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Volume I, Issue 5 – January-February 2013 - a publication of Moraine Airpark Inc.
NewsHawk Publications
Moraine Airpark Inc.
3800 Clearview Rd
Moraine OH 45439
937 866 2489
[email protected]
Roger W. Krass, editor
[email protected]
Vickie Hesler, design
[email protected]
George Bockerstette, distribution
[email protected]
Contributing writers:
Bernie DeLong
Vickie Hesler
Roger Krass
Andy Heins
Mike Williams
Photography by:
Vickie Hesler
Mike Lucas
Moraine AirPark (I73) is a corporately
owned airport for public use,
bordering Dayton, Ohio along the
Great Miami River
Moraine AirPark 2013 Updates!
Spring is almost here, so now is the time to get down to the airport
and start polishing up your planes for some great spring flying. Funday
Sunday will be here soon too. For the uninitiated, Funday Sunday is the
country's oldest continuous fly-in. It’s always on the first Sunday in
May. So mark May 5 with a big red circle. In addition, see the great
folks at EAA Chapter 48, join up and volunteer. Its a great way to gain
a lot of new friends.
Even though it is winter the Moraine Board has been busy with some
great new programs. First of all, congratulations to Tim Christman,
Alan Hoeweler, Brian Janess, and Patty Wagner, who were reelected to
the Board of Moraine Airpark.
The Board has reminded me to remind you of the fuel discount
program for stockholders and renters. With the crazy prices on fuel,
every dollar saved really helps.
The RAP program is a new concept that is already starting to catch
on. It’s short for Rental Assistance Program and its designed for
stockholders that have an empty hangar. The Airport staff (meaning
George) will rent out the unused hangars, retain a small fee and return
the rest to the hangar owner. If you are a stockholder, don't fly anymore
and dread the thought of giving up your stock, then this is the program
for you. There is nothing worse for an airport than to have a bunch of
empty hangars. If your hangar is cluttered with who knows what, the
Board will be glad to clean it, auction off what's usable and write you a
check minus a small commission. Then they will rent your hangar and
send you a check each month.
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We have a new logo for Moraine Airpark, which was reported on
before, but if you haven't noticed we have a new sign on the corner of
Main and Elter Streets. With Epic Aviation now supplying us with fuel,
the old BP sign is gone and there is another new sign on the front of the
building that replaced the old sign with the Unicom frequency numbers
falling off.
Thanks to Brad Templin who provided labor and hardware to
upgrade the testing center computer array. Moraine has officially
entered the 21st century with new computers and flat screen monitors.
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Moraine AirPark 2013 Updates continued
There will also be an airplane and car show in
conjunction with the City of Moraine. The date has
not been set, but stand by, you won't want to miss
this event.
Lastly don't forget to volunteer to help with the
Newsletter. The News Hawk needs reporters,
feature story columnists, photographers, a cartoonist
and anyone else who wants to be part of a great
team. Also give George your email and the email of
a flying relative, neighbor, or friend to be on the
mailing list. We will not sell or share your email
with anyone.
In Loving Memory – Edward Dubois
Edward (Eddie) DuBois was laid to rest this
January in Florida.
Old timers at
Moraine will
remember Eddie as a
friend, pilot,
mechanic and
sometimes as a
cantankerous
curmudgeon.
Come to think about it that just about describes all
of us at Moraine Airpark.
Eddie served in World War II, flew a Luscombe
for many years and partnered with Kevin
Whitworth on a Piper Pacer.
He was employed for several years as a
maintenance technician at the airport and worked
hand in hand with Darrell Montgomery designing
and building the navigation tower and many other
projects.
An avid hunter, he spent a lot of his free time in
South East Ohio, hunting turkey or whatever
crossed his path. His enthusiasm for hunting even
extended to our airport and did a good job of
controlling our population of ground hogs. When a
fox family settled in, Eddie was right there. Millie
Hoerner soon curtailed his activity and threatened to
radically shorten a part of his anatomy should a
foxtail be seen flying from his antenna. Eddie
reluctantly put away his gun.
Eddie was known as the "gutter man," having
run a gutter business for many years. Many of us
recall his exploits in the romance department and he
was a hit with all who met him. He was a proud
member of the Moraine "Ghetto" and could hoist a
scotch better than anyone.
When he reached his 70's he left Moraine for the
Tampa area where he continued his tradition of
women and scotch.
