VA-Vol-10-No-6-June-1982

STRAIGHT AND LEVEL

By Brad Thomas The Bylaws of our EAA Antique /Classic Division state that our Officers and Directors shall serve two year terms, with two officers and half of the Directors to be elected each year, thus staggering the terms. As directed, the Board appointed a nominating committee of six Division members in good standing. Following the procedures as outlined in the Division Bylaws, the committee reports qualified nominating petitions have been received for each Officer and Director position open for election in 1982. Elsewhere in this issue is a resume of each nominee that includes a photo and a descrip­ tion of the nominee's experience and background.

From time to time in The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, mention is made of our current Officers and Directors.

Some of you may wonder where they are during the EAA International Convention at Oshkosh. Rest as­ sured that each is present and endures a long week of functional activity to insure the success of the Con­ vention. To acquaint you with them during the upcom­ ing Convention, a brief description of the duties of each is given.

I, your president, am your Management Conven­ tion Chairman for the Division and can usually be found in the general area of the Division's Headquar­ ters at the Red Barn. Vice President Jack Winthrop is Co-Chairman of the Division forum activities and assists in the daily programming of our Division­ related forums. Spending his entire week with the EAA Aviation Foundation's Mini-Museum, Secretary Kelly Viets directs the displays and programming.

Treasurer Buck Hilbert has numerous assignments, basically with functions of the EAA Aviation Founda­ tion as a Trustee; but he can readily be seen daily and gives assistance to the Division.

Our Directors each have specific duties, beginning with Ron Fritz and Jack Winthrop who organize, sched­ ule and man our Division forum tent in the main forum area of the Convention site.

After the EAA National Judging Committee was formed, Claude Gray relinquished his duties as Chief Antique Judge to devote his time to coordinate the ac­ tivities throughout the EAA Judging systems. Replac­ ing Claude will be capable Dale Gustafson who has served as Co-Chairman of Antique judging and awards for several years.

Heading up the Classic judging and awards will be George York, who along with his volunteer judges, will have his hands full judging the estimated count of over 600 classic aircraft.

General press coverage of the International Con­ vention is widespread and the Convention press head­ quarters is located near the FAA control tower. As various requests are made for specific areas of the Convention, Al Kelch and wife Lois have maintained a Division Press area to assist the media with their requests regarding antique and classic aircraft. Al has been responsible for many articles, radio spots, inter­ views and even TV coverage we might not have re­ ceived without his expertise.

Director Bob Kesel has recently retired from his business life, purchased property in Florida and has 2 JUNE 1982

President

Antique/Classic Division

been excused from specific duties during the Conven­ tion this year. He will, however, be available for as­ signed duties.

A Trustee of the EAA Aviation Foundation and member of the EAA Capital Campaign National Steer­ ing Committee, Director Morton Lester has been as­ signed duties during the Convention that will remove him from the basic Division area; however, Morton's roots lie with our Division and he can often be found with his friends in the Red Barn area.

Who can say enough about the leadership and volun­ teers who direct the parking of arriving aircraft during our International Convention? Our Division handles about 50% of the show aircraft parking and flight­ line safety during Convention week. Our work begins days before the official start of the Convention in set­ ting up the grounds with markers, numbers and the necessary requirements to prepare for the tremendous number of arrivals. Director Art Morgan will be our Division's Chairman of parking and flightline safety again this year. Serving as Co-Chairman of our Divi­ sion Management will be John Turgyan who will also perform as chairman of our picnic and entertainment functions. Steve Wittman, appointed to our Division Board as a representative of our parent EAA Board has duties assigned to EAA functions .

Our Division advisors, Ed Burns, Jack Copeland , Stan Gomoll, Butch Joyce, Gene Morris, Roy Redman and Wes Schmid have various duties both during the Convention and at EAA Headquarters. Their continued effort, ranging from Convention manpower to over­ seeing our Division displays in the EAA Museum, greatly contribute toward the success of our EAA Antique /Classic Division.

Several thoughts prompted the comments this month.

Among our flying interests we read The VINTAGE AIR­ PLANE and we attend the EAA International Con­ vention at Oshkosh. The relation among our Officers, Directors and Advisors and the membership appears dim at times. Who they are and what they do to make your Convention a success is the primary motive in illustrating the volunteer effort given to make your organization what it is and what we want it to be. We are proud of these many volunteers who spend count­ less hours bringing our membership the pleasure and fellowship that EAA and its Divisions are all about.

When you attend a fly-in, meet at your local airport, or attend Oshkosh, make it a point to visit these fine people and voice your appreciation for their volunteer work to promote sport aviation.

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PUBLICATION OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC. OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 229, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130 COPYRIGHT

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1982 EAA ANTIQUE/ CLASSIC DIVISION , INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

JUNE 1982

VOLUME 10

NUMBER 6

OFFICERS President W. Brad Thomas, Jr. 301 Dodson Mill Road Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 919/368-2875 Home 919/368-2291 Office

Vice-President Jack C. Winthrop Route 1, Box 111 Allen , TX 75002

Secretary M. C. " Kelly " Viets 7745 W. 183rd SI. Stilwell , KS 66085 913/681-2303 Home 913/782-6720 Office

Treasurer E. E. " Buck" Hilbert P.O. Box 145 Union , IL 60180

214/727-5649

815/923-4591

DIRECTORS Ronald Fritz 15401 Sparta Avenue Kent City , MI 49330

Robert E. Kesel 455 Oakridge Drive Rochester , NY 14617

Jo hn R. Turgyan 1530 Kuser Road Trenton, NJ 08619

616/678-5012

716/342-3170

609/585- 2747

Claude L. Gray, Jr. 9635 Sylvia Avenue Northridge , CA 91324

Morton W. Lester P.O. Box 3747 Martinsville, VA 24112

S. J. Wittman Box 2672 Oshkosh , WI 54901

213/349-1338

703 /632-4839

414/235-1265

Dale A. Gustafson 7724 Shady Hill Drive Indianapolis, IN 46274

Arthur R. Morgan 3744 North 51st Blvd .

Milwaukee, WI 53216

Georg e S. York 181 Sloboda Ave .

Mansfield , OH 44906

317/293-4430

414/442-3631

419/529-4378

AI Kel ch 66 W. 622 N. Madison Ave Cedarburg , WI 53012

Roy Redman Rt. I , Box 39 Kilkenny, MN 56052

414/377-5886

507/ 334-5922

Stan Gomoll 1042 90th Lane, NE Minneapolis, MN 55434

31 21298-7811

Gene Morris 27 Chandelle Drive Hampshire, IL 60140

Espie M. Joyce, Jr. Box 468 Madison, NC 27025 919/427-0216

TABLE OF CONTENTS Straight and Level .. . By Brad Thomas . .. ... .. .. .. 2 AlC News .. . By Gene Chase .... . .. . .. .... . . .. . .. . 4 Mystery Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 1982 Sun 'N Fun Fly-In ... By Lois Kelch ........ .. . 6 The Waco ZPF-6 ... by Bob Wilson ... ... ..... ..... 10 " L" Plane Lineage . . , By E . E. "Buck" Hilbert . . .. .. 12 The Resto ration Of A Fleet " Cornell " - C-GCWC .. .

By Jack L. Stead ........ . . . . .. ... .. . . . . .... . ... 15 Turkey Day At Kelch 's - The Last Of The Best . . .

Notice of Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors .. .. ...... .. .. ... . ... . .

Borden 's Aeroplane Posters From The 1930's . .. . ...

Calendar Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Letters To The Editor . .. ..... . . .. .. . . .. ... . . ... .. . .

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3121683-3199

6121784-1172

John S. Copeland 9 Joanne Drive Westborough , MA 01581 617/366-7245

BACK COVER ... Stinson Model T Tri­ motor owned and restored by Chuck Andreas , Bill Brennand and Byron Frederi cksen of Neenah , WI . Photo by Jack Cox at Sun 'n Fun '82. See story on page 6.

By Ted Kaston . ........ .. .... , .. . ......... . . .. . 17

ADVISORS . Ed Burns 1550 Mt. Prospect Road Des Plaines, IL 60018

FRONT COVER . . . This Fairc hild F-24W, N81 222, SI N W46123 received the Grand Champion Classic Award at Sun 'n Fun '82 . Owner is Martin D. Propst (EAA 187781 , AlC 7113), 2607 Hirsch Ave. , Jac ksonville , FL 32203 .

See Fly-In story on page 6.

(Jack Cox Photo)

S. H. " Wes" Schmid 2359 Lefeber Road Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414/771-1545

PUBLICATION STAFF PUBLISHER Paul H. Poberezny ASSOC. EDITOR George A. Hardie, Jr.

EDITOR

Gene R. Chase

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

Norman Petersen Pat E"er

Editorial Pol icy : Read ers are encouraged to submit stories and photographs. Poli cy opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors.

Responsibility for accuracy in reporting rests entirely with the cont ribu tor. Material shou ld be sent to : Gene R. Chase, Editor, The VINTAGE AIR­ PLANE, P.O. Box 229, Hales Corners, WI 53130.

Associ ate Editorships are assigned to those writers who submit five or more arti cles which are published in THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE during the current year. Associates receive a bound volume of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE and a free one-year membership in the Division for their effort.

THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE (ISSN 0091-6943) is owned exclusively by EM Antique/Classi c Division , Inc .. and is published monthly at Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130. Second Class Postage paid at Hales Corners Post Office, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130, and additional mailing offices. Mem­ bership rates for EM Antique/Classic Division , Inc., are $14.00 for current EM members per 12 month period of which $10.00 is for the publication of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE . Membership is open to all who are interested in aviation .

ADVERTISING - Antiq ue/Classic Division does not guarantee or endorse any product offered through our advertising. We invite constructive criticism and welcome any report of inferior merchandise obtained through our advertising so that corrective measures can be taken .

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HAMILTON STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

VINTAGE AIRPLANE REPAIRMAN 'S CERTIFICATE We are still seeking responses from members ex­ pressing their views, pro or con, regarding a Repair­ man's Certificate for the restorers of vintage aircraft. If EAA President Paul Poberezny receives a sufficient number of positive responses, he will pursue the matter with FAA. As time goes on, more and more A & P me­ chanics enter the field with no knowledge of the special maintenance and care requirements of most of the vin­ tage aircraft flying today. Most owners and restorers of these planes are intimately familiar with every "nut and bolt" in the machine, so who would be better qualified to perform the annual re-licensing inspection.

