Joseph Calloway Miles
Pearl Phyllis Miles
Aldine "Al" Patton
Maureen Rhodes
Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for December 9, 2017
Christmas Party
12:30 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was overcast, with the temperature in the lower 40s, with light
rain at times, as expected with Winter starting in a couple weeks.
Before the meeting 30 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the
delicious turkey 
dinner.
There was an abundance of side dishes. A large cake with the
words "Thank you, Don & John" was on the dessert
table. Some brought unwrapped gifts to be delivered to a worthy
organization that will give the gifts to needy children. No planes flew
in. President Al Nodorft thanked Sid Brown for preparing the turkey.
Also Al thanked all those who brought in their favorite side dishes.
These included dressing, deviled eggs, salads, and jellos. Around 12:30
PM Sid Brown gave the invocation. Then everyone enjoyed the Christmas
meal.
The business portion of the meeting started at 1:14 PM. The officers
and club division leaders for the current year were honored with
service awards and medals sent by EAA national. Also Don Bush and John
Magnan, the retiring Treasurer and Secretary, were honored with special
certificates and comments and thanks from club president Al Nodorft and
several members.
Al said that the January 13 meeting will be a “Chili Cookoff” and asked
for volunteers to prepare their special chili. Seven members
volunteered.
President Nodorft passed around questionnaires about our club meetings
and activities. Those present filled them out and returned them to him.
Several members paid their 2018 dues. Treasurer Don Bush finished the
finance book work which included the “kitty” with food donations and
the dues paid up to this date. So far 35 members have paid their dues.
The meeting adjourned at 1:38 PM.
Gerald M. Ballard
September 30, 1939 - December 4, 2017
EAA 172 Member of the Month September 2008
South Carolina Aviation
Hall of Fame -- 2004
Boshears Aviator of the Year --
1998
Obituary for Mr. Gerald Michael Ballard
Mr. Gerald M. Ballard, Hephzibah, GA, entered into rest on Monday, December 4, 2017.
Mr. Ballard was born to the late Arthur M. Ballard and Eleanor V.
Ballard in Fredericksburg, VA on September 30, 1939. He was preceded in
death by his former wife, Frances Louise Skillman. He was a veteran of
the United States Air Force (1959-1964). He was the owner and President
of Ballard Truck and Tire Company in Augusta, GA since 1968. He was the
President of the South Carolina Breakfast Club since 1979. He was
awarded the 1998 Aviator of the Year at the Boshears Memorial Fly In.
His proudest and most honorable accomplishment was when he was inducted
into the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in 2004.
He is survived by his daughters Janet Ballard Frazier (Russell) and
Rebecca Ballard Wyles and his son Michael Ballard. He is survived by four
Grandsons: Derek Touchstone, Dalton James, Alex Wyles and Noah Wyles.
Additionally, he is survived by three sisters: Marita K. Broussard of
Columbia, SC, Sally B. Hill (Ken) of Indian Harbor Beach, FL, and S.
Kay Taraschi (Peter) of Indiatlantic, FL and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held on December 10, 2017 at Platts Funeral Home,
Belair Road Chapel, Evans, GA from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Platts
Funeral Home, Belair Road Chapel, Evans, GA with the Reverand Ben
Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park.
The pallbearers are Derek Touchstone, Dalton James, Alex Wyles, Noah
Wyles, Kerry Hale, and Ernest Tukes. Honorary pallbearers are All
Members of the S.C. Breakfast Club.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Vaucluse First Baptist Church, 2 Church St, Vaucluse, SC 29850.
Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com.
Platt's Funeral Home
721 Crawford Avenue
Augusta, GA 30904
706-733-3636
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The Obituary for Platt's Funeral Home December 7, 2017
The Obituary in the Augusta Chronicle December 8, 2017
SEND CARDS TO:
The Gerald Ballard Family
Ballard Truck & Tire Company
2054 Old Savannah Road
Augusta, GA 30901-3734
Maureen Rhodes
1944 - December 1, 2017
Obituary for Ms. Maureen Rose Gregalunas (aka Rhodes)
Maureen Rose Gregalunas 73,
entered into rest Friday, December 1, 2017. She was a native of
Inglewood, California and the daughter of the late Carol Czoka and
Bruce Smith and stepfather Ernest Czoka. She has lived in Augusta since
1968 where she and her late husband, Richard Gregalunas, Sr. worked at
Carol Fabrics before opening Maureen's Decor Shop in 1976.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who
loved life and will always be remembered for her vibrant personality
and smile. Mom, you are our hero....
Family members include daughter, Kathy Jaques, sons Ron Wildey, Craig
Wildey, the late Richard Gregalunas Jr., and Robert Gregalunas. Three
grandchildren, Jacqueline Wildey, Logan Rhodes and Hunter Rhodes. Three
great grandchildren, Addison Rhodes, Karsyn Rhodes and Liam Rhodes. Six
brothers, Larry Czoka from Los Angeles, CA., Ron Czoka of Paradise,
CA., Michael Czoka of Augusta, GA., Tony Czoka of Thomas, GA., Gary
Czoka of Los Angeles, CA., and James Czoka of Fountain Valley, CA. and
her long-term friend Bob Rhodes and sons Johnny and Chris Rhodes.
Graveside Service were held Tuesday December 5, 2017 at 11:00 am with
Father Michael Hull Celebrant in Westover Memorial Park. The family
received friends on Monday December 4, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at
the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Augusta, 106 SRP Drive, Evans, GA. 30809
Thomas L. King Funeral Home
124 Davis Road, Martinez, GA 30907
(706) 863-6747
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Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for November 11, 2017
EAA 172 Election Meeting
12:30 PM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was mostly cloudy, damp, with the temperature around 50
degrees. No planes flew in. Secretary John Magnan had purchased sodas,
tea, and ice for the club and set them out and prepared the buffet
table. Many club members prepared the clubhouse dining area and set out
the tables and chairs. Before the meeting 20 members, their families,
and visitors enjoyed a delicious hot dog & hamburger meal as well
as side dishes and desserts. Member Mark Slone ably grilled the hot
dogs and burgers. Club president Nodorft started the meeting at 1:03
PM. He thanked Mark Slone for grilling for the excellent meal.
President Nodorft asked for a motion approving the minutes for the
October 14, 2017 meeting. Nandi Shetty moved and Richard Fender
seconded the motion. The members approved the motion unanimously.
There was some discussion about the Keurig coffee maker that had been
brought in. After more talk about the coffee maker, a motion was made
and seconded to purchase the device. Those present approved the motion.
A couple members made comments that they could obtain K-Cup coffee
pods, filters, etc. for it.
We also talked about the unwrapped toys for children that we usually
have members bring in to the December meeting. In the past they were
donated to the Children’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. This year
Charlie & Sheila Connell might choose another worthy organization,
such as the Toys-for-Tots group, to whom to give the toys.
President Nodorft gave away a few flightline caps left over from the last Boshears fly-in.
Elections: Members unanimously
re-elected Allen Nodorft as president of EAA 172 for 2018. Then, after
a small amount of discussion, the members voted for and unanimously
approved the election of Nandi Shetty as Vice-president of EAA 172,
Alex LaFave as Secretary of EAA 172, and Sandy Walther as Treasurer of
EAA 172. President Nodorft re-named Nandi Shetty as Young Eagles
Coordinator. He also named Alex LaFave as Newsletter Editor and
Webmaster, and Sandy Walther as Media Coordinator.
After the meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM we had an excellent presentation
by Michael Nodorft about his aviation experiences in Alaska this past
summer. Michael said he logged 38.2 hours of flight time in Alaska. He
described in detail, using a video projector at times, various aspects
of his flight training. The most interesting parts of his presentation
were his anecdotes about flights to “hidden” airports, especially the
sod/grass airfields, as well as the unusual Alaskan characters he met.
He had met and talked with several “bush” folks who lived alone with
just a ramshackle home on a dirt airstrip in the middle of the Alaskan
wilderness.
After the regular meeting the new officers for 2018 gathered and discussed future plans for 2018.
NEW OFFICERS FOR 2018
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Changing Your Aircraft's Spark Plugs -- Dave Dent
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Many Scale Models, Including Airplanes, Some Available FREE,
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Many Aircraft Items For Sale
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Thorp T-18 Airplane Airframe For Sale,
Suzuki Three Wheel Trike For Sale,
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Minutes of the Meeting
of EAA Chapter
172 Members for October 14, 2017
At the Augusta Aviation FBO
at the Daniel Field Airport (KDNL) Augusta, Georgia
It
was overcast and around 70 degrees but no rain. There were 22 visitors
and members who had coffee and pastries starting at 10:30 AM in the
second floor meeting room at the Augusta Aviation FBO building. Club
president Al Nodorft started the meeting at 11:05 AM. He passed around
a sign-in sheet for those who missed signing it. Al mentioned that an
individual has many model aircraft: finished, partially finished, and
unopened kits. Contact Al for information and contact details for the
model aircraft. Then President Nodorft introduced one of the RV-14
builders, Carl Bell.
RV-14 Presentation
Club member Alex LaFave took photos and wrote these notes:
Carl Bell presented the building and flying of the Vans RV-14 he built
together with Rafael Lopez. Rafael was unable to fly the airplane into
Daniel Field but Carl offered to meet any members to look at/discuss
the airplane. The airplane is based out of the Aiken, South Carolina
airport (KAIK).
The high points of the presentation
1. 3 years and 4200 hours to build.
-- Carl mentioned that he believes it actually took longer due to having a partner!
They originally estimated 1200 hours.
2. The RV-14 was not the first plane for either builder.
-- Carl previously built an RV-7. Rafael previously built an RV-12.
3. Why did the two choose the RV-14?
a. Roomy cabin; awesome and complete kit.
b. Nearly 200 knots straight and level with an IO-390 engine.
c. Great range and baggage capacity.
d. IFR and limited aerobatics.
4. Construction
a. Straight-forward RV construction.
b. Many parts.
-- Carl and Rafael went standard build – another local builder has a quick build kit – Carl
estimates it saves 1000 hours.
5. Panel -- The two chose to go with a full Garmin panel.
a. Garmin GTN 650 GPS Navigation, COMM, and Nav
b. Dual Garmin G3x touchscreen panels
c. Garmin autopilot
-- The autopilot is quite impressive. It will execute a full approach.
-- If a missed approach is required it will climb out and enter the holding pattern.
6. Layout
-- The airplane is set up for Rafael to fly
from the left seat and Carl to fly from the right seat.
-- This allows the left seat to have toe brakes while Carl can use the hand brakes from the
right seat.
7. Cost
a. Carl estimates a basic VFR RV-14 can be built for $80,000.
b. A well equipped VFR airplane would run around $100,000.
c. A decked out IFR airplane can top $170,000.
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Wrens Fall Fly-in September 16, 2017
At the Wrens Memorial Airport (61GA)
Starting
before 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 16, the 2017 Wrens Fall Fly-in
had about 50 aircraft and nearly 250 visitors on the field. Attendees
at the fly-in were from California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan,
Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and England (UK).
A number were from Wrens and nearby towns. The aircraft included
conventional ones, experimental/homebuilts, gyrocopters, a helicopter,
a Trike, and a powered parachute. During July, August, and September,
EAA 172 had advertised extensively to pilots and aviation clubs in
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Quite a few
aircraft, at least 18, had come in on Thursday and Friday, the two days
before the fly-in officially began. A Piper Tri-pacer had even flown in
on Wednesday, September 13. The weather was superb for a fly-in: blue
sky, little wind, temperatures only in the upper 80s. A food vendor was
on the field on Saturday during the noontime period and served
delicious barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, and frozen treats such as ice
cream sandwiches.
A visitor from Antioch, California had even flown in just to see a
specific aircraft, a Russian Tango 2 gyroplane, that had been brought
in by its Russian builder, Alexander Vagner, who now resides in
Roswell, Georgia. There were fewer aircraft than last year (2016) since
many pilots/owners who usually came from Florida as well as the coasts
of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina were still dealing with
the effects of Hurricane/Tropical storm Irma earlier that week. We
noted that most of the newer aircraft, fixed wing or rotorcraft, were
designed and/or partially constructed in Europe and South America.
There were also a Trike and a powered parachute flying at the Wrens
airport.
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Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for August 12, 2017
Cold Cuts Fly-in
11:30 AM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was partly cloudy in the afternoon with no rain. The
temperature was in the low 90s. Before the meeting, 23 club members,
their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious cold cuts meal. Two
airplanes flew in. At 11:33 AM Pierre Smith gave the invocation and
everyone enjoyed the excellent meal. Club members had brought in many
side dishes as well as delicious desserts. The Aerospouses set out the
side dishes and desserts and prepared the dinner tables. Club president
Al Nodorft welcomed visitor and subsequently new member Jeff Lovejoy
who works in operations at Bush Field. Al also welcomed visitors Chris
Oglesby from Wadley, Georgia, and Tony Zorn who came in his “Monster”
an aptly named Woody Pusher airplane.
President Nodorft asked for a motion approving the minutes for the July
8, 2017 meeting. Joe Britt moved and Richard Fender seconded the
motion. The members approved the minutes unanimously.
Virginia Bush said that our next social eat-out for EAA 172 would be on
Thursday, August 24. It will be at Eli's American Restaurant, 4446
Washington Rd., Evans, Georgia. She will be handling the details.
We discussed the fly-in at the Douglas, Georgia airport on Saturday,
August 19, 2017. They are calling it the “1st Annual National Aviation
Day Fly-in” even though it is not their first fly-in. It is the first
fly-in that Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport (DQH) is having in
conjunction with the city of Douglas. Besides looking at various
displays and participating in some activities, visitors would be able
to visit the World War II aircraft restoration facilities and possibly
see the B-17 that is being restored. They could also look at the Twin
Mustang that only has some landing gear work to be done before it is
fully operational. Don Bush, who has participated in the Twin Mustang
restoration, gave some information about this restoration work and the
Twin Mustang.
Members talked about the upcoming total eclipse of the sun that will be
visible in a local swath including Richmond and Aiken counties in
Georgia and South Carolina on August 21, 2017. Members discussed how to
view it and also whether they would be going to various sites in those
states to view the 100% totality.
Al Nodorft discussed his trip to AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July
24 – 30, 2017. He showed us many photos taken at the event. Other club
members who went were some members of Al’s family and also Dave Dent,
Ronna Hiltz, Jim Maher, Nandi Shetty and possibly others who were not
at the meeting.
We also talked about the proposed privatization of the U.S. ATC (air
traffic control) system. Al Nodorft and Don Bush had many comments
about this. Nandi Shetty talked about problems in ATC privatization
when India privatized its ATC system.
After the meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM we had an excellent exposition
by Ross Wheeler on gyrocopters – gyroplanes. At times using video
projection, he gave us a history of the gyroplane going from the
inventor, Juan de la Cierva, in the early 1920s to Igor Bensen
beginning in the 1950s, then to Ken Brock in the 1960s to current
gyroplanes. Ross explained very well how the gyroplane works and how it
differs, and is the same, as a fixed-wing aircraft. Ross also talked
about the newest gyroplanes, including his (because of weather
conditions he was not able to fly his gyroplane in from its home base
at the Wrens, Georgia airport). He ably answered many questions.
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RIP Pearl Phyllis Miles,
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Pearl Phyllis Miles
December 21, 1924 - July 16, 2017
Obituary for Mrs. Pearl Phyllis Miles
Augusta, Ga. – Mrs. Pearl
Phyllis Miles, 92, wife of the late Joseph C. Miles, entered into rest
on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Augusta Hills Nursing Home.
Mrs. Miles was born in Akron, IA to the late Dana Hunt and Clara Willard. She was a veteran of the Army Women Air Corps.
A graveside Services was held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 26,
2017, in Harlem Memorial Cemetery with the Dr. Randall Whitaker
officiating. Family and friends assembled at the graveside.
