VA-Vol-12-No-11-Nov-1984 by EAA Vintage Aircraft Association

STRAIGHT AND

By Bob Lickteig President

Antique/Classic Division

Many pe.ople think that Antique/Classic members are a little different - that the enthusiasm f.or .our kind .of flying makes us strange. They kn.ow we spend every spare h.our we have in the summer either w.orking .on .or flying the .old birds. Maybe s.ome .of these .odd .opini.ons .our friends have are justified, that is until we intr.oduce them t.o the pe.ople we enj.oy being with - then things change just as the seas.ons change. And as we appr.oach fall and winter, let's admit it ... flying d.oes bec.ome m.ore difficult f.or m.ost .of us. If s.o, let's turn .our attenti.on t.o .other activities that keep us in c.ontact with .our friends and like-minded pe.ople. The best way t.o survive the winter is thr.ough l.ocal chapter activities. We have all read ab.out chapter ac tivities and pr.ograms, but reading is .one thing, and being a part.of and creating the fun is a wh.ole new winter sp.ort. As y.ou have heard, y.our Antique/Classic Divisi.on is gr.owing in all areas, with m.ore activities, pr.ograms, and pr.ojects. N.ow is the time t.o c.ontinuethis enthusiasm and excitement in .our l.ocal areas with the f.ormati.on .of An tique/Classic chapters. I have had an .opp.ortunity t.o be inv.olved in the f.orma ti.on .of a new Antique/Classic chapter and thr.ough this ass.ociati.on my Antique/Classic membership is n.ow c.om plete and it fulfills all .of my expectati.ons. N.ow is the time I ask every Antique/Classic member and his .or her EAA member friend t.o discuss the f.orma ti.on .of an Antique/Classic chapter in y.our area.

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The .organizati.on and f.ormati.on .of a chapter is a simple pr.ocedure, and n.ormally requires appr.oximately 20 days t.o get an .organizati.onal meeting set up. Y.our Antique/ Classic Divisi.on has a c.omplete packet .of h.ow t.o f.orm a chapter in a few easy. steps. The packet als.o c.ontains sam ples .of all the inf.ormati.on y.ou will need . EAA's Nati.onal Chapter Direct.or, Chuck Larsen, and y.our .own A/C Divisi.on Chapter Chairman, R.oy Redman, stand ready t.o help and supply all the inf.ormati.on. Dis trict representatives fr.om y.our Antique/Classic Divisi.on are als.o available in y.our area and ready t.o help. All .of this service is available with just a ph.one call t.o EAA Headquarters in Oshk.osh. The number is 414/426-4800. When we st.op and think ab.out it, what better way t.o enj.oy .our Antique/Classic flying interest than with .our .own l.ocal area friends and the .opp.ortunity t.o meet and be with .other interested pe.ople fr.om the surr.ounding area. Chapters are a s.ource .of enj.oyment with a meeting .once a m.onth. And if y.our Chapter c.overs a large ge.o graphic area, it can meet in different places .or y.ou can have fly-in meetings .or hangar c.o.ok.outs. It's als.o p.ossible t.o have interesting Chapter pr.ojects. During the l.ong winter, a rec.overing j.ob .or the rest.orati.on .of chapter air craft, .or even a c.ommunity pr.oject all keeps the fun alive and we have an .opp.ortunity t.o make m.ore pe.ople aware .of .our great Antique/Classic m.ovement. S.o as the leaves turn, with the air crisp and clear, and the sun m.oving s.outh, let's make plans t.o get .our friends t.ogether, call EAA Headquarters and prepare f.or the fun that will sh.orten the l.ong winter. •

PRIMARY AIRCRAFT PETITION IN FEDERAL REGISTER

The petiti.on filed j.ointly by AOPA and EAA t.o create a new class .of aircraft called Primary Use Aircraft has been printed in the Federal Register f.or Oct.ober 5, 1984. C.omments are expected .on .or bef.ore January 3, 1985 and they must identify the petiti.on d.ocket number 23345. This 90-day peri.od will pass rapidly, s.o d.on't delay sending y.our c.omments in triplicate t.o: Federal Aviati.on Adminis trati.on, Office .of the Chief C.ounsel, Att: Rules D.ocket (AGC-204), Petiti.on D.ocket No. 23345, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washingt.on, DC 20591.

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EDITOR

Gene R. Chase

NOVEMBER 1984 • Vol. 12, No. 11

MANAGING EDITOR

Mary Jones

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Norman Petersen

FEATURE WRITERS

George A. Hardie, Jr.

Dennis Parks

Roy Redman

EAA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC

DIVISION, INC.

OFFICERS

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by Bob Lickteig

AlCNews

by Gene Chase

Vintage Literature

by Dennis Parks

Savoia Marchetti S.56

by Gene Chase Cessna 140 by Norm Petersen Mystery Plane by George Hardie, Jr. Book Reviews by Dennis Parks Hamilton Standard Propeller Designations by James C. Gorman AlC Division's Oshkosh Fly-Out by Bob Lumley First Flight by June Likich Vintage Trader Calendar of Events

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FRONT COVER ... The Antique Silver Age Champion Award at Oshkosh '84 went to this 1930 Savoia Marchetti S.56 amphibian , flown here by owner R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan of Owatonna, MN. (Photo by Ted Koston) BACK COVER . .. An interesting lineup of Swifts at Oshkosh '84. The various cowling shapes house different engine installations. (Photo by Jack McCarthy)

The words EAA, ULTRALIGHT, FLY WITH THE FIRST TEAM, SPORT AVIATION, and the logos of EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC. , EAA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, EAA ANTIQUE & CLASSIC DIVISION INC., INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB INC., WARBIRDS OF AMERICA INC., are registered trademarks, THE EAA SKY SHOPPE and logos of the EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC. and EAA ULTRALIGHT CONVENTION are trademarks of the above associations and their use by any person other than the above associations is strictly prohibited. Editorial Policy: Readers are encouraged to submit stories and photographs. Policy opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors. Responsibility for accuracy in reporting rests entirely with the contributor. Material should be sent to : Gene R. Chase, Editor, The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh , WI 54903-2591. The VINTAGE AIRPLANE (ISSN 0091-6943) is published and owned exclusively by EAA Antique/Classic Division, Inc. of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. and is published monthly at Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903 2591 . Second Class Postage paid at Oshkosh , WI 54901 and additional mailing offices. Membership rates for EAA AntiquelClassic Division, Inc. are $18.00 for current EAA members for 12 month period of which $12.00 is for the publication of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE . Membership is open to all who are interested in aviation. ADVERTISING - Antique/Classic Division does not guarantee or endorse any product offered through our advertis ing. We invite constructive criticism and welcome any report of inferior merchandise obtained through our advertising so that corrective measures can be taken. Postmaster: Send address changes to EAA Antique/Classic Division, Inc , Wittman Airfield , Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591 . VINTAGE AIRPLANE 3

LATEST EAA AUTO FU EL STCs With the addition of the following airframe/engine combinations, EAA now offers a total of 302 STCs for the use of auto fuel in aircraft. Cub and Funk owners will welcome the following:

EAA UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE We hope you didn't miss the great Christmas gift idea in last month's issue of SPORT AVIATION. A special advertising section described the distinctive Horizons line of EAA sport clothes. SPORT AVIA TION takes the hassle out of Christmas shopping by suggesting EAA books, publications, and videotapes that can be enjoyed by anyone any time. EAA members round the world are already ordering the gift items described in the October issue of SPORT AVIATION. There is still time for delivery before Christmas ... if you order now. Do it today!

