March 2010

The Observer Chapter 1041 NOTAMS:

Gettysburg Barnstormers—EAA Chapter 1041

 3/1: Chapter meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Gettysburg Regional Airport (W05).  3/15: Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., at W05.  3/20: Newsletter submissions due.  3/21: Soup-er Sunday, 1:00 p.m., at W05.  4/5: Chapter meeting, 7:30 p.m., at W05.

Inside Henry’s Hangar

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Books, Books, Books!

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Meeting Minutes

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Meeting Minutes, 4 continued Event Calendar

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Cockpit Humor

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Henry’s Hangar By Henry Hartman Ever heard that old saying, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!"? That must be true after this column and my thoughts last month. I had asked the question "What happened to Winter?", and mentioned the lost opportunity to do some skiplane flying with Charlie Tipton. Mother Nature must be a reader of these fine newsletters, and responded with two heavy snowstorms in early February, as everyone well knows. It was so deep that our snowmobiles had great problems going through the soft fluffy snow, and I knew that a plane on skis was in the same predicament. But as I type this month's Hangar column, I'm giddy with excitement! The snow has settled and firmed up, the kids have been making snowmobile tracks all over the farm, and Charlie phoned to say the snow is now good for flying off of. So, this weekend the Hartmans hope to make entries in our logbooks with our first flights in a Champ, and on skis as well. Be sure to attend the March 1st meeting and hear if this episode turns out as expected! Speaking of the March meeting, I'm looking forward to hearing Gary Hartle speak to us. Gary helped us some years ago when we rebuilt and

recovered the yellow Wind Indicator that adorns Gettysburg Airport. As all of us who helped with that project recall, Gary is a great friend and a fantastic educator. We have very fond memories of learning the art of fabric covering and finishing. The results are visible to all visitors to the airport in the form of the "Yellow Bird" that shows the wind direction for all creatures taking to the air. There is one more "Soup-er-Sunday" event scheduled for March. Come out and have a fun and tasty time with your fellow Barnstormers. It's a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon, have some fine food, and relax while being an "airport bum"! Until next time, fly safe and keep warm,

Henry

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The Observer New Aviation Books at Adams County Library By Elli Sheen Back in the ’70s, when the Air Explorer Post #605 disbanded, the balance in the treasury was given to the Adams County Library System for an endowment. Each year they report on the books purchased that year. Members may want to borrow them from the library.

Check them out literally!

Here’s the list of books purchased for the Air Explorer Post #605 Endowment Fund for 2009: 

Chasing Icarus, the Seventeen Days in 1910 That Forever Changed American Aviation—Gavin Mortimer

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In the Cockpit, Inside 50 History-Making Aircraft—Dana Bell

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The Color Encyclopedia of Incredible Airplanes—Phillip Jarrett

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Carrying the Fire, An Astronaut’s Journeys—Michael Collins

The Gettysburg Barnstormer Library By Dick Golden Yes, we have our own library!

GETTYSBURG AERO CLUB Fun, Affordable Flying

LIMITED MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE 1995 Koliber II, 150 hp, 4 seats Contact: Henry Hartman 717-632-0833 or 717-637-3741 Bill Borgia 717-817-5862

Through the generosity of a number of members, we have a nice collection of aviation books, both paperback and hardcover. A sizable collection of aviation educational and technical VHS tapes are on the shelf. Want to check something out? Easy! There is a three ring binder with instructions to checkout and check-in books and/ or tapes. We realize tapes are a bit ancient, but they work, and there is a TV in the room for viewing if you wish. We have no DVDs, so that could be some

future donations?

Valley Aviation and hope they will, in time, be addSpeaking of donations, we ing equipment and more appreciate all donations. schooling. We want to However, we already have support their efforts. some duplicate tapes and books. It would help if you Thanks for your support. would check the inventory before donating since space is limited. A special thanks to those who have donated books and tapes. Thanks to Wilson Watts for the blue bookcase donation, and Floyd Armstrong for the custom built tape bookcase. Thanks to Linda and Larry Nolte for writing/ typing the inventory list and arranging the same. Please keep in mind that the back room is a classroom for Cumberland

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Meeting Minutes: February 1, 2010 EAA CHAPTER 1041 B A R N STO R MER S MEETING MINUTES: Monday, February 1, 2010. Gettysburg Regional Airport. 19 members present. CALL TO ORDER: President Henry Hartman at 7:30 p.m.

is for West Manheim, not Manheim. Minutes as corrected moved by Art Shaw, 2nd by Dick Young. Approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

Airport: Work is completed on the fuel system. Some valves have been changed and a fuel check valve installed. Hopefully this will help. Also a letter is being sent to SARAA with our Breakfast Fly-In dates.