Survivors include her son, Ronald Miles (Barbara); one daughter, Laura Miles; one sister, Verna Hunt, and three grandchildren.
The family received friends following the graveside service.
Starling-Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services
435 W Milledgeville Rd,
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-6524
CEMETERY
South Harlem Memorial Garden
S Bell St, Harlem, GA 30814
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The Obituary in the Augusta Chronicle July 23, 2017
Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for July 8, 2017
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
11:30 AM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was quite warm, in the low 90s with a partly cloudy sky. Before
the meeting, 25 club members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious hot dog & hamburger meal prepared by members Mark Slone
and Al Nodorft. Four airplanes flew in. At 11:40 AM, Rev. Peter
Vermeulan, the new pastor of the Louisville, Georgia, Methodist church,
gave the invocation and then everyone enjoyed the excellent meal. Club
members had brought in side dishes as well as delicious desserts. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes and desserts and prepared the
dinner tables with Fourth of July decorations. We welcome Rev. Peter
Vermeulan and also Ray Ward who came in his Luscombe and had been to
several of our meetings in the past.
President Nodorft asked for a motion approving the minutes for the June
10, 2017, meeting. Richard Fender moved and Joe Britt seconded
the motion. The members approved the minutes unanimously.
Sheila Connell said that our next social eat-out for EAA 172 would be
on Thursday, July 27. It will be at T-Bonz Steakhouse, 601 North Belair
Office Square, Evans, Georgia. Shirley Harden will be handling the
details.
Al Nodorft asked who was going to AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
July 24 to July 30. He would be going. Nandi Shetti and Ronna Hiltz
remarked that they would be going.
We possibly will have a Young Eagles rally in October. The date has not
yet been set. Young Eagles coordinator Nandi Shetty said that we need
more child-certified members on hand for any rally. Others said that
going through that certification process is very easy. EAA requires
that all people working with young people for the Young Eagles program
must pass the certification and background checks. Ronna Hiltz reminded
members that we get credits for the Young Eagles flown. These are used
to send young people to the EAA Air Academy.
At 1:14 pm EDT (9:14 am AKDT) Al Nodorft received a call from his son
Michael. Michael said that he had just soloed at an airport in
Fairbanks, Alaska. Michael was on a “working” vacation in that area. He
talked with several people at the meeting who congratulated him. [See
the report in this newsletter.]
After the meal we enjoyed an excellent presentation by Jacob Postell
mainly about hobby drones. Jacob is an avionics specialist at
August Aviation at Daniel Field in Augusta, Georgia. He discussed
multi-rotor drones, that they have a limited payload and a limited
flight time. He said there are many rotor designs for the hobby drones.
Further discussions, using the video projection screen, included many
aspects of drone ownership, including both hobby drones (which he has)
and commercial drones. The two types of drones are under different
regulations. Commercial drones are controlled by the FCC. By law, the
FCC may not control many aspects of hobby drones. The drone Jacob had
with him only costs $20, not counting the radio and battery. He had
just put the kit together so we would be able to witness the first
flights. After the indoor drone presentation, Jacob led us outside
where he set up his drone and then flew it.
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MEETING: Officers met on-line and after the meeting to discuss future
meetings and also the July 16th Wrens Fall Fly-in meeting at the Wrens,
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Aviation Question of the Month,
Airventure Oshkosh Almost Here,
Gerald Ballard Hospitalized
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RIP Richard Lee "Rich" Gabor,
RV-4 For Sale,
For Sale: Powered Parachute,
Many Aircraft Items For Sale
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Thorp T-18 Airplane Airframe For Sale,
Suzuki Three Wheel Trike For Sale,
Quicksilver MX Sprint For Sale,
Continental O-300-D For Sale,
Upcoming Events for July, 2017
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Name That Plane
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Richard Lee "Rich" Gabor
July 14, 1948 - June 14, 2017
Richard Lee Gabor
Richard Lee Gabor, 68, passed away June 14, 2017, at University Hospital.
Rich was born in Morgantown, West Virginia but had lived in Augusta for
the last 28 years. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church and retired
from Bechtel at SRS in 2002. Rich once served as president of the EAA
Chapter 172 and spent many years at the Pea Patch in Blythe, GA
building and flying experimental aircraft.
Rich is survived by his wife: Kathy Gabor; son: Ryan Gabor; step
children: Adam (Ashley) Harris and Amanda (Blake) Rice; grandchildren:
Macy Harris, Cara Anne Harris, Wiley Harris and Lake Rice; sister:
Phyllis Atwood; and brother: Jerry Gabor. He is preceded in death by
his parents: Joseph and Florine Gabor; and brothers: John Gabor and
Bill Gabor.
The funeral service was held Friday, June 16, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in the
Chapel at Warren Baptist Church with Dr. Rev. David McKinley
officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Warren Life Foundation, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907.
The family received friends prior to the service from 1:30 until 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Though Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors had made the arrangements,
the visitation with family was from 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Friday, June 16,
2017
at
Warren Baptist Church – in the Chapel
3203 Washington Rd,
Augusta, Georgia 30907
Phone: (706) 860-1586
The Memorial Service was at 3:00 PM
Friday, June 16, 2017
At
Warren Baptist Church in the Chapel
OBITUARY and TRIBUTES
OBITUARY
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on June 15, 2017
Please sign the GUESTBOOK for the Augusta Chronicle Obituary.
*********************************************
TRIBUTES
**************
Up through 2014 Richard was very active in EAA
172, often handling Young Eagles events, preparing
special foods for our meals,
working with our fly-ins, leading and directing
the re-building of our EAA 172 Pea Patch clubhouse,
and many other club pursuits.
He was EAA 172 president 1999, 2000,
2001.
Most of you will remember Rich from the
local EAA chapter and his passion/talent/skill for building and flying
light, single-seat aircraft – often having more than one project going
at a time. The hanger second home he built at the Pea Patch was his
man-cave and home-away-from-home; I must say that it was envious of
many, including me. Rich always had a smile when greeted and a kind
word for everyone. I’m proud to have been able to call him friend.
Larry Garner
********************
Kathy, I am so sorry about Rich. He will be missed. He is not suffering any more. Will keep you in our prayers, Love You,
Vera Nell and Buford
********************
Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. It
was a long hard fight, and my heart goes out to you. May you find peace
in knowing that Rich is at peace with Jesus. My prayers are with you
and your family.
Karen Barnes
********************
Only worked with Rich for a short time at SRS, but he made a
lasting impression on me. He always had a smile and was willing to help
on whatever the issue. We seemed to meet at Lowes periodically and his
smiling face would always brighten the day.
Richard Bush
********************
Karen and I were deeply saddened by the news about the death of Rich. We
are so very sorry. We had known Rich and Ryan since they moved into
their new Hunter's Ridge home, way back in 1989. He always had a smile
and was so good at putting things together such as the aircraft he built
in his garage or the Corvette engine he shoe horned into his Porsche.
And when he found Kathy, he was so very happy, even when she turned the
house into a home instead of a workshop. Please remember that you are in our thoughts and my prayers.
Karen and Ralph Angelo
********************
Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for June 10, 2017
Barbecue Fly-in
11:30 AM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was quite warm, but still comfortable, in the low 90s with a
blue sky. Before the meeting, 24 club members, their families, and
visitors enjoyed a delicious barbeque meal in the air-conditioned
clubhouse. One airplane flew in. At 11:37 AM Sid Brown gave the
invocation and everyone enjoyed the excellent meal. Club members had
brought in many side dishes as well as delicious desserts. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes and desserts and prepared the
dinner tables. Club president Al Nodorft thanked Sid Brown for
preparing the barbecue.
President Nodorft asked for a motion approving the minutes covering the
May 6, 2017, Young Eagles Rally at Augusta Aviation, at the Daniel
Field airport in Augusta. Mark Slone moved and Nandi Shetty seconded
the motion. The members approved the minutes unanimously.
Sheila Connell said that our next social eat-out for EAA 172 would be
on Thursday, June 22. It will be at Beck's Restaurant, 2111 Kings Way,
Augusta, Georgia.
After the meal we enjoyed a presentation by Primo Rivera who started
flying RC aircraft 30 years ago in Puerto Rico. He reviewed his past
experience with RC model aircraft as shown in the screen shot from his
video presentation. He is associated with IMAC,
the International Miniature Aerobatic Club. It is an organization
dedicated to the competitive sport of radio controlled Scale Aerobatic
competition.
(click the above to download the screen shot)
During his presentation Rivera answered many questions. He had set out
the aircraft he flies on the floor in the meeting room. He said that
the plane is powered by a twenty horsepower four cylinder two-stroke
engine. He uses a 40:1 mixture of gas-oil. When asked, he said that at
this time there is no battery setup that would work for any length of
time so presently the aerobatic aircraft that are used are all gasoline
powered. He said that he put his together with Gorilla glue and it is
made mostly of balsa wood. It took him about 700 hours to make the
aircraft he was showing us. Those large RC aircraft cost around
$15,000.
Rivera described in detail the competitions – the organized events
operated under established rules. Pilots fly a “sequence” of
pre-established maneuvers in front of judges. Starting with a perfect
score of 10 for each maneuver, judges will deduct for deviations or
errors. Sequences generally consist of 8 – 10 maneuvers. Rivera started
flying precision aerobatics and competing in 2008. He has been a top
finisher in many contests and holds a number of awards for those
competitions.
Then Primo Rivera brought his aircraft outside and had it take off and
demonstrated some fancy aerobatics to the delight of the club members.
BOARD
MEETING: The officers met after the meeting to plan for the July 8th
meeting and also to set up a time for a Fall Fly-in meeting.
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President's Desk,
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Pea
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Young Eagles Rally, May 6, 2017, page 2,
Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out,
Aviation Question of the Month
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FAA DAR Available Locally,
Aviation Business at the Louisville, Georgia airport,
Federal Appeals Court Quashes Drone Registration,
RV-4 For Sale,
For Sale: Powered Parachute,
Many Aircraft Items For Sale
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Thorp T-18 Airplane Airframe For Sale,
Suzuki Three Wheel Trike For Sale,
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BELOW IS A LINK YOU CAN PASS ON TO OTHERS.
IT HAS THE COMPLETE TWO PAGE REPORT
ABOUT THE MAY 6, 2017 YOUNG EAGLES RALLY
EAA 172 YOUNG EAGLES RALLY MAY 6, 2017
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Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for May 6, 2017
Young Eagles Rally
9:00 AM
At the Daniel Field Airport (DNL)
The
weather was fine with no rain under a clear sky with only scattered
clouds. The temperature was in the lower 70s. Several EAA 172 members
facilitated the event. A number of Boy Scouts were flown and became new
Young Eagles. The Young Eagles flights continued to about 2:30 PM.
Media Coordinator Sandy Walther contributed to the following report:
On May 6th, several volunteers from EAA 172 gathered at the Augusta
Aviation FBO building at Daniel Field in Augusta, Georgia, excited to
provide youngsters with their first flight experience through the Young
Eagles program. Led by Young Eagles Coordinator Nandi Shetty, the
volunteers were Ronna Hiltz, Jim Maher, Sandy Walther, Michael
Nordorft, John Magnan, Dave Dent, Sid Brown, and Steven Amster.
EAA 172 president Allen Nodorft was the hero of the day who braved the
winds to fly 20 new Young Eagles in his Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six
airplane. Scoutmaster Philip Green brought 14 Boy Scouts from
Troop 10 to our event, plus Allen flew five other boys and a girl as
well as his son, Michael, who assisted him with the new Young Eagles.
Membership Coordinator Ronna Hiltz showed and expertly explained the
EAA Young Eagles video to all the kids and their parents. After the
video both Ronna and Sandy Walther answered many questions about
airplanes, flying, and the airspace the airplanes fly in. While waiting
for their turn to fly, the children and their parents talked with our
volunteers, looked at sectional maps, and watched the ramp activities
from the Augusta Aviation upstairs meeting room. On the ramp, Cameron
Coule, a CFI from Augusta Aviation, gave the youngsters a hands-on
preflight orientation of an airplane. After their flights, the new
Young Eagles climbed out of the airplane with big smiles. They received
a personalized certificate plus a logbook documenting their first
flight. EAA 172 members were proud to give them the opportunity to
broaden their horizons. Several youngsters announced their intention to
take flight lessons as soon as possible.
Augusta
Aviation personnel had told us
that there would be no problem with auto parking and there was plenty
room for all the members' vehicles. Also, we had been told that there
would
be no ramp/tie-down charge for those flying in for the meeting. All the
pilots had to do was to say that they are with EAA 172.
BOARD MEETING: The officers met at the Young Eagles Rally and on-line during the month.
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out,
Aviation Question of the Month,
BasicMed Rules Released by the FAA,
43rd Sun'n Fun Considered the Best Ever
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History of EAA 172 continued -- E-mails & Photos from
Former Member Frank Grose, Especially About the Scamp Airplane,
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Many Aircraft Items For Sale
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Thorp T-18 Airplane Airframe For Sale,
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Quicksilver MX Sprint For Sale,
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Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for April 15, 2017
Fish Fry Fly-in
11:30 AM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was warm under a partly cloudy sky, with the temperature in the
mid-80s. Five planes flew in. Before the meeting, 38 members, their
families, and visitors enjoyed socializing and camaraderie in the
comfortable and newly refurbished clubhouse. They looked forward to the
delicious meal of fried fish, french fries, and fried onion rings
prepared by our masterful chefs Steve Thompson, Dennis Allen, Ron
Haley, and Gary Harden. Also club members brought in numerous side
dishes and desserts. At 12:00 noon member Charles Lewis gave the
invocation and everyone enjoyed the sumptuous fish fry feast. Members
welcomed returning member Billy Couch who flew his Cessna 185 to the
fish fry. Club president Al Nodorft also welcomed visitors Ray and
Salira Ward. Al thanked Ronna Hiltz and Jim Maher for installing the
new curtains and room-darkening blinds on the meeting room windows. He
also thanked those who came out to the Pea Patch on March 25th to
spruce up the clubhouse and toss away useless items.
President Nodorft asked for a motion approving the minutes covering the
March 11, 2017, drone presentation at Augusta Aviation, Daniel Field
airport in Augusta. Steve Thompson moved and Joe Britt seconded the
motion. The members approved the minutes unanimously.
Shirley Harden said that our next social eat-out for EAA 172 would be
on April 27, 2017. It will be at the Village Deli, 2803 Wrightsboro
Rd., Augusta, Georgia.
Al also reminded everyone about the Young Eagles rally which will be
held on Saturday, May 6, at Daniel Field in Augusta. Young Eagles
Coordinator Nandi Shetty will be handling the details.
Al Nodorft asked who went to Sun’n Fun. Four members raised their hands. Joe Britt talked some about what he did and saw there.
After the meal those present enjoyed a video of an interview of member
Joe Miles, who was a veteran of the Korean War and passed away July 13,
2015. In the interview, among other things, Joe talked about his days
in the army air corps including his training and different locations he
went to.
BOARD
MEETING: The officers conversed via e-mail during the month. They
decided on a Young Eagles Rally on May 6, 2017, at Daniel Field in
Augusta, Georgia starting at 9:00 AM. Young Eagles Coordinator Nandi
Shetty will be handling this. Board members also decided that we would
be having a barbecue meal at 11:30 am on June 10 at the Pea Patch.
Also, secretary John Magnan and treasurer Don Bush welcomed new member
Christopher Pirrmann from Davisboro, Georgia.
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President's Desk,
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Pea
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out,
Aviation Question of the Month,
EAA 172 Makes Clubhouse "Spick-and-Span",
Repairman Certificate Questions
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 ( 5 minutes )
Former EAA 172 Member Bill Messer is Still Alive!
