March, 1994

March 1994
Volume V Number 2
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Shoestrings at Mojave 1975 - Parker leads Cote
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CONTENTS
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5th Column
Bill Rogers
Dan Bond
Secretarial Stuff
Bruce Bohannon
President's Page
Al Wimer
Reflections
Things
Shoestrings
and
Of
12 l3 14 15 9
Roger Sturgess
Pilot/Crewchief Notes
Dave Morss
Team Competition
Linda Elliott
Odds and
For Sale
Phoenix
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FORMULAFORUM
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MARCH 1994
FIFTH COLUMN
Editorial
They have a saying here in beautiful Southern
California that we have four seasons: fire,
quake, flood, and drought. With the riots and
the expected plague oflocusts, no one can say
that living here boring. The SoCal
members I have talked to seemed to have had
is
only minor property damage. Most affected
are the folks from Palmdale (J&T.Sharp, J.
Weiherer, and W&S.Gadand) who are trapped
behind a massive traffic jam due to a freeway
shortage. People on the south side of the
quake could probably make an excellent deal
on some LA Kings tickets with Ward!
We have been through a few
earthquakes
before, but we were only 25 miles from the
epicenter of this 6.8; and it is the first time we
could hear things breaking as the house shook.
The newspaper reported acceleration
measurements of 1.829 vertically and l.2g
horizontally around town. Once you get over
the initial effects, the most disturbing thing is
the continual random aftershocks. We have a
couple of friends who lost their homes, and
we send our sympathy to everyone affected.
We are now hoping that we are old enough so
that for us, this was the Big One.
Phoenix is only days away, and we all have
high hopes for the event. As could have been
expected, the organizers went to Reno for
help; as the only continuous air racing series
in the last 45 years, they represent success.
Unfortunately, although Reno does many
things right, maintaining good relations with
competitors is not one of them. The racers
have coordinated ten times more races than
Reno at dozens of sites around the country
and 30 years of working the same event
cannot match that.
Formula One has always tried to work with
FORMULA FORUM
- MARCH 1994
promoters and generally believes that for an
event to be a success, the first guy to get out
of the red should be the guy who finances the
show. We want to work with the show as an
organrzation - it's easier for everyone. But we
need the show to work with us too.
Reno Air Racing Association recently put out
a press release announcing a withdrawal of
support for the latest Unlimited organization,
Air Racing Limited (ARL) and the formation
of their owR non-profit organization to
promote air races. They plan three or four
strong events coordinated by a "race circuit
governing body made up of representatives
from each event", and pledge their support for
Phoenix.
Nowhere is any mention made of participation
by any racing organrzation in this 'governing
body'. The release also states that "the
sanctioning ofthe events would be a function
ofthe corporation". Clearly for any circuit to
be a success, the support ofthe racing classes
is needed. As ARU and Reno should know,
sanction is a function of racinglparticipant
organtzations NOT promoters. In the case of
air racing this means the classes; or in multiclass events, ARCUS which is in turn a part of
NAA, the US sport aviation organization and
the FAI in Paris, the world body.
Phoenix is working with our leadership to
resolve issues, and they are changing things
where they have been misled. When they
work with all ofus at the site and watch Ward
and Tom coordinate our show on the road, I
have no doubt that next year will be much
easier for everyone. If IFl and the other
racing classes can be $een as part of the
AARLP entertainment team, the'94 event will
be great and'95 even more successful.
SECRETARIAL STUFF
Dan Bond
Long Range Planning
# 1 in press relations: "He who toots not his
Before we cafl do any real planning, we must
decide where we want to go. What we need
is a Mission Statement. The IFl Articles of
incorporation give us a good start: The
purpose
organization
to:
,ADVANCE
PROMOTE THE
OF
SCIENCE
own hom, so shall it not be tooted".
of this
is
AND
AND SPORT
INTERNATIONAL FORMULA I AIR
RACING". Any actions taken bythe board
ofdirectors must by law address this purpose.
This conceptshould be on the first page of the
rule boolq and distibuted to every member,
not
hidden away
in the Articles of
Incorporation. This will go a long way to
stop the active discouragement ofinnovation
that our class has become famous far.
