The Antique Airfield Runway
Published by and for the Antique Airplane Association, Inc. and the Airpower Museum, Inc. Publisher ………………………………….... Robert L. Taylor Editor …………………………………………... Brent Taylor Graphics ……………………………………...… Brent Taylor Volume 13 – Number 2 June 2018 22001 Bluegrass Rd. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 Phone: 641-938-2773 E-mail: antiqueairfield@sirisonline.com Web site: www.AntiqueAirfield.com YouTube: AAAAPM1 & Brent Taylor Productions facebook: Antique Airfield
From Across the Runway Beginnings ! I was quite surprised a few years ago, when researching the origins of the AAA for our 60th Anniversary Fly-in, to learn from my father, though his first airplane ride was in a Ford Tri-motor when he was 12 (1936), he had never ridden in an open cockpit airplane until the second AAA National Fly-in in 1955. On that occasion it was Chet Peek who took dad aloft in a Warner powered Fleet at the Ottumwa airport (site of the 1955 AAA Fly-in). That Fleet is currently owned/flown by Ron & Chris Price and can often be seen here at Antique Airfield during the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, but I digress a bit. That open cockpit ride was the first of many for dad and as well, he has a lot of PIC time since in open cockpit biplanes. A check of his logbooks shows a large variety of antique/classic aircraft, (a Lockheed Vega for example) plus he’s flown some 30 different open cockpit biplanes including 3 different Great Lakes, 3 different Fleets, 5 different models of Wacos, 2 different models of Stearmans, as well as a Travel Air 4000, KR-21, Rose Parakeet, etc. As for me, my first open cockpit ride was in a Stearman at Ottumwa when I was around 8-9 years old. I’m not positive if it was with Ralph Rosnick in his beautiful 300 Lycoming powered custom Stearman, or a more stock 220 PT, but I seem to recall riding in both that same year, but can’t remember which came first. After that there were many rides in open cockpit biplanes, but one of my fondest memories is the almost yearly ride with my mother in Earl Kopp’s Spartan C-3 at the end of the AAA National Fly-in. Then when I was 20, and with the Fly-in now at Antique Airfield, Tom Lowe (AAA National Director) decided I needed checked out in a biplane, and proceeded, after some dual, to turn me loose in #17, his N2S Stearman. Though I did not feel ready, when asked by 2
Tom if I wanted someone to go with me, and fully expecting him to get another qualified Stearman pilot to go with, he instead strapped my girlfriend Marcy (a non-pilot and now my bride of 40 years), in the front seat, and away we went ! From that point in time I too have been fortunate to fly a wide variety of open cockpit bi-planes and even see my son checked out in that same Stearman, by the same owner, off the same airport and almost 30 years to the day from my check out. So why all the waxing nostalgic you might ask? It has a lot to do with not only the biplanes, but all variety of antique, classic, warbird, neo-classic & homebuilt aircraft, no matter their configuration, we hope will be attending the AAA’s 65th National Fly-in, as well as the 45th AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in held here at Antique Airfield, on Aug 29th - Sept 3rd. It’s interesting to note that while the first AAA National Fly-in was held at Ottumwa in 1954, the event was only held at Ottumwa a total of 13 years (1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1962 - 1970). In 1956 the Fly-in was a combined event with the EAA at Oshkosh (yes, you read that correctly). In 1959, 1960 & 1961 the National AAA Fly-in was held at nearby Oskaloosa Airport where dad was the FBO. Since 1971, and with the exception of 1987-1989 when the AAA National Fly-in was held at Bartlesville, OK, the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, as it has become to be known, has been held at Antique Airfield near Blakesburg, IA. In those four plus decades Antique Airfield has grown, matured and improved, yet when it comes to the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, has managed to stay pretty much the same. Yes, many of those who were here in the early days have Gone West, but their families are often still involved. Yes, many of the aircraft that attended both Ottumwa and the early days here at Antique Airfield are now in museums & private collections. However each new year brings restorations of rare aircraft most thought would never be seen flying again (think Boeing 40 for example) arrive at Antique Airfield to grace the grass along with those aircraft that have been attending for years, but have new, different, caring owners (think Waco D for example). Yet the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in continues to operate pretty much the same as in those early years of the 1970’s. It’s a “By-the-Members, For-the-Members” event that’s part convention, part family reunion, where the airplanes are the means by which we travel, share and enjoy the company of like minded people from all walks and strata of life. I guess dad’s dream of an aviation association and museum on it’s own property and in control of it’s own destiny was one of genius that not only came true, but continues to thrive and attract new people to help “Keep the antiques flying” See you at the Fly-in !! Brent Taylor
Help the APM Grow ! The Adkisson Hangar Project Update
Plot list as of 06-28-18 (Blacked out squares are sold) Artist conception of finished building & site coming soon. Watch for it in an email blast from the AAA/APM !! The Adkisson Hangar “Buy-a-Foot” campaign, to Adkisson Hangar will continue to be totally paid for upon finance the rebuilding & reassembly of the late Earl completion. “Skeezix” Adkisson’s 45’ x 48’ hangar has reached a That is why I hope you will join with the directors, major milestone ! volunteers and donors to the Adkisson Hangar “Buy-aBut to review a bit before we get to that news, the Foot” campaign, and help us reach a goal of having this hangar is a Butler Building, which should make reassemcampaign at least 50% funded by the start of the 2018 bly relatively easy since it bolts together. However, a new AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in !! foundation, new steel siding and roofing will be needed to That equates to having 1080 sq ft. (of the total allow for and complete the re-assembly. available 2160 sq. ft.) bought and paid for at a total of Starting with “seed money” in the amount of $32,400.00. $6080.00 from several AAA members, two AAA Presently, we have sold 762 sq ft., so another Chapters, Tom Frasca & the Pella Rollscreen 318 sg ft., or $9540.00, is needed to reach this interim Foundation, donations have been steady, with each goal. square foot of the 2,160 square foot facility sold at a tax And whether you buy just one sq. ft. or 100, it all deductible donation of $30 per. helps! We hope then, you’ll join with us to reach this goal We are most pleased to announce that as we go and complete another big step in the Adkisson Hangar to press, we have topped $22K with some 35% of the Project. available space bought and paid for. So, if you are ready to help make the APM That amount will allow us to move ahead and Adkisson Hangar a reality, please send your check or MO construct the foundation for the hangar. That work will along with the coupon on the next page (pg. 4) to the begin asap after the conclusion of the 2018 AAA/APM APM “Buy a Foot” campaign at 22001 Bluegrass Rd. Invitational Fly-in !! Ottumwa, IA 52501. You can also go to our AAA/APM Of note, as with all APM projects, the Board of website at www.AntiqueAirfield.com and make your purchase/donation there, via our PayPal account. Directors policy is to never take on any debt with projects Just think, won’t it be great upon completion to such as the Restoration Center, and the Adkisson have Harold Krier’s DeHavilland Chipmunk and the Hangar for example. That policy has kept the APM solJocelyn/Price/Baron Great Lakes as the center pieces of vent and moving forward since it’s founding in 1964, this new facility? while many other aviation museums have struggled and failed over the last four plus decades ! Brent Taylor While the APM may complete such projects in Treasurer APM (cont. pg 4) steps as we have the funding for, projects such as the 3
Help the APM Grow ! The Adkisson Hangar Project update (cont.) Adkisson Hangar Project Donors
A stack of Antique Airfield Ambassador Deed’s ready to mail.