He has a Douglas A-26 Two Engline Light Bomber For Sale,
RV-4 For Sale,
For Sale: Powered Parachute,
Many Aircraft Items For Sale
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 ( 3 minutes )
Thorp T-18 Airplane Airframe For Sale,
Suzuki Three Wheel Trike For Sale,
Quicksilver MX Sprint For Sale,
Continental O-300-D For Sale,
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Upcoming Events for April, May 2017,
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Minutes of the meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for March 11, 2017
Drone Presentation at Augusta Aviation
9:30 AM
At the Daniel Field Airport (DNL)
The
weather was mild under clear skies and no rain, with the temperature in
the lower 60s. Three planes flew in for the program. Starting at 9:30
AM, before the Drone Presentation, nineteen members & their family
members as well as six visitors enjoyed socializing and partaking of
refreshments in a second floor meeting room of the Augusta Aviation
FBO. Before the program everyone enjoyed the coffee, juice, and donuts
provided gratis by EAA 172. Then, at 10:00 AM, we had a very
interesting program put on by our guest speaker: Sgt. Garry Harden from
the Columbia County Sheriff Office who handles the Drone Division for
that county. Media Coordinator Sandy Walther wrote this report about
Sgt. Harden’s presentation. She also took the photo.
Gary Harden, a 22 year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office,
gave a presentation on the drones used by the county. He brought a Phantom 2 drone and a tiny little Elfie drone.
Gary told us about several recent incidents for which the drones
assisted. One such incident was the tractor trailer accident on I-20
during heavy winds. A drone provided a higher-level view of tire tracks
that showed where the tractor had veered into the median and back onto
the highway, and how other vehicles had left the road, too. This
additional information helped the investigators wrap up their reports
very quickly. The drones have also been used to search for an Alzheimer
patient and to safely monitor a hostage situation.
Columbia County has at least six drones and is checking out the latest
gadgets. The biggest limiter on drone use, Gary said, is battery life.
The Phantom 2 drone uses two LiPo batteries,
and Gary carries six batteries so he can switch out after about 20
minutes use. Surprisingly, the batteries deplete more quickly when the
drone hovers than when it flies. Gary can switch out cameras and
filters to use infrared, thermal or full color. Infrared is not that
useful in the South Carolina summertime, Gary admitted. When the drone
is sent out, it requires an operator and one or two observers. Drones
must be operated in sight at all times. Currently the drone must be
within 25 feet of an object for immediate viewing of the image,
although the recorded footage can be reviewed later for a zoomed-in
viewing. Normally the drone is flown at around 200 feet AGL.
Gary talked about the two years it took to obtain their Certificate of
Authority which allows Columbia County to use its drones state-wide.
Initially, all operators were required to hold a pilots license, but
now only special training courses are required. The operators carry two
handheld radios, one of which is used to monitor air traffic. Although
the operators are normally required to operate within 400 feet AGL,
they will disregard weather/clouds if there is a life at risk. There is
a Website for requesting clearance, but if the need is immediate, as is
the case for most police actions, the operator contacts ATC requesting
immediate, specific clearance (such as a radial DME from a radio tower)
and timeframe. All flights are logged and submitted monthly to the FAA.
Columbia County's drones are registered and each has a tail number.
When private citizens operate drones "for hire" under Part 107, it is
the pilot/operator who is registered, not the drone. All operators must
have a medical or must be able to self-certify.
Maintenance checks are performed twice a week on the drones, primarily
a battery check. Drones have brushless motors and have not had problems
so far, as long as they are not dropped into water. Columbia County
carries insurance on its drones. As for the software, Gary recommends
that operators delay installing the weekly firmware updates for about a
week until you know the update is stable and bug-free. Although
Columbia County's eight operators are required to have periodic
training, most private citizens can use YouTube videos
for their training. Gary strongly recommends private operators get to
know the regulations and, if operating near an airport, call ATC.
Drone technology is changing rapidly. Software developers are trying to
incorporate ADS-B into their drone units. The cost of a drone varies
from the $35 Elfie to more than $25,000 for the Draganflyer X4-ES.
Battery cost varies, too. Gary tends to use the $160 LiPo batteries.
Hydrogen cell batteries are lighter and last as long as four hours, but
are very expensive right now. Drones use lightbridge technology for the digital signal to a specific controller, much like a cell phone.
Gary's presentation was very interesting, and he answered lots of
questions from the audience throughout. If you see a drone flying
nearby and it becomes a nuisance or potential voyeur issue, call the
police. Do not shoot down the drone! Note: Under FAA regulation part
107, private citizens are required to operate a drone within 400 feet
AGL and essentially during daytime. See Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107).
BOARD MEETING: The officers communicated on-line during the month.
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President's Desk,
Minutes for the February 11, 2017 Meeting
Pea
Patch Post -- pages 3-4
( 2 minutes )
Birthdays, Anniversaries, EAA 172 Night Out,
Aviation Question of the Month,
EAA Survey for Club Members,
Gerald Ballard News,
Don't Pee in a Cargo Hold!
Pea Patch Post -- pages 5-6 ( 3 minutes )
Wrens Airport Downsizing,
Possible Problems with BasicMed,
RV-4 For Sale,
For Sale: Powered Parachute,
Many Aircraft Items For Sale
Pea Patch Post -- pages 7-8 ( 3 minutes )
Thorp T-18 Airplane Airframe For Sale,
Suzuki Three Wheel Trike For Sale,
Quicksilver MX Sprint For Sale,
Continental O-300-D For Sale,
Upcoming Events for March 2017
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Name That Plane
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Minutes of the Meeting of EAA Chapter
172 Members for February 11, 2017
Winter Soup Party
12:30 PM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was warm under partly cloudy skies and no rain, with the
temperature in the mid-70s. Only one pilot, Pierre Smith in his RV-10
along with passenger Charles Lewis, flew in. According to Pierre the
winds aloft were brisk. Frances Weiss had decorated the buffet and meal
tables using a Valentine’s Day motif. Al Nodorft brought in newly
produced member shirt name tags. His son, Michael, put them on the tag
rack. Before the meeting, 31 members, their families, and visitors
enjoyed socializing and camaraderie in the comfortable clubhouse. They
looked forward to sampling various soups brought in by club members. At
12:32 PM club flight advisor Pierre Smith gave the invocation and
everyone enjoyed the three tantalizing soup entrées.
President Nodorft asked for a motion approving the minutes of the
January 14th meeting. Ron Haley moved and Charles Lewis seconded the
motion. The members approved the minutes unanimously. Al also reminded
everyone about the scheduled clubhouse clean-up day on March 25. He
asked for at least ten volunteers. It will start around 9:00 AM at the
Pea Patch and continue until done.
Sheila Connell said that our next social eat-out for EAA 172 will be on
February 23, 2017. It will be Oliviana's Pizzeria and Grill, in Surrey
Center, 399 Highland Ave, Augusta, Georgia.
Al Nodorft brought up the new Facebook pages for EAA 172. Media
Coordinator Sandy Walther is handling this. Al asked members to log-in
to this site if they participate in Facebook activities.
Flight Advisor Pierre Smith said that his son-in-law, James Watson, is
now an A&P/IA – an aircraft Airframe & Powerplant mechanic with
Inspection Authorization. He is now allowed to perform annual
inspections on aircraft and sign them off for return to service on
major repairs and alterations. James’ phone number is 706-550-8628.
Then we had the continuation of the very interesting program in which
our club vice-president Dave Dent talked about his experience in
working with the building of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The video
projector was operational and we were able to view the videos that
focused on the information Dave gave out at the last meeting. With
videos illustrating his presentation, he talked more about the Raptor
Talon. In discussing it Dave brought up that one of the biggest
mistakes in an airplane is having two autopilots. He discussed his
activites with NASA at Edwards Air Force Base. Regarding the NASA
Pathfinder, an aircraft developed as part of an evolutionary series of
solar- and fuel-cell-system-powered unmanned aerial vehicles, Dave said
that the wingspan at first was 97 feet and had eight electric motors,
each 1.1 horsepower. The solar panels were on top of the wing. Props
were made of Kevlar.
BOARD
MEETING: During the days before the meeting the officers conferred
on-line. President Al Nodorft finalized the cost and approval of the
video projector as well as the needed interface cable. Al also asked
Web editor John Magnan to update the opening statement on the EAA 172
Website to make it “something more upbeat and positive.” Also the March
11th meeting information was confirmed. It will be at Augusta Aviation
on Daniel Field. The speaker will be
Sgt. Garry Harden from the Columbia County Sheriff Department. He
handles the Drone Division for the county. We will have coffee and
pastries at 9:30 am with the speaker to start at 10:00 am. Chapter will
pay for the coffee & donuts. Also the Chapter will pay for spending
~$150 for postage and postcards to pilots in the area inviting them to
come to the meeting. Also brought up was having a Young Eagles event at
Daniel Field in Augusta in May. Young Eagles coordinator Nandi Shetty
will head up the Young Eagles portion of the event.
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Minutes of the Gathering of EAA Chapter
172 Members for January 14, 2017
Chili Cook-Off
12:30 PM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was warm under cloudy skies with the temperature in the
mid-70s. There was some rain around 1:00 PM. Five planes flew in.
Before the club get-together, 42 members, their families, and visitors
enjoyed socializing and camaraderie in the comfortably cool clubhouse.
They looked forward to sampling various chili dishes brought in by club
members. At 12:40 PM Sid Brown gave the invocation and everyone enjoyed
the excellent chili recipes prepared by five club members. The chili
dishes included plain chili, deer meat, mild chili-Mac, “good old
chili,” and traditional chili with beans. Club president Al Nodorft
welcomed visitor John Sullivan, a neighbor of VP Dave Dent. Members
sang “Happy Birthday” to George Weiss while he was being presented a
cake for his 90th birthday.
President Nodorft asked for a vote approving the minutes of the
December 10th meeting. The members approved the minutes unanimously.
Virginia Bush said that our next social eat-out for EAA 172 will be on
January 26, 2017. It will be at the French Market Grille, 425 Highland
Ave, Augusta, Georgia. Frances Weiss requested that for each meeting
all members should consider helping out setting up for the meal as well
as cleaning up afterward.
Al Nodorft discussed having soup for our February 11th meeting. He
asked for volunteers to bring in a favorite soup. Among the volunteers
who might be able to share their soup recipes with us next month were
Dave & Carol Dent, Charlie & Sheila Connell, Harry & Bonnie
McGahee, Carl & Sandy Walther, and George & Frances Weiss.
Bibiana Christian, née Falatova reminded everyone that now that
she is married to Ed Christian her name is officially Bibiana Christian.
There was a discussion about meeting times – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30
PM or whenever. Al Nodorft indicated that having a meeting at 12:30 PM
cut too much into a person’s other planned activity for that day.
Others said that a 10:00 AM meeting should be called a brunch rather
than a breakfast or lunch. One said that the meeting time should change
to coincide with the change of time from standard time to daylight
savings time and back which happens in March and November. After more
deliberation the members decided that April through August would have
11:30 AM meeting times. September through March would have 12:30 PM
meeting times. These times would change for special events such as
Young Eagles rallies and fly-ins.
A vote was taken to choose the best chili recipe at the meal today.
There was a three way tie: #1 plain chili, #2 deer meat chili, and #4
“good old chili.”
Then we had a very interesting program in which our newly elected club
vice-president Dave Dent talked about his experience in working with
the building of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). He related information
about his work at the Sandia Laboratory on the UAV Raptor project. At
Sandia the Raptor Demonstrator high-altitude, long endurance, unmanned
aerial vehicle (UAV) program was conducted under a contract from
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to Scaled Composites, LLC. Dave
was working for Scaled Composites along with Burt Rutan. Dave talked
about the methods used to produce the Raptor starting with a model
produced with a sophisticated 3-D printer. He showed us one of the
models. He then related to us many vignettes of developing the large
prototype, the construction of a 16-foot propeller for the 100 hp,
highly modified Rotax engine, and its testing by putting the assembly
on top of a large van. He told us about having a test pilot ride on the
normally “unmanned” aircraft to take over if something went wrong. In
2004 Dave Dent and Burt Rutan were included in a Group Achievement
Award from NASA “For outstanding success in pioneering uninhabited
aerial vehicles and their associated systems.” Our Chili Cook-off,
meeting, and presentation adjourned at 2:25 PM.
BOARD
MEETING: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Before the meal the officers met and
decided to have soup for the February, 2017 meeting. The officers
approved the purchase of a video projector for our meetings. They also
firmed up more of the 2017 calendar. One scheduling problem remained -
whether we would have the March 11th meeting at the Pea Patch or Daniel
Field. Vice-president Dave Dent is working on contacting Augusta
Aviation personnel about this. Treasurer Don Bush shared that so far 58
members had paid their 2017 dues. He might be getting about 15 - 16
more dues payments by the next meeting.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for December 10, 2016
CHRISTMAS PARTY
12:30 PM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
BOARD
MEETING: Before the party the officers met and decided to have a Chili
Cook-off for the January, 2017 meeting. Treasurer Don Bush shared that
so far 40 members had paid their 2017 dues. We should be getting about
40 more dues payments by the end of this month.
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The weather was chilly with clear skies and no rain, with the
temperature in the upper 40s. Two planes flew in – Pierre Smith in his
RV-10 and Eddie Booth in his RV-7. 32 members, their families, and
visitors enjoyed socializing and camaraderie in the comfortably heated
clubhouse. At 12:32 PM vice-president Joe Britt gave the invocation and
everyone enjoyed the fine Christmas turkey dinner prepared by Ben and
Sid Brown. Many put unwrapped toys into boxes set out for the children
at the CMC - the Children's Medical Center at the Medical College of
Georgia in Augusta. At 1:09 PM new club president Al Nodorft started a
short meeting. Al thanked Sid and Ben Brown for preparing the turkeys
and turkey dressing. Then he welcomed visitors Miranda and Alex LaFave
from Ridge Spring, South Carolina. At the end of the meeting Miranda
& Alex joined EAA 172. Alex is a pilot and is already a member of
EAA national.
Old Business: Don Bush moved
and Steve Thompson seconded the approval of the minutes of the November
12th meeting. The members approved the motion unanimously.
New Business: Virginia Bush
said that we would not be having a December social eat-out for EAA 172.
The next one is January 26, 2017 when Shirley Harden will be handling
the planning.
Pierre Smith mentioned that his son-in-law, James Watson, is an A&P
and a Cirrus Certified Mechanic. James’ phone number is 706-550-8628.
James recently did an annual on club Secretary John Magnan’s neighbor’s
Cessna 172 at the Louisville, Georgia airport.
Al Nodorft discussed having a Chili Cook-off on January 14. He asked
for volunteers to bring in a favorite chili. Among the volunteers who
might be able to share a favorite chili recipe with us next month are
Steve Amster, Don & Virginia Bush, Charlie & Sheila Connell,
Ron & Karen Haley, Al & Cami Nodorft, Carl & Sandy Walther,
and George & Frances Weiss.
Richard Fender moved and Don Bush seconded the meeting adjournment. The
members approved the motion and the meeting portion of our Christmas
festivities ended at 1:20 PM. We were then entertained with live
instrumental music and singing by the Nodorft youngsters along with a
German exchange student now staying at their home. They sang tunes
including Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help
Falling in Love With You”, a German Christmas song, and other Christmas
favorites.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for November 12, 2016
ELECTION MEETING
10:00 AM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was partly cloudy, with the temperature in the mid-50s.
Secretary John Magnan had turned on the heat in the clubhouse and made
coffee, set out sodas and water, and placed boxes of aviation items
sent by past-president Keith Robbins on the tables. Just before 10:00
am Don Bush, Joe Britt, and Al Nodorft brought in some pastries and
cookies for the members to eat while drinking their coffee or soft
drinks. There were 16 members, family, and visitors. No planes flew in.
