VA-Vol-9-No-6-Jun-1981

STRAIGHT AND LEVEL

By Brad Thomas President

Antique/Classic Division

By the end of June, summer has officially arrived and many fly-ins will have occurred. In making vaca­ tion plans undoubtedly Oshkosh will be included by most of us. This June issue of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE also lists the Antique/Classic Division officers and direc­ tors who are running for reelection this year. This past January a nominating committee was appointed, with Morton Lester named as Chairman, and he reports the following have been nominated for the positions indi­ cated: who might be interested but do not know of our existence.

Jack Winthrop, Vice President As a reminder, the purposes of the Antique/Classic E. E . "Buck" Hilbert, Treasurer

Division are printed below: Claude L. Gray, Jr., Director

1. To encourage, aid and engage in research , including Dale A. Gustafson , Director

that of a scientific nature , for the improvement and John R. Turgyan, Director

better understanding of aviation .

Ronald Fritz, Director

2. To encourage and aid the retention and restoration A resume of each nominee is also incl uded in this of antique, historical and classic aircraft. issue. Ballots will be mailed to members under separate 3. To establish a library devoted to the history of avia­ cover in June. Each candidate named above is duly tion and to the construction, repair, restoration, main­ qualified to serve the Division and each is a dedicated tenance and preservation of aircraft, particularly an­ supporter of the entire EAA movement. tique, historical and classic aircraft and engines.

Included with each ballot in the June mailing will 4. To hold and conduct meetings, displays and educa­ be some Antique/Classic Division membership applica­ tional programs relating to aviation with emphasis tion forms and a notice requesting a one-on-one member­ on restoration, maintenance and care of antique, his­ ship drive . We have received many fine suggestions torical and classic aircraft and engines. regarding methods to increase our membership. Several 5. To improve aviation safety and aviation education. members suggested the "member recruit a new member" The goals of the Antique/Classic Division are met approach. As active members of the Division, who knows in several ways. The VINTAGE AIRPLANE encourages better than each of you what our Division stands for historical research and it documents aviation activities, and what the contents of our publication, The VIN­ both past and present. It also promotes the restoration, TAGE AIRPLANE, has to offer to a prospective member? retention and flying of antique and classic aircraft.

We heartily suggest that you recruit a new member The Division conducts forums at Oshkosh each year at your Antique/Classic Chapter meetings, your EAA as well as at other fly-ins around the country. These Chapter meetings, general aviation functions or at your are educational in nature and are among the most popu­ local airport gatherings. If possible, have copies of lar activities at such events. The forums cover such SPORT AVIATION and The VINTAGE AIRPLANE with subjects as the restoration and maintenance of vintage you to show the prospective member. Let them know aircraft and engines, and also flight safety. what our Division stands for and what we have to offer.

The EAA Aviation Foundation proudly displays vin­ Above all, make an attempt to sign up the new member tage aircraft, historic photos and other memorabilia to yourself, on the spot and get the proper application fee help preserve the aviation heritage of days gone by. and mail it to headquarters. This is much more effec­ The Foundation also maintains an extensive library tive than giving the individual an application form to which provides invaluable assistance to those who strive take home, fill in and mail. Too often it happens that for authenticity in restoration projects. the form is accidentally laid aside and overlooked.

The Division participates in fly-ins with its mem­ If the applicant is already an EAA member, the an­ bers displaying their aircraft and frequently making nual dues for membership in the Antique/Classic Divi­ flight demonstrations. One of the highlights at Osh­ sion is only an additional $14.00, which includes The kosh for both EAA members and the public is the Annual VINTAGE AIRPLANE. A first-time member may wish Parade of Flight, conducted by the Division. Antique/ to join and receive only The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. Classic chapters sponsor local fly-ins and promote This membership package includes membership in EAA "parade of flight" events at these. and the Division , but not a subscription to SPORT Our goal in this new member drive is to bring the AVIATION. This annual cost is $24.00. For a new mem­ membership up to 5,000. Prospective members are out ber wishing to receive both magazines, the annual dues there . They don't have to be pilots or even aircraft are $39.00. owners. Many of our current members are enthusiasts The Board of Directors has frequently discussed who want to be involved. You, the active member are methods for increasing our membership. Currently we the Division's best representative. Let's contact those feel that a direct personal contact is the most effective prospective members and bring them into the fold. Let's approach. We should reach as many people as possible hear from you!

PUBLICATION OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC. OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 229, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130 COPYRIGHT

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1981 ~AA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION , INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

JUNE 1981

VOLUME 9

NUMBER 6

OFFICERS President W. Brad Thomas, Jr. 301 Dodson Mill Road Pilot Mountain , NC 27041 919/368-2875 Home 919/368-2291 Office Secretary M. C. " Kelly" Viets 7745 W. 183rd St. Stilwell , KS 66085 913/681-2303 Home 913/782-6720 Office

Vice-President Jack C. Winthrop Route 1, Box 111 Allen, TX 75002 214/727-5649

Treasurer

E. E. " Buck" Hilbert P.O. Box 145 Union, IL 60180 815/923-4591

DIRECTORS Ronald Fritz 15401 Sparta Avenue Kent City , MI 49330 616/678-5012

Morton W: Lester P.O. Box 3747 Martinsville, VA 24112 703/632-4839

Claude L. Gray, Jr. 9635 Sylvia Avenue Northridge , CA 91324 213/349-1338

Arthur R. Morgan 3744 North 51st Blvd .

Milwaukee, WI 53216 414/442-3631

Dale A. Gustafson 7724 Shady Hill Drive Ind ianapolis . IN 46274 317/293-4430

Joh n A. Tu rgyan 1530 Kuser Road Trenton , NJ 08619 609/585-2747

AI Kel ch 66 W. 622 N. Madison Avenu e Cedarburg , WI 53012 414/377- 5886

S. J. Wittman .

Box 2672 Oshkosh , WI 54901 414/235-1265

Robert E. Kesel 455 Oakridge Drive Rochester , NY 14617 716/342-3170

Geo rge S. York

181 Sloboda Ave .

Mansfield , OH 44906

419/529-4378

ADVISORS Ed Burns 1550 Mt. Prospect Road Des Plaines, IL 60018 3121298-7811 John S. Copeland 9 Joanne Drive Westborough, MA 01581 617/366-7245

Stan Gomoll 1042 90th Lane, NE Minneapolis, MN 55434 6121784-1172 Espie M. Joyce, Jr. Box 468 Madison, NC 27025 919/427-0216

Gene Morris 27 Chandelle Drive Hampshire, IL 60140 3121683-3199 S. H. " Wes" Schmid , 2359 Lefeber Road Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414/771-1545

FRONT COVER . .. 1941 Waco VKS-7, NC2309, SIN 5239 , photographed at Oshkosh '73 by Ted Koston . Aircraft was flown by owner Kermit Hoffmeier (EAA 121538, AlC 4670) Kearney, MO. This Waco is currently registered to Danny Araldi, Plant City, FL.

BACK COVER , . , On e of the many beautiful Swifts at Sun 'N Fun '81 . See story on page 12.

(Photo by Don Morris)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Straight and Level . . . by Brad Thomas . . . .. . . _. . . . .

NC News ...

2

by Gene Chase

.. . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. , . .. . . 4 More on the Fleet ... by George Hardie, Jr, .... . . .. 5

Notice of Annual Bus}ness Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors , .............. .- ..... .. . . . 10 Sun 'n Fun '81 . .. by A l. Kelch .. .. .. .. ...... . , ..... 12 The Anzani Longster ... by Tim Talen ... ... .. . . ~ . . 16 The

Hend~rson

Longster -

Part 2 .. .. . .... . .. . .. . . 18

'Calendar of Events . . .. . . . ... . ..... . . .. . . .. .. .. . ...

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PUBLICATION STAFF PUBLISHER

Paul H. Poberezny, President

Experimental Aircraft Association

EDITOR Gene R_ Chase

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ASSOC. EDITOR

George A_ Hardie, Jr_

Editorial Policy: Readers are encouraged to submit stories and photographs. Policy opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors.

Responsibility for accuracy in reporting rests entirely withd he contributor. Material should be sent to : Gene R. Chase, Editor, The VINTAGE AIR足 足 PLANE, P.O. Box 229, Hales Corners, WI 53130.

Associate Editorships are assigned to those writers who submit five or more articles- which are published in TAE VINTAGE AIRP.LANE during the current year. Associates receive a bound volume of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE and a free one-year membership in the Division for their effort.

THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE (ISSN 0091-6943) is owned exclusively by EAA Antiquel Clllssic Division , Inc., and is published monthly at Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130. Second Class Postage paid at Hales Corners Post Office, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130, and additional mailing offices. Merl)足 bership rates for EAA Antiquel Classic Division, Inc., are $14.00 for current EAA members per 12 month period of which $10.00 is 揃for the publication of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE . Membership is open to all who are interested in aviation.