Donor
Squares
Frasca, Tom Butler, Steve Texas AAA Bach, Rob Grimm, Bob & Cindy Marginal Aviation Lihs, Ryan Hatz, Lyman Klugherz, Aaron Pieper, Luke Hanson, Toby & Jenn Lovley, Vaughn
A15-A48 V46-V48 T1-T17 LL31-LL40 B15-B16 M1-M17 B1-B7 B8-B11 K41-K44 QQ15-QQ18 AA16-AA18 V33-V35
Donor Verhoeven, Tim Davis, Ted Taylor, Ben Fritz, Eric & Jane Lancaster, Mark & Teri Grimm, Dallas & Arah Lancaster, Jeff & Sheila Patrons of the Pub (tips) Buerk, Chris Applegate, Harve Pella Rolscreen Honegger, Stefan Hecker, Doc Williams, Harry Boswell, Leonard Rogers, Bob Adkisson, Wanda "Blondie" Adkisson, Steve Karnes, Eric Marth, Ken Taylor, Brent & Marcy Petersen, Gary L Bretanus, Paul Fisher, Jim Myers, Carolyn Lowe, Tom & Nancy Adkisson, Jerry & Delores McGuire, Steve Green, Sue & Jim
Squares B12-B14 G29-G31 C5-C7 RR15-RR16 RR17-RR18 D1 PP18 PP6-PP17 B17-B19 B20-B29 P1-P48 & PP1-PP5 D21-D23 D20 D19 B30-B39 C8-C27 A1 A2 B41 QQ14 C3-C4 D16-D18 V44-V45 B40 D15 C28-C30 A3-A6 B42-B43 B47-B48
Yes, I want to become an Antique Airfield Ambassador and “Buy a Foot” to help assemble/build the APM Adkisson Hangar Center !! Name: ........................................................................ Address: .................................................................... City: ........................................................................... State: ..................
Zip: ..................
Name (s) on Deed of Trust: ................................................................................................. (Note: You certainly are welcome to purchase more than one foot) Quantity ($30 per each sq. ft): .............................................................................................
____ x $30
Total Enclosed: ....................................................................................................................
$_________ (cont. pg 22)
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Harold Krier’s Chipmunk Arrives at Antique Airfield and the APM
On Tuesday June 5th, the long anticipated arrival of Harold Krier’s DeHavilland Chipmunk to the APM occurred. All went well, and all assembled were treated to several flybys and some aerobatics, plus donor Todd Peterson even hauled a couple of rides in the Chipmunk. Thanks to all that came down for the afternoon.....Jim Fisher (Luscombe), Dan & Lu Quinn, Harve Applegate (Cub), Leo Fox (Clip Wing Cub “Vertigo”), Lisa Alderson, Shane & Sullivan Vande Voort & Mike Warin. The local TV station was on hand to record the momentous event and the coverage can be found at: http://www.kyoutv.com/home/2018/06/06/kyou-fox-newsstory-tuesday-06052018-antique-airfield/ Following are some of our favorite images captured that afternoon....
The Chipmunk is pretty short legged fuel wise, holding only 28 gals to feed the thirsty Lycoming GO-480, necessitating two fuel stops between El Dorado, KS, and Antique Airfield. AAA President Brent Taylor met up with Todd & Jo Peterson (the donors) at Chillicothe, MO, then escorted them to Antique Airfield via the APM’s Bellanca 14-13-9.
After several passes and even a loop & a roll or two, Jo Peterson captures Todd’s arrival to Antique Airfield in the Chipmunk.
AAA/APM Founder, and owner of Antique Airfield, Robert Taylor was on hand to greet Todd & the Chipmunk on arrival at Antique Airfield. That’s Todd on the left, RLT in the center & Ben Taylor on the right. Note the APM’s Great Lakes in the background. It was formerly owned/flown by the likes of Rod Jocelyn, Frank Price & Mel Baron. 5
100 Years of US Airmail, & the CAM 8 Commemorative Flight
To all: May 15 2018 marked 100 years of US airmail service and to celebrate that magnificent technological achievement our team re-created Contract Airmail Route 8 "CAM 8" from San Diego to Seattle May 13 - 18 to tell the story of the Airmail Pioneers at 11 original CAM 8 city stops. Our crew consisted of Addison Pemberton, Jay Pemberton, Ben Scott, Larry and Ilse Harmacinski , Darryl Fisher, Al Holloway, Jeff Hamilton, Katie Lafreic, Larry Howard, Karl Gratiex, Jere Marble, and Jared Jesensky.
