also was a charter pilot and
ferried airplanes.
"She was a great mom," Stan Lawrence said. "She was firm and fair and
always ready for the next adventure."
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for January 9, 2010
Prior
to the meal DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) William Duncan
finished the inspection of Steve Thompson’s RV-9A and presented Steve with
the temporary certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft. Before the
meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal
of barbecue prepared by Sid Brown and his family. The side dishes were set
out by the Aerospouses. There were 58 members and guests as well as five
visiting aircraft. At 12:26 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for
the meal and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the meeting
to order at 12:58 PM. Al welcomed the visitors and thanked those who helped
prepare the clubhouse for the meeting: Fay Allen, Charlie & Sheila Connell,
and George & Frances Weiss. One visitor was Rev. David Herberts, a guest
of Pierre Smith. Al also thanked Vice President Sid Brown for the barbecue.
He congratulated the Member of the Month, Sheila Connell. Al said that there
were still some EAA calendars left.
Old Business: Steve Thompson moved and Mary Hembree seconded
that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $334 in
the Kitty. Don also reminded everyone that the 2010 dues were due. President
Al Nodorft thanked Charlie Connell and Al Patton for putting in the trim
in the men’s restroom. President Nodorft also presented a Boshears Homebuilt
Aircraft award to Ralph Powell.
New Business: President Nodorft presented a gift from the Aerospouses
and EAA 172 to the now ex-president of EAA 172, Sheila Connell.
Sid Brown asked for volunteers to provide the meat portion of future
meals. Of course the cost of the meat will be paid for by the club. Frances
Weiss passed around a sign-up list for those who would help keep up the
clubhouse.
Virginia Bush reminded everyone about the EAA 172 social meeting-eatout
which will be on January 28 at Villa Europa on Dean’s Bridge Road in Augusta.
Al said that he has been digging into information about our club. In
EAA 172 there are 82 members who have aircraft and 64 members who don’t.
Al presented the 2009 service award to Tech Counselor & Flight
Advisor Pierre Smith. Secretary John Magnan talked about AOPA and
TSA's Airport Secure and showed a DVD video about it.
Program: Pierre Smith talked about the animal rescue program
he is involved in, Pilots N Paws. Pierre made one of his flights with his
RV-10 at the beginning of January. He had written on the Vans RV forum “I
can't recall another time about anything that I've done that has brought
this much satisfaction and emotional reward! Hard to put into words. Y'know,
they also need temporary foster parents for animals making long trips, where
half a dozen pilots are used to each do 300-400 mile legs. They need the
animal housed for a day or two 'til the next pilot can come, either because
of weather or work schedules. So go to www.pilotsnpaws.org and add your name.”
Steve Thompson moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Don Bush. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned
at 1:38 PM.
After the meeting the EAA 172 Board of Directors met at 2:15 PM. In
attendance were: Al Nodorft, Sid Brown, John Magnan, Don Bush, Dennis Allen,
and Al Patton. The results of that meeting are elsewhere in this newsletter.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for December 5, 2009
The Christmas Party
It was a fairly nice day. Nearly 60 members and visitors as well as
six aircraft were at the Christmas Party at the Pea Patch Aerodrome. Dennis
Allen had prepared the delicious fried turkey. The dressing was prepared
by Fay Allen and Sheila Connell. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
At 12:28 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
Club President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 12:56 PM. Sheila
welcomed the visitors. A couple of the visitors were Steve and Michelle
Boshears. Michelle is the Weiss’ daughter. Sheila said that she had received
an e-mail from Keith Robbins who had recently visited France and would soon
be back at his home in Las Vegas. Sheila thanked Larry and Rita Garner for
delivering the gifts the club members had brought for the youngsters at
the Medical College of Georgia hospital. She congratulated the Member of
the Month, Al Nodorft, and congratulated him on his election as the 2010
president of EAA 172. She also congratulated Sid Brown on his assumption
of the office of club vice-president as well as continuing as Young Eagles
Coordinator and taking over the responsibilities for the Wrens airport operations
from club secretary John Magnan. Sheila thanked Shirley Harden for the three
years of handling the Social Coordinator responsibilities. Sheila thanked
those who had helped prepare the clubhouse the previous Thursday. President
Connell announced her choice for the EAA 172 member of the year. Her choice
was Fay Allen for the untiring devotion Fay had given to EAA 172 over the
years. Sheila awarded Fay a monetary gift from the club.
Old Business: Don Bush moved and Larry Garner seconded that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $338.25 in the
Kitty. Don also reminded everyone that the 2010 dues were now due.
New Business: Al Newman and Bob Rhodes gave tributes to
the departing club president, Sheila Connell. Shirley Harden thanked everyone
for “not complaining” about the restaurants she had chosen as Social Coordinator.
Al Newman praised all those who had worked on the Thursdays before the club
meetings.
Sheila presented the 2009 service awards to the members who were officers
and advisors for the club. The photos of the presentations are on the EAA
172 Website.
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Richard Fender. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at
1:18 PM.of the year.
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Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for November 14,
2009
It was a perfect day for a fly-in, sunny,
warm, hardly any wind. Numerous members and visitors as well as many aircraft
were at the annual fly-in held this year at the Pea Patch Aerodrome. There
were 10-12 aircraft on the field by 11:00 AM. More than 20 aircraft were
there as well as a crowd numbering over 100. About a dozen people - youths,
counselors, administrators - for the Broken Shackle Ranch provided the barbecue
and a special “Mighty Man” turkey stew. At 12:30 PM visiting Chaplain Gary
Cobb gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club President Sheila
Connell called the meeting to order at 12:58 PM. Sheila welcomed the visiting
pilots and aircraft who had flown in. She thanked the youths from the Broken
Shackle youth home for preparing the meal. Richard Fender moved that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded by
Don Bush and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order
and we had $523 in the Kitty. Those funds, less $31 for our incidental expenses,
went to the Broken Shackle Ranch. Don gave the Boshears SkyFest financial
report: The Food Trailer netted $391.63. The People Movers received $175
in donations for a total of $566.63 in for that fly-in. Sheila welcomed
the visitors and guests. She thanked those who had helped prepare the
clubhouse the previous Thursday: Don Bush, Charlie Connell, George &
Frances Weiss, and Tom Whisnant who did the grass cutting. Sheila thanked
Sid Brown for providing the boiled peanuts before the meal. She said that
after his accident Don Murphy was taken to the Medical College of Georgia
where his condition was fair but improving. She also welcomed back Marlyn
Couch and Shane Nothdurft who had been in the hospital. Sheila also said
that Sam Hart is back after his unfortunate incident. She congratulated the
Members of the Month, George & Frances Weiss. Sheila announced that John
Magnan is retiring from being the EAA 172 representative handling the affairs
of the Wrens airport after handling them since the mid-90s. After the meal
those members with aircraft at the Wrens airport will meet with her and
decide on John’s successor.