Awareness
TV is often held up
a.s
an
"if only...'
in
plaruring the future of International Formula
1. "If only we could get on TV, we could..."
Unfortunately, there is no "if only" in the real
world. We can't waste our time chasing TV
if rve don't have a product.
How much magazine coverage did we get
from Reno? Aside from Jack Cox's coverage,
oru exposue from the "Premier Air Racing
Evenf'was dismal. This is in spite of the fact
that several of the races srere some of the
mcst exciting in recent memory.
Generating exposure takes work. In the last
year I have sent out over 200 press releases.
To make the leap from release to exposrue"
each of these releases has to be followed up
by an avetage of 2 phone calls. A press
release without a follow up call is a waste of
time & money. I assumed (incorrecfly) that
the media interest generated by the Aeroshell
Speed Dash would carry over to Reno. Rule
Talk to your local mediq now. Local papers
and TV can do wonders for your scrapbook.
Askyour local EAA chapter if you can talk to
trem about racing at a mont}ly meeting. Ask
yoru local Euick dealer if you can display
your airplane in their showroom. Talk to any
tuade publications you get. Ag Pilot
International rarL an outstanding story on
Dusty Dowd in Septernber. The Alexander
Aeroplane News ran a story 0n Scott
Crandlemire and his Rookie of the Year
award. Almost every one of you has a
connection somewhere, and a story to tell. If
you do get some press, let me know. We
need a scrapbook too.
The public isn't as interested in auto racing as
it is in the personalities of the drivers.
The
probably true in all sports. You often
root for a team based on criteria other than
their skill or technique. Why else would
people support Houston football & baseball
same is
teams?
Other Things
For some reason, some people seem to like
thingstlreway they are (were). I'm sor4r, but
the days of jumping in a stock racer and
firirming the Gold race are gone. Come to
think of it, when was the last time that
somebody won the Gold race without
expending a lot of effort?
To serve the needs ofthe entry level racer we
must develop a "Sportsman" class. Racers in
ttris class would compete for a limited amorurt
of prize money, but would have additional
racesthatme not open to the "Championship"
class racers. A 6 plane field could be offered
T,ORIIIT]LATORUM
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MARCH 1994
PRESIDENT'S PAGE
Bruce Bohannon
RACERS, START YOUR ENGINES
Off and Running! With our first
event just
around the corner, IFI is looking forward to a
of racing. The Phoenix 500
promises to be the greatest first time air racing
good year
event
in history.
I
really appreciate the
support that IFI members have been showing
for this event as it has been a rough road for
the organizers. We need to make a good
showing and help the Phoenix guys any way
possible as they have taken on a tremendous
gamble and their success is our success. We
need more events of this caliber to further the
cause of air racing and the surest way for that
to happen is for Pat and Scott to be successful.
Along the same lines, I would like to thank
Shell Oil Company for supporting Formula
One for 1994. As you all probably know,
Shell is providing some cash to offset the
entry fees at Phoenix. All Formula One
entrants sent in $250.00 and will receive a
check for $200.00 on arrival in PFD( Shell
is paying the $200.00 even though it will
come from the PFD( guys. Shell will also
provide Aeroshell Oil 15W50 (2 cases per
airplane) for each entrant that flies the Shell
logos and uses their product in their racers.
They have stipulated that they may sample oil
to check for compliance. I urge all members
that are not currently supported by other oil
companies to take part in this program. We
need to show solidarrty and our appreciation
for the help Shell is giving us.
Watch for Linda Elliott's write up on our
Team Competition. There will be substantial
prizes for the most improved teams judged on
a variety of criteria.
If
anyone has any
questions, input, or can help, please contact
FOR]VIULAFORUM
- MARCH 1994
Linda.
(See
page 13 Ed.)
Dan has some interesting ideas on getting
everyone involved in the education of Joe
Public about who we are and what it is that we
do. As an example, I have contacted a new
"ALL NEWS" TV station in Houston and
informed them of our spoft, local racers and
they want to do a story on us. It wasn't
diffrcult at all and the extra exposure for
Formula One will benefit us all in the long
run.