The flight was underscored with excitement, exhilaration and at times apprehension. We ferried 3ea Sr and Jr Speedmails (Stearman model 4) from Spokane and Reno respectively to San Diego for the sendoff. We congregated at the Allen Airways Museum at Gillespie Field in San Diego where we were hosted with overwhelming support. Upon arrival it was evident that Jeff Hamilton's Speedmail was hemorrhaging oil from his right mag drive. A borrowed hangar, tools and a 10:30 PM search found new parts on the airport and we had the airplane running leak tight by midnight. A test flight the next morning proved success and all the mail planes ready to go. Following a Saturday night dinner, Sunday morning dawned with a a portable post office set up by our San Diego USPS counterparts. We were sworn in as Airmail Pilots to carry 1900 each San Diego start point letters. A low 1000 AGL flight through LA with low ceilings found us at our Whiteman mail stop to an excited crowd and local 99's support. This was followed by an excellent easy "Grapevine" Crossing to Bakersfield which ended day one. 6
The next morning started with USPS Bakersfield support (more letters added) and continued on to Fresno Chandler in blue sunny skies. An overwhelming reception by the Fresno aviation community, city and post office attendees was amazing. The Fresno Chandler original Art Deco air terminal has been restored to a magnificent state. Restaging at Concord outside San Francisco was our next mail stop with METAR reports of 35 kt surface winds that never materialized. That night prepared us for a Wednesday USPS effort and photo shoot over Chrissy field and the Golden gate Bridge. Darryl Fisher arranged for a Beach 18 photo lead with several photographers on board. The photo shoot went great with fantastic images that we will always treasure. We regrouped at Vacaville for aircraft maintenance and final trip preparations. Wednesday morning dawned with a looming thunderstorm over Sacramento which required an early departure and a 45 minute early arrival to a wonderful reception in Redding at the Benton airport with a period dressed crowd and vintage automobiles to greet us. Departing Benton Field with an increasing mail load our goal of reaching Medford would not be possible due to low clouds over Siskiyou Pass marked by Pilot Rock. Southern Oregon was called "the Squeeze" in the early days. Our scout aircraft a Cessna 182 and Cessna 185 could not find a safe passage to Medford that evening. The flight would reconvene at the original emergency airmail airport, Siskiyou just north of Mount Shasta for the night. We found tie downs and an airport that time has forgot in a very sorry state. After landing one of our crew could hear a wolf baying in the distance and tumble weeds crossing the pot marked runway as sunset loomed. It was like we were on a set for a Steven Spielberg movie. "Millennial" Katie Lefreic through cell phone wizardry found hotel rooms for all of us in a 15 passenger van for the night. Hot wiring a burned out local school bus was another option considered. Morning came with pass restrictions still present. Our scout planes would overfly the pass on top and identify a safe non sucker hole for the mail planes to descend into Medford 1 1/2 hours late from our proposed 9 AM arrival. This would be the only segment of the entire route that we arrived late. Medford USPS personnel processed our mail efficiently which was now growing. In many the stops letter processing raised blisters on the hands of the USPS (cont. pg 7) stamp cancellation folks.
Medford to Eugene provided excellent VHF flying with an on-time arrival, mail processed and a trip up the Willamette Valley through Portland to Vancouver was relaxing and reflective. Arriving at Pearson in Vancouver was with cameras rolling and excited attendees. The Pearson air Museum hosted us in an original 1921 hangar and supported USSR efforts the next morning before our final leg to Olympia and then Everett in Seattle. Even "The Pinch" point at Chehalis provided good ceilings this day. Weather checks added drama to our on-time arrival in Everett due to low clouds (400 ft) however at the last possible minute the Everett airport weather improved and we made an on-time arrival to an exuberant and enthusiastic crowd which hosted a wonderful dinner for us that night. 2700 letters were handed over to Soon Kim the local post master with great fan fair. The experience for all of us was heartwarming and exhilarating. Appreciate when leaving the major cities and interstates the view we all experienced through our windshields was exactly what the Airmail Pioneers saw back in the 1920s. Every mountain, lake, and landmark is unchanged by the last 100 years which gave us all an opportunity to truly experience the "Airmail Pilot" life for five days. We will all carry these wonderful memories with us the rest of our lives with a deep appreciation for all the support we received from the US Post Office, airport fixed base operators, city officials and dignitaries. We are grateful for the support from the Allen Airways Museum, Historic Flight, and the Western Aviation and Antique Air Museum "WAAAM" in Hood River.
Preparing for the days flight (above), Addison and some “Airmail Kids� (below)
May 13, 2018 San Diego Gillespie - Los Angeles Whiteman - Bakersfield Meadows 2.8 hours May 14, 2018 Bakersfield Meadows - Fresno Chandler San Francisco Concord 2.9 hours May 15, 2018 San Francisco Concorde local photo shoot Golden gate Bridge - Vacaville 1.4 hours May 16, 2018 Vacaville - Reading Benton - Siskiyou 2.7 hours May 17, 2018 Siskiyou - Medford - Eugene - Vancouver Pearson field 3.5 hours May 18, 2018 Vancouver - Olympia - Seattle Everett 2.0 hours Total flying time SAN-SEA with engine warm-up flybys in city tours 15.3 hours. Total Airmail letters carried 2700. Our stop in Olympia processed all 2700 letters in 1 hour and 45 min!!!! Addison Pemberton Spokane, WA
The Speedmails over the Golden Gate Bridge & Crissy Field, the original Transcontinental Airmail terminus. (all photos by Jared Jesensky) 7
The Antique Airplane Association Inc. & the Air Power Museum Inc. cordially invite our AAA members & their guests to the 65th National AAA Fly-in & the 45th AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in at Antique Airfield (IA27), near Blakesburg, IA, August 29th through September 3rd, 2018. Come join us to celebrate;
“BTB Days”, Back-To-Blakesburg & Back-To-Basics
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Fly-in Information - Hotels, Rental Cars etc. * Pet friendly hotels OTTUMWA Lexington Inn & Suites,* 2813 N. Court Rd. 641-682-0000 Super 8 Motel, 2823 N. Court St., 641-684-5055 Quality Inn & Suites,* 125 W. Joseph Ave. 641-682-8526 Days Inn, 2824 N. Court St. 641-683-3000 Hotel Ottumwa, 107 E. Second St. 641-682-8051 AmericInn, 222 W. Second St. 641-684-8222 Hampton Inn, 943 N. Quincy Ave. 641-814-8888 ALBIA & EDDYVILLE Indian Hills Motel,* 100 Hwy. 34 East 641-932-7181 will pick up at Albia Municipal Airport. reservations@indianhillsinn.com Eddyville Inn & RV Park, 601 Main St. 1-800-930-5135 www.eddyvilleinn.com OSKALOOSA Comfort Inn,* 2401 A Ave. W. Super 8 Motel, 306 S. 17th St.
641-676-6000 641-673-8481
MORAVIA - LAKE RATHBUN AREA Honey Creek Resort,* 12633 Resort Dr. 877-677-3344 www.honeycreekresort.com 641-724-9100 RENTAL CARS – TAXI SERVICE OTTUMWA Hertz, 1311 Vaughn Dr. 641-682-1664 Enterprise, 302 W. 2nd St. 641-682-2020 Midwest Auto Sales, 414 Garfield St. 641-682-5700 Ottumwa Cab, 655 W. 2nd St. 641-682-5461 HANDICAPPED PARKING It is our policy to make every effort to assist those with handicaps or health problems to park in the areas close to AAA headquarters or the APM. It would help us help you in this regard if you write us in advance for the required car permit. You may request one from the registration office apon arrival; however, space is limited. So, if you need a handicapped parking permit, please inform us of your needs in this regard. GOLF CARTS The use of a golf cart on the Antique Airfield grounds will be limited to those who show need (handicap sticker, license or similar), bring their own golf cart and provide proof of insurance for same. Security, storage, and safe operation of golf carts will be the owner’s/operators responsibility while on the grounds of Antique Airfield. FLY-IN FOOD & DRINK The North Hy-Vee Store will be on hand to cater meals and snacks in the 24th Fighter Squadron Mess Hall starting on Wednesday at noon up through noon on Monday, Labor Day. A wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals will be served. Saturday evening will feature their popular steak and chop night. They will also provide ice and some other carryout grocery items.