Old Business: Sheila presented two Boshears awards for those
who had home-built aircraft. The Grand Champion award was given to Al Patton
for his Rose Parrakeet. The Reserve Grand Champion award was given to Ralph
Powell for his Thorp T-18.
New Business: David Cobb, the administrator of the Broken Shackle
Ranch youth home, talked about the goals of the youth home. They deal with
young men ages 16-19. He said that they had a great success rate. Their
funding is by grants and donations.
We held the annual EAA 172 elections. By acclamation, the Secretary,
John Magnan, and the Treasurer, Don Bush, were re-elected for 2010. Sid
Brown was nominated for Vice-President and Allen Nodorft was nominated for
President of EAA 172 for 2010. The nominations were seconded and approved
by the members.
We discussed the next meeting, the Christmas Party on December 5th.
Sheila reminded everyone to bring a new unwrapped toy to be given to the
hospitalized children at the Medical College of Georgia. Dennis Allen will
fry the turkeys. Fay Allen and Sheila Connell will prepare the dressing.
Program: We enjoyed a talk by Vice-President-Elect Sid
Brown about the Sport Pilot license as well as aircraft safety. Sid said
he started his aviation experiences with his dad.
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Don Bush. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM.
After the meeting some of the youths from the Broken Shackle Ranch had
first plane flights as Young Eagles, thanks to pilot Patrick Kirkland with
his Cessna 172.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the
December, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the November 14, 2009,
EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 11/14/09
EAA 172 President-Elect Allen
Nodorft writes a few words: Words from the President-Elect
(one of those articles
is about the FAA ban on residential TTF (through the fence) operations;
the other is about the FAA grounding the Zodiac 601XL &605 S-LSA)
One article from the December, 2009, Pea Patch Post: One Article 12/09 Pea Patch Post
(This article is about a well known
Georgia pilot being arrested at Griffin-Spalding)
Birthdays, anniversaries,
etc. for December, 2009: Birthdays,
Anniversaries
The Aviation Question
of the Month for December, 2009: Aviation
Question
(and the answer to November's Aviation
Question)
Al Patton's answer to "Name
That Plane" for December, 2009: Name
That Plane
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR November, 2009: Click on George & Frances Weiss
BOSHEARS SKYFEST 2009
Daniel Field
October 17-18
On Saturday, the 17th, the weather started
out just damp and cold. It deteriorated to cold, wet, and rainy by early
afternoon. Only 11 non-Warbird GA aircraft who were not part of the airshow
flew in to the field. The airshow was “called” around 2:30 PM and the visitors
headed home. Those who saved their ticket stubs would be able to get in
free to Boshears SkyFest on Sunday.
However quite a few EAA 172 members did come on Saturday. Wootten York
flew in his two aircraft, a Quicksilver GT-400 and a Quicksilver GT-500.
Not at the same time, of course! He flew one in on Friday, went back home,
and flew the other in on Saturday.
As President Connell mentioned on the cover page, many EAA 172 members
participated both days to help make Boshears SkyFest a success even with
the less than perfect weather.
Sunday had much better weather. Though a bit chilly, the sun did shine
and there was some blue sky. There were more GA aircraft in than on Saturday.
Freeman Newman and Sid Brown handled the aircraft awards. Here are the
results:
Kit Built
Grand Champion - Ed Booth with his RV-7 N67EB
Reserve Grand Champion - Gary Harden with his RV9A N227HP
Antique/Classic
Grand Champion - Jim Renwick with his PA
22/20 N1495AReserve Grand Champion - Al Newman with his Aeronca 7AC N85568
Light Sport
Grand Champion - Ross Wheeler with his RAF
2000 GTX-SE gyroplane N378TW
Reserve Grand Champion - Wootten York with his Quicksilver GT-400 N75297
Warbird
Grand Champion - Tom Reilly with his B-25
Reserve Grand Champion - CAF (Confederate Air Force) Douglas DauntlessBoshears.
Read this story about Boshears SkyFest 2009 with color photos
at: BOSHEARS
Breakfast
Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for October 10, 2009
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the delicious eggs, bacon,
sausage patties, and grits prepared by club V.P. Freeman Newman who was
assisted by his wife, Bunny, and member Jon Dunn. The side dishes were set
out by the Aerospouses. At 9:08 AM Al Newman gave the invocation for the
meal and everyone ate. Club President Sheila Connell called the meeting to
order at 9:32 AM. 43 members, family, and guests signed in. Because of the
weather, only one aircraft flew in, our speaker’s Lake amphibian. Richard
Fender moved that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The
motion was seconded by Steve Thompson and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said
that the accounts were in order and we had $215 in the Kitty. There was also
an additional $195 in the Al Patton fund. Sheila offered the club's condolences
to the family of Al Youngblood who passed away on October 8th. Sheila
welcomed new club member Ross Wheeler. She also welcomed guests Jeff and
Jade Long, friends of Rick Dant. Sheila thanked Ralph Sandeford for the donation
of the new grill used to prepare the breakfast. She congratulated the Member
of the Month, Rick Dant. Sheila thanked Fay Allen, Maureen Rhodes, Don Bush,
George & Frances Weiss, Gary Harden, Everett Parks, and Mary Hembree
for helping out on the Thursday clean-up day.
