May 2015 Newsletter

President: Don Myhra
May 2015
Editor: Larry Severson
“Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My only strength lies in my tenacity.”
Louis Pasteur
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
There has been a loss to aviation.
A true leader has flown west!
Some of us, along with others from Chapter 1 and POF, had a
great time. Food, fun, and flight. The rest lost!
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A Leader Flew West
So sorry to hear about the loss of a great advocate of aviation and our friend Robert Baker. Still can't
believe it, I just spoke with him that morning about the future of the Young Eagles program. Robert loved
the enthusiasm he experienced working with the kids and formed a kinship with all who love flying. He was
generous with his time and shared his passion with us and all of the museum guests. He will be greatly
missed.
All of us at The Yanks Air Museum are greatly saddened by the his passing and wish to express our
deepest sympathy to his family and his many friends. It was an honor for us to be involved and host events
with Robert, the EAA Chapter and So Cal pilots.
Sincerely,
Frank and Christen Wright
Robert Baker, our chapter president for the last 5 years, creator of our website, and a tireless advocate for the Young Eagles program, the Southern California Pilots Association, the FAA Safety Team WINGS
program, and all things related to aviation, died this morning, Thursday, April 16 as a result of a collision with
a Toyota sedan while riding his motorcycle southbound on Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita.
This is a tremendous loss to Robert's family and loved ones, and to the wider Southern California aviation community. Robert poured his heart and energy into promoting general aviation, especially to the
young, future aviators, and his vision and boundless enthusiasm will be sorely missed.
A Tribute to Robert G. Baker
As we know, Robert had always dreamed of flying and had done so with his father. Robert’s dad originally owned N6353A, a 1956 Cessna 182.
Source: R G Baker blog
Robert and his high school sweet heart, who eventually became his wife – Sharon, were avid motorcyclists. They enjoyed the freedom of the road, the exhilaration of speed and the camaraderie of the motorcycle clubs they encountered. Both Robert and Sharon were originally from Michigan, where they had
met. Reconnecting and settling in SoCal and specifically in Coto-de-Caza (Trabuco Canyon), CA gave both
Robert and Sharon the joy of exploring the wide open spaces in our version of paradise.
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Riders say “All bike riders know the feeling of flying … of freedom … that a great ride brings. Imagine those feelings intensified by the sheer beauty or fascinating landscape of nature’s best wonders.”
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/north-america/top-10/motorcycle-rides/
Robert always enjoyed the feel and maneuvering of “flying” on their rides. Robert and Sharon attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota and I’m sure they had many of the 10 ten rides in America checked=off
on their bucket list. Robert knew the risks associated with riding and accepted those challenges.
When Robert’s father died, N6353A was willed to his family; Robert saw the opportunity to fulfill another of his dreams, the dream of flight. Robert took up the challenge at the tender age of 60 and received
his Private Pilot ASEL license in January of 2006. He completed re-registration of N6353A in February 2006
and knew he was off to the races. Most folks don’t take up a challenge like flying in their 60’s, but this was a
new version of the magic carpet only a motorcycle rider could dream of – literally flying above it all and seeing from a vantage point only a few of us truly know
As a new pilot, Robert knew he had a lot to learn and absorb all things flying, which he did. Robert
joined all of the ABC organizations, read everything he could about flying and was on a mission to come up to
speed on all these GA oriented as quickly as possible and as thoroughly as he could. The EAA Young Eagles
program of EAA Chapter 92 was a magnet for Robert as well as joining the newly reorganized Orange County
Pilots Association (SoCal Pilots Association today). With new friends and destinations to conquer, Robert
took up the challenge of flying to EAA’s Air Venture, the grand-daddy of all aviation gatherings. He was a
lead pilot for the Cessnas to KOSH in 2008. Robert saw the value of continuing education (FAA WINGS) training and the benefit it provided to the Orange County Pilots Association. He became very involved in the
FAA’s Safety Team (FAAST) program and leveraged his web site development skills became a lead FAAST Representative for the Long Beach Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
Robert always displayed an outgoing personality and experience with people through his days at IBM
and others. A software engineer by design, Robert built his own business, Zxytek, LLC. He focused his talents and energies on helping others succeed both in business and life. Robert became a mentor for the successful EAA Chapter 92 Young Eagles Program and sponsored teens to attend the EAA’s National Air Academy
(Young Eagles) Camp. Robert used his software skills to assist organizations such as the EAA Chapter 92, FAA
and SoCal Pilots. He was instrumental in expanding SoCal Pilots to both Fullerton (KFUL) and Chino (KCNO).
