March Florida Club Flyers "Cub Tales"

Copyright 2010-2011 - Newsletter Editor: Larry Robinson
Editor in Chief: Kathy Robinson
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QUAIL CREEK PLANTATION
It was a breezy but beautiful day at Quail Creek Plantation. What a day for a fly in meeting!
And, what a great spot.
Whit Hudson, the owner of this fabulous plantation, was the first to arrive and greet me after I
alighted the 1400' pasture landing strip. Whit was looking forward to the impending day's
activities. Fred, Joe and Maria Finizzi (General Manager and PA 18 owner) were close to follow
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in the hunting buggies and begin setting up in prep for
the arrival of the gaggles from all over the state.
They brought plenty of chairs, lots of hot coffee and
danish and a welcoming attitude toward the aviators
who were smart enough to participate in this very
unique experience as a member of the Florida Cub
Flyers. If you missed this, you screwed up big time.
The first to be seen
overhead started arriving
about 1000 hours, as
instructed, and the
bombing runs commenced.
Even though the outhouse
was well displaced from
the area where we had
set up tables, chairs and
parked hunting buggies, the bombs posed a greater
threat to us sitting there than did the outhouse. It's not as easy as you might suppose dropping
a flour bomb from the designated 500' AGL with a stiff easterly breeze and hitting a ground
target, even as big as an outhouse. Each participant was allowed two tries at hitting the target.
The winner, Michele Henry (Carbon Cub) , missed by only about 100'. After the two bomb runs
each, the various Cubs were instructed to try and hit the mark about 1/3 the way down the
1400' runway in a three point, full stall landing. The closest tailwheel touchdown, before or
after the mark would win. No other rules were imposed. Since I was the first to arrive an hour
or so early, I was in first place
with a touch about 30' shy of the
mark. In first place I stayed, at
least, until the others started
arriving. The winning member,
Chuck Kinberger (PA 11), missed
the mark by about a foot or two;
a very good attempt. In both
cases, the winners acknowledged
that "luck beat skill every time"
and accepted their Florida Cub
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Flyers windbreakers as prizes for their skills.
No one came even close to using the whole 1400'
runway. I think the longest run might have gone 700800 feet. The piloting skills of our Cub aviators were
on full display this day. Of course, we were blessed with
a pretty stiff and steady wind right down the runway all
day long. To commemorate this visit to a very unique
venue, each pilot received a special edition FCF ball cap
with this logo embroidered thereon . If you see a
member wearing this cap, you'll know they landed in the
pasture airstrip with nary a scratch.
After much critiquing of the bombing runs and landings, consuming lots of coffee and slinging a
considerable amount of B.S., we all
loaded up on the hunting buggies
and proceeded to be treated to a
wondrous trip around the plantation
through planted fields, cattle
grazing pastures, quail hunting
preserves and cypress swamps.
This half hour odyssey ended at the
main lodge where we all
disembarked to commence a
meeting in the main hall of the lodge
before lunch. This is one cool
place! You had to be there to fully
appreciate it. Everyone had a place
to sit in the rustic luxury of the
hunting lodge main hall. With a
roaring fire in the stone fireplace
as a backdrop, the awards for
piloting and bombing skills were
presented to the "lucky" recipients.
The remaining four windbreakers I
had embroidered were consumed by
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other members of the group for $35 each. I'll be putting out a notice to all if you'd like to order
one of these lightweight, lined jackets. Everyone agreed that they are very nice.
Following the award presentation, we auctioned off a framed Sam Lyons print, "The Tradition
Continues", donated by
Rod and Carolene Gier.
The bidding was lively,
mainly between Rene
St. Julien and Bret Davis
with Bret eventually
having the bigger wad in
his pocket to hand over
to the treasury. 100%
of the sale amount went
to the FCF treasury to
fund future events such
as this. Thank you Rod
and Carolene for your
continued support of our organization.