ADVERTISING - Antiquel Classic Division does not guarantee or endorse any product offered through our advertising. We invite constructive criticism and welcome any report of inferio! merchandise obtained th~ough our advertising so that corrective measures can be tak,en.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 3

TOWING LUSCOMBES INTO THE AIR

MORTON LESTER NAMED TO POST

Morton W. Lester (EAA 55178, AlC 14) of Martinsville, VA has been appointed by Gov. John N. Dalton to the Virginia Aviation Commission. The Commission regu­ lates the licensing of aircraft and pilots in the state and oversees the Virginia Department of Aviation. Morton is a member of the Board of Trustees of the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc. and also the Board of Directors of t he EAA Antiql' e/Classic Division.

FAA AIRCRAFT RECORDS

The FAA's Oklahoma City office has converted all their aircraft records to microfiche. Effective May 1, 1981 all those asking for aircraft record information will be supplied copies of the microfiche data . . . from Dave Scott's Washington Letter.

A current member of the Luscombe Association who used to work at the Luscombe factory at Trenton, NJ, Horace Hoffman, Yardley, PA reported that when Lus­ combes were fitted with floats at the factory, they were flown off the fi eld. Since the field was at least a mile from the Delaware River, this was accomplished by a joint auto/aircraft effort. The Luscombe on floats was placed on the grass field, two convertible autos took their positions to the right and left front of the aircraft. Ropes were then tied to the right and left float. Each convertible had several persons who hand held these ropes. The plane engine was then started and each car moved forward simultaneously, towing the plane to flying speed. The ropes were then released by the men in the convertible and the ropes remained tied to the floats until the plane landed in the river .

EAA RECEIVES AWARD THE PASSING OF FRIENDS

John H. "Jack" Loveland, Bridgeton, NJ died suddenly from a heart attack at the Philadelphia International Airport on March 23, 1981 as he was returning home from the Fly-in at Lakeland , FL. Michael C. "Mike" Murphy , Findlay, OH died of natural causes on April 11, 1981. Mike had a long and colorful career in aviation.

Late word has been received of the passing of Robert R. "Bob" Burge, Sylvania, OH on January 15, 1981. Bob was well known as an expert on Heath aircraft and Henderson engines.

AERONCA 7AC LIFT STRUTS

A corroded area, not visible from the exterior, was found on the lower side of the left front lift strut. It was about 2" in diameter and approximately 4" from the fuselage end. The area was discovered while tapping the struts with a light hammer. The Aeronca was manu­ factured in 1947, however the age of hours on the lift strut is unknown. It is recommended that lift struts on similar aircraft be inspected for this condition.

The Experimental Aircraft Association received the Aviation Space Writers Association's award in the enter­ tainment category for the best visual communications production in 1980.

The award was presented to Mel R. Jones , EAA public relations director at A WA's annual convention in Los Angeles for the TV show, "Rod Luck : Flying High."

It was aired on WISN Channel 12 in Milwaukee, WI last August and provided a behind the scenes look at sport aviation, past, present and future. Rod Luck, a local sportscaster, teamed up with air show performer Bill Barber, aerobatic champion Tom Poberezny, wing­ walker Eddie Green , and fighter pilot Paul Poberezny for an in-depth view of the many facets of sport aviation.

Luck, a non-pilot, concluded the program by riding the wing of a Stearman bi-plane.

The Visual Communications Award was established

by A WAin 1977 to encourage and recognize excellence in the creation of movies or videotapes on the subject of aviation or space. The judges said they were unanimous in declaring the WISN and EAA co-production "pure fun ."

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Gil Morgan, Designee for EAA Chapter 260 suggests that now spring is here, aircraft batteries should be checked. A lot of corrosion builds up especially under high load conditions experienced during cold weather.

The battery terminals, contacts, cables, and the battery box should be cleaned with baking soda and flushed with clean water. Don't let it drip on your plane's finish or fabric as damage will occur. Check the cells with a hydrometer. A specific gravity of 1100 is the minimum acceptable.

This info was noted in Chapter 260's newsletter edi ted by Earl Vieaux , Chicago Heights , IL. WING STRUTS FOR RAG WING LUSCOMBES

Monte Jestes (EAA 92768), 3809 Came lot Dr. , Lawton , OK 73501 , tel. 405/357-7132 is about to set up a jig to build struts for fabric wing Luscombes. If he could get some firm orders, he could go ahead almost immediately.

4 JUNE 1981

AUSTRALIANS TO OSHKOSH '81

At Oshkosh '81 the Australians expect to take top honors as the largest overseas contingent to ever attend the annual EAA convention.

Australian EAA members have chartered a Quantas 747 Combi aircraft to take 264 aviation enthu siasts and 12 homebuilt aircraft from Sydney to Milwaukee, arriving August 1. Part of the group will continue to Oshkosh by bus. Others will rig their airplanes in Milwaukee in preparation for flights to Oshkosh later in the week where they will be judged. The 747 will remain overnight at Milwaukee and participate in the afternoon airshow on Sunday, August 2, in Oshkosh , with Australian EAA members at the controls.

"Traditionally, Australia has provided the largest overseas EAA group visiting Oshkosh. This year Aus­ tralian EAAers plan to considerably extend the scope and size of t heir involvement with the EAA convention," said Tony Stinson, Sydney/Oshkosh program coordinator.

By George Hardie, Jr.

Last month's article, "The Time of the Fleet" by Frederic K. Howard, presented a nostalgic view of a very popular sport biplane of the 1930's era. In view of its continued popularity even today, this airplane warrants further attention.

The design had an unusual beginning. The story is detailed in the book "Reuben H. Fleet and the Story of Consolidated Aircraft," by William Wagner. The military trainers Consolidated had sold to the Army and Navy met with instant approval, and Fleet wanted to adapt this experience to the commercial field. But he found it impossible to get the cost of the military design down to a level that would be within the means of the private flyer. So he took four of his staff and rented a suite of rooms at the Buffalo Athletic Club, where they remained for two and a half days designing a completely new trainer.

Joe Gwinn, later of Gwinn Aircar fame, was the design engineer. Fleet later remarked, "When we finished we had the most complete directive I have ever seen for a new airplane."

Dubbed the Consolidated 14 "Husky Jr." to take advantage of the "Husky" military trainer's reputation, the airplane was powered with the Warner 110 HP "Scarab" engine. Failing to make a deal with the Warner company for a large order of engines, Fleet turned to the Kinner people, buying 1000 engines from them and a block of shares of stock in the Kinner company. This was to net him a profit sufficient to pay for the order of 1000 engines, an example of Fleet's business practices.

When the investment bankers, preparing a public offering of the stock in Consolidated, objected to including the "Husky Jr." in the line of aircraft offered (they regarded it as a potential loser), Fleet purchased the rights, changed the name to "Fleet" and, as sole owner, organized Fleet Aircraft, Inc. 'in February, 1929. The Fleet biplane soon became popular and orders began to pour in. The airplane's rugged construction and good flying characteristics made it especially attractive to flying school operators. The Army purchased a small order as the PT-6, and the Navy version, the N2Y-1, was used in hook-up experiments with the dirigibl e "USS Akron".

Because the airplane was becoming competitive with the military trainers, Fleet sold his company back to Consolidated six months after establishing it, making

it a subsidiary of the corporation. Fleet Aircraft, Ltd. was formed to expand production in Canada. Between 1939 and 1941 this company manufactured more than 600 Model16A and 16B (also known as Finch I and II) trainers, most of which went to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In April, 1939 Consolidated sold the U. S. rights to the design to Brewster Aeronautical Corporation of New York. Brewster became involved in war work and never did place the Fleet biplane into production.

Many examples of this popular biplane still survive and can be seen at EAA Fly-ins and the annual convention at Oshkosh. The first to appear at an EAA convention was N431-K at the 1954 EAA Fly-in at Milwaukee, then owned by Paul Ollenberg of Milwaukee. The airplane was later acquired by Mrs. Joan Richardson of Moline, Illinois, who brought it to the 1959 Rockford Fly-in and for every year thereafter for ten years. The airplane was eventually bought in 1971 by E. E. "Buck" Hilbert, first President of Antique and Classic Division. Hilbert's story was published in the January, 1973 issue of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE. The Fleet Type Club men足 tioned in the story has not reported in for the past several years.

Photos of many Fleets that have appeared at the EAA convention are included with this article. Given the evident durability of this popular antique, we can look forward to seeing many around in the years to come.

(Photo by Randy Barnes)

This Fleet Model 2, Serial No. 74, is owned by George Kilbey, South Bend, IN. VINTAGE AIRPLANE 5

Following is a list of U.S. registered Fleets by Model, Registration (N) Number and Serial Nu mber. By knowing the N Number and Serial Number, one can keep up with the Fleets - regardless of how many t imes t hey ch a nge h ands - by consulting the U.S. Civil Aircraft Registry.

Modell Serial Number

N 289H N 8600 N 8616 N 8618 N 8626 N 8627 N 8640 N 420K N 638M N63J N 649M N 729V N 766V N7UV

5 14 28 30 39 40 53 143 213 229 233 295 347 352

N Number N 9433 N 226H N411K N 424K N 440K N 442K N 446K N 637M N 682M N684M N 743M N 716V N 13933 N 774V N 780V N 790V N 795V N 798M N 776V N 63V N 86V N 53Y

Mode l 2

Serial Number

45 74 75 104 119 121 126 132 133 142 144 154 155 157 158 159 171 181 182 184 186 189 192 193 196 223 226 241 249 252 277 290 300 325 .

