Good luck, and good flying to everyone flying or driving to Oshkosh this weekend. The weather forecast for Wisconsin looks unusually good, although getting there may be a challenge. Good times are sure to roll :)

Talk to anyone who has made a first flight in a new aircraft and they will tell you that they were so pumped up during the flight, they hardly remember a thing about it. Jason Seavolt has done a beautiful job of ensuring he doesn't forget a minute. - Thanks for sharing Jason!

I wanted to let you know about the EAA 233 (Mt Vernon OH Chapter) meeting tomorrow evening, since it involves the completion of a unique Light Sport airplane.

Below is the information regarding the meeting.  Let me know if anyone has any questions.

Bob Jenkins 419-512-7689
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We will be meeting tomorrow evening July 11^th for our monthly EAA meeting. The meeting will be held at Bill See's Centerburg airport - 3275 Columbus Road Centerburg OH 43011 at 7 p.m.

Please be sure to attend this month's meeting because we will have the opportunity to see a newly completed experimental airplane called the SD-1 Minisport.

John Vining is the builder of this plane. John is a member of EAA Chapter 233 and lives in Mt Vernon Ohio. John is the Sales Manager of SDPlanesUSA, LLC and has been building his SD-1 over the past 3 years. He will be taking it to Oshkosh for display and to promote this (new to the U.S.) light sport aircraft.

John is a paraglider pilot, a musician, and teacher at St. Vincent school in Mt Vernon. He is also a member of the Flying Musicians Association. He holds a Private Pilot's license, has sailed many different boats over the Great Lakes and the Atlantic. John has sung for two Presidents and performed at the Lincoln Center He has directed many musicals and loves teaching children music.

The website for the SD-1 Minisport is: http://www.sdplanesusa.com/ Let me know if you have any questions about tomorrow evening's meeting.

Bob Jenkins
419-512-7689

The Mansfield Aviation Club (MAC) is pleased to announce that it will host a Fly-In (or drive to) Pancake Breakfast Plus on Saturday, July 1st at the Mansfield Lahm Airport pavilion. Breakfast will be served from 8 am to 11am, and shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, sloppy joes & soft drinks from 11 am till 1 pm.

Weather permitting, in association with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Program, MAC pilots will offer free airplane rides to youngster between the ages of 8-17 (a parent or guardian is required to register). Registration will begin at 1130 on the north ramp adjacent to Subway with flights between 12-2 pm.

Local pilots will be encouraged to open their hangars to display their aircraft. There will be an antique car show, a C-130 on static display, and possibly an F-16 fly by.

Get your 4th of July weekend off to a good start by visiting

Mansfield Lahm Airport (KMFD)

Harrington Memorial Drive
Mansfield, OH  44903

There is an increasing number of aircraft around the airport with "all-glass" cockpits and no analog backups. Modern electronics have reached a level of reliability where this is now reasonable. Things can still go wrong though: A battery fire, smoke in the cockpit or other problems could cause the pilot to need to turn off the master switch and shut down the electrical system.

Now what? Land the aircraft, obviously, but with the emotional pressure of an in-flight emergency and no engine power gauges to reference that will be more challenging than usual.

A simple but effective solution to this potential problem is to simply mark your engine controls. Next time you fly, attach some masking tape to the throttle quadrant, set the throttle to the setting that provides level flight at pattern speed and mark on the tape where the throttle lever is located. Now reduce the throttle to the landing setting and make that mark too.

After landing you can get a paint brush or marker and make a more permanent indication. If your aircraft has plunger style controls, just make a colored ring around the control shaft that lines up with the housing at various useful power settings.

Maybe you could mark the trim control too?

Now, if the unthinkable should happen, at least you will know the engine is set correctly for a safe approach and landing.

Nice weather promoted a good turn out at the June Pancake breakfast, with several young people taking Eagles rides.

Pictures below from Bernie Rifkin and Bob Leffler.

Beware the TFR associated with the Dayton/Vectron International Airshow. It is in effect all this week, not just the weekend!

This video shows off the new paint scheme of the Red Bull T28 flying from its base in Austria, but it is the smoke trails that caught my attention. It's a remarkable video.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday June 28th. The chapter will host a cook-out at the shelter house starting at about 6:00 PM and continuing until dark. We hope to have as many aircraft out on the ramp as possible, to swap rides, talk about how good we used to be, and generally have a good time.

Summer is here, and what better way to enjoy it than an evening of good food, and good friends at the local irport.

Please try to attend, and spread the word to as many central Ohio pilots as you can.

Did you know you can send an email to all chapter members using the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ? In fact any chapter member can use that address to send emails to the whole chapter.

