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Welcome to your EAA Chapter 838 monthly newsletter. Send any articles to newsletter@eaa838.org.

President’s Corner Our next meeting on Thursday July 20, Tom Thomas of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame will talk about

Wisconsin aviators who serving in World War II. Do not forget to come at 6:00 pm for something to eat.

On August 17th, we will have our chapter picnic during our normal meeting night. Arrive at 6pm, The chapter

will provide the meat, buns, refreshments, plates, napkins, etc. We will eat around 6:30 – 7:00. All you need to

do is bring something to put on the table to eat along with the meat. Last year the food was great. A donation jar

will be available to offset the cost of the meat and refreshments. Any donation amount will be appreciated.

The computer and software that handles the door locks on our building was replaced in mid June. It requires a

new key card. You can throw your old card away. The old system was antiquated and needed to be replaced. If

you need a card to open the front door, we are asking for $5 to help in the cost of the new cards. Contact me.

We continue with our Bricks fundraiser –EAA Chapter 838 Eagle Overlook Terrace - Paving the Way for

Continued Excellence. See the brochure later in this newsletter. This will be a great way for you to help the

chapter. Please contact me if you want a brick. Check out the pictures later in the newsletter to see some bricks

being added to the patio. Thanks to all chapter members who helped with the laying of the bricks and for

cleaning the building inside and outside in preparation for the Health Care Network fundraiser.

It is time to start thinking about elections for your chapter 838 officers. The following positions will be open at

the end of the year, president, vice-president, and three board members. There are also 4 board members

positions that are open due to resignations. This means that terms are ending for Ken Sack, Scott Sherer, Roy

Stuart, Eddy Huffman and John Grueter. If you have any interest in joining our board, please contact me or

Dave Finstad, who I have asked to round up a few good people to join our board.

The Health Care Network of Racine rented the museum last month and raised over $51,000 for their cause. The

Pictures are located later in this newsletter. If you know of anyone interested in renting our building, please talk

it up and contact Carl Bumpurs.

An airplane has been donated to Horlick High School as it starts aviation program. Unified is starting an

aviation academy at Horlick. Chapter 838 and Young Aviators have been in contact with James Bucholtz, who

is heading the academy at Horlick. James brought about a dozen students one morning for a session about

aviation. He also brought about 15 Horlick teachers. Sean Dwyer and others have been instrumental in peaking

the students and teachers interest in Aviation. Here is the link to the article in the Journal Times.

http://journaltimes.com/news/local/airplane-donated-to-horlick-as-it-starts-aviation-program/article_838f69d8-

41e1-5be9-9a9e-6ea1ebaf13c6.html

Racine EAA Chapter 838

Monthly Newsletter

July 2017 Volume XXIX Issue 7

http://eaa838.org/

Meetings Third Thursday’s 7:00 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm

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Here are a few Save the Dates:

1. AirVenture July 24-30

2. August 17th: Chapter picnic for all members and their family. More details later.

3. September 9th and 10th: We will have another Pancake Breakfast. We need you to support it by

volunteering, attending, inviting your friends, neighbors, and anyone you know. Same time frame, 7am

until noon on both days, with a Young Eagle rally on Saturday at 9am.

4. September 19th: AOPA will be renting our museum again for another seminar, called “Fly by Night”

5. September 30: Special Congressional Gold Medal presentations for CAP pilots

Ken Sack kensack@yahoo.com 262-488-3807

Next Meetings July 20 – Tom Thomas of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame will talk about Wisconsin aviators who serving

in World War II

August 17 – Chapter Picnic

September 21 – Steve Myers will do a presentation on Racine’s Jack Jerstad, a WWII USAAF Medal of Honor

winner and B-24 bomber pilot.

October 19 – Dean Zakos will host a 1950’s aviation movie night complete with period music during the dinner

hour. The feature presentation will be 1954’s “The High and the Mighty” with John Wayne.

If you have any suggestions for future speakers, please contact Rick Goebel at RGoebel@activetransport.com

Rick is always looking for new ideas.

Note from Dave Finstad

No new members this month. Do you know someone who might be interested in joining? Bring them to a

meeting.

Do not forget that most of us have an expiration date of 12/31/2016 for our membership dues. Please send in

your renewal to the chapter soon. See the last page of this newsletter for current renewal costs. You can renew

on the website now. Go to the Members tab.