Builders of homebuilt aircraft can be issued a Repair­ man's Certificate by FAA for the specific plane they created and thus accept the responsibility for proper maintenance and re-licensing procedures for their pride and joy. We strongly feel this same privilege should be made available to those restorers of vintage planes who qualify and desire to apply for it.

AIRWORTHINESS ALERT The rear spar of a Luscombe 8E was found to be severely corroded where the steel attachment fitting is riveted to the spar. The corrosion was not visible without removing the steel fitting. The corrosion was discovered while installing a steel fitting on the front spar in com­ pliance with AD 79-25-05.

ANZANILONGSTERPROGRESS REPORT From the April 1982 Newsletter of the Oregon An­ tiquers, the Anzani Longster being built by Tim Talen and his group of students and volunteers is looking mighty good. The tail surfaces are covered and through silver, the wings are ready for cover, and the fuselage is getting final fit on controls, instruments, floorboards, etc.

Tim needs a pair of wheels for the project. Must be 14-15 inch rim and adaptable to one inch axle ... brakes optional. Contact Tim Talen, c/o Oregon Antiquers, P.O. Box 613, Creswell, OR 97426. Phone 503/895­ 3859.

EAA FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN The EAA campaign to raise some $10 million for its new museum and headquarters at Oshkosh, WI got off to a fine start in the East with a banquet in Washington in the National Air and Space Museum building. Hon­ orary Chairman of the campaign, Senator Barry Gold­ water of Arizona was on hand and gave an enthusiastic speech on the occasion. Other fine remarks were made

by Paul and Tom Poberezny and "Pete" Parish who is the national chairman. Some 60 prominent aviation peo­ ple attended the banquet.

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A recent AD on all Hamilton Standard hydromatic propellers requires disassembly and inspection by June 19, 1982 and thereafter each eighteen months. EAA, through the efforts of Charlie Schuck and Harry Zeisloft is looking into all sources in the offices of the FAA and NTSB in Washington and Chicago to try to understand the basis for this action.

To date it appears the NTSB made this recommenda­ tion to FAA on the basis of one incident. There have been no accidents involved.

The other thing we can't understand is although the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on February 2, 1981 there has not been one single comment from the field . This is unheard of in our memory. The only single comment came from Hamilton Standard, apparently supporting the adoption of their own Service Instruction to cover themselves from a liability stand­ point.

We'll keep you informed.

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE FOR CESSNAS The FAA recently issued an AD covering several Cessna models including the 17GA and 17GB which have been modified to mount the 150 through 180 hp Lycoming engines in accordance with certain STCs. The AD requires a one-time inspection and modification, if necessary, of the engine crankcase breather tube to in­ corporate an acceptable alternate vent. This action is necessary to prevent complete vent blockage if the exit is obstructed by ice. Ice blockage of this vent may in­ crease engine crankcase pressure to a level that will cause the front crankcase seal to be forced out, which may result in loss of engine oil and engine failure.

UNIVERSAL TIRE COMPANY

NEEDS HELP

From Leo Opdyke's WORLD WAR I AEROPLANES, April, 1982 issue . . . Bob Dorsett, 2327 Meadow Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, is building the world's most authentic D.VIII, and in his hunt for wheels and tires, got in touch with Universal Tire Co., 2650 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 (Ann Klein, ref). Ann raises two problems, and requests help - maybe in numbers of inquiries: 1. Universal pays insurance of $4200/year to cover their liability in connection with sales of antique/new tires for aircraft use (not display, or automobiles). Would an insurance-minded member be able to suggest a better way, or could the cost for a year be shared among buyers of a group of tires? Otherwise UT will discontinue manufacturing and sales.

2. UT has molds for Goodyear airwheels 30x13x6 and 25xllx4; FAA requirements for TSO and STC cost $20­ 25,000 for the testing, which gets spread across unit tire cost. UT would like to make and sell these tires, but need help with the cost.

Please get in touch with Ann, Bob, or WWI AERO­ PLANES, 15 Crescent Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

(The UT catalog includes goodies like 3.25xI6, 4x19, 2.5xI5 . ..)

FIRST INTERNATIONAL EAA

ULTRALIGHT CONVENT10N

ANNOUNCED

Paul H. Poberezny, President of EAA, announced to­ day the First Annual International EAA Ultralight Con­ vention will be held at Wittman Field in Oshkosh on Sep­ tember 3 through 6 (Labor Day weekend).

The International EAA Ultralight Convention will feature educational forums, workshops and flight activi­ ties. It will utilize the excellent EAA facilities already in place, including campgrounds.

Poberezny said, "There has been so much enthusi­ asm and interest in the ultralight movement at our regu­ lar EAA Oshkosh Fly-In Convention, we have felt the need for a separate educational and recreational activity for ultralight enthusiasts. This annual EAA Ultralight Convention has been under consideration for some time and it is the fulfillment of many dreams." Robert Ring, EAA Ultralight Assn. President, agreed, "I'm sure this will be the world's largest and most comprehensive ultra­ light activity." Ring, an airline pilot, also said, "The EAA Oshkosh Fly-In Convention has long been the Mecca for sport and general aviation enthusiasts the world over.

With the support of EAA and the full use of EAA Osh­ kosh facilities, I'm sure that the International EAA Ultralight Convention will have the same respect and reputation."

Poberezny added, "The Ultralight Convention has the full support of the directors and officers of the EAA and the EAA Ultralight Assn. and I'm sure we can de­ pend on the usual great support and cooperation from the City of Oshkosh, the surrounding communities and Winnebago County."

The International EAA Ultralight Convention is sponsored by the EAA and the EAA Aviation Founda­ tion.

Further details on the First Annual International EAA Ultralight Convention will be announced in the near future .

EARHART'S FLIGHT TO BE

FINISHED . . . AGAIN?

An Associated Press news release in the April 23, 1982 issue of the Milwaukee S entinel stated that Grace McGuire of Rumson, NJ wants to finish the flight that Amelia Earhart was making when she vanished nearly 45 years ago on July 2, 1937. We wonder if Ms. McGuire is aware that EAA member Ann Pellegreno of Story City, Iowa flew a Lockheed 10 (like Earhart's) around the world to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the famous aviatrix's last flight. On July 1, 1967 Ann and her three crewmen flew over Howland Island at 50 feet and dropped a wreath in memory of Amelia Earhart.

IT'S TIME FOR A DUES INCREASE The Officers and Directors of the Antique IClassic Division have announced an increase in the annual membership dues from $14.00 to $18.00 effective Sep­ tember 1, 1982 for current EAA members. The last dues increase was in 1976 when they were raised from $10.00 to $14.00.

The new dues rate for non-EAA members will be $28.00 effective September 1, 1982. This rate includes 12 months of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, and does no~ include SPORT AVIATION . •

MYSTERY PLANE The June Mystery Plane photo was sent in by Fred Quinn (EAA 28017, A /C 833), 649 Folsom St. So., St. Petersburg, FL 33707. While the type of aircraft was quite popular back in the 1930s, the mystery in this photo is the engine installed. The airframe was stolen after the factory closed and was never registered to an individual. Does anyone know what eventually hap­ pened to it?

The April 1982 Mystery Plane, supplied by Mike Rezich, was known as the Rosa Sport (not to be confused with the Rose Parakeet), one of about four built in the Chicago area. It originally had a 90 hp LeBlond and, ac­ cording to Mike, the last owner was a Chicago doctor who installed the Wright J-4. Mike writes, the Rosa Sport "used to climb like an Otis elevator. The doc used his own gas additive - ether. The J-4 used to develop about 240 hp on take-off; he finally blew the engine. The metalwork was all 60 thousandths galvanized iron sheet."

A correct response was sent in by J. Reid Patterson whose letter follows.

Dear Mr. Hardie: I'm back again. The Mystery Plane on page 15 of April VINTAGE AIRPLANE is a Rose J-4. I had it in my collection in the '30s. The view I have is full side view, taken at the same location. Looks like it was taken at the same time. Since I used to trade pictures with Mike Rezich, it is possible he took the pic, but again there were quite a number of youngsters interchanging pic­ tures. The number on the rudder is 10749.

Added note on your picture of Howard DGA-8. I have a picture of the prototype DGA-7 with X license, X-14835.

Best wishes, J. Reid Patterson

(EAA 117339, A /C 5041)

P.O. Box 163

Whitewater, WI 53190

Correct responses were also sent in by James J. Dean of Sanford, NC and Edward C. Wegner of Plymouth,

WI. •

By Lois Kelch

(EAA 3567A, Ale 700A)

7018 W. Bonniwell Road

Mequon, WI 53092

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1982 SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN

(Photos by Al &<Lois Kelch Except As Noted)

The 8th Annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland, Florida, March 14-20, 1982 was a tremendous success for EVERYONE - from the hardworking volunteers who made it work, to the thousands of people who at­ tend and are happy to be there and be a part of it; whether they are pilots who flew their aircraft in from near and far, or the interested public who normally wouldn't have the opportunity to view such an array of all facets of aviation. In spite of economic conditions and high aviation fuel prices, the attendance broke previous records. Not to be outdone, Florida's weather cooperated 100% every day with sunny days and temperatures in the 80s and low 90s, with nary a drop of rain and just enough breeze to make it perfect.

Southern hospitality abounded to perfection at the new Antique /Classic Headquarters building, offering a delightful, comfortable respite from the day's activities.

Ably hosting the new building all week were Dan and Fran Barnes, Titusville, FL and Gerry and Gene Crosby of Jacksonville, Florida, representing the Florida chap­ ters, offering refreshing iced tea and delicious "crock­ pot" beans. The new building was started on December 27, 1981 with donations and all volunteer help; their goal was to get it usable by the March 14 opening day.

They ran out of time and money at the same time, but the goal was met and the building was very usable. With added donations received from members and friends this year, the balance of the interior will now be completed.

"Meet you at Headquarters" got to be a regular phrase during the week. The building is spacious with ample windows and doors, and a delightful front porch sport­ ing two swings, chairs and sitting space. It was also ideal for watching the daily air shows and getting the oppor­ tunity to meet and chat with new acquaintances, as well as old friends.

Also sporting a beautiful new building this year was the hospitality center of the OX-5 Aviation Pioneers where there was constant activity and the opportunity to meet many of the pioneer greats. How wonderful to have such a gathering of this elite group of early aviators. The center was hosted by the three Florida OX-5 Wings.

At this point, I would like to commend those unsung heroes - the judges! They work every day, all day long to be sure each airplane is judged accurately and fairly.

