Building the Lancair Super ES

Volume 117 Issue 126
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Ananda Shorey, Editor
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February 2010
General Meeting – Hayward Executive Airport
J-6 Hangar - Thursday Feb. 11, 2010
Refreshments - 5:30 p.m. - Dinner - 6:00 p.m. - Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
“Building the Lancair Super ES”
~ Bill Call and Duane Allen
Derived from the award-winning, world-record setting Lancair IV, the ES and
Super ES are the result of nearly 10 years of research, innovation and pilot input.
The planes feature a high climb rate, long endurance, slow landing speed and
exceptional comfort in a very elegant design. For our Feb. 11 meeting, we are
privileged to have what promises to be an informative and entertaining presentation by EAA members Bill Call and Duane Allen on building their pristine Super
ES, which will be on display on the ramp. Their PowerPoint presentation will
include a discussion of the construction milestones on the 8.5 year, 4,000-plus
hour project, test flight and the amazing glass cockpit.
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Daniel Paulas flying Bud’s General Aristocrat over the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun dipped
below the horizon.
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Young Eagles Report
by Pat Polehla
Due to the weather and low sign-up of kids, the Jan. 30 rally was canceled. Hope to see
everyone Feb. 27, let's hope the weather will be good then. If anyone needs registration
forms for kids, just let me know.
Regards,
Pat
Reminder!!
Chapter 29
Treasury Report
The deadline for antique airplane property tax exemption is Feb. 15, Presidents Day. So it is recommended that they should be in by Friday, Feb. 12.
Cash Balance 1/1/10: $14,460.96
Board Members:
Important Addresses
Bud Field, President
Randy Parent, V.P.
Ian Marsh, Secretary/Treasurer
Pamela McCarthy
Pat D’Incognito
Larry Olson
Chuck Sandford
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Pat Polehla, YE Coordinator
Ananda Shorey, Newsletter Editor
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Receipts: $250
Disbursements: $72.35
Cash Balance 2/1/10: $14,638.61
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Bits, Pics & Clips
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Chapter 29
Qualifying Antique Display Dates
2009
Jan 10
Jan 31
Feb 14
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Mar 28
Apr 11
Apr 25
May 9
May 30
Jun 13
Jun 27
Jul 11
Aug 8
Sep 12
Sep 26
Oct 10
Oct 31
Nov 14
Dec 12
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San Francisco Bay Area EAA Vintage Aircraft Chapter 29
General Membership Meeting
Hangar J-6, Hayward Executive Airport
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Call to Order
In President Bud Field and V.P. Randy Parent’s absence, Secretary/Treasurer Ian Marsh called the
meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. and welcomed the 20 members and guests.
Membership
The Christmas/Holiday party at Paradiso restaurant was most successful, with about 40 members
and guests attending.
Ian invited all to renew their Chapter memberships. Annual dues are still $15.
Ian thanked Bob Polehla for the running the barbecue under difficult circumstances.
Pat Polehla will be coordinating this year’s EAA B-17 visit, scheduled for April 30-May 2. We
will again be co-sponsoring with Chapter 20. Ground volunteers will be needed.
Young Eagles
Nickie Utvick, Young Eagles coordinator, has decided to step aside after two years’ service. Ian
thanked for her excellent and dedicated work for the program.
Pat Polehla is the new coordinator. Her e-mail address is: [email protected].
Phone: 510-703-1466.
The December 5 rally was most successful, with 37 youths flown. The January 30 rally was postponed to February 27 because of weather and other issues.
After several communications with EAA Headquarters, efforts to invite Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger
to a rally this year were unsuccessful. We shall try again in 2011.
After discussion, the Chapter membership agreed to sponsor one youth’s attendance at Oshkosh
next summer. Nickie Utvick will coordinate the arrangements, and invite the youth selected to attend a future Chapter meeting with his family.
Presentation
Mark Mohnkern from the KHWD tower spoke about measures to help improve pilot safety, and
preventing runway incursions in particular. He emphasized the importance of pilots always clearly
stating their intentions.
Hayward Airport Manager Lloyd Partin gave a most informative presentation about current and
future airport development, including plans to lengthen the main runway to 6,000 feet and build
new hangars. His promise to again offer self-service fuel at a competitive price was well received
by Chapter members.
Next meeting
February 11 – “Building the Lancair Super ES” – Bill Call and Duane Allen.
Adjournment
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Ian Marsh, secretary
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Member Application 2010
San Francisco Bay Area EAA
Vintage Aircraft Chapter 29
New Member/Renewal Form
Please complete with dues of $15.00 to: EAA Vintage Aircraft Chapter 29 @ 229 Rickenbacker Circle,
Livermore, CA 94551.
Name: ___________________________________________
New ______Renewal ______
Address:________________________________City/State/Zip:________________________
Email address:__________________________________
Home phone:_________________
Work phone:___________________
EAA Number:________________ Exp.: _____ Vintage No:________________ Exp.: _____
If you do not include both your Oshkosh EAA and VAA Division Membership numbers, you will be renewed
as an associate member, and therefore will not be eligible to vote on Chapter business. All regular members
have a “voice” in Chapter business.
___ Lifetime Membership: $200
One-time fee in lieu of annual membership fees
Chapter 29 encourages all members to become “regular” members, belonging to Chapter 29 as well as both
EAA Oshkosh and the Vintage Aircraft Division. To become a member of both, either call or see Haley for
an application at (925) 455-2314. You can also call 920-426-4800 or go to www.eaa.org/joineaa/ and join
online.
DO NOT DELAY - JOIN TODAY!
Please tell us about yourself:
Do you own an airplane? If so what kind? _______________________________________
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Do you have a current project? ________________________________________________
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Are you looking for a specific airplane? _________________________________________
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Would you like to help with Young Eagles? ______________________________________