Upcoming Events, See details below for each:
Event: 1 November 2008, 6th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering, Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe TX
Event: 8 Nov 08, EAA 983, Pecan Plantation Fly-In, Granbury TX (See attached Flyer)
Other Regional Events, see below and attachments!
Meeting Notice:
Date:
Wednesday, 5 November 2008 (First Wednesday of the
Month)
Program: Alaska Bush and Mountain
Flying
Speaker: Arne
Aamodt
Location: Southwest Services, Second Floor,
Ellington Field TX
Second Floor, 11811 North Brantly Road, Houston TX, 77034
See our NEW website at: www.eaa12.org!
Summary:
Forget your 401(k) woes and politics and come share the
unique Alaska flying experience from our very own resident bush pilot who just
returned from a great class in Alaska on Mountain flying!
Bert Wagster is
also itching to show some of the pictures from this year’s AirVenture at
Oshkosh!
Likely some election results discussions as
well; however it goes!
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 to 7:00 PM Networking/Social
7:00 to 7:30 PM
Business Meeting
7:30 to 8:30 PM Presentation
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Meeting Cost - There is no cost for this
event
For additional inquiries, please contact Richard Sessions
at:
E-mail: rtsessions@earthlink.net
Directions to Ellington Field’s Southwest Services FBO, North
Brantly, Houston, Texas:
From Downtown Houston: Take
IH 45 South to Dixie Farm Road, FM 1959, just South of Beltway 8 to Highway
3. Follow the signs to Ellington Field (East of 45 2 miles). Enter
the field’s main entrance, Challenger 7 Parkway and proceed past the NASA Boeing
707 on static display. Proceed through the first stop sign after the 707
to Hutchinson Street and turn Right. Take Hutchinson until it dead ends
into North Brantly Road. Turn right and follow Brantly to the end and look
for Southwest on the Left. The desk staff can direct you to the meeting
room upstairs.
If you are flying in, please let us know as you can taxi directly to the event!
EAA Chapter 12 Officers for 2007-2009:
President:
Richard Sessions, rtsessions@earthlink.net
Vice
President: Phil Perry, VicePresident@EAA12.org
Secretary:
Terry Ford, Secretary@EAA12.org
– Looking for a new/co Treasurer
Young Eagles:
Dean Doolittle, YE@EAA12.org
Note: The Treasurer Position is up for a mid-term rotation due to some changes in life. If you are interested, please contact Richard Sessions at rtsessions@earthlink.net.
EAA Chapter 12 Meetings for 2008 - 2009:
Future Meeting/Event Ideas:
Others - Young Eagles, LSA, Alternate Engines,
Fly-ins,….
Ideas for or want to give a meeting? Contact
Richard at rtsessions@earthlink.net
Preliminary Chapter 12 Event/Meeting Ideas:
27 – 30 Oct 08 - B-17 Flights – www.b17.org
5 Nov 08 – Alaska Flying With Arne Aamodt
E-LSA Workshop? – Rescheduled – Late January?
Chapter Party at Ellington with ELSA Workshop? - Rescheduled
3 Dec 08 – PolyDyn Performance Engine Coatings – www.polydyn.com
7 Jan 09 – Builder (Composite) or CASE Visit
4 Feb 09 – Composite Basics – Presentation
4 March 09 – Composites Work Shop – Basic layup
1 April 09 – Composites Workshop – Finishing
6 May 09 – Builder Visit – RV or Leon?
3 Jun 09 - LaBiche Flying Car (still need to ask) - www.labicheaerospace.com/
Past Meetings: - Contact rtsessions@earthlink.net to check on
availability of electronic presentation materials or to propose/give a
meeting.
2007: Aviation Gas Turbines, Aircraft Structural Metals, Mazda
Rotary Velocity, 1929 Inland Sport W-500 Monoplane, Aviation History – What were
the Wright Brothers really known for?, 2008: Aluminum Aircraft Building Basics,
Riveting, Protection, Glasair Sportsman 2+2, Surviving Oshkosh, AirVenture
Arrival Procedures, 2008 AirVenture Report and Bradley Aerospace E-LSA aircraft,
Basic Aircraft Magneto Based Ignition Systems, Aircraft Electronic Ignition
Systems
EAA Chapter 12 and Aviation
Events for 2008:
Pancake breakfast?, Meeting topic or other word you want to get
out? Let me know and we can place it here in the monthly notice that is
send out to the group and EAA leaders in TX, NM, AR, OK and LA – We love to
spread the word, but please do get those announcements to us at least 2 to 3
weeks in advance so I can get it into one of the two e-mails per month!