The Awards & Judging Chairman was Milton Voight of Lakeland , ably assisted by Antique Ch ief Judge Donna Morris of Lakeland , and Classic Chief Judge Dennis Gregory of Homasassa, and their group of dedi­ cated judges. The Judges Headquarters this year was a brand new, two room building. The front portion was for information where anyone with a judging question was assisted and the other room was the Conference Room where the judges met and evaluated each airplane after being judged by the teams of judges. This all made for a very organized and efficient system.

Walking around the showplane parking area, pen and paper in hand, I talked with some of the people who helped make this fly-in "one of the best ever". Their stories and pictures follow.

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Dick and Katie Gehring and their son of Radnor, PA at their first Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, shown in front of their 1944 Beech Staggerwing,

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1936 STINSON RELIANT SR-8C, NC17116

Owner: Roy Redman (EAA 83604, A IC 6600 ) Rt. 1, Box 39 Kilkenny, MN 56052 Roy purchased the 1936 Stinson in December 1973 in Oregon, and it was a "flying basket case". He had been looking for this plane for a long time because he had his very first airplane ride in 1936 in a plane just like it. His first memory of flying was as a child in Fargo where he watched the local hero aviator Ole Anderson flying passengers in a Stinson and he still remembers the thrill of that first ride. Thus was born his love of fly­ ing that has been with him ever since. Roy started out as a corporate pilot, flying 182s, 210s and Bonanzas, but has been with Northwest Orient Airlines since 1965, a decision he is glad he made.

The Restoration of the Stinson began in the Fall of 1974 and was concluded in 1980. During those six long years of restoration, every measure was taken to make the aircraft authentically original to properly represent its exact 1936 appearance. (Roy said he sent for and used the Antique IClassic Judging Manual on restoring air­ planes and followed all of the instructions.) Upon com­ pletion in 1980 he flew to the AAA Fly-In at Blakesburg, Iowa and won Grand Champion.

Roy and his 18 year old nephew, David LeClaire flew from Minnesota to Lakeland with clear weather all the way , leaving Saturday, stopping overnight at Tullahoma, Tennessee and arriving at Lakeland Sunday noon. The total flying time was 8\4 hours, cruising at 63% power at 143 mph.

The Stinson had a crowd around it constantly during .the Fly-In, with everyone admiring its elegant beauty.

Well , Roy's hard work and perseverence paid off and the Stinson won Antique Grand Champion - a well de­ served honor. Sharing in the honors were Roy's wife Judie and two small sons, a very happy family indeed.

THE 1929 PEPSI-COLA TRAVEL AIR

Pilot: Suzanne Asbury Oliver Winter Haven, FL When you see the Pepsi-Cola Travel Air plane land after doing the skywriting routine, you are a little sur­ prised to see a lovely young lady emerge. That young lady is Suzanne Asbury Oliver, of Winter Haven, Florida who has been doing the routine for three years.

Suzanne started flying at 14 and soloed at 16, and was an instructor for 1% years. She heard Pepsi was looking for a skywriter and she applied for the job, along with many others, even though her only tail-dragger time was in a Taylorcraft. She flew her "audition" in a Super Cub. She was chosen and then had to learn the skywriting technique. The routine is plotted out on the ground and computed in seconds and compass headings, like an aerobatic routine. Jack Strayer worked it out with her and then said "Go do it!" He talked her through it from the ground and she did O.K. She says the secret is doing the same thing the same way every time, count­ ing and watching compass headings. If you should lose your place, you have to go down about 200', read it, then go back up and pick up where you left off. (One time over Chicago on a freezing cold day she wrote "PPepsi".

She realized it too late - there it was for all to see - so when she got down she told them it was because she was so CCold!)

Suzanne is a bride of one month. She met her hand­ some husband Steve at the Kentucky Derby last year where she was doing her Pepsi skywriting routine, and he was towing banners in his Stearman. They had a long­ distance courtship due to their professions but love conVINTAGE AIRPLANE 7

quered all, and now to their knowledge, they are the only skywriting Ibanner towing husband Iwife team in the world. Congratulations newlyweds - keep 'em flying.

1928 SPEEDWlNG TRAVEL AIR NC5283 Owner: Fred Ware (EAA 166620) 5504 Oakway Drive Lakeland, FL 33085

Here is a story of the complete dedication of a young man and his commitment to restore a beautiful old air­ plane.

Fred worked at the Lakeland Airport and though he didn't own a plane of his own, he attended fly-ins and, seeing the beautiful old planes he decided to "join the crowd" and restore one of his own. Through an ad he found the basket case Travel Air in Miami in 1974 and thus started seven long years of perseverance and hard work. Working along with Fred and encouraging him were his father and mother. In 1975 Fred married Bon­ nie and she joined the restoration team also. They moved the plane to Brandon, Florida, which meant a 60 mile round trip three to four times a week.

The big day of the maiden flight finally arrived and their friend, Joe Araldi test flew the Travel Air for them in October 1981; everything worked really well the very first time. Fred and Mike Araldi (Joe's son) were flying formation with Joe in Mike's Command-Aire, taking air to air pictures of the memorable occasion.

It is a regal airplane with its black and orange paint scheme. The dedication and hard work paid off for the Wares when the Travel Air won the Best Biplane trophy at the Fly-In. Now that they have all this time on their hands, what are they going to do? Well , look for another antique air­ plane to restore, that's what!

1931 STINSON TRIMOTOR MODEL T Owners: Bill Brennand (EAA 13078, A IC 4061) 3282 W. Breezewood Lane Neenah, WI 54956

Byron Fredericksen

(EAA 137397, A IC 4740)

3240 W. Breezewood Lane

Neenah, WI 54956

Chuck Andreas

(EAA 97349)

3224 W. Breezewood Lane

Neenah, WI 54956

One of the most historic and popular airplanes at the Fly-In was the beautifully restored 1931 Stinson Tri­ motor Airliner, flown in from Wisconsin by Bill Bren­ nand of Neenah, Wisconsin, with Dave Jameson as co­ pilot. There was always a big crowd around the huge air­ plane and many eagerly purchased tickets for a 15 min­ ute ride to see what airline flying was like 50 years ago.

AI, Claude Gray and I joined the other passengers on one of the flights. The three 225 hp Lycoming engines sound­ ed powerful and smooth. The pilot on the flight was Dick Schmidt who flies for Air Wisconsin but was honored that he had been asked to come to Florida to help pilot the plane during the Fly-In. As we taxied out for take­ off the plane caught everyone's attention and cameras clicked away. The flight was exciting and every window offered a view of the beautiful area of Lakeland.

The Stinson is co-owned by Bill Brennand, Byron Fredericksen and Chuck Andreas, all of Neenah, Wis­ consin. The herculean effort of these three men to re­ build this airplane and restore it to its original grandeur is to be lauded indeed. You've heard of "basket cases" 8 JUNE 1982

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- this didn't even have a basket. The plane was found in

Fairbanks, Alaska, and because of its extreme deteriora­

tion it was not known if it could even be restored. How­

ever, research determined that much technical data was

available and that a complete restoration was possible.

Getting the plane from Alaska to Wisconsin took long,

arduous, discouraging years of work, trucking down the

Alaska highway, across Canada and finally to Neenah.

The restoration was started in 1977. It is all new from

the engines back and took five years of hard dedicated

work to produce this very rare and valuable antique air­

liner.

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on December 10, 1981 , near the 50th anniversary of its original first flight. It passed its flight test and was in perfect trim the first time - a tribute to the three owners for their research, knowledge and dedication. You may be interested to know they are all still good friends ­ just the way when they started the project. The Stinson won the "Best Monoplane" trophy at the Fly-In. Thank you Messrs. Brennand, Fredericksen and An­ dreas for keeping aviation history alive.

TRAVEL AIR 4000 NC397M

E. M. " Matty" l .

fixes the official ~r~(EA~ 10118), Boca R (Golda Cox Photo)

replica Super Sol t: . laIrd Airplane Co aton, Florida af­ u Ion. . nameplate to the

Owner: Tom Hegy (EAA 6849) P.O. Box 132

Hartford, WI 53027

Early March may mean Spring to most, but to Wis­ consinites it's still Winter and the experiences of 300 to 400 BELOW zero are still very fresh in one's memory.

So the lure of Florida is very enticing and the added at­ traction of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In is absolutely irrest­ ible. So a very brave and rugged Tom Hegy eyes his open cockpit Travel Air, bundles up in his snowmobile suit, and leaves Wisconsin in windy 300 temperatures.

He arrived at Tullahoma, Tennessee the first evening, a very cold and shivering fellow . The next day dawned rainy and foggy so his start was delayed, but he finally got off and flew as far as LaFayette, Georgia, where he was weathered in for 1V2 days. It finally cleared enough for him to get to Thomasville, Georgia the next day.

Hoping to get an early start the following morning, he awoke once again to fog. However, it cleared about 9:30 and he arrived at Lakeland by afternoon - four days and 15 hours flying time after leaving home. Lakeland of­ fered sunny skies and warm temperatures and Tom was seen everywhere all week long, enjoying everything the Fly-In had to offer.

His beautiful Travel Air won the "Ladies' Choice" award (or did they mean bachelor Tom?).

Tom visited us at our strip at Frostproof, Florida and then headed north once again. Following is an excerpt from his letter advising of his return trip. "The sky was clear all the way home . I just about froze to death though. From northern Florida all the way home it was cold and never got above 30°. On Saturday morning at Tullahoma it was in the middle 20's! Oh well, that's the price a person pays for fun!"

This was Tom's third trip to Sun 'n Fun in his Travel Air and I gather it won't be his last.

MATTY LAIRD'S SUPER SOLUTION

(Golda Cox Photo)

Matty and Elsie laird proudly pose by the Super Solution.

the Ford Trimotors and because of their low selling price and low operating cost, they were able to operate for about the same as railway pullman fares. The Stinson carried 10 passengers, mail and 1:: ... ggage, and even boasted having toilet facilitic:; with hot and cold running water. It cruises at 120 mph, has a wing span of 60' and is 43' long. There are two doors - one in the fuselage leading up the narrow aisle, with five single seats on each side tandem style, and one door to the cockpit for the pilot and co-pilot to enter.

The restoration was completed in November 1981 and Mr. Richard Porter of the Milwaukee GADO office issued the Airworthiness Certificate. It was first flown

One of the highlights of Sun 'n Fun '82 was the dis­ pl ay of E. M. "Matty" Laird's Super Solution, the famous racer, on loan from the EAA Museum in Wis­ consin. In 1930 Laird's Solution was created as an answer to the Travel Air Mystery Ship which had won the Thompson race in 1929. In 1930, Laird's entry be­ came the first and only biplane to win a Thompson race.