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FAREWELL TO TWO MORE

AVIATION PIONEERS

We have just learned of the passing of two aviation pioneers. Bettie Lund died on 6/25/84 in a Mesa, Arizona hospital after a bout with cancer. Leonard James "Len" Povey passed away in his sleep on 9/26/84 in his home in Highlands, North Carolina. Bettie and her husband Freddie, who preceded her in death, were noted exhibition flyers in the late 1920s and early '30s and both competed in various racing, aerobatic and dead stick landing events at the National Air Races during that period. Bettie first made a name for herself when she set a world record for women by executing 67 barrel rolls in 28 minutes. Len Povey was a celebrated aerobatic pilot who had won a number of international trophies and titles. He was credited with originating the Cuban 8 maneuver when he performed it at the Miami All-American Races in the mid-thirties. In 1934 he was hired by the Cuban government to train the fledgling Cuban Air Force. When WW II broke out he returned to the U.S. and became head of all instruc tors in the Civilian Pilot Training Programs. Later he was placed in charge of Embry-Riddle's flight schools which trained 19,000 cadets during WW II. Following the war, Povey was named manager of military sales for Fairchild Aircraft. Len Povey (EAA 99145) was one of the special guests at Oshkosh '75 and honored as an "Aviation Great". To the family and friends of Bettie Lund and Len Povey, we extend our deepest sympathy.

NEW DATES FOR OSHKOSH '85 The dates for the 1985 EAA Convention will be Friday, J uly 26 through Friday, August 2. This is a change of one day from the dates previously an nounced. The convention will remain eight days in length, but will start one day earlier and end one day earlier.

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Nose bowl for Taylor E-2 CUb.

CUSTOM SHEET METAL WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES We've received several reports of outstanding custom sheet metal work coming out of the Specialty Sheet & Machine shop in Griffin, Georgia . This is a one-man shop using techniques straight out of the '20s and '30s. Owner John B. Neel is a craftsman who can reproduce almost any formed aluminum part. Some of his recent work has included: nose bowls for E-2 and J-3 Cubs; nose bowls and side panels for WACO RNF and Cirrus-powered Great Lakes; Travel Air "Mystery Ship" sub-cowl pieces; P-51 wing tips, wing root fairings and tail fairings; Ryan ST A sub-cowl pieces and landing gear fairings; Bucker tail fairings, wing root fairings and wheel fairings; wheel pants and bump cowl for Warner-powered Davis D-I-W; plus miscellaneous custom wheel pants, wheel covers and nose bowls. John's work is truly museum quality and his prices are definitely reasonable. For more information contact: John B. Neel, Specialty Sheet & Machine, 521 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223. Phone 404/227-7514.•

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By Dennis Parks (EAA 115388)

Purdue University Libraries

Air Progress, originally published by Street and Smith, is probably the longest running aviation journal to survive without a title change. The first issue was published in January 1938 as an Air Trail's Annual. The title first appeared as a monthly section in Air Trails, the "Air Prog ress" section, and provided news of current events in avia tion. Air Progress appeared in January 1938, January 1940 (dated 1939/40), January 1941 and January 1942. These annuals contained materials selected from articles previ ously appearing in Air Trails to form an annual. These selections included the "Language of Flight", a continuing illustrated glossary, "Air Progress in Pictures", a photo spread of aviation happenings, the "Aero Album", photos of the latest aircraft, other selections and fine three-view drawings. Air Progress was published as a quarterly three times; July 1942, October, 1942; and January 1943. The content no longer featured reprints but presented new and exclu sive materials. With the war in progress the emphasis was on current trends in the air war. Included were fine color photos of military aircraft and black and white pictorial features. Articles were written by Alexis Dawydoff, Willey Ley and Douglas Rolfe among others. Also featured were drawings by Rolfe and a section of cutaways of new equip ment called "Off the Drawing Board." Starting with February 1943 the publication became monthly, but this only lasted until October 1943 when the publication suspended because of the wartime paper short age During the suspension, the title "Air Progress" reap peared as a section in Air Trails. This featured two pages of drawings by Douglas Rolfe on a particular topic in avia tion history. Such topics included: tail first aircraft, diri gibles, and the development of the personal plane. These drawings plus others to come formed the basis for Rolfe's book AIRPLANES OF THE WORLD published in 1954. In 1952 Air Progress resumed publication as an annual and the five following issues, 1953/54 to 1957/58 were pub lished as annuals. From the Spring of 1958 issue to the Winter 1960 issue, frequency increased from bi-annual to quarterly. It was published as a quarterly until the Winter 1963/64 issue. The time period 1952 to the mid 60's was the Golden Age of Air Progress. When the publication resumed in 1952 it was subtitled "History of Aviation" and that was the editorial thrust for a decade under the leadership of Alex Dawydoff and Albert Lewis. Among the outstanding features of this time period were the drawings by Douglas Rolfe, the scale views by Walter Jefferies, Bjorn Karlstrom and James Triggs and the cutaways of Rudolf Das. The 1954/55 issue had draw ings of Fairchild, Fokker, and Aeronca aircraft by Rolfe. The 1956/57 issue had scale views by Jefferies illustrating Army and Navy fighter development. The 1953/54 issue had cutaways by Das on the Supermarine "Swift" and Fok ker Trainer.

VI~T~(7~ LIT~12~TU12~ Not only were there good drawings and photographs but also good history as written by Peter Bowers, Howard Levy , Warren Shipp, John Underwood and Douglas In gells. Some examples are: The Cessna story and the Cur tiss HS-1 Flying Boat (Winter, 1960), Ford powered air craft (Spring, 1960) and the Homebuilt Hall of Fame (Spring, 1959). Production stepped up to six times a year in 1963 and then increased to eight times a year, and in 1966 began a monthly schedule again and has remained so since. With the increase in frequency of publication came a decrease in historical content and an increase in contemporary in formation, flight tests of new aircraft and articles on flying skills until it became a general aviation magazine. During its Golden Age, Air Progress was a unique jour nal and provided a fascinating source of pictorial and tex tual history of aviation . Though Air Progress didn't change titles it did change publishers several times: 1) Street and Smith, 1938 - Winter 1961/62 2) Conde Nast, 1962 - June 1971 3) Petersen, July 1971 - October 1975 4) Challenge, November 1975 - to date. The EAA Library has a nearly complete collection of Air Progress . •

HI RTRAILS' Ann UA1 1939 25 CEnTS 8 COPY 19"40 VINTAGE AIRPLANE 5

R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (EAA 70086, AlC 8609), 623 l.idge Road, Owatonna, MN 55060, admits he is hung up on float flying. His private "air force" of seaplanes includes a Super Cub, Cessna 185, Waco ZKS-6, Curtiss Robin with CI Tank engine and an ultralight. So when he read an article in a fall of 1976 issue of Antique Airplane Association News that a Mr. Roger Keeney had a basket case Savoia Marchetti S.56 which he planned to restore, Buzz instantly became interested. He wrote to the owner and learned the "baby amphibian" was not for sale. But Buzz was persistent and he continued with his attempts to purchase the Savoia. Finally, two years later he was successful and in Feb足 ruary, 1979, his good friend and top-notch mechanic, Gary Underland, picked up the pieces in Keeney's hangar at Torrance Airport, Torrance, California. Gary's first feel足 ings when he saw Buzz's newly acquired treasure were足 it's a piece ofjunk - not rebuildable - why bother - it's going to cost too much - we're crazy - my life won't last that long - etc.! Gary admits the wings didn't look so bad. They were still covered and didn't seem to be damaged too badly . But the fuselage had been cut in two to facilitate storage, and only the bottom of the forward portion of the hull remained ... the sides and top were gone as was the entire vertical fin. The cockpit area was intact. All the fuselagelhull hardware seemed to be there and they looked good. The wood was in absolutely terrible shape though and even with as much care as possible in loading and transporting the remains from California to Minnesota, about two bushels of screws and rotten chunks of wood dropped off the structure. The Savoia was off-loaded at Gary's hangar on his farm where a frame was built and the surviving pieces were taped and wired to it to get some idea of what it might have looked like. This was when they knew they'd 6 NOVEMBER 1984

have to have plans to work from. The project sat like this for two years while a frustrating search for factory draw足 ings was made .

R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (L) and Gary Underland proudly hold the Oshkosh '84 Antique Silver Age Champion award.