Upcoming event requests/ideas:
October 27 - 30, 2008 – EAAs B-17 Tour Houston , The B-17 made it in on Monday, 27 Oct and Phil arranged a press flight that we even managed to get a few of the volunteer members on to take advantage of a few seats. WE still have Wednesday to go with the flight to Georgetown TX on Thursday for 6 lucky, hardworking volunteers. We do have $5 ground tours from about 1 to 4, so come on out if you get this in time!
1 November 2008, “ 6th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering,” Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe TX , The "6th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering " event is for anyone interested in Sonex, Waiex or Xenos aircraft, but is open to everyone. Last year we had 9 Sonexes and other aircraft, both experimental and production types. Registered guests totaled over 80 with guests from as far away as Missouri. Hotdogs will be served for lunch, and snacks/desserts will be provided by volunteers. Hours are daylight to dark.
EAA Workshop, E-LSA Inspection and Maintenance Course – Late
January? – EAA had advised they can cover, but we decided January will
likely be better and will try schedule the 16 slot class for the last weekend in
January. Will advise. Anyone wishing to help should contact Richard
Sessions at rtsessions@earthlink.net.
I have a space at Ellington – VoloAviation and Todd Fowler
of Bradley Aerospace is donating the E-LSA aircraft for the
class. Class Information: http://www.sportair.com/workshops/Repairman%20(LSA)%20Inspection-Airplane.html
Chapter
Party - TBD , 6 to 10 PM, VoloAviation, Ellington Field, Potluck cookout –
other volunteers if not here? – Will likely follow the E-LSA workshop unless
someone wants to host.
February/March 2009 – 1940 Air Museum EAA Day – Tentative, Hobby Airport
Recurring Events:
Monthly Meeting: Chapter 302 Monthly Meeting, 2nd Saturday, 10 AM, Lone Star Builder’s Center, Lone Star Executive, Conroe TX
1st Saturday of Each Month – La Grange TX BBQ Fly-In, Fayette Regional (3T5)
2nd Saturday of Each Month – Lufkin TX Fajita Fly-In (LFK)
2nd Saturday of Each Month – New Braunfels TX Pancake Fly-In
3rd Saturday of Each Month – Jasper TX BBQ Lunch Fly-In (JAS)
3rd Saturday of Each Month – Tyler TX Breakfast Fly-In, 8-11, Pounds Field (TYR)
4th Saturday of Each Month – Denton TX Tex-Mex Fly-In
4th Saturday of Each Month – Leesville LA Lunch Fly-In (L39)
4th Saturday of Each Month – Shreveport LA Lunch Fly-In (DTN)
See attachments for additional notices?!
EAA Chapter 12 and Other Past Event Highlights:
First Flight Announcement! Richard Payne completed the first flight of his 7th experimental on Saturday, 11 October 2008! 1.6 un-eventful, wonderful hours on his RV-7. Congratulations Richard!
October 18 2008, Chapter 712 Annual Fish Fry at Pearland Regional : Phil, Lisa, Richard Payne and I attended the Chapter 712 pot-luck fish fry at the East hangers at Pearland Regional and they have about 30+ folks out and Jay did a great job on the fish and Valerie did a great job on the burgers and dogs (we won’t mention the one conflagration of hamburger towards the end….). Great time had by all and Alan Arnold and Valerie even gave a few airplane rides – A must do next year.
October 25 - 26, 2008 – Wings Over Houston – EAA/AIAA Ramp
Information Booth on Saturday Only , Had a great
time sharing a space with the AIAA – Houston and EAA Chapter 712 on the airshow
ramp. Had lots of people through with many feigning over Marvin Faulk’s
Tinkerbell (modified Teenie 2, but the dinosaur on the top cowl mounted venture
really turned some heads). We did collect several contacts at the show and
many of you are on here – welcome! We were only out as Chapter 12 on
Saturday, but Valerie and her crew were out on Sunday as well flying the flag –
literally. Thanks to Bert Wagster, Bill and Jean Johnson and the AIAA guys
for all the help for a great event. Bill Roach, Wings Over Houston
Director and EAA member, was happy and encourages us to build on this and
improve for a presence next year. We can discuss at the January meeting as
several members wanted to enlarge for this year, but it was a bit late.
