Another Possible Flying Club Airplane

As a lot of you know, a few members of Chapter 31 have been struggling to form a flying club using a basic 2- seat airplane. There is, in my opinion, a VERY NICE Alon Aircoupe for sale that is hangared at Creswell Airport. It has around 300 hours on an overhauled C-90 engine with new cylinders. These airplanes were manufactured with rudder pedals, toe brakes, nose wheel steering controlled by the rudder pedals. These airplanes were also originally manufactured with a 12-gallon header tank behind the instrument panel and two 9-gallon wing tanks that fed the header tank. This is one of the few things I never cared for in the design as it puts a fuel tank in front of you if you have a frontal impact collision! This airplane has an STC’d modification that removed the header tank and replaced the two 9-gallon wing tanks with 15-gallon tanks. The airplane has a full gyro panel and a wing leveler autopilot. I’d sure hate to see this one get away if there really is serious interest in forming a club/partnership. A few members have expressed an interest in the “club” and this airplane. However, I think there is only one really serious person at this time. That is Roger Welsh (541-747-5308 pt 541-521-8527). The seller’s phone number is 541729-0799. If interested, I would suggest calling the seller and then Roger and maybe coordinate an appointment to take a look at the airplane. Of course, if one of you is interested in the airplane just for yourself, I’d call the seller and talk to him. With the good weather hopefully just ahead, I would think this airplane would sell soon. Don’t lose out if you want a nice, inexpensive to operate, airplane.

By the way, I have no personal interest in seeing this airplane sold. I am not a representative for the seller nor any potential buyers. I’m just an EAA member and airplane builder/owner who’s trying to help a group of interested people find and fly an inexpensive and safe airplane.

Gary

EAA 31 Feb 2019 Meeting Announcement

On Wednesday Feb 6th 2019 we will have virtual tour of the “Erickson Collection” of mostly flying condition warbirds in Madras OR. Many of these planes came from the former museum in Tillamock with financing provided by the late Paul Allen. There is also some “cold war” stuff and other things (motorcycle, WWll airplane tug etc). All this courtesy of our own Rod Johnson. Many interesting planes and history.
February Chapter video, time permitting.
This month PIZZA! and salad. 6:00 PM Dinner Only $8.00 bucks. 
7:00 PM Meeting.
Bring a friend – see you there.
Pres John

EAA 31 Breakfast reminder

EAA 31 BREAKFAST reminder.
Pancakes, Butter, Syrup, Bacon, Scrambled eggs, Sausage, Coffee, Orange juice, Hot chocolate, Milk, plus talk about Flying, fun, & fellowship. An EAA pancake breakfast is where you get this stuff. And only $8:00 bucks! This Saturday 9:00 AM Jan 19th 2019. Bring a friend.
Pres John

EAA 31 Meeting Reminder Jan 2019

Our 1st meeting in 2019. Bring your $25 for chapter membership dues.  We will have Lasagna,  review 2018,  Share collective tips and wisdom, and have a good meeting.  6:00 PM Dinner. 7:00PM Meeting.  $8.00                      Bring a friend.

Pres John

EAA 31 Jan 2019 Meeting

EAA 31 Jan 2019 Meeting Announcement.
On Wednesday Jan 2nd 2019 we will have an “All hands on deck” Everybody participating their favorite tip/advice they have discovered and wish to share for everone’s enlightenment. It could be on aircraft construction, Riveting, Wiring Takeoffs, Landings, Radio communications – anything that you know about that would be helpful to others. We will go around the room. Share about what you are flying (or would like to be flying), your current project and your particular nugget of wisdom. Please be thinking about what you could share. (Show and tell for airplane nuts)
January Chapter video not yet released, but we may have a go at that also.
6:00 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Meeting. Only $8.00 bucks. Looks like we will be dining on Lasagna, garlic bread, and all the goodies that go with it.
Bring a friend – see you there.
Pres John

Miscellaneous Club News

A lot of you may remember the inoperative flight simulator we had in the clubhouse for quite awhile. We eventually gave it to Tony Hann at Infinite Air, the FBO at Albany Airport. Tony initially thought he might be able to get it working. He recently gave up and donated it to the Evergreen Museum at McMinnville where it is now on display. If you’re up there and think it looks familiar, that’s because it is.

The chapter earned $750.00 from  EAA HQ for the Young Eagles flights we conducted in 2017. The money needed to be obligated by the end of the month. After an email discussion with John and Randy, I ordered a public address system to use at our upcoming Young Eagles events which will use most all of this money. We’ve had a problem at our events finding the kids in the crowd when the flight they signed up for was ready to go. We’ll now be able to hail the kids with the PA system as well as make other general announcements. It comes with wireless handheld and lavalier microphones. The lavalier mike will be nice for presenters to use when speaking at our meetings. The system should arrive in time for our next meeting regular meeting on January 2 so we’ll be able to try it out.

VP Gary

Chapter 1457 Christmas Party Invitation

Alan asked me to distribute the invitation below to Chapter 31 members.  It mentions a map that I was not able to transfer to this post but Alan, John or I would be happy to give you directions if you need them. . . . . . VP Gary

Time again for the EAA Chapter 1457 + Friends Christmas Party.  Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec 8th.  Starts at 5:30 (NO EARLIER! or you’ll catch John in his shower outfit).  Thanks to John and Patti Stahr for volunteering their studio and hosting skills. Map below to 85194 Appletree Dr

EAA 31 Nov 2018 Meeting Notice

Wednesday Nov 7th 6:00 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Meeting.  Only $8.00 bucks.  We will be eating Ruthie Goodwife’s Scrumpdellieous Super Chili with corn bread ( I know I’m biased, but you won’t believe how good this stuff is!) along with drinks etc.

We will finalize plans for the December Christmas Party.

Our Speakers will be Todd Hamilton and Mike Anderson from Creswell School district. 

They will tell us about the district's plans for their aviation program and how
we may help in making the program a success. Please make an extra
effort to attend the meeting. This may be an area where Chapter 31 can
make a significant contribution to the future of the next generation
of pilots and other related professions.
Time permitting - Chapter Video Magazine
Bring a friend - see you there.
Pres John