The search included trips to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. and to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to see an example of a Savoia Marchetti-designed amphibian called the "Pioneer" built entirely of stainless steel by the E. G. Budd Co. Buzz also traveled to Milan, Italy to inspect an S.56 on display in the Caproni Museum . The Savoia Marchetti factory is in Milan but it was bombed out during WW II and no draw ings for the plane exist. Now Buzz's back was to the wall and he knew why none of the previous owners were able to restore this rare craft. Incidentally, one of those owners was well-known EAAer Volmer Jensen . Finally, Buzz received the tip that would unlock the puzzle. He made an official inquiry under the Freedom of Information Act requesting the FAA to search their acres offiles at New York's J. F. Kennedy Airport for the Savoia Marchetti S.56 drawings he so desperately needed . In a couple of months the FAA responded saying they had indeed located the drawings and were willing to sell copies. They provided a list of drawings and Buzz ordered enough to get the project started. The drawings were on microfilm and the price was reasonable at $2.00 each. Buzz and Gary had prints made from some of the micro films , but the quality was so poor they ended up installing a microfilm reader in the hangar where the plane was being restored. Buzz recalls on several occasions finding Gary in the darkened hangar studying the screen with a

Gary Underland (EAA 43898, AlC 8198) pulls the propeller through prior to engine start.

Crew of the Savoia Marchetti (L-R) : Jim Haney, Donald Cram mond, Tony Seykora, Buzz Kaplan and Gary Underland.

Gary Underland and Donald Crammond steer the S.56 with the tailskid dolly.

magnifying glass to determine critical dimensions. Al though the microfilms gave sufficient basic information so an accurate reconstruction of the plane could be made, Gary feels they ended up with only about 40% of the data they would like to have had. One problem was the prints dated prior to mid-1929 showed a different hull bottom than on the later amphib ians like Buzz's, so none of those measurements could be trusted . Buzz's Savoia NC194M, SIN 7 was built in 1929 and first licensed in January, 1930. It's an Italian design built under license by the American Aeronautical Corpo ration in Port Washington, Long Island, New York. About 30 of these S.56 versions were built by A.A.C. with 100 hp Kinner K-5 engines. The original price at the factory was $7300. By mid-1930 the new S.56B was intro duced powered with the Kinner B-5 of 125 hp, and ten or more of these were built according to Joe Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft, Volume 4, Page 127. Also, several of the early S.56's were later updated at the factory by installa tion of the more powerful engine. Although Gary Underland did most of the restoration himself, he gives much credit to Dana Ulen, a young carpenter who loves to carve and work with wood. Dana taught Gary many tricks of the trade and Gary feels the project wouldn't be finished yet if Dana hadn't been avail able to help. Together, they completely wore out three chisels! When the woodwork was finished , Dana left to build a house for himself. D. V. Roberts two-part epoxy glue was used throughout as recommended by such seaplane experts as P . H. Spencer and Volmer Jensen. This resulted in a very strong struc ture, and with every wood joint fitting perfectly it was one of those jobs that "was a shame to cover up." VINTAGE AIRPLANE 7

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Gary didn't keep track of the quantity of brass nails used in the project, but he knows approximately 6,000 brass screws and 4,000 copper rivets were used. The fuselage was extremely complicated to build as no two pieces of wood in the entire structure were identical beca~s.e of the many angles involved. Every single piece of ongmal structure to which stringers were attached was cracked, so rather than duplicating the slab spruce pieces, Gary substituted 9-ply '12" birch plywood. These look nice and obviously added strength to the frame . After the fuselagelhull was framed up, it was covered with plywood, then fabric per the original. Gary chose to use dacron for this job, but the wings and tail surfaces were covered with grade A cotton. All covered surfaces were then given a coat of fungicidal dope followed by just enough silver butyrate dope (mixed by Gary) to duplicate the finish which was typical of the 1930-era airplanes. Great pains were taken throughout to not "over-restore" this rare bird. All wing spars are newly-made spruce hollow box beams. The wing ribs are built up using spruce and plywood and each is in three pieces, consisting of nose, center bay and trailing edge sections. Then l/S" x 1/2" cap strips were glued in place from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The center sections of the ribs are original while both leading and trailing edge sections are new. The original wing tip bows were also repaired and used. The wing leading edge members were hollowed out to 1/ 16" thickness with new 3/32" ply cover. Even the wing struts are hollowed spruce. Gary stated that every piece of wood in the original plane was either hollowed, routed, or contained lightening holes in an effort to save weight. This practice was duplicated on the re-build and much to everyone's pleasure, the empty weight of NC194M came out two pounds less than the empty weight of the original. Part of that difference could be made up by the anchor and mooring lines which were offered as standard equipment in 1930. As called for in the plans, NC194M had an application of tar on the bottom of the hull and "anti-putrid black varnish" on the interior floor. Neither Buzz nor Gary could bring themselves to be that authentic with this new restoration so they opted to used an exterior urethane varnish which will provide more than adequate water proofing as well as protection from oil and gas spills. This S.56, SIN 7 was powered with the lower horse power Kinner K-5 engine but Buzz had in his possession a 125 hp Kinner B-5, SIN 38 with front exhaust which he chose to use. This installation converts the Savioa Mar chetti to a Model S.56B as was done by the factory to several of the aircraft at the request of owners; therefore this modern-day conversion is completely authentic.

The lever on the pilot's control stick can be actuated to disen gage the copilot's rudder bar and control stick. 8 NOVEMBER 1984

The 5.56 instrument panel. The Heywood starter pUIl-to-start T-handle is in the upper left corner.

The B-5 was overhauled by Gary and he also built the exhaust system. The engine cowl was fabricated by Gary fro~ photos as no prints were available. The surplus K-5 engme was then traded to the Air Power Museum for a Heywood air-operated engine starter which was listed as standard equipment on these planes. Buzz is greatly impressed with the unique and depend able Heywood starter. It always starts the Kinner on the count of two and he wonders why more aircraft without electrical systems didn't use this system. The Savioa came from the factory with a Paragon propel.ler, but that company hasn't made props for so many years It would be virtually impossible to find an airworthy example matching the original specifications. For the first taxi tests, a ground adjustable metal prop was used to determine if the specific pitch would be okay for this plane. It was, so a new Sensenich 90D63P propeller with a no. 25 hub was ordered which provides the expected performance. The original wheels came with the plane and Gary re-spoked them. As no 12.00 x 4 aircraft tires are avail able, a pair of heavy duty implement tires with suitable tread were located and installed after the name was re moved from the outboard side of both tires. Buzz had many photos of both the Italian and Amer ican versi~ns of the S.56 from which to choose a paint scheme. HIS plane was all red when he acquired it but under the red paint, remnants of the original silver paint scheme could be found. By studying the photos and seeing the unrestored example in Milan, he and Gary came up with an authentic paint scheme. The lo~o on the bow.came from a drawing supplied by the Amencan AeronautIcal Corporation. This logo and all the lettering was painted by a professional sign painter, but Gary made the stencils. After Gary worked on the project nearly full time for four ~ears aided .by Dana Ulen for about three years, the SavOIa MarchettI "baby amphibian" was ready to fly . Buzz m~de the first flight in April of this year and was pleased wIth the outcome. The trim was perfect in pitch but he had to hold. nearly full left aileron to maintain level flight. Upon landmg, Gary adjusted the rigging and solved the problem. . The 125 hp Kinner provides adequate power. The plane lIfts. off at ~O mph and climbs at a "pretty good rate". '.I'YPlcal of aIrplanes of that vintage the Savoia is very slow m roll r~sponse but se~sitive in pitch. And with the high thrust IIfo1~ of the engme mounted on the top wing it is also sensItIve to power adjustments. NC194M will cruise at the advertised rate of 75 mph a~ 1800 rpm, but Buzz normally runs at 1750 rpm which gIves 70 mph. A landing approach speed of 60 mph gives good control and about 500 fpm rate of descent carrying power. When the power is chopped the Savoia "drops like a roc~" - Buzz compares it to the effect of applying full flaps m a Cessna 180 or 185!