Old Business: Sheila discussed the upcoming Boshears SkyFest
(October 17, 18). She reviewed the list of volunteers. Also she mentioned
that the volunteer’s party would be on Saturday at 7:00 PM. There would
also be a Worship Service at Boshears at 9:00 AM on Sunday, the 18th.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the
next club eat-out would be Thursday, October 22nd, at P.F. Chang's
- China Bistro, 2450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Georgia.
Sheila said that the new EAA calendars were available and members should
see her after the meeting if they wished to order one.
We discussed the next meeting, the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in, which
will be held November 14th at the Pea Patch rather than Millen as explained
at the last meeting. Pierre Smith said that the Broken Shackle Ranch boys
would have barbecue prepared for 100-125 people.
Program: We enjoyed a talk by Joe Grimaud. Joe and
wife Gladys are owners of Chapin Furniture in Chapin, SC. They're pretty
well "known" in this area from their "cutesy" radio commercial where Mrs.
Grimaud expounds on her husband's aviation experiences in the Air Force
versus promoting furniture. After the talk Al Newman moved that the meeting
should adjourn. Steve Thompson seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned
at 10:35 AM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the
November, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the October 10, 2009,
EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 10/10/09
(one of those articles is about the FAA issuing
the new 51% homebuilder rules;
the other about new FAA instrument rated pilot certification renewal
rules.)
One article from the November, 2009, Pea Patch Post: One Article 11/09 Pea Patch Post
(This article is about Sully &
Skiles becoming the national EAA Young Eagles Co-chairs.)
Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. for November, 2009:
Birthdays, Anniversaries
The Aviation Question
of the Month for November, 2009: Aviation
Question
(and the answer to October's
Aviation Question)
Al Patton's answer to "Name
That Plane" for November, 2009: Name
That Plane
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR October, 2009: Click on Rick Dant
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for September 12, 2009
Before the meeting the members, their families, and
visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of grilled/barbecued chicken from Country
Boys in Waynesboro. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. At
12:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone
ate. Club President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
55 members, family, and guests signed in. There were 12 visiting aircraft.
A motion was made that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved.
The motion was seconded and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts
were in order and we had $264 in the Kitty. President Connell read a letter
from EAA president Tom Poberezny thanking our club for our $229 donation
to the EAA museum Founder’s Wing. Sheila welcomed visitor Roger Noirot. She
congratulated the Member of the Month, Ed Booth. Sheila thanked Fay Allen
and Mary Hembree for decorating the clubhouse. She also thanked those who
helped out on the Thursday clean-up day. Sheila asked Stuart Hembree to
talk about his Civil Air Patrol activities at Oshkosh this year.
Old Business: The front page of the local Metro
Spirit featured Al Patton and his contributions to aviation. Vice-president
Freeman Newman took that article as well as those appearing in other newspapers
and put them behind a large frame.
Treasurer Don Bush reminded everyone about donating to the Al Patton
Scholarship fund. This is the fund used to give free flight training to
a deserving young person who wins the award. It’s awarded at the Boshears
Skyfest October 17-18. By the end of the meeting Don said there was a total
of $656 in the fund.
Sheila reminded everyone about the Rhodes’ barbecue being held tomorrow
(Sunday). She said that she has some extra maps and directions for those
who need them.
Al Newman gave out the new club shirts members had ordered at the last
meeting. The cost was $31. Anyone else who wants a shirt should contact
Al at 706-736-3905.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the
next club eat-out would be on September 24th at Malibu Jack's Surf Grill,
231 Furys Ferry Road, in Augusta.
Sheila said that Ed Carter, who does a lot of things for Boshears Skyfest,
is in Emory Hospital. Also, member Shane Nothdurft is at home recovering
from a serious auto accident. Virginia Bush will send cards to them. Sam
Hart was not quite ready to come to this meeting. He has more surgery scheduled
as a result of his plane crash.
Sheila asked everyone interested in helping out at the Boshears Skyfest
to sign up for their activities. Ed note: The final list presented to the
Boshears Committee at the September 17th meeting had 39 names.
President Connell said that the Millen airport will not be ready for
us to have the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in there this year. After some discussion
the members decided to have that fly-in at the Pea Patch on November 14th.
Members talked about the food. After more discussion Steve Thompson moved
and Mary Hembree seconded using the youths from the Broken Shackle Ranch
again to provide the food. This time, however, it would be barbecue, since
the cost would be more reasonable. The motion passed. Pierre Smith will handle
contacting the Youth Home. From previous notes, John Magnan will provide
the number of people who may be at the fly-in.
Program: We enjoyed our speaker -- club member Allen Nordorft,
who presented us with a synopsis of his aviation background. He’s married,
has three children, and works at John Deere in Grovetown. He has flown thirty
types of planes in his twenty years flying experience. After the talk Al
Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. Don Bush seconded the motion
and the meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the
October, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the September 12, 2009,
EAA 172 meeting: Minutes
09/12/09
(one of those articles
is about Will Christian soloing;
the other about FAA cutting NDB, GPS, VOR approaches)
Two articles from the October, 2009, Pea Patch Post: Two Articles 10/09 Pea Patch Post
(one of those articles
is about EAA giving away FREE aviation equipment;
the other about aircraft owners needing
to get on the Web or paying extra)
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR September,
2009: Click on Ed Booth
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for August 8, 2009
Before the meeting the members, their families, and
visitors enjoyed a Surprise meal consisting of heaps of fried chicken.
The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. 49 members, family, and
guests signed in. There were seven visiting aircraft. At 12:31 PM
Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club
President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 12:57 PM. Ed Christian
moved and Al Newman seconded that the minutes for the last meeting should
be approved. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer Don Bush said that
the accounts were in order and we had $279 in the Kitty. Sheila welcomed
visitors Mitchell Smith, Blythe Dant’s cousin, as well as Russ and Becky
Appleton. Russ, assisted by his wife Becky, was the speaker at the meeting.
She also introduced her sister, Mary Land, who had come to the meeting.
Sheila gave congratulations to the Member of the Month, Frank Christian.