Robert is a Past President of EAA Chapter 92 and the Vice President of SoCal Pilots Association. He is
survived by his wife Sharon and six (6) children.
We will all miss Robert as he has Gone West before us.
Ray Hecker
Past President of EAA 92, Past Vice President of the Orange County Pilots Association, FAA Safety Team Representative (Aviation
Safety Counselor) and friend of Robert G Baker
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Flight Advisor
Confusing, yes. But the slide explains what exists. You can see on the right is what is on the DOT handout. It
can be said that the DOT handout may help you on the written test, but is close to creative fiction.
An interesting aspect of this will develop later in the presentation. Stand by for more confusion.
As the presentation continues, it is necessary to notice how many compromises exist in each of the rules. Every rule has times when it is either too restrictive.
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Tech Counselor
Due to other requirements, I have not completed matching up the spars and ribs in preparation to adding wing skins. That will come in May.
Another note: I have previously recommended ChemTrend’s Chemlease PMR 90EZ. It is a
good/great product that is significantly easier to use than the standard wax release, but I have
since found out that it is only sold in 1 gallon cans with a 1 year shelf life. For an individual doing Vacuum Infusion, it makes no sense.
One thing about infusing with a wax release agent is that a wax residue is left on the part. It
needs to be removed. Using a mix of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water, this is easily done.
Flush with water to finish the task.
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You think you are a pilot!
1918 Thomas Morse Scout
The Thomas Morse Scout became the standard single-seat
fighter trainer used by the U.S.
Air Service during World War I
and was nicknamed the
“Tommy” by the pilots who
flew it.
Starting in 1917, it was used stateside as an advanced trainer. First models were delivered with the 100 hp
Gnome rotary engine, and a slightly modified version was later made with the 80 hp Le Rhône rotary engine.
Less than 500 examples were built.
After the war ended, many were sold as surplus to civilian flying schools, sportsman pilots, and ex-Army fliers. Some were used in the early 1930s for World War I films.
The LeRhone rotary engine, used in this aircraft, does not have a throttle. A fuel lever in the cockpit allows
the pilot to control fuel going into the engine. Because there is no carburetor, there is no real way to properly
control the fuel mixture. The pilot has only two choices for power: FULL THROTTLE or NONE!
The way the pilot controls the engine speed is with a “blip” switch located on top of the control stick. By
holding the switch down with his thumb, the magneto is grounded, which shuts electricity off to the spark
plugs. This effectively “kills” the engine. When the “blip” switch is released by taking the thumb off the
switch, the spark plugs begin to fire again and the engine roars to life. By blipping the switch “ON” (thumb
up) and “OFF” (thumb down), the pilot can control the speed of the engine for operation on the ground and
to slow down for landing.
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You think you are a pilot!
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin–radial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by
the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircraft. Originally designated as the SA-16 for the USAF and the JR2F1 and UF-1 for the USN and USCG, it was redesignated as the HU-16 in 1962.
Design and development[edit]
An improvement of the design of the Grumman Mallard, the Albatross was developed to land in open ocean
situations to rescue downed pilots and other flight crew members. Its deep-V hull cross-section and substantial length enable it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4-foot (1.2 m) seas, and
could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (jet-assisted take off, or simply booster rockets) for
takeoff in 8–10-foot (2.4–3.0 m) seas or greater.
Operational history[edit]
The majority of Albatrosses were used by the U.S. Air Force, primarily by the former Air Rescue Service, and
initially designated as SA-16. The USAF used the SA-16 extensively in Korea for combat rescue, where it
gained a reputation as a rugged and seaworthy craft. Later, the redesignated HU-16B (long-wing variant) Albatross was used by the U.S. Air Force's Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service and saw extensive combat
service during the Vietnam War. In addition a small number of Air National Guard air commando groups
were equipped with HU-16s for covert infiltration and extraction of special forces from 1956 to 1971. [2]Other
examples of the HU-16 made their way into Air Force Reserve air rescue units prior to its retirement from
USAF service.
