The Wiley Post



EAA CHAPTER 400 NEWSLETTER May 2011





Paul Nuss, President
325 Chandelle Drive
Martinsburg,PA 16662
793-3292
paulnuss@atlanticbb.net

Charlie Becker, Vice President
1200 Van Buren Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
943-1690
ctbecker@atlanticbb.net

Dan Speck, Secretary
593 Frederick Road
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
793-4388
gdanspeck@yahoo.com

Ken Reed, Treasurer
329 Cherry St.
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
224-5051

Mark Sell, Newsletter Editor
312-5336
msell@mclanahan.com

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The next meeting will be held on Friday, May 20, at 7:30 pm at the Altoona/Blair County
Airport terminal building.

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Thanks go to J.C. Housel for sharing his knowledge of magnetos at last month’s meeting!

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April’s minutes…


Paul Nuss presented information about the Bedford County Outdoor Experience to be at
the Bedford County Airport (HMZ) on June 25, 2011. The club then discussed details
regarding our capabilities of supporting the event and to what extent.


Charlie Becker brought a small piece of fiberglass work from his RV-8 project to show a
brief demonstration of how to use the “peel-ply” technique to not load up your fiberglass
work with extra weight.


J.C. Housel presented information on aircraft magnetos.

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You've read the books. Watched the videos. Time to get hands-on June 4-5 in Pittsburgh.
If you've ever dreamed of building your own aircraft, step one is right around the corner.
EAA SportAir Workshops is holding a 2-day session, June 4-5, 2011, hosted by the
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics located in West Mifflin, PA. Get first-hand knowledge,
tips, and techniques from aviation experts, many who have been featured in EAA's
Hints for Homebuilders video series. Enroll today and be on your way to living the dream!


Choose from:


Sheet Metal Basics

Duration: 2 days. Member Price: $294.


Composite Construction

Duration: 2 days. Member Price: $269.


Electrical Systems and Avionics

Duration: 2 days. Member price is $289.


Fabric Covering

Duration: 2 days. Member Price: $269.


Gas Welding

Duration: 2 days. Member Price: $289.


Contact Paul Nuss, Mark Sell, or check out www.eaa.org for more information.

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Tell your friends! Tell your relatives! Saturday, June 25 is the Bedford County Outdoor
Experience! It’s being held at the Bedford County Airport (HMZ) from 7am to 12pm.
There will be numerous outdoor displays as well as a fly-in/drive-in breakfast. Breakfast
is all you can eat for the following prices: Adults - $7, Kids 4 to 12 - $4, Kids 3 & under
– free. Hot cakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice are all on the menu. There will also
be Young Eagle rides and a car show, weather permitting. For more information, call
Ben at 814-934-7373.

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As mentioned in the previous article, there will be Young Eagle rides at the Bedford
Airport Day, June 25. EAA Chapter 400 will be providing these rides. There are
numerous Boy Scouts and Civil Air Patrol groups present, so we will need all hands on
deck. Anyone willing to fly and/or help out on the ground will be greatly appreciated!


Also for the Bedford Airport, Chapter 400 would like to have a small display present.
Anyone willing to help arrange and/or man the display will be valued.


Anyone willing to help in any way for the event on June 25, please contact one of our
officers! Thank you!

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It’s fly-in season again at Ickes Airport in Osterburg, PA. Fly-ins are planned for the
following dates:


May 27-30, 2011

July 8-10, 2011

September 2-5, 2011


Come out and enjoy numerous ultralight airplanes, powered parachutes, trikes, general
aviation aircraft, sport planes, R/C airplanes, and a whole lot more. Flying activities are
all day, weather permitting.

*Use airport at your own discretion and at your own risk, Not responsible for any
accidents.*


Ickes Public Ultralight Airport (1PS0), Bowser Road, Osterburg, PA

Email dickes@bedford.net, or call 814-276-3353, or 814-285-8542 (cell).

www.eaa-aircraft.com

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EAA Chapter 1041, The Gettysburg Barnstormers, will host their Wings, Wheels, &
Pancakes Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast on June 4 & 5 at Gettysburg Regional Airport (W05).
Breakfast will be served both days starting at 8 am through 12 Noon. Menu includes
pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, homefries, coffee, tea, & juice. Adults $ 7.00, kids under
12 $3.00.  Free shuttle service to & from the Visitor Center of Gettysburg National
Military Park for those who fly in. The 2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Grand Champion
Antique winner, a 1930 Waco RNF, is expected to be on hand. Antique & classic car
display, hangar flying, fun for everyone. Join us for the best breakfast around! For more
information, contact Ellie & Jim Sheen at 717-360-6382 or sheenej@comcast.net

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/gettysburgbarnstormers/

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Upcoming dates to keep on the calendar:


EAA Chapter 400 Y.E. flights

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