Vintage Airplane - Oct 1981

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STR IGHT ND LEVELIn our July issue of Th e VINI'ACE AIRPLANE wepredicted that Oshkosh '81 would be even greater thanprevious years. We do not claim to be psychic, but basedthe prediction on our personal contacts with others in

EAA throughout the twelve months since our 1980Convention. We noted the changes in the attitude ofmost people after the U.S. political changes last fall.Instead of the pessimistic opinions voiced by most, amore positive attitude began to show in the discussion of our country and the directions we were toldwould be taken. All were positive, and it is happening.Changes obviously had to be made. Deficit spendingwas out of hand and inflation was ever increasing. tcannot be cured in a few weeks or months , but onlythrough a period of time adequate to approach theproblems.Your obvious statement relative to the above isto ask how in the world this could affect the EAA International Convention for 1981. t does, and it did Whenthings are not going to your liking, prices are uncertain, inflation is increasing, all items tend toward uncertainty and you immediately hold off plans that couldbe changed by these conditions. So we lie back and proceed with only the necessary activities.

Then came 1981 and we do not have to remind ourselves of what transpired. Our outlook - much betterThings were becoming more stable in government andwe planned ahead with a brighter outlook, for our personal feelings were more selective and optimistic. Oshkosh '81 was approaching in a few months and we neededto make our plans early to attend. A few basic factsimmediately confirmed this outlook. The motels in theOshkosh area were completely filled. The dormitoryrooms of the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh werecompletely booked by the end of January. For the pasttwo preceding years you could have confirmed a dormitory reservation at the end of March. Even the dormsin the adjacent cities to Oshkosh were filled this yearbefore the Convention - another first. Camping requests were more frequent prior to the Convention,pointing out that new campers would be arriving.While attending fly-ins throughout our area, we notedthat more new first-time members were planning to

By Brad ThomasresidentAntique/Classic Division

Antique/Classic parking areas were 75% full and theshow plane camping area was full. As most of the arrivals were in the afternoon, many had not yet registered; nevertheless a total of 571 had signed in the daybefore the Convention was to start. At the conclusionof the first official day, August 1 registration totalled959 In addition, both the transient aircraft parkingand camping areas were 95% filled on Friday and bySaturday afternoon the parking committees were "tailing in" the arrivals.Highlighting the events during the week of theConvention, we were well pleased with the increasedattendance for our Antique/Classic forums. Our hospitality tent was active during the entire week withmembers and guests resting and telling old tales oftheir past ventures in aviation. Our annual Divisionpicnic, though interrupted for awhile by a rain shower,was successful and the fellowship lasted throughout theevening as we were entertained by a slide show thatwould please even the pros, and by old antique airplanemovies by the Crites brothers. Our annual Parade ofFlight on Wednesday was the highlight of the air shows.Participating in the fly-bys during the Parade of Flightwere well over one hundred antiques and classics.JUI;lging went on throughout the entire week underthe able direction of our volunteer judges of both antique and classic aircraft. The quality of workmanshipand quantity of representative types of antiques thisyear were the best we have witnessed at any previousConvention . Top quality antiques were represented inevery category and the nostalgia was outstanding. Surprisingly, the total number of classics that registeredto be judged was down slightly from last year, but a


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PUBLICATION OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC.OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.P.O. BOX 229, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130COPYRIGHT " 1981 EAA ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

OCTOBER 1981 VOLUME 9 NUMBER 10OFFICERS

President Vice-PresidentW. Brad Thomas, Jr. Jack C. Winthrop

301 Dodson Mill Road Route 1, Box 111Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Allen, TX 75002919/368 2875 Home 214/727-5649919/368 2291 OfficeSecretary TreasurerM. C. " Kelly" Viets E. E. "Buck" Hilbert7745 W. 183rd SI. P.O. Box 145Stilwell , KS 66085 Union, IL 60180913/681 2303 Home 815/923 4591913/782 6720 Office

DIRECTORSRonald Fritz Morton W. Lester

15401 Sparta Avenue P.O. Box 3747Kent City , MI 49330 Martinsville , VA 24112616/678 5012 703/632 4839

Claude L. Gray , Jr. Arthur R. Morgan9635 Sylvia Avenue 3744 North 51st Blvd .Northridge , CA 91324 Milwaukee, WI 53216213/349 1338 414/442 3631

Dale A. Gustafson John R. Turgyan7724 Shady Hill Drive 1530 Kuser RoadIndianapolis , IN 46274 Trenton , NJ 08619317/293-4430 609/585 2747AI Kelch S. J. Wittman66 W. 622 N. Madison Avenue Box 2672Cedarburg, WI 53012 Oshkosh , WI 54901

414/377 5886 414/235 1265Robert E. Kesel George S. York455 Oakridge Drive 181 Sloboda Ave.Rochester, NY 14617 Mansfield , OH 44906

