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Chapter 147 Newsletter Highlights
January 2000
Member Profile - Matt Hinkle Matt Hinkle’s obvious attraction to aviation appeared when he was about eight years old. He would outstretch his arms and soar off the back of the couch totally lost in a fantasy of flight. That excitement has not diminished over the years. Every flight in a plane renews his imagination and the awe of flying. Matt took a few hours of flight instruction twenty-two years ago at an airport in Chagrin Falls, OH. Although he enjoyed the experience, family obligations took a priority for awhile. Years later, after flying commercially to see his son in the military, the aviation bug bit again. He took some lessons from Dave Garra at Sunset Strip Airport. He also attended ground school and was licensed from Skypark Airport in Wadsworth, OH. He now has close to 110 hours. Matt would love to build a plane someday but really does not have the facilities to make it possible right now. If he had the chance, he would build a metal airplane something like a 701 Zenair. When asked just what makes flying so special , Matt responded that there is no other time when he feels he is so in charge of his fate. An EAA member since the eighties, Matt feels it is important that the group try to attract more young members. He wonders if increased support of the Young Eagle program would bring new families to the organization. He sees the need to expand our membership. Nancy, Matt’s wife, was nervous during her first flight with Matt as pilot in command. She held on tightly and barely opened her eyes. She made up her mind that the next trip would be better. She helped preflight the plane for the second trip and enjoyed her short hop to Carroll Co. Airport for breakfast. Matt is a machinist for the Trio Precisioneering Company located in Eastlake, OH. He drives a fifty mile one-way trip to work. He originally took the position as a temporary job but finds himself still employed there after twelve years. A big part of his working life has been as a machinist. Did you know that Matt has a nickname? It is "Darling." He says that when he is called that name through clenched teeth he knows that he is in trouble. He is called Darling just about everyday. Those of us who know Matt are not surprised. Just teasing you Matt. We love ya and are very happy you are part of the chapter. Meeting Minutes – Sunday, December 19, 1999 The meeting was called to order by President Bill Sibila at 1:00 p.m. Approximately thirty-five members and spouses were present. A moment of silence was observed. President Bill Sibila shared witty words of wisdom and expressed his pleasure in serving as an officer during 1999. He also thanked everyone for the help in making the year a success. A progress report was given on the club Tri-Pacer project. The highlight of the information was the near completion of the interior. Eileen Hawk generously donated the attractive blue material used for cabin walls, door panels, etc. The EAA calendars arrived and some were distributed after the meeting. The cost was $7.50 per calendar. Members were reminded to please pick up their order and make their payment as soon as possible. An example of the new registration sheets was shown to the group for new and existing members. These will be used to update files. All money donated by members to purchase the club Tri-Pacer project months ago has been returned. It was decided that radios for the plane should be purchased at a later date after the membership decides how the plane will be used. Susie Richardson thanked the group for their contributions of articles and information for the 1999 newsletter. She is looking forward to more collaboration in the future. The brief meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. followed by the annual Christmas party. Respectfully submitted, David Richardson
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| The 1999 Christmas Party! |