332 333 340

N 331K N 8687 N 8689 N 236H N 240H N 288H N 403K N 409K N 410K N 2275P N 421K N 431K N 432K N 7629B N 13926 N 436K N 448K N 605M N606M N 608M N 610M N 613M N 616M N 617F N 620R N 648M N 678M N 691M N 699M N 352M N 685M N 724V N 1499T NIP N 764.V N 748V N 760V ModelS

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262 263 411

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Serial Number 284

N 162V N 39606 N 39604 N 39601 N 24197 N 1328V N 39612 N 343SF N 666J N 39615 N 16BR N211K N 7188 N 31684 N 8742 N 615S N 1238V N 41871 N 39618 N 9427H N 846B N 39622 N 39623 N 2370 N 128H N 80656

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Serial Number

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81 94 134 147 163 165 169 212 230 234 308 311 326 355 361 372 376 378 380 402 404 412

285 289 301 303 325 339 343 350 359 383 387 398 474 491 506 512 519 533 539 556 636 646 663 668 690

FLEET PLANS

Frederick K. Howard, who drew the accompanying plans for the Fleet (Sheet # 1 was presented last month), has' a cautionary note: "No factory blueprints or other drawings wer e available fo r t h ese pl ans, nor was it feasible to 'calibrate' any Fleets still flying. Accuracy is therefore by no means absolute, but it is sufficient for construction of an effective, detailed scale model the purpose for wh ich these plans were made."

FLEET SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL

This table of Fleet specifications was taken from the maintenance manual issued by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation and shows those models placed in quantity production.

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Engine Maximum H.P. At RP.M. RP.M. Cruising Gas Consumption at Cruising R P.M. Gas Capacity Normal Gas Capacity Max. Spec.

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Warner 110 1850 1650 6 gal.

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10

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Kinner K-5 110 1850 1650

Kinner K-5 110 1850 1650

Kinner B-5 125 1925 1725

Kinner B-5 125 1925 1725

Kinner R-5 160 1975 1750

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6 gal.

24 gal.

7.5 gal.

24 gal.

7.5 gal.

24 gal.

10 gal.

27 gal.

49 gal .

3 gal.

196 28' 21 ' 7'10" 1610# 1931# 1048# 113 MPH 97 MPH 46.5 MPH 960 16000 17800

49 gal.

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196 28' 21' 7'10" 1625# 1931# 1063# 115 MPH 98 MPH 47 MPH 990 15900 17700

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196 28' 21' 7'10" 1740# 2144# 1175# 124 MPH 109 MPH 48 MPH 1100 17800 19600

3.2 Hr. 310 Mi. 6.5 Hr. 620 Mi.

3.2 Hr. 313 Mi. 6.5 Hr. 627 Mi.

2.7 Hr. 296 Mi. 5.2 Hr. 553 Mi.

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N798V - A Fleet Model 7 owned by James Edwards, New Albany, MS.

N162V - A Fleet 16B finished in RCAF color scheme, owned by Steve Wells. Tulsa. OK.

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N8626 - A Fleet Model 7 with modified fin and rudder, owned

by Charles H. Smith, Plainfield, IL.

N691 M - A Fleet Model 2 owned by Albert Jones, Overland Park, KS.

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N8626 - A Fleet Model' 7 with modified fin and rudder , owned by Charles H. Smith , Plainfield , IL.

N431 K - A Fleet Model 2, Mrs. Joan Richardson, Moline, IL. Arriving at a Rockford Convention.

8 JUNE 1981

(Photo by Randy Barnes)

N431K - A Fleet Model 2, shown here with owner, Mrs. Joan Richardson at a Rockford convention.

(Photo by Randy Barnes)

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A Fleet 16B owned by Delos Hickox , Baroda ,

(Photo by Ted Koston)

N840C - A Fleet Model 1 with modified fin and rudder, owned by P. R. Coughlin and finished in U.S. Navy colors.

(Photo by Randy Barnes)

N128H - A Fleet 16B, owned by Tom Street, Maire, KS, with U.S. Army Air Corp's paint scheme.

VI NTAGE AIRPLANE 9

NOTICE OF ANNUAL

BUSINESS MEETING

AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

AND DIRECTORS

Notice is hereby given that an annual business meeting of the members of the EAA Antique/Classic Division will be held on Saturday, August 8, 1981 at 10:30 A.M. (Central Daylight Time) at the 29th Annua l Convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. , Wittman Field, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Notice is hereby further given that the annual elec足 tion of officers and directors of the EAA Antique/Classic Division will be conducted by ballot distributed to the members in a separate mailing. Said ballot must be returned properly marked to the Ballot Tally Committee, EAA Antique/Classic Division, Box 229, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130, and received no later than July 31, 1981.

Morton W. Lester, Chairman of the Nominating Com足 mittee submits the following list of candidates.

Jack Winthrop, Vice President E. E. " Buck" Hilbert, Treasurer

Claude L. Gray, Jr., Director

Dale A. Gustafson, Director

John R. Turgyan , Director

Ronald Fritz, Director

M. C. "Kelly" Viets, Secretary EAA Antique/Classic Division

E. E. "BUCK" HILBERT

Union, Illinois

"Buck" is a native of Chicago and a graduate of Lewis College. He began learning the "pilot's point of view" while working as a line boy at the old Elmhurst Airport near Chicago in 1938. The pay wasn't much, but it was "flyin' " time and he soloed an Aeronca 65LA Chief in October, 1941.

He graduated into the Air Force shortly thereafter, into the Training Command where he flew and instructed in many of the training aircraft of that era. He flew gunnery training at Las Vegas Army Air Field and finished up teaching Chinese Nationalist Pilots twin engine transition.

Recalled for the Korean War, Buck qualified as an Army Aviator and flew with the HQ. Company Air Sec足 tion of the 24th Infantry Division. "A most rewarding and memorable experience," he reports.

Buck and Dorothy and their four children are at home at "Hilbert's Funny Farm" where he has an airstrip and keeps a stable of interesting and flyable "old" airplanes including the Airmail Swallow he flew across the nation to commemorate the Bicentennial and United Air Lines 50th Anniversary. An Aeronca C-3, a Champ, and Stinson L-5 also reside in that stable. Buck is with United Air Lines flying as Captain on DC-8's.

Buck is no stranger to the Antique/Classic Division.

He is past President having served from 1971 through 1975. He currently is Treasurer of the Division and is also a member of the EAA Aviation Foundation Board of Trustees.

JACK WINTHROP

Allen , Texas

Jack went to school in DuQuoin, Illinois. He started his flying lessons in 1939, and later instructed in primary and secondary C.P.T. programs. He joined the Army Air Corps Ferry Command in Nashville, Tennessee and flew all types of military airplanes throughout the U .S. and across the Atlantic. He was based in Aden, Arabia and Casablanca, French Morroco for one and a half years.

When the war ended he went to work for Braniff Airways as a DC-3 co-pilot, working up to Boeing 747 Captain flying to Europe and Honolulu. Jack is now retired.

Jack has been Vice-President of the Antique/Classic Division of the EAA for the last five years and is a past President of EAA Chapter 168 in Dallas, Texas.

He lives in Allen, Texas on a private airstrip where he keeps his Waco UPF-7, J-3 Cub , and Piper J-4 .

Jack and Pauline have four married daughters with nine grandchildren.

10 JUNE 1981

RONALD FRITZ

Kent City, Michigan

Ron took his first flying lesson in a J-3 Cub in 1957 when he was a sophomore in high school. He has owned several aircraft including a Ryan PT-22 , Waco UIC, Aeronca Champ, and part interest in a Consolidated Vultee BT-13. He currently owns a Tripacer and part interest in a rare Lincoln All Purpose.

He has been an EAA member since 1960 and was one of the fo unders of the Antique/Classic Division. He has held several EAA Chapter offices including President of Chapter 145 and President and Secretary/Treasurer of Chapter 211. He helped organize Antique/Classic Chapter

8 and was its first President. Ron is currently Vice President of EAA Chapter 704 and Secretary/Treasurer ofMEAACC, the organization of Michigan EAA Chapters.

At Oshkosh '80 he was Chairman of the Antique/Classic ~orums, and has accepted that responsibility again this year.

In addition to his job as a social worker, Ron is keeping busy these days building a house on a private strip where he will live with his wife and two children.

DALE GUSTAFSON

Indianapolis, Indiana

Dale has been interested in airplanes since he was a small child and took his first plane ride in 1939 at the age of 10. He started taking flying lessons in 1945 and soloed at the age of 16. After high school, he worked at the airport in South Bend, servicing airliners, handling cargo and doing field maintenance.

Dale attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1948 and 1949 to obtain additional pilot ratings. After this, he freelanced as a flight instructor and ran a small FBO at South Bend until hired as a co-pilot on Turner Airlines in Indianapolis in 1950. He has been with the same airline since then. Through name changes and mergers, the airline is now USAir and Dale is flying as captain on DC-9's.

