STRAIGHTAND LEVEL

The Bylaws of our EAA Antique /Classic Division

state that our Officers and Directors shall serve two
year terms, with two officers and half of the Directors
to be elected each year, thus staggering the terms. As
directed, the Board appointed a nominating committee
of six Division members in good standing. Following
the procedures as outlined in the Division Bylaws, the
committee reports qualified nominating petitions have
been received for each Officer and Director position open
for election in 1982. Elsewhere in this issue is a resume
of each nominee that includes a photo and a descrip-
tion of the nominee's experience and background.
From time to time in The VINTAGE AIRPLANE,
mention is made of our current Officers and Directors.
Some of you may wonder where they are during the
EAA International Convention at Oshkosh. Rest as-
sured that each is present and endures a long week
of functional activity to insure the success of the Con-
vention. To acquaint you with them during the upcom-
ing Convention, a brief description of the duties of
each is given.
I, your president, am your Management Conven-
tion Chairman for the Division and can usually be
found in the general area of the Division's Headquar-
ters at the Red Barn. Vice President Jack Winthrop
is Co-Chairman of the Division forum activities and
assists in the daily programming of our Division-
related forums. Spending his entire week with the
EAA Aviation Foundation's Mini-Museum, Secretary
Kelly Viets directs the displays and programming.
Treasurer Buck Hilbert has numerous assignments,
basically with functions of the EAA Aviation Founda-
tion as a Trustee; but he can readily be seen daily and
gives assistance to the Division.
Our Directors each have specific duties, beginning
with Ron Fritz and Jack Winthrop who organize, sched-
ule and man our Division forum tent in the main forum
area of the Convention site.
After the EAA National Judging Committee was
formed, Claude Gray relinquished his duties as Chief
Antique Judge to devote his time to coordinate the ac-
tivities throughout the EAA Judging systems. Replac-
ing Claude will be capable Dale Gustafson who has
served as Co-Chairman of Antique judging and awards
for several years.
Heading up the Classic judging and awards will be
George York, who along with his volunteer judges, will
have his hands full judging the estimated count of over
600 classic aircraft.
General press coverage of the International Con-
vention is widespread and the Convention press head-
quarters is located near the FAA control tower. As
various requests are made for specific areas of the
Convention, Al Kelch and wife Lois have maintained
a Division Press area to assist the media with their
requests regarding antique and classic aircraft. Al has
been responsible for many articles, radio spots, inter-
views and even TV coverage we might not have re-
ceived without his expertise.
Director Bob Kesel has recently retired from his
business life, purchased property in Florida and has
2 JUNE 1982
By Brad Thomas
President
Antique/ClassicDivision
been excused from specific duties during the Conven-
tion this year. He will, however, be available for as-
signed duties.
A Trustee of the EAA Aviation Foundation and
member of the EAA Capital Campaign National Steer-
ing Committee, Director Morton Lester has been as-
signed duties during the Convention that will remove
him from the basic Division area; however, Morton's
roots lie with our Division and he can often be found
with his friends in the Red Barn area.
Who can say enough about the leadership and volun-
teers who direct the parking of arriving aircraft during
our International Convention? Our Division handles
about 50% of the show aircraft parking and flight-
line safety during Convention week. Our work begins
days before the official start of the Convention in set-
ting up the grounds with markers, numbers and the
necessary requirements to prepare for the tremendous
number of arrivals. Director Art Morgan will be our
Division's Chairman of parking and flightline safety
again this year. Serving as Co-Chairman of our Divi-
sion Management will be John Turgyan who will also
perform as chairman of our picnic and entertainment
functions. Steve Wittman, appointed to our Division
Board as a representative of our parent EAA Board
has duties assigned to EAA functions.
Our Division advisors, Ed Burns, Jack Copeland,
Stan Gomoll, Butch Joyce, Gene Morris, Roy Redman
and Wes Schmid have various duties both during the
Convention and at EAA Headquarters. Their continued
effort, ranging from Convention manpower to over-
seeing our Division displays in the EAA Museum,
greatly contribute toward the success of our EAA
Antique /Classic Division.
Several thoughts prompted the comments this month.
Among our flying interests we read The VINTAGE AIR-
PLANE and we attend the EAA International Con-
vention at Oshkosh. The relation among our Officers,
Directors and Advisors and the membership appears
dim at times. Who they are and what they do to make
your Convention a success is the primary motive in
illustrating the volunteer effort given to make your
organization what it is and what we want it to be. We
are proud of these many volunteers who spend count-
less hours bringing our membership the pleasure and
fellowship that EAA and its Divisions are all about.
When you attend a fly-in, meet at your local airport,
or attend Oshkosh, make it a point to visit these fine
people and voice your appreciation for their volunteer
work to promote sport aviation.
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PUBLICATION OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC.
OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFTASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 229, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130
COPYRIGHT1982EAAANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION,INC., ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
JUNE 1982 VOLUME 10 NUMBER 6
OFFICERS
President Vice-President
W. Brad Thomas,Jr. JackC.Winthrop
301 Dodson Mill Road Route 1, Box 111
Pilot Mountain,NC 27041 Allen,TX 75002
919/368-2875 Home 214/727-5649
919/368-2291 Office
Secretary Treasurer
M.C. " Kelly" Viets E. E. "Buck" Hilbert
7745 W. 183rd SI. P.O.Box 145
Stilwell ,KS 66085 Union,IL60180
913/681-2303 Home 815/923-4591
913/782-6720 Office
DIRECTORS
Ronald Fritz Robert E. Kesel John R. Turgyan
15401 SpartaAvenue 455 Oakridge Drive 1530 Kuser Road
Kent City,MI 49330 Rochester ,NY 14617 Trenton,NJ 08619
616/678-5012 716/342-3170 609/585- 2747
Claude L. Gray,Jr. Morton W. Lester S.J.Wittman
9635 Sylvia Avenue P.O. Box 3747 Box 2672
Northridge,CA 91324 Martinsville,VA 24112 Oshkosh ,WI 54901
213/349-1338 703/632-4839 414/235-1265
Dale A.Gustafson ArthurR.Morgan GeorgeS.York
7724 Shady Hill Drive 3744 North 51st Blvd . 181 SlobodaAve.
Indianapolis,IN 46274 Milwaukee,WI 53216 Mansfield,OH 44906
317/293-4430 414/442-3631 419/529-4378
AI Kelch Roy Redman
66 W. 622 N. Madison Ave Rt. I,Box 39
Cedarburg,WI 53012 Kilkenny,MN 56052
414/377-5886 507/ 334-5922
ADVISORS
. Ed Burns
Stan Gomoll Gene Morris
1550Mt. Prospect Road 104290th Lane,NE 27ChandelleDrive
Des Plaines,IL60018 Minneapolis,MN 55434 Hampshire,IL60140
31 21298-7811 6121784-1172 3121683-3199
John S.Copeland Espie M. Joyce,Jr. S.H. " Wes" Schmid
9JoanneDrive Box468 2359 Lefeber Road
Westborough,MA01581 Madison,NC 27025 Wauwatosa,WI 53213
617/366-7245 919/427-0216 414/771-1545
PUBLICATION STAFF
PUBLISHER EDITOR
Paul H. Poberezny Gene R. Chase
ASSOC. EDITOR EDITORIALASSISTANTS
George A. Hardie,Jr. Norman Petersen Pat E"er
FRONT COVER ... This Fairchild BACK COVER ...Stinson ModelT Tri-
F-24W, N81222, SIN W46123 received motor owned and restored by Chuck
the Grand Champion Classic Award at Andreas, Bill Brennand and Byron
Sun ' n Fun ' 82. Owner is Martin D. Frederi cksen of Neenah, WI . Photo by
Propst (EAA 187781, AlC 7113), 2607 Jack Cox at Sun ' n Fun '82. See story
Hirsch Ave. , Jacksonville, FL 32203. on page 6.
See Fly-In story on page 6.
(Jack Cox Photo)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Straight and Level ...By Brad Thomas ............ 2
AlCNews ...By Gene Chase ..... ... ....... .... ... 4
Mystery Plane ..................................... 5
1982 Sun ' N Fun Fly-In ...By Lois Kelch ........... 6
The Waco ZPF-6 ...by Bob Wilson ... ............. 10
" L" Plane Lineage . . , By E. E. "Buck" Hilbert . . .. .. 12
The Restoration Of A Fleet " Cornell " - C-GCWC ...
By Jack L.Stead ......... . . ......... . . ...... ... 15
Turkey Day At Kelch' s- The Last OfThe Best . ..
By Ted Kaston ...............,................. 17
Notice of Annual Business Meeting and Election
ofOfficersand Directors ....................... 20
Borden' sAeroplane Posters From The 1930's .... ... 22
CalendarOf Events ............................... . 24
LettersToThe Editor. .. ..... . ... .. . ... ... . .... .. . . 25
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criticism and welcome anyreport of inferiormerchandise obtained through ouradvertising so that corrective measures can be taken.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE3
VINTAGEAIRPLANEREPAIRMAN'S
CERTIFICATE
We are still seeking responses from members ex-
pressing their views, pro or con, regarding a Repair-
man's Certificate for the restorers of vintage aircraft. If
EAA President Paul Poberezny receives a sufficient
number of positive responses, he will pursue the matter
with FAA. As time goes on, more and more A & P me-
chanics enter the field with no knowledge of the special
maintenance and care requirements of most of the vin-
tage aircraft flying today. Most owners and restorers of
these planes are intimately familiar with every "nut and
bolt" in the machine, so who would be better qualified to
perform the annual re-licensing inspection.
Builders of homebuilt aircraft can be issued a Repair-
man's Certificate by FAA for the specific plane they
created and thus accept the responsibility for proper
maintenance and re-licensing procedures for their pride
and joy. We strongly feel this same privilege should be
made available to those restorers of vintage planes who
qualify and desire to apply for it.
AIRWORTHINESS ALERT
The rear spar of a Luscombe 8E was found to be
severely corroded where the steel attachment fitting is
riveted to the spar. The corrosion was not visible without
removing the steel fitting. The corrosion was discovered
while installing a steel fitting on the front spar in com-
pliance with AD 79-25-05.
ANZANILONGSTERPROGRESS
REPORT
From the April 1982 Newsletter of the Oregon An-
tiquers, the Anzani Longster being built by Tim Talen
and his group of students and volunteers is looking
mighty good. The tail surfaces are covered and through
silver, the wings are ready for cover, and the fuselage is
getting final fit on controls, instruments, floorboards,
etc.