She thanked John Magnan and Rick Dant for working on the People Mover seats.
She also passed around cards to be signed for Dusty Magner who had been severely
wounded in Afghanistan, and a condolence card for Wade Hammer whose wife,
Betty, died earlier this month. Sheila thanked Fay Allen, Charlie Connell,
Jim McBurney, and Maureen Rhodes for helping out on the clean-up day on Thursday.
Old Business: Secretary John Magnan said that he had removed
some of the seats from a school bus at Gerald Ballard’s salvage yard. He
said that Rick Dant had volunteered to weld the seats together. John said
that he would be getting the rest of the seats sometime toward the end of
August.
Treasurer Don Bush reminded everyone about donating to the Al Patton
Scholarship fund. This is the fund used to give free flight training to
a deserving young person who wins the award. It’s awarded at the Boshears
SkyFest October 17-18. By the end of the meeting Don had collected $222 toward
the fund.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the
next club eat-out would be on August 27th at the West Side Bowery Restaurant
in Aiken, South Carolina.
Bob Rhodes said that the Rhodes Family Barbecue would be the second
Sunday of September.
Members discussed getting new EAA shirts like we did several years ago.
Al Newman volunteered to handle getting new shirts.
Sheila said that several items needed to be taken care of in preparation
for EAA 172's work at the Boshears Skyfest. Sheila asked if we were going
to use the food trailer at Boshears. After members said that we would Sheila
asked about those who would be running the Food Trailer at Boshears. Fay
Allen, assisted by Maureen Rhodes, said that she would handle that. Sheila
said that the Food Trailer is leaking. Don Bush suggested that caulking is
needed. Steve Thompson volunteered to handle that. Sheila said that at the
next meeting there will be lists to be signed by those who would be helping
at Boshears. Besides signing they would need to put down their Boshears shirt
sizes.
Program: We enjoyed guest speaker Russ Appleton, Chief
Pilot for AIR MED air ambulance company. Russ had flown to the meeting
in the Aerospatiale Ecurevil Air Med helicopter. He talked about his flying
experience which started in 1973. Russ had belonged to EAA 242 in the past.
He had about 14,000 hours. Russ talked about the “Golden Hour” and how the
Air Med helicopters can get people to medical help within that hour. During
his talk, as if by cue, an Air Med Agusta 109E helicopter flew overhead.
Members went outside to see this. Russ said that most insurances cover the
cost of the air ambulance service which can run many thousands of dollars.
After the talk Don Bush moved that the meeting should adjourn. Sid Brown
seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 1:42 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the September, 2009,
Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea
Patch Post
The Minutes for the August 8, 2009, EAA
172 meeting: Minutes 08/08/09
Betty
Dean Webb Hammer
Wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, homemaker. Following a
massive cerebral hemorrhage Betty Hammer, a native of Rogersville, Tennessee,
went to be with her God on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Medical College
of Georgia at the age of 78. She was predeceased by her parents, Hubert
Walter Webb and Ida Ruth Webb, and two brothers, Wayne and Murle Webb, all
of Rogersville. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. Wade B.
Hammer of Augusta; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert B. and Karen C. Hammer
of Atlanta; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanna Hammer Dykes and S. Wade
Dykes of Monroe, GA; and four grandchildren, Austin Taylor Dykes and Hannah
Nicole Dykes of Monroe and William Burke Hammer and Hadley Elizabeth Hammer
of Atlanta. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Walter
and Fodel Webb; and sisters-in-law, Irene Webb and Erma Webb of Rogersville,
Tennessee and Mary Jo Hammer Purves of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Also
surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Hammer graduated
from public schools in Rogersville, TN and Carson Newman College in Jefferson
City, TN with a degree in elementary education and moved to Lakeland, Florida
where she taught kindergarten at the First Baptist Church and then fourth
grade in the Polk County FL school system. There she met her future husband
Dr. Hammer, a native of Lakeland. Upon his completion of pre-dental studies
at the University of Florida, they married and moved to Atlanta where she
taught in the Dekalb Co. GA educational system while he studied at the Emory
University School of Dentistry, oral surgery residency and practiced in Atlanta.
She continued to substitute in Richmond Co. GA after they moved to Augusta
where her husband joined the faculty of the Medical College of Georgia. She
was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Augusta since
1968 where she has served as, den mother, board member, WMU Church Circle,
wedding committee coordinator and numerous other roles. She was an active
member of the Jane Mitchell Sunday school class. Other activities included
Reserve Officers Association League (ROAL) where she served at state and
national level in many roles including national president 2004-2005. She
was currently President of the Georgia Department of ROAL. In 1991 when Dr.
Hammer's 382nd US Army Reserve Field Hospital was deployed to Desert Storm
in Saudi Arabia, she performed a key role with the unit family support group
here at home. She served as a true "Colonel's Lady". Betty was an active
member of the Magnolia Garden Club of Augusta has served many offices and
was presidency several terms. Her home garden is evidence of her love of
gardening. She and Wade are active in the Hospitaller Order of Saint John
of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller where she as Dame Commander has served
as Grand Chancellor of the Grand Priory of the United States. She was presently
Commander of the Augusta Commandery. Betty was a loving wife, mother, friend,
patriot citizen, and community activist who will be truly missed by her
family, her church, and her many colleagues both locally and internationally.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.
at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Rev. John Pinson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Austin T. Dykes, Thomas Murle Webb, Jeff Folkard, Earl
Duncan, Charles Ruhl, Brian Mulherin and honorary pallbearers include Jane
Mitchell Sunday school class, the Magnolia Garden Club and the Order of
Saint John. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may
be made to the Building or Missions Fund at Aldersgate United Methodist
Church, 3185 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends
Friday, August 7, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son
Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. A guestbook
may be signed on our site: www.thomaspoteet.com
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COLD CUTS FLY-IN
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for July 11, 2009
Before the meeting the members, their families, and
visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of cold cuts - subs. The side dishes
were set out by the Aerospouses who also decorated the table with a 4th
of July motif. More than 60 members, visitors, and guests signed in for
the meeting. We also had nine visiting aircraft. At 12:29 PM Rev. Bill
Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. We enjoyed the
fresh-churned ice cream provided by Sid and Benjamin Brown. Club
President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 1:02 PM. Ed Booth
moved and Charlie Connell seconded that the minutes for the last meeting
should be approved. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer Don Bush said
that the accounts were in order and we had $290 in the Kitty. Sheila welcomed
visitors Tim Burchett and his grandson, Garrett Carter. Tim is interested
in obtaining his Sports Pilot certificate and possibly a light plane. He
joined EAA 172 after the meeting. Sheila gave congratulations to the Members
of the Month, Bill & Marlyn Couch. President Connell also congratulated
Will Christian who soloed on July 9th.