By the last day of the Convention, the crowd had trampled the ground around the 5.56 leaving this green grass outline. (Photo by Norm Petersen)

The Savoia Marchetti 5.56 is an agile performer with its 125 hp Kinner, shown here taking off at Lake Winnebago.

The aft cockpit can be enclosed with this metal cover.

All landings are described as an adventure because with a tail skid and no brakes there is little or no direc足 tional control at low power settings. The Savoia simply can't be operated on hard surfaces and even on sod if not into the wind you can expect the plane to do pretty much as it pleases when power is reduced below rudder effective足 ness. Cross-wind landings generally result in a ground loop into the wind. During take-off, full power must be used before any steering is possible. Once rolling, directional control is pretty good. Buzz also describes all water take-offs and landings as adventurous. They always result in a thorough soaking of both pilot and passenger with water coming over both sides and the windshield. The amphibian handles poorly in water as it has no water rudder. The aerodynamic rudder itself is small and completely ineffective without a good deal of power supply足 ing adequate slipstream. This makes it extremely difficult to safely approach a dock or taxi in a confined space. Carrying sufficient power for steering results in excessive maneuvering speed. Buzz says an oar is an important item to carry and he recommends shutting off the engine and using the oar to dock the Savoia. The airplane has seating for three, but Buzz has car足 ried his first and last passenger in the rear cockpit! It flies fine with a passenger in the right seat of the two-place front cockpit, but when he carried a 90-pound boy as the second passenger it was necessary to hold nearly full for-

ward stick to maintain level flight. The rear cockpit serves better as an area for stowing lightweight gear. An interesting feature of the S.56 is the capability of the left seat pilot to disengage the flight controls on the right side by squeezing a lever on the stick. Buzz feels the motivation for this was stories of students "freezing on the controls." Buzz said his flight to Oshkosh '84 was great fun. He brought four guests who also served as his ground crew - three of them drove while the fourth rode in the S.56. Three enroute stops were planned, but four were made. The first leg was from Owatonna to Dodge Center, Minnesota with Tony Seykora, a WW II Marine aviator on board. The flight was uneventful and after landing they were refueled by their ground crew. Donald Crammond was the passenger on the second leg. He came from his home in London, England to fly with Buzz and to see Oshkosh. Donald flies both fixed wing and helicopters. They planned to refuel at Sparta, Wisconsin but a fog bank 30 miles from their destination altered that. They spotted an inviting golf course, landed, and found their new hosts to be exceedingly helpful. After several hours the weather cleared and they proceeded to Sparta where they met their ground crew and re-fueled. The next passenger was Jim Haney, a commercial bush pilot from Alaska who had travelled to the lower 48 to see Oshkosh. Jim is building an Avid Flyer on floats and at Convention time it was ready for cover. Buzz and Jim flew to Wautoma, Wisconsin where they landed at 2:00 p.m. By this time they were really hungry and they asked a farmer who had driven up on his tractor (Continued on Page 19) VINTAGE AIRPLANE 9

-CESSNA 140 OSHKOSH '84 GRAND CHAMPION CLASSIC

By Norm Petersen

(Photo by Gene Chase)

The Grand Champ Classic Cessna 140 on take-off roll during the Parade of Flight at Oshkosh '84.

If the word "persistent" was ever applied in its truest sense, it would have to be used in describing the 1984 Oshkosh Grand Champion Classic Cessna 140 and its owners, Rick and Kathie Paige (EAA 104240, AIC 2621), P. O. Box 5298, San Mateo, CA 94402. Even their 3 1/2-year-old daughter, Sara, was excited when Rick walked up the stairs at the Theater in the Woods to accept the Grand Champion Classic Award for their beautiful 1947 Cessna 140, NC4135N, SIN 13598, with its highly polished aluminum exterior. The saga of this award goes back eleven years to when Rick was a col lege student at the University of Ne 10 NOVEMBER 1984

braska at Omaha and he and Kathie had gone across the Missouri River one Sunday to visit the Council Bluffs, Iowa airport. While "hangar strolling", they chanced upon a Cessna 140 that had just been put up for sale that day! An investigation revealed the plane had only 1300 hours total time and was in a rather remarkable state of repair. As Rick had flown 140s before, he was well aware of the nice personality these two-seaters possessed and here was a low-time machine at a reasonable price. Not wasting any time, they bought the 140. Thus began what the Paige family refers to as a "Progressive Restora

tion", continual upgrading and im proving the airplane every year. In 1975, Rick graduated from col lege and he and Kathie moved to San Mateo, CA on the bay, just below San Francisco (salt air and all!), where Rick became an officer with the San Mateo Police Department. This occu pation gives a certain amount of au thority to the small sign in the left rear window of the Cessna 140. It says, "This Aircraft Protected by Smith & Wesson!" The Cessna's lower cowling had caused problems when it shook loose coming out of a small landing strip back in Amana, IA. In fact, Rick had all he could do to nurse the airplane

back to the narrow strip with the cowling flopping all over the place! The years of polishing had worn away the aluminum to where it would no longer hang together! A search in California turned up a Cessna dealer who had three factory new lower cowls for sale at $100 each! Rick couldn't buy one fast enough. (The cowl latches alone were $78 each.) As Rick is allergic to wool, he was fortunate to find synthetic upholstery material on a bargain rack that was a perfect substitute. And one night he was called to a carpet store on a burglary alarm (in the line of duty) and inquired about samples. The store owner said they had over 900 samples on hand and opened a book to show Rick. The displayed sample was just exactly what was needed. Together with the new interior, the panel was carefully repainted to original specs. Even the original G.E. Low Fre quency Radio was retained in the lower left side. Behind the right side glove box cover, a Radair 360 channel VHF radio was cleverly hidden to re tain the original look (including the old carbon mike). Rick and Kathie have developed an excellent relationship with John God win, their A&P and AI, who literally does the annual inspections with white gloves. John is a stickler for details and has been of immense help in their progressive restoration. Oshkosh '81 proved to be a har binger of things to come as NC4135N ran off with the Class II (81-150 hpj Classic Award and Rick and Kathie knew they were on the right track. Their brilliant polish job was getting brighter each year due to the effects of Blue Magic polish (for which Rick is a distributor). The 85 hp Continental engine was rebuilt during the next year. Their faithful AI John Godwin noted that parts had not been replaced at the previous major overhaul as required. A mandatory AD on the magnetos had never been met as both mags had never been opened. To really help the smoothness, the pistons were care fully balanced to within liz gram. This resulted in an engine that will now turn redline without hesitation and even sounds different than before. The prop is the original MacCauley Klip Tip of 71 x 48 specs. The windshield had been replaced along the way and was now one inch higher than it should have been. Re moving all the screws, John Godwin carefully worked it down to proper size and reinstalled it with original rivets as it came from the factory . Again the long flight to Oshkosh '82 proved fruitful as the Cessna won Class II Classic Award for the second straight year and the judges were be ginning to perk up their collective

(Photo by Ted Koston)

Kathie and Rick Paige and daughter Sara are still grinning the morning after receiving the top classic award at Oshkosh '84.

(Photo by Ted Koston)

The Oshkosh "Award Winner" decals say it all. The Paige's were unable to attend Oshkosh in '83 or there undoubtedly would be one more decal in the collection. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11

(Photo by Ted Koston)

The original G.E. low frequency radio was retained in the authentically restored instru ment panel. A modern 360 channel VHF radio is concealed behind the right side glove box door. The Loran set (lower left) can be slipped out for the total authentic look.

(Photo by Norm Petersen)

These are factory-new aluminum wheel pants recently manufactured by Cessna on request of the Cessna 170 Club. The pants on Cessna models 140, 170 and 180 were identical.