We all moved into the main dining room and were treated to a most splendid lunch. Fried quail,
meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, home made biscuits, sweet and unsweetened tea,
etc, etc, etc. were piled on plates for all to enjoy. There is no way you could go away hungry
from this feast.
If we ever get the opportunity to once again be invited back to this venue, shame on you if you
don't attend. Thanks to Fred, Joe, Maria and Whit Hudson for a splendid day. A memory was
made this day that will soon not be forgotten.
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CUB CONVOY TO SNF 2011
Contact Amy Gesch @ 262 352 0263
cubconvoy@gmail.com
www.cubconvoy.com
Things are clipping right along here at Cub Convoy. Once the registration forms start rolling in,
the t-shirts will be ordered. Again, there will be a registration fee of $20 to cover the cost of
the catering and t-shirt printing. Dakota Cub is sponsoring our tent, which helps us in keeping
costs down. We are looking for additional sponsors in order to hopefully further reduce the cost
of attendance.
For western-based pilots, Legend Aircraft of Sulphur Springs, Texas, is hosting a hangar bash!
The cookout will be held on Friday, March 25th, with a morning departure for Sun „n‟ Fun on
Saturday. Camping, showers, and restrooms are available at Sulphur Springs and sponsored by
Legend. For more information, contact Dave Graham at 903.348.1519 or send him an email at
dave@legend.aero. Remember, all Cub derivatives are welcome, including kits and new LSAs!
We are pleased to announce that Univair Aircraft Corporation, manufacturer of Cub parts (among
many other things) is a sponsor for Cub Convoy. Univair will be sponsoring the activities at Plant
City and providing the resources for a cookout dinner on Sunday evening and a breakfast on
Monday morning. We are extremely grateful for Univair‟s support!
The Plant City EAA chapter has offered up the use of their grill for us to cook out on Sunday
evening and Monday morning. We are looking for volunteers to help cook, set up tables and
chairs, and assist in registration. Please contact Amy Gesch at cubconvoy@gmail.com.
Our mass arrival will take place on Monday, March 28th. Since we are arriving before the
official show start, we will be able to arrive on the grass strip. However, those departing early
will have to follow the traditional Sun „n‟ Fun departure, and those arriving late or returning
from a flight during the fly-in will have to follow the standard arrival procedure. This is a Sun „n‟
Fun policy which has been implemented to increase safety.
We have been in contact with Sun „n‟ Fun and they are excited to have us. The briefing will be
Monday, March 28th, at 11 am. All participating aircraft must be at Plant City and fueled and
ready by the 11 am briefing. This briefing time should allow Florida pilots to fly in early on
Monday and still participate. The first aircraft will launch for Lakeland promptly at 1 pm, with
aircraft being waved off every 30 seconds.
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Schedule of Events:
Sunday, March 27th:
6:00 pm (approximately): Dinner at Plant City sponsored by Univair—volunteers needed!
Monday, March 28th:
8:00 am: Continental breakfast at Plant City sponsored by Univair—volunteers needed!
11:00 am: Mandatory briefing for arrival into Sun „n‟ Fun
1:00 pm: First aircraft launches for Lakeland
Tuesday, March 29th:
6:30 pm: Participant dinner in Activity Tent #2
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MEMBER DOINS
DICK PARSONS
Yesterday, 01/05/11, our EAA chapter in Marathon flew approximately 180 kids at Key West.
Greg Rodriguez and I flew 12. We had a great time and so did the kids.
It was part of the EAA's Young Eagles program.
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OLD PICTURES OF OLD MEMBERS
Right before the "Federales" hauled them off!
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CLASSIFIED SECTION
For members of Florida Cub Flyers, the classified section will be free for aviation related
services and products. Send a picture, business card and ad to BeyeView@aol.com. This
requirement will be imperative for Associate Members.