Tim needs a pair of wheels for the project. Must be
14-15 inch rim and adaptable to one inch axle ... brakes
optional. Contact Tim Talen, c/o Oregon Antiquers,
P.O. Box 613, Creswell, OR 97426. Phone 503/895-
3859.
EAA FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN
The EAA campaign to raise some $10 million for its
new museum and headquarters at Oshkosh, WI got off
to a fine start in t he East with a banquet in Washington
in the National Air and Space Museum building. Hon-
orary Chairman of the campaign, Senator Barry Gold-
water of Arizona was on hand and gave an enthusiastic
speech on the occasion. Other fine remarks were made
by Paul and Tom Poberezny and "Pete" Parish who is
the national chairman. Some 60 prominent aviation peo-
ple attended the banquet.
HAMILTON STANDARD
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
A recent AD on all Hamilton Standard hydromatic
propellers requires disassembly and inspection by June
19, 1982 and thereafter each eighteen months. EAA,
t hrough the efforts of Charlie Schuck and Harry Zeisloft
is looking into all sources in the offices of the FAA and
NTSB in Washington and Chicago to try to understand
the basis for this action.
To date it appears the NTSB made this recommenda-
tion to FAA on the basis of one incident. There have
been no accidents involved.
The other thing we can't understand is although the
proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on
February 2, 1981 there has not been one single comment
from the field. This is unheard of in our memory. The
only single comment came from Hamilton Standard,
apparently supporting the adoption of their own Service
Instruction to cover themselves from a liability stand-
point.
We'll keep you informed.
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
FOR CESSNAS
The FAA recently issued an AD covering several
Cessna models including the 17GA and 17GB which
have been modified to mount the 150 through 180 hp
Lycoming engines in accordance with certain STCs. The
AD requires a one-time inspection and modification, if
necessary, of the engine crankcase breather tube to in-
corporate an acceptable alternate vent. This action is
necessary to prevent complete vent blockage if the exit
is obstructed by ice. Ice blockage of this vent may in-
crease engine crankcase pressure to a level that will
cause the front crankcase seal to be forced out, which
may result in loss of engine oil and engine failure.
UNIVERSALTIRE COMPANY
NEEDS HELP
From Leo Opdyke's WORLD WAR I AEROPLANES,
April, 1982 issue . . . Bob Dorsett, 2327 Meadow Dr.,
Pittsburgh, PA, is building the world's most authentic
D.VIII, and in his hunt for wheels and tires, got in touch
with Universal Tire Co., 2650 Columbia Ave., Lancaster,
PA 17603 (Ann Klein, ref). Ann raises two problems, and
requests help - maybe in numbers of inquiries:
1. Universal pays insurance of $4200/year to cover
their liability in connection with sales of antique/new
tires for aircraft use (not display, or automobiles). Would
an insurance-minded member be able to suggest a better
way, or could the cost for a year be shared among buyers
of a group of tires? Otherwise UT will discontinue
manufacturing and sales.
2. UT has molds for Goodyear airwheels 30x13x6 and
25xllx4; FAA requirements for TSO and STC cost $20-
25,000 for the testing, which gets spread across unit tire
cost. UT would like to make and sell these tires, but need
help with the cost.
Please get in touch with Ann, Bob, or WWI AERO-
PLANES, 15 Crescent Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
(The UT catalog includes goodies like 3.25xI6, 4x19,
2.5xI5 . ..)
4 JUNE 1982
FIRST INTERNATIONALEAA
ULTRALIGHTCONVENT10N
ANNOUNCED
Paul H. Poberezny, President of EAA, announced to-
day the FirstAnnual International EAA Ultralight Con-
vention will be heldatWittmanFieldinOshkoshon Sep-
tember3 through 6 (Labor Day weekend).
The International EAA Ultralight Convention will
feature educational forums, workshops and flight activi -
ties. It will utilize the excellentEAA facilities already in
place, including campgrounds.
Poberezny said, "There has been so much enthusi-
asmandinterestintheultralightmovementatourregu-
lar EAA Oshkosh Fly-In Convention, we have felt the
need for a separate educational and recreational activity
for ultralight enthusiasts. This annual EAA Ultralight
Convention has been under consideration for some time
and it is the fulfillment of many dreams." Robert Ring,
EAA Ultralight Assn. President, agreed, "I'm sure this
will be theworld's largestand mostcomprehensiveultra-
lightactivity."Ring, anairlinepilot, alsosaid,"TheEAA
Oshkosh Fly-In Convention has long been the Mecca for
sport and general aviation enthusiasts the world over.
With the support ofEAA and the full use of EAA Osh-
kosh facilities, I'm sure that the International EAA
Ultralight Convention will have the same respect and
reputation."
Poberezny added, "The Ultralight Convention has
the full support of the directors and officers ofthe EAA
and the EAA Ultralight Assn. and I'm sure we can de-
pend on the usual great support and cooperation from
the City of Oshkosh, the surrounding communities and
Winnebago County."
The International EAA Ultralight Convention is
sponsored by the EAA and the EAA Aviation Founda-
tion.
Further details on the First Annual International
EAA Ultralight Convention will be announced in the
nearfuture.
EARHART'S FLIGHTTO BE
FINISHED ...AGAIN?
An Associated Press news release in the April 23,
1982 issue of the Milwaukee Sentinel stated that
Grace McGuire ofRumson, NJwants to finish the flight
that Amelia Earhart was making when she vanished
nearly 45 years ago on July 2, 1937. We wonder ifMs.
McGuire is aware thatEAA member Ann Pellegreno of
Story City, Iowa flew a Lockheed 10 (like Earhart's)
around the world to commemorate the 30th anniversary
ofthe famous aviatrix's lastflight. OnJuly 1, 1967 Ann
and her three crewmen flew over Howland Island at 50
feet and dropped a wreathinmemoryofAmelia Earhart.
IT'STIME FOR A DUES INCREASE
The Officers and Directors of the AntiqueIClassic
Division have announced an increase in the annual
membership dues from $14.00 to $18.00 effective Sep-
tember 1, 1982 for currentEAA members. The last dues
increase was in 1976whenthey were raised from $10.00
to $14.00.
The new dues rate for non-EAA members will be
$28.00 effective September 1, 1982. This rate includes
12 months of The VINTAGE AIRPLANE, and does o ~
include SPORT AVIATION.
MYSTERY PLANE
The June Mystery Plane photo was sent in by Fred
Quinn (EAA 28017, A/C 833), 649 Folsom St. So., St.
Petersburg, FL 33707. While the type of aircraft was
quite popular back in the 1930s, the mystery in this
photo is the engine installed. The airframe was stolen
after the factory closed and was never registered to an
individual. Does anyone know what eventually hap-
pened to it?
The April 1982 Mystery Plane, supplied by Mike
Rezich, was known asthe Rosa Sport (notto be confused
with the Rose Parakeet), one ofabout four built in the
Chicago area.It originally hada 90 hp LeBlond and, ac-
cording to Mike, the last owner was a Chicago doctor
who installed the Wright J-4. Mike writes, the Rosa
Sport "used to climb like an Otis elevator. The doc used
his own gas additive - ether. The J-4 used to develop
about 240 hpon take-off; he finally blew theengine.The
metalwork was all 60 thousandths galvanized iron
sheet."
A correct response was sent in by J. Reid Patterson
whose letter follows.
DearMr. Hardie:
I'm back again. The Mystery Plane on page 15 of
April VINTAGE AIRPLANE isa Rose J-4. I haditinmy
collection in the '30s. The view I have is full side view,
takenatthesamelocation. Looks like itwastakenatthe
same time. Since I used to trade pictures with Mike
Rezich, it is possible he took the pic, but again there
were quite a number of youngsters interchanging pic-
tures. The numberonthe rudderis 10749.
Added note on yourpicture ofHoward DGA-8. I have
a picture of the prototype DGA-7 with X license,
X-14835.
Bestwishes,
J. Reid Patterson
(EAA 117339, A/C 5041)
P.O. Box 163
Whitewater, WI 53190
Correct responses were also sentinby JamesJ. Dean
of Sanford, NC and Edward C. Wegner of Plymouth,
WI.
ByLoisKelch
(EAA3567A, Ale700A)
7018 W. BonniwellRoad
Mequon, WI 53092
I
1982 SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN
(Photos byAl&<Lois Kelch ExceptAsNoted)
The 8th Annual Sun ' n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland,
Florida, March 14-20, 1982 was a tremendous success
for EVERYONE - from the hardworking volunteers
who made it work, to the thousands of people who at-
tend and are happy to be there and be a part of it;
whether they are pilots who flew their aircraft in from
near and far, or the interested public who normally
wouldn't have the opportunity to view such an array of
all facets of aviation. In spite of economic conditions and
high aviation fuel prices, the attendance broke previous
records. Not to be outdone, Florida's weather cooperated
100% every day with sunny days and temperatures in
the 80s and low 90s, with nary a drop of rain and just
enough breeze to make it perfect.
Southern hospitality abounded to perfection at the
new Antique /Classic Headquarters building, offering a
delightful , comfortable respite from the day's activities.
Ably hosting the new building all week were Dan and
Fran Barnes, Titusville, FL and Gerry and Gene Crosby
of Jacksonville, Florida, representing the Florida chap-
ters, offering refreshing iced tea and delicious "crock-
pot" beans. The new building was started on December
27, 1981 with donations and all volunteer help; their
goal was to get it usable by the March 14 opening day.
They ran out of time and money at the same time, but
the goal was met and the building was very usable. With
added donations received from members and friends this
year, the balance of the interior will now be completed.
"Meet you at Headquarters" got to be a regular phrase
during the week. The building is spacious with ample
windows and doors, and a delightful front porch sport-
ing two swings, chairs and sitting space. Itwas also ideal
for watching the daily air shows and getting the oppor-
tunity to meet and chat with new acquaintances, as well
as old friends.
Also sporting a beautiful new building this year was
the hospitality center of the OX-5 Aviation Pioneers
where there was constant activity and the opportunity to
meet many of the pioneer greats. How wonderful to have
such a gathering of this elite group of early aviators. The
center was hosted by the three Florida OX-5 Wings.
At this point, I would like to commend those unsung
heroes - the judges! They work every day, all day long
to be sure each airplane is judged accurately and fairly.
The Awards & Judging Chairman was Milton Voight
of Lakeland, ably assisted by Antique Chief Judge
Donna Morris of Lakeland, and Classic Chief Judge
Dennis Gregory of Homasassa, and their group of dedi-
cated judges. The Judges Headquarters this year was a
brand new, two room building. The front portion was for
information where anyone with a judging question was
assisted and the other room was the Conference Room
where the judges met and evaluated each airplane after
being judged by the teams of judges. This all made for a
very organized and efficient system.