CAMPING & RV INFORMATION All RV and camping units must register at the AAA headquarters office and then proceed to their proper areas. No camping units will be allowed access prior to registration and guards will turn back such vehicles until properly registered. RV AREA: A special area has been established for large RV’s and has grown in popularity. The RV area is on the South end of the airport adjacent to the South campground with good access and even terrain for easy parking. This area is also close to the south shower house. While no electrical hookups are available, it is acceptable to operate a generator in this area. Please make certain your generator is properly muffled and quiet running. Access to the South campground and RV area is via the driveway running behind the APM & Flymarket on the East side of the runway. CAUTION: Campers are urged to check trees in camp sites for dead limbs prior to setting up camp sites. Camping with electrical hookups, showerhouse, dump station etc. is available in nearby Ottumwa at the Ottumwa Park Campgrounds. Call 641-682-1307 for more information. PETS We’re dog lovers here at Antique Airfield, as can be attested by our airport dogs. However, when we leave home to attend a fly-in, visit an AAA chapter or attend any other aviation functions, our dogs stay at home. Therefore, due to an increase in the number of members bringing their dogs, the conflicts that have arisen, safety issues and liability that allowing dogs on the flightline & the campgrounds raises, we are going to insist that our members/guests leave their pets at home. Note: For those that travel full time with pets they can be boarded at one of these Ottumwa area vet clinics: Thomas Veterinary Clinic; 17591 Hwy 34 W., www.thomasvet.com 641-683-1835 Eastview Animal Hospital; 11596 Bladensburg Rd., eastviewpets.vetstreet.com 641-682-0533 Pipestone Veterinary Services; 2830 North Court St., www.pipevetofottumwa.com 641-682-2291 Animal Health Center: Ottumwa, Southside- 301 Richmond Ave., 641-682-8701 Albia, Garver’s AHC- 1976 684th Ave., 641-932-3455 www.garveranimalhealthcenter.com Guide or assist dogs are of course exempt from this restriction with proper documentation and identifying gear. AIRCRAFT FUEL SERVICES APM Director Shane Vande Voort and his crew from Classic Aviation in Pella, IA will provide fuel (100LL) service at Antique Airfield during the Fly-In. The fuel truck will be parked east of Hangar #1 (furthest building to the east) and you will have to taxi your aircraft to the truck for fuel during the following hours of operation: Wed Aug. 29th - 12 pm to 7 pm Thurs Aug. 30th thru Sun Sep. 2nd – 8 am to 7 pm Mon Sep. 3rd – 8 am to 12 pm 9
2018 AAA/APM Fly-in Info APM Gift Shop Holly Vanorny & Jessica Fryer look forward to hosting the APM Gift Shop this year. Located just inside the Museum entrance, the store will be open daily during the fly-in for fly-in T-shirts, mugs, patches etc. 12am - 4pm Wed (Aug 29th) 9am - 4pm Thurs. (Aug 30th) thru Sun. (Sept. 2nd). Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover accepted.
The Dave Warren Coffee House
Note On Registration Fees: Your registration fees help pay for the costs associated with the fly-in including security, emergency services, rental equipment, and insurance amongst many expenses. As part of their membership benefits there is NO REGISTRATION CHARGE TO LIFETIME MEMBERS. Guests of Lifetime members are subject to the per-person registration fee, and camping and bunkhouse fees DO apply to Lifetime members. The registration fees charged for all attendees (members & guests) at the AAA/APM Fly-in is predicated on attendance of the entire five day fly-in event. Since many of the fly-in costs are constant for the event regardless of length of time a particular guest stays, we require an up-front payment of the total registration fee. For those leaving early (prior to Sun. Sept 2nd), the chart above is designed to illustrate the camping fee refunds. Early departure camping fee refunds can be claimed before noon daily at the fly-in registration desk in AAA Headquarters. While we prefer payment via cash or check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express accepted.
The Pilots Pub
Mark & Teri Lancaster, as well as the rest of the Pub crew have retired, and instead various AAA Chapters will be running this popular venue, each taking a night; NE on Thurs, TX on Sat, and Marginal Aviation on Sun (we still have openings for Wed & Fri night if your chapter is interested) to not only man the bar, but also promote their individual AAA chapters, programs, and events !! So stop in. Have a beer. Meet old friends. Tell a yarn. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Join us nightly 6pm to midnight. Wed (Aug 29th) thru Sun (Sept. 2nd) , 10
The Michigan AAA chapter once again invites you to start your day at Dave Warren’s Coffee House (patio of the Ground Loop Inn). Open daily, Rosie Duckworth, Sharon Plavnick, Carol & Gary Van Farowe will be serving fresh coffee first thing in the am. The popular Antique Airfield coffee mugs will be available also. All proceeds from the Coffee House go to the “APM Roof Fund”
Daily Pilot Briefing A Pilot’s Briefing will be held daily at 10:30 am on the porch of the Ground Loop Inn (#1 on pg. 10 map), AAA President Brent Taylor officiating. At the briefing we will go over airport operations, procedures, and any problems relating to airport operations that might arise. While we encourage all pilots, photographers & interested members to attend, if you plan to go flying during the day (and we hope you do) your attendance at this briefing is required !!
APM Fly-Market Retired APM Director Steve Butler, assisted by APM Director Mike Lossner and Les “Sparky” Gaskill will be handling this popular venue for the sale of aircraft parts and materials. But the Fly-Market needs inventory, so please consider a donation or bringing your parts to sell. Any parts/projects welcome, whether they're antique parts or post-war classic items. Consignees must provide an inventory, as well as pricing of said inventory with 20% of consignment sales price going to the APM. For more information and/or a copy of the APM Fly-Market Consignee Agreement, contact us here at AAA/APM Headquarters or Steve at 712-251-4750 10am - 4pm Thurs. (Aug 30th) through Sat. (Sep 1st) & 10am - 1pm on Sun. (Sept. 2nd).
Vendors & Display Booths Interested in booth/display space at the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in? Contact us at; 22001 Bluegrass Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, AntiqueAirfield@sirisonline.com or call 641-9382773, for information/costs of a 10X10 booth space in the main hangar. Larger outside space is also available.