At 10:02 AM Joe Britt gave the invocation and started the meeting. He
welcomed visitors Sandy & Carl Walther from Graniteville, South
Carolina, and also Dave Dent from Evans, Georgia. Sandy and Carl are
both pilots and were members of EAA Chapter 240 in Wilmington,
Delaware, before moving to Graniteville, South Carolina. Dave is also a
pilot and had belonged to EAA Chapter 663 in Livermore, California. All
are aircraft owners. These three visitors became members of EAA 172
during the meeting. They are already members of EAA national.
Old Business: Don Bush moved
and George Weiss seconded the approval of the minutes of the October
8th meeting. The members approved the motion unanimously. Treasurer Don
Bush said that the club accounts were fine and that we have paid for
the electrical and water expenses and now we have roughly $3500 in the
club treasury.
Al Nodorft discussed in detail the letter he had sent to the membership
about the lack of participation of members at club events. Members
chimed in with several possible causes. Several said that we focused on
food too much – what we will eat at the next meeting, etc. Another said
that we might be in the wrong location for the membership, perhaps the
FBO at Daniel Field would be better. But yet three others said that the
Pea Patch Clubhouse is our “home place” and we should stay here for
meetings other than an occasional (once or twice a year) meeting at
Daniel Field. Member Steve Amster said that there is a CAP (Civil Air
Patrol) group at Daniel Field. Visitor (and now club member) Sandy
Walther said that she had been an officer in her Chapter 240 in
Delaware and that they had many different events on which she
elaborated. New member Dave Dent said that his focus in his former West
Coast club was on youngsters – getting ten year olds interested in
aviation. Most members agreed that the discussion at this meeting had
been very “up beat” and positive for the future of EAA 172.
New Business: Virginia Bush
said that we will not be having social eat-outs for EAA 172 until
January 26, 2017 when Shirley Harden will be handling the planning.
We held the election of EAA 172 officers for 2017. Allen Nodorft said
he would take on the mantle of the presidency once again, starting in
December, 2016. He had been club president four years ago. New member
Dave Dent said he would agree to be the club vice-president. He had
prior experience as a club officer in his former EAA Chapter 663. John
Magnan agreed to be secretary for another year and Don Bush said he
would also take on the duties of club treasurer for another year.
Members voted on those four nominees and they were approved
unanimously. Also, member Ronna Hiltz agreed to be the Membership
Coordinator for 2017.
Don Bush moved and John Magnan seconded the meeting adjournment. The members approved it and the meeting adjourned at 11:11 AM.
Various members were happy to take home all the aircraft items that
Keith Robbins had sent. Also, members moved the freezer from the food
trailer into the clubhouse. Tom Patton, president of the Pea Patch
Corporation, had requested this since he planned to move the food
trailer to a different location. He will also move the EAA 172's 16
foot flatbed trailer. These changes will make mowing easier.
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Jean Hildebrant
Widow of EAA 172 Member Earl Hildebrant
April 16, 1927 - October 12, 2016
Ms. Jean Hildebrant
Jean Hildebrant, loving mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother, has gone to Heaven, and is probably
even now directing the wait staff and setting the table for the Lord.
From a small town upbringing in Mississippi, she became an accomplished
business person, raised or helped to raise three generations of
(usually) well-behaved children, cousins, nieces and nephews, traveled
the world, and brightened the life and prospects of everyone she met.
She is survived by daughter Marjorie Jimenez, three sons: James, Jon,
and Juan Jimenez, two step-children: Peter and Susan Hildebrant, 11
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, as well as innumerable nieces
and nephews, by blood, by generation, and honorary, all of whom knew
her as Meme. She was Grandmother to the world.
She will be remembered with love by the children (of all ages) she
touched, respect by those who had to deal with her in business, be it
family or professional, and trepidation from those who did not deal
with her fairly. She could sing, tell a joke, cook a three-course meal
in a pressure cooker in under 10 minutes, and charm a smile from a
statue. No mother lion ever guarded her pride with greater love or
ferocity. We have lost our Matriarch, our sounding board, our roots and
our wings. She will long be missed, but never forgotten.
Service will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m. October 22nd, at Poteet
Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., with Vicar Debra Jimenez
officiating .
OBITUARY
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on Oct. 18, 2016
Jean Hildebrant
at Boshears 2012
Poteet Funeral Home
3465 Peach Orchard Road (Highway 25), Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: (706) 798-8886
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for October 8, 2016
ELECTION MEETING -- (postponed to November 12, 2016)
12:30 PM
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was cloudy with winds only at 15 mph, but rain-free, with the
temperatures in the lower 70s. We were still under the outer rain band
of hurricane Matthew that had just hit Charleston on the South Carolina
coast. Hurricane Matthew's center was only 140 miles away, with the
actual edge of the hurricane force winds about 100 miles from Augusta
and tropical storm winds now 60 miles away. No planes flew in. By the
end of the meeting blue skies were showing through the trailing edges
of the last rainband of the hurricane. Since tropical storm force winds
and rain had hit some close-by South Carolina counties as well as
several nearby Georgia counties perhaps this was a cause of the low
meeting attendance. Before the meeting, in the comfortable clubhouse,
only eight members and family were present. The members at the meeting
were Joe & Cindy Britt, Don & Virginia Bush, John Magnan,
George & Frances Weiss, and Gary Jones who came in toward the end
of the meeting. Also we could include new member Ben Miller who was
working on his plane in the large open hangar. He was being assisted by
member Terry Stout and visitor Ken Rayburn. After the meeting in the
clubhouse, secretary John Magnan brought up the meeting discussions
with those three. In addition we should mention that canine visitor
Alfie Boshears was at the meeting. At 12:30 PM club vice-president Joe
Britt gave the invocation and everyone enjoyed a fine Potluck Meal.
Potluck entrées and sidedishes as well as delicious desserts had
been brought in by club members who attended. Because we had so few
members present we had an informal meeting during the meal. We decided
not to have a fly-out to Augusta Aviation at Daniel Field (Augusta,
Georgia) in November since there did not seem to be much interest in
having a meeting there. We could have had a speaker from Augusta
Aviation possibly talk about avionics or aircraft maintenance at that
meeting. We also decided not to have the election of officers for 2017
at this meeting. We would have that election at the November 12th
meeting.
The principal topic of discussion was the lack of participation of
members at club events, now only the two fly-ins – the Spring and Fall
ones. We wondered whether it was the quality of the food – but some
mentioned that we should not have an aviation club meeting just for the
food and that the food we usually had was excellent, though fewer
members were bringing side dishes and desserts. Maybe the disinterest
of members was caused by the lack of aviation activity at the Pea
Patch. A few thought that any aviation topics we might have were just
not the right ones for newer, and younger, club members. Maybe it was
the location – was the Pea Patch too far away for most? Would they
prefer to have meetings at a different location? We decided to find out
from club members what they wanted from EAA 172.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out for members would be at
T-Bonz Steakhouse 601 North Belair Office Square, in Evans, Georgia, on
October 27.
Vice president Joe Britt remarked that we needed EAA 172 volunteers to
help out at the official unveiling of the new Augusta Aviation hangar
doors at Daniel Field on October 26. Those helping should be there
around 9:00 AM.
We agreed to have the November 12 meeting at 10:00 AM and to have only
coffee and pastries. Possibly the need to bring food was
affecting the meeting attendance over the past few months. Perhaps we
could just have a meeting with a meal only a few times a year. We would
charge a $3 donation at the November meeting since besides the food, we
also have to pay for electricity, LP gas, and other fees each month.
Secretary John Magnan said that past president Keith Robbins was
sending over 50 pounds of aviation parts that could be offered, free,
to club members. John said he would have those boxes of parts at the
November meeting.
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Wrens Fall Fly-in September 16 - 17
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Wrens Fall Fly-in September 16 - 17, 2016
At the Wrens Memorial Airport (61GA)
The
2016 Wrens Fall Fly-in clearly outmatched the quality of the annual
event over the past six years – since it began. This year we had more
comfortable weather, more visiting aircraft, and many more visitors
enjoying the fine Saturday barbecue lunch. We had perfect fly-in
weather – moderate temperatures with lows in the mid-60s and highs only
in the upper 80s. Winds were light. There was no rain. 52 different
aircraft were on the field at various times. There were 22 airplanes,
26 gyroplanes, one powered paraglider, one powered parachute, and two
Trikes. This was the widest variety of aircraft types that we have had
to a Wrens fly-in since the early 1990s. EAA 172 had invited many
flying clubs from a five state area including Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee to have their members fly in
their various aircraft for the fly-in. Some of the clubs had mainly
regular airplanes, a few had powered parachutes and/or Trikes and/or
gyrocopters/gyroplanes. Nearly 200 people were at the fly-in at various
times. At least 50 were visitors from the public. Visitors had come
from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee, and one from England.
Just before noon on Thursday, September 15, the first aircraft that
came to the fly-in was an Allegro 2000 light plane from Malden, North
Carolina. The pilot had not intended to come to the fly-in. After
taking off from his fuel stop at Daniel Field in Augusta his aircraft’s
engine overheated while he was flying near Wrens. After landing in
emergency conditions at the Wrens airport he was able to solve the
overheating problem with tools loaned by Secretary John Magnan. Within
three hours the aircraft was able to take off successfully and head
toward its original destination in Florida.
The first aircraft that intended to come to the fly-in landed at noon
just after the Allegro had landed. It was a Cavalon gyroplane that had
flown from near Charlotte, North Carolina. This was followed by 15 more
aircraft during the afternoon. Most were gyroplanes. Some flew in;
others were trailered. A motorhome also had arrived about the same time
as the Allegro and Cavalon. The owner had come from Abbeville, South
Carolina, and had a powered paraglider. Over the next two days many
more aircraft came. Some stayed for a short time, such as those that
flew in just for the barbecue meal on Saturday. Ben Brown, now an
A&P, directed aircraft into various parking places on the ramp.
There was much flying activity during Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A
few pilots flew to other area airports and then returned. Others just
made flights around the Wrens area. Around noon on Saturday Sid Brown,
his wife Cathy, and son Ben prepared a tremendous barbecue meal. 104
visitors partook of this feast. Flying activity continued until dusk
each day of the fly-in. Around 5:30 PM on Saturday more than ten gyros
and one Trike flew over Main Street in Wrens to let people know they
were at the airport. There were at least three dogs attending with
their owners. They gave no problems to anyone. After helping John
Magnan put tents, tables, chairs, and other fly-in supplies back into
storage, the final fly-in participants left by noon on Sunday,
September 18.
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Prez Sez,
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Bob Rhodes BBQ Fly-in September 11,
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Lockheed Martin Changes Name,
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for August 13, 2016
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was much cooler than a month ago, only 90 degrees with
scattered clouds and no rain. Three aircraft came to the field for the
meeting. Before the meeting, in the cool, air-conditioned clubhouse, 27
members, their families, and several visitors enjoyed a delicious meal
of cold cuts with appropriate trimmings. This meal had been prepared by
club secretary John Magnan. At 12:30 PM club vice-president Joe Britt
gave the invocation and everyone enjoyed the fine meal. Many sidedishes
as well as delicious desserts had been brought in by club members. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes. Vice-president Britt then welcomed
the guests Charlie Tankersley, who came with Richard Fender, Edwin
Wadel, who had come in his RV-4, and Ray Ward, who arrived in his RV-7.
Also Joe Britt welcomed Solveig Stock, from Cologne, Germany, who is an
exchange student staying with the Nodorft family. Sandy Howard was
thanked for putting in a clubhouse side door latch to replace one that
had been broken.
Old Business: Ed Christian
moved for the approval of the minutes for the July 9th meeting. Sandy
Howard seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
Treasurer Don Bush said that now we have about $3500 in the club
account. Also Don said that our club’s $1000 donation to the Student
Pilot Scholarship Fund is not the largest amount of money used for
that. Augusta Aviation and other donors donate much more. They are then
the ones who have the responsibility for determining who the young
people are who receive the scholarships.
We had a discussion about Oshkosh AirVenture which took place July 25 –
31. Several members, especially Jim Maher, talked about their trip and
visit. Jim gave a very good detailed description of the various venues
at AirVenture, especially the “Showcase” of aircraft.
New Business: Vice-president
Joe Britt brought up the discussion started at the last meeting about
having the October 8th club meeting at Augusta Aviation at Daniel Field
in Augusta, Georgia. Aircraft flying in to that meeting will not have
to pay any tie-down fees if they indicate to Augusta Aviation that they
have flown in for the club meeting. He is obtaining more details and
asked members to check the EAA 172 Website for new information. [Note that because of a Augusta Aviation scheduling conflict, the fly-out meeting will be on November 12 rather than October 8.]
Vice-president Joe Britt said that for the club election meeting [Originally
scheduled for November 12 but now, by a decision by club president Andy
Lee, to be October 8 since the Augusta Aviation fly-out event is now
November 12.] he does not wish to be an EAA 172 club officer for
2017. Other members are asked to take up this opportunity to become a
club officer for the next year.
We discussed the third-class medical reform that was signed into law by
President Obama on July 15, 2016. Pilots will finally see relief from
the constant hassle and expense associated with third class medical
renewals. Don Bush gave an excellent explanation of what the medical
reform law entails. Joe Britt said that a description of the law is in
the most recent EAA SportAviation magazine. John Magnan related that there is also a complete description in the August club newsletter, the Pea Patch Post.
John Magnan talked about the Wrens Fall Fly-in, the next club event
September 16 – 17. He said that most planning had been done,
advertisements had been sent out, and many positive replies received.
He had also done much preliminary set-up work. John said that most
likely Sid Brown and his family would be handling the Saturday,
September 17th barbecue meal as usual. Sid was not at the meeting and
could not confirm that. [Sid did confirm this at the end of August.]
John asked members to help out in the mowing of the parking areas, the
area around the hangar, and the grass strip at the Wrens airport.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out would be on Thursday,
August 25th, at the California Dreaming Restaurant, 3241 Washington
Road, Augusta, Georgia. Shirley Harden would be handling the details.
Al Nodorft moved to adjourn the meeting. Sandy Howard seconded the
motion and those present approved the motion unanimously and the
business meeting adjourned at 1:32 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for July 9, 2016
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was rather hot, in the upper 90s with scattered clouds under a
blue sky. Before the meeting, in the cool, air conditioned clubhouse,
24 members, with four having arrived in three aircraft, their families,
and several visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of hot dogs and
hamburgers prepared by John Magnan and Ron Haley. At 12:26 PM club
vice-president Joe Britt gave the invocation and everyone enjoyed the
fine meal. Many side dishes as well as delicious desserts had been
brought in by club members. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes.
Vice-president Britt then welcomed the guests Shaji Bright, a
prospective club member, and Richard “Chad” Fender, member Richard
Fender’s son. Joe Britt started a brief business meeting at 12:45 PM.
Old Business: Richard Fender
moved for the approval of the minutes for the June 11th meeting. Steve
Thompson seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
There was a discussion about the possibility of having an EAA 172
display in an exhibition room on the second floor of Augusta Aviation
at Daniel Field in Augusta, Georgia. Nandi Shetty said that he had
talked with people from Augusta Aviation and it seems that EAA 172
would have to front a sizeable amount of money, $2000 - $2200, to put
up the display. Though there were commercial sponsors for the other
displays, there were no sponsors for ours. Nandi remarked that there
would not be much “foot traffic” in that second floor room, just
possibly some pilots/passengers who were arriving at or departing the
airport. John Magnan moved to not put up a display. Nandi Shetty
seconded the motion and members approved it.
It was mentioned that we still had 13 “door prizes” – aircraft $10 gift
certificates that we gave out at past Boshears fly-ins. Possibly we
could sell them for $8 each since we no longer will have a Boshears
fly-in.