Through the years, Dale has owned various aircraft; a Stinson V-77, Piper Colt, Fairchild 24, C-195, C-150 and currently has a Piper J-4 and a Stearman for restora足 tion. He is a member of several organizations interested in the antique, classic and homebuilt aircraft and a member of EAA since 1960 and the Antique/Classic Division since it was organized. He has served as an advisor to the Division and is currently serving as a Director. For several years, Dale has judged antiques at Oshkosh and for two years he served as Program Chairman for the Antique/Classic Division awards.

To stay busy during his spare time, Dale has an airport leased in the Indianapolis area.

airplanes started at Jefferson City, Missouri in 1932, where the next four years were spent as mechanics helper and line boy at the local airport. He was able to commence flying more seriously in 1938, and at the start of WW II was instructing his first class of Army Air Corps Cadets at Bevo Howard's Hawthorne School of Aeronautices, Orangeburg, South Carolina. He spent 1 V2 years there and put eight classes through primary in Stearmans.

In early 1943, Claude went to work for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft as a production test pilot on B-24's.

In October, 1944, he was hired as a co-pilot with Western Air Lines. He spent the next 34 years with Western and retired as DC-I0 Captain in October, 1978. During his career with Western he flew DC-3's, DC-4's Convairs, DC-6's, Lockheed Electras, Boeing 720's, 707's and the last five years on the DC-lO. He has been a member of EAA since 1960. At that time, with fellow Western pilot, built the 67th Smith Miniplane to fly . This plane is still flying and his partner has full ownership now. Since then Claude has restored two aircraft. One a 1927, OX-5 powered , American Eagle, 1976 Grand Champion Antique at Oshkosh. The other, his 1946 Fairchild 24W. He still has both aircraft flying regularly and gets one or both to most of the West Coast fly-ins. He is currently Chairman of the EAA National Judging Committee.

JOHN TURGYAN

Trenton, New Jersey

John has been actively involved in aviation since his days as a line boy at age 13. He soloed at 16 and received his private and commercial pilot ratings at 17 and 18 respectively. He flew everything on the airport from Cubs to Aztecs.

He has owned several airplanes, including a J-3, PT-22, Champ, Stinson 108-3, Howard DGA-15, Stinson SR-6, and a Beech Bonanza (S/N 67). John currently owns a Spartan 7-W, a Howard DGA-ll and a Waco Taperwing.

John joined EAA in 1970 and the Antique/Classic Division when it was founded in 1972. He is a lifetime member of EAA, AAA and AAHS. He was named to the Antique/Classic Division Board of Directors in November 1979.

His duties at Oshkosh include serving as Co-Chairman of Antique/Classic Division activities and Chairman of the Picnic Committee. For four years he was on the Antique and Classic Judging Committee and last year he was Chairman of the Antique/Classic Interview Circle.

John is employed by USAir as a copilot on DC-9's.

CLAUDE L. GRAY, JR.

Northridge, California

Claude had his first airplane ride at the age of ten in 1928 at Kansas City, Missouri. His real interest in VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11

sun 'n Fun

'81

By Al Kelch (EAA 35767, Ale 700) 7018 W. Bonniwell Road Mequon, WI 53092

(Photo by Gene ChaSe) '

One of the entrances to the Sun 'n Fun site on the Lakeland Airport.

In late winter, the northern "snow-digger" types head for a long awaited event in Lakeland, Florida. At 7:30 a .m . on March 15th, a week of Sun 'n Fun got underway with a very successful first event on the pro­ gram which set the stage for the fun to follow. That event was a balloon race which required the full coopera­ tion of the weather. The day broke with ideal conditions and the ascension went off without a hitch with 15 colorful balloons heading over the horizon to the west.

The race ended near Tampa, some 10 miles short of the Gulf of Mexico waters.

The Fly-in started with many of the workers having their breakfast at the food tent and then hurrying off to their duty stations as arriving aircraft were already pouring in.

The first of the week was marked by a leisurely pace enjoyed by most of the early arrivals as a time to visit. Things got underway in earnest on Monday and by evening the field was populated with aircraft from many faraway places. Fly-bys and the start of the after­ noon air show signaled the true beginning of the event.

By Tuesday, everyone was "Southernized" and the Fly-in was in full swing. This day also signaled the beginning of t9urs to the Piper plant and the forums with a full schedule of programs. The variety of forums was truly exceptional this year with something for everyone. I regret having to work at Sun 'n Fun and missing out on many of the truly educational programs offered by Cole Palen on World War I airplanes which is a delight­ ful event. John Shinn is to be commended for his efforts as forum chairman.

Sun 'n Fun being a vacation oriented fly-in always attracts many wives. The Ladies' Pavilion has a very extensive program of entertainment every evening at 7:00. Their headquarters is a busy place with lots of room to sit and visit in addition to the scheduled activi­ ties. The program includes gourmet luncheons, a trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa, an AOPA Pinch Hitter Course, cosmetic demonstrations and a place to just relax. An unusual feature associated with the Ladies' Pavilion this year was a coloring contest. Contestants were furnished a very large print of a spectacular piece of artwork consisting of an aerial view of the entire Sun 'n Fun site, including airplanes, people, tents, dogs, etc. The artist is to be commended for the complexity of this drawing which must have taken much thought and effort. The idea was to color it as would be done in a color book. This would be enough to keep an adult busy 12JUNE 1981

for a week or a child for much less time , of course.

The prizes are substantial: $500 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Now comes the hitcher - the judging and awards will be presented at the Ladies' Pavilion on the third day of the 1982 Sun 'n Fun Fly-in.

That gives everyone a full year to complete her master­ piece.

A trip through the commercial exhibits and flea market accents the atmosphere of a Barnum & Bailey three ring circus going in full swing. The flea market was stocked with a full array of parts conveniently organized on tables in a large and spacious building.

A larger building contained the commercial displays and you could find almost anything your heart desired in the way of merchandise. The great variety of exhibits even includes airport real estate developments. If you were so inclined, you could spend most of your time in this area and I suspect that some 'do.

The daily air show was a good showcase for the International Aerobatic Club members strutting their stuff. A second air show of a different type occurred each evening (weather permitting) with the flying of the ultra­ lights and a great portion of the crowd would migrate to this end of the field after the main event. This year's attendance by the ultralights was no doubt bolstered because of the existence of the newly formed EAA Ultra­ light Assn. This is a very popular activity among EAA members and it is growing rapidly. The Association was formed to provide the organizational strength needed to cope with the problems of a fast growing group of this sort.

Another unusual group that participated even though they weren't actually on the field was the U.S. Seaplane Pilots' Association. They held their Annual Fly-in and Seafood Festival on the south shore of Lake Parker on March 19 and they had a record attendance. I had hoped to get there to see the unusual flying boat that was often seen in the fly-by pattern at Sun 'n Fun. It was a homebuilt called the Mullet Skiff, a one-of-a-kind flying boat built by Ed Hoffman of Lakeland. The first sight of this aircraft was startling indeed, for I was sure someone had resurrected one of Glenn Curtiss' early flying boats.

After the daily air show and a leisurely look at the ultralights, the sun part of the Fly-in disappears and then comes the fun part. By this time of day, one becomes confused in making a choice for the evening's enter­ tainment. For this interim period the Southerners have

(Photo by Don Morris)

The Grand Champion Classic at Sun ' n Fun '81 was this 1951 Aeronca 15AC Sedan , N1491H, SI N 561. Owned by Jim Thompson, Roberts, IL, this beautiful aircraft also received this same honor at Oshkosh '80 and Tullahoma '80.

(Photo by Jack Cox)

The Grand Champion Antique at Sun ' n Fun '81 was this rare 1934 Fairchild 24 C8A, N957V, SIN 2525 owned by Harvey T. Rand, Douglasville, GA.

(Photo by Don Morris)

Reserve Grand Champion Award went to Rocky Sawyer' s 1942 Aeronca L-3B, N46893. Rocky lives in Lakeland, FL.

(Photo by Jack Cox)

The Reserve Grand Champion Classic Award went to this 1954 Cessna 195B, N2147C, SI N 16132. Owner is Wendell Haley, College Park, GA.

devised a delightful way to unwind and plan your evening . . . a corn roast. This has become tradition and is a pleasant way to wind down, see old friends , meet new ones, and exchange experiences. Four years ago, EAA Chapter 99 ofVero Beach and a bunch of other volunteers started it all . The Boys' Club serves beverages, and live, impromptu entertainment is often conjured up by a bunch of volunteers. The music varies from 'pickin 'n grinnin' to rock. Those who put on the corn roast are to be commended for their effort. This group is headed

by Merle Shaaf, the chapter president, and his vice

president, Al Lechiffland, plus a host of workers who bring pleasure to many.

During several of the evenings , one's choice is narrowed down by the popularity of the event. One such event is on Thursday and is called the "Ground Loop Party". This has become another tradition and it is no accident - pun intended. It is held at the armory and features disco dancing Southern style. For those of you who have not witnessed it, this style seems to be a cross between a rooster flight and a hog calling contest, smothered with a sauce called "Southern Hospitality".