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Chapter 838 Young Eagles for 2017

The dates for 2017 are: March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, and November 11.

In June, we had 23 Young Eagles flown.

Tracy Miller EAA #794015

Young Eagles Coordinator, EAA Chapter 838

2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the Young Eagles program, which has provided more than 2 million young

people ages 8-17 with an introduction to the world of personal aviation.

To celebrate, EAA has planned a variety of events and activities throughout the year starting with a special 25th

anniversary exhibit in the EAA AirVenture Museum.

AirVenture 2017 attendees are invited to join EAA for a birthday cake celebration and show their pride in the

Young Eagles program with special 25th anniversary T-shirts and hats that will be available during the

convention. EAA will also host a Young Eagles volunteer dinner on July 26 to thank those who make the

Young Eagles possible and successful.

As a special thank you to pilots who fly Young Eagles during this anniversary year, EAA has created a

commemorative prop card and a set of decals. In addition, a special 25 for 25 pin will be given to pilots who

fly at least 25 Young Eagles during 2017, and they will also receive recognition on the Young Eagles

website.

Aviation Explorer Post 218

If you know any youth ages 14-21 who might be interested, please contact post advisors at

aviationpost218@gmail.com

Explorers have been assisting with our Young Eagle rally’s. They will again be spending a week at the Explorer

Base during AirVenture.

The post participated in the chapter field trip to Waukegan airport to see the Coast Guard helicopter and crew

in June.

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Special Weekend Project Picture by Facebook

A Special prize will be given to the first person who comes with the correct answer to this question:

Who are these guys?

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Special Monday Night Project Picture by Bill Curtis

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What Are Your Favorite Aviation Themed Movies? By Dean Zakos

HANDLING IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES – TOTAL FLAP FAILURE OR ASYMMETRIC

(SPLIT) FLAPS

By Dean Zakos

Definition of an “Excellent” pilot – “A pilot who, when confronted with an emergency or

abnormal situation, knows exactly what to do.” – AOPA Air Safety Foundation

First Scenario:

You have been cleared to land and instructed by the control tower to make straight in for the

runway. You start to configure your aircraft for landing. You select your approach flap setting. The

flap position indicator fails to move from the “up” position. Buffeting and wind noise associated with

flap extension do not occur. You visually confirm flap position has not changed.

Second Scenario:

You have just entered the airport traffic pattern and have rolled wings level on downwind after

making your entry “on the forty-five.” You reduce power and select one notch of flaps. The aircraft

suddenly rolls sharply to the right.

Flap failures are rare in well maintained aircraft. About a year ago (despite great maintenance!) I

experienced a failure of the mechanical flap mechanism in my 1979 Piper. Fortunately, it occurred on

the ground during preflight. When I started to move the flap handle through its range of motion I heard

a metallic “ping.” Holding the handle, there were no tactile or audible detents and neither flap moved. I

have a pilot friend who experienced Scenario #2 above in his Cessna 182 several years ago. Even with

just the first notch of flaps selected, with only one flap deployed, he indicated that the aircraft did,

indeed, roll sharply. He landed safely.

Scenario #1 presents substantially less danger than Scenario #2.

Scenario #1 is commonly referred to as a “no flap” situation and requires a no flap landing.

Although it cannot be considered a “non-event,” it is a scenario you have trained for as a student pilot

and may periodically employ today to keep your pilot skills sharp. Your Pilot Operating Handbook

may have a section on landings without flaps. If so, you should be familiar with it.

Scenario #2 is what is known as an “asymmetric” or “split” flap situation. It occurs when one

flap deploys and the other flap does not. There will be a pronounced roll toward the wing with the least

flap deflection. If the deflection is not countered, the airplane could roll over. If you are close to the

ground, that could ruin your day.

What can you do if you find yourself in the air in either of these two scenarios? Here is what the

experts say:

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No Flaps

A no flap landing should not be considered particularly challenging or dangerous. Here is what

you need to consider:

First. Understand the Concept of Speed and Manage It. Normally, employing flaps allows

you to land at a lower airspeed and with a steeper descent angle. Instead, you now will be landing at a

higher airspeed (and stall speed) and at a shallower, slightly nose up angle, which will require your

constant attention. Also, due to a higher landing airspeed, you will need to allow for a longer landing

rollout. This could be as much as fifty percent more landing distance, depending on your ability to

manage airspeed. On downwind, base and final, you will need to peg your airspeed where you want it -

and hold it there.