Try to catch us in
Phoenix!
Secretarial Stuff
Bruce
Cont
shows for $6,000. These 6
planes could race 2 or 3 times a day, giving
the pilots much more racing experience than
could be obtained in an open event. This class
will also serve the needs of the smaller
promoter, offering a great deal of "show time"
for a small amount of money.
to regional air
I
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AlWimer
RE FLEC TIO|{S..Tlo1t{s..rroNs-rroNs
OF SHOESTRINGS AND THINGS.
PART
I
Since we are all the products of our own
backgrounds, I suppose it's only natural that
we each tend to view beauty, even that of an
airplane in a different light. Those of my
advancing years and former flying adventures
will have to be forgiven for our unrepentant
expressed admiration of particularly attractive
planes, like their sea-going counterparts, in
terms of the feminine gender.
This correlation to female beauty by many,
certainly by former military pilots may well
stem from the long held service practice of
pilots naming planes after females in their
Iives. I dunno'. But aircraft beauty like all
beauty is a subjective thing, and a new design
will only occasionally generate our admiration
in an immediate esthetic sense, Far too often,
acceptance, like an antelope
crocodile stream is hesitant.
our
at
the
Not so, though, for a small group of new
in 49 and showed up to
year's
Goodyear Races in
qualify at that
Cleveland. There was #3T, KISTLER
SPECIAL; #39, DEERFLY; #34,
ESTRELLITA; and #16, SHOESTRING.
(Note: Although Estrellita actually qualified at
the'48 Miami meet, she lost a prop in her first
race, dropped from sight and didn't appear
again until'49).
designs that appeared
These four new models were distinctive and
appealing additions to the midget air racing
scene and commanded unusual interest. But
of the four, SHOESTRING stood out... an
attractive chartreuse lady of unusually
symmetrical lines generating more appeal
than seemed warranted by Bob Downey's 7th
place finish with her in the Finals at 171.359.
This "back in-the-pack" finish, however, was
not to become commonplace, At the '5O
Miami meet four months later she was to
qualiff 3rd of 18, win her first heat race,
place 3rd in the Finals, then win her next
race meets including the '51
four
national
championship at Detroit.
Following a period of modest success and a
five year recess from racing SHOESTRING
returned in'65 to commence an incomparable
16 year reign atop this racing class... a period
that embraoed 43 race wins including
an
additional 9 national championships. She was
not only pleasing to the eye, she was swift.
Shoestring was designed in early '48 by
Rodney Kreimendahl who assigned it the
model designation "Mercury Air Special".
Kreimendahl then assisted the Ast brothers,
Carl and Vincent, in building the prototype
which they completed in early'49 in sufficient
time for Doumey to race it at Cleveland in
September...
racing with the
name
"SHOESTRING" That name was to become
so synonymous with the design despite
Kreimendahl's protestations however, that the
model designation was similarly changed to
simplify matters and eliminate confusion.
John Anderson of Miami bought
the
deteriorated SHOESTRING in'63 and, with
Bob Harmon's help, restored it and arranged
for veteran John Paul lones to fly it for him in
'65, then sold the plane. Ray Cote's long
triumphant partnership with the beautiful
SHOESTRING thus began in'66 and lasted
until her retirement to the San Diego air
museum late in'81.
FORMULA FORUM - MARCH 1994
During Anderson's period of ownership, he
maintained it in a hangar at Opa Locka airport
adjacent to a Piper Aircraft Company office
where engineer Landis Ketner was ernployed.
Ketner, an admirer of the plane's clean
aerodynamic lines, upor leaming that
I{reimendatrl had died and that no plans for
the craft were in existence, agreed to do an
engineedngshrdy of it in otder that it could be
restored should it be damaged or deshoyed
while racing. From this study emerged a
detailed set of constuction plans in 1969, and
itwasfrom them that subsequent Shoestings
were built.