716/342 3170 419/529 4378ADVISORS

Ed Burns Stan Gomoll Gene Morris50 Mt. Prospect Road 1042 90th Lane, NE 27 Chandelle DriveDes Plaines, IL 60018 Minneapo lis, MN 55434 Hampshire, IL 601403121298-7811 6121784-1172 3121683-31 99John S. Copeland Espie M. Joyce, Jr . S. H. " Wes" Schmid9 Joanne Drive Box 468 2359 Lefeber Roadestborough, MA 01581 Madison, NC 27025 Wauwatosa, WI 53213617/366-7245 919/427 0216 414/771-1545

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FRONT COVER Gar Williams andJim Jenkins proudly display their Oshkosh '81 Grand Champion aircraft andtrophies. See stories on pages 6 and 8.(Ted Koston Photo)

TABLE OF CONTENTSStraight and Level . by Brad Thomas . . . . . . . . . . 2AlC News . by Gene Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Oshkosh '81 Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5Oldest Cessna Wins At Oshkosh '81 . . .by Gene Chase . . . . . 6Grand Champion Classic - Oshkosh '81 .by N orm Petersen . 8EAA Aviation Center Site Dedicated .by Tom Poberezny . . . . . 10Photos From Oshkosh '81 . . . .. 12Letters To The Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13Mystery Plane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14Members ' Projects . . . . . . . 14Tail Group And Fuselage Fittings Plans ForThe " Sky Scout" . . .. . . . . , . 19Calendar Of Events . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BACK COVER John Turgyan , Trenton , NJ flew his recently acquired 1930Waco CTO Taperwing at Oshkosh '81.Power is a Wright R-760-E2 , 350 hp.(Ted Koston Photo)


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PAUL POBEREZNY HONOREDAT CLEVELANDPaul H. Poberezny, the man who founded the Experi

mental Aircraft Association in his garage nearly thirtyyears ago, received the 1981 Meritorious Service Awardof the Aviation Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio onSeptember 4Poberezny, President of EAA was cited for his extraordinary and enduring contributions to aviation .He was honored along with Hall of Fame inducteesJimmy Doolittle, Joe Mackey, Blanche Noyes and Dr.Karl Arnstein during enshrinement ceremonies at theCrawford Auto-Aviation Museum.Past recipients of the Western Reserve HistoricalSociety-sponsored award include Paul E. Garber, Frederick C Crawford and Lowell Thomas.n 1937, when Poberezny was fifteen , a Milwaukeehigh school teacher gave him a battered Waco PrimaryGlider. He restored it, taught himself to fly it, andhad logged nearly 2,800 hours before abandoning theglider for powered aircraft.At last count, he had piloted 353 different type aircraft, of which 152 were homebuilt . He has also designed and/or built 13 aircraft, and is presently working on a fourteenth.

UNIVAIR NOW HASPIPER P -22 PA-20CONVERSION KITStephen E. Dyer, Univair Aircraft president , andRoy O Dyer, Light Plane Components, have announced

the purchase of LPC by Univair.This acquisition included all the assets of LPC including the STC'd kit for converting Tripacers to Pacers.Production of these parts will begin immediately.To make room for this expansion Univair has closedits metal propeller repair facility; however, the woodpropeller manufacturing division will be continued.This new addition complements Univair's currentservices of parts for Ercoupe and Stinson and parts forPiper, Cessna, Aeronca, Taylorcraft and Luscombe aircraft as well as its distribution of brand name aircraft

SIMPLIFIED PRIVATE PILOTCERTIFICATEAOPA has petitioned the FAA for a simplified pilot's

certificate primarily to aid recreation pilots . The proposal would provide for a minimum of 30 hours of whichhalf of that time would have to be dual. No medicalcertificate would be required , only proof of no physicaldisability similar to what is now required for balloonand glider pilots. This petition will be printed in theFederal Register at an early date and the public willbe invited to submit comments.

ADAP PROGRAMCongress has extended the Airport Development AidProgram for another year and authorized the expenditure of $450 million of which $387 million is for aircarrier airports and $63 million for general aviationairports. Since Congress did not vote for any new taxesbefore approving the above legislation these sums willbe taken from the Aviation Trust Fund .