Thinking of flying somewhere? Planning an event? Need some advice or a question answered? Try This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

President Trump is expected to visit the Ohio river valley this week, most likely in the Cincinnati area on Wednesday. Look out for possible TFRs popping up to our south this week.

Or perhaps not :)

Interesting article from the BBC (Asia): http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39945650

For those moments when the the sky is blue, the temperature perfect, you can see for ever and your friends email to say "How about dinner at Put-In Bay after work today :)

Jason Seavolt, Dan Hempy and others did just that this week. What a wonderful way to put all that skill and effort to work!

Watch this website and your email inbox for opportunities like this.

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the last minute notice. The addition of Young Eagle activities during and after the monthly Pancake Breakfast, makes it difficult to conduct any business following the breakfast.

I would like to do a quick business meeting at the DLZ terminal building on Saturday June 3 at 09:00. I see this as being short.

Agenda:

• We need to get a treasures report published. We have occurred some expense with getting the shelter house repaired in addition to gearing up for Young Eagles.
• A big Thank you to all the volunteers at the breakfast and the YE rally.
• Upcoming events

Thanks,

George

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Young Eagles program, EAA will hold a volunteer build of the unique twin-engine, open-cockpit Lockwood AirCam, to be used for flying Young Eagles out of Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh.

The first build session is scheduled for June 5-9, and we seeking volunteers to help! This build session is open to individuals of any experience level. EAA will provide housing and meals. We just ask that you be willing to work each day. Work sessions are 8:30 am to 5 pm on Monday through Friday.

Click here to learn more and sign up for the upcoming build session.

I hope to see you in Oshkosh!

Charlie Becker,
EAA Director of Chapters, and Homebuilt Community Manager

Despite the low ceilings, the May pancake breakfast turned out well, and the first flights of our scheduled Young Eagles season took place.

Click the "Pictures" link in the menu at the top of the page to see more images from the day. - Now on to the next one with the hope for better weather!

In case you missed it, this high-profile LSA suffered another setback last week when one of the prototypes met its demise in a fatal accident that occurred near the factory in Oregon. It would appear from this report that the aircraft was not at fault though.

The Icon has come under scrutiny for requiring (and obtaining) an exemption from the LSA weight limit, for moving its production facility to Mexico, and for a purchase contract that some find rather onerous. - SB

 From AvWeb news:

The NTSB issued its preliminary report this week on the fatal crash of an Icon A5 on May 8 in California. A witness, who was aboard a boat on Lake Berryessa, told investigators he saw the A5 flying over the lake about 30 to 50 feet above the water, at what seemed to be a low speed. The witness said the airplane passed by his position and entered a nearby cove, traveling in a northerly direction. The witness heard the engine "rev up" as the airplane drifted to the right side of the cove. Subsequently, the airplane pitched upward and entered a left turn, just before it traveled beyond the witness's field of view. The witness said he heard the sound of impact shortly after losing sight of the airplane. All major structural components of the airplane were located at the accident site, the NTSB said. Icon employees Jon Karkow and Cagri Sever were killed in the crash.

“This was a devastating personal loss for the Icon team,” said Kirk Hawkins, Icon’s CEO and founder, in a statement released this week. “We didn’t just lose employees; we lost family members. Jon and Cagri were both passionate engineers… We will miss them both tremendously, and our thoughts and prayers are with their families.” Icon said a flight data recorder was recovered from the accident aircraft, and NTSB investigators have reviewed it together with Icon engineers. The area where the crash occurred is known as Little Portuguese Canyon, and the terrain is steep and narrow, according to Icon. “We’re unsure why the plane flew into such a narrow canyon that had no outlet,” said Shane Sullivan, Icon’s director of flight. “We’re deeply saddened and fully committed to learning whatever we can from this tragic situation.”

Icon said it suspended all flight operations of the A5 fleet immediately after the accident, but flight operations have now resumed following the NTSB preliminary report. The wreckage from the accident flight has been recovered and moved to a secure location, the NTSB said.

And you think building your plane was tough?

This is a 1/3 scale B17G bomber designed and built from scratch by Jack Bally.

It has flown once so far, and it is not entirely certain that was deliberate.

You will find lots of information on the web, but unfortunately there is no video of it in the air.

Many congratulations to Shawn Tofte who passed his private pilot check-ride on Friday. I have a feeling we are going to see a lot of Shawn's beautiful blue RV4 at fly-ins and airfields around the state this year.