Old Business: Secretary John Magnan brought up the People Mover
seat issue which had been tabled at the last meeting. The seats need refurbishing
or replacement. These are seats which sit on 16 foot trailers pulled by
John Deere tractors at the Boshears Skyfest. They haul visitors around the
Skyfest area. John said that he had made estimates for various methods for
replacing them. These ranged from $1825 for new chairs to $440 for the expenses
for welding and attaching bus seats donated by Gerald Ballard’s salvage yard.
After some discussion Sid Brown said that he thought that Rick Dant would
be able to pick up the seats (after John disassembled and removed them from
buses at Ballard’s salvage yard). Rick also volunteered to weld them together.
After some discussion Steve Thompson moved and Ed Christian seconded that
a maximum of $440 could be spent for removing and refurbishing the seats.
The motion carried.
Treasurer Don Bush reminded everyone about donating to the Al Patton
Scholarship fund. This is the fund used to give free flight training to
a deserving young person who wins the award.
Sheila brought up the funds donated by Allene Brown. After some discussion
members seemed to agree that the money would be used for a plaque of some
type at the Wrens airport and also an award which could be given at the
next O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in at the Wrens airport. John Magnan moved
and Steve Thompson seconded that this would be done. The motion passed.
New Business: Wootten York talked about his son-in-law, Dusty
Magner, who was severely injured in an IED attack in Afghanistan several
weeks ago. The members discussed the new landing fees possible at Augusta
Regional - Bush airport. Pilots said they would not purchase gas or land
at Bush if the landing fees were implemented.
Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next club eat-out would
be on July 23rd at the French Market Grille on Highland Ave. in Augusta.
Sheila congratulated Al Patton for winning the EAA national Major Achievement
Awarded which will be given out on August 1st at Airventure Oshkosh. Members
congratulated Al. Then they discussed how he would get to Oshkosh to receive
the award. After the meeting the officers decided that the club would pay
any costs for gas for an automobile for the trip to and from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Program: Harley Drew, radio personality from the WGAC Radio
Station, was our guest speaker. He said that he knew Frank Christian well.
Also Harley started out flying with a Taylorcraft and was taught to fly
by Forrest Boshears. Lately he has pushed flying aside for his other activities.
In 1962 he joined what is now WBBQ radio. After the very interesting talk
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. Don Bush seconded the motion
and the meeting adjourned at 2:08 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the August, 2009, Pea Patch
Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch
Post
The Minutes for the July 11, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 07/11/09
The article about Al Patton going to Oshkosh for the Major Achievement
Award given August 1st
Al Patton - Oshkosh
(note: contrary to the article, EAA indicated that it could not stream
the video for the awards breakfast)
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AIRCRAFT SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE WRENS
AIRPORT
There is now an opening for another aircraft at the Wrens,
Georgia, hangar at the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J). The largest space available
is for a smaller aircraft such as a Cessna 150 or 152, Cub, Luscombe, Pitts,
Titan, Quicksilver or other light plane. If you are interested contact
John Magnan at 706-547-3607 (leave a message) or e-mail him at jcm2@earthlink.net
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for June 13, 2009
Before the meeting the members, their families, and
visitors enjoyed a delicious meal from Country Boys Cooking in Waynesboro.
The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. We had nine aircraft and
more than 50 members, their families, and visitors there for the meeting.
At 12:33 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone
ate. Club Vice-president Freeman Newman called the business meeting to
order at 1:03 PM. Ed Christian moved and Richard Fender seconded that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $290
in the Kitty. Also he said that we had received more funds for the EAA Headquarters
Founders Wing fund for a total of $229 which he will send to the EAA headquarters.
He also said that we had received a donation from Allene Brown, O.B. Brown’s
widow. Don said perhaps we could use it for something in O.B. Brown’s name
at the Wrens airport. Nothing was decided at this time. Freeman welcomed
the visitors and guests. New members who joined at the meeting were James
Reeves and Aaron Ramsey who obtained a Family membership to include himself
as well as Brenda, Raven, and Michaela Ramsey. Freeman thanked Ralph and
Polly Powell for obtaining the delicious barbecue from Country Boys. During
the meal we enjoyed a video by Tom Poberezny about EAA activities and also
a builder’s hint. Freeman thanked Gene Criswell for fixing the air conditioning
for the front room of the clubhouse.
Old Business: Young Eagles Coordinator Sid Brown thanked all
who helped with the Young Eagles activities at the Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial
Fly-in. Special thanks were given to Dennis Allen and Bill Couch who together
flew 30 new Young Eagles. Sid passed around a sign-up sheet for any aircraft
owners/pilots who might want to participate in future Young Eagles events.
Secretary and fly-in coordinator John Magnan thanked all those who helped
prepare for as well as worked during the Wrens fly-in. Sid Brown thanked
John Magnan for the work John did.
New Business: The members discussed the directive from the TSA
(Transportation Safety Administration) about security at airports that
are considered to be commercial service airports. Freeman mentioned that
the latest directive has toned down the strict rules somewhat for General
Aviation pilots. The newest directive, SD 1542-04-08G, states now that transient
pilots do not need any special ID but must stay near their aircraft or the
FBO that they are visiting. Those who base their aircraft at these special
airports must still have a special ID in order to have access to the airports
and their aircraft. John Magnan said that the day before this meeting (on
June 12) the TSA has issued a list of “commercial-service” airports. Augusta
Regional - Bush is one but McDuffie County, Aiken, and Daniel Field are
not.