Walking around the showplane parking area, pen and
paper in hand, I talked with some of the people who
helped make this fly-in "one of the best ever". Their
stories and pictures follow.
6JUNE 1982
Dick and Katie Gehring and their son of Radnor, PA at their
first Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, shown in front of their 1944 Beech
Staggerwing,
Jim ,.,
drOve ta: (EAA 12362 .
the EAA Lakeland f 2) and hi .
MUseu..., rom their h s father St
,., s 1903 ome ' eVe (E
Wright l y ~ ~ Lak,e GenevAA 137772)
engine, a, W, to run
1936 STINSON RELIANT SR-8C, NC17116
Owner: Roy Redman
(EAA 83604,A IC 6600)
Rt. 1, Box 39
Kilkenny, MN 56052
Roy purchased the 1936 Stinson in December 1973
in Oregon, and it was a "flying basket case". He had
been looking for this plane for a long time because he
had his very first airplane ride in 1936 in a plane just
like it. Hisfirst memoryofflying was as a child in Fargo
where he watched the local hero aviator Ole Anderson
flying passengers in a Stinson and he still remembers
the thrill ofthatfirst ride. Thus wasborn hislove offly-
ingthathasbeenwithhimeversince.Roy startedoutas
a corporate pilot, flying 182s, 210s and Bonanzas, but
has been with Northwest Orient Airlines since 1965, a
decision he is glad he made.
The Restoration of the Stinson began in the Fall of
1974 and was concluded in 1980. During those six long
years of restoration, every measure was taken to make
the aircraft authentically original to properly represent
its exact 1936appearance. (Roy saidhesentfor and used
the AntiqueIClassic Judging Manual on restoring air-
planes and followed all of the instructions.) Upon com-
pletion in 1980he flew to the AAA Fly-In atBlakesburg,
Iowa and won Grand Champion.
Roy and his 18yearold nephew, David LeClaire flew
from Minnesota to Lakeland with clear weather all the
way,leavingSaturday,stoppingovernightatTullahoma,
Tennessee and arriving at Lakeland Sunday noon. The
total flying time was 8\4 hours, cruising at 63% power
at143 mph.
The Stinson had a crowd around itconstantly during
.the Fly-In, with everyone admiring its elegant beauty.
Well , Roy's hard work and perseverence paidoffand the
Stinson won Antique Grand Champion - a well de-
served honor. Sharing in the honors were Roy's wife
Judie and two small sons, a very happyfamily indeed.
THE 1929 PEPSI-COLA TRAVEL AIR
Pilot: Suzanne Asbury Oliver
Winter Haven, FL
When you see the Pepsi-Cola Travel Air plane land
after doing the skywriting routine, you are a little sur-
prised to see a lovely young lady emerge. That young
lady is SuzanneAsbury Oliver, ofWinterHaven,Florida
who hasbeen doing the routine for three years.
Suzanne started flying at 14 and soloed at 16, and
was an instructor for 1% years. She heard Pepsi was
lookingfor a skywriterandshe applied for thejob, along
with many others, even though her only tail-dragger
time was in a Taylorcraft. She flew her "audition" in a
Super Cub. She was chosen and then had to learn the
skywriting technique. The routine is plotted out on the
ground and computed in seconds and compass headings,
like an aerobatic routine. Jack Strayer worked it out
withherandthensaid"Go do it!" Hetalkedherthrough
it from the ground and she did O.K. She says the secret
is doingthe samethingthe sameway everytime, count-
ing and watching compass headings. Ifyou should lose
your place,you haveto go down about200', read it,then
go back up and pick up where you left off. (One time
over Chicago on a freezing cold day she wrote "PPepsi".
She realized ittoo late- there itwas for all to see - so
whenshegot down she told them itwas because she was
so CCold!)
Suzanne is a bride ofone month. She met her hand-
some husband Steve at the Kentucky Derby last year
where she was doing her Pepsi skywriting routine, and
hewastowingbannersinhisStearman.Theyhada long-
distance courtship due to their professions but love con-
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 7
queredall, and now to theirknowledge, they aretheonly
skywritingI banner towing husbandIwife team in the
world. Congratulations newlyweds - keep 'em flying.
1928 SPEEDWlNG TRAVEL AIR NC5283
Owner: Fred Ware
(EAA 166620)
5504 OakwayDrive
Lakeland, FL33085
Here is a story ofthe complete dedication ofa young
man and his commitment to restore a beautiful old air-
plane.
Fred worked at the Lakeland Airport and though he
didn't own a plane of his own, he attended fly-ins and,
seeing the beautiful old planes he decided to "join the
crowd" and restore one of his own. Through an ad he
found the basket case Travel Air in Miami in 1974 and
thus started seven long years ofperseverance and hard
work. Working along with Fred and encouraging him
were his father and mother. In 1975 Fred married Bon-
nie andshejoinedthe restoration teamalso. They moved
the plane to Brandon, Florida, which meant a 60 mile
round trip three tofour times a week.
The big day ofthe maiden flight finally arrived and
theirfriend, Joe Araldi testflew the Travel Airfor them
in October 1981; everything worked really well the very
first time. Fred and Mike Araldi (Joe's son) were flying
formation with Joe in Mike's Command-Aire, taking air
to airpicturesofthe memorable occasion.
Itis a regal airplane with its black and orange paint
scheme. The dedication and hard work paid off for the
Wares when the Travel Air won the BestBiplane trophy
atthe Fly-In.
Now thattheyhaveall thistimeontheirhands, what
are they going to do? Well , look for another antique air-
plane to restore, that'swhat!
1931 STINSON TRIMOTOR MODEL T
Owners: Bill Brennand
(EAA 13078, AIC4061)
3282 W. Breezewood Lane
Neenah, WI 54956
Byron Fredericksen
(EAA 137397, AIC4740)
3240 W.Breezewood Lane
Neenah, WI 54956
Chuck Andreas
(EAA 97349)
3224 W. Breezewood Lane
Neenah, WI 54956
One ofthe mosthistoric and popular airplanes atthe
Fly-In was the beautifully restored 1931 Stinson Tri-
motor Airliner, flown in from Wisconsin by Bill Bren-
nand of Neenah, Wisconsin, with Dave Jameson as co-
pilot. There wasalwaysa bigcrowdaroundthehuge air-
plane and many eagerly purchased tickets for a 15 min-
ute ride to see what airline flying was like 50 years ago.
AI, Claude Grayand Ijoinedtheotherpassengerson one
oftheflights. Thethree225 hpLycomingenginessound-
ed powerful andsmooth. The piloton the flight was Dick
Schmidt who flies for Air Wisconsin but was honored
that he had been asked to come to Florida to help pilot
the plane during the Fly-In. As we taxied out for take-
off the plane caught everyone's attention and cameras
clicked away. The flight was exciting and every window
offered a view ofthe beautiful areaofLakeland.
The Stinson is co-owned by Bill Brennand, Byron
Fredericksen and Chuck Andreas, all of Neenah, Wis-
consin. The herculean effort of these three men to re-
build thisairplane andrestore itto itsoriginal grandeur
is to be lauded indeed. You've heard of "basket cases"
8JUNE 1982
.j f hiS Stinson T.ri-
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{center) in front 0 f Oshkosh, WIS-
Co-owner Wittman :each, Florida.
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motor, RopP (nght) of 0
consin and e
- thisdidn'tevenhave a basket.The planewasfound in
Fairbanks, Alaska, and because ofits extremedeteriora-
tion itwas not known ifitcould even be restored. How-
ever, research determined that much technical data was
available and that a complete restoration was possible.
Getting the plane from Alaska to Wisconsin took long,
arduous, discouraging years ofwork, trucking down the
Alaska highway, across Canadaand finally to Neenah.
Therestorationwasstartedin 1977.Itisallnewfrom
the engines back and took five years of hard dedicated
work to produce thisvery rare and valuable antique air-
liner.
In the 1930s the Stinsons were in competition with
E. M. " Matty" l .
fixes the official ~ r ~ E A ~ 10118), Boca R (Golda Cox Photo)
replica SuperSol t: . laIrd Airplane Co aton, Florida af-
uIon. . nameplate to the
(GoldaCox Photo)
Matty and Elsie lairdproudlypose bytheSuperSolution.
the FordTrimotorsandbecause oftheirlow sellingprice
and low operating cost, they were able to operate for
about the same as railway pullman fares. The Stinson
carried 10 passengers, mail and 1::...ggage, and even
boasted havingtoiletfacilitic:; withhot andcold running
water. Itcruisesat120 mph, has a wingspanof60' and
is 43' long. There are two doors - one in the fuselage
leading up the narrow aisle, with five single seats on
each side tandem style, and one door to the cockpit for
the pilot andco-pilot to enter.
The restoration was completed in November 1981
and Mr. Richard Porter of the Milwaukee GADO office
issued the Airworthiness Certificate. It was first flown
on December 10, 1981, near the 50th anniversary of its
original first flight . Itpassed its flight test and was in
perfecttrimthefirsttime- a tributetothethreeowners
for their research, knowledge and dedication. You may
be interested to know they are all still good friends -
just the way when they started the project. The Stinson
won the "BestMonoplane" trophyatthe Fly-In.
Thank you Messrs. Brennand, Fredericksen and An-
dreas for keeping aviation hi story alive.
TRAVEL AIR 4000 NC397M
Owner: Tom Hegy
(EAA 6849)
P.O. Box 132
Hartford, WI 53027
Early March may mean Spring to most, but to Wis-
consinites it's still Winter and the experiences of300 to
400 BELOW zero are still very fresh in one's memory.
So the lure ofFlorida is very enticing and the added at-
traction of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In is absolutely irrest-
ible. So a very brave and rugged Tom Hegy eyes his
open cockpit Travel Air, bundles up in his snowmobile
suit, and leaves Wisconsin in windy 300 temperatures.
He arrived atTullahoma, Tennessee the first evening, a
very cold and shivering fellow. The next day dawned
rainy and foggy so his start was delayed, but he finally
got offand flew as far as LaFayette, Georgia, where he
was weathered in for 1V2 days. Itfinally cleared enough
for him to get to Thomasville, Georgia the next day.