Second. Speed Control First; But Altitude Control Next. Without flaps you will not have the

same ability to lose altitude quickly. You must plan ahead. Without the drag provided by flaps, you

will use up more distance over which you lose altitude. If you are flying a traffic pattern, you need to

think about flying a longer and wider pattern. This gives you more time and more opportunity to control

altitude with power. Also, if the runway you are planning to use is of adequate length only for a full

flaps landing, you may want to consider a different, longer runway. If you are flying straight in, as in

Scenario #1, you will need to stay ahead of your aircraft. You will want to be on airspeed and manage

altitude with power. You don’t want to find yourself too high short of the runway and risk diving and

building up even more airspeed.

Third. The Sight Picture on Final will be Different than a Landing with Flaps. You will be

in a slightly nose-high altitude on final. The sight picture may look a little different than normal. It may

make it a little more difficult to see the runway when you are close to it. If you are not expecting this, it

may cause mistakes in your judgment of altitude and distance.

Fourth. The Flair and Landing Will Look and Feel a Little Different. A no flap flair and

landing may be slightly less stable in the roll and pitch axes. The aircraft is a little more “slippery”

without flaps and may tend to float down the runway. Resist the urge to force the airplane on to the

ground as you may still need to dissipate some speed first. Also, resist the urge to flair excessively, as

this may result in a tail strike in a tricycle gear aircraft.

If you find yourself without flaps, it certainly is a manageable situation. Some aircraft (older

taildraggers, some E/AB and light sport aircraft, and aerobatic aircraft come to mind) do not have flaps

and routinely manage good to great landings. The key is to anticipate a no flap landing could be

required of you – and to be prepared for it.

Split Flaps

Most pilots will never encounter a split flap event. However, flaps are mechanical devices (yes,

even Cessna high wings (152s, 172s, 182s)) with their electric flap motors, or more complex aircraft

with hydraulic flaps, still have a few moving parts) and these devices can and do fail. I have read that

fly-by-wire software technology in new commercial passenger planes supposedly prevents a split flap

event from occurring. If you find yourself in Scenario #2 and your aircraft starts to roll, this is what the

experts say you need to do:

First. Counter the Roll with Opposite Aileron. If you experience a pronounced roll when you

lower your flaps, counter the roll with opposite aileron. This should be a pretty natural reaction, e.g., if

rolling right, add left aileron. Depending on your airspeed and flap setting when the event occurs, you

may need almost full aileron to maintain wings level.

Second. Add Opposite Rudder. The single, extended flap will cause additional drag on that

side of the aircraft. You will need to add opposite rudder to counteract the yaw as the nose of the

aircraft starts to swing toward the deployed flap. How much rudder? Just enough to counteract the yaw.

Third. Put the Flap Handle or Switch back in the Original Position. There is an old adage

in aviation (military test pilots use it) – reverse the action that just caused your present predicament, i.e.,

“put things back the way they were.” Once you have more or less stabilized the aircraft, consider

returning the flap handle or switch to its original position. It is possible when you attempt to raise the

flaps, the split flap condition may resolve itself. If successful, leave the flap handle or switch alone and

plan on making a “no flap” landing.

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Fourth. Limit Banks and Turns; Consider Declaring an Emergency. In a split flap event,

since you may be using most of your aileron authority to keep your wings level, your ability to bank and

turn may be restricted. Don’t attempt to bank or turn more than necessary. You can make small

heading changes, i.e., five degrees or less, with rudder alone. If possible, plan on making extra wide,

shallow turns and landing straight in rather than flying a tight rectangular pattern.

If you have time and the circumstances warrant it, consider declaring an emergency. If you are

in controlled airspace or plan to land at a towered airport, notify ATC of your situation. ATC can give

you a straight in approach if you ask for it. At a field without a tower, announce the situation on the

CTAF and advise any traffic you will be maneuvering and landing straight in.

Fifth. Plan on Landing at a Higher Than Normal Airspeed. If you are forced to land in a

split flap configuration, plan on landing at a slightly higher airspeed (higher than “flaps up landing

speed” for the aircraft), as one wing actually will be performing a no flap landing. That means the stall

speed of the wing with the retracted flap will stall earlier than the wing with the deployed flap. An

asymmetrical stall will result in an uncontrollable roll in the direction of the stalled (clean) wing.