Ketrersoldapproximately 20 sets ofplans for
these Shoeshings which he designated as
model K-10s, but he estimates that no more
than perhaps l0 or 12 planes were actually
completed... 6 ofthem were ultimatelyto race
in the US and 2 in Europe.
SHOESTRING - Reno 1978
rORITflIL.A. E'CIRUM - MARCIT 1994
The firstofthese plans-built beauties rrras #88,
YELLOW JACKET, N88JS by Jim Strode of
Coco4 Florida that he rolled out in June 1970.
It subsequently raced briefly as #39, HUGH
BABY,N39KB, and today we know it as #85,
SUPERSKATE, N851RR" that was heavily
modifiedby Robin Reid in the mid'80's. It is
now being upgraded by new owner Bob
Hugo. It was follarryed by Vince Deluca's
#93, zuCKEY RAT, N793V, that first flew in
late summer of '70 and raced at Reno that
September. After sustaining extensive
damage for the second time in highway
accidents in late '8CI, it was rethed an eightnational
time rvirmer including
championship as TOP TURKEY tn'77 inthe
htrrds ofJohr Parker, and now is on display at
the Crawford Museum in Cleveland.
the
A.L.W
Al Wimerphato
SUPERSKATE (YELLOW JACKET) - Reno 1985
TOP TURKEY (RICKEY RAT) - Miramar 1973
A.1
Bill
Wimer photo
Rogers photo
FORMULA FORUM - MARCH
199.1
PHOENIX 500 - March 15-20
FIRSf
ANNUAT
There is the
possibility of
up to
three
more
entrant
s
above those
listed
elsewhere,
Dave Morss
in Troy
Channing's
Midget
Mustang, Ib Hansen, and 4.T-6 driver Bob
Heale in Kirk Hanna's aeroplane. This could
mean a full field which will encourage the
promoters to do better for us next year.
Remember that you should have your dues
paid and your aeroplane registered with IFl if
you wish to race. DO NOT FORGET YOLIR
INSIJRAI{CE Bob Cannon Q06-827 -7882) is
will provide racing
the only one
insurance.
that
We will have our owrr
Competition
Committee to deal with any problems that are
not the concern of the event Competition
Committee, which incidentally has our own
Bill Rogers as a member. Our committee will
consist of Frank Ronco, Dan Glbert, and Jim
Stevenson.
The Operations officials for the race will be
under Ward Garland and consist of Scott
Garland, Jim Stevenson, JeffGunn and Frank
Benko. Dave Morss will be the pilot
evaluator, unless of course he actually enters.
Tow money will be paid at the rate of 10 cents
per mile based on the mileage in my Rand
McNally road atlas. This means $160 for the
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Bay area people, $230 for Hooooston, $190
for Oklahoma City etc.
Now! How to get there:- Mesa is a suburb
east of Phoenix and the airfield, Williams
airport, is south of route 60, (also known as
360) the Superstition Highway, on Power
Road. The entrance to use initially is at the
north west corner of the facility. Find hanger
number 25 and park your vehicles and trailers
behind it and put the birds in it. I will be
there on Sunday so that hopefully everything
will be sorted by the time most people get in.
Those ofyou that booked your hotel through
the IFI number will get a map of how to get
there with your written confirmation. The
hotel is near Phoenix. International Airport.
The entrants should get a package containing
l0 arm bands, 2 car passes and some, as yet
undetermined, number of banquet tickets. I
would appreciate that if you have excess to
your needs of any of these that you contact me
so that I can redistribute the excess.
The prize money breakdown :- is a little
different than the normal system in that we
are folding the heat money into the qualifiing
payout. Qualifying speed will be added to the
two heat speeds to determine who gets the
money; for instance, if your quahfying speed
is 207mph and your two heat speeds are 212
and 209mph you have a qualifying payout
based upon the total i.e.628. If you do not
If
finish your heat you score a zero for
you do not start your heat you score a zero
and also lose $150, which will be paid to the
alternate that takes your place.
it.
Your position in the finals is determined by
your last heat speed in the usual manner.