Hoping to get an early start the following morning, he
awoke once again to fog. However, it cleared about 9:30
andhe arrived atLakelandbyafternoon- fourdaysand
15 hours flying time after leaving home. Lakeland of-
fered sunny skies and warm temperatures andTom was
seen everywhere all week long, enjoying everything the
Fly-Inhad to offer.
His beautiful Travel Air won the "Ladies' Choice"
award(ordid they meanbachelorTom?).
Tom visited usatourstrip atFrostproof, Florida and
then headed north once again. Following is an excerpt
from his letter advising ofhis return trip. "The sky was
clear all the way home. I just about froze to death
though. From northern Florida all the way home it was
cold and never got above 30. On Saturday morning at
Tullahoma it was in t he middle 20's! Oh well, that's the
price a person paysfor fun!"
This wasTom's thirdtripto Sun'n FuninhisTravel
Airand I gatheritwon't be hislast.
MATTY LAIRD'S SUPER SOLUTION
One of the highlights ofSun 'n Fun '82 was the dis-
pl ay of E. M. "Matty" Laird's Super Solution, the
famous racer, on loan from t he EAA Museum in Wis-
consin. In 1930 Laird's Solution was created as an
answer to the Travel Air Mystery Ship which had won
the Thompson race in 1929. In 1930, Laird's entry be-
came the first and only biplane to win a Thompson race.
The foll owing year the Super Solution was built and
pilotJimmyDoolittleflew itto victory inthe cross coun-
try Bendix race, also setting a transcontinental speed
record. Itwas eliminated from the Thompson race be-
cause of engine problems, but the Super Solution went
on to set manyotherspeed records.
The existence of this replica is a credit to members
of the Florida Sport Aviation Antique and Classic As-
sociation (FSAACA)and EAA Chapter37. In 1974 these
two groups dedicated themselves to restoring the Super
Solution, and with the help of the EAA Museum it was
completed in 1979. The plane wason di splay atOshkosh
'80 where Matty Laird and Jimmy Doolittle were re-
unitedin honoringceremonies. (Continued on Page 13)
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 9
ByBob Wilson
(EAA 9702,Ale 157)
9420N.W.125thAvenue
Ocala,FL32671
AllPhotos byBob Wilson andMikeKeedy
The rare and beautiful airplane pictured here is a
Waco ZPF-6, owned by Mike Keedy (EAA 98957, A IC
6972), a Purdue University mathematics professor.
In 1936 and 1937 the famous F-series Wacos reached
a pinnacle in the evolution of their design. In those years
the Waco Fs were produced and sold as the most beauti-
ful and deluxe sport biplanes in the U.S. The fastest of
the F-models since the introduction of the F-series in
1930, these beautiful airplanes were outstanding per-
formers.
In 1936 and 1937, the cabin model Wacos were
heavily favored by the buying public, and the deluxe
sport models were expensive (basic price in 1936 was
$7835 .. . a lot of money back then). In the two years of
their production, the company manufactured exactly
eight of these airplanes, all under ATC #586.
Fitted with the Jacobs L-4 engine of 245 hp, the air-
planes were designated as model YPF and were fitted
with a blister engine cowl. With the Jacobs L-5 engine
of 285 hp they were designated ZPF and were fitted with
a smooth cowl. Those that were manufactured in 1936
were called F-6s and those manufactured in 1937 were
called F-7s, with one exception. The last F-6 was not
completed until February, 1937, hence the manufacture
date is officially 1937.
The ZPFs were approved for Edo type 45-2880 floats,
and at least one of them was actually operated on floats
for a time. The Waco plant in Troy, Ohio built a total of
three ZPF-6s and two YPF-6s. They built two ZPF-7s
and one YPF-7, the latter sold in Japan. Of the eight F-6
10 JUNE 1982
and F-7 sport models built, there are two flying today,
this ZPF-6 and a ZPF-7 owned by Al Womack, a Delta
Airlines captain, from New Orleans, Louisiana.
The well-known Waco trainer of World War II, the
UPF-7, or PT-14, evolved from the previous Waco F
models and 600 of them were built under ATC #642.
The superficial similarity between the sport models and
the trainers is easily seen from a glance at photographs.
There are substantial differences between them, how-
ever. The sport models, the YPFs and ZPFs, were three-
place open cockpit biplanes boasting a sliding canopy
and heat for the rear cockpit which serves as the pilot's
"office". The front windshield is held in place by Dzus
fasteners and can be removed. The cockpit can then be
covered wi th a metal cover hatch.
The landing gear on the trainers was wider and
farther forward than on the sport models. The tread of
the trainers was 100", while the sport models used a 77"
tread, as did most of the cabin model Wacos. While the
trainers had a gas capacity of 50 gallons in two center-
section tanks, the sport models could carry an additional
25 gallons in two outboard tanks in the upper wings.
There are many internal differences between the sport
models and the trainers. Both the sport models and the
trainers used the one-piece Curtiss-Reed aluminum alloy
propeller as standard equipment. Options for the sport
models included controllable pitch propeller, landing
lights, flares, radio, wheel pants, cockpit cover, leather
upholstery and custom paint schemes.
The airplane featured here is a ZPF-6, the only one
with a 1937 date of manufacture. The original owner was
The Texas Company who bought the airplane in March
of 1937 and gave it the Texaco airplane number 25. It
was painted in the Texaco colors, red with white trim
and green pinstripe. The airplane was assigned to the
domestic sales department and was used in corporate
business for 3V2 years. It was then sold to Hawthorne
Flying Service of Charleston, South Carolina in Novem-
I
Arnold Nieman (EAA 10077, AlC 449) holds the upper left
wing panel. The bay for the 12.5 gal. outboard fuel tank (one
of two) is visible here.
ber, 1940. The original purchase price was $9716 and
the airplane was sold for $1200. Vital statistics of the
ZPF-6 are as follows:
ATC Number 586 1936 ZPF-6
3-place open land or sea biplane
L-5 Jacobs, 285 hp
Curtiss-Reed propeller #55501
Top Speed - 156 mph
Cruise Speed - 141 mph
Landing Speed - 45 mph
Climb, First Minute - 1250 ft.. /min.
Service Ceiling - 19,500 ft..
Fuel - 75 gallons, 17 gph
Length - 22' 0"
Height - 8' 5"
Span - 30' 0"
Empty Weight - 1713 lbs.
Gross Weight - 2650 lbs., 2850 lbs. as seaplane
Basic Standard Price In 1936 - $7835
(Continued on Page 24)
The modern instruments and electronics make this a practi-
cal traveling airplane.
A beautiful shot of the uncovered fuselage. Note the pleated
and rolled upholstery on the rear cockpit bulkhead. The land-
ing gear on the sport models was narrower and further aft
than on the trainers.
-
Mike Keedy in his 1937 Waco ZPF-6, NC17470, SIN 4383. The
front cockpit is covered in this photo. This same Waco is piC-
tured in Vol. 6 of Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft, pp. 307-308.
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Three of the four upper wing fuel tank caps are shown here,
also the sliding canopy and removable front cockpit cover.
These are the sport model Waco YPFs and ZPFs.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11
'L'PLANE
_________LINEAGE_________
By E. E. "Buck" Hilbert
(EAA 21, Ale 5)
8102 Leech Drive
Union,IL 60190
(Photos by Ed Burns)
The Army Air Corps had a whole series of "0" planes
in use long before the Army asked the manufacturers to
participate in the "Great Maneuvers" in Tennessee and
Louisiana in 1941. These "0" types included some
names still very familiar today, and a few that are now
history. On active duty in 1941 were Thomas Morse
0-19s, Douglas 0-38s, 0-43s and the 0-46; North
American 0-47s, Stinson's 0-49s and the Curtiss 0-52.
Our own EAA Museum had a prime example of the 0-52
donated a few years back by B&F Aircraft Supply, Oak
Lawn, Illinois.
This WW II vintage Aeronca L-3 was photographed In 1979 at
Lewis-Lockport, IL.
Piper L-4 painted in WW IIcolors, owned by Dr. LouAntonac-
ci, Hampshire, IL.
12 JUNE 1982
They were still experimenting with Bellanca's YO-50,
and Ryan had a real Dragonfly with their YO-51. In the
main, these were all big, heavy airplanes with sophisti-
cated engines and airframes that required technicians
who were in very short supply in the ground forces in
those days. The stick, wire and rag men were in short
supply too.
What was needed was the simplicity of the Piper
J-3s, the Aeronca TCs and the Taylorcraft DCs. They
were sturdy, cheap enough to be expendable, and yet
durable enough to get the job done. Also, they could be
spliced together by draftees from the motor pool , if need
be. The rag could be patched with a little pot of dope and
a piece of bed sheet, and the engine could be swapped
for another one in a very short time if need be. A new
prop could be uncrated and in place in the time it takes
to tell about it. Another very rewarding asset was the
ability to operate from 600 foot semi-prepared strips
which were much too small for any other aircraft.
This was even more in evidence after the Army pro-
duced their first "L-1", another big airplane with a
280 Lycoming which like all the rest of the earlier "0"
planes was just a little too sophisticated for the average
G.I. use. The specifications of the Stinson L-1 follow:
Span - 50 feet 10.875 inches; length - 33 feet 6.5 inches;
height - 9 feet 10 inches; empty weight - 2,591 pounds;
useful load - 731 pounds; gross weight - 3,322 pounds;
fuel - 47 gallons; oil - 5 gallons.
There is no doubt that alongside a Cub the L-1 was
big, but it was a real performer. The performance figures
include take-off over a 50 foot obstacle at 391 feet! Ser-
vice ceiling was over 20,000 feet and cruise was 121 mph.
But just imagine trying to hide this guy in the trees, or
push that 3000 pounds through the mud. This was a lot
of airplane for the job.
The Bellancas and Ryans were even bigger with
greater span, more weight and more sophistication. The
Bellanca YO-50 even had that new fangled inverted
Ranger V-12, the V-770, an aircooled upside down V-12
that put out 315 hp. The Dragonfly had a 52 foot span
and sported a P&W Wasp Junior of 420 hp. These gas
drinkers really presented logistics problems too as they
had to have avgas. The little 65s would run on about any-
thing available at the motor pool.
So enter the "L" Planes . .. let's take them in their
order of designation and start with the L-2 by Taylor-
craft.
Officially designated the D-65, it was a two place
tandem and was issued ATC #746. Span was 35 ft.
5 in.; length - 22 ft. 9 in.; height - 7 ft.; and the gross
weight was 1200 lbs. It carried 14 gallons of fuel giving
it a range of almost four hours at economy cruise, and if
need be it could cover about 300 miles in that time. This
aircraft participated in many significant experiments
that led to the refinement of Army Aviation techniques.
