June 2016 - Oklahoma Pilots Association

NEWS
OKLAHOMA PILOTS
ASSOCIATION
In the Sky
June 2016
(www.opa.link)
Meetings
June 2nd, 2016 - Social 6:30 p.m.
7:00 Dinner Meeting
Speaker: David Wilson
David Wilson graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a
degree in Civil Engineering, and served for over twenty years as a pilot,
flying the McDonnell Douglass F-4 Phantom and the F-15 Eagle and
amassing over 3500 hours of flight time. He has also served the community
as a Senior Aerospace Science Instructor in the Junior ROTC program. He
currently is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative and a licensed
Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance professional.
His presentation will be an overview of his career, with a few
anecdotes and a detailed description of serving and flying with a
foreign service using their language.
Please contact Roger Walton for dinner reservations
so we have enough food for everyone. 405 219-5149 dinner@opa.link
July 7th, 2016 - Social 6:30 p.m.
7:00 Dinner Meeting
Speaker: Ronald H. Kanoff
Ron is a local pilot who lives in Edmond, OK. In 1984 Ron joined the U.S. Navy
and worked as a crew chief; as well as a mechanic on Helicopters, Gulfstream
III ,and Boeing 707-300 aircraft. He has over 10,000 hours flying as a Flight
Engineer on the B707 airframe and continues to build on that time today with
his current employer, Omega Aerial Refueling services. Ron also flies when
needed for Matt Cole, Owner of Blue Skies flight school at KGOK.
Ron retired from the Navy in 2005 and pursued his pilot's certificates, finally
finishing with his ATP in February 2016. After leaving the Navy he flew VVIP
charter as Lead flight line mechanic and engineer for Principal Air, a Part 125
certificated company. He served as Director of Maintenance for John
Travolta's 707 N707JT and other aircraft. Ron currently flies for Omega Aerial
refueling services. They provide in-flight
refueling
on a DOD contract and is the only
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civilian company doing so.
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OPA DINNER MEETING
LOCATION MAP
(Between NW 50th & NW 63rd)
The Oklahoma Pilots
Association (OPA) meets
the 1st Thursday of each
month at the Clarence E.
Page Building, located
on Wiley Post Airport.
From N. Rockwell, enter
the airport at the traffic
light (Phillip J. Rhoads
Ave.), take the first right,
and drive back to the
light gray brick building.
August 4th, 2016 - Social 6:30 p.m.
7:00 Dinner Meeting
Special Oshkosh AirVenture 2016 Presentation!
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OKLAHOMA PILOTS
ASSOCIATION
OPA President
Lee Holmes
Clarence E. Page Building
5810 Tulakes Avenue
Wiley Post Airport
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Oklahoma Pilots Association is a member-controlled not-forprofit organization for all pilots and aircraft owners. OPA strives
to serve the needs of general aviation pilots statewide, promoting
aviation, education and safety in personal and business flying.
Membership consists of student pilots through airline transport
pilots, both civil and military and is open to all pilots and aircraft
owners. Annual membership dues are currently $35.
OPA holds monthly dinner meetings at the C. E. Page Building on
Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City. Distinguished guest
speakers present educational and safety related programs at the
monthly dinner meetings.
OPA hosts monthly Fly Aways for lunch or dinner and weekend Fly
Aways to interesting destinations.
OPA, through its charitable non-profit corporation, accepts
money or property donated to fund the Vic Jackson Memorial
Scholarship Fund which is awarded annually to a college student
with career aspirations in the field of aviation. Your contributions
of money or property are tax deductible.
OPA Newsletter Staff
Editors: Ben & June Roy
Typesetting & Layout: Ben Roy
Circulation: Bill Hines
Members’ contributions of articles and other information
relative to aviation are encouraged.
2014-2015 OPA OFFICERS
President - Lee Holmes
Exec. Vice President - Mike Grimes
Past President - Bill Pappadopoulos
Treasurer - Roy Cowan
Secretary - Marc Harrison
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833-7201
641-6860
417-7876
340-1425
626-1714
Vice President of Membership
Roger Walton 405 219-5149
mem@opa.link
Vice President of Communications
Keith Leafdale 405 802-9594
leafdale2@att.net
DIRECTORS
Term Expires 6/30/2017
Matt Cole
Bill Hines
Mike Rangel
Joey Sager
Jeff Sandusky
Term Expires 6/30/2016
Greg Finley
Blake Green
Hal Harris
Al Liebler
Position Open
Garrett Quinby - OSU Student Board Member
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Ben Roy
June Roy
Steve Haynes
President's Message May 2016
Help – Volunteers needed! Mike Grimes is in charge of the
nominating committee for officers and directors. Please call
him if you are willing to serve OPA. It is a fun thing to do and
you get better acquainted with OPA members. Elections will be
at the August meeting. Also Keith Leafdale is resigning as Fly
Away Chairman. He has done an incredible job; but now he
and Delinda will be moving closer to relatives. We will miss
them and his help in OPA.