Airport tenants and users,

This fall the remaining portion of taxiway (A) from the main ramp to the west (runway 10) will be milled, overlaid with new pavement and repainted. This section of taxiway (A) and taxiway (B) will be closed for the duration of this project. During this time when landing runway 28 it will be necessary to back taxi to taxiway (C) to access the main ramp and hangar areas as well as back taxing on the runway when departing on runway 10. (see attachment)

The runway will be closed for one day during construction as access to the runway from the main ramp will not be possible when the section of taxiway (A) closest to the main ramp is milled and replaced. 

The entire project is expected to take 30 days (weather dependent) and we anticipate the inconvenience will be minimal, unfortunately at this point the only date that is firm for this project is the bid close date of July 1. I will continue providing updates as this process moves forward and more information becomes available.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly.    

Kevin Piatt
Operations Manager
Delaware Municipal Airport
1075 Pittsburgh Drive
Delaware Ohio 43015
740-203-1870

www.delawareohio.net

This is an unusually comprehensive video on early aircraft construction. Showing mostly the DH4, it takes us all the way from harvesting the lumber to the first flight. There are some really interesting skills and techniques in the film.

Many congratulations to Jason Seavolt who's magnificent Vans RV8 made its maiden flight from Delaware this morning. Jason reports that everything went well with the fight with no problems observed. As well as being the second best day of Jason's adult life, this flight marks another milestone for Joe Strausbaugh who has become such a valued resource for so many at the airport. KDLZ is a great airport to be based at!

Guys - there is a lunch fly in this Saturday April 22 here at my home airport KMNN Marion, Ohio. Hamburgers, hotdogs and pulled pork sandwiches will be served for DONATION ONLY!!! Also, 100LL is $4.19 per gallon!!!

FREE LUNCH and CHEAP GAS!!! Doesnt get any better!!!!

I will be there! My hanger is Wingman FBO which is North of terminal building.

Time of fly in is 10:00AM to 2:00PM.

A small temporary tower has been erected near the NW corner of the airport to burn off natural gas.

It makes so much heat you can easily feel it on your face as you drive by on Pittsburgh drive even with the windows closed. It makes the airport easy to find as the sun goes down though!

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Doolittle Raid, a B-25 Commemorative Gathering is to be held at Urbana Grimes field this weekend. . B25s will gather at Grimes Field for rides, tours and a 4/17 flight to WPAFB.

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/PressRoom/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/466/Article/1011206/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-commemorate-75th-anniversary-of-the-dool.aspx

Congratulations to Jason Seavolt who today received a Certificate of Airworthiness from the FAA for his magnificent RV8

The picture says it all! Can't to see it fly sometime very soon.

A new benefit available to EAA members is a free "educational use" copy of Solidworks. This is a fully functional copy for anyone interested in CAD 3D design. I had downloaded it, but kind of forgot about it until I received a list of upcoming webinars. One of the webinars was for some Solidworks training.

Here is a link to register for the software:
https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/eaa-membership/eaa-member-benefits/solidworks-resource-center

The link for the training webinar, which is Wednesday May 17:
http://go.eaa.org/GoE0Us30QY0fS0OB0000LKG

Enjoy,

George

As George Mellen and I are newly minted officers of our local EAA chapter, we felt it would be a good idea to get some direction from the National organization, headquartered in Oshkosh, WI. As it turned out they were having a leadership seminar, in Oshkosh, in early February, and had slots available.

I know, Oshkosh in February.  Yes it was cold, but the weather was the only thing that had a chill to it.  The objective was not only to learn from the National Organization, but also to learn and share experiences from other chapters across the country.  In that regard, I would have to say it was a success.

EAA put on a good seminar.  It was the largest one of this type that had put on, with almost 50 people in attendance.  Lodging and meals where proved at the Bunk House on premises. Seminars where held at headquarters.  A private tour of the museum along with an excursion to Sonex was provided.  All Free. We just had to get up there.

All of the other groups appeared to be in similar situations.  No one had run for office, just kind of found themselves in office.  Issues existed around revitalizing their respective chapters with activities and how to get new members into the fold.  Everyone there showed a passion for flying and sharing experiences.  That is probably why each of them was in the positions they got “elected” to.

EAA did a good job of providing the forum to bring the group together.  The topics presented gave us a good understanding of what is out there and how to make sure we are protected as a group.  Lists of resources were provided that I’m sure we will be utilizing.  Some of which I know George and I have used already.  The overall feeling conveyed was that they were genuinely there to help and support the chapters.  Would I go back again? Yes.  Just not in February.

Chapter Caps are in and look pretty good. They will be available for $15.00 to help raise funds for future activities. Small order to start with, but we can always get more. We will have them available at the April 17th meeting. Bring cash or check. You can also contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.