Vol. 51 – No. 1 AMERICA’S PREMIER FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY PILOTS – February 2015...
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Vol. 51 – No. 1 AMERICA’S PREMIER FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY PILOTS – February 2015 Feb 2015 – P. 1 Two’s View! By Magnum Drichta When was the last time you checked out the Stinson's Flight webpage on Apollo? I invite each of you to login at http://apollo.daedalians.org soon. If you forgot your login - no worries: go to… http://apollo.daedalians.org/password/new to retrieve it. If you do not yet have a login - no worries: go to… https://apollo.daedalians.org/member_signu p/signup . Now that you are in the site, please update your info at the bottom of the "My Stuff" tab. Why am I asking you to do all of this? Apollo services are provided by the National Order. It is a great tool for the flight to share news, review old editions of The Windsock, advertise events, and look up contact info for your fellow Daedalians. Dig into the site. Great stuff. In addition, we will begin using Apollo for one-click reservations starting with our March 2015 meeting. You will receive an email reminder (if your contact info is updated) prior to the RSVP cutoff. Easy! It will certainly save Charlie Baumann some time AND allow us to make alternative menu selections. In the meantime, you can still call 210- 258-4143 or email [email protected] but once NEXT EVENTS: Tues, Feb 24 - 1800hrs Dinner Meeting - Parr Officers Open Mess San Antonio, TX Program: Maj Kristian “Chop” Thiele, USAF Mon, March 02 – 1100hrs Foulois Ceremony MacArthur Parade Field Maj Kristian "Chop" Thiele is the Chief of Weapons and Tactics for 149 FW, Lackland AFB. He is a highly decorated combat fighter pilot and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Maj Thiele has 10+ years as an F-16 flying and academic instructor teaching all aspects of tactical execution as well as multi- service and coalition integration. Recognized expert and published author driving F-16 and Combat Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. He has led several process improvement initiatives culminating in over $1.5 million in yearly savings to the
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Vol. 51 – No. 1 AMERICA’S PREMIER FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY PILOTS – February 2015
Feb 2015 – P. 1
Two’s View!By Magnum Drichta
When was the last time you checked out the Stinson's Flight webpage on Apollo? I invite each of you to login at http://apollo.daedalians.org soon.
If you forgot your login - no worries: go to…http://apollo.daedalians.org/password/new to retrieve it.If you do not yet have a login - no worries: go to…https://apollo.daedalians.org/member_signup/signup .
Now that you are in the site, please update your info at the bottom of the "My Stuff" tab. Why am I asking you to do all of this? Apollo services are provided by the National Order. It is a great tool for the flight to share news, review old editions of The Windsock, advertise events, and look up contact info for your fellow Daedalians. Dig into the site. Great stuff. In addition, we will begin using Apollo for one-click reservations starting with our March 2015 meeting. You will receive an email reminder (if your contact info is updated) prior to the RSVP cutoff. Easy! It will certainly save Charlie Baumann some time AND allow us to makealternative menu selections.
In the meantime, you can still call 210-258-4143 or [email protected] but once you log onto Apollo, you won't want to go back to the "old way." Thanks for your help in streamlining our communication with Stinson's membership.
Log in, sit back and enjoy.
NEXT EVENTS:
Tues, Feb 24 - 1800hrsDinner Meeting - Parr Officers Open Mess
San Antonio, TXProgram: Maj Kristian “Chop” Thiele, USAF
Mon, March 02 – 1100hrsFoulois Ceremony
MacArthur Parade Field
Maj Kristian "Chop" Thiele is the Chief of Weapons and Tactics for 149 FW, Lackland AFB. He is a highly decorated combat fighter pilot and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Maj Thiele has 10+ years as an F-16 flying and academic instructor teaching all aspects of tactical execution as well as multi-service and coalition integration. Recognized expert and published author driving F-16 and Combat Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. He has led several process improvement initiatives culminating in over $1.5 million in yearly savings to the government and has planned and coordinated all aspects of two overseas deployments of F-16s and personnel.
THE WINDSOCKPublished solely for the information and use of members of the Stinsons Flight No. 2, Order of Daedalians, PO Box 121, Randolph AFB TX 78148-0121, an approved war veterans organization, contributions to which are deductible to the full extent of the law. It is distributed only in those months in which the Flight has a scheduled event as shown on the back page. The right to edit materials received is reserved. All telephone numbers are Area Code 210 unless otherwise noted.