2018 ADVANCED REGISTRATION FORM AAA/APM INVITATIONAL FLY-IN ANTIQUE AIRFIELD, BLAKESBURG, IOWA While 2018 brings increased costs directly associated with the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, the Board of Directors of both the AAA and APM have decided again against raising the registration & camping fees for the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in. Instead, our generous refund policy of years past, for those unable to attend the whole five day event, has been changed to reflect the reality of those costs that remain constant for the duration of the event regardless of length of attendance by any member/guest. ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS: All packets of tags, programs, ballots etc. for those registered in advance, will be held on file at AAA Headquarters. This will help speed you through the registration process on arrival. In view of our policy of a closed “INVITATIONAL FLY-IN” for members only, the AAA will not accept registrations from those who are not active members of the AAA. We will accept bona fide guests of members, but these advance registrations must come from an active or new AAA members. Registrations received from non-members will be returned unless accompanied by membership and will be processed on receipt of members application form and dues. Name _______________________________________________________ Membership No._________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State ____________________ Zip Code __________________________ Phone ___________________________________________ E-Mail ____________________________________________________ Emergency contact; (family member) ________________________________ Phone # ___________________________________ Names of family or guests attending ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE: All exhibit aircraft must be registered on this form and at AAA Headquarters to be eligible for trophies and awards. Type of aircraft ___________________________________ Model ______________________ Mfg. Year _____________________ N-number _________________________________ Engine _____________________________ H.P. ________________________ Fly-In Registration for AAA member; Alone or member with wife and minor children. (NO REFUNDS).
$75
$__________
Fly-In Registration for invited guests; of AAA members, alone or including wife and minor children (NO REFUNDS)
$75
$__________
Camping Permit: Must deposit $75 for each unit (tent, camper, RV, under wing) for entire Fly-In. Refund applies only for remaining days, if leaving prior to noon the following day. (see chart pg 12) No refunds for Sunday. Camping fees apply to Lifetime members. (see chart pg. 12)
$75
$__________
Bunkhouse Space: Must deposit $75 for entire Fly-In. Refund applies only for remaining days, if leaving prior to noon the following day. (see chart pg 12) No refunds for Sunday. Bunkhouse fees apply to Lifetime members. (see chart pg. 12) Please Note: Bunkhouse space is very limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
$75
$__________
TOTAL ENCLOSED
$__________
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: By sending this advance registration form I acknowledge I have read the Fly-In data and safety rules included with this form. By this registration I agree to abide by these rules and to brief all members of my family or party included in this registration. If advance registration is sent in, and then you are unable to attend the fly-In, please advise us if a donation of the fee is to be made to the APM or a full refund is to be sent to you after the Fly-In. For pre- registration, camping and/or membership payment via checks or cash; Make Fly-in registration checks payable to AAA/APM Fly-In & membership payable to the AAA. Please make separate payment for Fly-in registration and/or membership dues or other orders. Mail to AAA/APM Fly-In, Antique Airfield, 22001 Bluegrass Road, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501-8569.
Please Note; You can pre-register using a credit card via PayPal on our website at: www.AntiqueAirfield.com 11
Airport & Pilot Information, Antique Airfield (IA 27) Aug 29th - Sept. 3rd, 2018
Please Read GPS identifier - IA 27 Lat. 40-58-40 Long. 92-35-15 Runway - 01/19 (N-S) Length - 2350 (turf) Elevation - 904 ft. Location - 3 mi. NE of Blakesburg, IA Sectional - Chicago For all pilots planning to fly into Antique Airfield during the 2018 National AAA/APM Fly-in, the owners/operators of Antique Airfield as well as the Board of Directors of the AAA/APM would appreciate your cooperation in making our annual fly-in a safe and enjoyable event for all. The annual AAA/APM Fly-in is a closed, private event open only to members of the AAA & their guests. If you plan to attend and are not an AAA member, or guest of an AAA member, you will be required to join the AAA, no exceptions. Membership in other aviation organizations or an airman’s certificate will not qualify one for admittance into this fly-in. This fly-in is held on private property that receives no federal, state or local monies. While we welcome anyone with a sincere interest in antique/classic aircraft to join the AAA, we do not have the room, facilities nor manpower to handle the general flying public, nor can we afford the liability exposure that allowing the general public into this event would create. If you are planning on flying into Antique Airfield and are not used to operating in and out of 2350 ft grass runway, we encourage you to find an appropriate airport in your area on which to gain currency and proficiency in short field operations before arriving at Antique Airfield. Antique Airfield is on the Chicago Sectional on a 1200 ft. base airway. Please note there is a 354 ft (agl) 1258 ft (msl) microwave tower 1 1/2 miles SW of the field. Antique Airfield’s main runway runs N-S and is 2350 ft in length. During the fly-in our E-W runway is closed and used strictly for a taxiway and aircraft parking. Windsocks are located on top of Hangar #1 and along with a wind tee, just to the NE of the runways intersection (#13 on pg 6 map). If you are not familiar with operations into a non-radio/non-controlled airport please review these operational skills with a qualified individual or flight instructor before flying into Antique Airfield. The wind tee will be tied to show the active runway (N-S). Antique Airfield has a standard left hand traffic pattern only. Pattern altitude is 700 ft (agl) or 1600 ft (msl) for all traffic. No straight in or base leg to final approaches allowed. We encourage you to overfly the airport at 2000 (msl) to check traffic, wind direction and which runway is in use. Then descend and make a standard pattern entry for left hand traffic. There is no unicom, nor any form of radio communication when operating into or out of Antique Airfield so please keep your head up and your eyes out of the cockpit along with those of your passengers. As pilot-incommand, you are responsible for the safe operation of your aircraft into and out of Antique Airfield. Plan on arriving overhead with enough fuel to make several attempts at landing due to heavy traffic in the pattern and vicinity of Antique Airfield. If your fuel sit12
uation, weather conditions or other factors dictate, please plan to divert to area airports such as nearby Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Albia, Centerville or Bloomfield airports. Once on final approach into Antique Airfield watch for the flagmen at the approach end of the runway and follow his signals. If he is waving his flag up in the air it is directed at you, the landing aircraft. If you are given a red flag initiate a go around immediately. When landing to the S be wary of downdrafts and please note the first 400 foot of runway slopes up hill. When landing to the N be aware of the 5 wire fence on the S end of the runway. Once on the ground and slowed to an appropriate and controllable taxi speed, please exit the runway on the E side (see map pg. 8). Under no circumstances should you exit the runway and taxi on the W side. Do not stop on the runway under any circumstances as there may be traffic landing very close behind you. Please taxi back toward the parking areas alongside, not on the active runway due to landing and departing traffic. Please obey the signals of the flagmen at all times and those marshalling you to an appropriate parking area. Do not taxi into any unmowed areas. When departing Antique Airfield taxi out to the active runway (please check the wind tee and traffic to determine proper direction). Please try and conduct your runup and checklists while on the taxiway. The flagmen will direct you (flag held low and pointed at you) to hold on taxiway, taxi into position and hold until cleared for takeoff. Once given the green flag for takeoff do not delay, initiate your takeoff immediately as there may be traffic landing behind you. Use of smoke system (for aircraft so equipped) on takeoff is forbidden !! There are positively no nighttime operations into or out of Antique Airfield so plan accordingly. You are required to bring aircraft tiedowns with you and all aircraft will be tied down at sunset, no exceptions. Weather patterns in Iowa change quickly so it’s a good idea to have your aircraft tied down anytime you are not immediately around it. A pilot’s briefing will be held daily at 10:30 am on the porch of the Ground Loop Inn (#1 on pg. 8 map). If you plan to go flying during the day, (and we hope you do) your attendance at this briefing is required. Finally, please be advised that children under sixteen are required to have adult supervision on the flight line at all times to insure their safety. If you do not agree or feel comfortable with any of the above operation/regulations, please do not risk your airplane or person by operating into Antique Airfield. Brent Taylor AAA/APM Fly-in Chairman
The 2018 APM "RUNWAY CINEMA" We are pleased to announce the schedule of aviation movies showing at the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, where we will be holding an “Ernest Gann Film Festival” !! Ernie Gann (1910 – 1991) a best selling author of popular adventure novels, painter and pilot, had a dozen of his best-known books made into movies, including "The High and the Mighty," "Fate Is the Hunter," "Island in the Sky" and "Soldier of Fortune." He was also an AAA member (M-6853). We think it fitting then to showcase four film adaptations of his works, in hopes to encourage those not familiar with his works to seek out and read what are classic works of fiction about aviation. Join us nightly (8:30pm) at the APM Restoration Center for classic aviation movies shown outdoors under the stars. (Please access the Restoration Center via the east side of the Fly Market building.)