Treasurer Don Bush said that our club gets back money for every new
member who joins us and then also joins EAA national. He also said that
EAA has started a new program – a 6 month complimentary EAA membership.
This is being done to get new members to join EAA. Don asked if we should
also have a complimentary membership to our local EAA 172. After some discussion
Don Bush moved and Jim McBurney seconded that we should have the same complimentary
membership. The motion passed unanimously.
Secretary John Magnan said that the People Mover seats need refurbishing
or replacement. These are seats which sit on 16 foot trailers pulled by
John Deere tractors at the Boshears Skyfest. They haul visitors around the
Skyfest area. John asked for suggestions on what to do with them since the
seats are falling apart. Perhaps old church pews could be used. Jim McBurney
suggested treated lumber could be placed on the seat frames. Vice-President
Newman tabled the issue until the next meeting.
Program: Greg Connell, gave a very interesting and enlightening
talk about aerobatics and answered questions about the aerobatic work he
does for airshows. The meeting adjourned at 2:02 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the July, 2009, Pea
Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch
Post
O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for May 8 & 9, 2009
There were 30 members
and guests who came to the "bring your own meat" club meeting and meal
at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 8. On Friday there were four aircraft that flew
or flew in. Phillip and his wife, Janie, flew his foot launched powered
paraglider in the morning but did not stay for the cookout. Mike Kelly
flew in from Wagener, SC, in his L-19 but also did not stay long enough
for the meal. Freeman Newman flew in. Wootten York came in his Quicksilver
GT-500. Sid Brown put out two barbecue grills and prepared and lit the coals
so that the grills would be ready for the meat. At 6:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley
gave the invocation for the meal. Those who were there put their meat on
the grills and everyone ate. Club president Sheila Connell had a short business
meeting at 6:55 PM. Don Bush moved and Jim McBurney seconded that the minutes
for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order. He collected an
additional $45 for the new EAA Founders Wing Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Sheila welcomed the visitors and guests.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Wootten York, the member
of the month for May. Sheila thanked Sid Brown, his son Benjamin, and Steve
Thompson for getting the food trailer to the Wrens airport. Sheila also
reminded everyone about the donations for the EAA Founders’ Wing in Oshkosh.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the
next social gathering would be on May 28th at Sheehan’s Irish Pub in Augusta.
Sheila said that Rick Revels will be leaving the area next month for a position
as Mortuary Officer at Fort Benning. She also said that she and her husband,
Charlie, would be going on a cruise so Freeman Newman would be in charge
of the June meeting. The June meeting will feature barbecue from Country
Boys in Waynesboro. Ralph Powell will bring the barbecue to the June meeting.
Don Bush mentioned that if anyone from the club joins EAA national the club
receives a $10 check from EAA for each new member.
WRENS FLY-IN MAY 9,
2009
On Saturday there were 21 more aircraft.
This was the actual day of the fly-in. It was sunny but there was some
wind and this might have caused some not to fly in. The aircraft ranged
from an Aeronca to two Barons. The RV line of aircraft was the most predominant.
Two helicopters came in, both medivac that often land at the airport with
patients. On this day they were only visiting. There were also about
120 members and visitors at the Fly-in. Some counted as many as 150. Also
on Saturday, Sid and Cathy Brown prepared a delicious breakfast of pancakes,
bacon, and sausages for the members, guests, and tractor owners.Young Eagles
Coordinator Sid Brown arranged for flights for Young Eagles starting around
9:00 AM on Saturday, May 9th. Sid’s son and daughter, Benjamin and Bethany,
along with his wife, Cathy, helped out at the Young Eagles sign-in
table. Pilots Dennis Allen and Bill Couch flew at least 30 Young Eagles.
There were 16 tractors on display in addition to the large cotton mill diesel
engine. There were also three fancy motorcycles and one classic automobile
on display. That car was owned by Blythe Dant.
There was excellent assistance at the food trailer. Fay Allen, along
with Shirley Harden and Frances Weiss, prepared the food in the trailer.
One of the medivac helicopter pilots, Tommy Keains, did some grilling. Rick
Revels and Steve Thompson cooked the burgers and hot dogs. Steve also did
many other tasks and was extremely helpful to many throughout the fly-in
day. He had sold his two aircraft and was building one so he was “planeless”
for the fly-in. Had he kept at least one plane he said he would have been
happy to fly the Young Eagles.
In preparation for the fly-in John Magnan did all the paperwork including
contacting the FAA and closing the MOA in the Wrens area by using his contact
at Shaw Air Force Base. He also did much of the mowing and arranged for
the city to put out a crew on five tractors to prepare the rest of the airport
earlier in the week. Sid Brown mowed the grass strip and Phillip and Janie
mowed around the hangars. Cathy Brown handled the advertising for the event.
John put up the tents, set up the extra power and water as well as all the
flagging poles and flagging. Sid cleaned the office area. After the fly-in
John took down the flagging and tents. For the tents he was assisted by
the farmers and others who were handling the tractors and the flour mill
engine.
Sid Brown, assisted by his wife, Cathy, and John Magnan, gave out the
awards for the fly-in. Longest Flight: John Slagle’s RV-8A from the Eagleneck
Airpark near Savannah. Fastest Homebuilt: Charlie Connell’s RV-8A. Slowest
Flight: Wootten York’s Quicksilver GT-500. Best in Show: Ray Snyder’s RV-6A
from Eagleneck Airpark.