And that verse, "Over fences, Under wires, We are
known as Army Fliers!" was, I think, directly attribut-
able to this machine. We'll try to get into the features of
the individual airplanes later in articles devoted strictly
to each type.
Next, the Aeronca L-3 ATC #757 a direct de-
scendant of the T A models, was somewhat modified with
a greenhouse and an empty weight of 870 lbs. Aeronca
always did build them lighter than everyone else. Span
was 35 ft.; length - 21 ft. 10 in.; height - 9 ft.; and gross
weight 1300 lbs. Slower than the others, about 80 mph,
it also had a much lower service ceiling and rate of
climb. It was admittedly a little doggy, but again it did
the job very nicely .. . even at 80 mph.
Now the Piper L-4 which was probably the most
sought after of the three. No ATC on this one, but we all
know it was a modified J-3. (Just ask Dick Wagner of
Wag-Aero who holds the manufacturing rights.) Span
was 35 ft . 2.5 in.; length - 22 ft . 3 in.; height - 6 ft. 8 in. ;
empty weight - 750 lbs.; and gross weight - 1170 lbs.
It claimed a cruise of 85 mph, a 12,000 ft . service ceiling
and was a lot of fun to fly. Piper produced about 20 a
month all through the war years, delivering about 6000
in total.
All Pipers weren't Vs, I might hasten to add. A heap
of them were plain J-3s that went to various W.T.S. (War
Training School) contract operators who gave pre-pre-
flight training to the College Training Detachments, pri-
mary flight training to the WTS pilots who later became
the nucleous for our Primary Flight Schools for the mili-
tary, and some went to the newly formed CAP for their
use. In any event Piper made history and had an enviable
record for producing light aircraft during the wartime
period.
These three then, were the forerunners and the
"proof of the concept machines". From then on we be-
gan to resophisticate the operation and design for spe-
cific purposes, but I'll get into that in later articles. Right
now I'm deep into the human aspects of these operations
and I hope to have a few names, dates and personal
stories for the next issue.
Buck Hilbert and Bill Stegall own this authentically restored
WW II Stinson L-S Sentinel. It is painted In the colors of Gen.
Patton' s L-S assigned to the 3rd Armored Division.
A Cessna L-19 Bird Dog servi ng Civil Ai r Patrol duty after the
Korean War.
SUN ' N FUN FLY-IN ...
(Continued from Page 9)
This year at Sun ' n Fun Matty Laird affixed the
nameplate to the instrument panel of the Super Solution.
This ceremony, held on Saturday morning was not only
to honor Matty Laird, but to give just credit to the many
FSAACA members and friends who dedicated so many
years of painstaking effort and money. The FSAACA
was presented with a framed commemorative of the
Super Solution Project which will rightfully be hung in
the new and exciting Headquarters building at the Sun
'n Fun site. It was all great fun and I am sure a huge
thrill to those who dedicated so much of themselves to
the project.
Following is a list of Antique /Classic award winners
at Sun 'n Fun '82:
ANTIQUES
Grand Champion - Stinson Reliant SR-8C, NCl7116
- Roy Redman, Kilkenny, MN
Silver Age 1928-1932 - Fairchild KR-21 , NC362N
- Dolph Overton, Smithfield, NC
Contemporary Age 1933-1945 - Stearman PT-17,
N5815V - George Thompson, Senoia, GA
Best Custom - Monocoupe, NX1161 - Bud Dake,
Berkeley, MO
Best WW II Era - N3N-3, NC2219 - Benny Britt,
Tucker, GA
Best Biplane - Travel Air D-4000, NC5283 - Fred
Ware, Lakeland, FL
Best Monoplane - Stinson Trimotor, NC11170
Andreas, Brennand & Fredericksen, Neenah, WI
Best Open Cockpit - Waco ZPF-6, NC17470
Mike Keedy, Ocala, FL
Best Cabin - Piper J-3 Cub, NC23249 - Tom Mc-
Falls, Cantonment, FL
Ladies' Choice - Travel Air 4000, NC397M - Tom
Hegy, Hartford, WI
Outstanding WW II Era - Aeronca L-3, NC46893 -
Rocky Sawyer, Lakeland, FL
Outstanding Biplane - Beech Staggerwing NC16M
- Dick Gehring, Radnor, PA
Outstandi ng Custom - Spartan,
Cassidy, Martinsville, IN
N97DC - Don
CLASSICS
Grand Champion - Fairchild F -24,
tin D. Propst, Jacksonville, FL
N81222 - Mar-
Best Restored - Up to 100 hp - Cessna 140, N76688
- Wendell Ware, Mt. Perry, OH
Best Restored - Up to 165 hp - Piper PA-20, N2515P
- Geoffrey L. Newcombe, Vero Beach, FL
Best Restored - Over 165 hp - Cessna 195, N4372N
- Rod Spanier, Lakeland, FL
Best Custom - Up to 100 hp - Luscombe 8A, N71931
- John H. Best, Lakeland, FL
Best Custom - 101 to 165 hp - Globe Swift, N90373
- William Jennings, Dalton, GA
Best Custom - Over 165 hp - Republic RC-3 Sea
Bee, N113G - R. W. Foot, Willimantic, CT
Ladies' Choice - Stinson 108-1, N97128 - Arthur
Henderson, Lakeland, FL
Outstanding Aircraft - Cessna 140A, N3796V
Maynard Barker, Temple Terrace, FL
Outstanding Aircraft - Champion 7FC, N4869E
Floy & Rocky Sawyer, Lakeland, FL
Outstanding Aircraft - Aeronca 7 AC, N2300E
Bill Bond, Miami , FL
Outstanding Aircraft - Luscombe Sedan, N1634B
- Robert Cunningham, Cleburne, TX
REPLICA
Grand Champion - Great Lakes, N425 - Bob Wil-
son, Ocala, FL
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13
Completed aircraft restored to its WW II configuration.
Aircraft ready for take-off , first flight following the test flights. The young lady passenger is one of our very active volunteers.
14 JUNE 1982
THE RESTORATION OFA FLEET
"CORNELL"
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C-GCWC
ByJack L. Stead
(EAA46085)
181 LaviniaStreet
FortErie, Ontario
CanadaL2A2G1
(PhotosByTheAuthor)
In 1930 Major R. H. Fleet ofConsolidated Aircraft of
Buffalo, New York built a small factory on the outskirts
ofFortErie,Ontario,Canada. Thiswasto be used inthe
manufacture and sales ofhis "Fleet Model 2" trainer in
Canada and its exporting countries. He formed a com-
pany registered under the name of "Fleet Aircraft of
Canada Limited", and started production in the 60' x
120' building with approximately ten employees. Inci-
dentally, the company became Canadian owned in 1936,
with a name change to "Fleet Aircraft Limited". The
company's present name is Fleet Industries, a division
ofRonyx Corporation Limited, with a payroll ofclose to
1,000 and hasanenclosed area of500,540 squarefeet.
Early in the 1940s the company received a contract
from the Royal Canadian Air Force to manufacture for
them the Fairchild M-62A3 Cornell trainer. Total pro-
duction of this aircraft at Fleet was in excess of 2,000
with up to 20 a day offof the line during peak produc-
tion periods. Fairchild had several models of this train-
ers, the PT-19, PT-19A, PT-19B, PT-23 and the PT-26.
Thebasicdesign wasthesamefor all models, differences
being in the cockpit enclosures and power plants. Fleet
built the PT-26, known here as the model M-62A3 Cor-
nell with the Ranger L-440-3 engine.
As you remember, oratleasthave heard,thesetrain-
ers plus many others were badly needed at the time.
These trainers were used to train our boys in the basic
artsofflying and thenontofill theircountries' needsfor
pilots. To aid in Canada's war effort and to show their
thanksto all who hadgone overto help inthiseffort,the
employees ofFleetdonated both the labor and materials
needed to buildone ofthetrainers.Thisaircraft,theone-
thousandth off ofthe assembly line at Fleet was named
the "Spirit of Fleet" and was presented to the R.C.A.F.
in a specialceremonyon October 21, 1943.
In 1978 a group ofvolunteers atFleet formed a com-
mittee to decide on and carry out a project to help com-
memorate Fleet's 50th Anniversary in 1980. The project
decided on wastherestorationofa Fairchild(Fleetbuilt)
M-62A Cornell as donated to the war effort on October
21, 1943. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Incor-
porated in Hamilton, Ontario had bits and pieces oftwo
or three of these aircraft in various stages ofdisrepair.
We were informed that we were welcome to help our-
selves.
The bits and piecesloadedatHamilton,Ontario,onits wayto
Fort Erie. Note - the CF-100jet in the baCkground.
On September 10, 1978, a group of volunteers jour-
neyed to Hamilton to pick out the best of the parts (we
made some mistakes, so we made other trips and made
exchanges). When we arrived back at the plant and un-
loaded it, the volunteers either as singles or groups
picked out the sections or parts that they would restore.
The wings and most ofthe tail end are made ofwood, so
after35yearssomedeterioration hadsetin,surprisingly
though some of the parts were in very good condition.
The stabilizer required repairs to the internal structure
and new plywood skins. The outer wing sections needed
repairs to the skins and to some inboard trailing edge
ribs. The wing center section required an almost com-
plete rebuild, spars, ribs and new skins. The fuselage is
of a welded tubular construction. Three or four of the
tubes required repair and /or replacement, however, cor-
rosion wasonly minor. Theengine wasfound free ofcor-
rosion and an offer from an engine shop in Toronto to
do a top overhaul was accepted, with thanks. The pro-
peller was found on the recreation room wall ofa volun-
teer. It was serviceable, donated and accepted with
thanks. All instruments required and received a com-
plete overhaul.
We found thatwiththe amountofwork needed (what
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 15
Wing center secti on trailing edge ribs - as received.
with parts impossible to get, so having to make them and
no drawings to work to), we were not ready for the an-
niversary show. However, t hough incomplete it was as-
sembled and put on display, following which it was dis-
assembled and t he work continued.
One more year was spent to complete the work and
have it ready to fly. The test flight was made September
5, 1981 and with a good report. The aircraft was finished
in the original R.C.A.F. colours using the same number
and name the "Spirit of Fleet II", as of 38 years before.
The aircraft was certified airworthy by the Depart-
ment of Transport Canada (D.O.T. ) and carries the
registration letters C-GCWC. All 22 A.D. notes and bul-
Wing center section, rear spar. Damage caused by the use of
wire nails in a previous repair. These had rusted and caused
wood deterioration.