The Aviator (1985) A 1920s mail pilot and a rich man's daughter crash-land on a mountain full of hungry wolves. Starring: Christopher Reeves, Rosanna Arquette, Jack Warden Friday, August 31st, 2018
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark (1980) When a plane carrying various animals makes a forced landing on a desert island, the only chance to escape is to convert the plane into a boat. Starring: Elliot Gold, Bernadette Lafleur, Ricky Schroder Saturday, September 1st, 2018
Fate is the Hunter (1964) An airliner crashes near Los Angeles due to unusual string of coincidences. The stewardess, who is sole survivor, joins airline executives in discovering the causes of the crash. Starring: Glenn Ford, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette Thursday, August 30th, 2018
Blaze of Noon (1947) In the 1920s, the four McDonald brothers leave the uncertain life of carnival stunt fliers for steady jobs with the U.S. Air Mail. They've agreed that "guys like us don't have a right to get married," but that's before Colin meets nurse Lucille Stewart and, in a whirlwind courtship, weds her. Can this marriage, or indeed any of the brothers, sur vive the dangers of their new profession? Starring: Anne Baxter, William Holden 13
Pre-registered to attend the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in The following three pages feature some of the aircraft already pre-registered to attend the 2018 AAA/APM Fly-in We already have some 40+ display aircraft (that would include antiques, classics, warbirds, neo-classics and homebuilts) from 18 states pre-registered, with more pre-registrations coming in daily. The AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in is the event for the owners, restorers, pilots and lovers of vintage aircraft, and no other Fly-in anywhere offers the opportunity to see, hear, watch, fly and enjoy these aircraft as not simply a spectator, but as a participant. See you at the Fly-in !!
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Fred Dexter's 1929 Curtiss C-2 Robin from FL
Ryan Lih's 1929 Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing from IA
John Swander's 1932 Waco UEC from KS
Ed Lachendro's 1932 Waco IBA from WI
Paul Isakson"s 1936 Taylor J-2 from WI
John Nance’s 1936 Stinson SR-8C from CA
Brian Meuser's 1936 Waco YQC-6 from CA
Pre-registered to attend the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in
Russell Williams' 1938 Ryan SCW from WA
Don Lindholm’s 1938 Spartan 7W Executive from IA
Jim Savage's 1939 Spartan 7W from PA
Ron Shank's 1939 Luscombe 8A from KS
William Fields’ 1939 Rearwin Cloudster from KY
Frants Madsen's 1940 Aeronca 65CA from AZ
Jeff Cain’s 1940 Piper J-4A from CO
Charles Slinger's 1940 Porterfield CP-65 from WI 15
Pre-registered to attend the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in
Dan Wilkins' 1941 Waco UPF-7 from PA
Mike Bowen's 1942 Ryan PT-22 from SC
Thomas Murray's 1942 Ryan PT-22 from IL
Ted Miller’s 1943 Boeing A75N1 from CA
Michael Tindall"s 1953 Cessna 170B from IA
Jere Calef's 1948 Cessna 195 from CA
Mark & Mary White's 1999 Wittman W10 Tailwind from FL
Edwin Cooper's 2006 Hatz CB-1 from TX
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The 2018 Cactus Fly-in at Casa Grande, AZ Award Winners Best GA pre-1947 1942 Boeing Stearman, Carole Cooke, Aguila, AZ Best GA post-1947 1957 Cessna 182, James Kavanaugh, Gilbert, AZ Best Military pre-1947 1942 Ryan, Danny Don, Chandler, AZ Best Military post-1947 1956 DeHavilland Chipmunk, Jack Pollack, Scottsdale, AZ People's Choice 1942 North American SJN-5, Wings of Aguila, Aguila, AZ Grand Champion 1936 Stinson SR-8, John & Teri Nance, San Diego, CA Youngest Tailwheel Pilot Carole Cooke, Glendale, AZ Most Supportive Spouse Margaret Borns AAA Headquarters Choice 1936 Taylor J-2, Lee Maxson, Chandler, AZ
We always look foward to attending the Cactus Fly-in at Casa Grande, AZ, hosted by the Classic Airplane Association of Arizona, Inc. (CAAA), our AAA chapter in that area. This year the event was, as always, held over the first full weekend in March (March 2nd & 3rd) and we can report the 2018 event had perfect weather, a good crowd, and a wonderful variety of aircraft, with everything from a Continental A-40 powered 1936 Taylor J-2 Cub (AAA Headquarters Choice) to a Focke-Wulf FW 190 ! Perhaps the lasting legacy of the Cactus Fly-in is a long term project intended to help interest children in aviation. Envisioned and organized for years by Linda Irvin, children from local schools are brought out to the fly-in on Friday afternoon to talk with the pilots and look at their planes. The program has grown to include several schools and around 300 school children were seen touring the flightline on Friday. This program is truly a positive and proactive way to interest these youngsters in airplanes, flying and aviation in general. A relatively new feature/function of the Fly-in is the Friday evening hangar party held at the TCB (Thompson, Cannon & Borns) Aviation hangar. This year the event, hosted by Eric & Alicia Thompson, Fred & Margaret Borns along with Brent & Marcy Taylor was changed to a more “Happy Hour” event, resulting in a large crowd that enjoyed refreshments, snacks and socializing. We’d like to “Thank” Arv Schultz, Fred Borns, Dave Sirota, Joe Abrahamson, and all the rest of the volunteers who helped make the Cactus Fly-in a success.. We look forward to helping them celebrate the 61st Annual Cactus Fly-in in 2019. (Photos courtesy of Rudy Morris & Brent Taylor)
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The 2018 Cactus Fly-in at Casa Grande, AZ (cont.)