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13

(Photo by Don Morris)

Wings and Wheels Museum, Orlando, FL owns this 1928 Travel Air 6000, NC8112, SIN 884. It received the Outstanding Single Engine Airline Award.

(Photo by Jack Cox)

An Outstanding Aircraft Award went to this Mooney M-18C-55 Mite, N1 0301, SIN 340. The aircraft was mfd. in 1955 and owned by Charles Walters, Plantation, FL.

(Photo by Jack Cox)

This 1953 Piper PA-18, N293T, SIN 18-2407 received an Out足 standing Aircraft Award. Owner is Butch Webb, Moultrie, GA.

Another of these half-tradition , half-hospitality events is offered on Friday night. It's called the "Pioneer Party" and it starts off in the manner of a large cocktail party, offering hors d'oeuvres and a pay bar. After a comfortable time of socializing and munching, a formal program is presented which had an unusual format this year. The master of ceremonies would relate some remote and usually embarassing incident without revealing the participant. Each incident obviously involved one of the aviation pioneers who was present and by his or her red face it was easy to pick them out and call them to the rostrum. It's always a fun evening and a chance to meet the pioneers who made it all possible.

After a weekly Saturday night bath, and decking one's self out in one's Sunday go-to-meeting suit, it was not hard to figure out where to spend that evening. This is the night of the long awaited Awards Celebration at the armory. This event also features a large serving of hors d'oeuvres and a pay bar, allowing approximately an hour for socialization and to say hello to those whom you had missed seeing on the field all week. This was, without a doubt, the largest single gathering during the Fly-in and was a great chance to find friends.

The awards were presented by none other than Roscoe Morton in person. Rod Spanier, the chief judge, assisted by his hard working and efficient wife, Sandy, presented a plaque to each winner after the M.C . had duly identified the owner and aircraft. Simultaneously, a slide of the winning airplane was flashed on the screen.

Apparently this is unique to Sun 'n Fun and it's certainly a worthwhile method of acquainting those in the audience with the winning airplane and also to identify the person with his airplane.

The awards which were presented at Sun 'n Fun '81 were beautiful plaques that were also quite unique . . . a specially designed bronze casting with some fired-on, enamel colored accents mounted on a walnut plaque board. The design is strictly a Sun 'n Fun original and a fitting decor for any recipient's home.

Retrogressing for a moment, there are so many events and attractions at Sun 'n Fun that it is impossible to mention them all. It is a time of many semi-private parties of different groups. The leisurely pace of the fly-in offers a chance for people to take advantage of the "Florida Passport" offered by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce at their information tent. This is a guide to 32 famous attractions which can be covered in eight self-guided tours. Many vacationists take advantage of this by spending a day away from the field, touring the surrounding Florida attractions.

A couple of the scheduled flying events that I particularly enjoyed were the "History Of Flight" by the Antiques and Classics and also the "Parade Of Flight" by the Warbirds. Both of these were very well planned and executed. It is well to mention once more, the part the International Aerobatic Club plays in the total convention, particularly during the air shows where they are most visible. Many people, particularly the general public come solely to see the daily air shows.

Last but not least, safety is foremost at this well planned fly-in which provides a week of fabulous enter足 tainment . This was evidenced by orderly arrivals , organized fly-bys and demonstrations, and safe departures until the last plane had disappeared and the field was once more a lonely place.

Sun 'n Fun . . . y'all come next year .. . y'hear?

Trophies were awarded to the following: ANTIQUE

(Photo by Gene Chase)

This classic 1948 Luscombe T8-F, N2058B, SIN 6485 received an Outstanding Aircraft Award for owner A. E. Fiorentino, Pensacola, FL. 14 JUNE 1981

Grand Champion - Harv Rand, Douglasville, GA, 1934 Fairchild 24 C8A, N957V Reserve Grand Chapion - Rocky Sawyer, Lakeland, FL, 1942 Aeronca L-3B , N46893

Dean Tilton, Lakeland , FL, 1928 Travel Air 2000, NC6117 Golden Age - Buck Hilbert, Union , IL, 1926 Swallow Silver Age - Walter Hill , Stuart, FL, 1929 Waco Taper足 wing, N610N Contemporary Age - L. Blossom, Zionsville, IN , 1937 Spartan Executive, NC17613 Best Custom Antique - Dan Kumler, Pilot, TX , 1943 Howard DGA15 , N68119 Best Antique - WWII Era - Russell Wall , Lakeland, FL, 1941 Stearman PT-17, N444TM Best Antique Biplane - Leroy Brown, Zellwood , FL, 1930 Butler Blackhawk.

Best Antique Monoplane - Martin Probst, Jacksonville, FL, 1946 Fairchild F-24 N81222 Best Antique Open Cockpit - Tom Hegy, Hartford , WI, 1929 Travel Air 4000, N397M Best Antique Cabin - Don Cassidy, Martinsville , IN, 1940 Spartan 7W, N97DC Ladies Choice - J . Brown, Winter Haven, FL, 1928 American Eagle, N5235 Outstanding PT Stearman - Ted Andros, Miami , FL, 1941 Boeing Stearman, N57915 Outstanding Custom - Larry Worrell , Wadsworth, OH, 1936 Monocoupe, N15427 Outstanding Multi-Engine Airliner - Eugene Coppock, Algonquin, IL, 1936 Stinson Model A, N15165 Outstanding Single Engine Airliner - Wings and Wheels, Orlando, FL, 1928 Travel Air 6000, NC8112 Outstanding Monoplane - William Buston, St. Peters足 burg, FL, 1940 Porterfield, N27281 Outstanding Modified Lightplane - Ken Rickert , Lakeland, FL, 1941 Aeronca Chief, N33731 Post Grand Champion -

CLASSICS Grand Champion -

Jim Thompson, Roberts, IL, 1951 Aeronca Sedan, N1491H Reserve Grand Champion - Wendell Haley, College Park, GA, 1954 Cessna 195, N2147C Post Grand Champion - Red Smith, Lakeland, FL, 1948 Stinson 108-3, N963C Best Up to 100 HP - Burt Ellengaard, Shakopee, MN, 1947 Ercoupe, N94707 Best 101-165 HP - Robert A. Brown, N. Augusta, SC, 1946 Globe Swift, N78161 Best Over 165 HP - G. McDonough, Palos Hills, IL, 1950 Bonanza, N5186C Best Custom Up To 100 HP - William Dittmann, Braden足 ton, FL, 1947 Ercoupe, N9485K Best Custom 101-165 HP - Raymond Vosika, Chipley, FL, 1947 Globe Swift, N3791K Best Custom Over 165 HP - Vaughn Armstrong, Plantation, FL, 1948 Temco Swift N88VA Outstanding Aircraft - Charles Walters, Plantation, FL, 1955 Mooney Mite, N10301 Outstanding Aircraft - Adrian Smith, Smithtown, NY, 1952 Cessna 195, N3020B Outstanding Aircraft - A. E. Fiorentino, Pensacola, FL, 1948 Luscombe, N2058B Outstanding Aircraft - Butch Webb , Moultrie , GA, 1953 Piper PA-18, N293T Outstanding Aircraft - Randy Morrison, Thomasville, GA, 1948 Piper PA14, N4209H Outstanding Aircraft - John Popps, Daraville, GA, 1948 Navion, N4456K Outstanding Aircraft - Bob Morin, Apopka, FL, 1948 Stinson 108-3, NC863C Outstanding Aircraft - C. Hamaker/E. Witt, Jackson足 ville, FL, 1946 Aeronca Champ, N83581 Outstanding Aircraft - Ari Silberman, Tampa, FL, 1949 Ercoupe, N94885 Ladies Choice - C. Hamaker/E. Witt, Jacksonville, FL, 1946 Aeronca Champ, N83581

(Photo by Don Morris)

Named the Outstanding Multi-Engine Airliner this 1936 Stinson Model A, NC15165, SIN 9125, hauled many passengers at the Fly-in by its owner, Eugene Coppock, Algonquin, IL.

(Photo by Gene Chase)

This rare Butler Blackhawk, NX299N, SIN 111, mfd. in 1930 is owned by LeRoy Brown, Zellwood, FL. It received the Best Antique Biplane Award.

(Photo by Gene Chase)

Dan Kumler of Pilot POint, TX took home the Best Custom Antique Award for this 1943 Howard DGA-15, N68119, SIN 909.

(Photo by Jack Cox)

For the second year in succession this 1950 Beech B-35 Bonanza, N5186C, SIN 0-2468, won the Best Over 165 HP Award for a classic. Owned by Don & Georgene McDonough, Palos Hills, IL.

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Photos by Tim Townsend

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The groundwork for building the Anzani Longster was laid several years ago when the author started a workshop at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. The Aircraft Construction Technology class (see SPORT A VIATION, Feb., 1979, p. 50) has been in session for four years, during which time area home­ builders have been enjoying the opportunity of using the College's A & P program facilities, receiving some classroom instruction, and enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts. Everyone, at least initially, was busy with their own projects and much was accomplished. The list of aircraft being worked on read like a who's who of homebuilts. But as the class continued, so also did the sphere of interest in the class, from A & P students in the College's daytime program, to "walk-ons" who had seen the class listed in the College schedules. Many of these new students had no project of their own and needed something to stimulate interest in the "build-your-own" method of aircraft acquisition.