(Photo by Ian Howarth)ANOTHER JENNY IS FLYING


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NTIQUE IRCR FT W RDSGRANDCHAMPION - Gar Williams,Naperville ,IL 1928CessnaAW, NC4725. Sponsor:EAARESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - C. H. Armstrong,

Rawlings, MD - 1927 Waco 10, NC3960. Sponsor:EAAPIONEERAGE(PRIORTO1918) - CHAMPION- DanNeuman Minneapolis, MN - 1917 Curtiss IN-4Jenny,N2404.Sponsor:EAASILVERAGE(1928-1932)- CHAMPION- John Rathjen ,Ft .Calhoun,NE - 1929Curtiss Robin,NC766M.Sponsor:EAARUNNER-UP - Leroy Brown, Zellwood, FL - 1930ButlerBlackhawk,NX299N.Sponsor:EAA

CONTEMPORARYAGE (1933-1945) - CHAMPION . Frank Evans and Tom Dietrich Kitchener , OntoCanada - 1941 D. H. Tiger Moth, CF-CTN. Sponsor: EAARUNNER-UP - BillMorrison,Hawthorne,CA - 1938BeechF17DStaggerwing,NC18781. Sponsor: EAAOUTSTANDING OPEN COCKPIT BIPLANE - RayFow, Miami FL - 1941 Waco UP F-7, NC30199.Sponsor: EAAOUTSTANDINGCLOSEDCOCKPITBIPLANE - NeilCottee, Burradoo, Australia - 1936 DeHavillandDH-87B,Hornet MothVH-UVV.Sponsor:EAAOUTSTANDINGOPENCOCKPITMONOPLANE- RonJohnson,Rockford, IL - 1941 Ryan PT-22, N49674.Sponsor:EAAOUTSTANDING CLOSEDCOCKPITMONOPLANE KenWilliams,Portage,WI - 1937Porterfield35-70,NC17037. Sponsor:EAA

OUTSTANDING- DaleCrites,-Waukesha,WI - OX-5poweredCurtiss Pusher, N1911.Sponsor:EAAANTIQUE HOMEBUILT - Rick Demond, WhitmoreLake,MI - 1932 Corben Baby Ace, NX5148. Sponsor:EAACL SSIC IRCR FT W RDS

GRAND CHAMPION - James L. Lenkins Huntington, CT - Piper PA-17 Vagabond, N4811H. Sponsor: EAARESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - Douglas Trager,Riverside,CA - Cessna180,N9428C.Sponsor:EAACLASS I CHAMPION(0-80 HP) - StevenandDeborahLund,Flushing MI - Luscombe 8A, N1850B.Sponsor: EAACLASS II CHAMPION (81-150 HP) - Rick and KathiePaige San Mateo, CA - Cessna 140, NC4135N.Sponsor: EAACLASS CHAMPION (151 HP and Higher) - Raybourne Thompson, Jr. Houston, TX - Cessna 195,N4477C. Sponsor: EAACUSTOM CLASS A (0-80 HP) - C. Wlliam Pancake,Jr . , Keyser, WV - Aeronca Champion N1390E.Spqnsor: EAACUSTOM CLASS B (81-150 HP) - "Dutch" Brafford,Lima,OH - Cessna140,N89728.Sponsor:EAACUSTOMCLASSC(151HP and Higher)- RickLoomis,Riverside,CA - Cessna 195,N3032B.Sponsor:EAA

O U T S T A l T p . ~ ? m INTYPE - AERONCACHIEF - JoeCi'dmpagne, Houma,LA - Aeronca llAC N9707E.::3ponsor: EAAOUTSTANDING IN TYPE - BEECHCRAIT - Georgeneand DonMcDonough,PalosHills,IL- BonanzaB-35,NC5186C .Sponsor:EAAOUTSTANDING IN TYPE - BELLANCA - CharlesJohanson , Albuquerque NM - Bellanca 14-13NC86880.Spons(,r: EAACil7TSTANDINGINTYPE - CESSNA120 140 - Wendell R. Ware, Mt .Perry ,OH - Cessna 140, N7688.Soonsor:EAAOUTE'TANDINGINTYPE - CESSNA 170 180 - Donale:. ~ J?nsen , Albert Lea , MN - Cessna 170,N1846C.Sponsor: EAAOUTSTANDINGIN TYPE - CESSNA 190 195 - KentBlankenburg, Arroyo Grande CA - Cessna 195,N195KB.Sponsor: EAA 'OUTSTANDINGINTYPE- ERC OUPE - Vern Brown,St. Paul MN - Ercoupe,N3675H.Sponsor: EAA

OUTSTANDING INTYPE - LUSCOMBE - AllanW.Koebel , High Rid " MO - J;combe 8A, N1380K.Sponsor:EAAOUTSTANDING TYPE. - .. V I O N - MyraDunn,Crawfordsville, I i - Na ..ton A, N4825K. Sponsor:EAAOUTSTANDING IN fPE - PIPER J-3 - Stan and


