PraChapter40 Newsletter May 08.pmd

PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
PRA Chapter 40 Spins Up for 2008!
Next Meeting: May 24th SAT.
Humphries Rotordome
486 APPLE RD
AMELIA, OH 45102
FAA Identifier: OH33
Lat/Long: 39-03-24.2260N / 084-12-14.7680W
Meetings are going strong! The first PRA Chapter
40 meeting at Humphries was well populated even
though the weather was lousy.
39-03.403767N / 084-12.246133W
39.0567294 / -84.2041022
Details inside....
Dues were collected ($15) from those in attendance and lots of hangar chat ensued.
Decided at the meeting was to try to schedule
meetings for the 3rd Saturday of the month where
applicable (May’s meeting will be on the 24th
though ). And that about every third meeting
should be held near Dayton Ohio to help support
the northern living chapter members.
It was also decided that a new web page should be
setup and hosted since Rick Gilley reported that the
old web page could not be editied due to a problem
with the ISP. Tim O’Connor will begin work on the
new Chapter 40 Web Page in the near future.
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
Red (sparrowhawk) Spring Training is Under Way!
Doug Gaudette reports that he and Doug Smith are keeping Newark Ohio gyroplane CFI Ed
Newbold busy with as many as 2 lessons per week! Ed is taking on students now so if you need
lessons, a check ride or want to demo a SparrowHawk gyroplane better call him up and schedule
some time! Ed can be reached at [email protected].
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
Airwolf For Sale on eBay!
The full size Airwolf replica was made with an existing Bell 222A airframe. The side panels, nose
panel and refueling port were all made from the specs from the original Airwolf and are exact. The
ADF pod and chainguns are not included in this auction, but will be available if anyone is interested.
The interior is not finished, but the pilot and co-pilot seats have been reupholstered and the
instrument panel has been mocked up. Airwolf inspired a whole generation to learn to fly helicopters
and this replica is beautiful.
The mock up was done by Steven Stull out of Atlanta, Ga for a helicopter museum in Tennessee.
Unfortunately the museum did not make it and all of the displays were removed and will be sold. This
was the center piece and fans of the TV show came from all around to see “The Lady”. It took Steve 5
months of painstaking, meticulous work to bring Airwolf back to life and every detail of the airframe is
exact, even down to the rivot pattern. This helicopter would be perfect for any aircraft museum or TV
related attraction. There has been talk of a new Airwolf movie, but that is unconfirmed.
Current bid: US $38,900.00
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
Gyroplane Documentary DVD!
A FIRST CLASS production by Bruce Charnov PhD professor at Hofstra University and author of
the aclaimed history of rotorcraft: From Autogyro to Gyroplane. (Book Avaiable on Amazon.com)
A copy may be ordered by sending a check for $19.95 + $3.50 shipping & handling to:
Bruce Charnov
134 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
11549
The film has gotten great reviews from test showings. Where else can you get Marilyn Monroe, the
Monkees + a lost film of the first Autogiro flight in America and a whole lot more!
Order it now, you won’t be disappointed!
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
May 2008 Meeting of PRA Chapter 40!
When: Saturday, May 24th at NOON
Where: Humphries Rotordome (Grass Strip Airport)
Just a few miles from Batavia and Sportys.
486 Apple Road
Amelia, Ohio 45102
What to Bring: Food will be provided but bringing an extra
dish is not considered a bad thing...
Who to Bring: Yourself and anyone who enjoys aircraft!
How To Get There: Details and Map on the next page!
Flying in? Be sure to call Randy (513) 724-9676 for
runway conditions. You can also request an email report on
the runway conditions the morning of the meeting by emailing
Tim O’Connor ( [email protected] ) at least a day in
advance of the meeting.
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
Directions To The May Chapter 40 Meeting
From I-275
Take exit #63 BATAVIA onto OH-32 E - go 3.0 mi
Bear Right on OLD OH-74 - go 0.8 mi
(there is more than one OLD-74, make sure you have the right one!
you should be exactly 3 miles down RT-32)
Turn Right on AMELIA-OLIVE BRANCH RD - go 2.3 mi
Turn Left on JUDD RD - go 1.1 mi
Turn Left on APPLE RD - go 0.3 mi
Arrive at 486 APPLE RD, AMELIA,
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
PRA Convention 2008 Mentone, IN
The dates for the 2008 convention have been set for Tuesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 9.
The Banquet will be held on Saturday night. The Board decided to keep the PRA convention in the
week after the EAA convention at Oshkosh. This is to avoid instructors and others from having to leave
the PRA convention early in order to get set up at the EAA convention.
Jane Feldman and John Gillmore are the co-Chairpersons for 2008. They need volunteers to help
organize, plan and work at the convention. If you are able to help, please contact the PRA office at (574353-7227)
Hotels
Super 8:
Hampton Inn & Suites Warsaw
209 McDonald Dr.
3328 East Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 |
Map
Rochester, IN, 46975 US
12.8 Miles East of Mentone (City Center)
574-224-8080
3014 Frontage Road
Warsaw, IN, 46580 US
219-268-2888
Reservations: www.super8.com
Comfort Inn Rochester
289 McDonald Dr., Rochester, IN 46975-8029 |
Map
12.6 Miles Southwest of Mentone (City Center)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
WARSAW
3825 LAKE CITY HWY, Warsaw, IN 46580 |
Map
12.4 Miles East of Mentone (City Center)
Ramada Plaza Hotel Warsaw
2519 E. Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 |
Map
12 Miles East of Mentone (City Center)
PRA Chapter 40
Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana
Classifieds:
For Sale:
Alvin Walker’s Challenger 2...
It has been completely rebuilt and new fabric and paint job. Has a “N” number and register ELSA for
Sports Pilot.. Engine is 503 ,has a BRS $6900.. Check out other Barnstomer Challenger 2 prices, and
you will see this is a great price.. Thanks John Walker [email protected]
David Glassmeyer is selling the following parts:
Single place complete flying commuter helicopter with airframe and engine logs 0-200 Contintal
Two-Place factory welded fuselage for Commuter II
Two-Place helicopter blades for Commuter II new in box never bolted up
Control kit for Commuter II
Tail Rotor grips for Commuter
Main Transmission for Commuter II (some damage)
0-290D Lycoming 30 SMOH & 0-320 Lycoming engine with logs
New Frank Black one piece Rotorhead (never bolted to an airframe)
Contact David at: [email protected] or (513) 646-7061
----------------Wanted: Driver to haul a trailer full of motorcycles to Mid-Ohio Vintage Motorcycle days in July, will
cover all expenses, admission to the event and a portion of lodging as well as a scooter for use at the
event. Contact [email protected]
Wanted: Used motorcycles 50-1000cc any condition. Contact [email protected]
Wanted: Used Transponder, must meet FAA standards. Contact [email protected]