New Business: Vice-president
Joe Britt brought up the possibility of having the October 8th club
meeting at Augusta Aviation at Daniel Field in Augusta, Georgia. He
said that we could discuss the flight training scholarship money that
we had provided in the past at the Boshears fly-in that no longer will
occur in October. After more talk about the possibility of this
meeting, Charles Lewis moved to have the October 8th meeting
tentatively at Augusta Aviation. Al Nodorft seconded the motion. The
members approved it. Joe said that he would have more information about
this at the August meeting.
We discussed the food provided at each meeting. Secretary John Magnan,
who handled today’s meeting food, said that he would be taking care of
the cold cuts meal for the August 13th meeting. He said that we would
be having barbecue at the September meeting, the Fall Fly-in, on
September 17. He asked Sid Brown if he would be able to take care of
that. Sid said that possibly he would be able to. Treasurer Don Bush
brought up that the food is getting more expensive and that the usual
$5 meal donation barely pays for it. He said that possibly we should
raise the donation for the meal to $6. After some discussion John
Magnan moved to raise the meal donation to $6. Pierre Smith seconded
the motion and the members present approved the motion.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out would be on Thursday,
July 28th, at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, 2821 Washington Road in Augusta,
Georgia. Sheila Connell would be handling the details.
Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Steve Thompson seconded the
motion and those present approved the motion unanimously and the
business meeting adjourned at 1:19 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for June 11, 2016
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was quite warm, but still comfortable, in the low 90s with a
blue sky. Before the meeting 20 members, their families, and visitors
enjoyed a delicious barbeque meal. Two and a half hours prior to the
meeting Secretary John Magnan had heated up two large pans of Sid
Brown’s barbecue that had been frozen and refrigerated after the May
fly-in. Members said that it tasted fine. One airplane, an RV-10 flown
in by Pierre Smith, was on the airfield. At 12:37 PM club president
Andy Lee gave the invocation and everyone enjoyed the excellent meal.
Club members had brought in many side dishes as well as delicious
desserts. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes and desserts and
prepared the dinner tables. President Andy Lee then welcomed the guests
Charlie Tankersley, from Augusta, Georgia, Clifford and Frank Johnston
from Blythe, Georgia, Ben Miller, and Shelby Jimenez, Jean Hildebrant’s
great-granddaughter. Jean said that Shelby wants to become a pilot.
Andy started the brief business meeting at 1:03 PM. He had a minute of
silence in honor of our recently deceased member, Greg Connell, who had
passed away while performing an aerobatic routine on May 14, 2016, at
the Good Neighbor Day Airshow at DeKalb Peachtree Airport in Atlanta.
Old Business: Jim McBurney
moved for the approval of the minutes for the April 16th meeting as
well as the May 14th fly-in report. Richard Fender seconded the motion,
which was passed by the members.
New Business: Virginia Bush
said that the next social eat-out would be on Thursday, June 23rd, at
the Southbound Smokehouse, 1855 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904. She
would be handling the details.
There was a discussion led by President Lee about Greg Connell and the
various facets of Greg’s life and the admiration that other aviators
had for him. A member said that perhaps for next year we could have
Greg’s name emblazoned on the special EAA Memorial Wall
that had been set up at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, fly-in site to “Honor
the memory of someone special” who had a great passion for aviation.
John Magnan brought up the collision of the two F-16 fighter jets near
Louisville in Jefferson County. This happened Tuesday June 7, 2016,
around 9:15 PM. Pierre Smith, who lives in Louisville and has his
aviation business at the Louisville airport, gave many details about
the crashes and the aftermath. Both pilots had ejected safely but it
would take up to a month for the nearly 200 armed U.S. Air Force
personnel to recover all of the highly classified top secret wreckage
including inert missiles and weapons strewn through woods and swamps
just southeast of the Louisville airport. The local weekly Jefferson
county newspaper, the News & Farmer had better details about this crash than the regional and national media.
Al Nodorft moved to adjourn the meeting. Terry Stout seconded the
motion and those present approved the motion unanimously and the
business meeting adjourned at 1:23 PM.
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O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in May 14, 2016,
Passing: GREG CONNELL
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Charles Gregory "Greg" Connell
May 1, 1966 - May 14, 2016
Greg Connell in front of his Wolfpitts
NORTH
AUGUSTA, S.C. - Departed his earthly life on Saturday, May 14, 2016,
Mr. Charles Gregory Connell, 50, beloved husband to Ginger Fox Connell.
Greg was a native and lifelong resident of the North Augusta area. He
attended Paul Knox Jr. High School where he played both football and
was a member of the golf team, holding the low score for the Patriots.
A 1984 graduate of North Augusta Sr. High School, he wore lucky number
23 as a cornerback for the Yellow Jackets. An avid, and highly
passionate, South Carolina Gamecock, Greg was a 1988 graduate of the
University of South Carolina where he earned his degree in finance.
After graduation, Greg became a small business owner, Connells's
Heating and Air, and flew in the commercial fleet for Club Car, INC.
His love and passion for flying grew at a young age, as Greg started
his piloting career at the mere age of 13, he was passionate about
flying, and this passion grew into his hobby of entertaining hundreds
of thousands in aerobatics with his dear friend and mentor, Gary Ward.
Forever a music man, Greg also held a love for playing his guitar where
he performed entertainment for many in the CSRA. Loved by many and his
family members, in addition to his wife, Ginger, his stepson: Justin
Daniel Harris; father: Charlie Connell and wife Sheila; mother: Frances
(Jackie) Coughlin Connell; sister: Karyn Connell Edmondson and husband
Paul; niece: Makenzie Grose; nephew: Tanner Grose; and brother-in-law:
Stan Fox and wife Anne and their 8 children; Furbabies: Wingo, Fred,
and Lacey. A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7:00
P.M. at The Richmond on Greene, 725 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901, with
The Rev. John Chambers officiating. The family will receive friends
Wednesday evening prior to the service from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the
Richmond on Greene. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Equine Rescue of Aiken, 532 Glenwood Dr., Aiken, SC 29803
or to Hopeful Hounds, Inc., P.O. Box 285, Grovetown, GA 30813.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on May 17, 2016
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for May 14, 2016
O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
At the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J)
The
weather was perfect for a fly-in with temperatures in the mid 80s, a
blue sky but with brisk winds, steady at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots
from the NW. This gave STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) abilities to
the eight planes that flew in starting around 11:00 in the morning. The
first was Eric Brown and his RV-6 who flew in from Dawsonville,
Georgia. Then there was a Sonex, a Grumman Cheetah, a Pitts Special, a
Cessna 152, a Beech Baron, a Tecnam Bravo, and an RV-7. Al Nodorft had
his Cherokee Six out on display. Sid Brown showed off his Challenger I
light plane. This is the aircraft that his late father, O.B. Brown, had
built. Around noon about 30 of the 65 attendees enjoyed fabulous
barbecue prepared by our club's "BBQ-Meister" Sid Brown. His wife,
Cathy, son Ben, and daughter Bethany assisted with the preparations.
Potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, cookies, coffee, and soda
were also on the buffet table under the tents and were available to mid
afternoon.
Of course EAA 172 would like to thank all those who prepared for the
fly-in. Sid and Ben Brown, as well as Michael Nodorft and Mark Slone,
mowed the sod runway, parking areas, and fly-in areas on the field.
John Magnan set out the fencing, flagging, water, power, and tent
frames. Several helped put up the tents. The people who helped take
down the tents and put them away two days later included Mark Slone,
Crebencio Hernandez and Tina Pricket (airport neighbors from across the
road), John Magnan, and John’s neighbors Jim and Misty Hughes.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for April 16, 2016
Fish Fry Fly-in
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was comfortable, in the low 70s with a blue sky. Three planes
flew in for the meeting. Before the meeting 51 members, their families,
and many visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of fish, fries, and onion
rings prepared by our masterful chefs Gary Harden, Steve Thompson, and
Ron Haley. At 12:37 PM club president Andy Lee gave the invocation and
everyone enjoyed the fine fried fish feast. Club members had brought in
many side dishes as well as delicious desserts. The Aerospouses set out
the side dishes. President Lee then welcomed the guests and started a
brief business meeting at 1:11 PM. President Lee also welcomed new EAA
172 members Dave & Carol Dent and Harry & Bonnie McGahee. Andy
expressed the club’s condolences to Nandi Shetty regarding the passing
of his father. President Lee also reminded members about the Air Expo
at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumpter, South Carolina, on May 21-22 from 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM, headlined by the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force
precision-flying demonstration team.
Old Business: Sheila Connell
moved for the approval of the minutes for the March 12th meeting. Joe
Britt seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
New Business: Members sang Happy Birthday to Jean Hildebrant whose birthday is today, April 16.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out would be on April 28,
2016 at Oliviana's Pizzeria and Grill in Surrey Center, 399 Highland
Ave, Augusta, Georgia. Sheila Connell will be handling the details.
Frank Christian talked about the EAA 172 historical panel(s) that would
be on the second floor of the Augusta Aviation FBO building at Daniel
Field in Augusta, Georgia. A panel’s size would be perhaps 4 x 8 feet.
He said that that there are 11 corporate sponsors for the various
panels so there would be no charge to EAA 172. There may also be glass
cases in which to put club memorabilia. Frank will be checking with
Becky Shealy and Steve Gay at Augusta Aviation about more details and
also the scheduled Grand Opening for the sponsors at the end of May.
But we don’t necessarily have to have our panel done by the time of the
Grand Opening.
Other club members mentioned that secretary John Magnan, the EAA 172
Website editor, had placed hundreds of photos as well as the written
history of EAA 172 from its founding in 1966 on that Website. John said
that he has also archived, on his computer server, thousands more high
definition photos from over the past 20 years. Nandi Shetty suggested
using a large flat video screen on a panel. It could be displaying the
different photos from past years sequencing them for perhaps a second
or two for each photo. This would be constantly running. It is similar
to what he does at his stores. John Magnan said that the proposed EAA
172 display could be similar to what one sees at funeral home viewings
where there are still photos, memorabilia of the departed, and a video
panel running which shows various scenes from the departed’s life. Of
course, for our display we would have still photos such as group
photos, club memorabilia, and a video panel running which shows various
scenes of our club activities over the years.
Sid Brown said that at the O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in on May 14th, EAA
172 would be providing the barbecue, baked beans, potato salad, cold
slaw, and sodas. Members would definitely need
to bring side dishes and desserts since these are not provided by EAA
172. The meal would start around noon under the tents at the Wrens
airport. Planes would be coming in as early as 9:00 AM.
Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Nandi Shetty seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business
meeting adjourned at 1:43 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for March 12, 2016
Winter Soup Party
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was quite warm, in the low 80s, with scattered clouds. Before
the meeting 33 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of soup and other delicious entrées with crackers
as well as side-dishes and desserts. Six planes flew in. At 12:32 PM
club president Andy Lee gave the invocation and everyone enjoyed the
excellent soups members had brought in. The soups included chicken
soup, 15 Bean soup, and vegetable/minestrone soup, as well as beef
stew, ham & lima beans, and chicken & dumplings. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes. President Lee then welcomed the
guests and started a brief business meeting at 12:55 PM. He welcomed
new members Anne & Bill Sellitto and Marc Wilmoth as well as
visitors Terry McCurry and Stan Stockman who came in McCurry's RV-6
from Greenwood, South Carolina.
Old Business: Jim Maher moved
for the approval of the minutes for the February 13th meeting. Don Bush
seconded the motion, which was passed by the members. Andy Lee thanked
those who brought their fine soups and entrées to share: Cindy
& Joe Britt, Sid & Cathy Brown, Sheila & Charlie Connell,
Ron Haley, and George & Frances Weiss, as well as Don &
Virginia Bush who brought the salad and Jim Maher & Ronna Hiltz who
provided condiments for the meal. [President Lee brought beef stew].
New Business: Charles Lewis
discussed the need for a third partner so he, member Marc Wilmoth, and
the third partner could purchase an RV-6A [request advertised on the
5th page of this newsletter]. Charles also talked about the play the
Schoolhouse Players are putting on in Bartow, Georgia.
Members discussed the Fish Fry Fly-in and its date. The Sun ‘n Fun
Airshow and Fly-in is April 5 – 10 so the normally scheduled April
meeting date of April 9 would not be appropriate since many go to that
fly-in. So the Fish Fry will be April 16. As decided at the January
meeting, the donation for the Fish Fry is to be as much as $10
depending on the cost of the fish. Also Joe and Cindy Britt had said
they would pick up the fries and onion rings. Pierre Smith will be able
to get the fish. As for the cooks, Gary Harden and Steve Thompson
volunteered for that task. Gary will also purchase the oil for frying
the fish, fries, and onion rings. Ron Haley had said that he would be
able to help cook the fish as he had done in the past.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out would be on March 24,
2016 at Villa Europa, 3044 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, Georgia.
Members then discussed the possibility of an EAA 172 historical panel
to be put up in a “History Room” on the second floor of the Augusta
Aviation FBO building at Daniel Field in Augusta, Georgia. Sheila
Connell elaborated on what was planned. There would be a number of
panels about aviation in Augusta. Several club members including Joe
Britt, Sid Brown, Don Bush, Charlie Connell, and John Magnan chimed in
with ideas and questions about this project. Our panel would have
historical information about EAA 172 starting from its inception in the
mid-1960s. It would include text and photographs. There was uncertainty
about any cost to EAA 172. President Andy Lee, vice president Joe
Britt, and treasurer Don Bush would meet early the following week at
Augusta Aviation to talk with Becky Shealy, the vice-president for
business development. [Note: Communications with several people early
the next week determined that there will be no cost to EAA 172. The
panels being put up in the Augusta Aviation FBO all have corporate
sponsors, so the meeting there was called off.].
Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Joe Britt seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business
meeting adjourned at 1:40 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for February 13, 2016
Chili Cook-off
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA)
The
weather was quite cool, clear but with temperatures in the low 40s.
Before the meeting 31 members, their families, and visitors met with
the new and past club members who attended. Five planes flew in. At
12:34 PM club president Andy Lee gave the invocation. Members lined up
at the buffet table and then went into the dining room to enjoy the
four chili recipes that had been set out on the serving table.
President Lee then welcomed the guests and thanked those who brought
their favorite chili recipes allowing others to enjoy them and started
the business meeting at 1:14 PM.
Old Business: Joe Britt moved
for the approval of the minutes for the January 9th meeting. Ron Haley
seconded the motion, which was passed by the members. Andy Lee thanked
those who brought their fine chili recipes (plain chili, vegetable,
deer, pork) to share: Jim Maher & Ronna Hiltz, Don & Virginia
Bush, Sheila & Charlie Connell, and Cami & Al Nodorft.
New Business: The next meeting
will be on March 12. Normally that would have been the fish fry fly-in
meeting. After some discussion Joe Britt moved to have soup in March
rather than the fish fry. John Magnan seconded the motion and the
members approved it unanimously. So on March 12th we will have the
“Winter Soup Party” when members will bring pots of their favorite
soups. Ron Haley will bring chicken soup. Sid & Cathy Brown will
bring 15 bean soup. Cindy & Joe Britt will bring
vegetable/minestrone soup. Don & Virginia Bush will bring soup.
Andy Lee will bring beef stew. Sheila & Charlie Connell will bring
chicken & dumplings. George & Frances Weiss will bring ham,
lima beans, and cornbread. Jim Maher & Ronna Hiltz will bring
condiments for the meal.
Members discussed the Fish Fry Fly-in date. Sun ‘n Fun is April 5 – 10
so the normally scheduled April meeting date of April 9 would not be
appropriate since many go to that fly-in and airshow. Don Bush moved
and Joe Britt seconded having the fish fry on April 16. Members passed
the motion unanimously. As decided at the January meeting, the donation
for the Fish Fry is to be $8 depending on the cost of the fish. Also
Joe and Cindy Britt said they would pick up the fries and onion rings.