Holding a higher airspeed will give you a better safety margin to avoid this from occurring.

Sixth. Know the Wind Direction Prior to Landing. In a split flap configuration, do not

attempt to land in a crosswind coming from the side of the deployed flap. This is necessary because to

counteract the roll into the clean wing, you are already employing all or most of your aileron authority

(See Item First, above). Depending on the effect of the crosswind component you are facing, you could

very quickly use up any remaining aileron authority and find yourself without the ability to contend

adequately with the crosswind. Better course of action is to select a runway with winds down the

centerline or with a crosswind coming from the side of the clean wing.

Although the split flap situation is more challenging and, potentially, more dangerous, it is

manageable if you know what to do. Keys here are to: (1) identify and react quickly with opposite

aileron to counteract the initial roll caused by the flap deployed wing and (2) know and understand your

aircraft’s stalling speeds in the clean (VS) and full flaps (VSo) configurations, so you are in a position to

fly and land at a slightly higher airspeed to avoid a stall.

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Memorial Bricks on our Patio By Geraldine Dwyer

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Two more Great Aviators By Dave Finstad

My two students, Rebecca Przybliski and Jeff Musson, both EAA Chapter 838 members passed their Private

Pilot Check rides in June, 2017.

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The Health Care Network Fundraiser at EAA 838

Last month, the Health Care Network rented the museum for a fund raiser. They raised over $51,000 for their

cause. They did this two years ago, and they plan to do it again in 2019. There was a full page article in the

Journal Times on July 3rd with many pictures about the event. Here is the link and some of the pictures taken.

http://journaltimes.com/news/local/out-on-the-town-health-care-network-inc-fundraiser/collection_4a8e19f5-

b3f2-5dd7-b722-8337cdc11bfd.html#1

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The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017 By Keith Doyon

EAA Chapter 93 (Madison) Secretary

When I was 12 years old I witnessed a total solar eclipse, and it made a lifetime impression. I've never

forgotten it (obviously).

On August 21 of this year, 2017, there will occur across America perhaps the most awesome total solar eclipse

of the first half of the 20th century Certainly the best in the last 70 years. I am not going to miss this one either.

The Missouri town of Perryville (pop ~8,500), 80 miles south of St. Louis on the Mississippi river, just across

the Illinois border, is almost exactly on the centerline of totality. The town is hosting a large, well-organized

fly-in and "Eclipse Festival." It's local airport, Perryville Regional (formerly K02 (Kzero2), now FAA listed

as KPCD but some sectionals still list "K02") is 7000 feet long and 100 ft wide. I am not sure if there is turf

landing alongside, but it looks like it. The airport has parking for, they believe, over 100 airplanes if that many

might show up. For sure there will be plenty.

Meteorology records for Perryville for the last 11 years show -0- rain for that week, one day of lightly scattered

clouds and one day of partly cloudy. Those are not bad odds.

Perryville is about 315 nautical miles from Madison. I am flying down, and it would be wonderful if anyone

might join me for a group fly-out to Perryville. Options are to fly down that morning (totality begins at around

~1:20pm and runs for an amazing ~2m30s+!) or to fly down a day or days before and partake of the Perryville

Eclipse Festival. I am currently planning to fly down Sunday, the day before, but I might go down Saturday

just in case, and use Sunday to enjoy the festival, returning either after the eclipse or the next day.

I have been in touch with the Perryville Chamber. There is certainly camping available. Hotels in the area are

fully booked, but there may be a possibility of a Bed & Breakfast available (sleeps ~10) as well as a couple of

private homeowners willing to rent out their house for a day or two. Maybe even some couchsurfing

opportunities.

But it is already "late" so planning now is urgent.

If you think that this is something that you (or you and your kids!) might enjoy, please email me back and I'll

see what I can do to organize a fly-out (even including anyone who might like to drive (440 statute miles

driving from Madison). If you might want overnight lodging consisting of more than camping, please let me

know very soon so that lodging can be reserved. Things are already very tight. :)

If you might want to go, but you would rather drive than fly, please let me know as it would be wonderful if

someone might bring down camping gear for the flyers.

This is an extraordinary event, the kind of thing that everyone should experience at least once in their

lives. And it's within reach of all of us!