New trailing edge ribs being installed to newly repaired spar.
letins have been incorporated.
On September 26, 1981, a flight of aircraft from the
"Canadian Warplane Heritage Incorporated" arrived in
Fort Erie. The flight included Harvards, an Anson and
DeHavilland Chipmunk. Following their arrival, our
President Mr. Ron Fraser presented the log books of
C-GCWC to the Heritage officers. The aircraft is now a
part of their flying and static display.
Many thanks must go to those who worked so hard
for the completion of the project and especially to our
Sales Manager for his driving force. One sad note was
the untimely death of Doug MacRitchie on his way down
to work on t he project .
Repaired spar, awaiting installation of plates.
16 JUNE 1982
TURKEY DAY AT KELCH'S -
THE LAST OFTHE BEST
Comments & Photography by Ted Koston
(EAA 44514, AlC 131)
38 Le Moyne Parkway
Oak Park, IL 60302
Al and Lois Kelch's well maintained and manicured
air strip_near Cedarburg, Wisconsin was once again the
scene for their Turkey Day Fly-In this past September.
In spite of rather hazy weather conditions, no less than
fIfty airplanes found their way to the Kelch's picturesque
air strip.
Many first class airplanes showed up including Ken
Williams' award-winning 1937 Porterfield 35-70 and
Gar Williams' EAA and AAA Grand Champion 1928
Cessna AW.
Probably the highlight of the day was the flight of the
1911 Curtiss Pusher flown by Dale Crites of Waukesha,
Wisconsin. To begin with, much activity was directed
towards getting the machine ready to fly, properly
warming up the water-cooled V-8 engine (OX-5) and
pointing the plane directly down the air strip for take-off.
(Remember the nose wheel is not steerable!) The unique
sound of a slow turning engine gives the impression that
flight is ;:tlmost effortless in the old Curtiss. Certainly the
skilled hands of Dale Crites at the controls make it look
easy. Most everyone at the Turkey Day Fly-In realized
what a rare treat we were enjoying.
Center stage at Kelch's. The runway is out of the picture to
the right.
Good fellowship reigned supreme during the big pic-
nic dinner. Seven turkeys were expertly grilled and
served along with buckets of hot buttered com on the
cob. A genuine ice cream making machine was kept busy
throughout the afternoon providing ice cream for young
and old alike. Once again, Al and Lois Kelch proved
what fabulous hosts they are.
Everyone privileged to attend this unique and in-
credible fly-in is indebted to the Kelches for creating
what has become one of the highlights of the year. The
setting is magnificent and it would be truly difficult to
find a nicer place to fly to.
Hopefully the pictures will help to explain what we
mean.
AI and Lois Kelch.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 17
Mary Morris, Hampshire, IL starts to flare for lan_ding in her.
1929 Travel Air 0-4000, NC90SS, S'N S69.
Arriving at Kelch's Turkey Fly-In are Bob Mick, Waukesha,
WI and Karen Jenquln in Bob's '46 Luscombe SA, N71940,
S'N 3367. Bob has owned this airplane for seven years.
Tom Rench, Racine, WI approaches In his rare 1935 Beech
B.17L, NC14417, S'N 30, currently the oldest Staggerwlng
flying.
Gathered around the old master, Steve Wittman, are Jim
Stark, Ken Williams, Chuck Faber and Norm Shuff. Jim Hall
stands in back with cap on.
Jim Damron (left) and Dick Hill, Harvard, IL had just arrived
In the Hill's E-2 and J-2 Cubs. (40 horses each!)
Among the well-fed guests was this happy group. L to R
standing: Norm Petersen, Jim Stark, Carol Karlman, Joe Si-
mandl, George Hinkens, Augie Wegner and Norm Shuff.
Ken and Shirley Williams arrive from Portage, WI in their
Kneeling: Loretta Petersen, Rosie Stark, Jim Hall, Wally Mit-
1937 Porterfield 35-70, NC17037, S'N 237.
chell , Dave Broadfoot and John Karlman.
18 JUNE 1982
John Kalas, Milwaukee, WI flies by in his 1939 Lambert pow-
ered Monocoupe 90A, N19434, SIN A784.
An appreciative audience watches Dale Crites fly by in his
1911 Curtiss Pusher.
Wally and Lois Mitchell, Brookfield, WI own this 1930 Waco
RNF, N127Y, SIN 3287. The Mitchells own and operate Capi-
tol Airport, a haven for sport aircraft on Milwaukee's west
side.
Discussing how to photograph airplanes while sitting on a rail
fence are (L-R) Ed Bums, Art Morgan, George Meade and Bob
Herman.
Portrait of a "Champion" and his family: Gail, Mary Alice, Gar
and David Williams, Naperville, IL in front of their Cessna
AW.
This beautifully restored 1918 Ford Model T truck looks right
at home at the Turkey Day Fly-In. It' s owned by neighbor Dick
Bailey.
Editor's Note: Due to an unfortunate accident (reported
to be 100% pilot error) at a nearby private strip re-
cently, and the subsequent lawsuit which found the pro-
perty owner guilty, Al and Lois have decided not to host
this popular fly-in again. It is tragic that enjoyable,
family oriented events such as this are becoming a thing
of the past because of the possibility of legal action that
could be brought against the innocent landowner.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 19
NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUSINESS
MEETING AND ELECTION OF
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Notice is hereby given that an annual business meet-
ing of the members of the EAA Antique/Classic Division
will be held on Saturday, August 7, 1982 at 10:30 a.m.
(Central Daylight Time) at the 30th Annual Convention
of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., Wittman
Field, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Notice is hereby further given that the annual elec-
tion of officers and directors of the EAA Antique /Classic
Division will be conducted by ballot distributed to the
members along with this June issue of The VINTAGE
AIRPLANE. Said ballot must be returned properly
marked to the Ballot Tally Committee, EAA Antique /
Classic Division, Box 229, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
53130, and received no later than July 31, 1982.
Espie M. Joyce, Jr., Chairman
Nominating Committee
M. C. "Kelly" Viets, Secretary
EAA Antique /Classic Division
W. BRAD THOMAS, JR.
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
Manufacturer
Born in High Point, North Carolina, Brad was edu-
cated at McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tennessee;
MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and High Point Col-
lege. His flying career began at the age of 16 when he
soloed and obtained his private license in 1938. The ad-
vent of World War II encouraged his enlistment in the
Army Air Corps as a pilot. He graduated from British
Flying Training School No.5, Clewiston, Florida with
both Air Corps and RAF wings, was transferred to the
7th Ferry Group, Air Transport Command, Great Falls,
Montana where he ferried most types of Air Corps
planes, fighters up through transport C-54s.
Today he holds a commercial license with single and
multi-engine land, and instrument ratings, and remains
actively flying with his Gyrocopter and VW powered
Scamp, both built by him, a Mooney for travel, and a
D17R Staggerwing. He is currently the incumbent Presi-
dent of the Antique /Classic Division. Brad and his wife,
Ferne, have five children, of which one is an active pilot.
20 JUNE 1982
GEORGE YORK
Mansfield, Ohio
Gorman-Rupp Company
George learned to fly in the U.S. Navy during WW
II . He soloed an Aeronca Chief in March, 1943 at
Helena, Montana, and as a Naval Aviator, flew Martin
PBM Mariner flying boats in the SW Pacific.
He graduated from Ashland College in Ashland,
Ohio and was hired by Gorman-Rupp Company where
he is currently Manager of Product Development.
George became interested in vintage and homebuilt air-
craft in 1957 and has since restored several Aeroncas, a
Taylorcraft, and is now restoring a Beech DI7S. He is a
charter member of the Staggerwing Museum and is
Secretary!Treasurer and Newsletter Editor of the Stag-
gerwing Club.
George joined EAA in 1962 and has been an active
judge at Oshkosh since 1970. He is Chairman of the
Classic Judging Committee and has been on the
Antique/Classic Board of Directors since August of
1980.
AL KELCH
Mequon, Wisconsin
Manufacturer
Al started his own company in 1950, "The Kelch
Corp.", which is now a conglomerate of five small manu-
facturing companies in the industrial plastic field.
AI's interest in airplanes goes back to his childhood
in the 1920s when he would sit on his father's lap and
fly in his uncle's Jenny whenever the Jenny came to
town barnstorming.
He is a lifetime member of EAA and AAA. He was
president of the Wisconsin Chapter of AAA for two
terms, and a director of Antique /Classic Division of
EAA for three terms. He served as editor of The VIN-
TAGE AIRPLANE from January 1976 until February
1978.
He currently owns and flies a 1939 Piper J-3 Cub, a
1939 Franklin Sport biplane, a 1931 Travel Air 12Q, and
a 1931 American Eaglet. An American Eaglet, an E-2
Cub, a Travel Air D4000, and a Fairchild 24 are his cur-
rent restoration projects.
ART MORGAN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oster Service Division
Art Morgan began flying in 1961 and received his
private license in 1962. In 1965 he went on to get his
commercial rating.
He has been a member of EAA since 1962, and was
parking airplanes at the EAA Conventions in Rockford,
Illinois.
Art was one of the first to start building a KR-l, and
although he did not complete his project, he was instru-
mental in the completion of two of the little birds.
In 1974 he and his wife, Kate, purchased a 1939 Lus-
combe 8-C, which he promptly rebuilt. After two years
of flying the Luscombe, Art and several friends organ-
ized the American Luscombe Club.
Art has served the EAA as a museum volunteer for
several years; as Classic parking chairman at Oshkosh
and also as Antique /Classic parking chairman.
Art has been a Director of the Antique /Classic Divi-
sion since 1978.
MORTON W. LESTER
Martinsville, Virginia
Builder-Developer and Real Estate Investor
Morton is President of The Lester Corporation and
Vice-President of Motor Imports, Inc. He is Executive
Vice-President of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical
Society, and a board member of several other civic, gov-
ernmental , business and humanitarian organizations.
Morton was soloed by his father at the age of 10 in a
Piper Cub. He currently owns several prototype antiques
such as the Davis, Low Wing Aeronca, and Johnson
Rocket. His current ship is a civilian Howard DGA-15P.
He also owns a rare Travel Air 6000B and a Monocoupe
110 Special. Morton is a Director of the EAA Aviation
Foundation, and a past chairman of the Classic Judging
Team of Oshkosh. He is past president of EAA Chapter
395 (NC, SC, and VA Antique Airplane Foundation).
Morton is one of the founders of the Antique /Classic
Division and has been a Director since its inception.