The following year the Super Solution was built and pilot Jimmy Doolittle flew it to victory in the cross coun­ try Bendix race, also setting a transcontinental speed record. It was eliminated from the Thompson race be­ cause of engine problems, but the Super Solution went on to set many other speed records.

The existence of this replica is a credit to members of the Florida Sport Aviation Antique and Classic As­ sociation (FSAACA) and EAA Chapter 37. In 1974 these two groups dedicated themselves to restoring the Super Solution, and with the help of the EAA Museum it was completed in 1979. The plane was on display at Oshkosh '80 where Matty Laird and Jimmy Doolittle were re­ united in honoring ceremonies.

(Continued on Page 13) VINTAGE AIRPLANE 9

By Bob Wilson

(EAA 9702, Ale 157)

9420 N.W. 125th Avenue

Ocala, FL 32671

All Photos by Bob Wilson and Mike Keedy

The rare and beautiful airplane pictured here is a Waco ZPF-6, owned by Mike Keedy (EAA 98957, A IC 6972), a Purdue University mathematics professor.

In 1936 and 1937 the famous F-series Wacos reached a pinnacle in the evolution of their design. In those years the Waco Fs were produced and sold as the most beauti­ ful and deluxe sport biplanes in the U.S. The fastest of the F-models since the introduction of the F-series in 1930, these beautiful airplanes were outstanding per­ formers.

In 1936 and 1937, the cabin model Wacos were heavily favored by the buying public, and the deluxe sport models were expensive (basic price in 1936 was $7835 .. . a lot of money back then). In the two years of their production , the company manufactured exactly eight of these airplanes, all under ATC #586.

Fitted with the Jacobs L-4 engine of 245 hp, the air­ planes were designated as model YPF and were fitted with a blister engine cowl. With the Jacobs L-5 engine of 285 hp they were designated ZPF and were fitted with a smooth cowl. Those that were manufactured in 1936 were called F-6s and those manufactured in 1937 were called F-7s, with one exception. The last F-6 was not completed until February, 1937, hence the manufacture date is officially 1937.

The ZPFs were approved for Edo type 45-2880 floats, and at least one of them was actually operated on floats for a time. The Waco plant in Troy, Ohio built a total of three ZPF-6s and two YPF-6s. They built two ZPF-7s and one YPF-7, the latter sold in Japan. Of the eight F-6 10 JUNE 1982

and F-7 sport models built, there are two flying today, this ZPF-6 and a ZPF-7 owned by Al Womack, a Delta Airlines captain, from New Orleans, Louisiana.

The well-known Waco trainer of World War II, the UPF-7, or PT-14, evolved from the previous Waco F models and 600 of them were built under ATC #642.

The superficial similarity between the sport models and the trainers is easily seen from a glance at photographs.

There are substantial differences between them, how­ ever. The sport models, the YPFs and ZPFs, were three­ place open cockpit biplanes boasting a sliding canopy and heat for the rear cockpit which serves as the pilot's "office". The front windshield is held in place by Dzus fasteners and can be removed. The cockpit can then be covered with a metal cover hatch.

The landing gear on the trainers was wider and farther forward than on the sport models. The tread of the trainers was 100", while the sport models used a 77" tread, as did most of the cabin model Wacos. While the trainers had a gas capacity of 50 gallons in two center­ section tanks, the sport models could carry an additional 25 gallons in two outboard tanks in the upper wings.

There are many internal differences between the sport models and the trainers. Both the sport models and the trainers used the one-piece Curtiss-Reed aluminum alloy propeller as standard equipment. Options for the sport models included controllable pitch propeller, landing lights, flares, radio, wheel pants, cockpit cover, leather upholstery and custom paint schemes.

The airplane featured here is a ZPF-6, the only one with a 1937 date of manufacture. The original owner was The Texas Company who bought the airplane in March of 1937 and gave it the Texaco airplane number 25. It was painted in the Texaco colors, red with white trim and green pinstripe. The airplane was assigned to the domestic sales department and was used in corporate business for 3V2 years. It was then sold to Hawthorne Flying Service of Charleston, South Carolina in Novem­

I Arnold Nieman (EAA 10077, AlC 449) holds the upper left wing panel. The bay for the 12.5 gal. outboard fuel tank (one of two) is visible here.

ber, 1940. The original purchase price was $9716 and the airplane was sold for $1200. Vital statistics of the ZPF-6 are as follows: ATC Number 586

A beautiful shot of the uncovered fuselage. Note the pleated and rolled upholstery on the rear cockpit bulkhead. The land足 ing gear on the sport models was narrower and further aft than on the trainers.

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1936 ZPF-6

3-place open land or sea biplane L-5 Jacobs, 285 hp Curtiss-Reed propeller #55501 Top Speed - 156 mph Cruise Speed - 141 mph Landing Speed - 45 mph Climb, First Minute - 1250 ft.. /min.

Service Ceiling - 19,500 ft..

Fuel - 75 gallons, 17 gph Length - 22' 0" Height - 8' 5" Span - 30' 0" Empty Weight - 1713 lbs.

Gross Weight - 2650 lbs., 2850 lbs. as seaplane Basic Standard Price In 1936 - $7835 (Continued on Page 24)

Mike Keedy in his 1937 Waco ZPF-6, NC17470, SIN 4383. The front cockpit is covered in this photo. This same Waco is piC足 tured in Vol. 6 of Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft, pp. 307-308.

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The modern instruments and electronics make this a practi足 cal traveling airplane.

Three of the four upper wing fuel tank caps are shown here, also the sliding canopy and removable front cockpit cover.

These are the sport model Waco YPFs and ZPFs. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11

'L'PLANE

_________ LINEAG E_________

By E. E. "Buck" Hilbert (EAA 21, Ale 5) 8102 Leech Drive Union,IL 60190

(Photos by Ed Burns) The Army Air Corps had a whole series of "0" planes in use long before the Army asked the manufacturers to participate in the "Great Maneuvers" in Tennessee and Louisiana in 1941. These "0" types included some names still very familiar today, and a few that are now history. On active duty in 1941 were Thomas Morse 0-19s, Douglas 0-38s, 0-43s and the 0-46; North American 0-47s, Stinson's 0-49s and the Curtiss 0-52.

Our own EAA Museum had a prime example of the 0-52 donated a few years back by B&F Aircraft Supply, Oak Lawn, Illinois.

This WW II vintage Aeronca L-3 was photographed In 1979 at Lewis-Lockport, IL.

Piper L-4 painted in WW II colors, owned by Dr. Lou Antonac­

ci, Hampshire, IL. 12 JUNE 1982

They were still experimenting with Bellanca's YO-50, and Ryan had a real Dragonfly with their YO-51. In the main, these were all big, heavy airplanes with sophisti­ cated engines and airframes that required technicians who were in very short supply in the ground forces in those days. The stick, wire and rag men were in short supply too.

What was needed was the simplicity of the Piper J-3s, the Aeronca TCs and the Taylorcraft DCs. They were sturdy, cheap enough to be expendable , and yet durable enough to get the job done. Also, they could be spliced together by draftees from the motor pool , if need be. The rag could be patched with a little pot of dope and a piece of bed sheet, and the engine could be swapped for another one in a very short time if need be. A new prop could be uncrated and in place in the time it takes to tell about it. Another very rewarding asset was the ability to operate from 600 foot semi-prepared strips which were much too small for any other aircraft.

This was even more in evidence after the Army pro­ duced their first "L-1", another big airplane with a 280 Lycoming which like all the rest of the earlier "0" planes was just a little too sophisticated for the average G.I. use. The specifications of the Stinson L-1 follow: Span - 50 feet 10.875 inches; length - 33 feet 6.5 inches; height ­ 9 feet 10 inches; empty weight ­ 2,591 pounds; useful load - 731 pounds; gross weight ­ 3,322 pounds; fuel - 47 gallons; oil - 5 gallons.

There is no doubt that alongside a Cub the L-1 was big, but it was a real performer. The performance figures include take-off over a 50 foot obstacle at 391 feet! Ser­ vice ceiling was over 20,000 feet and cruise was 121 mph.

But just imagine trying to hide this guy in the trees, or push that 3000 pounds through the mud. This was a lot of airplane for the job.

The Bellancas and Ryans were even bigger with greater span, more weight and more sophistication. The Bellanca YO-50 even had that new fangled inverted Ranger V-12, the V-770, an aircooled upside down V-12 that put out 315 hp. The Dragonfly had a 52 foot span and sported a P&W Wasp Junior of 420 hp. These gas drinkers really presented logistics problems too as they had to have avgas. The little 65s would run on about any­ thing available at the motor pool.

So enter the "L" Planes . .. let's take them in their order of designation and start with the L-2 by Taylor­ craft.

Officially designated the D-65, it was a two place tandem and was issued ATC #746. Span was 35 ft.

5 in.; length - 22 ft. 9 in.; height - 7 ft.; and the gross weight was 1200 lbs. It carried 14 gallons of fuel giving it a range of almost four hours at economy cruise, and if need be it could cover about 300 miles in that time. This aircraft participated in many significant experiments that led to the refinement of Army Aviation techniques.

And that verse , "Over fences, Under wires, We are known as Army Fliers!" was, I think, directly attribut­ able to this machine. We'll try to get into the features of the individual airplanes later in articles devoted strictly to each type.

Next, the Aeronca L-3 ATC #757 a direct de­ scendant of the T A models, was somewhat modified with a greenhouse and an empty weight of 870 lbs. Aeronca always did build them lighter than everyone else. Span was 35 ft.; length - 21 ft. 10 in.; height - 9 ft.; and gross weight 1300 lbs. Slower than the others, about 80 mph, it also had a much lower service ceiling and rate of climb. It was admittedly a little doggy, but again it did the job very nicely .. . even at 80 mph.

Now the Piper L-4 which was probably the most sought after of the three. No ATC on this one, but we all

know it was a modified J-3 . (Just ask Dick Wagner of Wag-Aero who holds the manufacturing rights.) Span was 35 ft. 2.5 in.; length - 22 ft. 3 in.; height - 6 ft. 8 in. ; empty weight - 750 lbs.; and gross weight - 1170 lbs.

It claimed a cruise of 85 mph, a 12,000 ft. service ceiling and was a lot of fun to fly. Piper produced about 20 a month all through the war years, delivering about 6000 in total.