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OLDEST CESSNA WINS ATOSHKOSH '81

y Gene Chase

When Gar Williams (EAA 1416, A/ C 1416, 9S135Aero Drive, Naperville, IL 60540 parked his 1928 CessnaA W in the antique aircraft area at Oshkosh '81, it wasdifficult to believe that he hadn't completed the restoration just the day before. Actually, Gar had been flyingthe plane quite frequently since January 24, 1981, theday of the first flight, some six years after starting themammoth rebuilding project.Few people would choose to restore a plane like theCessna A W, for reasons which will be pointed out later,but Gar is a special breed of antiquer. His interest inthe plane came naturally, having restored one of themost authentic Cessna Airmasters currently flying. TheAirmaster is directly related to the Cessna Model Aseries, including the AA, AW, BW, etc. , depending onthe engine used.The prototype AA was introduced in 1927, the firstin a long series of cantilever high wing monoplanes.These evolved into the Airmasters from 1934 to 1942,marking the end of the tube and fabric single engineCessnas. Gar has many hours flying his 1940 C-165Airmaster all over the U.S. and is obviously sold"on Cessnas . In collecting "165 Warner engines andparts to support the continued operation of his C-165,he also accumulated some 110 Warner engines and parts.These would later be used to build up one airworthy

Ted Koston Photo)Gar Williams flying his Grand hampion Cessna AW.

pleased with the condition of the fuselage, but thewood wing was something else Not only is the wingbig (40'6") and heavy (nearly 500 lbs .), but it is incredibly complex. The wing structure consists of twodouble tapered box spars , built up ribs and compression members, and double sets of drag and anti-dragwires at the top and bottom of each bay.Fortunately the front spar and the hardware fittings were in good shape, but over the years , hangarrash had seriously damaged the rear spar, every singlerib, and both laminated tips.Gar spent the next four years rebuilding the wing.First he had to devise a jig so the wing would assembleaccurately and so the structure could be turned overduring construction by one person. This operation washoused in his ample-sized hangar conveniently locatednext to his house at Naper Aero Estates. As the nameimplies this is one of those fabulous pilot-oriented communities on a private airport where Gar lives withhis wife, Mary Alice and children, Gail and David.Words cannot adequately describe the agony experienced by one Gar Williams during the four yearsit took to rebuild the complicated wing. In fact he wasso completely drained of enthusiasm for working onthe Cessna that he turned his back on the project forone full year and proceeded to restore a Luscombe 8A


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(Gene Chase Photo)Gar Williams visits with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Cessna in theshade provided by the Cessna AW wing

(Ted Koston Photo)The authenticity of the AW includes this faithful reproductionof the Cessna company logo and the tailskid

na whose expertise was instrumental in this restoration project. Eldon emphatically insisted the J-5 shouldnot be used because it made the plane nose heavy andits greater size was a noticeable hinderance to forwardvisibility. Based on that recommendation, Gar decidedthe plane had to be an A W.Eldon Cessna, son of Clyde Cessna, founder of theCessna Aircraft Company, was actually involved withthe early Cessna aircraft and his recall of details isphenomonal. Eldon and his wife live in EI Segundo,California and he made himself available via mail orphone to Gar to assist in any way he could during therestoration.

This fine offer proved invaluable to Gar on severaloccasions, for example in determining which specificairplane Gar was restoring. There was no data plate onthe fuselage, but when he removed varnish from therear face of the main spar he noted a factory stencilwhich read 20-3-8 . Eldon interpreted this to meanserial number 20, manufactured in March, 1928.He further explained that the first cantilever mono-plane was assigned number 112, and that the 20. was actually 120, making this the ninth productionaircraft . This means that Gar owns the oldest produc-tion Cessna known to be flying in the worldThis knowledge sparked Gar's interest in the cur-rent registration number of his plane N6442, serialnumber 138. In contacting the previous owner, Gar dis-covered that the airline captain had received no records(hence numbers) when he purchased the plane in Mid-land, Texas. He did, however, have a photo of a BW -N6442, serial number 138. He checked with FAA Air-craft Registry in Oklahoma City and learned that number was not currently assigned, so he applied for it.Gar was convinced that his airframe was actuallyserial number 120 rather than 138 so he cancelled theold number and applied for the correct one.

In time the restoration of the A W was progressingat a normal rate and it was time to start covering thebird. Grade A fabric was used with clear nitrate andcolor butyrate dope. All the early Cessnas were red sothere was no decision to be made with regard to colors.Gar learned that Randolph Products stocks a PontiacRed" which is the same color used by Cessna, so thatsolved one problem.Another problem was that Cessna used only twocoats of clear and two of color, and that would not makean elegant finish. In discussing this with Eldon, Garwas advised that Cessna would use extra materialsand labor to dress up their "show planes . o the Cessnais a show plane" and completely authentic in thatrespect. Although Cessna painted the complete aircraft with dope, Gar used Randolph acrylic lacquer onthe sheet metal pieces which matches perfectly withthe other surfaces. (Continued on Page 14)


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Ted Kaston PhotoProfile view of Piper PA-17 Vagabond, N48 H which garnered the Grand Champion Classic award for its restorer, James L.Jenkins of Huntington, Connecticut. This beautiful restoration represents twenty months of intensive work over a four-year period.By N orm Petersen

