May 2004

 MEETING, MAY 8, AT ACCOMACK COUNTY AIRPORT, 1.00 PM 

PICNIC ON TERMINAL PORCH

 Now that March winds and April showers have passed us by its time to shake out the cobwebs and spruce up your bird in preparation for wonderful May. The days are longer, evenings warmer, winds lighter, and so many activities to fly to.

We will have an informal picnic lunch at the terminal where we can eat and watch the planes fly in and out as well as report on some neat things going on with the club.

If you’re coming by car, feel free to bring a treat to share with the membership. If by air, bring us a good showy landing. (Flyers; NOTE there is construction of the new taxiway on the southeast side of runway 3).

Ozzie Hilderson is on his way back from Florida so hopefully will bring his amphib. To the meeting. (If there is a lot of rain before the meeting I’ll try to coax him to make a water landing in the ditch next to the runway). NOT!!

Some other nearby Fly/ins are, Chapter 6 UAA picnic on May16 at Hudgins field,Cobbs Creek VA. And Potomac Antique Aero Squadron Club Fly/in at Horn Point MD on 22 May, Crisfield Fly/in on June 12. Maxwell tells me there will be helicopter rides and mucho food goodies, especially barbecue prepared by our own esteemed chef, Paul Young.  If anyone has info on other Fly/ins let Jim or I know. Better yet, place it on our new website.

Dave Lumgair has developed a great web site ( geocities.com/eseaa108/ )  Check it out, you’ll like it. There is also a club E-mail address on YAHOO that can be used for info you wish to submit.

[email protected] 

Jim Rank has informed me that there is $528.50 in the club account. As no one wants the thankless task of treasurer, Jim has tapped me to co- treasurer with him.

Ken  Rank recently visited the new airspace museum at Dulles Airport. He was very impressed and suggests we should get a club trip together to see for ourselves. Be sure to express your views on a trip at the meeting.

I have recently flown into Paul Young’s, Jim Rank’s, and  Campbell field(ex Kellam) and report them to be in good shape. Campbell has a new tractor for grass cutting which, through the generous loan of a mower deck by Gil Zeltwanger, is now getting in shape. I have been cutting as often as possible but we need volunteers to put in some time whenever you can. He is more than willing to have us be a part of the re-emergence of the Airport  The least we can do is an hour here and there.

                                                     “RUMORS”

 Jim rank is nearing completion of his new Ldg. Gear and hopes to be flying soon.

 Dave Lumgair is waiting for Savannah to complete testing of the new wing.  His landing field is waiting for approval.

 Preston Smith is working on his new project and is trying to adapt the engine mounts. Any Ideas?

 I  am planning on crossing the pond to Club 6’s fly/in may16. Anyone wishing to fly in formation with me, LET’S DO IT.  Contact Ray Gefken (60mph or slower)

 Accomack County Airport is having a partial taxiway installed so there is much construction equipment about. Keep Alert.

  That’s all for this month  SEE YA all at the Accomack Airport Saturday may 8^th at 1:00 PM rain or shine. Call or E-mail Jim  or me so we can order some nice stuff for the picnic.       [email protected]     [email protected] 

                                       MEETING, FLY/IN SCHEDULE

May 8……….Meeting and picnic, Accomack County Airport rain or shine.

May 16……...Chptr 6, Robert Garret Memorial Fly/in, picnic,Hudgins field VA

May 22……..Antique Classic Aero Club Fly/in, Horn point MD Airfield open 21^st, 22nd,

                       23^rd. Camping available. CALL Mike Strieter 301-490-6759

June 12……..Meeting at Crisfield annual fly/in, Vince Jordans’ hangar

                       Note: This is a big fly/in. Come prepared to see hundreds of planes and          

                        Attractions including helicopter rides.                                                        July 10……...Meeting and pig roast at Paul Youngs’ airfield (food so good, you’ll be

                       Over gross on takeoff.)

August 14…..Meeting and picnic at Ray Sawyers’ airfield. Come visit a great private air

                        Strip on the Eastern Shore. ( Beware the pair of eagles that nest nearby

                        and might just fly with you in the pattern..)

Sep. 11.…….Meeting and picnic at Jim Ranks’ airfield. ( A perrenial favorite with lots

                      Of local neighbors  out to watch the planes come and go.) Jim and lois  put 

                      On a bountiful feast.

Check our web site for locations or Call Jim Rank 757-442-9714 or Ray Gefken

757-442-2276

Anyone with great places to fly out to, Let us know  and or send to web site,

 [email protected]