All Pipers weren't Vs , I might hasten to add. A heap of them were plain J-3s that went to various W.T.S. (War Training School) contract operators who gave pre-pre­ flight training to the College Training Detachments, pri­ mary flight training to the WTS pilots who later became the nucleous for our Primary Flight Schools for the mili­ tary, and some went to the newly formed CAP for their use. In any event Piper made history and had an enviable record for producing light aircraft during the wartime period.

These three then, were the forerunners and the "proof of the concept machines". From then on we be­ gan to resophisticate the operation and design for spe­ cific purposes, but I'll get into that in later articles. Right now I'm deep into the human aspects of these operations and I hope to have a few names, dates and personal stories for the next issue.

SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN ...

(Continued from Page 9)

This year at Sun 'n Fun Matty Laird affixed the nameplate to the instrument panel of the Super Solution.

This ceremony, held on Saturday morning was not only to honor Matty Laird , but to give just credit to the many FSAACA members and friends who dedicated so many years of painstaking effort and money. The FSAACA was presented with a framed commemorative of the Super Solution Project which will rightfully be hung in the new and exciting Headquarters building at the Sun 'n Fun site. It was all great fun and I am sure a huge thrill to those who dedicated so much of themselves to the project.

Following is a list of Antique /Classic award winners at Sun 'n Fun '82: ANTIQUES Grand Champion -

Stinson Reliant SR-8C, NCl7116 Roy Redman, Kilkenny, MN Silver Age 1928-1932 - Fairchild KR-21 , NC362N - Dolph Overton, Smithfield, NC Contemporary Age 1933-1945 - Stearman PT-17, N5815V - George Thompson, Senoia, GA Best Custom - Monocoupe, NX1161 - Bud Dake, Berkeley, MO Best WW II Era - N3N-3, NC2219 - Benny Britt, Tucker, GA Best Biplane - Travel Air D-4000, NC5283 - Fred Ware, Lakeland , FL Best Monoplane - Stinson Trimotor, NC11170 Andreas, Brennand & Fredericksen, Neenah, WI Best Open Cockpit - Waco ZPF-6 , NC17470 Mike Keedy, Ocala, FL Best Cabin - Piper J-3 Cub , NC23249 - Tom Mc­ Falls, Cantonment, FL Ladies' Choice - Travel Air 4000, NC397M - Tom Hegy, Hartford, WI Outstanding WW II Era - Aeronca L-3 , NC46893 ­ Rocky Sawyer, Lakeland , FL Outstanding Biplane - Beech Staggerwing NC16M - Dick Gehring, Radnor, PA Outstand i ng Custom - Spartan, N97DC - Don Cassidy, Martinsville, IN -

CLASSICS Grand Champion -

Buck Hilbert and Bill Stegall own this authentically restored WW II Stinson L-S Sentinel. It is painted In the colors of Gen. Patton's L-S assigned to the 3rd Armored Division.

Fairchild F -24, N81222 - Mar­ tin D. Propst, Jacksonville, FL Best Restored - Up to 100 hp - Cessna 140, N76688 - Wendell Ware, Mt. Perry, OH Best Restored - Up to 165 hp - Piper PA-20, N2515P - Geoffrey L. Newcombe, Vero Beach, FL Best Restored - Over 165 hp - Cessna 195, N4372N - Rod Spanier, Lakeland, FL Best Custom - Up to 100 hp - Luscombe 8A, N71931 - John H. Best, Lakeland, FL Best Custom - 101 to 165 hp - Globe Swift, N90373 - William Jennings, Dalton, GA Best Custom - Over 165 hp - Republic RC-3 Sea Bee, N113G - R. W. Foot, Willimantic, CT Ladies' Choice - Stinson 108-1, N97128 - Arthur Henderson, Lakeland, FL Outstanding Aircraft - Cessna 140A, N3796V Maynard Barker, Temple Terrace, FL Outstanding Aircraft - Champion 7FC, N4869E Floy & Rocky Sawyer, Lakeland, FL Outstanding Aircraft - Aeronca 7 AC, N2300E Bill Bond, Miami , FL Outstanding Aircraft - Luscombe Sedan, N1634B - Robert Cunningham, Cleburne, TX REPLICA Grand Champion -

A Cessna L-19 Bird Dog serving Civil Air Patrol duty after the Korean War.

Great Lakes, N425 -

Bob Wil­

son, Ocala, FL VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13

Completed aircraft restored to its WW II configuration.

Aircraft ready for take-off, first flight following the test flights. The young lady passenger is one of our very active volunteers.

14 JUNE 1982

THE RESTORATION OF A FLEET

"CORNELL"

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C-GCWC

By Jack L. Stead

(EAA 46085)

181 Lavinia Street

Fort Erie, Ontario

Canada L2A 2G1

(Photos By The Author)

In 1930 Major R. H. Fleet of Consolidated Aircraft of Buffalo, New York built a small factory on the outskirts of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. This was to be used in the manufacture and sales of his "Fleet Model 2" trainer in Canada and its exporting countries. He formed a com­ pany registered under the name of "Fleet Aircraft of Canada Limited", and started production in the 60' x 120' building with approximately ten employees. Inci­ dentally, the company became Canadian owned in 1936, with a name change to "Fleet Aircraft Limited". The company's present name is Fleet Industries, a division of Ronyx Corporation Limited, with a payroll of close to 1,000 and has an enclosed area of 500,540 square feet.

Early in the 1940s the company received a contract from the Royal Canadian Air Force to manufacture for them the Fairchild M-62A3 Cornell trainer. Total pro­ duction of this aircraft at Fleet was in excess of 2,000 with up to 20 a day off of the line during peak produc­ tion periods. Fairchild had several models of this train­ ers, the PT-19, PT-19A, PT-19B, PT-23 and the PT-26.

The basic design was the same for all models, differences being in the cockpit enclosures and power plants. Fleet built the PT-26, known here as the model M-62A3 Cor­ nell with the Ranger L-440-3 engine.

As you remember, or at least have heard, these train­ ers plus many others were badly needed at the time.

These trainers were used to train our boys in the basic arts of flying and then on to fill their countries' needs for pilots. To aid in Canada's war effort and to show their thanks to all who had gone over to help in this effort, the employees of Fleet donated both the labor and materials needed to build one of the trainers. This aircraft, the one­ thousandth off of the assembly line at Fleet was named the "Spirit of Fleet" and was presented to the R.C.A.F. in a special ceremony on October 21 , 1943.

In 1978 a group of volunteers at Fleet formed a com­ mittee to decide on and carry out a project to help com­ memorate Fleet's 50th Anniversary in 1980. The project decided on was the restoration of a Fairchild (Fleet built) M-62A Cornell as donated to the war effort on October 21 , 1943. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Incor­ porated in Hamilton, Ontario had bits and pieces of two or three of these aircraft in various stages of disrepair.

We were informed that we were welcome to help our­ selves.

The bits and pieces loaded at Hamilton , Ontario, on its way to Fort Erie. Note - the CF-100 jet in the baCkground.

On September 10, 1978, a group of volunteers jour­ neyed to Hamilton to pick out the best of the parts (we made some mistakes, so we made other trips and made exchanges). When we arrived back at the plant and un­ loaded it, the volunteers either as singles or groups picked out the sections or parts that they would restore.

The wings and most of the tail end are made of wood, so after 35 years some deterioration had set in, surprisingly though some of the parts were in very good condition.

The stabilizer required repairs to the internal structure and new plywood skins. The outer wing sections needed repairs to the skins and to some inboard trailing edge ribs. The wing center section required an almost com­ plete rebuild, spars, ribs and new skins. The fuselage is of a welded tubular construction. Three or four of the tubes required repair and /or replacement, however, cor­ rosion was only minor. The engine was found free of cor­ rosion and ·an offer from an engine shop in Toronto to do a top overhaul was accepted , with thanks. The pro­ peller was found on the recreation room wall of a volun­ teer. It was serviceable, donated and accepted with thanks. All instruments required and received a com­ plete overhaul.

We found that with the amount of work needed (what VINTAGE AIRPLANE 15

Wing center secti on trailing edge ribs - as received.

New trailing edge ribs being installed to newly repaired spar.

with parts impossible to get, so having to make them and no drawings to work to), we were not ready for the an­ niversary show. However, though incomplete it was as­ sembled and put on display, following which it was dis­ assembled and the work continued.

One more year was spent to complete the work and have it ready to fly. The test flight was made September 5, 1981 and with a good report. The aircraft was finished in the original R.C.A.F. colours using the same number and name the "Spirit of Fleet II", as of 38 years before.

The aircraft was certified airworthy by the Depart­ ment of Transport Canada (D.O.T. ) and carries the registration letters C-GCWC. All 22 A.D. notes and bul-

letins have been incorporated.

On September 26, 1981, a flight of aircraft from the "Canadian Warplane Heritage Incorporated" arrived in Fort Erie. The flight included Harvards, an Anson and DeHavilland Ch ipmunk. Following their arrival, our President Mr. Ron Fraser presented the log books of C-GCWC to the Heritage officers. The aircraft is now a part of their flying and static display.

Many thanks must go to those who worked so hard for the completion of the project and especially to our Sales Manager for his driving force. One sad note was the untimely death of Doug MacRitchie on his way down to work on t he project. •

Wing center section, rear spar. Damage caused by the use of wire nails in a previous repair. These had rusted and caused wood deterioration.

Repaired spar, awaiting installation of plates.

16 JUNE 1982

Center stage at Kelch's. The runway is out of the picture to the right.

TURKEY DAY AT KELCH'S ­ THE LAST OF THE BEST

Comments & Photography by Ted Koston (EAA 44514, AlC 131) 38 Le Moyne Parkway Oak Park, IL 60302

Al and Lois Kelch's well maintained and manicured air strip_near Cedarburg, Wisconsin was once again the scene for their Turkey Day Fly-In this past September.

In spite of rather hazy weather conditions, no less than fIfty airplanes found their way to the Kelch's picturesque air strip.

Many first class airplanes showed up including Ken Williams' award-winning 1937 Porterfield 35-70 and Gar Williams' EAA and AAA Grand Champion 1928 Cessna AW. Probably the highlight of the day was the flight of the 1911 Curtiss Pusher flown by Dale Crites of Waukesha, Wisconsin. To begin with, much activity was directed towards getting the machine ready to fly , properly warming up the water-cooled V-8 engine (OX-5) and pointing the plane directly down the air strip for take-off.