A 1948 Piper Vagabond PA-17, N481IH serial number 17-109, won the title of Grand Champion Classicat Oshkosh '81 for its owner and restorer, James L.Jenkins (EAA 95377, IC 2520) of 8 Hemlock Drive,Huntington, Connecticut 06484. Receiving the awardof the large engraved trophy was the culmination oftwenty months of very exacting work done over a periodof four years. Jim , who at 27 years of age is six yearsyounger than his award winning airplane , is one ofthe fresh new breed of aircraft restorers that are ol lowing in their fathers' footsteps .

t seems that previous experience is the essentialground work for a grand champion restoration and Jimfaithfully paid his dues by assisting his father in thecomplete restoration of another Piper Vagabond . Thisjob was promptly followed by the restoration of a PiperTripacer, P A-22. This extremely useful background setthe stage for the Grand Champion.Vagabond N4811H is Jim s very own project and aclose inspection reveals a fantastic amount of dedication to detail and just plain hard work. He personallysanded each of the twenty-five coats of Lock Havenyellow dope to obtain the beautiful finish that reflectswherever you look into it. All parts of th e airplanewere kept locked in the garage during the course of

building and the overall finish literally defies description . Final polishing on all parts has been done withTurtle Wax auto finish which keeps fabric, metal andplexiglass lint-free and clean.

Of the original four wing struts, only the right rearwas restorable after the collision with the trees . Jimwas able to replace the other three with Univair PMAstruts . Jim reports that one of the best facets of rebuilding is doing business with Univair of Aurora, Colorado,a top-notch vendor of aircraft supplies.All screws used in the restoration project were stainless steel because of the salt air corrosion in Connecticut . New aluminum engine baffles were constructedand Jim reports that corrosion was very noticeableafter one winter The new aluminum nosebowl was purchased from Piper rather than use a fiberglass duplicate . Piper still stocks these nosebowls for Vagabondsand PAolI "Cub" Specials.How do you find an original set of wheelpants fora PA-I7? Jim discovered a friend with a Vagabond whowanted to convert to 6:00 x 6 Cleveland wheels andbrakes. Jim promptly volunteered to do the completeconversion if he could have the old wheelpants andmounting brackets . In a short time, he was the ownerof an original aluminum set of PA-17 wheelpants com


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The finish on this PA-17 Vagabond is so bright that the reflection of photographer Ted Koston can be clearly seen ineach wheelpant Please note the neat covers on the landinggear shock cords and the non-skid tread on the wheelpantfoot pads.

(Photo by Ted Koston)The restoration of the interior of Jim's PA-17 Vagabond features original instruments including non-sensitive altimeterand F magneto switch. Note trim control on the left wall.

le NEWS(Continued from Page 4FLYING MUSEUM OPENS IN

ARIZONA15 October 1981 will see the official opening of theCarefree Flying Museum. Based at Carefree Airportin Arizona the Museum is the culmination of a lifelong ambition for its founder Woodson K. Woods (EAA76209, AIC 535 .Mr . Woods, owner of the airport, has long been associated with antique aircraft through his company ,Aero Meridian Productions, one of the most prominentrestoration facilities in the world.Destined to hold a unique position among aircraft

(Ted Koston Photo)James L. Jenkins (age 27) kneels under the wing of his GrandChampion award winning Piper Vagabond (age 33). Jim andhis airplane hail from Huntington, Connecticut.

The Museum will be open to the public for staticviewing on a year-round basis (closed Mondays andTuesdays) . However, through the period October 15through June I , special weekend activities will bestaged providing flying demonstrations. Sight-seeingflights in these wonderful antique aircraft will alsobe available.Yet another departure from the somewhat staticmuseum format will be the formation of the CarefreeFlying Circus. The Circus is the Flying Wing of theMuseum and apart from its duties at Carefree it willalso be involved in touring to air shows and displays- primarily throughout Arizona but also further abroadwhen possible.To date, temporary accommodations for the firstantique arrivals has been provided by the erectionof some thirteen T hangars and one double hangar; however , early plans include the construction of a totalmuseum complex consisting of a 20,000 square feet display hangar (to house some fifteen classics) plus attendant gift shop, office facility, maintenance shop andstorage hangar .

In what promises to be an exceptional contributionto aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike ,the Carefree Flying Museum not only provides a richlegacy for those generations to come but also providesa true sanctuary for the last of aviation 's wildlife.

CORRECTION TO TYPE CLUBLISTING

Please note the following correction to the TypeClub listing published in last month's issue of Th eVINTAGE AIRPLANE The International Swift Associ


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EAAAviation Foundationapital ampaign

EAA VIATION CENTERSITE DEDICATED

By Tom Poberezny PresidentE viation Foundation In c

(Gene Chase Photo)The Museum s replica Spirit of SI. Louis,piloted by EAA Director Verne Jobst fliesover the group assembled for the dedi-cation of the site of the future EAA Avia-tion Center.