Pierre Smith should be able to get the fish. As for the cooks, perhaps
Steve Thompson and Dennis Allen (who were not at this meeting) would do
it. Ron Haley said that he would be able to help cook the fish as he
has done in the past.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out will be on February 25,
2016 at the French Market Grille, 425 Highland Ave., Augusta,
Georgia. Shirley Harden will be handling the details.
Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Joe Britt seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business
meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.
PROGRAM: Former EAA 172 member
and veteran Phil Turner gave a fine presentation entitled "Oral History
of World War II Flyers." He described the interviews he has had
with veteran pilots of that war, such as Phil Colman and Al Patton. He
donated a set of DVDs to the club that has interviews with World War II
pilots. Don Bush said that he would make copies of them.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for January 9, 2016
Special Fly-out Meeting
At Augusta Aviation, Daniel Field, Augusta, Georgia
The
weather was cold and overcast with ceilings around 500 feet. The
temperature was in the mid-50s. Before the meeting 43 members, their
families, and visitors were visiting various parts of the newly
enhanced Augusta Aviation FBO as well as gathering in the upstairs
meeting room and talking with the avionics experts and welcoming the
new club president, Andy Lee. Augusta Aviation personnel had told us
that there would be no problem with auto parking and there was plenty
room for all the members' vehicles. Also, we were told that there would
be no ramp/tie-down charge for those flying in for the meeting. All the
pilots had to do was to say that they are with EAA 172. However,
because of the IMC
weather, no one flew in. At 12:39 PM Vice-president Joe Britt gave the
invocation. Members then ate the fine meal with an abundance of side
dishes and desserts. The hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks, and cutlery
were provided by Augusta Aviation. Many club members brought in side
dishes and desserts to add to those set out by the Augusta Aviation
personnel. President Andy Lee then welcomed the guests and started a
brief business meeting at 1:10 PM.
Old Business: Don Bush moved
for the approval of the minutes for the December 12th meeting. Richard
Fender seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
We added some volunteers for the Chili Cookoff that will be at the
February 13th meeting. Andy Lee and Cami & Al Nodorft said they
would bring some chili.
New Business: President Lee
brought up the upcoming March 12th Fish Fry Fly-in. We talked about
what should be charged as a donation for the meal. Often the food items
such as french fries, varieties of fish, onion rings, etc. cost
somewhat more than our usual meal fare. After more discussion about the
cost and charge for the meal, Joe Britt moved to have the donation for
the Fish Fry to be $8. Charlie Connell seconded the motion and those
present approved the motion. Joe and Cindy Britt said they would pick
up the fries and onion rings. Perhaps Pierre Smith could get the fish.
As for the cooks, perhaps Steve Thompson and Dennis Allen (who were not
at this meeting) would do it. Ron Haley said that he would be able to
help cook the fish as he has done in the past.
The next social eat-out will be on January 28, 2016. Sheila Connell will be handling the details.
Joe Britt moved to adjourn the meeting. Ron Haley seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business
meeting adjourned at 1:27 PM.
PROGRAM: The Augusta Aviation avionics experts, Victor Gonzales and Chris Wilson, presented the ADS-B in and out (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast)
seminar. Chris gave a fine overview using video graphics of what is the
schedule for the implementation of ADS-B out – it must be installed and
operational by January 1, 2020. He discussed the two frequencies that
are used by ADS-B: 978 and 1090 mhz and the need for both of them.
There were quite a few questions from the audience. Victor and Chris
handled the inquiries well. They agreed that the avionics shop has to
work with various systems already installed in an aircraft. It seems
the manufacturers of the ADS-B systems don’t “play together” well and
fail to provide needed information to insure that a particular piece of
ADS-B equipment will interconnect and work well with a different brand.
EAA 172 thanks the Augusta Aviation personnel including Becky Shealy,
vice president of business development, Victor Gonzales & Chris
Wilson (avionics department), Victor Youngblood, the Augusta Aviation
photographer, and Tonya Dickerson, parts manager (who prepared the
food) for making this fly-out such a success.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for December 19, 2015
Christmas Party
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome
The
weather was cool, with the temperature in the low 50s, as expected with
Winter starting in a couple of days. But the sun was shining. Before
the meeting 39 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the
delicious turkey dinner prepared by departing club president Sid Brown.
Many put unwrapped gifts into boxes set out for the children at the
Children's Medical Center in Augusta. Four planes flew in. At 12:33 PM
club president Sid Brown gave the invocation and everyone ate. He
welcomed the guests and congratulated the 2016 officers who were
elected or re-elected at the last meeting. Then Sid auctioned off the
two smoked turkeys that were not going to be eaten at the meal. He
started a brief business meeting at 1:19 PM.
Sid talked about this being his last meeting as EAA 172 president. He
said it was a privilege for him to hold the presidency for the past
three years. During those years it had been important for him to get
more people interested in aviation. An EAA 172 member taking a
clubhouse visitor up in the member’s aircraft was one way to get
someone excited about flying a plane and enjoying the exhilaration of
flight. Sid said that the Pilot’s Bill of Rights being considered in
Congress would allow more pilots, who otherwise are no longer able to
legally pilot an aircraft, to again become active. It would also lessen
the hassle of getting and keeping a medical for current and prospective
pilots.
Old Business: Charles Lewis
moved for the approval of the minutes for the November 14th meeting.
Richard Fender seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
Vice President Joe Britt discussed the January 9th club meeting at
Daniel Field. The Augusta Aviation avionics experts will be presenting
a program about ADS-B, which is required for many aircraft by 2020. He
said the meeting would be at the regular 12:30 PM time. Members could
come as early as 11:00 am to look around at the newly refurbished FBO
building. We would be having hot dogs and hamburgers provided by
Augusta Aviation. Members should bring side dishes and desserts. When
asked about it, Joe said that he would contact the Daniel Field people
about them forgoing any landing or tie-down fees for those who fly in
for the meeting.
New Business: President Brown proudly announced that his son, Ben, has received his A&P certificate.
President Brown brought up the February 13th club meeting at the Pea
Patch. Members agreed that it would be fine to have a chili cook-off
for that meeting. After some discussion it seems among the varieties of
chili that would be prepared would be vegetarian and venison chili.
Volunteers who would be bringing their favorite chilies include Don
& Virginia Bush, Charlie & Sheila Connell, Jim Maher
& Ronna Hiltz, Johna & Steve Thompson, and Frances &
George Weiss. We also talked about whether or not to have a fish fry
for the March 12th meeting. Some said it was possibly too expensive
though we could charge as much as $8 rather than $5 for the lunch
depending on the attendance and the cost of the fish. Others brought up
that the March fish fry was a long time tradition for EAA 172 and
pilots in the area looked forward to it. We agreed to table the
discussion until the next meeting.
Young Eagles Coordinator Nandi Shetty talked about the work he has done
starting up Young Eagles activity for operations at Augusta Regional
Airport - Bush Field. Perhaps he will start this program with fewer
than five youngsters scheduled at first, to see how things work out.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out will be on January 28,
2016. Sheila Connell will be handling the details. There will be no
social eat-out in December.
Joe Britt moved to adjourn the meeting. Ronna Hiltz seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business
meeting adjourned at 1:41 PM.
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Aldine "Al" Patton
February 21, 1923 - December 9, 2015
Founder of EAA 172
National EAA # 1782
Augusta, GA - Aldine “Al”
Patton, son of the late W. R. and Grace Shell Patton of Morganton, N.
C., died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 92. He had been a
resident of Augusta, GA since 1961. He was preceded in death by his
beloved wife of 56 years, Hazel Greene Patton.
Al graduated from Morganton High School and was attending Lenoir-Rhyne
College at the outbreak of World War II. Having already received his
private pilot’s license through the Civilian Pilot Training program at
Lenoir-Rhyne, he was accepted as a Naval Aviation Cadet. Upon
completion of his training he transferred to the Marines as a dive
bomber pilot earning the Air Medal for combat missions flown in the
Pacific until the end of the war. He remained in the Marine Corps
Reserves as a fighter pilot until his retirement as a Lt. Colonel.
After the war, Al was co-owner of Art Craft Printers in Morganton, N.
C. and Anderson, S. C. He then got back into aviation as a contract
flight instructor at Spence Air Force Base in Moultrie, GA and as an
air traffic controller for 20 years at the Bush Field Tower in Augusta.
During this time he continued to instruct and provide pilot services to
several Augusta area companies.
Al was also very active in sport aviation. He designed and built
several airplanes and assisted many others in their projects. He was
the founder of Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Chapter 172 and a member of
the Antique Airplane Assoc. Among his many awards was his induction
into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005.
Al was also preceded in death by brothers, Bill, Fred and Dick Patton,
and his sisters Sara Saunders and Diane Patton. He is survived by his
daughter, Billie Black, his sons Tom (Sally), Larry (Kay), Brad, and
Bob (Beth), grandchildren Will (Megan), Andy, Brant, and Grace, and
sisters Grace Swann, Polly Wall and Peggy Levesque and dozens of nieces
and nephews.
The funeral service was Saturday, December 12, 2015, 2:00 P.M. in
the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Greg DeLoach
officiating. Interment followed at Westover Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank his caregivers, Felisha Chambers, Dedra
Graham, Monique Chambers, and Cheryl Mack for the loving care they
provided him for the last three years.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Augusta Warrior Project, 4115 Columbia Road, Martinez, GA 30907.
The family received many friends one hour prior to the service beginning
at 1:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis
Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at at Thomas Poteet.
OBITUARY
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
214 Davis Rd.
Augusta, GA 30907
OBITUARY
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on Dec. 11, 2015
Guestbook
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for November 14, 2015
Election Meeting
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome
The
weather was clear and cold in the early morning but rose to a high of
71 degrees by 2:00 PM. Before the meeting 25 members, their families,
and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of ham and sidedishes.
Seven aircraft, including one helicopter, a Robinson R-44 from New
Holland, South Carolina, flew in. At 12:40 PM, former EAA 172 President
Al Nodorft gave the invocation and everyone ate. Treasurer Don Bush
then took over the meeting Chairman role and welcomed the guests and
started a brief business meeting at 1:13 PM. We welcomed new member
Gary Jones from Evans, Georgia.
Old Business: Joe Britt moved
for the approval of the minutes for the October 17-18 Boshears SkyFest.
Nandi Shetty seconded the motion which was passed by the members.
New Business: The dues for
2016 were discussed. The amount will again be $30 for one year. If
current members pay after December 31, 2015, the dues will then be $40.
This is an incentive to pay the dues on time! Al Nodorft already mailed
postcards with a reminder to pay dues. Members also received a dues
form in the November newsletter. Treasurer Don Bush collected dues from
39 members. There are currently 75 club members.
We held the election for the 2016 EAA 172 officers. Our new president,
Andy Lee, was elected for the 2016 term. Andy lives in Evans, Georgia.
He said he is an electrical technician at Savannah River Plant. He is
also a Boy Scout leader for Troop 15 in Evans, Georgia. Andy talked
with the members about his activities as a scout leader. He has ten
scouts in Troop 15. The other current officers were re-elected by
acclamation. They are: Joe Britt, Vice President; John Magnan,
Secretary; and, Don Bush, Treasurer.
Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out will be on January 28,
2016. Sheila Connell will be handling the details. There will be no
social eat-out in November or December.
Vice President Joe Britt brought up having the January 18th club
meeting at Daniel Field. The Daniel Field avionics people would present
a program about ADS-B, which is required for many aircraft by 2020.
Members discussed this including the times for it and the auto parking.
Joe said he would be getting further information about this possible
change of meeting location before the next meeting.
Virginia Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Al Nodorft seconded the
motion and those present approved the motion unanimously and the
business meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM.
Program: After the meeting
adjourned, Vice President Joe Britt, assisted by former Vice President
Nandi Shetti, presented a video program about the RV series of aircraft
from an Internet download of past EAA video magazines.
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Boshears SkyFest 2015
Airshow and Fly-in
Saturday - Sunday, October 17 - 18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
( Volunteers reported around 8:00 AM each day. )
The
weather was perfect for flying both Saturday and Sunday. It was clear
and sunny, in the upper 60s, though it was a bit windy on Sunday. The
incoming General Aviation pilots were greeted by EAA 172 Greeters
Sheila Connell, Bibiana Falatova, and Shirley Harden. Noah Goff went
out once with Sheila Connell. To greet Boshears pilots as well as
visitors, EAA 172 members manned the EAA 172 Information Tent to
provide aviation literature, club information pamphlets and membership
forms, candy treats, and a place to sit out of the sun. Sheila Connell,
Keith & Noah Goff, Bibiana Falatova, Richard Fender, Shirley
Harden, Shane Nothdurft & Amber Glover and her daughter Kerri, Andy
Lee, Al, Cami, Carmen, and Mikayla Nodorft, and George & Frances
Weiss were some of those who manned the EAA 172 Information Tent during
the two days of Boshears.
The Paratainment Parachutist Team started each day’s show. About 45
General Aviation planes came in Saturday. Two or three more came in on
Sunday. Possibly there were fewer GA aircraft because of local county
fairs and the deer hunting season. Some EAA 172 members worked on the
Flightline – directing aircraft to parking spaces. They included Joe
Britt, Ed Christian, Charlie Connell, and Gary Harden as well as five
non-members for the Flightline. The twin engine Beech AT-11 was one of
the largest aircraft at the fly-in. Besides being part of the airshow,
the Sonex jet was on open exhibition for the public. Several aerobatic
performers, including our members Greg Connell and Gary Ward, “laid
smoke” during their flying routines.
Jim McBurney and Mark Slone were two of the tractor drivers and
donation takers for the People Movers. Others were Tom & Ely
DeGroodt, John Dunn, John Magnan, Al, Carmen, Michael, and Mikayla
Nodorft. We had excellent donations for our Youth Flight Training
Scholarship fund. We could have used more volunteers! We appreciate the
use of the new John Deere 4105 tractors provided by member Phil
Blanchard’s tractor company. We also appreciate the loan of a 16 foot
trailer for a People Mover by member Ben Covington.
The GaSCar Antique Automobile Club held a car show on Saturday. The
cars ran the automotive spectrum from "horseless carriage" to "muscle
car" vehicles owned in the past by many EAA 172 members.
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Saturday, October 10: Monthly
meeting of the EAA 172 Members No
meeting because of Boshears.
Helen Covington
Loving Wife of EAA 172 Member Ben Covington
October 4, 2015
Helen Davis Covington
GROVETOWN, Georgia - Helen
Davis Covington, 91, wife of Ben Covington for 67 years, entered into
rest October 4, 2015, at a local nursing home after an extended
illness. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, October
10, at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 670 East Robinson Ave. in
Grovetown Georgia at 2:00 pm. Friends called on family from 1:00 pm
until the service began at the church. Helen is survived by her
husband, Ben Covington; sister, Christine Grant; two children, Linda
Gregory (Hoyt), and Joe (Deborah); three grandchildren, Katherine
Cooper (Caleb), Travis (Marianne), and Jake (Jana); three great
grandchildren, Emma, Luke and Luci Covington as well as nieces and
nephews too numerous to mention. Helen was first a faithful Christian
throughout her life and a wonderful, kind and loving wife, sister,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her loving works of
kindness will long be remembered. She was and is a blessing to us.
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on Oct. 7, 2015
Ben Covington’s granddaughter, Katherine, said "Helen’s
body was being donated
to MCG/GRU and the remains
would be cremated but that there
would be a memorial
service on Saturday, October 10, 2015."
Helen Covington Obituary
The location of the Memorial Service in Grovetown, Georgia:
Fellowship Baptist Church
670 E Robinson Ave,
Grovetown, GA 30813
Phone:(706) 860-6357
Click:
Location in Grovetown of Fellowship Baptist Church
On the map is a link for "Directions"
You may send Condolence Cards to:
Mr. Ben A. Covington
340 Taylor Circle
Grovetown, GA 30813-2221
Ron Banning
EAA 172 Member
September 19, 1956 ~ October 4, 2015
Ronald Dean Banning
Evans, Georgia Mr. Ronald Banning, husband of
Heather M. Banning, entered peacefully into rest Sunday,
October 4, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Banning was a
native of Cotulla, Texas, but resided in Evans since 1993,
where he worked for Standard Aero as an Aviation Mechanic.