(Remember the nose wheel is not steerable!) The unique sound of a slow turning engine gives the impression that flight is ;:tlmost effortless in the old Curtiss. Certainly the skilled hands of Dale Crites at the controls make it look easy. Most everyone at the Turkey Day Fly-In realized what a rare treat we were enjoying.

Good fellowship reigned supreme during the big pic­ nic dinner. Seven turkeys were expertly grilled and served along with buckets of hot buttered com on the cob. A genuine ice cream making machine was kept busy throughout the afternoon providing ice cream for young and old alike . Once again, Al and Lois Kelch proved what fabulous hosts they are.

Everyone privileged to attend this unique and in­ credible fly-in is indebted to the Kelches for creating what has become one of the highlights of the year. The setting is magnificent and it would be truly difficult to find a nicer place to fly to.

Hopefully the pictures will help to explain what we mean.•

AI and Lois Kelch.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 17

Mary Morris, Hampshire, IL starts to flare for lan_d ing in her.

1929 Travel Air 0-4000, NC90SS, S'N S69.

Gathered around the old master, Steve Wittman, are Jim Stark, Ken Williams, Chuck Faber and Norm Shuff. Jim Hall stands in back with cap on.

Arriving at Kelch's Turkey Fly-In are Bob Mick, Waukesha, WI and Karen Jenquln in Bob's '46 Luscombe SA, N71940, S'N 3367. Bob has owned this airplane for seven years.

Jim Damron (left) and Dick Hill, Harvard, IL had just arrived In the Hill's E-2 and J-2 Cubs. (40 horses each!)

Tom Rench, Racine, WI approaches In his rare 1935 Beech B.17L, NC14417, S'N 30, currently the oldest Staggerwlng flying.

Ken and Shirley Williams arrive from Portage, WI in their 1937 Porterfield 35-70, NC17037, S'N 237.

18 JUNE 1982

Among the well-fed guests was this happy group. L to R standing: Norm Petersen, Jim Stark, Carol Karlman, Joe Si足 mandl, George Hinkens, Augie Wegner and Norm Shuff.

Kneeling: Loretta Petersen, Rosie Stark, Jim Hall, Wally Mit足 chell, Dave Broadfoot and John Karlman.

John Kalas, Milwaukee, WI flies by in his 1939 Lambert pow足 ered Monocoupe 90A, N19434, SIN A784.

An appreciative audience watches Dale Crites fly by in his 1911 Curtiss Pusher.

Portrait of a "Champion" and his family: Gail, Mary Alice, Gar and David Williams, Naperville, IL in front of their Cessna AW.

Wally and Lois Mitchell, Brookfield, WI own this 1930 Waco RNF, N127Y, SIN 3287. The Mitchells own and operate Capi足 tol Airport, a haven for sport aircraft on Milwaukee's west side.

This beautifully restored 1918 Ford Model T truck looks right at home at the Turkey Day Fly-In. It's owned by neighbor Dick Bailey.

Discussing how to photograph airplanes while sitting on a rail fence are (L-R) Ed Bums, Art Morgan, George Meade and Bob Herman.

Editor's Note: Due to an unfortunate accident (reported to be 100% pilot error) at a nearby private strip re足 cently, and the subsequent lawsuit which found the pro足 perty owner guilty, Al and Lois have decided not to host this popular fly-in again. It is tragic that enjoyable, family oriented events such as this are becoming a thing of the past because of the possibility of legal action that could be brought against the innocent landowner.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 19

NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Notice is hereby given that an annual business meet­ ing of the members of the EAA Antique/Classic Division will be held on Saturday, August 7, 1982 at 10:30 a.m.

(Central Daylight Time) at the 30th Annual Convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., Wittman Field, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Notice is hereby further given that the annual elec­ tion of officers and directors of the EAA Antique /Classic Division will be conducted by ballot distributed to the members along with this June issue of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Said ballot must be returned properly marked to the Ballot Tally Committee, EAA Antique / Classic Division, Box 229, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130, and received no later than July 31, 1982.

Espie M. Joyce, Jr., Chairman Nominating Committee M. C. "Kelly" Viets, Secretary EAA Antique /Classic Division

GEORGE YORK Mansfield, Ohio Gorman-Rupp Company

George learned to fly in the U.S. Navy during WW II . He soloed an Aeronca Chief in March , 1943 at Helena, Montana, and as a Naval Aviator, flew Martin PBM Mariner flying boats in the SW Pacific.

He graduated from Ashland College in Ashland , Ohio and was hired by Gorman-Rupp Company where he is currently Manager of Product Development.

George became interested in vintage and homebuilt air­ craft in 1957 and has since restored several Aeroncas, a Taylorcraft, and is now restoring a Beech DI7S. He is a charter member of the Staggerwing Museum and is Secretary !Treasurer and Newsletter Editor of the Stag­ gerwing Club.

George joined EAA in 1962 and has been an active judge at Oshkosh since 1970. He is Chairman of the Classic Judging Committee and has been on the Antique/Classic Board of Directors since August of 1980.

W. BRAD THOMAS, JR. Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Manufacturer

Born in High Point, North Carolina, Brad was edu­ cated at McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tennessee; MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and High Point Col­ lege. His flying career began at the age of 16 when he soloed and obtained his private license in 1938. The ad­ vent of World War II encouraged his enlistment in the Army Air Corps as a pilot. He graduated from British Flying Training School No.5, Clewiston, Florida with both Air Corps and RAF wings, was transferred to the 7th Ferry Group, Air Transport Command, Great Falls, Montana where he ferried most types of Air Corps planes, fighters up through transport C-54s.

Today he holds a commercial license with single and multi-engine land, and instrument ratings, and remains actively flying with his Gyrocopter and VW powered Scamp, both built by him, a Mooney for travel, and a D17R Staggerwing. He is currently the incumbent Presi­ dent of the Antique /Classic Division. Brad and his wife, Ferne, have five children, of which one is an active pilot.

20 JUNE 1982

AL KELCH Mequon, Wisconsin Manufacturer

Al started his own company in 1950, "The Kelch Corp.", which is now a conglomerate of five small manu­ facturing companies in the industrial plastic field.

AI's interest in airplanes goes back to his childhood in the 1920s when he would sit on his father's lap and fly in his uncle's Jenny whenever the Jenny came to town barnstorming.

He is a lifetime member of EAA and AAA. He was president of the Wisconsin Chapter of AAA for two terms, and a director of Antique /Classic Division of EAA for three terms. He served as editor of The VIN­ TAGE AIRPLANE from January 1976 until February 1978.

He currently owns and flies a 1939 Piper J-3 Cub, a 1939 Franklin Sport biplane, a 1931 Travel Air 12Q, and a 1931 American Eaglet. An American Eaglet, an E-2 Cub, a Travel Air D4000, and a Fairchild 24 are his cur­ rent restoration projects.

ART MORGAN Milwaukee, Wisconsin Oster Service Division

Art Morgan began flying in 1961 and received his private license in 1962. In 1965 he went on to get his commercial rating.

He has been a member of EAA since 1962, and was parking airplanes at the EAA Conventions in Rockford, Illinois.

Art was one of the first to start building a KR-l, and although he did not complete his project, he was instru­ mental in the completion of two of the little birds.

In 1974 he and his wife, Kate, purchased a 1939 Lus­ combe 8-C, which he promptly rebuilt. After two years of flying the Luscombe, Art and several friends organ­ ized the American Luscombe Club.

Art has served the EAA as a museum volunteer for several years; as Classic parking chairman at Oshkosh and also as Antique /Classic parking chairman.

Art has been a Director of the Antique /Classic Divi­ sion since 1978.

M. C. "KELLY" VIETS Stilwell, Kansas Consulting Engineer, Self-Employed

Kelly entered the consulting engineer field in 1938 and spent World War II designing airports and base facilities for the U.S. government. He started his own firm, Viets Consulting Engineers, in 1954. He is a regis­ tered professional engineer and holds membership in numerous professional societies. Kelly spent a lot of his younger days around Kansas City Municipal and Fairfax airports, seeing Benny Howard's "Ike" make its first flights , the Travel Air Mystery Ship on the way to Cleve­ land, all the early airliners, etc. He started flight instruc­ tion in 1938 in a 55 hp Porterfield and finally got his ticket on the G.!. Bill in 1946. Kelly and his wife, Edna, own an Ercoupe and Stinson 108-2. He has been a Direc­ tor of EAA's Antique /Classic Division since it was orig­ inated, and is currently the Secretary. Kelly and Edna have three children.

ROBERT E. KESEL Rochester, NY

MORTON W. LESTER Martinsville, Virginia Builder-Developer and Real Estate Investor

Morton is President of The Lester Corporation and Vice-President of Motor Imports, Inc. He is Executive Vice-President of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, and a board member of several other civic, gov­ ernmental , business and humanitarian organizations.

Morton was soloed by his father at the age of 10 in a Piper Cub. He currently owns several prototype antiques such as the Davis, Low Wing Aeronca, and Johnson Rocket. His current ship is a civilian Howard DGA-15P. He also owns a rare Travel Air 6000B and a Monocoupe 110 Special. Morton is a Director of the EAA Aviation Foundation, and a past chairman of the Classic Judging Team of Oshkosh. He is past president of EAA Chapter 395 (NC, SC, and VA Antique Airplane Foundation).

Morton is one of the founders of the Antique /Classic Division and has been a Director since its inception.

Morton and his wife, Margaret, have three children.

Bob is a native of Rochester, NY and a graduate of the University of Rochester.

He soloed a J-3 Cub in 1939 and received his Com­ mercial License with Flight Instructor Rating as well as several Ground Instructor Ratings the following year.

After instructing in the CPT Program, he served as a design engineer and engineering test pilot on NDRC / OSRD programs at the U of R Institute of Optics includ­ ing OSS clandestine night landing systems, UV and IR night vision systems and various optical gunsights.

He has operated an aerobatic flight school with his son Greg and owned various aircraft: Piper 250 Comanche, Twin Comanche, Aztec, Bellanca Decathlon, Stinson 108, Cessna 172, 150 and 140s.

He helped found Antique /Classic Chapter 6 and the Rochester Community Project to restore the Cunningham­ Hall GA-36 prototype.

He has been Co-Chairman of A /C Division Aircraft Parking and Flight Safety at Oshkosh for many years and is currently serving as a Division Director.