Ever since 1927, the Spirit of St. Louis has beenan important part of aviation. On Wednesday, August5 it again played an important role at the site dedica-tion of the new EAA Aviation Center. This Center willbe the focal point from which all of our activities willemanate.

Oshkosh has become the world's center for aviationas a result of our annual convention. The name Osh-kosh has become to aviation what Indianapolis isto auto racing. Two years ago, your Board of Directorsalong with the Directors of the EAA Aviation Founda-tion, voted to consolidate all of our activity which startedwith the Kermit Weeks Flight Research Center. Cur-rently the EAA Aviation Chapel is being completedadjacent to the EAA Nature Center.

EAA has always accomplished what it has set outto do. The reasons are quite simple . . . hard work,dedication, sound planning and organization. A greatdeal of time has been spent in selecting our architect,


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(Ted KOlton Photo)This 1927 OX-5 powered Waco 10 garnered the Reserve GrandChampion Award at Oshkosh '81 . Flown here by owner C.Harold Armstrong with son Bob in the front cockpit. The planewas flown to Oshkosh from their home In Rawlings, MD, thenon to Blakesburg, IA for the AAA Fly-In, then back to Maryland.

(Ted KOlton Photo)Dan Neuman, Minneapolis, N gave many rides at Oshkosh'81 in his 1917 Curtiss JN4-D Jenny. This elegant restora tion was named the Pioneer Age Champion.

Art Morgan, Milwaukee, WI and Bob Kesel , Rochester, NY areco-chairmen of the Antique/Classic Aircraft Parking and FlightLine Safety committee. This committee was on the flightline dally from 6:00 a.m. Shown here are some of the group.Left to right on bikes: Jeff Alexander, Bill Buckles, and PaulMedendorp all from Crystal Lake, IL. Standing: Bill Hill, St.Louis, MO; Art Morgan, Milwaukee, WI; Dave Long, Keyser,WV; Richard Jenkins, Milton Freewater, OR; and Brian Garinger, Ontario, Canada. Larry Agathen, Milwaukee, WI is inthe building and on the bench is Bob Wallace, Wheaton, IL.


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PHOTOLBUM

Photos By Gene Chase(Except Wh ere N oted)

The folks at Aircraft Repair miniature barn at right) pro-vided a battery charge for this 1939 Harlow PJC-2, owned byDavid Boyd and flown by Hurley Boehler of Claremore, OK.

Some of the Schellville Antique Escadrille gang that flies outof Sonoma Valley Airport, Sonoma, CA. Left to right, JohnSnell , a RAF exchange officer from England currently flyingC-5s ; Bill and Janet Ewertz, owners of the Great Lakes ,N844K; and Rich McDonald who brought John Snell to Oshkosh in his Ryan SCW.LETTERS T THE EDITORGentlemen:Re the J-4 Travel Air on the back cover of the July'81 issue and the N appearing on the rudder, if myfoggy memory se rves me correctly , the N suggeststhat the airplane is permitted (or was) to fly internationally, i.e. , Canada, Mexico, etc. What I did not digwas the swastika on the nose cowling.Best regards,EAA MemberEditor's Note: E Member is correc t in his remem-brance of the N in the license number signifying thatthe airplane was licensed to fly internationally. Th e Conly denoted that an airplane was registered to the con-tinental United States and carried an approved type cer-ti{u:ate.The comment on the swastika that appears on thenose of the Trave l ir reveals a common confusion on


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GRAND CHAMPION CLASSIC - OSHKOSH 81Continued from Page 7The materials for the interior cabin upholstery were

purchased from an antique auto parts supply house andare nearly identical with those used by Cessna in 1928.The 26 x 4 clincher-type spoked wheels have modifiedFord Model T brakes exactly per the original. The newsmooth tires were made by a company specializing inantique auto tires.Other efforts at authenticity found Gar shoppingfor such items as brass hose clamps, and brass andblued screws at local hardware stores . exactly asCessna had done in those early years.Gar is pleased with his "Oldest Cessna" and right-fully he should be. All of his efforts and the patienceof his family have really paid off. Two weeks after itcaptured the Oshkosh '81 Grand Champion Award , itreceived the same honor at the AAA 1981 National FlyIn at Blakesburg, Iowa.

MYSTERY PLNEThe photo of this month's Mystery Plane is from theRoy Russell collection. The only clues offered are visiblein the picture.The Mystery Plane in the September issue will beidentified in next month's issue of The VINT GE IR-

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The PRO colle.ction of co-ordinate separates will warm anyheart. The stylish V-neck sweatshirt has a striped body withmatching ribbed trim and is a natural match for the pull-onpants with elastic waistband and front slash pockets. Combinethem with the zip front sweatjacket and you' re ready tobrave the elements . The EAA and airplane discreetly embroidered on the left chestsetsyouapartwith adistinguishedflare.Colors:SilverGray- Navyor SilverGray - Maroon .Sizes :XS ,S,M,L,XL.V-necksweatshirt . . . . . . . . ... ,. ... . . . .. . . . $20.95 ppd .Zipfront sweat jacket . . . . .. . . ,. .... ,. .. .. .. $23.95ppd.Pull-on sweatpants .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 ppd .