Morton and his wife, Margaret, have three children.
M. C. "KELLY" VIETS
Stilwell, Kansas
Consulting Engineer, Self-Employed
Kelly entered the consulting engineer field in 1938
and spent World War II designing airports and base
facilities for the U.S. government. He started his own
firm, Viets Consulting Engineers, in 1954. He is a regis-
tered professional engineer and holds membership in
numerous professional societies. Kelly spent a lot of his
younger days around Kansas City Municipal and Fairfax
airports, seeing Benny Howard' s "Ike" make its first
flights, the Travel Air Mystery Ship on the way to Cleve-
land, all the early airliners, etc. He started flight instruc-
tion in 1938 in a 55 hp Porterfield and finally got his
ticket on the G.!. Bill in 1946. Kelly and his wife, Edna,
own an Ercoupe and Stinson 108-2. He has been a Direc-
tor of EAA's Antique /Classic Division since it was orig-
inated, and is currently the Secretary. Kelly and Edna
have three children.
ROBERT E. KESEL
Rochester, NY
Bob is a native of Rochester, NY and a graduate of
the University of Rochester.
He soloed a J-3 Cub in 1939 and received his Com-
mercial License with Flight Instructor Rating as well
as several Ground Instructor Ratings the following year.
After instructing in the CPT Program, he served
as a design engineer and engineering test pilot on NDRC /
OSRD programs at the U of R Institute of Optics includ-
ing OSS clandestine night landing systems, UV and IR
night vision systems and various optical gunsights.
He has operated an aerobatic flight school with his
son Greg and owned various aircraft: Piper 250
Comanche, Twin Comanche, Aztec, Bellanca Decathlon,
Stinson 108, Cessna 172, 150 and 140s.
He helped found Antique /Classic Chapter 6 and the
Rochester Community Project to restore the Cunningham-
Hall GA-36 prototype.
He has been Co-Chairman of A /C Division Aircraft
Parking and Flight Safety at Oshkosh for many years
and is currently serving as a Division Director.
Bob recently retired from Eastman Kodak Company
as an engineering group manager.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 21
BORDEN'S
AEROPLANE POSTERS
FROMTHE 1930'S
Article N umber 22,Poster Number 4, Series Number 2
By Lionel Salisbury
(EAA 114523)
Seven Harper Road
Brampton, Ontario
Canada L6W 2W3
THE DOUGLAS "DOLPHIN" AMPHIBIAN -
Twin Motored Air and Water Yacht - 8 Passenger
This is the first in our series of posters from the col-
lection of Mr. Marion McClure of Bloomington, Illinois.
We started out some time ago with a collection of eigh-
teen Borden Posters that had been saved in Canada in
1936. As the series was presented on the pages of The
VINTAGE AIRPLANE, we started to receive mail from
various readers in the United States to indicate that the
series had actually originated there, several years earlier.
Mr. Cedric Galloway of Hesperia, California provided
three posters from his collection and they have been pub-
lished in the August and September, 1980 and the May,
1982 issues. Mr. McClure sent in his collection of post-
ers, and from them we will be able to offer six additional
posters that have not previously been included in this
series.
Both Mr. Galloway and Mr. McClure collected their
posters in 1933 and 1934. Mr. McClure reports that his
family wound up with almost a complete collection, be-
22 JUNE 1982
cause his younger brother refused to drink milk in those
days, unless it was flavored with "Malted Milk Drink".
Every can of t he beverage had a coupon attached, which
would provide" one free airplane poster, when returned to
the company for redemption. The posters were approxi-
mately 19" x 11" on stiff card. They were printed in
black and white, although some of the early ones had a
slight buff tint as a second color. On the back of each
poster were descriptive notes and a line drawing that
gave specifications of the aircraft depicted. A total of 30
different posters were provided to airplane fans in the
various series offered to the U.S.A. and Canada.
The notes from the back of the poster follow. As you
can see from this material, the "Douglas Dolphin" was a
pretty classy ship.
NEXT MONTH - THE BELLANCA "AIR BUS" - The
Largest Single Engine Transport- 12 Passengers
o
THE DOUGLAS "DOLPHIN" AMPHIBIAN
Twin Motored Air and Water Yacht 8 Passenger
DESCRIPTION OF DOUGLAS "DOLPHIN"
AMPHIBIAN
The Dolphin is a twin-engined, high wing monoplane
amphibian developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company
for commercial andprivate use. The hull is ofdural con-
structionthroughoutandisdividedbybulkheadsintosix
watertight compartments: bow compartment, forward
baggage and anchor compartment, 50 cu. ft. capacity.
Access is througha door andthrough theforward hatch.
Working from this hatch the anchoring and buoying is
accomplished with no danger ofthe anchor man coming
intocontactwiththe propellers.
Cockpit and Controls:The cockpit contains 97 cu. ft .,
is very comfortable, and affords excellent visibility for
both pilot and co-pilot. Entrance to the cockpit is made
through a door which leads down into the cabin or
through a door overhead.
Instruments: 1 Magnetic Compass, 1 Bank and Turn
Indicator, 1 Clock, 2 Oil Pressure Gauges, 2 Oil Ther-
mometers, 1 Voltmeter, 1 Pressure Gauge, 1000 lb. , 1
Alt imeter, 1 Air Speed Indicator, 1 Master Switch, 2 Ig-
nition Switches, 2 Tachometers, 2 Gasoline Gauges, 1
Ammeter.
Cabin: Thepassengers' cabinis 10 feet 4 inches long,
4 feet 4 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches high, making a
capacity ofa little more than 200 cu. ft. Six deluxe ad-
justable chairs with head rests are installed. The cabin
is well ventilated and, due to the remote location ofthe
engines, is exceptionally quiet. Six large windows give
the passengers unobstructed view. The lavatory, aft of
the cabin, isfully equipped and is supplied with running
water . The rear baggage compartment is located aft of
the companionway andcontains 30cu. ft .ofspace.
SPECIFICATIONS
WingSpan ..................................... 60ft.
LengthOverall . .... .. . . . .... . .. . .. ........ 42 ft . 6 in.
HeightOverall ... . . .... .......... . ........ 14ft .7 in.
Chord(Tapered) . .. ... . ... .... . ... .... 132 in. to 84in.
Dihedral .......................................... ()O
Incidence .......................................... ()O
Engines(Each300hp)Total ................... 600hp
Propellers (HamiltonStandard), Diameter......... 9 ft .
AREAS
WingAreaLessAilerons .. .... .... . ........ 515 sq.ft .
Total WingArea(IncludingAilerons) ........ 565 sq.ft.
Auxiliary WingArea ........................ 50sq.ft .
WEIGHTS (POUNDS)
WeightEmpty .. . .... .. ... . . ..... . .. .. . . ... . 5610 lbs.
Useful Load ................................. 2590lbs.
Gross Weight ............................... 8200 lbs.
PayloadWith90 Gal. Gas ................... 2050 lbs.
Payload With 120Gal. Gas .................. 1510lbs.
Fuel Capacity(180Gal.) ..................... 1080lbs.
Oil Capacity(18Gal. ) . .... ...... ... ........ .. 135 lbs.
Crew (1) andPassengers(7).................. 1440lbs.
WingLoading.. ...... .... . .... . .. .. 14.5 lbs.per sq. ft .
PowerLoading...................... . 13.67 lbs. per hp
PERFORMANCE
HighSpeed AtSeaLevel..................... 146 mph
LandingSpeed AtSeaLevel ................... 60 mph
RateOfClimb ............................... 875 fpm
CruisingSpeed ............................. . 115 mph
Service Ceiling ....... .. . . ... . . ... . . ........ 16,200ft.
Range ....................................... 650 mi.
Endurance ..................................... 6 hrs.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 23
THE WACO ZPF-6 ...
(Continued from Page 11)
This airplane, NC17470, had several different owners
over the years. In 1960 it was discovered by Walt Weber,
then of Des Moines, Iowa. He found the airplane being
used as a duster in Arkansas, bought it and spent several
years restoring it. He sold it to George Arents, an air-
line pilot from Miami, Florida. George flew the airplane
to the National Waco Fly-In at Hamilton, Ohio in 1964
and later flew it to the Reno Air Races. A ferry pilot,
bringing the airplane back to Miami from Reno, was in-
volved in a landing accident and the airplane was severe-
ly damaged, reducing it to a basket case.
In 1978 the remains of NC17470 were acquired by
Mike Keedy who lives in Indiana but winters in Florida.
What was left of the airplane was shipped to Ocala,
Florida, where Arnold and Virginia Nieman, operators
of Custom Aircraft, Inc., completely rebuilt the airplane.
Arnold is one of the best woodworking aircraft restora-
tion experts in the country, as can be seen by this beauti-
ful example. Arnold and Virginia spent some 18 months
in the restoration. All wood was replaced and all parts
were refurbished or replaced. The airplane was covered
with Stits fabric and finished with Stits polyurethane
process, in the original Texaco colors. A freshly over-
hauled Jacobs A-2 engine was installed, turning a 98"
Curtiss-Reed propeller with a mirror finish. The avionics
and instruments are all new and modern, and the air-
craft is fully IFR-equipped, including altitude-reporting
transponder and RNAV. No antennas are visible, how-
ever, since they are all mounted inside of the fabric
covering. Except for a few details, such as the avionics,
the configuration of the airplane is authentic, not modi-
fied.
The first sizeable fly-in attended by Mike in his
newly-restored Waco was the Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In at
Lakeland, Florida, March 1982, where the plane re-
ceived the award for the best open cockpit antique. We
expect to see more of this beautiful airplane, which Mike
sometimes affectionately refers to as "Big Red", as he
plans to attend the National Waco Club Fly-In at Hamil-
ton, Ohio in June, Oshkosh in August, and other fly-ins
of antique or interesting airplanes.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
JUNE 4-6 - MERCED. CAUFORNIA - Silver Anniversary West Coast
Fly-In at Merced Municipal Airport. For information contact Dee
Humann. P.O. Box 2312. Merced. CA 95344. 209/358-3487.
JUNE 6 - DeKALB, ILUNOIS- EMChapter 241 and MST Aviation
co-sponsor Annual Fly-In. Drive-In Breakfast. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FordetailscontactMarlinCrown. 815/895-6856.
JUNE 6 - MENTONE, INDIANA - Dedication ceremonies for the
Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. Museum will serve as historical
research source for personal records and memorabilia of Lawrence
D. Bell. aviation great.
JUNE 11-13 - DENTON. TEXAS- 20th Annual Texas AAAlEM Fly-In.