Lee Maxson’s 1936 Taylor J-2 AAA Headquarters Choice
AAA Lifetime Member Klaus Plasa in the FW-190
Carole Cooke’s 1942 Boeing Stearman from Aguila, AZ
Pete Cafarelli’s Bucker Jungman from Livingston, TX
“It’s a Funk!!”...a 1946 B85C that is.
Danny Don’s 1942 Ryan PT-22 from Chandler, AZ
People’s Choice, Lee & Carolyn Jones North American SNJ-5
The other Gullwing Stinson in attendance, an SR-9C from NM
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Marginal Aviation’s 5th Annual “First Ditch” Fly-in at Le Sueur, MN
As I remember, it was only a couple weeks ago that I was all loaded up for my annual trip to First Ditch. That morning had its ups and downs, and instead of flying to the Marginal Aviation Fly-in, I ended up driving again this year, as First Ditch is a don't miss in my book. I arrived late Thursday afternoon for the early arrival BBQ at Vaughn Lovley's hangar. There were a handful of airplanes already there and a small crowd of 20 or so familiar faces. The BBQ was well attended and there were some more arrivals. Brad Donner from TX in his pretty red Bellanca and the Ben Redman family in H.S. Wright's Travel-Air 6000 to name a couple. Also in attendance for the BBQ were John Swander in his beautiful UEC Waco from KS, Glen Larson from MN in his Cessna Airmaster on amphibs, and Tom Brown in his 8A Luscombe from WI along with a few others. Friday dawned a gorgeous day, albeit breezy, and right across the runway. That, however, didn't stop more arrivals including last years BTB Grand Champion Ryan Lihs in his Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing. A few rides were hauled Saturday afternoon and evening and a social hour or hours that is held at the Frost family hangar that evening. Saturday dawned gloomy with low ceilings and scattered showers all over the area until late afternoon. There were, however, still a few arrivals despite the rain. A few rides were hauled that evening with a repeat social hour held in the frost family hangar. As per usual there was more than enough food to eat all weekend as the Lovley, Hanson, Frost, and Verhoeven families always make sure no one goes hungry at all. The final count for airplanes was 29 most of which were antique or classic era airplanes. There were airplanes from TX, KS, IA, SD, WI, and of course MN, and people came from as far as WA to attend. I awarded the AAA Headquarters Choice Award to Glen Larson for his Airmaster on floats sat evening,
then made a 9AM departure for the long drive home Sunday morning. As always I had an absolute blast, and would advise anyone to make an effort to attend First Ditch in 2019. I would like to send a big Thank You to the Marginal crew for their hospitality!! I'll be back next year ! Ben Taylor
First arrival, John Swanders 1932 Waco from KS (above). Ben Redman arrived via this 1929 Travel Air 6000 (below).
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Marginal Aviation’s “First Ditch” Fly-in (cont.)
Interesting perspective of Ryan Krejci’s Bellanca Cruisemaster (Fly-in photos courtesy of Dave Swartz & Marginal Aviation)
Lots of “Airplanes Spoken Here”, food & fun
Mark Holliday stopped by in his very shiny Swift
The AAA Hq Choice, Glenn Larson’s Cessna Airmaster
Charlie Keppen was over from SD in his Hatz
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News from the Air Power Museum It’s a good thing we’re moving ahead with the Adkisson hangar project, as we’re going to need the hangar space! I’ll preface the following by repeating something I’ve oft stated before, “success begets success & progress begets progress. Here at the AAA & the APM that success & progress is due directly to the work & efforts of the AAA & APM Board of Directors, and our GREAT volunteers over the last few years, as both organizations are beginning to see those efforts pay off with a growth in interest, in membership and in participation, at both the AAA & APM. Now for some exciting news !! The APM has three new aircraft coming to their collection
(legendary West coast homebuilder/restorer), then put on display at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino, CA until a year or two ago. It was sold and moved to N California, but never re-assembled and flown. According to the tach, it only has 130 hours on the 225 Lycoming & McCauley prop (off of a Stearman). The Lincoln Page, once delivered to Antique Airfield, will need assembled, rigged, new wt & bal and annualed for the APM to have a flyable, usable open cockpit biplane with which to promote the APM, the AAA & Antique Airfield !
(photo credit; Ingo Warnecke via www.airport-data.com)
First, a 1940 Porterfield LP-65, donated by Hal Wyborny, M-25276, from the Naples, FL area. The Porterfield, a recent restoration needs but an annual inspection in readiness to be delivered to Antique Airfield and the APM. That delivery is scheduled in the Sep-Oct period.
Next, a 1957 Callair A-4 donated by Wayne Burkhart, M-23714, from Deming, NM. The airplane is complete and under restoration, but not yet finished, so will need to be transported via trailer to Antique Airfield. Those arrangements are being worked on. Finally, the APM has acquired through a trade, a 1928 Lincoln Page LP3 biplane. For a bit more info, this particular LP3 was restored by G.E. Moxon back in the 60’s. The airplane was damaged in the late 80’s, but was repaired by Ed Marquart
The museums 1928 Lincoln Page LP3 bi-plane was delivered to Antique Airfield on April 26th, and placed in the APM Restoration Center where we will be doing a thorough evaluation of what will be needed to make the airplane airworthy.