FROM: Trish Erzfeld at Perry County Heritage Tourism

Lodging:

The Willow House Bed & Breakfast www.willowhousebandb.com – This B&B is located only 2 blocks from

our downtown square where we will have our Perryville Solarfest. It’s 1 block away from our City Park and the

Perry Park Center http://www.cityofperryville.com/265/Parks-Recreation where you have indoor pool, track,

racket ball, theater, etc.

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Willow House has 3 rooms- $80 per night/2 person occupancy. 2 of these rooms can actually sleep 4 people, as

there is a king bed, a daybed and a trundle bed in each of those rooms. The 3rd room sleeps 2 with a queen bed.

So the B&B can actually sleep 10 people. There is a $20 upcharge for additional people in those rooms above 2.

The Cottage behind the B&B has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroom and extra sleeping capacity with a nice sleeper

sofa as well. The cost is $160 for (4) and $20 upcharge for additional people utilizing the sleeper sofa. There

may be another twin bed available as well. So all considered the Cottage can sleep 6-7 people.

Airport:

We ask that those flying register through the Chamber of Commerce website

http://www.perryvillemo.com/solareclipse2017 so that they we may assure your parking availability for the

length of your stay. We can also work out the reservation of one of the courtesy cars or for a larger group a

van.

Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any other questions or if I have forgotten anything. I won’t be able

to hold the B&B for very long so please keep in touch.

We look forward to meeting you,

Trish Erzfeld Perry County Heritage Tourism

2 W. Ste. Maries St.

Perryville, MO 63775

573-517-2069

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EAA Chapter 838

Eagle Overlook Terrace

Paving the Way for Continued Excellence

Contact Ken Sack at 262-488-3807

Or email at kensack@yahoo.com

Racine's EAA Chapter 838 is known to be one of the finest EAA Chapters in the world. Its beautiful

and well maintained facility has no EAA peers anywhere. For the past twenty five years, it also has an

unrivaled reputation for developing outstanding aviation related educational programs including Young

Eagles, Aviation Explorer Post 218, Aviation Explorer Club Post 5218, and Young Aviators.

Can you recall your first visit to Chapter 838? Did you--or someone you know-- experience the thrill of

a Young Eagles first flight? Or attend a Chapter 838 monthly meeting and enjoy the experiences and

perspectives of one of our outstanding guest speakers? Or, was it at one of our delicious pancake

breakfasts? Perhaps it was a visit to our summer Young Aviator Program. Whatever the event or

circumstances involved, we trust that you had a pleasant and memorable experience.

One of the special areas around Chapter 838 is the outdoor gathering and viewing terrace that

overlooks the John H. Batten International Airport. This area is paved with personalized memorial

bricks. It is dedicated to past and present individuals who have assisted and encouraged young people

who share the dream and excitement of flight.

We would like to add your name to this elite group. Here's how. Individuals, loved ones, families,

businesses, community groups and friends can have personalized bricks engraved and installed in our

viewing terrace. For as little as $100 a four inch by eight inch engraved brick can serve as a visible

token of your support for EAA Chapter 838 and our youth oriented aviation programs. In addition,

each brick sponsor will receive a "Certificate of Ownership" suitable for framing. For more details

please refer to the attached instructions and ownership options.

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Types and Cost of Bricks 4 inch x 8 inch Brick – three lines with 14 characters per line.

EXAMPLE:

John L. and John M.

Laurelle OR Smith

Smith Family EAA 123456

8 inch x 16 inch Family Memorial Master Brick – Six lines with 28 characters per line.

8 inch x 16 inch Corporate Logo Master Brick – Six lines with 28 characters per line.

Your logo will be engraved and reproduced in black epoxy. Any size sample or mat can be used

if it is sharp and in good condition.

Contact Ken Sack at 262-488-3807

Or email at kensack@yahoo.com Order Form

Purchaser’s Name _________________________________

Address _________________________________________

City___________________ State ______ Zip ___________

Email Address ____________________________________

Phone Numbers __________________________________

4 inch x 8 inch $100 brick for two persons, families, or one individual with EAA #.