PILOT'S NOTES
Dave Morss
PILOT CERTIFTCATION STATUS
Cont
Phoenix
According to the records the following pilots
need to requalify for Phoenix: Jon Sharp,
Mick Richardson, Madelaine Kenney, Alberto
Rossi and Bruce Bohannon. Holbrook
Maslen and some alternates need to complete
license requirements; so be prepared to fly as
early as possible. Everyone else entered is
current at least until the end of the month of
September 1994. The following racers are
good until September 1995: G. Budde, W.
Larson, L Hanson, K. Kelly, S. Myers, P.
Redicker, D. Morss, and T. Hauptman.
If
there are any errors or omissions, please
contact me. Only holders of an Fl Pilot
Evaluator letter can issue a racing license. If
the person evaluating you doesn't have one,
you are wasting your time. No exceptions!
If, however, you are out of Cd NV, or OR, I
will authorize someone close to you to be my
eyes andlor video you to complete your
Dave
evaluation.
So this is the prize breakdown :-
Qualifying and Heats
First place $
Znd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
gth
10th
llth
t2th
13th
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
lgth
CREWCHIEF'S NOTES
will start at 0800 on Tuesday
15th.
As
March
usual, we will have a signup
sheet at the office and will work planes in
order. The Tech crew under Tom Dehart will
be Buck Lambert, Ron Hawes, Jeff Corbin,
Dean Carrier, Bill Hubler Frank B and Roger
S. Anyone wishing to qualify on Tuesday
morning can do so, but will undergo engine
inspection afterward... if you fail that you fix
it and try to quali$ again.
Tech inspection
10
850
750
705
67A
645
625
610
595
585
575
565
555
5s0
s45
540
535
530
z04'h
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
1050
Finals
Gold flrst place $ 3250
2565
2300
Znd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Silver lst
2nd
3rd
4th
sth
6th
7th
8th
Bronze lst
Znd
525
3rd
sza
4th
515
510
505
500
5rh
6th
7th
8th
21rc
1995
1840
1735
1640
1550
1450
1380
1315
t255
DAA
1150
1105
1065
1005
975
950
930
915
905
900
A lot of thought has gone into this over the
years and I hope that you will find it to your
satisfaction as we would like to do a similar
system at Reno and Paso Robles and
anywhere else we get a race. If you have
any questions feel free to call Roger at 213258-1727.
FORMULA TORUM
- MARCH 1994
PHOENIX 1994 ENTRY
Pilot
Alternate
Hometown
Aircraft
Name
N No.
2
Budde G.
Getchell
Midwest
Citv
Wagner
Okie
NsEW
J
Sharp
none
Lancaster
Sharp
Nemesis
N18JS
4
Iooolito
none
Dallas
Owl
Allev Cat
NlVD
6
Budde G.
Budde B.
Midwest
Citv
Cassutt
Okie
Stroker
Nt02
10
Budde B.
Getchell
Hollister
Cathawav
El Bandito
Nl6G
t4
Miller
none
San
Miller
Pushy Cat
N414M
Race No.
?
Antonio
t7
Swenson
none
Montgomery
Cassutt
Annie
N45689
t9
Budde G
Budde B.
Midwest
Citv
Cassutt
Okie
Streaker
Nl19
27
Sher-wood
Budde G.
Pleasant
Cassutt
Silver BB
N227RS
Half Fast
NI48DP
Hill
30
Richard-
none
Auburn
Shoestring
Vickers
Boise
LutzLFD4 Flying
son
38
Maslen
N382
Dutchman
4t
Kenney
Morss
Mountain
View
Cassutt
Fandango
N 13HC
42
Kelly
none
Columbia
Kelly
Barbara
N1004K
Jean
55
Larson
none
Edmond
Grove
Pocket
Rocket
N555GR
57
Todd
none
George-
Cassutt
Knotty
Boy
N6O3R
Palo Alto
Rossutt
Chico
Puro
N63CP
San
Cassutt
Miss Reno
N55X
town
63*
Rossi
Rossi
69
Channing
none
Ramon
FORMULA FORUM
- MARCH 1994
tl
Linda Elliott
RACE TEAM COMPETITION
IFl
is pleased to announce the launching of a
new program in 1994. This program is
designed to promote team unity and appeal to
and put to use the creative skills of team
members for recognition and awards. The
program also includes the participation of the
Race Fans which will promote public relations
and awareness and make IFl the most exciting
and popular race class.