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Chapter Board meeting: Board of Directors considering increase in dues in 2011.

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Fly-in: Looking for a General Manager to coordinate the different committees. No takers as yet. Discussion on repairing the hanger ceiling above serving area.

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Newsletter: Thanks Guy for great work. Send in your articles.

TREASURERS REPORT: Treasurer Herb Bartell. February balance was reported, including petty cash and the Youth fund.

PROGRAM: Steve Kerr, Executive Director-Hanover Red Cross and part of NTSB “go team” deployed to the site of air carrier airc raft accident scenes. Steve presented a slide presentation of various aircraft accidents and response protocol beginning with the infamous Grand Canyon accident. The Aviation Disaster Family Response Act of 1996 addressed working with family of accident victims among other activities. Teams were always asked to listen, care and understand. Very eye opening presentation. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Barnstormer emergency response listing

COMMUNICATIONS: 

Herb Bartell’s C150 is no longer for sale.

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IRS 990N filing. EIN number applied for Jan. 22, 2010.

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Chapter renewal sent in and insurance certificate received.

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Sun-N-Fun April 13-18. Bob Howe going.

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175 days left till Oshkosh. Need departure briefing volunteers. There will be DC-3 and B17 aircraft 75th anniversary celebrations. Also weeklong Salute to Veterans.

Fine Dining ● Bed & Breakfast Exceptional Wines Receptions ● Banquets Sharpshooters Bar & Grille

Continued, pg. 4

900 Chambersburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-4332 ● (800) 362-9849 www.herrtavern.com

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The Observer Meeting Minutes (continued from page 3) 

Membership: John and Betty Hart indicated there are 12 “no dues paid”.

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Board Meeting: Next B oard meetin g March 15.

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CVA: Barbara George will be starting another Ground School February 16. Please contact her (580-5282) if you are interested or know someone who might be.

More minutes from Dick Golden, Secretary.

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Chapter plaque: Linda Nolte has donated a plaque for Chapter meeting info. Herb has it. Chapter calendar of events: June 5-6, September 25-26 Fly-in dates. Chapter picnic, August 8th at Mathna Airport.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Sou p-er-Su nday: Had a good one at the airport on 1/24. Going to use a faster heating soup pot. Next Soup -erSunday on February 21st. Need food volunteers.

Dick Golden, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS: 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Christmas PartyDecember 16th at Dutch Country.

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Member Floyd Armstrong has donated a speaker podium to the Barnstormers. Now we need that gavel!

Animal Hospital of West Manheim Small and Companion Pets

Still need some “Flyout” suggestions.

ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting will be Monday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. Program will be Gary Hartle discussing aircraft restoration.

2234 Baltimore Pike Hanover, PA 17331 717-637-1220

Gerald A. Applefeld, VMD Vicki L. Applefeld, Office Mgr.

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2010 Gettysburg Barnstormers Event Calendar March

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Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport Soup-er-Sunday - Gettysburg Airport

April

5 13-18

Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport Sun-N-Fun - Lakeland, Florida

May

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Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport

June

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Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast - W05 Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport

July

12 26-8/1

Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport AirVenture, - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

August

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(Sunday) - Picnic - Mathna Airport

September 13 25-26

Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast - W05

October

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Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport

November 1

Regular meeting - Gettysburg Airport

December 16

Christmas Party - Dutch Country Restaurant

Please note: Regular meetings scheduled for the Gettysburg Airport location are subject to alternate sites, such as hangar visits. The Observer newsletter will have more information.

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Updated event calendar.

The Observer Cockpit Chatter

Gettysburg Barnstormers— EAA Chapter 1041

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>> (short pause)... Controller: 'Okay then. That big lake is the Atlantic Ocean. Suggest you turn to the big "W" immediately .'

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>> Tower: 'American... and for your information, you were slightly to the left of the centerline on that approach.' >> American: 'That's correct; and my First Officer was slightly to the right'

2009-2010 EAA Chapter 1041 Officers and Board President Henry Hartman, 632-0833

Membership John and Betty Hart, 359-8750

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Vice-President

Newsletter Editor

Jim Sheen, 334-3794 [email protected]

Guy Werner, 717.476.0737 [email protected]

Secretary Dick Golden, 642-5656

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dick Golden, 642-5656

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John Hart, 359-8750 Joe Kaminskas, 677-0233 Linda Nolte, 624-2301

Treasurer Herb Bartell, 630-8996

Art Shaw, 338-0745 Paul Selmer, 253-7008 Jeff Beard, 624-9674