In the April and May, 1980 issues of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, editor Gene Chase had chosen with great sagacity to print the article by Les Long on building the Anzani Longster. This pioneer ultralight would make an excellent project - all the basic construction methods were there: wood wings and tail surfaces with metal fittings, steel tube fuselage and undercarriage, sheet metal for cowls and fairings, and fabric covering.

Plus there was an added benefit in that the plans and instructions were not really complete, thereby allowing the students to do some basic design work as well. Besides, what better choice for Oregon homebuilders than to build an original Oregon homebuilt? There was also another key to the choice of the Longster - but that will necessi­ tate a little digression to tell that story . . .

In the early 1940's the nation was intent on preparing for possible hostilities and one area civilians were involved in was the training of new pilots and mechanics.

Eugene, Oregon was equally interested in the effort and the Eugene Vocation and Technical School (later to become Lane Community College) started an airframe and engine mechanics class. One of the first instructors was Carl Lemke, who was able to create a mechanic's program out of nothing - a few derelects, some govern­ ment cast-offs, and a lot of scrounging gave way to instructional aids and hands-on structures for young mechanics to learn their trade. In the midst of this metamorphosis came several boxes of parts which resembled a three-cylinder aircraft engine. Under Mr. Lemke's skilled hands the engine was reassembled and mounted on a test stand - and there this diminutive French-built Anzani engine resided for the next thirty years. Periodically it was run for demonstration purposes, 16 JUNE 1981

By Tim Talen (EAA 8615, AIC 1616) p.o. Box 920 Cottage Groue, OR 97424 but when Mr. Lemke retired several years ago, so too the engine was retired to a place on the wall, apparently never to create that cacophonous sound of a three­ banger radial.

When the idea of building the Longster was con­ ceived, the Anzani was the deciding factor. College officials were optimistic about the possibilities for the use of the engine so the decision to build was made and construction began. But there was yet another surprise in store for us ...

During the winter term, just prior to a Wednesday I).ight class, an elderly gentleman came through the shop area - it was Carl Lemke. In due time the conversation was directed toward the Anzani engine still residing on the wall , and after a rather amazing discourse on the internal workings of the engine - oiling system, valve settings, RPM's, etc., (yes, he remembered the most minute of details) - the inevitable question was asked - "Where did the engine come from?" The answer was like the proverbial bolt-out-of-the-blue - "Well, it came from the Portland area and was used by one of those homebuilders up there - fell a's name was Les Long, and he called his airplane a Longster!" What a shock - could it really be true? We only have Mr. Lemke's recounting of the story and until other evidence can be presented to refute it - we can only surmize that it is true. The original Anzani used by Les Long on the original Longster will be used on our replica-!

Progress on the project has been quite rapid and the little ship has been the center of attention from the beginning. Some changes in the structures were deemed necessary - -like the method used by Les Long on the original fuselage in which the tube clusters were wrapped with sheet steel, a twelve-penny shingle nail was used as a rivet through each tube, then the whole joint was brazed - strong, no doubt, but ours will be welded .

Tail surfaces and wings are constructed to the plans except for the attach brackets for wing-to-fuselage and especially wings-to-struts. Also the gear tripod will be welded to the fuselage, eliminating one nut-bolt joint in the strut-to-fuselage attachment.

By the end of the first term almost all ribs were built, spars roughed out, tail surfaces all glued and varnished, and fuselage sides tacked. At the time of this writing (spring break), the wings were together, less fittings and wires and leading and trailing edges. The tail surfaces were ready for cover and the fuselage was all boxed up with diagonals, but no fittings, gear, or engine mount in place yet. When summer rolls around it is hoped that the wings and tail surfaces will be covered and the fuselage will be on the gear and ready for cover. During the summer the engine will be care­

Mark Lester and Tom Urban at work on the Longster's right wing.

Bob Randall, Larry HOllis, Cecil Sandige', and Perry Burdon remove a fuselage side from the jig.

Fred Dodson tacks the crossmembers on the Longster fuselage.

1919 ANZANI 30 H.P.

engine ap'p arently used by Les Long on the original Longster.

Jim MacAllister, Instructor Tim Talen, and Dennis Whittington (L to R) set the Longster elevator's trailing edge in place.

fully disassembled and examined to determine how airworthy it might be and how much effort will be needed to make it at least reasonably reliable. Hopefully, and from what Mr. Lemke assures us, the engine is basically sound and should be quite dependable.

What will be the future of our little replica? Initially it is hoped that the Longster will be flown on a limited basis at local gatherings and aviation events with possible

trips to more distant fly-ins - perhaps Watsonville and Merced antique fly-ins (via trailer) for the enjoy足 ment of other aviation enthusiasts. Eventually it will probably reside in a distinguished place in Oregon's own museum of aviation history. And for the Wednesday night class at Lane Community? Well , when this one's done, we'll build something else. Who knows what other surprises could be in store for us!

by Jerry Gorzyckl)

The judges of classic aircraft at Oshkosh ' SO. L-R kneeling: Paul Stephenson, Norma Baldwin, Kevin Stephenson, Tim Bowers, George York (Chairman). Standing: George LeMay, Debbie Hauser, Peter Hawks, John Womack, Dale Wolford (Co-Chairman), Jim Nankins, Ken Willems. Marvin Hoppenworth wasn't available when the picture was taken.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 17

THE HENDERSON

LONGSTER

PART 2

EDITOR'S NOTE: Part one of this two part series appeared in the May 1981 issue of The VINTAGE

AIRPLANE. It is reprinted from the article by Les Long in the 1933 FLYING MANUAL. See ad on page

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18 JUNE 1981

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Driggs Type Fuselage

We now come to the fuselage. The design is the triangular type used in the Driggs Dart and the

Aeronca. It is the lightest and cheapest possible to make. Before starting this we suggest that you get a copy of the 1931 Flying Manual. The article on the Anzani Longster gives a complete descrip足 tion of the joint used in the fuselage construction.

Briefly, these joints are made by tack brazing the tubing together and then putting on a sheet steel gusset which is pinned to the tubing with small steel nails and the whole joint carefully brazed over. In three years use of this type of joint we have never had a single failure. The thickness of the gusset plate should always equal the wall thick足 ness of the heaviest tubing in the joint group. If you prefer, the whole job may be welded up by a professional welder, but the tubing may not be as strong as in the above method.

You may construct this fuselage without a jig if you are careful. We did it. If welding is used a jig will be almost necessary. In any case make up the bottom first, tacking in all the cross and diagonal struts. Be sure to place the discs for the landing gear. Note that all struts that strike these discs are split with a hacksaw and slipped down over them up to the longeron. After the bottom is finished line up the top longeron and put in the side struts, working from a base line as shown.

Before the cabane struts are fastened to the top longeron you must see that the steel pieces for the wing attachments are slipped on. Steel discs like the ones on the lower longerons are also to be slipped on the stub longerons which form the top of the cockpit. These are for the top of the VINTAGE AIRPLANE 19

A look at the shot left and the one to the side will prove that our nicknoame of "Flying Automobile" is not a misnomer. We have yet to see a ship of the light type which has so much real honest freedom from eyesore.

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landing gear struts. Check for squareness fre­ quently as you finish up the fuselage . The bracing in station No.1 is put in by flattening the members in the center, after which they are bent and ar­ ranged as shown . This arrangement allows full swing for the rudder bar. The support for the rud­ der bar is also attached to the flattened joint, the other end of the support being welded to the lower fuselage diagonals where they cross .

Motor Mount

The motor bearers are ash or birch and care must be taken to see that they are true and paral­ lel with the imaginary base line. At station 2, cor­ ner braces are set in as shown to stiffen the fuse­ lage against landing strains.

The landing gear should next be made up. It is similar to ·that used in the Driggs Dart and has proved quite satisfactory. The axle is 14 ga o and all the other tubing in the gear is 20 ga., all of chrome molybdenum . The stubs must be carefully welded to the rest of the axle and all joints in the gear must be reinforced by gusset plates. The rub­ ber discs are 214 in. diameter by II ::! in . thick and may be bought from any supply house. . The control system and seat must now be put in . The seat is of 14 in. plywood and is placed on 20 JUNE 1981

The cleanness of the Hen · derson Longster is well shown I.ft. Below the bal­ anced rudder and peculiar Long profile show the sur· faces to be we II out of reach of any but the long· est grass. Note brace for the stabilizer plate.

three % in. by 1 % in. spruce stringers strapped to the lower longerons. This seat extends half the length of the cockpit and the balance is also 1,4 in. plywood applied directly to the longerons. The next station forward is also floored in the same way. The stick is hinged to the center of the lower cockpit cross strut as shown . This causes the lower end of the stick to project below the fuselage a trifle, but is the simplest possible arrangement.