Bob recently retired from Eastman Kodak Company as an engineering group manager.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 21

BORDEN'S AEROPLANE POSTERS FROM THE 1930'S Article N umber 22, Poster Number 4, Series Num ber 2

By Lionel Salisbury (EAA 114523) S even Harper R oad Brampton, Ontario Canada L6W 2W3

THE DOUGLAS "DOLPHIN" AMPHIBIAN ­ Twin Motored Air and Water Yacht - 8 Passenger

This is the first in our series of posters from the col­ lection of Mr. Marion McClure of Bloomington, Illinois.

We started out some time ago with a collection of eigh­ teen Borden Posters that had been saved in Canada in 1936. As the series was presented on the pages of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE , we started to receive mail from various readers in the United States to indicate that the series had actually originated there, several years earlier.

Mr. Cedric Galloway of Hesperia, California provided three posters from his collection and they have been pub­ lished in the August and September, 1980 and the May, 1982 issues. Mr. McClure sent in his collection of post­ ers, and from them we will be able to offer six additional posters that have not previously been included in this series.

Both Mr. Galloway and Mr. McClure collected their posters in 1933 and 1934. Mr. McClure reports that his family wound up with almost a complete collection, be­ 22 JUNE 1982

cause his younger brother refused to drink milk in those days, unless it was flavored with "Malted Milk Drink".

Every can of the beverage had a coupon attached, which would provide" one free airplane poster, when returned to the company for redemption. The posters were approxi­ mately 19" x 11" on stiff card. They were printed in black and white, although some of the early ones had a slight buff tint as a second color. On the back of each poster were descriptive notes and a line drawing that gave specifications of the aircraft depicted. A total of 30 different posters were provided to airplane fans in the various series offered to the U.S.A. and Canada.

The notes from the back of the poster follow. As you can see from this material, the "Douglas Dolphin" was a pretty classy ship.

NEXT MONTH - THE BELLANCA "AIR BUS" - The Largest Single Engine Transport- 12 Passengers

o THE DOUGLAS "DOLPHIN" AMPHIBIAN

Twin Motored Air and Water Yacht 8 Passenger

DESCRIPTION OF DOUGLAS "DOLPHIN"

AMPHIBIAN

The Dolphin is a twin-engined, high wing monoplane amphibian developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company for commercial and private use. The hull is of dural con足 struction throughout and is divided by bulkheads into six watertight compartments: bow compartment, forward baggage and anchor compartment, 50 cu. ft. capacity.

Access is through a door and through the forward hatch.

Working from this hatch the anchoring and buoying is accomplished with no danger of the anchor man coming into contact with the propellers.

Cockpit and Controls: The cockpit contains 97 cu. ft., is very comfortable, and affords excellent visibility for both pilot and co-pilot. Entrance to the cockpit is made through a door which leads down into the cabin or through a door overhead.

Instruments: 1 Magnetic Compass, 1 Bank and Turn Indicator, 1 Clock, 2 Oil Pressure Gauges, 2 Oil Ther足 mometers, 1 Voltmeter, 1 Pressure Gauge, 1000 lb. , 1 Alt imeter, 1 Air Speed Indicator, 1 Master Switch, 2 Ig足 nition Switches, 2 Tachometers, 2 Gasoline Gauges, 1 Ammeter.

Cabin: The passengers' cabin is 10 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 4 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches high, making a capacity of a little more than 200 cu. ft. Six deluxe ad足 justable chairs with head rests are installed. The cabin is well ventilated and, due to the remote location of the engines, is exceptionally quiet. Six large windows give the passengers unobstructed view. The lavatory, aft of the cabin, is fully equipped and is supplied with running water . The rear baggage compartment is located aft of the companionway and contains 30 cu. ft. of space.

SPECIFICATIONS

Wing Span . . .... . ........ . ..... ... ........ . .. .. 60 ft.

Length Overall . .... .. . . . . ... . .. . .. ........ 42 ft. 6 in.

Height Overall .. . . . . ... ......... . . . ....... 14 ft. 7 in.

Chord (Tapered) . .. ... . ... ... . . . .. .... 132 in. to 84 in.

Dihedral . .... . ..... . .. .. . . ... . ... . ..... . . ..... .... ()O

Incidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ()O

Engines (Each 300 hp) Total ... . .... . .. . ... . ... 600 hp

Propellers (Hamilton Standard), Diameter. . . . . . . . . 9 ft.

AREAS

Wing Area Less Ailerons .. .... .... . ........ 515 sq. ft.

Total Wing Area (Including Ailerons) . . .. .... 565 sq. ft.

Auxiliary Wing Area ...... .. ....... ... . . . .. . 50 sq. ft.

WEIGHTS (POUNDS)

Weight Empty .. . .... .. ... . . . .... . .. .. . . . .. . 5610 lbs.

Useful Load . ....... . ..... . .. .. ... .. ... .. .... 2590 lbs.

Gross Weight . . . ..... ...... .. . . .. .. . . . ... ... 8200 lbs.

Payload With 90 Gal. Gas . . ... . .... . . .. ... .. 2050 lbs.

Payload With 120 Gal. Gas .. . ......... . ..... 1510 lbs.

Fuel Capacity (180 Gal.) .. . .... ... .. ... . ... . . 1080 lbs.

Oil Capacity (18 Gal.) . . ... ...... ... ........ .. 135 lbs.

Crew (1) and Passengers (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1440 lbs.

Wing Loading .. ...... .... . .... . .. .. 14.5 lbs. per sq. ft.

Power Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.67 lbs. per hp

PERFORMANCE

High Speed At Sea Level . ... .. .... ........... 146 mph

Landing Speed At Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 mph

Rate Of Climb . .. . .. . ............. .. ... ...... 875 fpm

Cruising Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 mph

Service Ceiling ....... .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . ....... 16,200 ft.

Range ......... . ... .... .......... .... ....... . 650 mi.

Endurance .. .. .... . .. . ... .......... . . ..... . . ... 6 hrs.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 23

THE WACO ZPF-6 ...

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This airplane, NC17470, had several different owners over the years. In 1960 it was discovered by Walt Weber, then of Des Moines, Iowa. He found the airplane being used as a duster in Arkansas, bought it and spent several years restoring it. He sold it to George Arents, an air­ line pilot from Miami, Florida. George flew the airplane to the National Waco Fly-In at Hamilton, Ohio in 1964 and later flew it to the Reno Air Races. A ferry pilot, bringing the airplane back to Miami from Reno, was in­ volved in a landing accident and the airplane was severe­ ly damaged, reducing it to a basket case.

In 1978 the remains of NC17470 were acquired by Mike Keedy who lives in Indiana but winters in Florida.

What was left of the airplane was shipped to Ocala, Florida, where Arnold and Virginia Nieman, operators of Custom Aircraft, Inc., completely rebuilt the airplane.

Arnold is one of the best woodworking aircraft restora­ tion experts in the country, as can be seen by this beauti­ ful example. Arnold and Virginia spent some 18 months in the restoration. All wood was replaced and all parts

were refurbished or replaced. The airplane was covered with Stits fabric and finished with Stits polyurethane process, in the original Texaco colors. A freshly over­ hauled Jacobs A-2 engine was installed, turning a 98" Curtiss-Reed propeller with a mirror finish. The avionics and instruments are all new and modern, and the air­ craft is fully IFR-equipped, including altitude-reporting transponder and RNAV. No antennas are visible, how­ ever, since they are all mounted inside of the fabric covering. Except for a few details, such as the avionics, the configuration of the airplane is authentic, not modi­ fied.

The first sizeable fly-in attended by Mike in his newly-restored Waco was the Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In at Lakeland, Florida, March 1982, where the plane re­ ceived the award for the best open cockpit antique. We expect to see more of this beautiful airplane, which Mike sometimes affectionately refers to as "Big Red", as he plans to attend the National Waco Club Fly-In at Hamil­ ton, Ohio in June, Oshkosh in August, and other fly-ins of antique or interesting airplanes. •

CALENDER OF EVENTS

JUNE 4-6 - MERCED. CAUFORNIA - Silver Anniversary West Coast Fly-In at Merced Municipal Airport. For information contact Dee Humann. P.O. Box 2312. Merced. CA 95344. 209/358-3487.

JUNE 6 - DeKALB, ILUNOIS - EM Chapter 241 and MST Aviation co-sponsor Annual Fly-In. Drive-In Breakfast. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For details contact Marlin Crown. 815/895-6856.

JUNE 6 - MENTONE, INDIANA - Dedication ceremonies for the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. Museum will serve as historical research source for personal records and memorabilia of Lawrence D. Bell. aviation great.

JUNE 11-13 - DENTON. TEXAS - 20th Annual Texas AAAlEM Fly-In. For information contact Jack Winthrop, Rt. 1, Box 111. Allen, TX 75002. 214fi27-5649.

JUNE 12-13 - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Gathering of Eagles '82 at Mid­ way Airport. Aircraft display and guest speakers honoring pilots and planes that fought Battle of Midway in 1942. Featuring Ensign George Gay and Admiral Jim Condit. Contact Hans Habermehl, Chairman. 2222 Walters. Northbrook, IL 60062. 312/48(}()744.

JUNE 111-20 - PAULS VALLEY. OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma City Chapter of Antique Airplane Association Fly-In at Pauls Valley, OK. For information phone 405/321-8042 - Don Keating; 405/392-5608 ­ Bud Sutton.

JUNE 19 - TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY - EM Chapter 315 6th Annual Antique & Homebuilt Fly-In. 11:00 at R. J. Miller Airport. Refresh­ ments. plane rides, flour bombing contest. aviation flea market.

(Rain date Sunday. June 20.) For information call Lew Levison 201/367-4907.

JUNE 19-20 - FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA - 15th Annual Antique Aircraft Fly-In and Air Show at Shannon Airport. "A Tribute to Sidney L Shannon. Jr." Antique Aircraft Fly-In Saturday, Air Show Sunday ­ wing walker. aerobatics. clown act, sky diving and more. For information call 703/373-4431.

JUNE 20 - ANSONIA. CONNECTICUT - 4th Annual Piper Vagabond Fly-In. Ansonia Airport. 80 oct. fuel available. Contact Jim Jenkins, 8 Hemlock Drive, Huntington. CT 06484. 203/929-9814.

JUNE 25-27 - HAMILTON, OHIO- 23rd Annual National Waco Reunion Fly-In. National Waco Club. 700 Hill Avenue. Hamilton, OH 45015.

JULY 2-4 - CRESWELL. OREGON - 2nd Annual Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In at Creswell Airport. For information call 503/895-3859 or -2913. Write OACAC, P.O. Box 613. Creswell.

OR 97426.