The new program is simply, Race Team
Competition. Teams will compete in 5
categories: (l) Best looking airplane; (2) Best
looking team, (3) Best looking pit area; (4)
Public relations and (5) Sportsmanship.
will be selected by votes. Each team
will cast one vote per category and the race
fans will cast the balance for their favorites.
Votes will be tabulated after each race and
results published in the Formula Forum.
Awards will be given at the end of the race
Winners
season in order
to allow for the last race of the
year. As awards are secured from sponsors,
they will be published in the newsletter.
Please note that we are seeking major awards
that would be beneficial to any team. The
goal is to give every team a chance for
recognition and rewards for participation
regardless of where they may place.
To help support this program, IFl will set up
an introduction/information table at the
entrance to the hangar. With the help of the
Women's Wing and volunteers from each
teanr, the table can be manned at all times and
pass out information on IFl. Specification
sheets with data on each plane and crew, and
ballots for voting will be available for those
fans who wish to participate. This will help to
educate the public on our class and to become
FORMULA FORUM
.
MARCH 1994
familiar with the teams. IFI will also furnish
signage for each race team to add uniformity
to the group and make each team identifiable.
TIPS FOR TEAM COMPETITION
1. Creative and unique does not have to be
expensive.
2. Take time to answer questions and visit
with fans. You never know who you may be
talking to....A possible sponsor?
3. Souvenirs are great fun and essential for
fans. How about the pilots spending some
time at the information table autographing
programs, pictures, tee-shirts or whatever?
4. Competition is supposed to be healthy! So
let's keep the drunken brawls down to a
minimum and the dancirtg girls off of the
wings.
5. The keyto winning is Team
Effort. We
are
all winning teams and together we can make
IFl the winning team in the race circuit.
6. Most of a11......... HAVE FLINI
In
III
to
begin the competition at the
Phoenix 500, all teams need to forward their
specs for the information sheets ASAP. Most
of the information is on the qntry form for
Phoenix or Reno, so you can simply send a
copy of that form and any additional data on
the plang pilot and crew that you may have or
wish to have included. Please forward this
information to Linda Elliott, 2501 Hardy
Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 or fax it to
order
2141264-9800. Should you have any
questions, please feel free to call me at
2141264-5893 (days)
or 214/264-3857 (eves).
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ODDS AND
The new IFl jackets are here. Cost is $60
plus shipping via UPS or free personal
delivery to Phoenix. They look great, and we
will be taking follow-on orders from the rest
of you. Members Greg and JoAnne, Chuck
and Patti, Buckand Sharon, Will, Jim and
Mike, please let me know your delivery
preference by calling (805) 498-0846.
IFl
Pres Bruce Bohannon is planning an
assault on the time-to-climb records for Class
C-l.A at the EAA Sun-n-Fun fly-in April 1016. Current records are 3min 48sec to 3000m
and 15min 17sec to 6000m, held by a Pitts
and RV-3 respectively. No record exists for
9000m for some reason. Lyle Shelton (Rare
Bear) did 3000m in lmin 31sec in class C-l.
It is interesting that racing aircraft do well in
climb and altitude as well as speed.
Included in this year's list of distinguished
inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame
of America in Detroit is the winningest pilot
in Fl history Bill Fatck In a career spanning
almost 40 years Willy won 56 Fl races. Other
nominees include some of the biggest names
in racing- Bobby lJnser, Cale Yarborough,
Bob Glidden, Jim Hall, Bernie Little, Sir
Malcolm Campbell and Eddie Rickenbacker
and Chris Economaki. The ceremony will be
held June 8 at the historic State Theater in
downtown Detroit. We hope chip-ofltheblock nephew Ilusty Dowd will be able to
New for Phoenix is Linda Elliott's offer of
signage for each team. This is an outstanding
idea and having used her work on the IFI
booth at the Reno ICAS, we know it is of
display quality.
