Sad news from Charlotte Writer:
Dear EAA Friends: Your buddy Phil Writer died this morning 5/6/11 at home. He always loved you guys and your plans, meetings and airplanes. It is my belief that he is upstairs right now flying his old Aronca Champ in a clear blue sky. Celebration of Life Services TBA Sadly, Charlotte Writer
I’ll pass along the info of the Celebration of Life Services as soon as I get it – Dave
As mentioned in last months Meeting Minutes…..
From Paul Preziose:
The weather seminar will be held at the EAA building at Creswell airport Thursday, March 24th 1800 to 2000. [March 25th 0100 to 0300 zulu for you purists]. Seating is limited and we have about 40 to 45 people signed up so please call or e-mail me before inviting anyone to accompany you to the seminar. The featured speaker is Mr. Clinton Rockey from the National Weather Service in Portland. Topics he will address are weather patterns west of the Cascades, the Marine push and time permitting talk about interpreting weather satellite photos. I will give a brief talk about using an internet weather site. [www.aviationweather.gov]
It is doubtful that the AOPA is going to reinstate our semi-annual safety meetings anytime soon due to the costs of those meetings. The closest AOPA safety seminar [and the most attended in the country] is in Portland which is further than most of us want to drive. I am willing to set up semi-annual safety seminars in the future. If there are any topics that you would like to see addressed please let me know and I will see what I can do about getting something set up.
Obviously it takes time to set these seminars up. While I am not charging for this seminar any donations are appreciated and will go towards setting up future seminars.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or e-mail.
Paul Preziose 541-912-0318; pwpreziose@aol.com
George H.1930-2011
George Oswald died of cancer February 26, in Eugene. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, March 25 1930, the only child of Marcella and George H. Oswald Sr. George graduated Brown Military Academy, and after two years at Loyola University and Santa Monica CC, enlisted in the Air Force at the height of the Korean War.
Selected for flight officer training, he earned his pilot?s wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant. After a long, and sometimes long-distance courtship, George and Vivian Daum were married December 6, 1953 in Santa Monica.
Their journey together began with a cross-country drive to Long Island, New York, where for four years George flew the F-86 and F-102 with the 75th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. George became a Maintenance Officer, and with his detachment, instructed our NATO and Allied partners in the finer art of flying and maintaining jet fighters in Europe and North Africa. It was a time of vagabond travel for the Oswald family, with two young sons and luggage all in a Porsche 356. The journey continued back in the USA, with subsequent assignments all over the country. Some stability was found in 1961, when George spent four years in Texas as he developed the flight training program for the storied F-111 fighter-bomber. He finished his BA degree during this time using the ?bootstrap? program. During these years, two little girls completed the family.
Assigned to Special Operations Command, George served a tour in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star medal in hostile operations.
Continuing with Special Operations, George served three years at Eglin AFB, Florida. In 1970 he was assigned to the NATO southern headquarters in Naples, Italy. Back in Europe again, and living in Bell?Italia, it was the most memorable tour for the family. George took on the additional duty as Youth Sports Commissioner, and devised the ingenious idea to raise money for the league through a ?Festa Americana.? Not only a smashing hit with our Neapolitan hosts, the festival continues today as the major fund-raising event of the American military community in Naples.
Upon retiring from the Air Force after 27 years of active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Oswald and family moved to Eugene in 1977. While earning a degree from LCC in construction, George and son Matt built the family home on country property. George continued building and renovating, and returned to his love of aviation. He built his first aircraft in the garage, and owned a succession of airplanes from acrobatic flyers to a Chinese fighter. He was an active member and past president of EAA Chapter 31, and a member of the Oregon Warbirds.
George and Vivian were passionate about golf, and early on became dedicated Duck football fans when there was not a lot to cheer for except the final whistle. In health, he was a great entertainer who never lived a day with boredom nor without laughter. In his last years, George was always optimistic, and never complained.
George leaves Vivian, his wife of 57 years, son Matt and daughter-in-law Diane of Norfolk, Virginia; son Mark, daughter-in-law Chiara, and grandson Liam of Vicenza, Italy; daughter Maureen and son-in-law Terry Thom of Milwaukie; and daughter Michelle and son-in-law Wayne Gay, grandchildren Cooper and Montana of Eugene.
We are all certain that George is fully in charge and at the controls as he completes his final mission.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy
Correction to Minutes of last meeting
Daniel Cathy noted an error in the last minutes just posted.