(Photo by Norm Petersen)

Not a bug in sight on the front of this beauty. Attention to detail is obvious. Rick was fortunate in locating a factory-new lower cowl at a Cessna dealer in California. 12 NOVEMBER 1984

eyebrows at this beauty from Califor nia. With the engine in top shape, the airframe looking like a jewel, the job of recovering the wings was next on the schedule. The wings were re moved and carried home for recover ing; one wing in the garage and one in the family room along with the wing struts. One morning the door bell rang and Kathie rushed through the family room - only to stub her bare foot on a wing strut! The result ing broken bones in her foot required a cast on her foot for a number of weeks. Such are the joys of rebuilding airplanes! Internally, the wings looked good except for a wing repair that had been done incorrectly years before. Once this was repaired, the Ceconite 102 covering was installed and Cessna fabric clips were used instead of rib stitching. Careful sanding, especially over these clips, was necessary during the nine coat application. The final silver coats brought the finish back to factory original. Additional refinements included a low frequency trailing antenna which doubles as the antenna for a snap-in Loran and a set of factory new aluminum wheel pants with the fac tory stripe on them. These were re cently manufactured by Cessna on re quest (spelled: money) of the Cessna 170 Club at $400 per set including fittings . Being unable to attend the 1983 Oshkosh Fly-In gave Rick and Kathie an extra year to refine, complete, in stall, upgrade and polish 01' 4135 November to the point where they felt "the big one" might be within reach. Arriving at Oshkosh '84 with a Classic Beauty such as Rick and Kathie had drew many envious glances from the crowd and the judges asked if they minded parking in the back row, closer to the Red Barn. The competition was indeed keen throughout the week as the long wait began, but on Friday evening, August 3, 1984, the lingering doubts were gone when the Paiges, Rick, Kathie and Sara, were named with winners of the Grand Champion Classic Award with their beautiful Cessna 140. Their persistance had paid om Two things of note are that the Cessna 140 NC4135N is one year older than Rick and the big award was won at Wittman Field - named for the same man who designed the spring steel landing gear on the Cessna 140! Small world.

Editor's Note: A Ted Kaston color photo of Rick and Kathie Paige's Grand Champion Cessna 140 will be featured on the front cover of next month 's THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE.

By George Hardie, Jr.

Designers have been challenged continually to achieve the perfect multi-place airplane with wide appeal for private and commercial use. This month's Mystery Plane is an example of one attempt to meet this need in the mid-1930's. The photo was sub mitted by an anonymous donor so lo cation and date are unknown. An swers will be published in THE VIN TAGE AIRPLANE for February, 1985. The Mystery Plane in the August 1984 issue of THE VINTAGE AIR PLANE is the Charles Hall experi mental helicopter. The photo was taken at the Western Avenue airport in Los Angeles by Roy Russell, who said it never flew . The added weight of the engine mounted in the wing made it too heavy and cooling of that engine was blocked by the fuselage. This must have been a tough mystery plane as no answers were received at headquarters. Better luck next time! •

BOOK R"EVIEWS

By Dennis Parks CELLULOID WINGS by James H. Farmer. TAB Books,

Inc. 1984. 369 pages, illustrated, notes, bibliography, ap pendices, softcover, $25.50. This large format (8 112 x 11) by TAB standards, is a boon for the aviation enthusiast who is also a film buff. From Wings (1927) to Twelve O'Clock High (1949), James Farmer presents a fascinating chronological cavalcade of this history of Hollywood aviation epics. The flavor of aviation films is recalled through inter views with directors, writers, producers, actors and pilots. Thesp- films, along with aviation pulps, aviation magazines and headline-making flights helped inspire a generation to enter the field of aviation. Illustrated by hundreds of production and publicity stills this book is also a visual feast. Appendix I contains capsule reviews and production notes of over 300 movies in alphabetical order of films released between 1908 and 1950. Of special note to the aviation historian is Appendix II. This is a listing of aircraft screen appearances by type. As the films listed are the only available dynamic record of many older aircraft, this listing is a valuable contribu tion.

Not only a history and a record of wings on film, but fun to browse, this work is highly recommended for the aviation enthusiast and film buff. UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT by Peter M. Bowers. TAB Books, Inc. 1984. 278 pages, 300 + photos, softcover, $17.50. Pete Bowers, author of over a dozen aviation books, innumerable articles and the possessor of an extensive negative collection, has culled from his experience and photos, descriptions of hundreds of "unconventional air craft." These unconventional aircraft are those considered by today's standards to be of unusual configuration. The air craft are presented in chapters grouped by their most prominent features - canards, tandem wings, tailless, deltas, etc. Each aircraft is presented with a photo and a short history along with some general specifications. Of special interest to EAA members are the several aircraft in this book that are now in the EAA collection. These include the Stits Sky Baby, Taylor Aerocar, and Rutan VariViggen. This entertaining and fact-filled work is recommended for any aviation enthusiast. • VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13

Hamilton Standard Propeller Designations

By James C. Gorman (EAA 29182, AIC 306) P. O. Box 2599

Mansfield, OH 44906

Many Howards, Staggerwings, Stinsons and Wacos either were shipped from the factory or have been refitted with Hamilton Standard Constant Speed Propellers. To many, blade and hub designations are somewhat confusing. Perhaps the following may help. HUB ASSEMBLY

Counterweight propellers are identified by a model designation which explains in part the type and use of the propeller. The numbers and letter group in front of t he dash indicates basic hub assembly, and the number groups which follow the dash indicate minor modifications incor porated in the basic model. EXAMPLE: 2B20-213

2 - Number of blades

B - Blade shank size of 1"

20 - SAE propeller shaft spline size 213 - Minor modification of basic model. EXAMPLE: 2D30-247

2 - Number ofblades

D - Blade shank size of 1 W'

30 - SAE propeller shaft spline size 247 - Minor modification of basic model Most all Pratt and Whitney R-985 and Wright R-975 engines used 2D30 hubs. Jacobs, Lycomings and smaller Wrights were generally equipped with 2B20 hubs. BLADE ASSEMBLY

Blades are identified by design numbers stamped on the circumference of the butt end of each blade. The blade designation is similar to that of the hub in that it describes in part the use and type of unit. EXAMPLE: 6167 A-12 6167 - Basic blade design A - Letter "A" indicates a blade assembly which includes bearing, chafing ring, bushing, bushing drive pins, screws, and balancing plug assembly. 12 - Indicates the number of inches propeller diameter is reduced from that of blade de sign. In this example, diameter has been re duced 12 inches by shortening each blade 6 inches. This operation was performed at the factory, not in the field.

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APPROVED HUB AND BLADE ASSEMBLIES

D17S - 2D30 hub with following blades: 6095-15, 6095A-16, 6167 A-15, 6167 A-16, 6101A-21 T, 6101A-22T. Pitch setting - low 11 degrees, high 26 degrees. G17S - 2D30-237 hub with 6167 A-15 blades. Pitch setting - low 11 degrees, high 26 degrees. Waco - SRE - 2D30-235 hub with 6167 A-12 blades ARE , AVN-8, EGC-8 - 2B20-213 hub with 6135A-9 blades. Howard - DGA-8, Wright engine, 2B20 hub with 6109A 12 or 6135A-12 blades. DGA-11- 2D30 hub with 6095A-15, 6095A-16, 6167 A 15, 6167A-16 blades. DGA-15 - no data, but probably same as DGA-11 . Stinson - Lycoming R-680 - 2B20 hub with 6109A, 6135A blades. Dash numbers -6, -10. Wright R-760-E1 - 2B20 hub with 6109A, 6135A blades. Dash number -12, -13. Wright R-760-E2 - 2B20 hub with 6109A, 6135A blades. Dash numbers -9, -10. Pitch setting with Wright engines, E-1 13.75 degrees; E-2 13.25 degrees low. Pratt and Whitney R-985 - 2D30-209 hub with 6101A-18 blades. Also the 2D30-237 hub has been used. Two types of blades are in use: the "Toothpick", a nar row tapered blade, and the "Paddle Blade", a thicker al most non-tapered blade. Which is better may never be settled. It has been reported that the "Paddle Blade" is better for climb and high altitude operation; while the "Toothpick" is better for cruise and low altitude, but don't count on it!