Ron served in the U.S. Navy as an OT and STG and retired
from the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was a proud Retired Navy
Veteran who loved his country and all of his military
Brothers and Sisters. Ron was a member of the U.S. Navy
Marksmanship Team, Palmetto State Marksman Association,
Pinetucky Gun Club, Aircraft Owner Pilots Association and
other favorite groups. He was not afraid to live a full
life pursuing his interests, while loving his family and
friends with a big heart and a great sense of humor. He
loved to fly, motorcycle, travel, shoot in competitions,
religion and so much more. Ron will be sorely missed by
his many relatives and friends. A memorial service with
military honors was held Wednesday, October 7, 2015,
at 6:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home with Chaplain Jason
Davis officiating. Additional survivors include his sons,
Jason and Joseph Banning; father, Raymond Banning; mother,
Judy Russ; sisters, Lisa Everitt and Cathy Petersen.
McNeill Funeral Home
109 Shaw St, Martinez, GA 30907
(706) 364-9122
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for September 19, 2015
Wrens Fall Fly-in
September 18 - 19, 2015
At the Wrens Memorial Airport
On
Friday the temperature was in the mid-80s with a somewhat brisk wind,
under a mostly cloudy sky. On Saturday we had a blue sky with slight
winds and the temperature in the low 90s. However, four aircraft did
come in on Thursday, September 17th, which also had fine weather, in
the mid-80s. The first to arrive was Wayne Hubbs, who flew non-stop to
Wrens from Smithville, Tennessee, in a Magni M22 gyroplane, a distance
of 297 NM (about 342 statute miles). Barry Maggio came in two hours
later in his Apollo AGI gyroplane. He had flown from Hampden,
Massachusetts, 748 NM (about 816 statute miles). However, he had
stopped in Maryland to see his brother so his final leg, non-stop, was
440 NM (506 statute miles). Many current gyroplanes, unlike the
old-time gyrocopters, are fully equipped aircraft with glass panels
capable of long-distance cross country travel. Our many EAA 172 club
members who came to the fly-in looked over these modern gyroplanes and
were somewhat amazed at their capabilities. A visitor from Roswell,
Georgia, remarked in an Internet posting, that until the last several
years, most gyroplanes that were at fly-ins were trailered in: “40% of
the gyros at this event actually flew-in, 67% of those being Euros
[designed in Europe].” “We had six Euro-gyros fly-in, most from
distances between 300 to 750nm. ... 100% of the Euro-gyros that
attended actually flew-in.” More gyroplanes were trailered or flew in
on Friday. Some flew in from Macon or the Atlanta area. Three flew in
from mid-Florida on Saturday. One fixed wing, a Cessna Skyhawk, flew in
on Friday.
On Saturday many more fixed-wing aircraft came in from Alpharetta,
Augusta, Cleveland, Dallas, Dewy Rose, Douglas, and Stockbridge,
Georgia. Other fixed-wing aircraft came in from Abbeville, Fort Mill,
Trenton, and Twin Lakes, South Carolina. A couple aircraft flew in from
the Charlotte, North Carolina area. We had Cessna 170s, 172s, 182s, and
a 185. There was an RV-7, RV-8A, RV-10, a Bonanza, a Citabria, a
Cherokee 140, a Tripacer, Grumman Cheetah, Luscombe, and a number more
fixed-wing aircraft. More than 40 aircraft were at the fly-in. 23 of
them were gyroplanes. At least 180 people from ten states enjoyed the
camaraderie of others excited by flying and aircraft. Under the two
large tents on Saturday, around noon, more than 50 attendees enjoyed
the fine barbecue meal prepared by Sid, Cathy, and Ben Brown.
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Fay W. Allen
August 27, 1944 - September 17, 2015
Obituary for Fay W. Allen
Fay W. Allen
AUGUSTA, Ga. -
Entered into rest Thursday, September 17, 2015, Mrs. Fay W. Allen, 71,
loving wife to Dennis Allen. Fay loved spending time with her family;
her grandchildren and great-granddaughter were her heart. She enjoyed
flying with her husband and was a member of the Local Chapter
Experimental Aircraft Association 172. Family members, in addition to
her husband, include her son: Mark Allen (Sherry) of Evans; daughter:
Michelle Jones (John) of Hendersonville, NC; daughter-In-law: Karen
Allen; grandchildren: Jason and wife Tara, Crystal, Joshua, and Jacob;
great-granddaughter: Kayla; and sister: Floy Foss. She is preceded in
death by her sons, Marty and Gregory Allen. The funeral service was
Monday, September 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet
& Son with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. Burial followed in
Hillcrest Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers were the Boys Night Out
Crowd. The family received friends Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at
the Thomas Poteet Funeral Home.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 364-8484
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The Obituary in the Augusta Chronicle September 19, 2015
Smiling Fay Allen helped out at many EAA 172 activities.
Here are some of them.
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Fay at the October, 2004 Boshears fly-in.
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Fay at the 2005 Keith Brock Fly-in.
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Fay at the 2010 Wrens Spring Fly-in.
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Saturday,
September 12: Monthly
meeting of the EAA 172 Members No
meeting because of the Fall Fly-in.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for August 8, 2015
Barbecue Fly-in
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome
The
weather was warm with temperatures in the low 90s with a blue sky.
Before the meeting 36 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
sumptuous barbecued chicken feast in the cool comfort of the
air-conditioned clubhouse. Prior to the meal, club president Sid Brown
had spent the morning assembling a new club barbecue grill the EAA 172
Board had approved a month ago. Then, using it, Sid grilled the
chickens. Three aircraft flew in. At 12:41 PM Sid gave the invocation
and everyone ate. At 1:15 PM he started the short business meeting. Sid
welcomed James Watson, Pierre Smith’s stepson. James is an A&P at
Augusta Aviation. President Brown initiated the passing around of a
birthday card for signatures for Fay Allen whose birthday is August 27.
The Club appreciates and thanks the “Birthday Girl” for all the fly-in
and EAA 172 activities she participated in over the years. Fay is now
resting comfortably at home after a brief stay in the hospital.
Old Business: Sheila Connell
moved for the approval of the minutes of the July 11th meeting. Charlie
Connell seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
New Business: Al Nodorft
talked about the Boshears SkyFest scheduled for October 17 & 18. He
passed around a list of available volunteer positions for the History
Tent, the Fly-in EAA 172 Information Tent, Aircraft Greeters, or the
People Movers. Charlie Connell has arranged for the Flight Line people.
[ed. note: it might not be too late to volunteer for one of those
fly-in positions. Al Nodorft’s phone number is 706-955-1049 and his
e-mail is Nodorft@Hotmail.com]
Secretary John Magnan reminded the members about the Bob Rhodes
Barbecue Fly-in that will be on September 13th at his airfield. He said
that Doug Rhodes had confirmed the barbecue. John said that a map to
that BBQ would be in the next newsletter.
The EAA 172 Wrens Fall Fly-in will be Friday and Saturday, September 18
– 19 at the Wrens, Georgia, airport. On Saturday there will be a
barbecue meal starting at noon. We will have no club meeting in
September since the Triple Tree fly-in occurs September 9 – 13 and our
club meeting would usually have been on September 12. Many of our
members go to the Triple Tree fly-in
Virginia Bush said that the social eat-out for Thursday, August 27,
will be at P.F. Chang’s – China Bistro, in the Augusta Mall on
Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Georgia.
Jon Dunn moved to adjourn the meeting. Pierre Smith seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business
meeting adjourned at 1:26 PM.
Program: Al Nodorft gave a
very interesting report about the EAA Oshkosh AirVenture fly-in which
had just taken place July 20 - 26. His report was accompanied by a
video slide show of various photos Al had taken at AirVenture. Nandi
Shetty provided the video projector and ran the slide show.
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Joe Miles
August 15, 1924 - July 13, 2015
Joe in the History Tent at the 2005 Boshears
SkyFest.
Behind him are photos of him while in
the
U.S. Air Force in World War II but mainly in the
Korean War
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Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Joseph C. Miles was enshrined during the Centennial year of Aviation in Georgia
on April 28, 2007 into the Georgia Aviation hall of Fame.
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Joe presented a program for EAA 172 on
January 14, 2012
Joe Miles gave an excellent presentation about his
experiences in the Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July
1953) with the P-51D Mustang. As for his aviation
beginnings, he graduated from Harlem High School in 1943.
He then volunteered for the draft and was in the aviation
Cadet program – class of ‘45. During World War II he saw
no combat action -- He took flight training in March of
1945 in preparation for the invasion of Japan. In 1948 he
was in the 35th Fighter Group which intercepted aircraft
near General MacArthur’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Joe
said “Anyone coming to the Tokyo area had to meet him.” He
said he had just checked out in an F-80 jet fighter when
the Korean War started. The USAF found out that the F-80
could not be used from outlying areas because it did not
have enough fuel. Moreover, the P-51 was able to land on
shorter runways. Joe was in the 40th fighter squadron
during the five months when he flew 100 combat missions –
actually 101 combat missions since the custom was to take
an extra combat mission just in case the “count” was
incorrect. He stayed in Korea with the P-51 until the
F-80s and F-86 Sabre jets were able to be used on longer
airfields being constructed on Korean soil.
Obituary for Mr. Joseph Calloway Miles
Joseph C. Miles
Augusta, Ga. – Joseph C. Miles, 90, of Aumond Road,
Augusta, GA, husband of Pearl Phyllis Miles, entered into
rest on Monday, July 13, 2015, at the University
Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at
10:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2015, in the Harlem Memorial
Cemetery with the Dr. Randall Whitaker officiating.
Mr. Miles, a native of Harlem, Ga., was
Director Emeritus of the Institute of Technology, Northrop
University, Los Angeles, CA and a Board Member of the
Northrop-Rice Foundation, Houston, TX. He attended
Massachusetts State College, the USAF Air University and the
University of California at Los Angeles.
He was
a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter
172, Augusta, GA, the California Aerospace Education
Association, the Society of Airways Pioneers, the Los
Angeles Airborne Law Enforcement Association, the P-51
Mustang Pilots Association, a Life Member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, and a Charter Member of the Red Barons. He
held Federal Aviation Agency Licenses as a Commercial Pilot,
Airframe and Powerplant Technician, Ground Instructor and
FAA Designated Examiner.
He was a Fighter Pilot
and Flight Commander in the U.S. Air Force serving in World
War II and the Korean War. His decorations include the
Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the
Air Medal with one Silver Leaf and three Oak Leaf Clusters,
the Presidential Unit Citation and the Korean Campaign Medal
with three Battle Stars.
Survivors include his
wife, Phyllis Hunt Miles, a son, Ronald Calloway Miles (
Barbara Lilek) of White Fish Bay, WI., and a daughter, Laura
Kay Miles of San Pedro, CA; and three Grandchildren; a
brother, W. Frank Miles (Alafair) of Loganville, GA.
Starling-Evans Funeral Home
435 W Milledgeville Rd,
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-6524
CEMETERY
South Harlem Memorial Garden
S Bell St, Harlem, GA 30814
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The Obituary in the Augusta Chronicle July 15, 2015
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for July 11, 2015
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome
The
weather was hot with the temperature near 100º with a blue sky.
Before the meeting 27 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious cold cuts meal in the cool comfort of the air conditioned
clubhouse. No aircraft flew in. At 12:28 PM member Michael Stewart gave
the invocation and everyone ate. Since club president Sid Brown had to
be away, vice-president Joe Britt conducted the meeting. At 12:59 PM he
welcomed the program speakers Carl Bell and Rafael Lopez. He also
welcomed visitor Kevin Orr from Evans, Georgia. Kevin was an Army
helicopter pilot – Hueys and Blackhawks – to 2003. He is interested now
in finding more information about fixed-wing aircraft which he has
never piloted and may be interested in joining EAA 172. Before (and
during) the meeting, Terry Stout and Joel Birney were still working on
Terry’s Taylorcraft in Al Patton’s open hangar.
Old Business: Sheila Connell
mentioned that member Joe Miles, who is in the hospital, was not
looking “that good” when she saw him this week. Don Bush moved for the
approval of the minutes of the June 13th meeting. Al Nodorft seconded
the motion, which was passed by the members.
New Business: Vice-president
Joe Britt brought up the Boshears SkyFest which will be October 17 – 18
this year. We will have no club meeting in September since the Triple
Tree fly-in occurs September 9 – 13 and our club meeting would usually
have been on September 12. Several members said they would be going to
the Triple Tree Fly-in in Woodruff, South Carolina, and would not have
been able to be at a meeting on the 12th. Of course the Bob Rhodes
Barbecue Fly-in will be on September 13th at his airfield and the
following weekend will be the EAA 172 Wrens Fall Fly-in September 18 -
19. Then most likely we would have no club meeting on the usual October
10th date since Boshears is the next weekend. Joe said that we needed
to talk with Allen Nodorft if we wished to be on the volunteer list for
the History Tent, the Fly-in EAA 172 Information Tent, Aircraft
Greeters, or the People Movers. Charlie Connell said he is arranging
for the Flight Line people. Joe said there would be an increased focus
on getting more pilots to fly to Boshears. We will talk about that at
the next meeting.
Virginia Bush said that the social eat-out for Thursday, July 23rd,
will be at Oliviana's Pizzeria and Grill, in Surrey Center, 399
Highland Ave, Augusta, Georgia.
Program: We had a very interesting and informative program presented by
RV-14 builders Carl Bell and Rafael Lopez about the building of a Vans
RV-14A. Though Carl did most of the talking during the program while
Rafael ran the video projector, both answered many questions during and
at the end of the video presentation. Rafael is an engineer and has
built an RV-12. Carl had an RV-7A. Carl said that the RV-14A has
substantially more room inside. It also has a tip-up canopy. He said
that one has to “do something every day” to keep the project going and
keep from losing interest. Carl said that working in a neat and clean
project building area that is appropriately cool or warm is the best
way to keep a project going. He discussed pneumatic rivet squeezers
which are much better than using one’s hands for riveting work. Note
that you can see the project activities and pictures at N947RV.com.
Cindy Britt moved to adjourn the meeting. Don Bush seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 1:40 PM.
BOARD MEETING -- ON-LINE 07/01/15
President Sid Brown: The only
Board matter I have is that I think it is time to purchase a new grill
for the clubhouse before the August meeting. I would like
approval to spend up to $300. If the board agrees this could be
brought to the membership if we feel we need a chapter vote. I’m
not sure that is needed.
Secretary John Magnan: The
Rotorcraft (gyroplane) folks have requested that we change the dates of
the Fall Fly-in from October 23 - 24 to September 18 - 19 (just before
Autumn begins!). It seems that it is too cold at the end of October to
attract enough people to come to the fly-in.
Both issues approved by a majority of the board members by 07/03/15.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for June 13, 2015
Club Meeting
At the Pea Patch Aerodrome
The
weather was quite warm with temperatures in the low 90s with a blue sky
and few clouds. Three planes flew in including the featured Wilga 2000.
Before the meeting 32 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a
delicious meal of barbecue that had been prepared at the O.B. Brown
fly-in and then preserved in the freezer for this meeting. At 12:35 PM
club president Sid Brown gave the invocation and everyone ate. Sid
started the business meeting at 1:04 PM. He welcomed the guests Mike
Crymble, who flew in his Wilga 2000, and Regina Thomaston and David
Harris, both from Sandersville, Georgia, who flew in with Mike. Also
Sid welcomed James Maher who is the Chairman of Homebuilt Review for
AirVenture Oshkosh.