If Eddie were to edit his obituary, I have a
feeling that he wouldn't change it much. If anything
he would probably feel his "accomplishments" were
a bit understated.
If you have a favorite Eddie DuBois story send it
in and we will publish it
Rest in peace, dear friend.
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Ain’t We Got Fun!
Skis being rigged
By Andy Heins. Photos by Mike Lucas
Although flying activities always slow down
during the winter months, the Moraine Waco
Hangar group finds ways to amuse ourselves. Two
years ago we put Daun Yeagley and Brad Templin’s
Champion 7EC Champ on skis and taught ourselves
how to become ski-plane pilots! Last year we never
had enough snow so it was a bust. This year
however, we had enough snow and decided to put
our 1941 Rearwin 175 Skyranger on skis!
Using a set of Federal 1500 skis purchased from
Thelma Johnson, we spent two days rigging them to
the airplane. Each set of skis is aircraft specific due
to the safety cables. The aircraft must be brought to
level flying position. The skis are then mounted to
the axles and cables must be made that run from the
front of the ski to a fitting mounted to the front gear
bolt and a rear cable from the rear of the ski to the
rear of the landing gear. The skis should not exceed
4 degrees nose down and the rear should not exceed
20 degrees nose up. We then had to make bungee
cords that hold tension on the front of the skis to
keep them nose up. Having a ski dig in on landing is
bad news!
Flying on skis is different than on wheels. The first
major difference is the fact you have no brakes!
Most people would assume that on skis you would
just keep sliding and sliding and never be able to
stop. WRONG! It is just the opposite! The skis on
snow build up a lot of friction and by doing so, they
create heat. If you stop the aircraft, the skis literally
melt the snow until they cool and then freeze to the
ground! Just like sticking your tongue on a metal
pole in the winter! Taxiing the aircraft takes a lot
more power than normal. When landing, you land
as per normal but the airplane slows considerably
faster and you actually add power on the rollout to
keep it moving. A typical landing is about 200-300
feet long. If you stop the aircraft, say to let a
passenger climb in, you have about 2 minutes
before you are stuck. If that happens, helpers must
crab the wing struts where they attach to the wing
and rock the aircraft while the pilot adds power to
break it free and get it moving. NEVER grab the
struts mid-strut and try this as you will bend the
struts! To turn the aircraft, simply add power and
full rudder and slight forward stick and the airplane
will slide around, just like a boat on water.
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Tunnel-Busting in North Korea
Bernie Delong
Takeoff on skis is slightly different as well. Add
power and immediately go forward with the stick to
get the tail wheel off the ground. The tail wheel acts
almost like a grappling hook in the deeper snow.
The airplane will accelerate once the tail is flying.
To lessen the distance of the takeoff roll, add some
aileron according to wind direction and get one ski
free of the snow. The aircraft will really accelerate
to normal liftoff speed and before you know it you
are flying
Korea's mountainous landscape necessitates the use
of many tunnels for highways and railroads. Destruction
of these was a common and frequent necessity, as the
enemy was quite adept at restoring damage to its
infrastructure. Tunnel-busting, therefore, became a
nearly-routine task.
Tunnel busting is a precision operation, requiring a
carefully-timed descent to the highway or railroad tracks
and a time-delayed burst of a one-thousand pound bomb.
The pilot flies his bomb-laden vehicle up the tracks or
highway and releases his payload, hoping to skip it into
the mouth of the tunnel.
Briefing for a tunnel mission requires careful
planning as to timing. As we usually attacked in flights
of four and our payload had an induced time delay
(normally about 50 seconds), it was important to plan the
attack to avoid being a victim of the other fellow's
bombs.
The attack proceeds as follows: from trail formation
at 13,000 feet the flight-of-four rolls and dives
individually to a point up the track (or road) far enough
to establish a good run. As he approaches the mouth of
the tunnel, at a minimum distance for accuracy, he pips
off his load of two 1,000-pound eggs . . . which he hopes
will skip into the tunnel's mouth . . . and fry it's
objective.
WACO Air Museum Hosted Open House
We had no less than seven people solo the Rearwin
on skis, three of them for the first time ever! Ski
plane flying is such a blast and you simply cannot
make a bad landing. Crosswinds really don’t matter
that much either. I encourage everyone to try it if
you have a chance.