OPA June Fly Away
When: June 11, 2016 - Wheels Down 10:30 - 11:30 and Park
at the Museum
Where: Tulsa International Airport (KTUL)
What: A modest lunch and a great Tulsa Air and Space
Museum and Planetarium
Why: Education, Fun, Fly our planes
Who: Us, as in OPA members and guests – fly in or drive in
Rain? Just drive – it is actually quicker unless you live close to
your hanger.
Cost: $20 covers the lunch and all the museum fees.
We are going as guests of Lee Hubby, Chairman of the
Museum's Board of Directors, and he says a “head count” (or
foot count divided by 2) will be helpful. He would like to know
about how many planes and people. There is not a restaurant
at the museum or open nearby so the museum volunteers will
fix a lunch for us – hamburgers/hot dogs.
Email
flyaway@opa.link or me cealas@aol.com or Keith –
leafdale2@att.net. If you have questions, my phone number is
405-833-7201.
What Else: Your cell phone – if you leave it at Braums – the
manager would like an easy way to contact you if your phone is
“locked”. There is an app for putting a message on the
“wallpaper” on your phone so a finder of the phone will know
what number to call, so whoever answers the “not lost” phone
can let you know who has your phone. Why this suggestion?
The manager at Braums in Henrietta somehow got my cell
phone number from a lost phone. I could not help him because
it wasn't mine.
Oshkosh: It is time to start planning. If you have not been
there, you are missing out on a really great time. I am looking
forward to my 11th trip. I always fly my plane or ride in
someone else's plane. I like camping in the north 40. Mike
Grimes usually drives up in his motor home. My friend, Doug,
always drives in his pickup with his wife. And he hauls camping
stuff for friends who don't have capacity in their planes.
Oshkosh is the busiest airport in the world for about 10 days
and has the widest variety of planes anywhere. How long to be
there? Three days minimum, but more is better. If you are
thinking about going to Oshkosh for the first time, visit with
someone who has been.
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Highlights from the May Dinner Meeting
Thanks to Susie Grimes for this article
Gene Downing, an Angel flight pilot, presented the program at the OPA meeting on May 5th. He was an aide to senators
in the early 1970s and spent his life in oil and gas.
Angel Flight was started by founder Doug Vincent to serve patients in need of transportation to
or from medical treatment. It is a 501 c 3 non-profit charitable organization of pilots,
volunteers, and friends. Angel flight is financially supported by the pilots who fly the missions
by donating the use of their airplanes and operating expenses and by contributions from
individuals, service organizations, or corporations.
Angel Flight will arrange free
transportation for any legitimate, charitable, or medical related need. They do not receive any
financial aid from any government or insurance entity. There is never a fee or any kind charged
to the patient or health care provider, and there is not a age limit for patients who need this
service.
Patients do have to meet several requirements for flight. They must be ambulatory and able to
fly in a small non-pressurized airplane without a restroom for the duration of the flight. They
must also have a physician’s approval for the flight and a back-up plan in case of severe weather
or other mitigating circumstances. They must sign a waiver with Angel Flight and have ground
transportation upon arrival.
Gene explains everything about the flight to the patient and does everything he can to put the
patient at ease. He flew a three year old from Branson to Kansas City for treatment for a vocal
chord disorder and has flown burn victims to burn units that could treat the patient. An
unusual flight was flying a grandmother home so she could die with dignity. He also flew a lady
from Liberal, Kansas, to Kansas City for treatment, but she could not recover from her illness
and passed away. He flew her body back to Liberal for burial.
Pilots who volunteer for Angel Flight enjoy sharing their skills and their love of flying while
providing a service to those in need. Angel Flight can help people have a better quality of life.
Keith Leafdale and his wife will be moving in the next three or four months. Thank you, Keith,
for all your work in OPA and on the fly aways. We wish you happiness in your new home.
Cirrus Party
Dierks
Guests
at the Bentley
May meeting were Paul Woodson, Chris Dunlap, and Linda Davis. Mitch Williams
is starting a charter service. Greg Deplois is beginning flying lessons.
The June fly away is planned for June 11th to Tulsa International Airport to tour the Tulsa Air
and Space Museum and Planetarium. Wheels down at 11 A.M.
March
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May OPA Fly Away - Lakeview , Arkansas
Gaston’s White River Resort
Thanks to Dwayne and Kathy Janes for the information and the beautiful photographs
(You really need to go to the OPA website and view these in color.)
Attendees at the OPA FlyAway to Gaston's included: Angela Drabek; Wyvema Startz; Dwayne Janes, and son, Jeff
Charrier; Kathy Janes; Tina Charrier; and Kathy's niece, Jody Blackwell. There was only one plane; the Janes' Cessna
210.
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May OPA Fly Away - Lakeview , Arkansas
Gaston’s White River Resort
Gas Tanks Behind the Seats
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Thanks to Keith Leafdale for the flier below; and for all his
service on the Fly Away Committee, as Communications Vice
President, and on the Board of Directors
OPA FlyAway June 11, 2016
Destination: Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM)
wheels down 11:00am at KTUL 94 nm from KPWA
…from their web site:
( www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.org )
(photo above from OPA visit 2011)
PRESERVING OKLAHOMA’S AEROSPACE HERITAGE TO INSPIRE SCIENCEBASED LEARNING THROUGH DISCOVERY.