Old Business: Don Bush moved
for the approval of the minutes of the April 18th meeting and any
business activity during the May 16th O.B. Brown Fly-in. Richard Fender
seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
President Sid Brown talked about the Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
that took place Saturday, May 16th. He said that it was great that we
had good weather as well as attendance by visitors and pilots. He said
that 60 pounds of barbecue had been prepared. What was not eaten was
packaged and frozen so that members at the meeting today would be able
to enjoy it.
New Business: Sid brought up
the upcoming Boshears SkyFest that is scheduled for Saturday and
Sunday, October 17th and 18th at Daniel Field in Augusta. He said that
we have to redouble efforts to get as many pilots as possible to the
fly-in. During the next meeting on July 11th we will talk more about
how to increase pilot attendance.
James Maher, Chairman of Homebuilt Review for AirVenture Oshkosh,
talked about getting more EAA members to work with the homebuilt
aircraft review for the July 20 to 26 event. In this newsletter is
information about how to contact James.
Virginia Bush said that the social eat-out for Thursday, June 25th,
would be at the De Novo restaurant at North Hills, on Martintown Road
in North Augusta, South Carolina. Pierre Smith said that the new
pilot/CFI Jerome Jordan at the Louisville, Georgia, airport will be
having an open house at that airport on July 4th.
Steve Thompson moved to adjourn the business meeting. Richard Fender
seconded the motion and those present approved the motion unanimously
and the meeting adjourned at 1:18 PM.
Program: We had a very
interesting and lively program presented by Michael “Mike” Crymble. He
had flown in his Wilga 2000 – (The official name of it is the PZL-104
MA Wilga). Both before and after the meeting members had gathered
around the plane while Mike answered questions about various parts of
it. Note that the Name That Plane page in the June 2015 Pea Patch Post has a complete description of it.
Mike was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and lived there until he
was 17. Then he went to England and joined the RAF (Royal Air Force).
He became a pilot and half of his RAF service was spent flying the
British version of the Hercules C-130,
called the Hercules C.3. The C-130 is the four-engine turboprop
military transport aircraft that occasionally flies over us at the Pea
Patch on its way to fly over the Fort Gordon U.S. Army base. Mike
became a Captain at the age of 23 and first spent his time as an
instructor at the RAF College Cranwell, the British version of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Then he joined the group called the Queen’s Flight.
The rest of his military career he spent flying various British Royals
all over the world. He related many interesting tales of his various
flights for the Royals. Crymble retired in 2000 and in private life he
has restored aircraft and had a Quickie Q2 as well as a Beech Baron. He
said he had a Piper Colt at one time. He now is a corporate pilot in
the U.S. flying business jets such as the Gulfstream G550.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for May 16, 2015
O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
At the Wrens Memorial Airport
The
weather was perfect for a fly-in with temperatures in the mid 80s,
light wind, and blue skies. The first plane came in at 10:30 AM and the
last aircraft left at 1:40 PM. We had aircraft from Georgia, South
Carolina, and North Carolina. There was a wide variety of aircraft:
RVs, Cessnas, a Stinson, Cherokee 140, Grumman Traveler, a Mooney,
Citabria Champion, Glastar, Zenith CH-701, Cozy III, Tecnam Bravo,
Scottish Aviation Bulldog, Glastar GS-1, Paradise P-1. We had 19
visiting aircraft and five on static display in the hangar including
the star of the fly-in, the Challenger I light plane built by the late
O.B. Brown who is honored by this fly-in. Other aircraft on static
display were a Nieuport 11 replica, a Fisher Horizon 1, a Grumman
American AA-1, a Titan light plane, and hanging from the ceiling, a
Mitchell U-2 Wing motor-glider. Of the planes on the field and in the
hangar 6 were light-sport aircraft. Of planes on the field and in the
hangar 13 were experimental-amateur built. We had about 75 visitors and
pilots with us. 23 visitors and pilots were from the local area. Others
were from all over Georgia and the Carolinas. Starting around noon as
many as 60 attendees enjoyed fabulous barbecue prepared by our club's
"BBQ-Meister" Sid Brown. His wife, Cathy, and son, Ben, assisted with
the preparations. Potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, hot dogs,
hamburgers, chips, cookies, coffee, and soda were also on the buffet
table under the tents and were available almost until the end of the
day.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for April 18, 2015
Clubhouse "sprucing up" Day
The
weather was wet and rainy most of the day, with temperatures in the
70s. Many members were not able to come because of heavy rains and
possible flooding in their neighborhoods. No aircraft flew in. Before
the meeting and meal 11 members and spouses moved around the tables and
chairs, cleaned, swept, and mopped the floors in both the rear luncheon
and meeting area and the clubhouse front room, cleaned out and
straightened the shelves, and cleaned the restrooms. With budgeted EAA
172 funds Club president Sid Brown had purchased mops, brooms, and
other cleaning materials. The club members who cleaned up the clubhouse
were: Steve Amster, Joe & Cindy Britt, Ben Brown, Sid Brown, Don
& Virginia Bush, Ron Haley, John Magnan, Terry Stout, and Steve
Thompson. At 12:32 PM club president Sid Brown gave the invocation and
everyone enjoyed a fine cold cuts meal set up by Sid Brown and his son
Ben. The short business meeting started at 1:13 PM.
Old Business: Don Bush moved
for the approval of the minutes of the March 21st meeting. Steve
Thompson seconded the motion, which was passed by the members.
New Business: President Brown
brought up the upcoming Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in on Saturday,
May 16th. He reminded us that this year it is a one-day affair starting
at around 9:00 AM. There will be no “bring meat to grill” meal the
evening before. Sid said that the Saturday meal would be barbecue with
baked beans, potato salad, corn chips, soda, and coffee along with
other side dishes members might bring, including desserts. It will be
served under the tents between noon and 1:00 PM just as was done at the
Wrens Fall Fly-in last October.
Members discussed the June and August meetings. Sid said that there is
a possibility that we might have the June 13th meeting at Daniel Field
in Augusta. V.P. Joe Britt will be checking on this possibility. The
August 8th meeting, originally scheduled as a Breakfast Fly-in, will
now be a regular meeting at 12:30 PM. It seems that Sid is having
difficulty getting members to be fry-cooks for the eggs, sausage, and
bacon that early in the morning (8:00 to 9:00 AM when the breakfast
food is prepared). So the August meeting will feature cold cuts which
seems more appropriate for a hot day as the August meeting usually is.
Virginia Bush said that the social eat-out for Thursday, April 23rd,
would be at Sheehan’s Irish Pub on Monte Sano Avenue in Augusta,
Georgia.
Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Steve Amster seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 1:32 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for March 21, 2015
Fish Fry Fly-in
The
weather started out overcast with the temperature in the mid-60s. By
1:00 PM we had blue skies with some clouds and the temperature in the
70s. Before the meeting 67 members, their families, and many visitors
enjoyed a delicious meal of fish, fries, and onion rings prepared by
our masterful chefs Steve Thompson, Gary Harden, and Michael Nodorft.
Eight aircraft were on the field for the meeting including two Pitts:
Freeman Newman’s S-1C and Greg Connell’s Wolf Pitts. Also visitors Rob
Mathis and his daughter Libby came in Rob’s 1965 Champion Citabria.
Visitor Mike Crymble flew in his “unusual” Wilga 2000. Pierre Smith
came in his RV-10. Ed Booth came in his RV-7. Don Gay brought in his
Cardinal 177. Billy Couch came in his Cessna 185. The black-eyed peas,
cole slaw, potato salad and a plethora of other sidedishes as well as
delicious desserts were brought in by many club members. The
Aerospouses set out the side dishes. At 12:35 PM club president Sid
Brown gave the invocation and everyone ate. As mentioned at the
February 14th meeting, the meal donation was $7 rather than the usual
$5 because of the cost of the fish.
Program: Member aerobatic
pilot Greg Connell presented an excellent program about his Wolf Pitts.
While he talked, his assistants manipulated a computer connected to a
video projector showing various aspects of the Pitts construction. He
said there are only three Wolf Pitts in existence. While Greg talked,
videos of aerobatics taken by a GoPro camera mounted inside his Pitts
Model 12 were shown. Greg did say he likes the Pitts 12 better than the
Wolf Pitts even though the Wolf Pitts can do some maneuvers better than
the Pitts 12. Greg gave a short history of his flying activities. He
started flying aerobatics in 2005 under the tutelage of Charlie Davis.
Greg said that he flies in the Boshears SkyFest Airshow in Charlie’s
honor.
The short business meeting started at 1:52 PM. Club president Sid Brown
welcomed the guests including the visiting pilots and Pat Arthur, a
friend of Charlie and Sheila Connell. Sid also welcomed Amy Christian
and Murphy, her Pekingese. He thanked those who prepared the fish,
fries, and onion rings and brought the side dishes and desserts. He
also thanked all those who beautified the clubhouse with the St.
Patrick’s day décor.
Old Business: Richard Fender
moved for the approval of the minutes of the February 14th meeting. Joe
Britt seconded the motion and it was approved by the members.
New Business: President Brown
said that the next meeting on Saturday, April 18, will be our clubhouse
"spruce up" day. He said that members should be at the Pea Patch
clubhouse around 10:00 AM to help clean up the floors, bathrooms,
shelves etc. We will have a meal of cold cuts after we finish the clean
up, perhaps between 12:00 noon and 12:30 PM. He also reminded the
members that the Boshears SkyFest will now be October 17 & 18. Our
O.B. Brown fly-in will be May 16.
Sheila Connell said that the social eat-out for Thursday, March 26th,
would be at Abel Brown Southern Kitchen / Oyster Bar, Surrey Center, on
Highland Avenue in Augusta, Georgia.
Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Pierre Smith seconded the motion
and those present approved the motion unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 2:01 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for February 14, 2015
Winter Soup Party & Valentine's Day
The
weather was sunny with temperatures in the low 50s. Before the meeting
42 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed chicken & potato
soup, 15 Bean Soup, vegetable soup, minestrone soup, sausage & bean
soup, and lentil soup prepared by club members. Two aircraft were on
the field for the meeting. The Aerospouses set out the side dishes and
decorated the tables. At 12:28 PM club president Sid Brown gave the
invocation and everyone ate. The short business meeting started at
12:56 PM. Sid welcomed the visitors and welcomed new club members Andy
Lee and Jim Mayer. He thanked those who prepared and brought their
favorite soups for the members to enjoy. Thanks were also given to the
Aerospouses for the meal setup and for decorating the tables with a
Valentine's Day motif.
Old Business: Don Bush moved
for the approval of the minutes of the January 10th meeting. Joe Britt
seconded the motion and it was approved by the members.
New Business: We discussed the
Fish Fry Fly-in that had been scheduled for Saturday, March 14.
President Brown asked about those who will be frying the fish, french
fries, and onion rings. Steve Thompson and Gary Harden, who usually did
the frying, said that they would be at the Daytona Speedway that day.
After more talk about this and the lack of other volunteers, John
Magnan moved and Richard Fender seconded having the fish fry on March
21st rather than the 14th. The members approved this unanimously. Sid
Brown said that he will check on which sea food vendor we will be using
for the fish. Sid also said that usually this meal costs us more than
most club meals and that we may have to get donations of $7 or $8
rather than $5 for the meal, depending on the cost of the fish and the
number of people who attend the fish fry.
Frances Weiss reminded everyone that we need side dishes for the
fly-in. She said that lately not many people have been bringing side
dishes. Members agreed about this.
Sid Brown said that the barbecue meal worked out very well for the fall
fly-in last October. He suggested and then made a motion that we have
the same type of meal for the O.B. Brown Fly-in scheduled for April 18.
The food would be available from about 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Pierre
Smith seconded this motion and the members approved it. President Brown
noted that this year we would not have any event on the Friday before
the fly-in since in the past few members attended and the club lost
money.
Shirley Harden said that the social eat-out for Thursday, February
26th, would be at the French Market Grille, 425 Highland Ave, Augusta,
Georgia.
Then the members welcomed the program speaker, James Clark from EAA
242, Columbia, South Carolina, who is also a member of the national EAA
Board of Directors. He is the former president of EAA Chapter 242 and
has flown hundreds of Young Eagles, co-built an RV-6, and is currently
building an RV-6A. James was an air show performer with Team
AeroDynamix. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology and MIT’s Sloan School for Management with degrees in
electrical engineering and computer science and a master’s in
marketing. He was previously vice president of AT&T, executive
director of Bell Labs, and chief technology officer of the NCR
Corporation.
James said that EAA is not getting away from its “experimental roots”
but is inclusive for those who want to build as well as those who are
only interested in flying and aircraft and not building. EAA is the one
organization that does much lobbying work for general aviation in
Washington, D.C. Chapters are the core of what EAA stands for. In the
past EAA had done a “lousy” job with the chapters and is now doing much
to improve especially with communication with the chapters and the
membership. James answered many questions from people in the audience.
After the excellent program, Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. The
motion was seconded and those present approved the motion unanimously
and the meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter
172 for January 10, 2015
Chili Cook-off
The
weather was clear and sunny but a bit chilly with a high around 50
degrees. Before the meeting 55 members, their families, and visitors
enjoyed six delicious chili recipes prepared by our talented club
members. Six aircraft were on the field for the meeting. One of the
aircraft was aerobatic pilot Greg Connell’s recently refurbished Wolf
Pitts Pro he flies in airshows. The Aerospouses set out the side
dishes. Members welcomed the 2015 EAA 172 officers: President Sid
Brown, Vice-President Joe Britt, Secretary John Magnan, and Treasurer
Don Bush. At 12:22 PM club president Sid Brown gave the invocation. The
short business meeting started at 12:57 PM. Sid thanked those who
brought the side dishes and extraordinary desserts, especially Terry
Bibeau who made a fine cheesecake. President Brown also thanked those
who brought their favorite chili recipes allowing others to enjoy them.
He welcomed special guest Clyde Wells who was the editorial cartoonist
for the Augusta Chronicle from 1971 to 1997. Clyde was member Frank
Christian’s guest. Sid also welcomed guests Tim & Tina Rischbleter.
Old Business: Joe Britt moved
for the approval of the minutes of the December 13th meeting. Richard
Fender seconded the motion and it was approved by the members.
New Business: A poll was taken
to determine which of the six chili recipes was the favorite among
those presented to, and tasted by, the club members. The six bowls were
only identified by numbers – no members’ names were affixed. The winner
was a delicious venison chili seasoned with jalapeño peppers.
President Sid Brown revealed that it was his recipe.
The February 14th meeting will be the Winter Soup Party so President
Brown asked for volunteers to bring their favorite soups. Some of the
volunteers were Nandi & Samta Shetty, Joe & Cindy Britt, Sheila
& Charlie Connell, Sid, Ben, and Cathy Brown, and possibly Don
Murphy.
Virginia Bush said that the social eat-out for Thursday, January 22nd,
would be at the at the Villa Europa restaurant on Deans Bridge Road in
Augusta, Georgia.
Treasurer Don Bush said that so far he had received the dues for 2015
from 68 members. The dues are now $40 for those who pay after December
31st of 2014.
Charles Lewis moved to adjourn the meeting. Richard Fender seconded the
motion. Those present approved the motion unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 1:07 PM.
Then the members welcomed the program speakers FAA ATC controllers
Susan Brunson and Mark Repanshek from the AGS (Bush Field) tower who
spoke about our airspace and other aviation topics that members asked
about. Mark had a chart showing the area in Georgia and South Carolina
that the Augusta-Bush Field controllers are responsible for. Among the
questions he answered was one about the problems he has had in the past
with pilots. One was that at times there is a difference between an
erratic altitude read-out on a pilot’s instruments and the tower’s
radar indication. Mark and Susan also talked about pilot read-backs and
hold short directions for the airport runways as well as the various
frequencies used when contacting the tower. They talked about the radar
scopes that the Bush field tower uses. .
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