Beechcraft -

Examples:

Toothpick - 6167-15, 6167-16, 6135-10 Paddle - 6101-21, 6101-22, 6109-9 The following "Table A" was reproduced from data on pages 30-31 of the Hamilton Standard Propellers Service Manual No. 110D. If the propeller assembly has an oil pipe, it can be used as a full feathering prop which is not much help on a single engine airplane. When installed on a single engine aircraft, the pipe should be plugged. Many thanks to Ray Brandly, John Turgyan and Roy Redman for their help in compiling the data for this arti cle.

TABLE A Oracket Cwl. RRnlle Cap (De. Weight lire.,) (Lb,.)

PropeUer Model

Cwt. CrRnkl'R'. 011 Pit,. Front Cr.nkca.. (C) Sl1rinl! lJarrel (C) Thru.t Cune or Shalt R n SUl'flort Spider lJeRrinll or Sholt ShRr':~'l u " PRcking IJre. thinl! (S) A~~~ lJ.l.nce RinK A .. y. IIrcRthlnl! n W•• her Phton .. J. W•• he.. (S)

Cle.i, Pin (Cwt. Cop)

Rem ark.

1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - _ 1_ _ _ - - - - 1 - - - - 1 _ _ _ - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 2B20-209 8 0 .38 AN392-47 no S pipe no no S yes yes

- - - - -1- - - - ----- - - 2B20-213

1- -

- - - 1- - -

0.38 --

AN392 -47

- - -- __

__ _ ___

___ _ ___ __

pipe

yes

Same as -209 except has 15-degree range.

2B20-223

0.38

AN392-47

neither

yes

Same as -213 except is crankcase breather.

2020-225

1.59

AN392-63

neither

yes

Same as -223 except has heavier counter weight caps and spider is one inch longer.

- - - - ---- - - 2B20-229

0 .38

- - . "- - -AN392-47

neither

yes

Same as -223 except spider is one inch longer.

2B20-24I

0.70

AN392-51

neither

yes

Same as -229 except has heavier counter weight caps.

neither

yes

Same as -241 except has lighter counter weight caps.

pipe

yes

Same as -213 except spider is one inch longer.

neither

yes

Same as -229 except cylinder has thrust washers and steel cyl inder bushings.

- 1-- -

2B20-249

0.25

- ___.

AN392-51

1- - - -1- - - - - ------- - - 2B20-251 15 0.38 AN 392-47 no

2B20-317

1- - -

2B20-329

0 .38

AN392 -47

________ _ __ _ ____ _ _

- - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - ----

0.70

AN392 - 51

neither

yes

1- - - - -- 2B20-337 15

0.25

AN392-51

neither

yes

c c

yes

- - 1- -

- - --_

0.23

AN392-45

neither

yes

2030-207

0 .23

AN392-45

yes

pipe

0.23

AN392-45

yes

neither

yes

0.23

AN392-45

yes

neither

--1 - -

----

0.23

2030-227

1- -

2030-233

-- - -

AN392-45

..-----

yes

-- -

---- .. -

-___

pipe

2D30-2 3 5

O.2j

AN392-45

ye5

neither

2030-237

0.63

AN392-45

yes

neither

yes

2030-243

0 .23

AN392-45

yes

pipe

2030-247

- 15

2030-249

- - - - - 1- - - - - 1.40 AN392-51 yes C

-- - - - -- - -

- -

c c

- - - S

Same as -317 exce pt has heavier counter weight caps.

- - -------- - - - yes

Same as -329 except has lighter counter weight caps.

Same as -29 except is shaft breather and has barrel supports and counterweight thrust bearings.

- - -1- - - - - -- - - yes

Same as -207 except has 15-degree range and is crankcase breather.

- - - - - -

yes

-- - -

yes

- ---------

Same as -209 except has 10-degree range and vertical balancin~ washers.

--------- yes

Same as -227 except is shaft breather.

- - -- - - - - -- - -

-- -- -- - --- neither yes

- ---

c S

yes

--- - - - - -1- - - - - - - -

- - --

-- - -

yes

- - - -

_ _____ _

2030·29

1- - - -1- - 2030-209 15

yes

Same as -209 except has vertical balancin~ washers, and slightly different counter weight bearing parts.

yes

- -- -

Same as -235 excep has heavier counter weight caps.

no_

yes

- -- - - -

- - - 1

yes

Same as -235 excep is shaft breather. -- - -- - - -- - -- _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1 C no yes yes Same as -235 except has heavier counter weight caps.

--- -

0.63

AN392-45

yes

neither

yes

2030-259

0.63

AN392-23

yes

neither

yes

2030-261

2.56

52458

yes

neicher

yes

- - - - - -- - - - - no yes - - - no yes no

yes

yes - -1- - - - - - -1 yes Same as -237 except has 10-degree range. yes

Same as -249 except has heavier counter weight caps.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 15

Albert Barbuto in his Commonwealth Skyranger and Buzz Kaplan -in his very rare Savoia MarcheHi S.56 compete in the spot landing contest.

Harry Thompson arrives in his Dormoy Bathtub.

Ale DIVI&ION'& O&l1KO&l1 ~LY-OUT By Bob Lumley, Chairman (EAA 106379, AlC 6560) W58 Nll070 Legend Avenue Germantown, WI 53022 (Photos by Jack McCarthy)

A variety of vintage aircraft on the flight line at Wautoma.

Jack McCarthy views some of the Fly-out planes at Wautoma through his camera lens and the wires on Buck Hilbert's Swal low.

Preflight briefing at the Red Barn prior to departure from Wittman Field.

The EAA Antique/Classic Division staged a pleasur able Fly-Out during Oshkosh '84. Tuesday, July 31, dawned a beautiful day with the flight briefing at 7:30 a .m. and the departure scheduled at 8:00. Forty aircraft and approximately 100 people made the 37-mile flight to Wautoma, Wisconsin. Wautoma Mayor Rick Bei and Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Locy welcomed the group to the beautiful grass field located three miles south of town. Morning coffee and rolls, with sandwiches for lunch , followed by the spot landing and bombing contests made the outing something special. But most of all, the fellow ship was enjoyed by everyone and the Antique/Classic Di vision's second Fly-Out from Oshkosh was an unforgetta ble event. The first Fly-Out occurred during Oshkosh '72, and it was also made to Wautoma. An early afternoon departure allowed everyone to re turn to Oshkosh in time to enjoy the air show. The following pilots were winners in the contests: Flour bombing: 1st - Nick OwenlVagabond - 6' 2nd - Roy Redman/Stinson - 9' 3rd - Dan Lewkowicz/Stearman - 10'

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

Spot Landing:

1st - Roy Redman/Stinson - 20' 2nd - Chris BullerdicklPiper - 58' 3rd - Joyce Laird/Cessna - 70' Following are t he pilots who flew an interesting vari ety of aircraft to Wautoma: Cessna 140 1. Gene Morris Cessna 182 2. Jack Copeland Waco EQC-6 3. Stan Gomoll PiperJ-3 4. Joe McGrath 5. Glen Loy Cessna 170B

Don Perry Carl Hineborg Scott Lickteig Dan Lewkowicz Chris Bullerdick Ron Johnson Albert Babbuto Les Bryan Vern Brown Bob Hilbert Buck Hilbert Ian Hjertaas Joe McLaney John Shea Bill Rose Bob Lumley Sharron Mitchell Ron Wojnar Bill Jennings Glen Frels Charles Cogil David Pritchard Harry Thompson Lavern Brown Bob Ziegler Buzz Kaplan Allen Grarnzu Alan Brakefield John Morris John Leenhats Roy Redman Nick Owen Joyce Laird Failed to get name Failed to get name

Culver V T-Craft PiperJ-3 Stearman PA-18A RyanPT-22 Commonwealth Skyranger Aeronca 7BC Ercoupe AeroncaC-3 Swallow Luscombe8A RyanPT-22 Stearman RyanST Aeronca Chief PiperPA-28 Aeronca 7AC Swift Cessna 170 Cessna 172 Cessna 195 Dormoy Bathtub Ercoupe Cessna 195 Savoia Marchetti S.56 Ercoupe Fairch ild PT-19 Taylorcraft Stampe Stinson SR-9 Piper Vagabond Cessna 170

VINTAG E AIRPLAN E 17

Welcoming Committee at Wautoma (L-R) City Councilman Russ Nero, Mayor Rick Bei and Jerry Locy, President of the Chamber of Commerce.