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM) is a regional leader in the promotion
of science-based education through hands-on interaction and discovery. Combining preservation
with inspiration, TASM tells the story of Oklahoma's rich aerospace history with interactive
exhibits that educate and entertain visitors of all ages. Come experience 35,000 square feet of
aviation history and take a look at the future of aerospace!
KTUL: Tulsa International Airport
ATIS: 124.9 Tower: 118.7, 121.2
Ground: 121.9
Tulsa Approach from west: 124.0 (From east: 119.1)
Field elevation 677’MSL
Pattern Altitude: 1,700’ MSL
Clearance: 134.05
The Museum is expecting us, invites us to park aircraft on the Museum lot, will even feed us!
Let us know if you plan to go with us for this FlyAway! Email flyaway@opa.link
The Museum needs to know how many to plan for!
Contact Roger Walton at flyaway@opa.link or 405 219-5149 and let him know if you are going, need a ride, or have an extra
seat. You do not have to be an OPA member to attend our Fly Aways; everyone is welcome. For questions about any Fly
Away or suggestions for new ones, contact any one on the Fly Away Committee.
OPA Fly Away Committee
Roger Walton,
flyaway@opa.link or 405 219-5149,
Danny Davis
405-990-5201 or
abadavis@sbcglobal.net,
Keith Leafdale
405-802-9594
leafdale2@att.net,
Matt Cole
mattc7774u@gmail.com,
Mike Rangel
rangelm945@msn.com,
Hal Harris
405-789-0000
capt.harris@aironeflightacademy.com,
and Bill Pappadopoulos
405-417-7876
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Blue Skies Flight Training LLC
Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor &
ATP Licenses, Flight Reviews & IPC’s
Matt Cole CFI, CFII, MEI
Owner & Chief Flight Instructor
520 Airport Rd. Hangar #4
Guthrie, OK 73044
Office:
405-260-1010
What
Keith Leafdale flies when he
email: matt@blueskiesflightschool.com
can’t fly full size
website: www.blueskiesflightschool.com
planes.
Thanks to Frank Bice for the photo
Looking for a Location for a Special Event or a Meeting?
Try the Page Building at Wiley Post Airport!
Page Building rental rates:
Total day – 8:00 am till day's end:
Monday thru Thursday - $300
Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $350
Morning only 8:00 am - 1:00 pm:
Weekdays - $150
Weekend days - $175
All holiday and special event dates
are charged $75 over daily rate.
Contacts: Steve Schroeder: 405-691-8629 (home phone)
sandsschroeder@cox.net or QB Governor Jim Sutton
405-760-1988 (mobile phone)
Home built Air Camper
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We would also like to feature your
plane as “OPA Plane of the Month”
Contact Ben Roy if you need pictures
taken of your plane.
OPA Election Time Is Almost Here!
We have a very active group of OPA Officers Board of
Directors. They do a great job. But they can always use
some help. If you would like to share your skills with your
OPA family, please consider serving in some capacity, either
as an officer, a board member, or on one of our committees.
This is a volunteer organization and we always need help.
Contact any officer or board member if you are willing to
serve or want to suggest someone to serve. Our OPA
Nomination Committee will check with anyone you suggest
to be sure they are willing to serve before putting their
name on the suggested slate of board members and
John G. Gillespie, CEP, RFC
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June 2nd - Dinner Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Page Building, Wiley Post Airport
June 11th - Fly Away - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Intl.
Wheels Down - 11:00 a.m.
Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium
June 16th -OPA Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Page Building, Wiley Post Airport
July 7th - Dinner Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Page Building, Wiley Post Airport
July 16th - Fly Away - Grand Lake
Monkey Island - Aqua Bar Restaurant
Wheels Down - 11:00 a.m.
July 21st - OPA Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Page Building, Wiley Post Airport
August 4th - Dinner Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Page Building, Wiley Post Airport
August 13th -14th - Fly Away
Hutchinson, Kansas - Museum and Salt Mines
Wheels Down 10:00 a.m.
August 18th - OPA Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Page Building, Wiley Post Airport
Be sure to contact Roger Walton
for dinner reservations
405 219-5149 dinner@opa.link
Monthly Oklahoma Fly-Ins
1st Saturday - Ponca City Aviation Booster Fly-In
Breakfast - Call Don Nuzum 580-767-0470
1st Saturday - Pauls Valley Lunch Fly In
Call 405 268-3925 (Breakfast in Summer)
2nd Saturday - Ardmore
Breakfast Lakeland Aviation - Call 580 389-5000
3rd Saturday - Alva Regional Airport Fly-In
Breakfast - Call 580 327-6778 March through Nov
Saturday after 3rd Monday - Owasso Pancake
Breakfast EAA Chapter 10
4th Saturday - Enid Fly-In Breakfast - Woodring
Airport (WDG) April through October
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OKLAHOMA PILOTS
ASSOCIATION
Clarence E. Page Building
5810 Tulakes Avenue
Wiley Post Airport
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008