Returning to the PHX field is Ray Sherwood
with his trusty BB and one of the friendliest
teams in racing. Welcome back.
Jon Sharp's molds have been sold.
The
buyer has sworn him to secrecy however.
A.J.Smith's Snoshoo project is progressing
towards first flight in July for a race date in
September (See FF May '93) A.J. and Alan
Van Meter plan to have the incomplete
airframe on display for Phoenix race days.
Why not use Paso Robles as a shakedown?
Alberto Rossi managed to flip a float plane
but walked (swam?) away OK.
Kathy Gray will make a comeback at Paso
Robles in June. She
will be flying the ex-Dan
Ctray #96 Grove replica, being fettled in Paso
Robles by ZornBlythe.
represent us.
Cover Boy Pat Redicker is getting lots of
coverage in the homebuilt, Sport Pilot press as
Chief Pilot for SkyStar heir to the Denny
Kitfox empire.
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FORMULA FORUM - MARCH 1994
FOR SALE
Ads are free as a service to
members.
#4 NIVD Owl OR-71-l "Alley
Cat'r
'89 Gold Winner with improved ground
handling and Grove TLC.
Contact Bill lppolito' a (805) 772-1767
#7 N26RW Owl OR-71-2 "Wise Owl"
plus parts or trade for a helo or seaplane.
Contact Kirk Hanna' e (503) 658-4385
#19 N119 Cassutt, "Okie Streaker"
Contact George Budde: a' (a05) 733-1449
#56 N43RT Taylor, "Titch n'Ash"
with or without engine and prop
#57 N603R Cassutt fITIVI " Knotty Boy"
Two wings, two horizontals, lots of parts
Thin racing wing for Cassutt trIM.
Contact Rick Todd:
e Work:(916) 333-4111
Carbon Stab.and Elevator: bolts onto a
Cassutt. Raced 4 years, tested to 275mlh.
Contact Dave Morss; t (415) 591-4103
Engine l)ynomometer - a self contained,
portable, accurate test stand. Electronic read
out, complete $2995.
Contact Aerosmith Inc:
615 E. Douglas St., ONeill, NE 68763.
Robbie Grove aviation wants to sell a race
winning composite prop - $1500.
Aluminum main landing gear legs to order.
Contact Robbie Grove:
1r Work: (619) 562'1268
Home: (619) 669'0542
National Aeronautics has Cassutt parts
including A1 and Steel landing gear legs.
Contact Ib or Sue Hansen :
c (303) 94a-8442
Home:(916) 333-1930
#69 N55X Ex Cassutt, "Miss
Gold racer , winner 1983 ,with
Contact Troy Channing:
a' Work: (415) 398-8073
Home: (510) 829-6069
Reno"
trailer
#81 N2081 Wicklman 'rBoo Ray"
Grove composite wing and tail, new
cowling, engine, trailer,needs firewall
forward and assembly, $20,000
Contact Bill Berle: c (213) 470-8119
Stock Cassutt IIIM. 0 SMOH, pistons,
Yellow tag mags, Compl, flyable $10,500
Race IIIM, Lowers wing. All new engine
parts, balanced crank, need assembly, 3
props. $13,000 at Hesperia, CA
Contact Mark Clark: e (619) 244-116l
TORMULA FORUM - MARCH 1994
Composite Propellers: As used on
Nemesis, Chico Puro, Mariah, and Knotty
Boy. 54 X 62-68 Pitch from $1500
unfinished.
Contact Steve Hill, Owens Composites
a'(505) 298-8049
Propeller: New Demuth 53X64, $250
Contact Mick Richardson:
c Work: (916) 985-8610
Home: (916) 823-2003
For Rent: One race pilot for Phoenix.
Current on Cassutt, Shoestring and Owl.
Contact Dave:
e (al5)
591-4103
Information on things of IFI interest for
.sale orwanted should be sent to IFI W
Hoot Gibson at 18522 Barbuda Ldne,
Houston, TX 77A58 713/333-1820.
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