Time out for snacks.

Mayor Rick Bei greets AlC Division President Bob Lickteig.

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SAVOIA MARCHETTI S. 56 . .. (Continued from Page 9)

to look at the strange flying contraption, what the people were picking in the adjacent field. "Cucumbers" was the reply and the two airmen were invited to help themselves. They were also given permission to pick as much sweet corn as they wanted in another nearby field. Their lunch of fresh, raw sweet corn and cucumbers was a first for both men and they thought the combination was great. By this time the ground crew caught up with them , the S.56 was refueled and Gary Underland became Buzz's passenger for the flight to Wittman Field at Oshkosh. The NORAD arrival procedure was used and Buzz landed on the N-S grass runway with no problems. This rare and beautifully restored aircraft was one of the most popular at Oshkosh '84 and was named Antique Silver Age Champion. When Buzz acquired the S.56 it had only 347 hours total time. He had about 20 hours in it when he arrived at Oshkosh. More time was added during the Convention as he flew the plane several times, includ ing water landings on nearby Lake Winnebago. Buzz was pleased when he was asked to lead the An nual Seaplane Fly-By on Monday. About 40 various makes and models participated in this popular event which was appropriately announced on the public address system. When Buzz's Savoia Marchetti was described, a gentle man from Italy, Mr. Giancarlo Monti couldn't believe his ears! He is Advertising/Marketing Director for SIAl Mar chetti and was manning his Company's booth in the Com mercial Aircraft Display area. This is the company which built the S.56 and when Buzz landed, Mr. Monti was wait ing at the amphibian's parking spot. It was difficult for the visitor from Italy to contain his enthusiasm as he had no idea that a 1930 model Savoia Marchetti was flying anywhere in the world. He promised he would search his company's files for any information on the S.56 and send copies to Buzz.

But best of all, he invited Buzz to Italy to be guest of honor at a banquet and all the company employees would also be there. Now that's recognition with a capital R! Editor's Note: Buzz Kaplan took his 8.56 to the AAA Fly-In at Blakesburg, IA the week following Oshkosh '84 and flew home with the Grand Champion trophy. R. W. Kaplan is Chairman of the Board of Owatonna Tool Com pany, Owatonna, Minnesota . • O"'J"J"J"J"J"J"J"J"J"J"...r.r...o""J"~J"J.:YJCOO"'J"~..;:x

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Members of the EAA Antique/Classic Association , The EAA Air Academy '84 was the most enjoyable, satisfying and exciting learning experience of my life. The opportunity to meet people such as Steve Wittman, whom I've only been able to read about before was great. I really enjoyed my flight in the J-3 Cub and getting to handle the control s. And the Hot Balloon flight ... The EAA Foundation workshop is a real "neat" place to work . I hope to get to see the Moni we worked on fly someday. I thank you for your part in making it all possible for me. Thank you so much, Julie M. Abel (EAA 202760) 2125 Cottontail Drive

1~~~~~~~~~F~lorissant, MO 63033 •

1916 HALBERSTADT BIPLANE FIGHTER Flying Replica by Carl Swanson Museum quality. 42 hours TT.

Conventional and docile in all respects.

Offered by tax exempt foundation. Will accept clean '74 or later Cessna 150, 172 or Cherokee as par tial payment. Phone 414-763-7692 Mr. Wagner.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 19

By June Likich Have you ever said, "I wouldn't fly in an airplane if they gave me a million dollars." This is how I always felt, and if! really had to fly, I would have to have a parachute, even though 1 don't believe I would have the nerve tojump . As long as I can remember I have always admired air足 planes, all shapes and sizes. Whenever I heard one in the sky I would think, "Boy, he's brave, but I'm glad it's him and not me up there. I'm staying on firm and solid ground!" As years went by, I began to notice planes flying to air shows at the nearby airport. Watching the air shows was exciting, but still, seeing the planes up close was enough for me. Two and a half years ago I met a wonderful man and we were married. So what was his hobby? Flying, and building a Smith Miniplane. Mike loves to fly and this揃was fine with me, as long as 1 could stay on the ground. Mike knew my fear of height, plus 1 had a slight case of claus足 troDhobia, so he never pushed me to fly .

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As the months rolled by, he would take me to Big Beaver Airport (Michigan) which was close by, and show me all the different types of phmes. He talked about en足 gines, landing gears, nose wheels, wings, what makes it go up, what makes it come down, and all sorts of things . It was interesting to hear him explain all these things to me, but I must admit, not much of it was sinking in. One day Mike asked if I would like to sit in one of the planes. I knew it was tied down so I agreed to try it. I climbed in and sat in one of those little seats. Before my husband could close the door, I was out in a flash! I feit as if 1 was sitting in a box and everything was closing in on me. Mike couldn't help but laugh. I looked so funny trying to scramble out of that plane. Each week Mike would take me to the airport on some sort of pretense and each time 1 found myself sitting in a parked plane. In a couple of months I had no fear of the closeness of the cockpit. This made me feel very good, but still I never would go up in one.

One lovely summer day last year, my husband and I took a drive. The sky was solid blue, with not a cloud in sight. There wasn't much of a breeze, so Mike drove our convertible with the top down. I laid my head back and enjoyed the sun. Before long we stopped at Big Beaver Airport. Being Sunday, everyone who owned a plane was there. As we walked around I was introduced to some of his friends and he told me the types of planes they flew . As we continued our walk I kept looking up into the sky watching planes circle the field to land and take off again. I was starting to get a kink in the back of my neck when Mike stopped in front of a friend's plane. He introduced me to Bob Harcourt and Mike told him how I had con quered my claustrophobia. While the two of them were busy talking, I was busy looking over Bob's Cessna 140. It was red and white and I was fascinated by it. After a few minutes Mike came over and asked if I would like to sit in it and hear the sound of the engine from the inside. I made Mike promise that this was all he was going to do, otherwise I wouldn't get in. He smiled, and made the promise. We climbed in and fast ened the seatbelts. Mike called, "Clear?". Bob yelled back , "Clear!". Mike turned the ignition on and the engine started. I sat there stiffiy, watching the silver propeller spinning until it was a blur. The plane was shaking, worse than I was, and to me the sound of the engine was deafening. We sat there for a few minutes with Mike watching me as I experienced this new sensation. Then he said, "I'm not going to break my promise to you, but I would like to just taxi across the runway and back. I will not take it off the ground." I nodded my head in acknowledgement and we did just that. I knew my hus band wouldn't break his promise. I sat wide-eyed as we taxied across the runway, feeling every bump on the way. I had a strange feeling of excitement and fear, all rolled into one. We taxied back to where Bob was standing, parked the Cessna and got out. Bob asked Mike why he didn't just go ahead and take me up for a ride. Mike explained that his medical had expired and that I wouldn't go anyway. Bob then turned to me and said, "Well, June, do you want me to take you up for a ride?" "Yes!" I couldn't believe I had said yes. Mike's eyes widened and he asked if I was sure I was ready to go . I told him I was, although in the back of my mind I wasn't sure, but I had said yes, and I wasn't backing out. Bob said he would just take me around the pattern which would take only three minutes. Before I knew it I was back in the plane and strapped in. Bob started the engine and we taxied to the end of the runway for the take-off. "This was it, I'm really going up." All sorts of thoughts ran through my mind as we sat there . "What sort of feeling will I get when we leave the runway and climb up into the sky?" I was now going to learn the answer. While waiting to take off, I watched Bob. I didn't have the faintest idea what he was doing, but every motion fascinated me . When it was time, Bob turned to me and said, "Well, June, here we go!" I waved good-bye to Mike and took a deep breath as we turned on to the runway . Excitement started to race through me as I gave Mike a smile that reached from ear to ear. I turned and looked ahead. We were now picking up speed and the runway flashed beneath us. The trees at the end of the runway were coming up fast. I felt the tail of the plane go light and knew at any moment we would be airborne. I looked out the window and noted the ground dropping from under us as we left the runway. What did I do? I closed my eyes and waited for some odd feeling. Would my stomach jump up into my throat? I waited, but no feelings came. Were we really off the

