EAA Chapter 983 Newsletter December 2000
Mailing Address: EAA Chapter 983, P.O. Box 903, Granbury, TX. 76049
Website http://www.eaa983.org
Chapter 983 meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. in Ken
houseman’s hangar. N.E. corner of Pecan Plantation Airport.
Jill Peters & Don Saint |
Once upon a
time there was a great Christmas celebration in the land of EAA # 983. It came to pass on
December 8th that many members did enjoy the repasts and conviviality offered
at Pecan country club. Yea verily!
Yes, it was a great evening. Our President Don
Saint presided over the festivities assisted by the evenings "Roast
mistress" Jill Peters. Sheryl Crumrine
and committee crew did a splendid job of making table decorations and attending to all the
myriad details.
Left to Right; Sheryl Crumrine, Nilza Boldenow, Shirley Saint, Pam
Prentice, Sandy Rozell, Sylvia Benenati, and Anna Christina Velasquez |
The special event volunteers were honored for their
contributions: Millie Ragle for the Spring fly-in, (not present, but will be honored at
next meeting) and Gary Bricker for the fall fly-in. Even though the fall fly-in was
canceled, Gary put in a lot of time. He has even volunteered to spearhead the Spring
Fling.
Ken Houseman was made an Honorary EAA Chapter Lifetime
Member for all that he has done for our chapter.
Rick Jones & Don Saint |
Ken Morgan, and Willie Bennett were given special honors
and EAA jackets for their first flights. Ken for his T-18 restoration and Willie for his
Glastar. (Dave Moore will be recognized at the next meeting for his RV-6 first flight.)
Dick Keyt was recognized for his first place wins in the AirVenture formula RG cup, the
Golden State and Copper State races.
Andy Rash Photography provided commemorative photos
on-site with borders depicting honoree aircraft.
Man-of-the-month
: Gary Bricker is a
manufacturers representative living here at Pecan. He owns a straight tail Bonanza and is
currently changing out the engine which was due for overhaul at 1800 SMOH. He has been
flying for13 years; started out with a C-150 then a couple of 172's before getting his
Bonanza. Gary Bricker quietly goes around doing all sorts of tasks for our chapter. You
frequently see him unloading folding chairs, sweeping out the hangar after a meeting, and
mowing the taxiway around the transient tie-down area as well as chairing fly-in events.
He springs into action without being asked. Thanks very much Gary!
Parts Cost You guys with home-builts have a good thing going.
The right passenger window on the Bonanza suddenly opened in- flight.
The over-center latch is supposed to be held in place with a little torsion spring. It was
missing. We inquired of Beech as to what the cost would be for one of these little
suckers. Would you believe that the cost was $50.07? That is $12000/lb!
NOTAMS:
1) Lotsa hangar homes being completed. Damon & Donna Berry
moved in to 9604 Taxiway, Jim & Shalise Cash now occupy 9632 AirPark, and Don
& Shirley Saint have now moved to 9800 AirPark.
2) Tom Eanes Bucker restoration flew for
the first time on December 15. It logged five flights that day to perfect the rigging of
this Spanish- built bi-plane. This extensive and beautiful restoration took 8 years and
includes a Lycoming O-360. It is licensed experimental with "N" number NX8TE.
Looking forward to seeing it here at Pecan Tom, and congratulations on the A &
P!
3) A newly formatted membership directory will be coming out next
year. It is in need of updating. In some cases we know about changes, but in other cases only
you can clue us in to changes. Tell us if you have changed address,
telephone, aircraft, spouse(!) so we can make the change. We still have some
directories. If you do not have one, or have misplaced it, let me know. ~ Gene
4) We will be instituting an electronic
mail distribution of the news letter this year. It is most importand that you indicate
your preference on the renewal form (page 6). We will be sending out both copies as we
have in the past, but also "e" mail versions on a website available to all
computer users that have access to the internet. The "e" mail version will have
pictures in color. In order to save cost we will not be sending hard copies to people that
indicate a preference for "e" mail.
5) Mike Williaford's wife Renda was in a
bad accident last Friday. She was working in her house in Ft. Worth and fell through the
ceiling striking her head. She is now in a coma in Ft. Worth Harris hospital. The family
has seen some hopeful signs. Your prayers and cards would be much appreciated;
Mike and Renda Williaford
5410 Wedgfield Dr.
Granbury, TX 76049
New Tech counselor
Ken Morgan is our newest Tech. Counselor. Ken is a
licenced professional EE engineer with a long career with Loral and the Federal Govt. He
has an electronics shop that pulls in some business. He began his career at Texas A &
M and worked on the Space station's solar panels. He has owned a "C" Bonanza, an
Exec. 21 & M-20E. He also has owned a Comanche, and Starduster before a string of four
T-18's starting in "91. He has his A & P and has overhauled an O-360. He has
restored a T-18 and enjoys flying around Pecan. Congratulations Ken!
Classifieds (We know you have something for sale!)
For Sale! Ads of aviation related items are run
at the discretion of the editor, free of charge for two months. After two months they will
automatically be removed unless requested to run again.
20 Ft. telescoping flagpoles
installed with flags and golden Eagle on top.
Perfect for home or business, great gift. $250 installed. Contact Dick Keyt
817-279-7590 Proceeds go to EAA Chapter 983.
- Kolb Firefly Legal Ultralight
1996 Model with 57 hours total on airframe and
Rotax 447 engine. Electric start, heel brakes, full enclosure, ready to fly. $9000 without
BRS 750 canister parachute, or $10500 with BRS chute. Contact Perry Adams 254-897-2230
- Mini Max with Rotax 503 for
sale.
Electric start, open cockpit with turtle deck,
airspeed, and altimeter. Beautiful paint and finish. Needs some repair due to damage in
transit. ~$3000/offer. Tom Woodward~ 817-279-6320 Email: TomTwood2345@aol.com
- Bakeng Duce partially completed.
I must move and vacate my garage. List of pieces: Fully welded fuselage and tail feathers,
cowling, turtle deck, wheel pants, SS firewall & engine mount, Cessna gear legs, wing
ribs & LE skin and fuel tanks. Lots of other Misc. Parts. David Dreisbach:
281-392-7482. Or "E" mail; daviddreisbach@halliburton.com
Schedule of Chapter 983 Events
Start The New Year right!
January 13, 2001 Ken Houseman's hangar at North end of Pecan. Jimmy Younkin is scheduled to give us an outstanding
talk. Jim is one talented guy. He was the brains behind the "Century" autopilot
which led to the present S-Tech autopilot. He has a "mullicoupe" which he may
fly here, and has also built a replica of "Mister Mulligan" (a Monocoupe on
steroids with a 1340 P&W). He is building a digital autopilot for homebuilts and has
already sold out the first 100. Jim is a master metal smith and has the contract to build
the cowling for the beautiful replica Hughes H-1 racer. The original is in the
Smithsonian, for those who have not seen this gem. Don't miss this one!
February 10 Program: TBD (trust us, we will have a
good one!) Pecan
May 12 Spring Fly-in Pecan
November 10 Fall Fly-in Pecan
