How do you get to Sunset Strip Airport?
June 2000
Member Profile - Larry Isgro
“It takes three hands and three feet to fly a helicopter. It is
basically an unstable aircraft.” said Larry Isgro. Larry should know. He has flown helicopters for over eighteen years. He said, “Learning to hover was the hardest part. The controls are so sensitive. The smallest movement can cause the helicopter to change position by several feet.” He went on to explain that there was a saying that helicopters fly because the fast moving blades beat up the air so much that the air finally gives up.Most of his helicopter hours were logged while in the National Guard.
Larry not only has an instrument rating for helicopters, he also has
airplane ratings for single engine, multi engine, and instrument. His wife, Sally Ann, was a driving force behind Larry’s achievements as a pilot. She encouraged him to pursue his piloting goals.Looking back, Larry feels his uncle was also a big influence in his
interest in flight. He was a military pilot and later became a corporate pilot. He used to tell Larry such exciting stories about flying that it convinced him that he, too, should learn to fly.Larry had one flight with a friend that was not an ideal situation. They
had planned to trip to Kitty Hawk, NC. They stopped in West Virginia, refueled and checked weather to their destination. No storms were noted so they took off. About thirty minutes into the flight, they ran into a horrible storm. They could not find a decent hole to break through to land so they pushed on with lighting and thunder all around them. It was a very bumpy ride but they finally got beyond the storm. Guess it was just one of those quick storms that can pop up on a hot summer day.As a goal, Larry would like to someday fly over the Alaskan highway with
his wife. He has heard the 6,000 mile trip has absolutely breathtaking scenery.Larry has worked for the US Postal Service for over twenty years. He has
worked at the Canton branch and now for the city of Akron. He monitors the machinery that cancels the mail.Herb Snyder, a late member of EAA Chapter 147, introduced Larry to the EAA
group around 1991. Larry has since held the EAA office of president.Although Larry does not own a plane now, he would like to own one again in
the future. He would like to be able to fly to see his children and simply enjoy the sound of the wind, the views, the smell of leather and gas and the freedom that flight allows. We wish Larry luck in all his endeavors.
Meeting Minutes – Sunday, May 21,2000
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. A moment of silence was
observed. Approximately 30 members were present.
Several pieces of mail were brought to the member’s attention such as a
flyer on the upcoming EAA chapter leader’s workshop, various EAA fly ins,
and videos available for loan.The Colt is now flying, although the compression appears to be bad. The valves may need some work. Applications to fly the plane are available.
Information needed to complete the form includes the pilot’s ratings, date of recent medical, date of recent BFR, pilot’s license number, etc.
Only four of the pilots who contracted to fly the Colt have paid for their club insurance. Members were asked to submit payment as soon as possible.
Don Rathbun suggested a way for our chapter to get coverage in the local newspaper. Two newspaper staff names were given as contact people. A brief history of EAA Chapter 147 could be submitted for their review. They would need at least a three week lead time for any events. Susie Richardson was asked to type an article for submission.
Steve Oxley offered spec sheets on his Pixie aircraft to the group.
Dave and Nedra Guerra were introduced to the chapter members. He has agreed to be the flight instructor to check members out in the Colt. Ideally, he would like to do a couple of members on the same day. He can be contacted at 1447 New England Drive S. E., North Canton, OH 44720 Phone (330) 494-4888. Dave has over 20,000 hours of flight time.
Numerous calls have come in about Opal’s KR2 project. One pilot from Georgia seemed especially interested. He may visit the project soon. Members may be needed to help load the plane if purchased.
Bob McGowan gave a brief description of the building progress on the club planes.
The 50/50 raffle was won by Don Rathbun and a caller ID unit was won by Erv Lance.
The meeting was adjourned, followed by a covered dish cookout.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Richardson