January 2014 - Chapter 585

Watervliet 40C
January 2014 Vol. 01
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL
Chapter 585 meeting Wednesday, January 8
7:30 p.m. at the Chapter Clubhouse,
Watervliet Airport
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Greetings,
Just when I stopped writing 2012 on my checks
someone told me it's now 2014.
Board of Directors Meeting
To be announced
Al though we always try to encourage young
people and their interest in Aviation, we are
not always able to take advantage of a golden
opportunity. Several months ago, Greg Tice
rented a truck, drove to Minnesota and purchased a Sonex project
from a local school that was discontinuing their aviation program.
The project came with all the textbooks and material left over from
other projects. He wanted to have the plane completed in our hangar
with the help of local school kids. That plan never came together but
now it is going to the Bridgman High School shop class to be
completed by students there. Thanks to the generosity by Greg and
the interest of Detlev Ansinn and the Bridgman shop teacher, the
project will now go forward.
A few days ago I was talking with Ross Warner at the Benton Harbor
Airport. He asked if I knew of a young person that he would be glad
to mentor for training as an airline pilot. I told him I was really a lot
younger than I looked. I think he was impressed because he said I was
probably only a few years too old, which when translated, means only
a half century or about 7 dog years. Since I just barely missed out I
decided to let all of you know about his generous offer. If you have
someone in mind let us know. This could be a once in a life time
opportunity. Ross flies for Delta out of Detroit. He said there will be
a shortage of pilots in the near future. The training would be
demanding and expensive but with scholarships available and
coaching, advice and encouragement by someone like Ross should
make it a lot more attainable.
Enjoying the festivities are Sue and Brooks Payne
As we close out another very good year at Chapter 585 I would like to
extend my personal thank you to every one in the chapter for all the
time and effort it takes to make up the successful and friendly group
we have. A great team is made up of great individuals and that is
certainly the case at Watervliet. I now want to wish each and every
member and your families a very happy 2014.
Thanks, Don
And we got a big smile from Lonna Salnoske it looks like the rest
couldn’t stop eating long enough to smile for us.
Editors Note…..Deadline for articles and information for the Feb.
2014 Newsletter will be Wed. Jan. 29th, 2014
1 FUN STUFF
MILITARY & AVIATION AUCTION
"Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible."
-- Lord Kelvin, President, Royal Society, 1895
THE VINTAGE MILITARY & AVIATION COLLECTION OF JIM
GILLHAM HAS BEEN MOVED FOR YOUR CONVIENCE TO:
Stretch your mind and fly. -African Proverb
NORTHWAY FELLOWSHIP HALL 19525 AUTEN RD., SOUTH
BEND, IN. ( From ST.RD.933N. – Turn East onto Auten Rd. – 2/10
mile)
In flying, I have learned that carelessness and over confidence
are usually far more dangerous than deliberately accepted risk.
-Wilbur Wright
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th – 10:00 AM (EST)
UNITED STATES: Helmets & Flight Headgear, Hats & Caps, Patton
Calvary Sword, 1917 Trench & Bolo Knives, Combat Knives, Case
XX Machete, Bayonets, Many WWI & WWII Uniforms, Tunics &
Coats to include U.S. Army Air Force & Pilots, Viet Nam
Maintenance Jacket, Large Variety of Squadron & Division Patches,
Various Medals, Corp Badges, Insignias & Flyer Wings, Assorted
Equipment, U.S. Army Corp Sextant, 20pcs. Shell Trench Art, Large
Variety of Framed Photographs, War Posters, Artwork & Prints,
Certificates & Paper Memorabilia, Personal Identified Soldier Items,
Library with Vintage & New Books, Manuals, Sheet Music, Etc.,
Sweetheart Jewelry, Compacts & Silk Pillows, 1919 Sterling Case &
Rings, Doolittle Raiders Autographs, Korea & Viet Nam Items, N.J.
Civil War Belt Plate, G.A.R. Ribbons & Uniform Buttons!!
You know that indestructible black box that is used on
airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that
stuff?!
If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
Two vultures board an airplane, each carrying two dead
raccoons. The flight attendant says: "I'm sorry, gentlemen, only
one carrion per passenger."