We hope with a concentrated effort, it will be assembled, if not quite airworthy, in time for the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in and soon thereafter join the growing fleet of airworthy APM aircraft that includes the 1935 American Eaglet, 1940 Aeronca Chief, 1960 Bellanca 14-19-3 and soon to be airworthy 1938 Ryan STA & Corben Baby Ace. Other news includes. the Restoration Center’s infloor heating system has been installed and is operational. That leaves finishing the electrical system installation. That project, in concert with a complete revamping of the whole APM electrical grid, has been started, is ongoing, and is scheduled to be completed by the AAA/APM Fly-in. 21
Help the APM Grow ! The Adkisson Hangar Project Donors (cont.) Donor
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Remhof, Marc Straub, Bob & Elke Clarke, Michael Hoffrage, Bill & Gloria Dykhouse, Douglas Adkisson, William H. Adkisson, Dennis Duke Adkisson, Brett Adkisson, Dereck Tag Adkisson, Ronnie Earl In Memory of Eugene Townsend In Memory of Giles Henderson Solterman, Lowell & Lisa Bernard, Pat Cain, Jeff Kinneberg, Glenn Lichetenwalter, Wayne Kamm, June Hatz, Allan Frasca, Rudy Gubert, David Savage, James Hannemann, Jim & Kathy Middleton, Ray & Gary Mac Farquhar Fisher, Scott & Julie Sundstrom, Ty Vanorny, Holly Siebel, Dennis Dates, Edmund H. Lahrman, David & Denise Shepard, Scott L. Schreier, James & Kathleen Humphrey, Layton Zazas, Jim Long, Lester W. Francis, George Tarafas, Joe Eckberg, Robert & Bernie Olson, Steven P. Stricker, A.J. & Marian White, Mark & Mary Wood Linden, Ellias Vander Linden, Dara Vander Linden, Elisha Vander Linden, Jude Vander Linden, Ezra Vander Linden, Abraham Chapman, Jack Larson, Fred A. Rasmussen, Don & Jenny Blazer, Cam Bayer, Peter & Marykate Weinreich, Mark & Nancy Rourke, Francis "Frannie" Rourke, Jim A.
B45-B46 B44 C31-C40 B41-B43 D5-D14 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 C44-C47 D48 C48 D24 D28-D31 D32-D33 D25-D27 A14 E16-E18 E1-E5 D34-D47 E6-E15 E19-E20 E21-E22 E23-E24 E25 E40-E42 E36-E39 E26-E35 Y5-Y14 F14-F20 F21-F30 F4-F13 F1-F3 E48 & F48 E43-E47 F32-F33 F31 F37-F40 F34 F35 F36 G34 G35 G36 F41 F45-F47 F42-F44 G1 G2-G7 & H2-H7 G32-G33 G8 G9
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Donor Rourke, John Rourke, Pat Rourke, Tim Schmidt, John Hendrick, Michael Gillespie, John (Woody) Nance, John &Teri Johanson, Karl Henning, Karl Borns, Fred & Margaret Green, Bill Poulin, Jr., Eugene P. Lokes, William Wylde, William J. Coop, David Meanor, Joel Dye, Ken Petersen, Gary L. Chandler, George A. Noyes, Tom & Elaine Rippee, Thomas E. Kegin, Kevin Michael Reinsch, Burkhard Snell, Ronald D. Freeze, Christopher L. Schwan, Harold Carson, Hilton Carson, Russ Conciatu, Douglas Fowler, Jim & Mary Jean Baker, Tom Prignano Jr., Richard V. Johnson, Fred Woldow, Ric & Lisa Harris, Mark Middleton, Ben Adkisson, Trevor Adkisson, Megan Adkisson, Quentin Whysol, Dave Pockrus, Pat McLean, Dick & Diane Belford, Thomas M. Tomczak, Daniel Eldridge, Kevin & Andrea Brewer, James R. Wamser, George & Rose Borchers, Lee Coombs, Howard A. Carson, Ryan Pierce Boronkay, Pete Givens, Keith Workman, Paul Lewis, Dave Bergen, Christopher & Jerri
Squares G10 G11 G12 G15-G16 G18 G17 H1 G13-G14 G19 G20 G21 G22 G42-G43 G23-G24 G25 G26-G28 G37-G41 G44-G45 G48 G46-G47 I8-I17 H8-H17 H18-H21 H22 H23 H24 H25 H26 H27-H29 H30-H32 H33-H42 I1-I3 H43-H47 I18-I37 H48 I7 I4 I5 I6 I41-I42 I43-I47 & J43-J47 I38-I40 I48 J48 J36-J42 J1 J2-J11 K46 K45 J12 J14-J18 J13 K47-K48 J27 J21-J22
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Fawcett, Walter Dye, Ken Pinpoint Harnessing Conciatu, Douglas Isakson, Paul & Kate Altenhofen, Kevin Collura, Joseph Basler, Leon Punch, Bob Edgren, Erik Edgren, John M. Edgren, John H. Edgren, Stephanie Washburn, Hobie Tindall, Michael Songbird Aviation Mike & Holly Harper Dave Sirota Frank Baldwin
J19-J20 J23-J26 J28-J32 J33 K1-K33 J34 J35 K37 K34-K36 L18 L19 L20 L21 L22 L1-L17 N1-N35 & O1-O35 M18-M22 K38 & K39 L23 & L24
Attention Photographers !! Over the last several years we have been quite liberal in providing press/photographer passes for those attending the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in. All we’ve asked in return are copies of the articles published and/or copies of all images captured, for use in our publications, on our website, social media outlets, our archives, and for AAA/APM promotional purposes. While the majority have wholeheartedly complied, a number of photographers have taken advantage of our generosity, without honoring or reciprocating our simple request. Ergo, for those wanting press/photographer credentials and access to areas on the field reserved for Flyin officials only during the 2018 AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, a signed agreement will be required. Agreement states you will provide copies of the articles published and/or copies of all images captured, for use in our publications, on our website, social media outlets, our archives, and for AAA/APM promotional purposes. Proper credit will be gladly given to the photographer if/when images are used per above. Agreement will need approval of the Fly-in Chairman Brent Taylor, or his designee before press/photographer passes will be issued.
Photo Credits To all the many photographers, amateur or professional, who contribute their time, talents and pictures to the Antique Airfield Runway and our website, your images of a member’s project or an event like the AAA/APM Fly-in helps to inspire, entertain and engage our members and recruit new members into the AAA. “THANK YOU” and we look forward to seeing more of what you capture in your viewfinders. Cover photo: Brent Taylor Rear Cover photo: Megan Vande Voort Dave Swartz, Alan Achor, Dave Miller, Paul Stevens, G.R. Dennis Price, Gilles Auliard, Jonathan Apfelbaum, Tom Gehman, Jared Jesensky, Rudy Morris, Marginal Aviation, Ingo Warnecke, Don Lindholm, Jeff Cain Brent Taylor & the AAA Archives 23
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“Keep the Antiques Flying” is the motto of the Antique Airplane Association, and over the last 65 years we have encouraged, helped, watched and enjoyed the success of our members efforts to keep aviation history alive & well. Those successes are on display each year at the annual AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in, but while no single image could ever capture the complete essence of the event, this photo, by Megan Vande Voort, does a fine job of showing what the fly-in is all about...... people enjoying old airplanes and each others company!! Join us for the 65th Annual AAA National Fly-in & the 45th Annual AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in at Antique Airfield, August 29th - September 3rd, 2018. More details available at: www.AntiqueAirfield.com