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Breakfast
Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for April 11, 2009
Before the meeting the
members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the delicious eggs, bacon,
sausage patties, and grits prepared by club V.P. Freeman Newman who was
assisted by other club members. The members especially enjoyed the grits
prepared by Jon Dunn using his family's secret recipe. The side dishes were
set out by the Aerospouses who also decorated the clubhouse with an Easter
motif. Six planes flew in and 46 members, family, and guests signed in for
the breakfast meeting. At 9:19 AM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for
the meal and everyone ate. Sheila Connell, the EAA 172 president, started
the short business meeting at 9:45 AM. Secretary John Magnan made a correction
to the minutes for the March meeting: It was Frank Christian, not Ed Christian,
who took the annual photo of the club members. Don Bush moved that the minutes
for the last meeting, as amended, should be approved. The motion was seconded
by Rick Revels and passed. The Treasurer, Don Bush, said that the accounts
were in order and that there was $267 in the Kitty. Sheila welcomed the
visitors and guests. Sheila also welcomed new member Joseph Krzywda
from Augusta. Sheila thanked Freeman Newman for preparing the breakfast
and also those who had worked earlier that morning and on the previous Thursday
cleaning up the clubhouse and decorating it for Easter. These included Fay
Allen, Mary Hembree, and George & Frances Weiss.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Ron Haley, the member
of the month for April. Sheila thanked Steve Thompson and his brother,
Dickey, for setting up the new hot water heater for the clubhouse. John
Magnan said that Wootten York was flying his Quicksilver GT-500 to San Antonio,
Texas, to see his daughter and grandson. The round trip would be more than
1800 miles.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the
next social gathering would be on April 23rd at la Cantina Restaurant, 1750
Garret Rd., Clarks Hill, South Carolina. She reminded everyone that
la Cantina does not take credit cards, only cash and checks.
The members discussed the upcoming Wrens O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
May 8-9. We will have a bring-your-own-meat-to-grill meal on Friday, May
8, at 6:00 PM. There will be extra grills there. John Magnan said that
the Ingles supermarket across the field from the airport is open late and
has some fine meat. He also said that Charlie Connell has volunteered to
handle any airplane communications and parking. On Saturday there will
also be a tractor display on the field as well as that huge diesel engine.
There will also be a breakfast on Saturday morning for the tractor owners
and others. It will be handled by Sid Brown and others at the Wrens airport.
Young Eagles Coordinator Sid Brown said that the Young Eagles flights would
start between 9:00 and 10:00 AM on Saturday. He said that he would
be around after the meal to get information from pilots who might fly
youngsters at the Wrens Fly-in and other Young Eagles events. Special Events
Director Fay Allen said that the food trailer would be there and she needed
volunteers for the food preparation on Saturday. Ron Haley volunteered
to get the food trailer there on Friday.
Sheila talked about the Founders Wing Museum at Oshkosh. EAA has requested
donations of cash and memorabilia from the chapters. After some discussion
John Magnan moved that our chapter donate $100 to the Founders Wing foundation.
Charlie Connell seconded the motion and it was approved. However, Al Newman
said we should donate more. After further discussion Sheila said that further
money donations could be made by individual members. Treasurer Don Bush
would handle the additional money at the end of this meeting and during the
next meeting at Wrens.
Sheila congratulated Blythe Dant and Keith Goff about their recent solos.
Blythe soloed in a Cessna 152. Keith soloed in a Cessna 172 in Aiken. Blythe
gave a short talk about his solo.mailed.
Program: Pierre Smith talked about and gave
an excellent description of what crop dusting entails. He said that now
the logging of the flights and also making sure that all the field was sprayed
is made easier by a GPS system. He answered many questions about what his
work entails including his flight speeds and ground altitude. He flies around
140 mph and at 9 feet AGL. He only looks at the instruments when in a turn.
His Air Tractor has a 700 hp engine and a 500 gallon tank for the chemicals.
At 11:09 AM Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion
was seconded and approved.
Fish
Fry Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for March 14, 2009
The weather was poor, so
no aircraft flew in. Before the meeting nearly 90 members, their families,
and visitors enjoyed the delicious catfish meal cooked up by Dennis Allen,
Ron Haley, Gary Harden, and Steve Thompson. The side dishes were
set out by the Aerospouses. At 12:27 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for
the meal and everyone ate. The Club President, Sheila Connell, started
the short business meeting at 12:58 PM. Secretary John Magnan made a correction
to the minutes for the February meeting: Bruce Hitt did not win the raffle
for the aircraft print. He won the FIRST one drawn, which was for the two
"airline" caps. Ed Booth won the aircraft print and Jon Dunn won the GRAND
PRIZE, the $50 gift certificate for The Chop House. Don Bush moved that
the minutes for the last meeting, as amended, should be approved. The motion
was seconded by Al Newman and passed. The Treasurer, Don Bush, said that
the accounts were in order. Sheila welcomed the many visitors and guests.
Sheila also welcomed new members Douglas Johnson and Dana Dudley. Sheila
thanked Pierre Smith for obtaining the fish for the fish fry. Sheila also
thanked those who had worked on the St. Patrick’s Day decorations and for
their preparations earlier in the day as well as on the previous Thursday
when they prepared and decorated the clubhouse. These included Fay Allen,
Mary Hembree, Maureen Rhodes, and George & Frances Weiss. Sheila welcomed
back Al Newman and Don Murphy who both recently had undergone surgery. Sheila
thanked the members who participated in the Club Fly-out to Douglas the
week before. [article about the fly-out in this issue] Sheila said that
everyone enjoyed them selves there.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Greg Connell, the
member of the month for March. She also reminded everyone about the Breakfast
Fly-in on April 11th. It will start at 9:00 AM and will feature Chef Freeman
Newman, the club’s Vice-President, preparing his great breakfast menu.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the next social gathering
would be on March 26th at the Sticky Fingers Restaurant, 277 Robert
C. Daniel, Jr. Parkway, Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. Jowers discussed pilot medicals. He said that if a pilot had a doubt
about his medical, don’t sign the paperwork!
Sheila said that at the Boshears Committee meeting she found that there
would be an emphasis on Warbirds at the 2009 Boshears Skyfest.
Stuart Hembree talked about his airplane solo. Richmond County Commissioner,
Don Grantham, discussed the Pea Patch airfield and that it was an asset
to the county.
Program: Our guest speaker was Bob Young, former mayor of Augusta
and appointed by former President Bush to the U.S. Department of Housing
& Urban Development in 2005. Bob shared with us some of his recent experiences
as well as some of his aviation background. Bob said that Bob Smith was
his flight instructor and Don Brown gave him his checkride in 1979.