Line 1 __.__.__.__.__.__.__._.__.__.__.__.__.__

Line 2__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__

Line 3__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__

8 inch x 16 inch $300 brick ($500 for corporate Logo)

Line1 __.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__._

Line 2 __.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__._

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Monthly Meetings Board Meetings: Third Tuesdays 7:00 pm

Chapter Meeting: Third Thursdays

Dinner at 6:00 pm and Meeting at 7:00 pm

Shop Night Every Monday 7:00 pm

Explorer Post 218 Second Thursdays 7:00 pm and Fourth Thursdays 7:00 pm

Young Eagles Second Saturday 9:00 am (March - November)

Previous Meetings & Speakers Jan 19 – Scott Gronland talked about his experiences flying the KC-135 for the National Guard.

Feb 16 – Jim Foy talked about his experiences as a member of Navy Patrol Aircraft Squadron 42.

Mar 16 – Al Downs talked about Racine Sport Flyers.

April 20 - Col Larry Stys and Capt Peter Bianco, local CAP officers, talked about CAP pilots who defended our

homeland during WW2.

May 18 – Daryl Lueck played portions of a DVD about Kermit Weeks and his Fantasy of Flight.

June 15 – Field trip to the USCG (Coast Guard) Air Station helicopter hangar in Waukegan

2016: Dec- Christmas Party Nov – Phil Balcom - Safety Management System

Oct– Terry Gandy at Boeing Aircraft Development Sep – Daryl Lueck discussion on ATSB

August – Chapter picnic July Preparation for Oshkosh AirVenture

June- Eddy Huffman- aviation history in Racine/Kenosha. May – Roy Stuart- Col. John Boyd,

April – Local CAP members- Electronic Flight Bag. March – Ray Peterson - FAA Inspector.

Feb – Dr. Karl Arriola - Federal Air Marshal Service Jan – Rob Madson - Helicopter Flying

2015: Dec- Christmas Party; Nov– John Grueter - Kitfox building,

Oct- B17 Flight Crew experiences with 8th AF in WWII; July- Fire Dept - fire and rescue ops at Mitchell

June- Flight For Life pilot - Flight For Life; May- History of a B-24 Bomber crew in WWII.

Apr - Drones, history and current issues; Mar- Wayne Peach- maintenance at AirVenture

Officers Committee Chairpersons President: Ken Sack ……..… 262-554-9714 Programs: Rick Goebel …………262-886-4171 Vice President: Scott Sherer. 414-427-2913 Monday Shop: Jerry Bovitz ….... 262-639-8583

Secretary: Tracy Miller …… 847-420-5098 Librarian: Eddy Huffman ……… 262-639-8301

Treasurer: Oliver Kottke .… 262-939-5567 Membership: Dave Finstad ……. 262-752-0086

Foundation: Jerry Baker …. 262-939-0091 Newsletter: Ken Sack ………….. 262-554-9714

Past President: Daryl Lueck 414-333-4228 Young Eagles: Tracy Miller ..….. 847-420-5098

Directors Building Rental: Carl Bumpurs ... 262-497-6446

John Grueter ….. 262-358-3648 Chapter Messaging (262) 634-7575

Eddy Huffman …262-639-8301 Location: 3333 N. Green Bay Rd.

Roy Stuart ….…. 262-884-0371 Racine, WI 53404 Terry Gandy ….. 262-

Jim Hantschel….. 262-637-3376

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EAA Chapter 838 Membership Application / Renewal

Today’s Date: ________________ EAA Member Number: _______ Treasurer Notes: ___________

Last Name: ________________First Name: ________________ MI: ____ Spouse: ____________

Address: ________________________ City: ________________ ,State ____ Zip ______

Phone: ___________________Cell Phone: ___________________WorkPhone: ____________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

Expiration Date for renewal: ________________ Membership Type: (see box below) ___________

Would you like a new name tag? Yes ___ No ___ if yes, please add $5 and enter your name above.

Enter your name for the tag:_______________________________

Optional Information: It will be shared with various committees at Chapter 838.

Pilot and Mechanic Certificate Types ________________________________

Aircraft owned/flown regularly: ____________________________________

Current Projects (homebuilt, restoration, etc.): ________________________________________

Past Projects: ________________________________________________________________

What kind of work do you do? ________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Primary interests in joining Chapter 838: ________________________________________________

I’d like to participate in these Chapter 838 activities: _________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have special skill, talents, or hobbies that might be of benefit to your fellow chapter members? Please

tell us about them here: __________________________________________________________

Membership Categories Abbreviated information. See bylaws for complete details. Regular: (18 and over): Enjoys voting privileges, may hold elected office, receive newsletter and name tag.