So, come to the meetings with some ideas and we can work out with Bill and
Valerie and AIAA in advance and do it nicely in Oct 09!
Technical Help: Need a EAA Technical Counselor visit? Paul Dye has recently moved to Friendswood and has a show quality RV (it is actually currently in Vans promos..). Contact me for his contact information.
Meeting Projector: The group authorized the purchase of a computer projector. Any feedback pro or con on any projector to help source, please contact me at 281 467 2432.
Chapter Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation: Really close and these should go in next week, Thanks to everyone for the speedy help on this!
Web Page Update: Believe it or not, Phil Perry has published a new web page and it has simple pages that are framed out. We will start simple and build content, links and services as we have time. If you have a builder’s page link, please let us know. Bill Johnson has agreed to be our Photo Czar and we will be looking for some great pics as we get further into this – get them ready.
Membership/Publicity Idea: Print out the attached post card and pick the Canard or RV (we can insert your airplane if it comes out in small print) and put on an old copy of Sport Aviation or another airplane magazine. Leave it at the gym, doctor’s office, school, etc. Keep some of the flyers on hand just in case. If anyone has the old business card files/artwork, please get it to me so I can get some new cards printed up. Will try and get the Chapter logo so we can get some more Chapter cards made up.
Hangar Space: Lance Borden is still looking for space on Ellington for his Inland Sport rebuild - Contact Richard Sessions at rtsessions@earthlink.net and I will get you in contact with Lance.
Hangar Space: Todd Fowler is looking for an assembly hanger for his E-LSA project for about two to three months. He is in Bellair, but is flexible. Contact Todd at aircraft@bradleyaerospace.org
For Sale: John Kuykendahl has a very unique Long EZ for sale at Hooks – a Scaled Composites California Microwave CM-144. Contact Mark at: Tunafish778@yahoo.com
EAA Chapter 12 Associates:
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – Houston Chapter: Lots of activities in the local area and some announcements of our meetings! www.aiaa-houston.org
Houston Aviation Alliance: First Monday of each month at the Hobby Airport Hilton: www.houstonaviationalliance.com/
America’s Flyways Magazine: Local Houston Editor - Jim Hartley, A great read: www.americasflyways.com/
Collings Aviation Foundation (some great war birds including jets and barnstormer vintage): www.collingsfoundation.org/menu.htm
EAA’s B-17, Aluminum Overcast: http://www.b17.org – Scheduled to be in Houston 28-29 October 2008
Southwest Airport Services: Ellington Field, 11811 North Brantly Road, Houston TX 77034: www.swjetops.com
Volo Aviation: Ellington Field, 11210 Blume Street, Houston TX 77034: www.voloaviation.com
Bradley Aerospace: E-LSA
manufacturer and Chapter Member Todd Fowler - http://bradleyaerospace.org/
Professional
Aviation Maintenance Association – Houston Chapter: – David J.
Nixon President, PAMA - Houston
Chapter, 713-640-4083, DNixon@ldry.com –
Newsletter Available
Chapter Mission
The Experimental Aircraft Association's Chapter 12, located at
Ellington Field in
Houston, is an organization that promotes all forms of
recreational aviation. The
organization includes interest in homebuilt,
experimental, antique and classic ,
warbirds , aerobatic aircraft , ultra
lights, helicopters and commercially manufactured
aircraft and the associated
technologies.
This organization brings people together with an interest in
recreational aviation,
facilitating social interaction and information
sharing between aviation enthusiasts.
Many of the services that EAA offers
provide valuable support resources for
those that wish develop and improve
various skills related to aircraft construction
and restoration, piloting,
aviation safety, and aviation education.
Every individual and organization with an interest in aviation and
aviation technology
is encouraged to participate (EAA membership is not
required, but encouraged).
Meetings are generally from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at
Ellington Field in Houston Texas.
We welcome everyone. Come as you are
and bring a guest; we are an all aviation
friendly organization!
Please update e-mail information, host a meeting, present a topic or
sponsor an event or make recommendations, please contact:
Richard
Sessions at rtsessions@earthlink.net
EAA Chapter 12 Home Page: http://www.eaa12.org/
EAA
National Home Page: http://www.eaa.org/
Please forward this meeting invitation to any interested Parties!
Membership: Please note I have not updated the page from the $24 to the $10