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A real airplane, m lads, and it gets its power from the innards of a Model T Ford . Thisship is just as sturdy as it looks is easy to build, and can take off and land at a fieldwhich would stump an OX S or likepowered job.PART 2

TAIL GROUP AND FUSELAGEFITTINGS PLANS FOR THESKY SCOUT"

Continued in th is chapter you w i l l find uthorPietenpols description of how to build the tailg OUP, con trol f i tt ings , and th is unique tail skid.

You fellows who have been demanding a realairplane powered by a Model T Ford engine haveno doubt digested the previous installment inwhich we discussed what could be expected of theship and in which you were given part of theplans and instructions for building.In the first installment you will remember,

easier to make and is quite strong enough .While we are on the subject of this gear we hadbetter put on some safety device to keep the shipfrom dropping to the ground if the shock cordbreaks since it seems that everybody has trouble

wrapping shock cord.Here is the method we use : First cut a piece


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shock cord cutting, The landing gear should givenot over one inch with a full load in the ship, butneither should it be any tighter,The Tail Skid

The tail skid comes next. This is of extremelysimple construction, but it has proved so efficientthat we are now using it on all of the planes webuild, Be sure to put a small keel on the shoe oryou will find your ship hard to steer on a windyday. This keel will also help to prevent the beginner from ground looping .The EmpennageAnd now for the empennage. I f you saw the

plans of the Air Camper. you will see . at a glancethat the tail surfaces of the Sky Scout follow thesame general lines as those of its big sister. I have,however, cut down the w.eight a little at this pointand I also believe I have given the Scout a bit thebest of it on the lines.But outside of a bit of cleaning up I have seenno reason for changing this part of the ship, as theassembly on both jobs has given quick and sensitivecontrol of the ship at all times . And another thingwhich is even more important - if you follow

these plans you need have no fear of any structuralweakness in this most vital part of the ship.The Motor MountIn the motor mount you will notice that there

is a drop of about one inch on the front of the moto rmounting. I have had a lot of so-called experts tellme that this should not be. However , I reason thatthe motor should pull in the direction of travel andnot the way the ship points.We built one ship using a straight motor bedand the climb was not so good, while it was almostimpossible to fly it hands off, except at one speedand throttle setting; so my advice is to be sureand give this drop on the front of the motor.The motor mounting itself is well shown onthe drawings and I wish to say it is all built righton the fuselage.The motor bed pieces are bolted on and temporarily braced and then the motor support tubesare fitted to the fittings and bearers .

The CoveringNow put in the gas tank 5 2 gal.) and thewing is ready to cover. You may use any light gradeof aircraft cloth for this or you may use sheeting.

SEE TAIL. SKIDASSEMBLY SIDE VIEW OF VERTICAL F lN

AND RUDDER ~ 2 ~ 2 ' iTOP VIEW OF ELEVATORS AND STABILIZERAL.L E M ~ SS T U ~ T SRE S:RUCE ,


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ENGINE MOUNTFITTINGS

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TOP VIEW OF THEENGINE MOUNT

COCKPITFLOORf X 8 GA . STEEL:STRAPS BETWEENF"lTTINGSR EAR STRUTS ARESTREAMLINE TUBE NO. 16Q5

SEE DETAILS OFAXLE END

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UPPER ASSEMBLY2 THUS REQUIRED

3" X 18" GAGETUBE WELDEDIN END TOREINFORCETUBE END

f l iHOLESr - - 2 5 ' ~OP VIEW I" X 18" GAOF CHECK LUGS STF UT TUBE

--ASSEMBLY OF SHOCK STRUT AND LANDING GEAR .....This working drawing shows the extremely rugged split type landing ge.ar designed especially for the Sky Scout.At the left will be found the dimensions for the bolted steel a,nd ash motor mount. Further details found elsewhere.

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Complete details for thetail skid are given hereBe sure to weld the keelonto the unders ide of theskidshoe.

ATTACH FITTING FORTA I L SKID ASS SLY

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NOT : i PI.YWOOO IIOTH SIDESOf' 'UUI.AGE 'ROM 'RONT

SIDE VIEW OF THEOMPLETE CONTROLS

TH SCALE IN INCHESTHE OMPLETEo . 24This drawing shows the complete assembly of the controls, which are insta.lled in the conventional manner. Aileron,elevator, and rudder horns and other details will be found on the smaller working drawings. If you are not an expertat welding, this work should be sent out, as failure of the controls has an annoying inclination to become embarrassing.