Family: Member and spouse enjoy voting privileges, may hold elected office. Receive newsletter and name tags.

Senior: (65 and over): Same as Regular membership

Life: Same as Regular plus special recognition

Youth: (14 through 17): May not vote or hold office. Receive newsletter and name tag.

Associate/Sustaining: May not vote, hold office, use hanger, nor participate as a pilot during Young Eagles. This would like be a

business or organization membership.

Note: Regular, Family, Senior, or Life chapter membership requires membership in EAA. Family requires only one adult member to

a member of EAA, and Youth members are not required to be members of EAA.

Modified 1 July 2016 Any questions? Call Dave Finstad 262-308-3216, Membership Chairman

Membership Category Annual Dues

Regular (Individual) ……. $40 Senior (individual) ……... $35

Regular (Family) ……….. $50 Senior (Family) ………… $45

Life …………………… $1,000 Youth …………………... $25

Associate/Sustaining …… $50 for a Business or Organization

Correct or add any information to this sheet, attach payment and mail to:

EAA Chapter 838, 3333 North Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53404

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Information about AirVenture 2017 By Ken Sack

Preliminary Bomber Schedule Announced for AirVenture 2017

Photo by the U.S. Air Force

June 27, 2017 - The year of the bomber at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 keeps getting better as a B-2 Spirit, a B-1

Lancer, and a B-52 Stratofortress will come together in a composite flyover. This unique formation flyby at EAA AirVenture

2017 will be the first of its kind at a civilian air show.

The B-1, B-2, and B-52 will all fly as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 8th Air Force on Saturday, July

29. The modern bombers will be followed by two B-29s, two B-17s, several B-25s, and an A-20, plus more yet to be

announced, in a parade of bombers. If 2017 is the year of the bomber, then Saturday is bomber day.

“AirVenture attendees are going to love the variety of bombers, both historic and modern, at Oshkosh this year,” said

Dennis Dunbar, director of AirVenture air show operations. “Thanks to the unprecedented cooperation we received from

the United States Air Force, Global Strike Command, and the 8th Air Force, this was made possible.”

The B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is unique due to its stealth configuration that makes it essentially

undetectable by anti-aircraft defenses — no B-2 has ever been brought down by enemy fire since the bomber entered

service in the 1990s. It will not be on static display, so be sure to be on the AirVenture grounds on Saturday to watch it

pass overhead. The B-1 and B-52, however, will be on display throughout the week.

The B-1 will fly overhead to start the air show on Monday, July 24, to kick off bomber week, as well as on Wednesday,

July 26, to honor the Doolittle Raiders after the Doolittle Raid reenactment.

The Doolittle Raid reenactment will take place on Wednesday, and feature more than a dozen B-25s to honor the Doolittle

Raiders who flew the type 75 years earlier as part of an important aerial raid in World War II. Before the dramatic

reenactment, the B-25s will be arranged in the Warbirds area as though they were on the deck of an aircraft carrier like

the real Doolittle Raiders were on the USS Hornet.

The two B-29s will also fly on Friday, to celebrate the airplane’s 75th anniversary and its storied

history. Doc and FIFI flying together will be the first time two B-29s have flown together in decades.

Fans of American bombers will certainly be thrilled about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, as dozens of the hulking

warbirds will be on hand throughout the week.

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Bomber Schedule

Monday – B-1, B-25s

Tuesday - B-25s, B-29s

Wednesday – B-25s, B-1 as part of the 75th anniversary reenactment of the Doolittle Raid

Friday – B-29s as part of B-29 75th anniversary celebration

Saturday – B-1, B-2, B-52, B-29s, B-17s, B-25s, A-20 as part of 8th Air Force 75th anniversary celebration

Bombers in Theater in the Woods/Fly-In Theater

In addition to the bombers flying overhead during AirVenture, the year of the bomber extends into the night as well. As

part of the Theater in the Woods schedule, the Doolittle Raiders will be commemorated on Wednesday night, and the 8th

Air Force 75th anniversary as well as the United States Air Force 70th anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday,

Additionally, two films featuring bombers will be shown at EAA’s Fly-In Theater: 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, a film about the

Doolittle Raiders, and Strategic Air Command, a film about a bomber crew during the 1950s.

