April, 2004 Edition

Chapter # 407 www.eaa407.org

South East Idaho

Officers and Contacts:

Hal Johansen, President 522-7297 haledie@ida.net

Jerry Phillips, Vice President 523-3981 phillipsjh@asme.org

Harold Turvey, Secretary 785-2552 happyharold@cableone.net

Harold Mothersill, Treasurer/Website 524-6204 lmothersil@aol.com

Austin Moses, Newsletter 684-3922 mosescpa@srv.net

NEXT MEETING: Saturday April 17, 2004. 10:00 A.M. John Bagley’s hangar at the Rexburg Airport, RXE

THIS IS “BIG IRON”, etc. day. You will have a unique experience to see up close and hear about “John Bagley’s Air Force”. John has been flying since he was a teenager, owns and flies several airplanes ranging from vintage to WWII fighters, to current day aircraft. He is a very experienced pilot who has competed in the Reno Air Races several times and performed at many air shows. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to visit with John and learn about his experiences and his aircraft which include a P-51 Mustang and a rare Bell P-63 Kingcobra. Might not hurt to bring your camera for a photo opportunity. Instructions for driving or flying to this meeting are as follows courtesy of Rexburg resident/member Dan Pierce:

For people who will drive, they should take the second Rexburg exit off of Highway 20 (Salmon/Rexburg exit, Main St. or Highway 33). They should turn east, toward town (right if coming up from IF). They should then take the next left (towards the north) on Airport Road, also 1500 West. Airport Road is <1/4 mile from the off- ramp, just past Erickson Pontiac. The middle gate for the airport is normally open on Saturdays. Turn in to the right about 1/2 mile north of Main Street. People can either park in the main parking lot and walk to Bagley's hangar or drive through the gate and park near his hangar, which is the first hangar on the front row north of Aero Technicians hangar (the door has red counterweights and trim). The distance between the gate and Bagley's hangar is about 1/4 mile. If flying in, they should tie their airplanes down in the tie-down area north of Aero Technicians hangar, then walk to Bagley's hangar.

Dan

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Having had experience with some of the WWII Big Iron in my younger days these are the airplanes I can relate to. This is a meeting I did not want to miss however, somewhat unexpectedly, Sun n’ Fun called after a 2 year hiatus. My Lancair 360 friend, Chuck

Werner, and I plan to go as a flight of two. With v.p. Jerry Phillips and Bob Carmean also planning to be there and Steve and Lee Hildreth spending the winter nearby in FL it appears Chapter 407 will be well represented. Steve called me the other day and said they have purchased a home in Avon Park, doing some fixing up and enjoying country living. We will however see him back in IDA in late April for the summer.

Harold Turvey will preside at the Rexburg meeting so things are in better hands: Hal

Kudos to the Chapter from ISU:

March 29, 2004

Experimental Aircraft Association-Eastern Idaho Chapter 407

P. O. Box 4204

Pocatello, Idaho 83205-4204

Dear Friends:

Thank you for your recent gift of $500.00 to Idaho State University. Your support of the Scholarship Account is deeply appreciated. Your kindness affirms our shared belief in the importance of higher education.

You are probably aware that an increasing percentage of the University’s funding comes from caring people like you. Without your generosity we simply could not accomplish Idaho State University’s assigned role and mission.

Soon we will send an official receipt and gift acknowledgment. Today, I simply want to thak you for your support that will enable this institution to emerge as an even stronger leader in teaching, research, and public service. The great benefit, of course, lies in the resulting education programs and opportunities for students which continue to shape the future of this great university. It is with your confidence and engagement that Idaho State University continues to build for the decades that lie ahead.

Again, thank you. Your gift is truly making a difference.

Sincerely,

/S/

Kent M. Tingey, Vice President

University Advancement

From the Prez:

Welcome New Members:

Gary/Elaine Clegg: Gary is an Application Trustee who maintains the planning and scheduling computer software and hardware at the INEEL. He learned to fly while in the military, stationed at Alamagordo, NM. He has a commercial license with a multiengine rating. At Alamagordo, he worked at a flight service station where he helped do major repairs to a Cessna 310 (spars, skin and gear replacement) and helped reskin an old Stinson. After a number of years of self imposed grounding, Gary has recently passed his biannual and is flying again. After completing construction of a fabrication shop, he is looking over the many home-builts available..

Welcome to Chapter 407 Gary & Elaine !!!!

E. A. A. Chapter 407

Minutes of March 20, 2004

I. S. U. Hangar, PIH, Pocatello, Idaho

The meeting was called to order by President Hal Johansen at 10:12 a.m., with 43 souls attending. Visitors were welcomed, which included Garrie Gibson (Pocatello); Don La Foy (Pocatello); Max Jorgensen (Rexburg); Earl Preston (Blackfoot); Rick Johnson (RV 7, almost done); and Bob Mc Laughlin.

John Bakken was presented with certificates for 2003 for Technical Counselor and Vice-President.

Minutes of February 21, 2004 were read by Harold Turvey.

A Treasurer’s report was given by Harold Mothersill. We have a total of $5,436.70 in our accounts.

Harold Mothersill also gave a report on the updating of our web site (eaa407.org). Austin Moses needs some input for items to be included in the Newsletter, and pictures of member’s aircraft are needed for the website.

Jerry Phillips reported on planned Special Activities.

Gary Shipley reported on Young Eagles, and is hoping to get an appearance by Harrison Ford, who is the new National Chairman for the Young Eagles program.

Carl Yrene gave a report on Publicity, and feels that the number of visitors at the meeting today is due to seeing announcements in the newspapers or hearing about it in Community Calendar segments on radio and television. Way to go Carl!!!

11:40 a.m. Jim Arendts introduced Mark Heiner as the featured speaker. Mark is a test pilot for Aviat Aircraft Inc., located in Afton, Wyoming, which produces the Husky, Pitts and Eagle aircraft.

He figures he has flown an estimated 1,612,000 miles, at about 130 mph., which amounts to 65 times around the world, or 3.37 times to the moon and back, using 99,200 gallons of fuel, with a cost of $148,800 at $1.50 per gallon.

Mark discussed the method of flight testing a newly completed aircraft, and the requirements for both the aircraft and the pilot, that will bring about a successful flight. When testing a new aircraft, his pre-flight check will take about 90 minutes, and the first flight will only last 45 minutes. This is because things go wrong with aircraft being tested an average of 65 minutes into a flight. He really stressed the use of checklists during pre-flight and when flying. In the 15 years he has flown for Aviat Aircraft, he has had 3 landings off airport, and 13 dead stick landings on the runway. He did mention some very interesting data, which I can’t disclose here, since I want to continue living. But if you were there, it was very worthwhile.

The Bring-A-Buck drawing was held, and the winner was Earl Preston. The meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.