WACO Historical Museum & Learning Center
celebrated its Grand Re-Opening for the 2013
Season. On Friday, March 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
there was an Open House Reception featuring the
aviation images of Mike Ullery of Troy. Mike has
served as staff photographer for the Aviation Hall of
Fame which has brought him into contact with
many of the most legendary names in aviation
history. Along with having his photos on display
and for sale, Mike talked about his adventures with
these famous aviation legends. The Open House
was Free and open to the public. The Museum is
now open its normal hours which are MondayFriday 9:00 am to Noon and Saturday & Sunday,
noon to 5:00pm. The museum is located at 1865 S
Co Rd 25A, Troy, OH. www.wacoairmuseum.org.
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EAA Chapter 48 News
In November, EAA Chapter 48 elected its
officers. Gary Grochowski is now the President,
George Bockerstette is Vice President, Jack Darst is
Treasurer, Vickie Hesler is Secretary and Betty
Darst is the Young Eagles Chair. Gary Grochowski
will represent the chapter’s stockholder shares. Bob
Luken will represent the chapter on the Wright Sea
plane Base Committee.
EAA 48 will continue its active role in the support
of the Young Eagle Program, hoping to fly at least
200 Young Eagles this year. Pilots are always
welcome, if you have a National EAA membership.
Young Eagle Events
Funday Sunday – May 5
The annual Funday Sunday Fly-In is scheduled
for May 5 this year. Last year brought good
weather and a very successful event. Aviation
enthusiasts came from hundreds of miles and
nearby to participate in the spectacular. We have
put in an order for good weather again, we will see
if it happens.
All successful events require the work of
numerous volunteers. From the clean-up, set-up,
tear-down, kitchen duties, flight line
responsibilities, and numerous others, we need good
volunteers. Please join the fun and make a
contribution to the event force by contacting Vickie
Hesler or George Bockerstette to volunteer. Many
people make easy work of a big job.
Vickie – [email protected], 937-689-3591 or
George – [email protected],
937-673-0997.
Funday Sunday 2012
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8. Design a new informative web site.
100 Anniversary of Seaplane Activity
9. Give talks and presentations to scores of
by Mike Williams
organizations all over the region
10. Network with Aviation Trail and other aviation
This year marks the one hundredth anniversary
organizations.
of sea plane activity on the Great Miami River,
11. Designing and securing bids on a full scale
which was directly adjacent to Moraine Airpark.
replica of the Wright G to be built and displayed
along I75 in West Carrollton.
12. Research sites for possible museum locations.
13. Putting together a team of grant writers and
experts that will help us succeed in securing money
for our cause. We currently have members
attending school on grant writing.
14. Contacting manufacturers in the seaplane
Activities are progressing and we are planning an
industry to gain support.
active 2013 with a major fund raising
15. Media blitz's several times throughout the year
announcement during the annual EAA Chapter 48
highlighting our goals.
Funday Sunday fly-in held May 5 at the airport.
16. Raffle painting of Wright G seaplane as a
We will have a display in hangar 50 owned by
kickoff to the fund raiser May 5 at 2:30 pm
Roger Saddler, which is adjacent to the chapter
17. Print quarterly newsletter
hangar during the event.
18. Write new business plan and update every six
We will also have a media day which will
months.
promote the event a week before the fly-in. The
19. Begin accepting items for the museum
date is Monday April 29 at the Payne Recreation
20. Expanding our networking with other
Center behind the airpark. This promotion will
organizations including colleges and universities
include the media, both West Carrollton and
Moraine City officials, Miami Twp officials,
Further information and donor support can be
Aviation Trail officials, local business leaders, area
obtained by contacting Michael G. Williams at
pilots and Wright Seaplane Base members.
[email protected]
To Date WSB Inc has helped get the ball rolling
www.wrightseaplanebase
with these accomplishments over the last two years.
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1. Form an organization with 501 C (3) status
2. Incorporate with the IRS and State of Ohio
3. Designed and located a state marker of the
seaplane site in West Carrollton along the river
4. Static display of artifacts donated or loaned
concerning seaplane history at Payne Center
5. Tile mural of seaplane activity along the Miami
River in the West Carrollton Civic Center
6. Mural of Wright G seaplane on the West
Carrollton water tower located on SR 725 at the
eastern edge of the City.
7. Form an alliance with Half Back Dayton
marketing firm which helps non-profits find money
and sponsors.
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Winter Flying around Moraine AirPark
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