The upper cable from the stick goes directly under the seat, the front stringer having a fiber plate screwed to it through which the cable runs easily.

The lower cable slants up and goes through a simi­ lar bearing in the rear stringer. All cable except rudder cable is 3/32 in. flexible control cable. The elevator cables are made double for the rear half of their length, each of the four ends going to its respective elevator horn.

The aileron cables run from the stick to small, wide-groove pulleys at the lower corner of the cockpit,. thence straight up into the wing and thence through the pulleys to the lower aileron horns. The cables must have been placed in the wing befJre covering. The return cable runs through the nose ribs, with a shackle splice at the space between the two wings. The rudder cables

are 1/16 in., and run from the rudder bar back through fiber tube guides about 3 in. long which are securely taped to the fuselage struts, and to the rudder horns.

The fuselage fairing consists of two % in. by % in. spruce sticks which run from the top of sta­ tion 4 to the two rear cabane struts, per dotted lines, and two long pieces, % in. by Ys in. which run from the upper rear corners of the cockpit back along the center of the fuselage to station 6.

They are held out by cross pieces of the same ma­ terial which are taped to the vertical struts. The whole job should now be given a couple of coats of metallic paint. The running gear should be streamlined with cedar or balsa which is shaped and taped on and then enameled to suit your fan­ cy. We used glossy black.

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4 ft. 2 in. lV2 deg.

75 mph . . 25 mph 200 ft.

325 Ibs. 575 Ibs.

APPROXIMATE COST OF MATERIAL FOR

HENDERSON LONGSTER

200 ft. Steel Tubing at 22c $ 44.00

35 yds. Fabric at 20c 7.00

7 gal. Dope a·t $2.00 14.00

Varnish, Lacquer, etc.

3.00

Wheels and Tires 40.00

Wire, Turnbuckles, Bolts, Fittings 10.00

Miscellaneous 5.00

$123.00

Cover the fuselage by stitching and by tack­ ing to nailing strips which have been. taped to station 1. Tape and dope as before . The running gear may now be fastened on and the tail skid placed. The skid is a standard Ford spring leaf. The wings may now be fastened on. It is best to place a high horse under the tip of each wing, blocking them up until they set at the proper dihedral angle, about 1% deg. You will note that the pylon is held by the main wing bolts. The pylon is best made of % in. by 18 gaochrome-moly and should be stream­ lined .

Power Plant $75.00 to $300.00

All the flying and landing wires are VB in., 19-strand aircraft cord. The turnbuckles are No .

326 or larger. Cut the landing wires first , taking great care to get them the correct length . The turnbuckles are at the pylon end. The method of attaching the wires to the wing spars is original with us, so far as we know. It has the advantage of great simplicity and lightness. Eyes are made

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Here's the way the wings are "grafted" to the pylon clevis. There is 11/2 deg. dihedral, rigged as shown .

The 2·gallon gas tank sits in the pylon V and is enough fuel for two hours extended flying . Gravity feed is u~ed.

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BRACKET ASSEMBLY

in the ends of the cables, using regular thimbles for the purpose, and the bolts pass directly through these and the spar, with a washer next to the bolt head and nut. The upper bolt of the fitting takes only the landing wire. The lower bolt takes two flying wires, one on each side of the spar. The bolts are put in place through the little windows in the wing, which are then covered with pyralin attached with small brass screws . Place heavy can­ vas discs around the wires where you have pierced 22 JUNE 1981

the fabric for them to enter the wing.

Place the tail group in position, using No. 14 hard wire and 324 turnbuckles where wire braced , and ~/:! in. by 22 gao steel tube for the little diag­ onal struts. True the tail up square and neat, keep­ ing the stabilizer chord parallel with the top long­ eron.

The power plant is the final task. No doubt you have made a preliminary fit on the engine and it should now be permanently bolted down, and

The pilot puts one leg in the cockpi't , runs himself ~cross the long,e rons with head on other side, draws in the other foot, and there he is. Note the gas tank just over the center section leading edge, hold­ ing two gallons of gas.

Another view which shows the exceptionally clean little shi'p. One can sain an idea from this what slight drag there is. This is a requisite when, light power, such as the Hen· derson is used. Henderson motors have often been very greatly over-rated as to power and require care­ ful designing, but are re­ liable plants.

the bolts carefully cottered. The throttle, switch, tachometer, choke and oil pressure leads are brought back to the dash, which is of 14 in. ply­ wood. This dash is attached to the front sides of the cabane struts with aluminum clips, and is made with slightly rounding sides and rounded top. It should be finished in black or aluminum. The cowl­ ing is not as hard to make as on most jobs. While it is very hard to explain just what to do, a little experimenting with paper patterns will make it easy. A bulkhead of the same height as the dash, but narrower, is placed just back of the motor and fastened to the tubing with 20 ga o aluminum clips.

The top cowling is simply a large sheet of 22 or 24 gao aluminum bent down over the dash and bulkhead and is held to them with roundhead, nickeled screws. It is held along the sides by ma­ chine screws passing through aluminum clips around the longerons. The lower part of the cowl­ ing is another large sheet which is bent up from below. The rear edge is screwed to a nailing strip which has been taped to the lower member of sta­ tion 1. The front corners are screwed to the motor bearers and the sides are screwed to the nailing strips at station 1. On the left side a piece is put on to form the air scoop as shown in the photos.

This should be readily detachable.

As to the fuel tank you may use your own judgment. A ,cowl tank would be best, but we had trouble with the long intake manifold necessary, but hope to work this out later. The tank we use

is a simple flat job that rests on the top longeron between the pylon struts. It is the thickness of the spacing between the wing butts, and holds 2 gal.

It is light and simple and holds enough gas for 1 % hours flying. The gas line comes down from the rear end, passing along the side of the cockpit and to the carburetor. A shut-off valve should be placed in the line.

In building this ship your first thought must always be for safety. Every bolt must be cottered.

Every joint a perfect one. Don't leave anything to chance. While the description is naturally only a general one it· should enable anyone with some knowledge of lightplanes to make a real ship.

And this makes your ship, when finished and painted and doped to please you.

VINTAGE AIRPLANE 23

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 1 - MOMENCE, ILLINOIS - Second AIRPLANE NOSTALGIA PHOTO SHOW: Over 400 gallery-mounted 8 x 10 photo­ graphs of homebuilt, private, commercial , and military aircraft from the 1920's to the 1950's. Admission is free . The Hoosegow Art Gal­ lery, 106 North Dixie Highway, Momence, Illinois 60954. For further information, please contact : Hugh Butterfield (EAA 121478) at the Hoosegow, 815/472-4990.

JUNE 5-7 - MERCED, CALIFORNIA - 24th Annual West Coast An­ tique Fly-In sponsored by the Merced Pilot's Association. Early Bird reception , dinner and dance Friday night ; Award Banquet Saturday night ; Air Show Saturday and Sunday. For further informa­ tion , contact Don or Dee Human, 209/358-3487 or write , Fly-In Com­ mittee, P.O. Box 3212 , Merced , CA 95340.

JUNE 6-7 - LINDEN, NEW JERSEY - Northeast Aviation Fair at the Linden Airport . Military, warbirds, antiques, homebuilts, fly-market, awards. U-1230. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 230. For further informa­ tion , please contact: EAA Chapter 230, Box 357-WOB, West Orange, NJ 07052, 201 /736-9092.

JUNE 7-13 - FORT WAYNE , INDIANA - 70 KNOnERS TOUR , an­ noun ced by EAA Chapter 2. This seven-day tour for aircraft flying at approximately 70 knots will visit Blakesburg , Iowa ; Wichita , Kansas ; Little Rock , Arkansas ; Tullahoma, Tennessee ; and Sey­ mour, Indiana. For further information about the tour send a self­ addressed , stamped envelope to , Joe Dickey , 70 KNOTTERS TOUR , 511 Terrace Lake Road , Columbus, OH 47201 .

JUNE 12-14 - DENTON, TEXAS - 19th Annual Texas Chapter AAA Fly-In . Everyone welcome .. Contact Bob Landrum 214/946-7863.

JUNE 13-14 - ANDERSON , INDIANA - 2nd Annual Summer Festival sponsored by EAA Chapter 226. Free breakfast to sport plane pilots (antiques, classics , experimental, ultralights, warbirds) , balloon races, camping , fly market. For further information, please contact , Steve Darlington 317/644-1238 or Dale Faux 317/378-5028.

JUNE 20-21 - FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA - 14th Annual Antique Aircraft Fly-In and Air Show at the Shannon Airport . Air Show at­ tractions: Eagle's Aerobatic Flight Team , Bob and Pat Wagner ­ wing rider, Chuck Carothers - Pitts Special, Charlie Kulp. For further information, please contact, Shannon Airport , P.O. Box 509, Fred­ ericksburg, VA 22401 .

JUNE 21 - ANSONIA, CONNECTICUT - 3rd Annual PIPER VAGABOND Fly-in , Ansonia Airport , 80 octane fuel. For further information, please contact : Jim Jenkins, 569 Moose Hill Road , Monroe, CT 06468, 203/261-5586.