FFOORR SSAALLEE::
One set (right and left side) of Cub snow skis (1939
vintage) I recently restored (also, new cables-bungee
cord and attachments) and want to sell. They could
be used on a J-3 in the snow country or maybe just
be part of an antique collection for someone in the
non snow area. Mike Teets
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NNOOW
W AAVVAAIILLAABBLLEE:: - Authentic Piper L-4 one inch and one-half inch size stencil sets. Cut on actual WW II
stencil machines. For more information, contact Ken Wilson, 2324 East Florida St., Evansville, IN, 477114812 - Ph. no. 1-812-477-7176 - e-mail - idora@wowway.com.
HHAANNGGAARRSS FFOORR RREENNTT at Grass Roots Airpark - 06FD.
Enclosed hangars / shade hangars / 48' door oversize
hangar. Contact: David Gay - 407-234-6986. Go to
grassrootsairpark.com. First month rent 1/2 price for
Florida Cub Flyers members with a Cub.
AIRPORT LOT FOR SALE.
MAINTENANCE FEES OF $400 A YEAR. 2.77 acres already cleared and raised. On the east end of
runway 9 which is 4,000ft long, TURF, and lighted, Treasure Coast Airpark , Port St. Lucie, Fl
34987. .,
The lot on the runway is adjacent to the copper roofed
house. The listed price is $135,000.
Acceptable is a $13,500 deposit and balance in full at the
end of one year. $13,500 holds it for you and you finance
the balance at the end of one year, $121,500,
Or $35,000 down and just under $400 a month (interest
only on the $100,000) for two years with a balloon
payment of $100,000 at the end of two years.
Rene St.Julien 772 708 9210
AADDSS FFOORR M
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MBBEERRSS AARREE FFRREEEE FFOORR AAVVIIAATTIIOONN SSTTUUFFFF
OORR SSEERRVVIICCEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE:: Univair Expander Tube brakes for a J-3 that are
new, never used, still in the box from Univair, for sale, $1600. Jim Dickson (S2Pilot@comcast.net)
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AAVVAAIILLAABBLLEE:: I'm having a guy reproduce the original Cub/Sensenich prop decal . Cost is $13 a set. Any
interest, let me know. Jim Lyons theflyinglyons@desoto.net
J-3 EYEBROWS-NEW
The outboard attach brackets are .063" 2024-T3, the rest is .032" 2024-0, there is a .090" diameter
stiffening wire rolled into the leading edge.
I have two pair available at this time. The painted
pair shown in the picture, $400.00. The other
pair $200.00, the difference is this pair is not
painted, and the outboard rivet pattern is different
on one side versus the other side. Other than that
they are identical.
rbattteam@aol.com
Bernie Batt
rbattteam@aol.com
cell, 561-707-3860
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FFOORR SSAALLEE
1947 PA-12 Piper Super Cruiser, Oshkosh Grand Champion, Best in Class Sun n Fun 2009
Complete restoration in 1991, won Grand Champion at Oshkosh (1991) TT 1403, 270 SMOH
Avionics: King 196 Com, Garmin 295 GPS, King transponder with encoder, full gyros, 38 gallon tank new
lifetime struts, Cleveland
brakes with original Goodyear
wheels as spare, new bungie
cords, Sensenich alum prop,
nav,strobe, and landing lights,
Priced
reduced
to
55,000!(was 79,000) One of
the cleanest PA-12's in
captivity! 10 outside, 9.5
inside! Always hangared!
Location: HANGARED AT GRASSROOTS AIRPARK, Groveland FLA, ( 06FD)
15 nm sw of Leesburg (LEE)
Contact: Frank Iacobellis MD, 914-815-0605 or at pilotmd45@aol.com for photos
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DDIISSCCLLAAIIM
MEERR NNOOTTIICCEE &
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MIISSSSIIOONN SSTTAATTEEM
MEENNTT::
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FCF LEADERSHIP 2010-2011
DDIIRREECCTTOORRSS//OOFFFFIICCEERRSS
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e-mail: glenn@goflyaci.com
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