Congratulations!
Member Shane Proud lost his shirt recently after completing his first solo in a Cessna 182, following PPL instruction from member Dan Watkins. Many of his airport friends stood by, scissors in-hand, ready to do the traditional removal of the shirt back! Many congratulations to Shane, and to Dan! Read More →
Hangar Clean-up
Busy day at the Chapter hangar yesterday as we emptied out the trailer and moved the breakfast tables out there. Great work by the team led by John, Shaw, Bob x2, Chuck x2, Jeff, Mike, Shane, Paul and Andre. We’ve made space in the hangar for the incoming project and for general use. It felt good giving the hangar and club-room a long-overdue spring cleaning. Thanks to all who participated - great team effort. Read More →
April Board Meeting Postponed
We’ve postponed this weeks Board Meeting (Thursday 16th) , and will announce the revised date shortly. Thanks! Read More →
Family Days
Summer is almost here, time to plan family days at the EAA Chapter Hangar. Sunday May 3rd and Sunday June 7th are dates to bring the family and friends along to the Hangar. We’ll have open grills from 2 to 6pm, bring along what you want to cook and eat and drink (no alcohol!), plus a dish for sharing. We’ll have some kids toys and bikes to keep all ages. Plane rides can be arranged and good times had by all. Mark your calendars, see you there! Read More →
Members Meeting - Monday April 6th, 2009
Members Meeting Notes April 6 2009 Membership Report We already have 9 new members so far this year towards our goal of 25. Treasurer’s report Current funds balance is $12,000. Restoration Project The Restoration Project leadership found that the PA22 had a PA20 wing and we will need to spend $3,000 on wing ribs and spars. A sign up sheet circulated for anyone that wants to work on certain parts (i.e. battery box, fuel tank and fuel system, lights, etc.). Young Eagle Report Young Eagles on April 4 was cancelled due to high winds and is rescheduled for April 18. Chapter Events We’re introducing Family Picnics at the hangar on May 3 and June 7, looking to make full use of our fabulous facility and get more familiy-orientated events into our calendar. It will be a ‘bring your own food ‘to grill and bring a dish to share. See details on website shortly An RV Fly-in has been organised on the day of our first Pancake Breakfast of the year, May 16. Jeff Vaughen is hoping to attract many of Vans Airforce to join us for breakfast Hangar Report Phil Lopez Hangar report – Jeff Geist, with help from members, will be putting wheels on large work table, to make it moveable and to accommodate the 4th aircraft in our hangar New Garden Flying Field Events Airport Cleanup is happening April 22-26, the Chapter can make use of the trash facilities May 9 New Garden Customer Appreciation – 50 cents off gas and hamburgers and hot dogs July 6-10 New Garden Young Aviators Camp Chapter Fly Outs April 12 Flyout to Sky Manor May 9th Massey Fly In Chapter Fund-Raiser Chapter received a Seiko Aviators Watch, valued at ~$250, as a donation that will be raffled off to chapter members exclusively for $5 a chance at the May 16 Pancake Breakfast. Guest Speaker Taming the Taildragger - Great presentation by Dan McCaffrey who learned to fly a Taildragger in a twin beech and has also flown DC-3’s and has owned two Pitts Dan explained the principals of tail-dragger flying, effects of precession and some good practices to avoid ground-loops. Read More →
Aviation Summer Camp for Kids!
Jon Martin, manager of New Garden Aviation Flying Field, has announced a Future Aviators Summer Camp to be held at the airport and using the EAA Chapter 240 Club Room. Youngsters aged 8 to 12 will enjoy a week of excitement and discovery in aviation. Interested youngsters and parents should contact Jon at the number indicated below. Information from Jon’s press release: NEW GARDEN FLYING FIELD OFFERS AVIATION DAY CAMP FOR GRADES TWO THROUGH FIVE THIS SUMMER! NEW GARDEN FLYING FIELD, TOUGHKENAMON, PA. — A new summer camp program at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA is offering young people the excitement and discovery of aviation in a day-camp setting, designed for ages 8-12. The New Garden Flying Field Aviation Day Camp is introducing a one-week session, July 6th-10th. It’s a week of nonstop excitement that includes five full days of hands-on aviation and science projects, challenge activities, museum and airport tours, and other aviation experiences. “We are excited to begin the New Garden Flying Field Aviation Day Camp this summer, as we know the fascination with flight often begins at a young age,” said Jon Martin, Airport Manager. “We designed the camp to be a week of nonstop excitement where fun and discovery are combined for an unforgettable experience.” Complete information, including dates, registration fees and other details, is available online (SOON) at http://www.newgardenflyingfield.com or by calling 610-268-2619. Read More →
A Puzzle …. and a Decision!
A Restoration Project puzzle this past week. Differences in the PA-22 wings became apparent to the restoration team when the two wings were brought together. One wing is a PA-20 version and has had more ribs than the other!Also, spar repairs are evident that, while at one time in its life were ok, are just not up-to-snuff anymore and certainly not for the quality of the work and of the final product that Chapter 240 needs! Rib repairs are typical and certainly no surprise for an aircraft of this vintage and several will need replacing, though some can be repaired. So, the restoration leadership group considered options and the best way forward, and opted to recommend to the Board that we buy and replace spars and ribs where necessary. We’ll order new spars and ribs and while these are an expense ($3,000-ish) they are crucial and will give us a much better wing and airplane. The purchase, if approved by the Board, will account for about a third of the allocated budget for this year. The unairworthy spars and ribs will be assembled and can be used to practice all the fabric finishing skills required to provide a outstanding fabric finish to our project. In addition, various other tasks are underway; ~ Carl is renovating the side window ~ Tim is working on the the wheels ~ Chuck has finished the control equipment A list is being developed providing all the little detail projects that can be accomplished by individuals at their home or at the hanger. When the list is completed, we will present it at Chapter meeting and look for volunteers to take the restoration work on. We would like to have as many interested members as possible take part in this restoration. We need volunteers, and is a great learning experience for all that love aircraft in general but hold a special place in their hearts for the old steel tube and fabric aircraft of the past. Update - The recommendation to purchase the spars and ribs was approved at last evenings Board meeting (4-2-09), and the parts have been ordered. Chuck Read More →