EAA AirVenture Apollo Lunch June 22, 2017 - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 will be a special year as we commemorate the Apollo program on the

50th anniversary of Apollo 1. We’d like to provide an opportunity for those who worked on the Mercury, Gemini, and

Apollo programs to meet and reminisce with their colleagues who were instrumental in making one of the greatest

achievements of mankind possible.

EAA is sponsoring a lunch on Thursday, July 27, in the Founders’ Wing mezzanine of the EAA Aviation Museum. The

Apollo astronauts who will be on-hand for our anniversary celebration have been invited to join others who worked on

those programs.

Space will be limited and an invitation is required to attend. To receive an invitation, those who were involved with

Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo can send an e-mail to Jane Smith with “Apollo Lunch” as the subject line. In your e-mail

please include which program you worked on, what your job was, and what years you were involved. Invitations will be

granted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.

If you have photos of you in a work environment or other interesting photos from your work experience on the program

that you’d like to share, please scan and send them with your request. If chosen, you will receive a response invitation by

e-mail that you will need to bring with you to be admitted to the lunch.

If you receive an invitation it will be limited to you and one guest. Due to the nature of this special event, there will not be

an opportunity for autographs or to have memorabilia signed.

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Traveling ‘Take Me Home Huey’ Vietnam Memorial Helicopter Comes to EAA

Photo credit: www.takemehomehuey.org

June 22, 2017 - A U.S. Army Huey helicopter, shot down in 1969 and later transformed into a sculptural art piece, is

coming to the EAA Aviation Museum and will be open to the public beginning Saturday, July 1.

The newly restored “Take Me Home Huey” helicopter encourages healing dialogue between soldiers and society. Steve

Maloney’s mixed-media sculpture was inspired by the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam War as

proclaimed by the United States Department of Defense. His mission was not only to inspire interest in aviation but

encourage the healing of those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and thank veterans for their

service.

“Incorporating and transforming an actual U.S. Army Huey that had been shot down while on a medical evacuation

mission creatively juxtaposes the gratitude many Americans feel toward troops,” Maloney said. “The sculptural art will help

bring awareness and assistance to all veterans suffering with PTSD coinciding with the commemoration of the

anniversary of the Vietnam War.”

Illustrations on “Take Me Home Huey” are composed of a soldier’s duffels, public address speakers, and helicopter

squadron names, as well as symbolic 1960s and ’70s pop culture imagery of icons that many soldiers longed for while on

active duty.

“To honor Vietnam veterans, we saw it fitting to bring in a powerful symbol from that war,” said Chris Henry, EAA museum

program representative. “There is no better symbol to represent the conflict in Vietnam than a Huey helicopter, especially

one that carries such a powerful message and mission for veterans.”

“Take Me Home Huey” will be on exhibit July 1-30 during museum hours. The helicopter will also be featured during EAA

AirVenture Oshkosh at the EAA Aviation Museum. Admission to see the exhibit is free for EAA members and included in

the cost of museum admission for nonmembers. On July 4, museum admission will also be free for veterans.

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Items from June 2017 Newsletter:

Volunteer & Get Free Admission to AirVenture

Blue Angels Planning for First Full Oshkosh Appearance

Theater in the Woods Preliminary Schedule Announced

Scaled Composites Brings Technology, Innovation, Tradition to AirVenture 2017

Big Bombers Coming to AirVenture Oshkosh

Expansion of Red One Market Grocery Locations at AirVenture 2017

Items from May 2017 Newsletter:

Grounds Improvements Announced for AirVenture 2017

C-123 Thunder Pig Returning to Oshkosh

Commemoration of Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary at AirVenture 2017

U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Host Global Entry Enrollment at AirVenture 2017

Achtung! Spitfire!

Items from April 2017 Newsletter:

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 NOTAM Now Available For Pilots Flying to Oshkosh

Cry Havoc! An A-20 Is Coming to AirVenture Oshkosh

B-29 Doc to Attend AirVenture

Movies Under the Stars at EAA Fly-In Theater

Featured Aircraft Anniversaries Announced for Oshkosh 2017

EAA to Celebrate Apollo Program’s 50th Anniversary

Historic Flights, Great Aviators, Latest Innovations Featured at AirVenture 2017

AirVenture on Initial 2017 Blue Angels Schedule

EAA team at ICAS convention to build air show roster

Chapter Camping Now Available for AirVenture 2017