JUNE 26-28 - HAMILTON, OHIO - 22nd Annual National Waco Reunion .

Contact National Waco Club, 700 Hill Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45015.

513/868-0084.

JUNE 26-28 - AIRDRIE , ALBERTA, CANADA - Wild Rose Antique/ Classic Fly-In , sponsored by the Airdrie Country Club of the Air, at Airdrie Airport , 8 miles north-northeast of Calgary International Airport. All aviators , enthusiasts, and aircraft are welcome . For further information, please contact , Airdrie Field , Attn. Mr. George B. Pendlebury, RR 2, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.

JUNE 26-28 - POCONO MANOR, PENNSYLVANIA - Eastern Cessna 190/195 Association 1981 meeting at Pocono Manor and Golf ClUb. The Manor is 3 miles from the Mt. Pocono Airport. Contact Cliff Crabs , 25575 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted , OH 44070.

216/777-4025 after 5 p.m.

JUNE 28 - HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA - 3rd Annual General Aviation Fly-in for antiques, classics, warbirds, ultralights, and modern aircraft. Many seminars, static displays, GCA demon­ stration , F-4 simulator, etc. Not for the general public. All general aviation pilots, either flying or driving, are welcome. The military field is open for civilian aircraft on this date from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M .

For additional information contact: Major Gene E. Syarto, 31 nw/ DOAM, Homestead AFB , FL 33039. 305/257-7752.

JULY 3-5 - PORT LAVACA, TEXAS - Gulf Coast Sport Aviation Fly-in , Calhoun County Airport. Sponsored by the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce, EAA Chapter 340 and EAA Antique/Classic Chapter 2.

For further information, please contact: Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce , P. O. Box 528, Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 5121552-2959.

JULY 3-5 - BLAKESBURG , IOWA - Annual July Fly-in at Antique Airfield including " mini-conventions" of the newly reformed Air Replicas International , International Pietenpol Assn ., Fairch ild Club, Luscombe Assn. , and WW II PT and Liaison Plane Reunion .

The entire event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty's 1931 around -the-world flight. Contact Barry Taylor, Rt. 2, Box 172, Ottumwa, IA 52501 . 515/938-2773.

JULY 4 - ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA - 3rd Annual Airshow sponsored by the Rochester Area Pilots Association . Static display of home­ built aircraft . Contact John P. Anhalt , 2205 Viking Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 or Monte Posey, 507/937-3348.

JULY 4-5 - AEROFLEX-ANDOVER, NEW JERSEY - Flanders Valley EAA Antique/Classic Chapter 7 and EAA Chapter 238 Annual Fly­ In. RAIN or SHINE! Antiques, classics, warbirds, homebuilts and factory machines welcome. Movies, food , hangar square dance, and much more. Camping and lodging upon request. For further information , please contact : AI Douglas, President, 29 Kenneth Court, Florham Park, NJ 07932. 201 /377-8925.

24 JUNE 1981

JULY 10-12 - ALLIANCE , OHIO - Taylorcraft National Fly-in sponsored

by Taylorcraft Owners Club at Barber's Field . Factory tour , hangar flying , fly-i n breakfast. All Taylorcraft owners in vited . Contact Allan Zollitsch , 37 Taft Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086. 716/681 -1675.

JULY 11-12 - ALLIANCE , OHIO - Annual Taylorcraft Fly-In/Reun ion sponsored by the Taylorcraft Owner's Club and the Taylorcraft " Old Timer's " (former and present factory employees). Three miles north of Alliance at Barber Airport. For further in formation, please con­ tact : Bruce Bixler, 216/823-9748.

JULY 11-12 - COLUMBUS, INDIANA - The Confederate Air Force will present a MAJOR EFFORT WW II Air Power demonstration and air show at Bakalar Airport . Restored military aircraft in aerial displays of historical events of WW II. Precision aerobatics by the Christen Eagles and Art Scholl. Contact Confederate Air Force, Indiana Squadron , P.O. Box 41190, Indianapol is, IN 46241 .

JULY 12 - EASTON , PENNSYLVANIA - Fifth Annual Aeronca Fly-in.

Largest Aeronca Fly-in in the East. Fun events scheduled . Easton Airport. For further information, please contact: Jim Polles, 299 Nazareth Drive, Nazareth , PA 18064, 215/759-3713. Rain date July 19.

JULY 17-19 - MINDEN , NEBRASKA - 5th Annual National Stinson Club Fly-In at Pioneer Airfield . Camping on the field available, call 308/832-2750 for motel reservations. For further information, please contact : George Leamy , 803/576-9698 or Bob Near, 4021463-9309.

JUL Y 18-19 - BEALETON , VIRGINIA - Cub and Aeronca Annual Fly-in at Flying Circus Aerodrome . E, J , L series cubs , all Aeroncas.

Airshow on 19th. Contact Hal or Arlene Bogert, 10570 Main St. #B203 , Fairfax, VA 22030 by July 15. 703/273-8746.

AUGUST 1-8 - OSHKOSH ,' WISCONSIN - 29th Annual EAA Fly-In Convention . It is never too early to start making plans for the world 's GREATEST AVIATION EVENT. AUGUST 7-9 - LEWISTOWN, MONTANA - 4th Annual Montana Chapter AAA Fly-In at Beacon Star Antique Airfield . For further information, please contact, Frank Bass, Beacon Star Ant ique Ai rfield , Star Route , Moore, MT 59464. 406/538-7616.

AUGUST 9 - MENDOTA, ILLINOIS - Fly-in breakfast 7 A.M. till noon in conjunction with the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival. Homebuilts, antiques, and special interest aircraft have separate parking areas.

Parade at 1 P.M. Also art show and flea market. Contact Phil Buland , 804 Sixth Ave., Mendota, IL 61342. 815/539-6815.

AUGUST 9-15 - FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN - 12th Annual lAC Inter­ national Championships.

AUGUST 9-15 - PORTLAND, OREGON - 13th Annual Convention of The International Cessna 170 Association . For further information, please contact : Robert C. Anderson , 3307 N.E. Academy Avenue, Portland , OR 97200. 503/253-3449.

AUGUST 16-23 - BLAKESBURG , IOWA - Annual AAAJAPM Fly-In. AUGUST 23 - WEEDSPORT, NEW YORK - Fly-In. Antiques , classics and homebuilts welcome. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 486. Whits­ ford Airport. Pancake breakfast, air show . Field closed 1 :00 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m. Intermission for early departures. For further informa­ tion , please contact : Herb Livingston , 1257 Gallagher Road , Bald­ winsville , NY 13027.

AUGUST 28-30 - COFFEYVILLE, KS - Funk Fly-In. Sponsored by Coffeyville Jaycees. For further information , please contact: George E. Lipe, P.O. Box 372, So. Coffeyville, OK 74072.

SEPTEMBER 3-6- - OnUMWA, IOWA - 8th Annual Antique Airmen Fly-In Reunion at Ottumwa Industrial Airport. All antiques, classics, warbirds, homebuilts, etc. welcome. For further information contact: Gene Aldrich , 515/684-4744 or Andy Norton, 515/563-2187.

SEPTEMBER 13 - BOLIVAR, TENNESSEE - Airshow and Tennessee Forest Festival sponsored by Hardeman County Chamber of Com­ merce. Trophies awarded for homebuilts, antiques, warbirds and ultralights. Airshow features Duane and Marion Cole and Ben Morphew. Contact Billy Whitehurst , P.O. Box 376, Bolivar, TN 38008. 1-800-238-6871 .

SEPTEMBER 17-19 - CHARLOnE, NORTH CAROLINA - Silver Wings 23rd Annual Convention. Highlights are old time pilots reunion and air show. Firestone Pitts aerobatic team , skydiving , hot air balloon, comedy acts, etc. All eligible pilots, active or retired , civil or military welcome . Make your reservations now! For further information, please contact : Haskell Deaton , Chairman , Box 1822, Charlotte, NC 28218 or National Headquarters, Box 1228, Harrisburg , PA 17108.

SEPTEMBER 18-19 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - Bowman Field Old-Timers Reunion . Anyone active at Bowman Field prior to 1940 please contact Ed Peck, Reunion Coordinator, 214 Lynnwood Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. 8121944-1028 .

OCTOBER 9-11 - ANDERSON , INDIANA - Annual Convention and Fly­ In sponsored by the International Cessna 120/140 Association , Inc. For further information, please contact : Frank Hancock, 3941 West Cross Street, Anderson , IN 46011. 317/643-1593.

OCTOBER 16-18 - CAMDEN , SOUTH CAROLINA - Fly-In. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights, and Warbirds invited . Awards and banquet Saturday night. For further information, contact Geneva McKiernan , 5301 Finsbury Place, Charlotte, NC 28211.

MYSTERY PLANE This is the Mystery Plane for June. Several correct answers were received for April 's Mystery Plane. It was the Belly Flopper built in 1946 by Erv Miller of Milwaukee, WI. The pilot flew the machine in a prone position. The wingspan was about 28 feet. The plane reportedly had about 300 hours on it when it was sold and promptly cracked up.

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