Bob said that now that he has “retired” from the government in January he
may have more time to do some flying. He said “flying gave me a great freedom
and empowerment.”
At 1:47 PM Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion
was seconded and approved. Afterwards Ed Christian took the annual photograph
of the club members.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for February 14, 2009
It was raining so no aircraft
flew in. Before the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed
the delicious meal of bratwurst, peppers & onions grilled by
Steve Thompson and Greg Connell. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
There were at least 60 members, family, and visitors at the meeting. At
12:28 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone
ate. The Club President, Sheila Connell, started the business meeting at
1:03 PM. Everett Parks moved that the minutes for the last meeting should
be approved. The motion was seconded by Don Bush and passed. The Treasurer,
Don Bush, said that the accounts were in order and that there was $277 in
the Kitty. Sheila welcomed the many visitors and guests. These included a
group brought in by Jim McBurney. They were members of the Royal Rangers
which is a ministry that motivates boys spiritually through Bible study
and memorization, devotionals, and Christian role models. Sheila also
welcomed new members Bruce Hitt, Robbie McMillan, and Jerry & Dorothy
Crawford. Sheila also thanked those who had worked on the Valentine’s Day
preparations earlier in the day as well as on the past Thursday when they
prepared and decorated the clubhouse. These included Mary Hembree, Fay Allen,
Maureen Rhodes, Don Bush, George & Frances Weiss, Ben Covington, Charlie
Connell, Ginger Connell, Al Patton, Bruce Cameron, Blythe Dant, and Phil
Colman.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Pierre Smith, the
member of the month for February.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the next social gathering would
be on February 26th at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Wrightsboro Rd. in Augusta.
Sheila discussed the Fish Fry Fly-in which will take place on March
14th. Steve Thompson volunteered to head up the cooking crew. Pierre Smith
said he would handle getting the catfish.
We had the raffle for caps, an aircraft print, and a $50 gift certificate.
Bruce Hitt won the two "airline" caps. Ed Booth won the aircraft print and
Jon Dunn won the GRAND PRIZE, the $50 gift certificate for The Chop House.
Blythe Dant talked about his aircraft training.
Program: Tom Reilly, who won the Best Warbird Award at the 2008
Boshears gave a motivating talk about his work with the reconstruction of
warbirds. He passed around original pieces of damaged and crashed warbirds
and told how their group in Douglas, Georgia, reconstructed the old aircraft
using the pieces as templates. Toward the end of his talk Tom said that
after looking at the Pea Patch field he could probably make a trip here with
his B-25. He invited us to the breakfast fly-in they are having at
9:00 AM on March 7th at their Douglas, Georgia, airfield.
At 2:19 PM Don Bush moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion
was seconded and approved.
Actual pages from the March, 2009, Pea
Patch Post
all in PDF format
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Read EAA 172 President Sheila Connell's PREZ SEZ for March, 2009
PREZ SEZ
See the minutes, with photos, as printed in the newsletter: Minutes for 02/14/09 EAA 172 Meeting
Look at the Pea Salad recipe in the March Newsletter: Pea Salad
Read about the guests from the Royal Rangers in the March Newsletter:
Royal Rangers
Read about Greg Connell: Member of the Month for March: Greg Connell
Read what Pierre Smith wrote about RV transition training in the March
Newsletter: RV Transition Training
and, finally, read Gary Ward's Rebuttal to what Greg Connell wrote last
month about "The Race"
to what Greg Connell wrote in February:
Greg Connell's version of "THE RACE"
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for January 10, 2009
Before the meeting the members,
their families, and visitors enjoyed the delicious meal - chili prepared
by our President, Sheila Connell. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
More than 60 members, family, and many guests were at the meeting. Ten
aircraft flew in. At 12:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for
the meal and everyone ate. Steve Thompson moved that the minutes for the
last meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded and passed. The
Treasurer, Don Bush, said that the accounts were in order and that there
was $319 in the Kitty. There was also $953.08 remaining in the Al Patton
Scholarship Fund. Sheila welcomed the many visitors and guests. These included
Ralph Capen from Maryland; Dana and Laura Linn from Twin Lakes; Terry Bibeau,
who came in a Grumman AA5A; Chuck, Trevor, and Joshua Usry who came with
Greg Connell; Bruce Veal, who came in his Maule; Jacob, Belle, Jacob E.,
and Heidi Crause from Savannah. Jacob - “Jake” - is an OH-58 Delta
Kiowa
helicopter pilot. He is based at Hunter Army Airfield. Sheila also thanked
those who had worked on the meal preparations earlier in the day as well
as on the past Thursday when they prepared the clubhouse and decorated it
for the first Winter meeting of the year. These included Dennis & Fay
Allen, Mary Hembree, Al Patton, and George & Frances Weiss. Mary again
arranged the table decorations.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Fay Allen, the member
of the month for January.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the first social gathering
for the new year would be on January 22nd at the Village Deli across from
Daniel Field. Al Newman read the poem “The Master is There” from the Chaplain’s
Corner.
Sheila said that the February meeting is on the 14th, Valentine’s Day,
and would of course have a Valentine’s Day motif. Members should bring appropriate
side dishes for the occasion. Sheila related an e-mail from Pierre Smith.
It had an inspirational story Who Packed Your Parachute? about gratitude,
a story about remembering those who have helped you along the way. “We
sometimes don't even recognize the help we were given.” The story ends
with the words “As you go through your week, month, and even New Year,
recognize the people who have packed your parachute and enabled you to
get where you are today!”
Program: Stuart Hembree talked about his Specialized Undergraduate
Pilot Training (SUPT). It was pilot training familiarization and orientation
for what real T-1A pilots do. It included orientation T-1A flights, classroom
work, and flight physiology. The T-1A Jayhawk is a twin-engined jet
aircraft used by the United States Air Force for advanced pilot training.
At 1:19 PM Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion
was seconded and approved.
Read about Pierre Smith: Member of the Month for February:
Pierre Smith
Included in the mailed February newsletter was a report by Greg
Connell of how, using his RV-10, he wupped Gary Ward's old Bonanza.
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