ground? I opened my eyes and looked out. We were in the air, but we weren't moving. At least that's the feeling I had. I learned later that this illusion occurred because there was nothing in the air to compare our speed with. I looked at Bob and asked if we had stopped or at least slowed down. He shook his head no and smiled. Looking outside again the sight I beheld was breathtaking. I couldn't believe my eyes. Without the slightest feeling of fear I started talking to Bob, rattling on as it I was wound up with a key. Below me was God's creation. The ground layed out like a patchwork quilt of browns, greens and yellows. The houses look like those from a Monopoly Game, arranged in a specific pattern. The trees were also miniature with the lakes looking like small ponds. It was beautiful! I felt free and honored that I was able to view this lovely sight which all pilots enjoy. When Bob saw how excited and happy I was, he turned out of the flight pattern and headed west. Mike told me later that when he saw Bob leave the pattern he then knew I was all right. He had no cause to worry now for Bob was going to take me for a ride. We were at 2,200 feet and I could see the horizon and Lake St. Claire. Not too far away I could see what looked like a city. Bob told me it was Utica. I couldn't believe it. I said, "Why, that's were we live ." Bob turned the plane toward Utica as I started to watch for landmarks that I knew from my driving. It was easy. I started naming the streets and highways. Bob was getting a kick out of this, so he asked me if I could find our house. As we passed over our subdivision, I identified the streets and there it was. Bob banked the plane to the right and I pointed to our house. The second from the corner next to the house with the blue umbrella. Bob spotted it and started to laugh. I looked again and I laughed too ... it wasn't an umbrella, it was our neighbor's pool! We then headed back to the airport. We had been gone 25 minutes - 25 wonderful minutes I'll always remember. I spotted the airport and even though everything was so small, I could still find Mike standing there waiting for us. We turned into the flight pattern, made our turns, then started to descend toward the runway. I looked down and one thought came to mind ... if I was going to die, I would rather die this way - down into the beauty I had seen. The runway came up fast, the wheels touched and we were down. I had been up in a plane! I had seen what some people will never see. I had done it! We taxied back to where Mike was standing. I was waving to him so hard I thought my arm would come off. Bob parked the plane and turned off the engine. I un strapped my belt and tumbled into Mike's arms. I was bubbling over with my experience. I gave Bob a hug and thanked him from the bottom of my heart for giving me this most treasured thrill. I was so happy I cried. While driving home Mike couldn't keep me quiet. 1 was telling him all I had seen and how I had felt. I had forgot ten that this was nothing new to him. He was happy for me. Since my first ride in Bob's plane, I have been up in an old Ford Tri-Motor and last but certainly not least, in a Stearman, an open cockpit biplane. That was another thrill in itself. There was no fear. This had been con quered and won. Editor's Note: "First Flight" was received at EAA Head quarters with the following note - "This is a story written by my late wife June about her first airplane ride in about 1964 or 1965. She died in an auto accident on August 1, 1980. I rediscovered these papersjust recently and thought June's description of her first flight would be of interest to other EAA members. I am a member ofyour great or ganization and am currently flying a Phantom ultralight which I built." Michael Likich (EAA 223535, UL 9224), 29210 Pratt Road, Armada, MI48005. • VINTAGE AIRPLANE 21

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Wright J-5 parts needed, particularly seeking ser viceable master rod , valves, ignition wire clips, carburetor heat box , one piston, and miscellaneous mechanical parts. All help appreciated. Brian Dal ton , 7915 Spartan Court, Olympia, WA 98503 , 2061 459-8035. (1 1-1 )

J-3 Cub Float Plane parts. 1320 and 1400 Edo front fuselage fitting . SAS.E. for list. R. Matt, EAA Wittman Airfield , Oshkosh , WI 54903-2591 . 1933 Fairchi ld 22, Menasco 0-4, Some extra en gine parts, picture on cover of April '82 VINTAGE AIRPLANE . $31 ,000/make offer. 312/358-4035 or 3121742-2041 .

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POBER PIXIE - VW powered parasol - unlimited in low-cost pleasure flying . Big , roomy cockpit for the over six foot pilot. VW power insures hard to beat 3 '12 gph at cruise setting. 15 large instruction sheets . Plans - $47.00. Info Pack - $5.00. Send check or money order to : ACRO SPORT, INC., Box 462, Hales Corners. WI 53130 . 414/529-2609. ACRO II - The new 2-place aerobatic trainer and sport biplane. 20 pages of easy to follow, detailed plans. Complete with isometric drawings, photos , exploded views . Plans - $85.00. Info Pac $5.00. Send check or money order to : ACRO SPORT, INC., P.O. Box 462, Hales Corners , WI

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Warner Engines and parts, one 145 SS50 with 100:00 since new and zero SOH . Another with 300:00 since new, needs overhaul. Have extensive inventory of 145 parts. Write needs. P. O. Box 9702, Greensboro, NC 27429. (12-2).

AIRCRAFT AND ENGINES: FOR IMMEDIATE SALE 1940 T-Craft BC-12 - Original round control wheels and center round instrument panel. Ceco nite on wings , 412 SMOH . Ferryable, $4700.00. 1948 PA-15 Vagabond - Hand-rubbed finish . Wheel fairings. Mint condition - $6995.00. Foster Taperwing $2.495.00.

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CESSNA 170B, 1953, 1400 SMOH, 65 STOH. Rebuilt gyros, Imron paint, 7.5 gal. l hr. $14 ,000. Call 217/488-6283. (12-2) Old airplane parts cluttering up your garage? Make room for your car by selling those items you don 't need with an ad in the Vintage Trader. 25ft per word, 20 word minimum. Send your ad with pay ment to : THE VINTAGE TRADER , Wittman Air field, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591.

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EAA's Ford Tri-Motor Will be flying soon' The wings are installed, engines install ed and new exterior finish sparkles. Interior appointments, gold trim and new seats are in place, the same as it left Ihe factory in 1929. During the restoration some of the corrugated aluminum was replaced and these remaining "original" pieces have been mounted onto a lim· ited quantity of commemorative ~ n u mbe red " plaques. The first flighl is being planned now and all of us will be seeing this historic aircraft flyi ng again!

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We would like to list your aviation event in our calendar. Please send information to the Editor, The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2591 . Information must be received at least two months in advance of the issue in which it will appear. MARCH 17-23 - LAKELAND, FLORIDA - 11th Annual EAA Sun 'n Fun Spring Celebration of Flight. Contact Sun 'n Fun office at 813/644· 2431 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , or write to P. O. Box 6750, Lakeland , FL 33807. JUL Y 26 - AUGUST 2 - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN - 23rd Annual EAA Fly·ln and Convention. Make your plans now to attend the World 's Greatest Aviation Event. Contact EAA, Wittman Airfield , Oshkosh , WI 54903·2591 .

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See this priceless colllection of rare, historically significant aircraft, all imaginatively displayed in the world's largest. most modem sport aviation museum. Enjoy the many educational displays and audio-visual presentat ions. Stop by - here's something the entire family will enjoy. Just minutes away!

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