JULY 3-4 - SUSSEX. NEW JERSEY - Flanders Valley EM Antique/ Classic Chapter 7 and EM Chapter 238 Annual Fly-In. Antiques. warbirds. homebuilts. and factory machines welcome. Food, hangar square dance and much more. Camping and lodging upon request.

Contact Dave Sylvernal. President. One Cayuga Trail. Oak Ridge, NJ 07961 or call 201/697-7248.

JULY 3-5 - BLAKESBURG. IOWA - Aeronca Fly-In at Antique Air­ field. For information contact Augie Wegner. 1432 28th Ct.. Kenosha.

WI 53140.

JULY 10-11 - ALUANCE. OHIO - Annual Taylorcraft Fly-lnlReunion sponsored by Taylorcraft Owner's Club and the Taylorcraft "Old Timers". Factory tours. many activities. Contact Bruce Bixler at 216/823-9748.

JULY 16-18 - ORILUA. CANADA- Annual Orillia Convention by EM of Canada. Orillia Airport. 80 miles north of Toronto. Land and sea plane facilities. camping and motels. Convention UNICOM 123.4.

Contact Bill Tee. 46 Porterfield Road. Rexdale. Ontario M9W 3J5.

416fi42-8939.

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JULY 16-18 - MINDEN. NEBRASKA - National Stinson Club Fly-In. For Information contact George Leamy. 117 Lanford Road. Sparten­ burg, SC 29301, 803/576-9698 or Mike Emerson, 3309 Overton Park E., Fort Worth, TX 76109, 817/924-6647.

JULY 16-18 - LEWISTOWN, MONTANA- 5th Annual Montana Chapter AAA Fly-In at Beacon Star Antique Airfield. For further information, please conta<;t Frank or Billie Bass, Beacon Star Antique Airfield, Star Route, Moore, MT 59464. 406/538-7616.

JULY 30 - AUGUST 1 - COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS - Funk Fly-In. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts invited. Contests, trophies, dinner. Contact Ray Pahls, 454 Summitlawn. Wichita, KS 67209. 316/943-6920, evenings.

JULY 31 - AUGUST 7 - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN - 30th Annual EM Fly-In Convention. It's never too early to start making plans for the world's GREATEST AVIATION EVENT. AUGUST 6-8 - SHELTON, WASHINGTON - Sanderson Field. Second Annual Antique, Classic and Warbird Fly-In sponsored by the Puget Sound Antique Airplane Club, EM Antique/Classic Division 9. Arrive on Friday, Public Display Saturday, dinner Saturday evening.

Fly-a-way breakfast on Sunday. For information contact Fred C. Ellsworth, 17639 SE 293rd Place. Kent. WA 98031. 206/631-9117.

AUGUST 6-14 - SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS - International Cessna 170 Association Annual Convention. Contact John D. Benham. 12834 Dovetail. San Antonio. TX 78253.

AUGUST 9-14 - FOND DU LAC. WISCONSIN - Annual International Aerobatic Club Championships and Convention. Contact lAC. P.O. Box 229. Hales Comers. WI 53130.

AUGUST 22 - WEEDSPORT. NEW YORK - Antique/Classic and Home­ built fly-in sponsored by Chapter 486. Whitfords Airport. Pancake breakfast. air show. Field closed 1-5. Intermission for early de­ partures. Contact Herb Livingston. 1257 Gallagher Road. Baldwins­ ville, NY 13027.

AUGUST 27-29 - ARUNGTON. WASHINGTON - Northwest EM Fly-In. Homebuilts. classics and antiques. Camping, meals. forums. exhibits. awards and fun. For information contact Dave Woodcock.

206fi47-2748.

SEPTEMBER 2-6 - TULLAHOMA. TENNESSEE - 2nd Annual Ole South Fly-In. Parish Aerodrome. Soesbe-Martin Field. Saturday, Parade of Flight; Sunday. Air Show. Camping. Contact Jimmy Snyder. PreSident. Tennessee Valley Sport Aviation Association.

Inc.• 5315 Ringgold Road. Chattanooga. TN 37412. 615/894-7957.

SEPTEMBER 6-12 - GALESBURG. ILUNOIS - 11th National Stear­ man Fly-In. Contact Jim Leahy at P.O. Box 1505, Galesburg. IL 61401.

309/343-2119 or Tom Lowe at 823 Kingston Lane, Crystal Lake. IL 60014.815/459-6873.

SEPTEMBER 11-12 - GREELY. COLORADO - Rocky Mountain Re­ gional Fly-In at Weld County Airport. Open to the public. pancake breakfast and air shows. Contact Bill Marc. 303/986-4398.

SEPTEMBER 17-19 - BALTIMORE. MARYLAND - 13th Annual East Coast Fly-In sponsored by East Coast EAA chapters. Pancake breakfast. forums. displays. awards. Glenn L. Martin State Air­ port. Contact Gene Brown. 9028 Hickory Hill Ave .• Lanham. MD 20706, 301/577-3070 or Bob Wallace. 1800 Kittyhawk Rd., Balti­ more. MD 21220. 301/686-9242 or 686-3279.

OCTOBER 1-3 - CALLAWAY GARDENS. GEORGIA - International Cessna 120/140 Association. Inc. Annual convention and fly-in.

For info contact Charles Wilson. 567 Forrest Ave.. Fayetteville.

GA 30214. 404/461-6279.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

GOLDEN AGE OF AVIATION

Dear Gene: I'm sure the article written by E. E . "Buck" Hilbert concerning the demise of "Wings & Wheels Museum" was read with great concern among true antiquers.

The last paragraph so graphically tells a story or il­ lustrates a situation that is actually becoming a stigma threatening the very existence of future restorations and the flying of antique aircraft.

The auction at Orlando was only an awakening to what has been happening to the antique movement the past ten years. There are those among us realists who are just as guilty. Those whose sole purpose is to prosti­ tute anything of antique value. They prey upon the ig­ norant, the unsuspecting persons who have the means, but who are totally lacking in knowledge of proper res­ toration, maintenance or flying of any antique airplane.

These people only want to possess at any price.

The present trend is threatening the very existence of future fly-ins and more important, the opportunity of realists, purists and true antiquers of having or flying these rare birds they have come to love for so many won­ derful years.

It has now become more economical to construct an antique airpl me from the print. This not only takes extra time, but it restricts such activity to those who are cap­ able and fortunate enough to have a suitable place in which to work. The time has come for the realists to join in a common cause, helping each other with restorations, the maintenance and the flying of all antique airplanes.

We must ignore the temptation of the almighty dollar or forget about flying those wonderful machines.

Sincerely, Ray Brandly (EAA 38963, A IC 480) President, National Waco Club 700 Hill Avenue Hamilton, OH 45015 Dear Gene: Just received the April VINTAGE AIRPLANE. On the contents page you requested identity of the Kramer photo. If no others respond, it did evoke memories for me.

The very low ceiling appears to be in Jim Borton's "Sky tech" hangar back room. On the newspaper, the Scripps Howard logo is visible; that would be the Cleve­ land Press. Now the Press was a six day a week paper (no Sunday edition) and as WW II started on Sunday, September 3, 1939, the paper must be either Monday or Tuesday's edition. This is as close as possible for dating.

The Greve Trophy Race was run on Sunday after­ noon. Harry Crosby could not retract his landing gear during that race. The Thompson was scheduled for Mon­ day, but was rained out and flown on Tuesday. Crosby's troublesome gear finally retracted, and he flew an out­ standing race, which found him at 4th place finish .

There are only three of the four that I can name.

From left to right - the gentleman with his hand on the wing is Art Chester; this deduction comes from the color and style of hair plus the bowling shoes. The one in the striped shirt is myoId buddy Leonard Wiederhoeft of Wausau, WI; we lost contact during the war, can anyone help locate him? As Art would only be busy with anoth­ er race plane by requE:st, the third man is either Harry Crosby or Tom Mason, his mechanic. Mason was very slightly built, so my guess is Crosby with the tan pants and crepe soled shoes. Len introduced me to the 4th man in 1938 when he (the newspaper holder) was working on the P-W "Mr. Smoothie". In 1939 this fellow was with the Rider R-6 "Eight-Ball". The clubbed prop tips on the Hamilton Standard and the gear legs visible indicate

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that this is the Rider. The shape of the exhaust stack is an uncertain area, I only recall Tony LeVier using this style. Has anyone else noticed the pitch on the CR-4 prop? That beast could really move on the straight­ away . He passed everybody only to lose the advan­ tage on the pylon turns. Harry Crosby was a very cool and very daring pilot.

One aside about Art Chester. One Cleveland reporter was curious as to why so disproportionate a number of guys from N.E. Ohio were going into the Air Force. Af­ ter quite a number of interviews, the conclusion was: the hero worship we all had for that very nice guy, who al­ ways had an extra minute or two for us kids. Hope all is the very best for everybody at EAA, Hales Comers.

Cordially, Ted Businger (EAA 93833, A IC 2333) Rt. 2, Box 280 Willow Springs, MO 65793

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION EAA

• Membership In the Experimental Aircraft Association . Inc . is $25.00 for one year . $48.00 for 2 years and $69.00 for 3 years . All inclu de 12 issues of Sport Aviation per year. Junior Membership (under 19 years of age) IS available at $15.00 annually. Family Membership IS available for an additional $10.00 annually.

• EAA Member - $14.00. Includes one year membership in EAA Antique-Classic Division. 12 monthly issues of The Vintage Airplane and membership card. Applicant must be a current EAA member and must give EAA membership number • Non -EAA Member - $24 .00. Includes one year membership in the EAA Antique-ClassIc DiviSIOn. 12 monthly Issues of The Vintage Airplane. one year membership in the EAA and separate membership cards. Sport Aviation not included.

• Membership in the International Aerobatic Club, Inc. is $20.00 annually which includes 12 issu es of Sport Aerobatics. All lAC members are required to be members of EAA. • Membersh ip in the Warbirds of Americ a . Inc. is $20.00 per year . which includes a subscription to Warbirds Newsletter. Warbird members are requlfed to be members of EAA. • Membersh ip in the EAA Ultralight Assn. is $25.00 per year which includes the Ultralight publication ($15.00 additionalfor. ~f1Ort Aviation magazine). For current EAA members only. $15 .00. which includes Ultra fIght publication .

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• FOREIGN MEMBERSHIPS: Please submll your remittance With a check or draft drawn on a United States bank payable in United States dollars or an Internatio nal postal money order similarly drawn .

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO EAA OR THE DIVISION IN WHICH MEMBERSHIP IS DESIRED .

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