Additional Info on RV-9 Project
have acquired an RV9A project that is almost complete with a brand new engine and C/S prop. My goal is to complete the project as promised to the previous owner. We have a great resource pool of knowledge, skills and parts to make this a fabulous EAA project. I’m interested having two partners join the team to help with the work and costs. I would like the partners to be EAA members, or new members of either Chapter 31 or 1457. If you know of anyone who might be interested please pass along my email or phone number.
Happy Landings!
Charlie Walker
walkerkramer@msn.com
541-736-6701
The meeting started with our wonderful hamburger/hotdog/chili Bar-B-Q at 6:00. If you don’t make it for this part of the meeting, your just missing a bunch of fun!
Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM by President Ben Hallert, V.P. Bill Dewey and Sec./Tres. Randy Stout were also present. The 24 members and guests in attendance then introduced themselves. Guests included Ed Biercut (?) and John Kelly.
Steve Wolf of Wolf Aircraft spoke about his Turbo-Prop Lancair, which he had just flown in a low pass over the clubhouse prior to the meeting. He and Kathy will be moving to Florida later this month, so he built it to commute to see her folks back in Oregon. He spent several minutes entertaining the group with stories of his Lancair and other fun projects that he had done while working in Creswell. Steve will be missed!!
Steve’s very good right arm man, Tony Horvath, will remain in the Eugene area. He has started his own fabrication company, Specialty Aero, LLC in Creswell (541-729-9832) (flyboyEAA@aol.com) He will be specializing in instrument panels using his 3 axis CNC machine. He brought in an example of his work, and it is very good. If you are building a RV or other homebuilt, see him before you frustrate yourself trying to build your own.
David Dement still has his radio and intercom for sale. They are a KLS100GPS and a PS Engineering 1000 intercom. Call him if interested at 686-3188.
Daniel Cathy had suggested that the group purchase a 8’x1.5’ banner with “Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 31” spelled out for the next activity that the club gets involved with. Newest member Blandon Roy purchased it, an 8’x18” for $141 and it was shown to the group for the first time. Thanks Blandon!
A Young Eagle report was then given by Dave Petersen. We flew 68 YE’s and made a $41 profit (which he turned over to the Sec/Treas). Randy spoke about his very short flight due to an oil cap loosening, and some discussion of the logistics for next years event ensued. The next breakfast will be held on Saturday, 17th of October. Roof work on the new patio cover will be the order of the day after the breakfast sinks in a bit.
Ben Hallert then mentioned the October 24th Arlington Sport Workshop. It will feature electrical installation and sheet metal basics. It includes all the tools and will cost $289 for the 2 day course. He (or was it Daniel Cathy) also noted a AOPA Safety Seminar on October 19th at 7:00 PM at the Red Lion here in Eugene.
Rusty Bartel had suggested that we have a list of special tools that club members have available for loan or help. A sheet of paper was passed out and everyone wrote down the tools that you are willing to share or bring with you to help. If you think of a few that you haven’t told Rusty about, let him know. It should be a great resource. Thanks!
Thanks was also given to Gary Ludeke for his loan to the club on the RV construction series of VCR cassettes.
The Challenger II belonging to George Oswald was the next topic of conversation. The club moved (Dave Petersen) and 2nd ed (John Kuehl) and voted unanimously with the decision that there is not enough interest in rebuilding the aircraft, and the club would like to help the Oswalds sell it. Randy will call EAA national and talk with them about transferring the LSA paperwork to a third party. He will also call the Oswalds and confirm their interest in selling or moving the aircraft.
The Christmas dinner was the next topic. Dave Petersen was asked, and accepted, the chairmanship of the event this year. His goal is to bring us a superb meal that includes Prime Rib or Salmon, potato, vegetables and rolls for $10. A-M will bring a dessert, and N-Z will bring a salad or side dish. The tentative date (to be confirmed at the November meeting) will be December 5th, with the 12th as another possibility.
V.P. Bill Dewey spoke about the trials and tribulations with the county planners in obtaining a building permit for the patio cover. He ended up only spending $120 for the permit, a far cry from the $400 they wanted originally. Good work Bill!!
It was noted with sadness the passing of another long time member, Bill Cowan. His funeral was on Thursday, the 8th of October. He will be remembered always for his sense of humor and smile. He served the club well as the Secretary/Treasurer for a number of years. Tail winds to you always-good friend!
The clubhouse will be the meeting place for the OACAC 24th of October get together. Dave Petersen has offered to make lunch for the crowd starting at 11:30. See you there!
Another call for volunteers who will share a bit of time and have the group over to their workshop after a breakfast this winter. It is a great time to see how other folks are doing on their projects and get a bit of fire back into yours! Raise your hand at the next meeting and we will all be better for it!
There being no new business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Randall Stout
Secretary/ Treasurer
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