Flight Captain: Col Daniel Sowada, USAF (ret)Cell: 512-799-6725; [email protected]
Vice Flight Captain: Col Magnum Drichta, USAF Cell: 913-702-5623; [email protected]
Adjutant: Lt Col Paul Higginbotham, USAF (ret)Hm: 677-0422; [email protected]
Treasurer: Lt Col John Larrison, USAF (ret)Cell: 313-2868; [email protected]
Provost Marshal: Lt Col James Govin, USAFCell: 803-316-1069; [email protected]
Pgm Officer/Reservations: Lt Col Charles Baumann, USAF (ret)Hm: 659-6577; [email protected]
Pgm Officer/Arrangements: Col Richard Zimmerman, USAF (ret)Hm: 369-9217; [email protected]
Pgm Officer/AF Villages: Lt Col Paul Higginbotham, USAF (ret)Hm: 677-0422; [email protected]
Publicity: Maj Gen Jerry Allen, USAF (ret)Cell: 677-0688; [email protected]
Chaplain: Lt Col Rocco DeFelice, USAF (ret)Cell: 659-5965; [email protected]
Photographer: Col Gary Walston, USAF (ret)Hm: 496-9249; other: 845-5106; [email protected]
Membership: Lt Col John Larrison, USAF (ret)Cell: 313-2868; [email protected]
Scholarships: Col Howard Ham, USAF (ret)Hm: 349-9045; [email protected]
Awards: Lt Col Bill Ercoline, USAF (ret)Hm: 658-2137; other: 240-1267; [email protected]
CFIP Awards: Col Gary Walston, USAF (ret)Hm: 496-9249; other: 845-5106; [email protected]
JROTC Awards: Col Ed Sheeran, USAF (ret)Hm: 602-9629; [email protected]
Windsock Editor: Ms. Caitlin CavenaughWork: 210-387-6092; [email protected]
Website queries: E-mail [email protected]
WEBSITE ADDRESSES:
STINSONS FLIGHT: www.apollo.daedalians.org ORDER OF DAEDALIANS: www.daedalians.org
FLIGHT CAPTAIN’S CORNER
February 2015
by
Stump Sowada
Stinson's Flight’s first supper meeting of 2015 on the last Tuesday of January was the most entertaining and informative I’ve attended since becoming a member of our Flight two plus years ago. My opinion is based upon the absolutely awesome presentation by our guest speaker, Captain John "Bishop" DiFebo. To portray Bishop as unique is an enormous understatement. He enlisted; earned his commission and wings; flew F-16s for four years; and then transitioned to the MQ-9A Reaper, an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) used primarily for intelligence-collection and secondarily against dynamic execution targets (more at http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104470/mq-9-reaper.aspx). He is currently an RPA instructor pilot assigned to the 558th FTS at Randolph AFB.
Bishop rolled up his flight suit sleeves and proceeded to energize and educate all of us without notes, a script, and no visual aids other than his hands. We were enlightened as he contrasted his observations and experiences piloting manned and unmanned aircraft. The Q&A reconvened after the formal meeting was adjourned. My own personal conclusion is that these young RPA pilots are just as much pioneers as our Daedalian forebears. Very well done, Bishop!
Break, break, new subject. One of the few things I think that we can do better is to communicate and keep as many of our 400 plus members well informed more efficiently. As I hope most of you realize after my year as Vice Flight Captain, I am a big fan of Apollo. National Headquarters has provided the Flights of the Order with a great tool. We need to use it more than we have in the past. I ask for your support and cooperation with this effort. This year is important for Stinsons Flight. In addition to our usual activities and events, we are the host flight for the National Convention May 28-31. Please plan to attend as many events as possible. Registration and reservation info, forms, and links are available at www.daedalians.org. Make your reservations now for our next Flight 2 supper meeting at 1800 hours, Tuesday, 24 February, at Parr Officers Open Mess. Fly safe, fly high, fly proud, and …
Volabamus Volamus
StumpFeb 2015 – P. 2
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January Meeting
Flight Captain Stump Sowada
Guest Speaker John “Bishop” DiFebo
Stump giving Bishop the Speakers’ Gift
Bishop speaking to the audience
Date: Tuesday, February 24th
Program: Dinner Meeting
Place: Parr Club Daedalian Room
Time: 1800-1900
Menu • SALAD: Grilled apple salad; spinach grilled apples &
almonds with brown butter vinaigrette• MAIN COURSE: Potato crusted Halibut, served with
Cherry rice pilaf and green beans with bacon. Baked rolls with Butter.
• Wine, iced tea and water on the tables• DESSERT: Chocolate pecan pie and coffee
PRICE: $30 per person
Reservations: Accept the invitation emailed to you via Apollo, call (210) 258-4143 (voice mail) or email:
-- Reservations are essential for a smooth and enjoyable dinner experience. If you use the correct address, you will get an acknowledgement of our receipt immediately. If you do not get an acknowledgement, we did not get your reservation. Please check the address and send again. --
Reservations cutoff : Thurs, 19 Feb, 1100 hrs.
PLEASE NOTE: Every attempt will be made to confirm reservations made by e-mail, however we are not staffed to reply to reservations made by telephone. Please accept our apologies.
DRESS: Members and guests should be clothed appropriately and comfortably for the season.
Mailing area
2014 FLIGHT PLAN
24 Feb: Dinner Meeting
(Tues) Parr Officers’ Open Mess
1800
2 Mar: Foulois Ceremony
(Mon) MacArthur Parade Field1100
31 Mar: Dinner Meeting
(Tues) Parr Officers’ Open Mess
1800
28 Apr: Dinner Meeting
(Tues) Blue Skies East
1800
*You may also find meeting and program information in the Stinsons Flight Calendar at
www.apollo.daedalians.org/flights/58
**USE OUR WEBSITE CALENDAR**
When you look at your Stinsons Flight website you should check your Flight CALENDAR which shows the schedule for Flight Meetings and Ceremonies. If you don’t have a Windsock handy, it can be a quick help. Here’s a TIP - Click on the text for that event. You’ll then get another display with more info!
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