The U.S. Navy also employed the HU-16C/D Albatross as a search and rescue (SAR) aircraft from coastalnaval
air stations, both stateside and overseas. It was also employed as an operational support aircraft worldwide
and for missions from the former NAS Agana, Guam during the Vietnam War. Goodwill flights were also common to the surrounding Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in the early 1970s. Open water landings and water takeoff training using JATO was also conducted frequently by U.S. Navy HU-16s from locations such as
NAS Agana, Guam; Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii; NAS North Island, California, NAS Key West, Florida; NAS Jacksonville, Florida and NAS Pensacola, Florida, among other locations.
See the operations video on the Video page.
Copied from Wikipedia.
Italics added.
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Yanks Open cockpit
On the 3rd Saturday each month Yanks opens the cockpit of one of its
planes, plus the EC121 and C-47. Jump like a paratrooper.
Yanks is the ONLY museum where you can discover the evolution of American aircraft. Unique!
May 16th—Night at the Museum
See History come to life! Like you’ve never
seen the museum before, characters such as
Amelia Earhart and Gen. Doolittle will be visiting and wandering through the museum.
Don’t miss this unique event.
Junior pilots ages 5 to 105 can ride the
plane of their choice.
May 25th Memorial Day
Active duty personnel visit free.
Saturday 16 ay 2014 will bring everyone the chance to see in the cockpit of the Grumman Albatross.
Many pilots owe their lives to the existence of this plane.
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WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum, 7000 Merrill Avenue #17, Chino, CA 91710
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Internet/Videos
This is unbelievable click on any link for WW2 Information. Great
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More Videos
PBY-5A WW-II Seaplane
The story of PBY-5A, CATALINA " Strawberry
5" discovery and restoration for the US Na-
vy museum in San Diego. It was the only remaining intact PBY-5 Catalina remaining
in the
World, and it was discovered in South Africa.
PBY " STRAWBERRY 5 " wasthe plane that found the Japanese carriers in the 'Battle of Midway'*which became the turning
point of WW-II in the Pacific. That's why this airplane is
so historically important. It was also one of the first
planes to have a Flight Engineer (FE) on it. Wait
until you see where the FE sits!!! – ENJOY
www.nxtbook.com/fx/media/ooyala/index.php?
w=640&h=360&embedCode=l5cnRrbjoBGoU3i9mNk2WnlSwf
vifrlA#ooid=l5cnRrbjoBGoU3i9mNk2WnlSwfvifrl
http://phys.org/news/2015-04-world-record-electric-motor-aircraft.html
Videos for the display aircraft at the 2 museums based at Chino (CNO).
See their ads on previous pages for dates and times.
Albatross in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gERwIS1MV30
Flying Tiger is at the base of the Chino tower. Not only
do they have the cheapest gas at CNO, they will give an
additional 5 cent discount to those who identify themselves as members of EAA92. To do this, you need to
talk to the operator BEFORE you swipe your credit
card. They would like to see your membership card, but
many of us don’t have them yet.
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AVIATION MUSEUM OF SANTA PAULA
800 E. Santa Maria St., #E, Santa Paula, CA 93060 • 805-525-1109 • Email: [email protected]
Saturday, May 16, 2015
“FLYING 50s SOCK HOP”
Benefiting the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula
Good Day Aviation Supporter…
Our major fundraising event of the year is coming up on Saturday, May 16, 2015. We hope you will choose to
participate and assist us in raising funds for the Aviation Museum. Our goal is to preserve the rich 85-year
history of Santa Paula Airport and continue to provide aviation education to our youth and local aviation
community. Our goal for this fundraiser is $15 thousand dollars.
This annual event gets better every year. The theme this year is The Flying 50’s Sock Hop! There will be very
special static aircraft displays, photo booth, a photo booth and of course DANCING! We will have a dance
contest, best costume contest, prizes and so much MORE!
This fundraising event will offer premium wines, hand crafted beer, some very special vehicles and of course
airplanes! Plus we will have a great 50’s inspired BBQ dinner. We are hoping you will join others in the aviation community supporting this fun event.
You can go to http://www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org/ to contribute or pay for your “Sock Hop” tickets. You can also purchase tickets at the museum entrance on Saturday, 16 May 2015…
Hope to see you at the Hop and thank you.
Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Flying 50s Sock Hop Highlights PRESS RELEASE…
Saturday 16 May 2015 starting at 5 PM at the historic Santa Paula Airport to curfew (that’s 10 PM) 830 East
Santa Maria Street Santa Paula, CA 93060
Contact phone number is (323) 254 - 4303
What would a Sock Hop be without a dance contest, cash prizes for the winners based on a percentage of
total donations received for the night.
The live band will be our local Frank Barajas & the Corsican Brothers. Frank and the boys have been staples in
the local music scene for many years and for one reason, they're a great, fun band to play a great mix of
50s tunes that are perfect for our fun night of dancing our Sock Hop.
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Best Dressed male & female awards for the 1950’s fashion look at the Hop
A fantastic personal display of 1950s car & motorcycles
A very rare “out of the hangar” display of airworthy vintage and classic aircraft that are for the most part,
kept safely tucked away behind locked hangar doors out of public view. Some of them may even start
their engines for us!
The BBQ Food Blast will have all the great grill features of a 50s Sock Hop along with beer & wine
Shuri Skovold Photography and SSP Super Fun Photo Booth will be popping off the flash for you with some
great costume fun in front of the Photo Booth. You get to take the photos with to remember the night!
Our goal this year is $15 thousand dollars which will help us meet some of our goals for 2015 –and part of
2016… go to aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org to buy your tickets and donate.
Goal 1: New Museum Based Interactive Airplane Display. For kids and adults to be able to sit in the pilot’s
seat of a Cessna 150, put on the headphones, move the controls to feel & hear what it’s like to sit in the
most common aircraft used for pilot training. The aircraft has to be prepared for its new job along with
other associated costs.
Goal 2: A Different Spotlight Aircraft Every 1st Sunday; we have a great diversity of airplanes at the Santa
Paula Airport that we want museum visitors to get up close and personal with. Each month a new aircraft will be displayed at the museum’s entrance. Aircraft history, specifications and questions answered will be presented by a museum docent. To make this enjoyable experience docent training is
required along with different display items related to each aircraft.
Goal 3: Museum Preservation; as with every great museum, regular upkeep of collections, rotation of display items, maintenance and overhead cost always need dollar investment to keep the interaction with
our museum guest strong. Every year we pay most of our expenses with donations. This year’s fundraiser will help us meet our goals.
Thanks; we want to thank our dedicated supporters and volunteers who have kept the Aviation Museum of
Santa Paula’s strong; preserving the great history of aviation at the airport. We hope you will join us
and by doing so, help to continue this tradition of contributing and supporting our fundraiser… Thank
you.
Over 70 years after Santa Paula Airport's opening, a different generation of locals are pioneering a new venture—The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula. The Museum presently consists of the “Chain of Hangars.”
Each hangar offers a different and distinctive story. Hangar One relates the history of our airport from
1927-1930. A video highlighting the construction and opening dedication is a principal feature, while
some of the extensive library of historical photographs, artifacts and much more are also on display.
Other hangars exhibit the hangar owner's unique personal collections. They include antique, classic and
experimental aircraft, automobiles, race cars, motorcycles, an enormous antique radio and phonograph
collection, paintings, photos, model aircraft and a variety of aviation artifacts. There is something to
pique everyone's interest. The Aviation Museum's purpose is to enjoy aviation history both in general
and as it relates to the Santa Paula Airport.
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FIRST SUNDAY AT THE AIRPORT For over 10 years, on the First Sunday of each month (weather permitting)
aircraft of assorted vintages and types are displayed and the Museum hangars are open to the public.
Stroll through the open hangars and our shuttle can to take you to different areas of the airport. Docents
are also on hand for guided tours. Additional features of First Sundays are various car clubs and the
EAA's Young Eagle program that offers free plane rides for ages 8-17. The Museum's gift tent sells Tshirts, hats and with all proceeds going to the Museum. Happy visitors and outstanding magazine articles have spread the news of First Sunday at Santa Paula Airport. Besides our amazing collection of local
planes, pilots from all over Southern California and beyond are flying their airplanes in to be displayed,
to visit and enjoy the day. Come see beautifully restored antique airplanes, small antique military
planes, aerobatic planes and modern day experimental aircraft. You won’t be disappointed!
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Our EAA 92 Partners
They help us do better!
Chapter Research Project
I am starting the assembly of the stabilators. I hope to have
2 sample spars and wing skins at the June meeting.
I will miss the May meeting.
PTM&W
(Aeropoxy)
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