WWII “JOLLY ROGER” & “TUG O’WAR” LEATER FLIGHT
JACKETS
1. The A-1 Attack Bomber is better known as?
b. Skyraider
a. Savage
d. StrikeAir
c. Smallsox
1937 DUTCH S.S. CHALICE/GOBLET PRESENTED TO
DACHAU COMANDANT
THIRD REICH: Visor Cap, Pith & Combat Helmets, Gorget,
Lanyard, Party & Squad-ron Flags, Arm Bands, Belt Buckles & Belt,
Daggers & Bayonets, Zeppelin & Assault Badges, Pilot Ring, Medals,
Patches & Pins, Crystal Paperweight, Mess Hall Fork!!
2. The A-4 Attack Bomber is better known as?
b. Dayhawk
a. Skyhawk
d. EveningStarRaider
c. Nighthawk
3. The B-17 is better known as?
b.
a. Little Littlington
d.
c. Flying Fortress
OTHER MILITARIA & MISC: Japanese Flags, Dagger, Medals &
Insignias, RAF Medals, Patches & Wings, German Iron Cross &
Assorted Medals, Imperial German Sword, Civil War Shadow Boxes,
Kentucky Kit Rifle, Red Ryder Air Rifle, Novelty & Zippo Lighters,
Commemorative Decanters & Paperweights, VHS & DVD Video
Movies, G.I. Joe & John Wayne Dolls, Letter Openers, Postcards &
Stereo View Cards!
Flying Lady
Big Bertha
4. The B-29 Bomber is better known as?
b. Big Bertha
a. Jet Star
d. Mombo Combo
c. Super Fortress
AVIATION RELATED: 1933 Zeppelin Badge, 1933 World’s Fair &
Spirit of St. Louis Textile, Charles Lindbergh Charcoal Portrait, Flight
Prints, Souvenir Advertising Ashtray & Watch Fob, Commercial
Airline Wings, Emblems & Hat, Childs Future Pilot Uniform, Pep
Pinbacks, Plant Badges, Marx Tin Wind-Up U.S. Army Airplanes,
Wyandotte Press Steel Airplanes, Tin Helicopters & Friction
Airplanes, Cragstar B-50 Tin Friction Bomber, Marx Army Pistol, G.I.
Joe & K-9 Pups Tin Wind-Up, Aluminum, Die Cast & Wooden Model
Airplanes, Airplane Mobile & Whirligigs!!
5. The B-52 Bomber is better known as?
b. Stratofortress
a. Superfortress
d. TigerEye
c. Tracer
6. The F-14 Fighter is better known as?
b. Eagle
a. Demo
d. Scout
c. Tomcat
7. The F-15 Fighter is better known as?
b. Hawkeye
a. Topcat
d. Eagle
c. Tophat
PREVIEW: FRIDAY, JAN. 17th – 4:00PM to 7:00PM For photos
visit: auctionzip.com (8660) or arootcellar.com Jim & Shirley Gillham
– Owners / Randy L. Root – Auctioneer(AU10400097)
THE ROOT CELLAR, LLC / SOUTH BEND, IN.
www.arootcellar.com / 574.272.9276
8. The P-40 is better known as?
b. Fighting Girl
a. Sea Star
d. Warhawk
c. Tiger
9. The P-51 is better known as?
b. Mustang
a. Bad Dog
d. Biggest Bad Dog
c. Big Bad Dog
10. The SR-71 is better known as?
b.
a. It doesn't have a name
d.
c. Birdblack
EAA Chapter Officers
Don Carney-President
269-208-3296
e-mail
donrcs@yahoo.com
Brooks Payne-Vice-President
269-944-6351
e-mail
brookspayne@gmail.com
Sharon Carney-Treasurer
269-208-3294
e-mail
donrcs@yahoo.com
Bill Greenley-Secretary
269-208-1533
e-mail
wgreenley@gmail.com
Dovie Downey-Newsletter Editor
269-463-5532
e-mail
dovelet_d@sbcglobal.net
Blackbird
Herky-Jerky
Answers on page 3
Board of Directors
Jon Salnoske
269-849-2320
e-mail
jonlonsal@sbcglobal.net
Gary Heuser-Vice President
269-539-0102
Dovie Downey
269-463-5532
If you have any questions, comments, complaints or compliments about the club please
contact one of the Officers or Board members
Thanks to Chet, John C. and Bill for the Pictures.
2 Mistletoe ? For
some things there is
no other explanation!
Food, Fun and
Friends.
Bob Myers brought us tales
of history on Lake Michigan
ship wrecks.
Just a couple of summer shots so you know that
the snow will not last.
I wish everyone a wonderful 2014. Dovie
Answers to quiz.1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-c, 5-b, 6-c, 7-d, 8-d, 9-b, 10-b
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P.O. Box 26
Watervliet, MI 49098
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