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Chapter 147 Newsletter Highlights
February 2000
Member Profile - Edgar Wise Edgar Wise, known as Ed, was born and raised, until his junior year of high school, near Dayton, OH. He was a child that had a real thirst for knowledge, especially about airplanes. He would read every book or article available regarding the subject. He was lucky to have a field next to his home where he could watch friends fly homebuilt airplanes with two-cycle engines. He enjoyed that a great deal. Ed built several model planes and dreamed of flying real aircraft someday.While his parents did not mind Ed building model airplanes, they did not support the idea of obtaining his pilot’s license. His father lost a close friend in the 1930’s in a glider accident and feared flight there after.
Ed joined the Air Force in 1960. He was in the service until 1964. He scored very high on the entrance exams in the subjects of electronics and mechanics. They assigned him the duties of a radar technician. He was based out of Texas.
After the service, Ed worked for several small machine shops. He also attended Kent State University earning an associate’s degree in fine arts. He worked as a substitute teacher for a year primarily in the industrial arts or automotive departments.
Ed soon developed health problems. Doctors were baffled for quite some time in their attempt to diagnose the root of the problem and then plan the best form of treatment. Ed hopes to someday improve enough to overcome FAA health restrictions and begin flight lessons.
Ed and his son, Don, have purchased a damaged Colt. They have been slowly gathering materials for its repair. They have several large parts but lack some of the finishing materials such as paint, etc. Work on the project has been delayed for the time being because of lack of facilities or job schedules.
Ed joined EAA Chapter 147 about twenty-eight years ago. At that time, the meetings were held at the First National Bank in Ellet. He has been a loyal member ever since. He especially likes working on chapter plane projects. He is anxious to see the chapter’s current undertaking, the Tri-Pacer, fly. He would love to have a ride.
Ed has always been fascinated by flight. He enjoys being sort of a tourist in the skies, observing the beauty of the countryside and vastness of the sky. Flying truly makes him happy.
Meeting Minutes- Sunday, January 16, 2000
The meeting was called to order by President Bill Sibila at 2:00 p.m. A moment of silence was observed. Two guests were present; Walt Savick and Dr. Joel Nelson.
Several pieces of mail were brought to the members attention. The subjects included a fly-in June 24-25 by MAPS, the Women with Wings association is looking for women pilots to fly to Oshkosh, info on how to order decals and logos, an application to join the Piper organization, available Ohio maps, etc.
It was mentioned that for every new EAA member to join our chapter, we could receive a $20.00 rebate from EAA headquarters.
The treasury report was given by John Anderson and it was accepted as read. All necessary insurance forms for our chapter has been completed and submitted. He also informed the members that his father was in the hospital with pneumonia but was stabilized.
It was brought to Susie Richardson’s attention, the chapter newsletter editor, that two newsletters have arrived in the mailboxes recently wrinkled or torn. To prevent this from happening in the future, she will add additional stickers to the sides of every edition.
The NTSB is looking for builders to offer expertise on their plane type should that type be involved in an accident. This is a new concept. The NTSB admits that they can not be an expert on every experimental airplane and they are hoping for assistance from EAA members. It was mentioned that your expenses may not be reimbursed.
The members were reminded that the EAA calendars have arrived and to please pick up their orders ASAP. The cost is $7.50 each.
A brief description of the club Tri-Pacer progress was given by Bob McGowan. Details will be published in the February newsletter. An update was also given on the purchase of the Colt in Georgia. There was communication problem between the seller, the airport manager, the airplane mechanic, and our club representatives. The airplane still has not been signed off due to a few maintenance items. We expect to have those things repaired at the seller’s expense since the plane was advertised with a fresh annual. Additional phone calls will be made and possibly the involvement of an attorney if it can not be resolved.
New registration forms were distributed to the members present at the meeting and additional forms will be included in the February newsletter. The goal is to update our files. Members were asked to return them to President Bill Sibila right away. Members were also invited to the project work parties held on Thursday evenings and early Saturday mornings. Ron Oxley won the 50/50 drawing.
Respectfully submitted, David Richardson
Club Tri-Pacer N2431A Progress Report Submitted by Bob McGowan.
The right wing has been covered and the new shoulder harnesses for the front seat passengers have been installed. Three new spare circuit breakers have been installed along with a new bus bar for the electrical distribution panel. The steering rod interference problem with the exhaust crossover pipe has been corrected according to the Piper service bulletin. The problem with the muffler interference against the firewall has been corrected, also. New engine mounting bushings have been installed and a new oil pan quick drain plug has been purchased.