For information contact Jack Winthrop, Rt. 1, Box 111. Allen, TX
75002. 214fi27-5649.
JUNE 12-13 - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS- Gathering of Eagles '82 at Mid-
way Airport. Aircraft display and guest speakers honoring pilots
and planes that fought Battle of Midway in 1942. Featuring Ensign
George Gay and Admiral Jim Condit. Contact Hans Habermehl,
Chairman. 2222 Walters. Northbrook, IL 60062. 312/48(}()744.
JUNE 111-20 - PAULS VALLEY. OKLAHOMA- Oklahoma City Chapter
of Antique Airplane Association Fly-In at Pauls Valley, OK. For
information phone 405/321-8042 - Don Keating; 405/392-5608 -
Bud Sutton.
JUNE 19- TOMS RIVER,NEWJERSEY- EMChapter3156thAnnual
Antique & Homebuilt Fly-In. 11:00 at R. J. Miller Airport. Refresh-
ments. plane rides, flour bombing contest. aviation flea market.
(Rain date Sunday. June 20.) For information call Lew Levison
201/367-4907.
JUNE 19-20 - FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA - 15th Annual Antique
Aircraft Fly-Inand AirShowatShannonAirport. "ATributetoSidney
L Shannon. Jr."Antique Aircraft Fly-In Saturday, Air Show Sunday-
wing walker. aerobatics. clown act, sky diving and more. For
information call 703/373-4431.
JUNE 20 - ANSONIA. CONNECTICUT- 4th Annual Piper Vagabond
Fly-In. Ansonia Airport. 80 oct. fuel available. Contact Jim Jenkins,
8HemlockDrive, Huntington. CT 06484. 203/929-9814.
JUNE25-27- HAMILTON, OHIO- 23rd AnnualNational Waco Reunion
Fly-In. National Waco Club. 700 Hill Avenue. Hamilton,OH 45015.
JULY 2-4 - CRESWELL. OREGON - 2nd Annual Oregon Antique &
Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In at Creswell Airport. For information
call 503/895-3859 or -2913. Write OACAC, P.O. Box 613. Creswell.
OR 97426.
JULY 3-4 - SUSSEX. NEW JERSEY - Flanders Valley EMAntique/
Classic Chapter 7 and EM Chapter 238 Annual Fly-In. Antiques.
warbirds. homebuilts. and factory machines welcome. Food, hangar
square dance and much more. Camping and lodging upon request.
Contact Dave Sylvernal. President. One Cayuga Trail. Oak Ridge,
NJ 07961 orcall 201/697-7248.
JULY 3-5 - BLAKESBURG. IOWA - Aeronca Fly-In at Antique Air-
field. Forinformation contactAugie Wegner.143228thCt.. Kenosha.
WI 53140.
JULY 10-11 - ALUANCE. OHIO - Annual Taylorcraft Fly-lnlReunion
sponsored by Taylorcraft Owner's Club and the Taylorcraft "Old
Timers". Factory tours. many activities. Contact Bruce Bixler at
216/823-9748.
JULY 16-18 - ORILUA. CANADA- Annual Orillia Convention by EM
of Canada. Orillia Airport. 80 miles north of Toronto. Land and sea
plane facilities. camping and motels. Convention UNICOM 123.4.
Contact Bill Tee. 46 Porterfield Road. Rexdale. Ontario M9W 3J5.
416fi42-8939.
JULY 16-18 - MINDEN. NEBRASKA - National Stinson Club Fly-In.
For Information contact George Leamy. 117 Lanford Road. Sparten-
burg, SC 29301, 803/576-9698 or Mike Emerson, 3309 Overton
Park E., Fort Worth, TX 76109, 817/924-6647.
JULY16-18- LEWISTOWN, MONTANA- 5th Annual MontanaChapter
AAA Fly-In at Beacon Star Antique Airfield. For further information,
please conta<;t Frank or Billie Bass, Beacon Star Antique Airfield,
StarRoute, Moore, MT 59464. 406/538-7616.
JULY30- AUGUST1- COFFEYVILLE,KANSAS- FunkFly-In.Antiques,
Classics, Homebuilts invited. Contests, trophies, dinner. Contact
Ray Pahls, 454 Summitlawn. Wichita, KS 67209. 316/943-6920,
evenings.
JULY 31 - AUGUST 7 - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN - 30th Annual EM
Fly-In Convention. It's never too early to start making plans for the
world'sGREATESTAVIATION EVENT.
AUGUST 6-8 - SHELTON, WASHINGTON- Sanderson Field. Second
Annual Antique, Classic and Warbird Fly-In sponsored by the
Puget Sound Antique Airplane Club, EM Antique/Classic Division
9. Arriveon Friday, PublicDisplaySaturday, dinnerSaturdayevening.
Fly-a-way breakfast on Sunday. For information contact Fred C.
Ellsworth, 17639SE 293rd Place.Kent. WA 98031. 206/631-9117.
AUGUST 6-14 - SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS - International Cessna 170
Association Annual Convention. Contact John D. Benham. 12834
Dovetail. San Antonio. TX 78253.
AUGUST 9-14 - FOND DU LAC. WISCONSIN - Annual International
Aerobatic Club Championships and Convention. Contact lAC. P.O.
Box229. Hales Comers. WI 53130.
AUGUST22 - WEEDSPORT. NEW YORK- Antique/Classic and Home-
built fly-in sponsored by Chapter 486. Whitfords Airport. Pancake
breakfast. air show. Field closed 1-5. Intermission for early de-
partures. Contact Herb Livingston. 1257 Gallagher Road. Baldwins-
ville, NY 13027.
AUGUST 27-29 - ARUNGTON. WASHINGTON- Northwest EMFly-In.
Homebuilts. classics and antiques. Camping, meals. forums.
exhibits. awards and fun. For information contact Dave Woodcock.
206fi47-2748.
SEPTEMBER 2-6 - TULLAHOMA. TENNESSEE - 2nd Annual Ole
South Fly-In. Parish Aerodrome. Soesbe-Martin Field. Saturday,
Parade of Flight; Sunday. Air Show. Camping. Contact Jimmy
Snyder. PreSident. Tennessee Valley Sport Aviation Association.
Inc. 5315 Ringgold Road. Chattanooga. TN 37412. 615/894-7957.
SEPTEMBER 6-12 - GALESBURG. ILUNOIS - 11th National Stear-
man Fly-In. ContactJim LeahyatP.O. Box1505,Galesburg. IL61401.
309/343-2119 or Tom Lowe at 823 Kingston Lane, Crystal Lake. IL
60014.815/459-6873.
SEPTEMBER 11-12 - GREELY. COLORADO - Rocky Mountain Re-
gional Fly-In at Weld County Airport. Open to the public. pancake
breakfast and airshows. Contact Bill Marc. 303/986-4398.
SEPTEMBER 17-19 - BALTIMORE. MARYLAND - 13th Annual East
Coast Fly-In sponsored by East Coast EAA chapters. Pancake
breakfast. forums. displays. awards. Glenn L. Martin State Air-
port. Contact Gene Brown. 9028 Hickory Hill Ave. Lanham. MD
20706, 301/577-3070 or Bob Wallace. 1800 Kittyhawk Rd., Balti-
more. MD 21220.301/686-9242or686-3279.
OCTOBER 1-3 - CALLAWAY GARDENS. GEORGIA - International
Cessna 120/140 Association. Inc. Annual convention and fly-in.
For info contact Charles Wilson. 567 Forrest Ave.. Fayetteville.
GA30214.404/461-6279.
24 JUNt: \ j t l ~
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Gene:
I'm sure the article written by E. E. "Buck" Hilbert
concerning the demise of "Wings & Wheels Museum"
was read with great concern among true antiquers.
The last paragraph so graphically tells a story or il-
lustrates a situation that is actually becoming a stigma
threatening the very existence of future restorations and
the flying of antique aircraft.
The auction at Orlando was only an awakening to
what has been happening to the antique movement the
past ten years. There are those among us realists who
are just as guilty. Those whose sole purpose is to prosti-
tute anything of antique value. They prey upon the ig-
norant, the unsuspecting persons who have the means,
but who are totally lacking in knowledge of proper res-
toration, maintenance or flying of any antique airplane.
These people only want to possess at any price.
The present trend is threatening the very existence
of future fly-ins and more important, the opportunity of
realists, purists and true antiquers of having or flying
these rare birds they have come to love for so many won-
derful years.
It has now become more economical to construct an
antique airpl me from the print. This not only takes extra
time, but it restricts such activity to those who are cap-
able and fortunate enough to have a suitable place in
which to work. The time has come for the realists to join
in a common cause, helping each other with restorations,
the maintenance and the flying of all antique airplanes.
We must ignore the temptation of the almighty dollar or
forget about flying those wonderful machines.
Sincerely,
Ray Brandly (EAA 38963, A IC 480)
President, National Waco Club
700 Hill Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45015
Dear Gene:
Just received the April VINTAGE AIRPLANE. On
the contents page you requested identity of the Kramer
photo. If no others respond, it did evoke memories for
me.
The very low ceiling appears to be in Jim Borton's
"Sky tech" hangar back room. On the newspaper, the
Scripps Howard logo is visible; that would be the Cleve-
land Press. Now the Press was a six day a week paper
(no Sunday edition) and as WW II started on Sunday,
September 3, 1939, the paper must be either Monday or
Tuesday's edition. This is as close as possible for dating.
The Greve Trophy Race was run on Sunday after-
noon. Harry Crosby could not retract his landing gear
during that race. The Thompson was scheduled for Mon-
day, but was rained out and flown on Tuesday. Crosby's
troublesome gear finally retracted, and he flew an out-
standing race, which found him at 4th place finish.
There are only three of the four that I can name.
From left to right - the gentleman with his hand on the
wing is Art Chester; this deduction comes from the color
and style of hair plus the bowling shoes. The one in the
striped shirt is myoId buddy Leonard Wiederhoeft of
Wausau, WI; we lost contact during the war, can anyone
help locate him? As Art would only be busy with anoth-
er race plane by requE:st, the third man is either Harry
Crosby or Tom Mason, his mechanic. Mason was very
slightly built, so my guess is Crosby with the tan pants
and crepe soled shoes. Len introduced me to the 4th man
in 1938 when he (the newspaper holder) was working on
the P-W "Mr. Smoothie". In 1939 this fellow was with
the Rider R-6 "Eight-Ball". The clubbed prop tips on the
Hamilton Standard and the gear legs visible indicate
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that this is the Rider. The shape ofthe exhaust stack is
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