Tack a piece 6 in. wide the full length of the wing After you have your ship complete, that is,all around the edge, bottom side first. Give the edge the motor in, tail group on, all controls in, and area coat of dope, turn the wing over and do the same ready for the wing, make up your center struts likeon top. drawings see next installment), all brace wiresNow sew the cloth to the ribs in the regular made, get about four extra helpers, put the wingmanner, put on a coat of dope, then all the tape on the center struts and line up.and patches around fittings and give the wing four Next have someone hold up the ends of theextra coats of dope five in all) . wing so that it will have a little dihedral, and meas-The last two coats may be colored. I advise a ure the length of the front flying struts. These


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you may be able to make improvements in this shipand I would like to hear from those doing it, as itis one of my greatest desires to see the lightplanedeveloped into one of the safest and best sportsthere is.I believe this to be the safest lightplane thereis and i this design is a start in that direction it hasall been well worth the time we have put into it. Butthose of you who wish only to build so that theywill have something to fly had better build it exactly as the plans, and you will be sure of havinga ship that is very ea1iY to handle. It is cheap torun and will land and take off at a field where theaverage OX5 job, or similar powered ship, would becompletely out of luck.

I am sure if you ever come to our field and seethese ships fly you will agree that these planeswill do all we claim they will - and then some.I f you fellows are going to build this ship forthe Model T motor, well and good, but if it goesfor the Packmag Twin, then here's a word or twoon that motor and what it will do to your ship.I t was originally designed by Earl D. Hilburnfor use with all of the type of ships which can beflown with around 30-40 hp. She was built at theMECHANICAL PACKAGE MAGAZINE'S Experiment Station, and, after considerable machining,took final form and was tested in a ship like the

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BEARING PLATE2 REQ'D U GA .~ o

ASSEMBLY OF BELL CRANKMOUNT ON FUSELAGE STRUTS .H>

~ r~ ~ ~ :SlOE END

DET AIL OF .GUIDE 4 - R ~ ' OPULLEY F OR AILERON CABLE.

Here a,re more working drawings for the control fittings Dimensions for the constructionof the bell crank and guide pulleys for theaileron cables are shown above.

A longer mount will have to be put on the shipand it should extend 13 in. farther out than theFord T due to its lower weight of 120 Ibs.The Cross Country can be cowled in to makethe ship have Army type looks and this is alwayssomething to be desired - a classy ship.I don't know about the proposition of floatswith a Model T. I do know you can't use them asthe motor won't have enough soup . The usual pro

STRAIGHT AND LEVEL


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CALENDAR OF EVENTSOCTOBER 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, 3941West Cross Street, Anderson, IN 46011 . 317/ 643-1593.OCTOBER 10 - COLUMBUS, OHIO - Don Carson 's Air Fa ir benefiting the League Against Child Abuse. Bolton Field. Full air showfeaturing ultralights with competition - trophies and $500 prizemoney. Pilots barbeque with country band . $25 registration deadline October 1. Contact Rob Young, 614/ 272-8249 or 274-7099.20 South Wayne Ave., Columbus, OH 43204.OCTOBER 16-18 - CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA - Fly-In. Antiques,Classics , Homebuilts, Ultralights and Warbirds invited. Awardsand banquet Saturday night. For further information contact GenevaMcKiernan, 5301 Finsbury Place, Charlotte, NC 28211 .OCTOBER 17-18 - MARANA, ARIZONA - 10th Annual Copper StateEM Fly-In .OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1 - RAMONA AIRPORT, CALIFORNIAEM Ramona Fly-In . Sponsored by EM Chapter 14 and San DiegoChapter of the Antique Aircraft Assoc. Rain date November 7-8.Contact Ben W. Hunsaker, 714 / 276-5121 .NOVEMBER 13-15 - JENNINGS, LOUISIANA - End-of-the-SeasonStearman Fly-In. For information contact: Willard Duke, P.O. Box26451 , New Orleans, LA 70186. 504 / 241-6000.NOVEMBER 21-22 - MIAMI, FLORIDA - Antique, Classic, and Custom Built Exhibit and Fly-In at Sixth Annual Harvest sponsored byHistorical Association of Southern Florida. Located at TamiamiFairgrounds. Coral Way at 112th Avenue in Miami. Contact Eliza

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Enough cannot be said about the 1981 Convention.I t was outstanding. I t was safe. I t was enjoyable. Thissituation can only come about through the efforts ofthe many volunteers , chairmen and members who contributed their time and effort to make our Conventionsuch a tremendous success. We are unique - no doubtabout it; but we have a purpose which is to bring sportaviation to all for the betterment and advancement ofaviation. We are well recognized throughout the world,and we are proceeding on course in the proper direction. Each of us has a part in this movement and wewant to keep it that way. At heart, some of us may bewarbird buffs , custom builders aerobatic believersgyroplane enthusiasts ultralight flyers or antique andclassic restorers but remember that our combined effort toward the entire sport aviation movement is thenucleus around which EAA and its Division revolve.Lets keep it rolling.

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