August 21, 2010 - 8 am - 10 am - EAA Vintage 27 Fly-In Breakfast - Delaware, OH Municipal Airport (DLZ) - Contact: Woody - 614-565-2887.
August 21, 2010 - 7 am - 7 pm - EAA Chapter 1455 5th Annual Corn Roast Fly-In - Warren Skeets Airport (62D). Contact: Bill - 330-872-1358.
August 21, 2010 - Fly-in Luau - Willoughby, OH - Willoughby Lost Nation Airport (LNN) - Fly-in Luau with the new FBO at Willoughby Lost Nation Airport - Contact: Marie Crowe - 440-840-0719.
WOW! NEW CASTLE, PA (KUCP) - CORN ROAST AND PICNIC FLY-IN - SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010 - NOON - 4:30 PM - HOSTED BY ERNIE HALL EAA CHAPTER 117 - FLY-IN OR DRIVE-IN - TALK AVIATION, RELAX & ENJOY FOOD, Sirloin burgers, sausage sandwiches, dogs, homemade baked beans, potato salad, beverages, desserts, & other summertime favorites! HELP MAKE OUR 3RD YEAR HOSTING EVEN BETTER THAN LAST YEAR! EXPERIMENTAL & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT, MODELS ON DISPLAY. KUCP OFFERS FUEL & PLENTY OF PARKING FOR AIRPLANES & CARS. RAFFLE FOR MINI DVD CAMERA & "THEY FLEW PROUD" BOOK SIGNING. RAIN DATE SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2010. CONTACT: TOM JONES - 330-758-2838 or tjonesav8r@sbcglobal.net. HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!
The New Castle Airport, an icon in the town, was "birthed" in the mid 1930's, by Finley Wilson. Fin graduated from New Castle High in '24, then attended Slippery Rock State Teachers College. But flying was more intriguing than teaching, so he pointed himself in aviation's direction: a job at Franklin Aircraft, flying lessons, being an airport operator in Florida, a lost job in CA at an airline. Going back to New Castle, he leased farm land, built a 60x200 hangar and opened the New Castle Flying School. As WWII approached and with the U.S. in dire need for massive pilot power, FDR and Congress commissioned the Civilian Pilot Training Program to teach young cadets how to fly: using local college classrooms like Westminister, Slippery Rock, and Grove City for ground instruction, and local airports (Fin's New Castle and Grove City) for the flying lessons. The government threw huge amounts of money into this program (and Fin's coffers), then allowed GI's to take flying lessons with their war benefits. By the 1950's that money had dried up and Wilson worked a deal and sold the airport to the city of New Castle. Haski Aviation now leases the property from the City. This story, and many more, with many local people referenced, are told in "They Flew Proud" which won the 2007 Combs Gates Award given by the National Aviation Hall of Fame for its importance to aviation history. Several of the pilots who knew and flew under Fin Wilson will be at the Aug.28th picnic fly-in at New Castle Airport (noon to 4:30) to reminisce and sign the book for you.
Mark Your Calendar
September 11, 2010 - Super Breakfast - Toledo, OH - Toledo Metcalf (TDZ) - All you can eat scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, french toast and pancakes - Contact: Marvin Homsley - 419-360-7414.
September 18, 2010 - 8 am - 10 am - EAA Vintage 27 Fly-In Breakfast - Delaware, OH Municipal Airport (DLZ) - Contact: Woody - 614-565-2887.
September 19, 2010 - 11 am - 4 pm - "Jimmy's Canteen" Indiana County Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI) - Indiana, PA - All you can eat food and beverages - suggested $5.00 donation - Contact: 724-463-3883.
September 19, 2010 - 9 am - 2 pm - EAA Chapter 857 - Zelienople Airport (KPJC) - Fly-In Breakfast & Lunch - Young Eagle flights 10 am - 1pm. Contact: www.eaa857.org.
September 22-24, 2010 - 30th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation & Aerospace Conference - An aviation milestone celebration not to miss! An aviation conference not to miss! 2010 marks the Aviation council of Pennsylvania's 50th year "serving Pennsylvania aviation." Our milestone anniversary celebration will culminate at 2010's Aviation & Aerospace Conference at the beautiful Inn at Pocono Manor. Don't miss the festivities or the great lineup of sessions in store for attendees. Get a jumpstart on the next 50 years for aerospace in Pennsylvania. Details to follow in the coming months. www.acpfly.com.
September 25, 2010 - Fly-In Clambake - Willoughby, OH - Willoughby Lost Nation Airport (LNN) - Contact: Marie Crowe - 440-840-0719.
September 26, 2010 - EAA 994 Autumn Leaf Festival Fly In Breakfast - Clarion County Airport (AXQ) PA - 0830 until Noon - All You Can Eat Deluxe Breakfast, featuring Old Fashioned Raised Buckwheat Cakes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Whole Hog Sausage, Home Fries, Eggs to Order, Coffee, OJ and a sweet. Chinese Auction and breakfast proceeds benefit EAA 994's Young Eagles Program - Clarion's ALF Car Show Day http://www.clarionpa.com/ or 814-226-9993 for further information.
October 9, 2010 - Super Breakfast - Toledo, OH - Toledo Metcalf (TDZ) - All you can eat scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, french toast and pancakes - Contact: Marvin Homsley - 419-360-7414.
October 16, 2010 - Fly-in Chili Cook-off - Willoughby, OH - Willoughby Lost Nation Airport (LNN) - Contact: Marie Crowe - 440-840-0719.
October 17, 2010 - 11 am - 4 pm - "Jimmy's Canteen" Indiana County Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI) - Indiana, PA - All you can eat food and beverages - suggested $5.00 donation - Contact: 724-463-3883.
November 13, 2010 - Super Breakfast - Toledo, OH - Toledo Metcalf (TDZ) - All you can eat scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, french toast and pancakes - Contact: Marvin Homsley - 419-360-7414.
Special Interest
HASKI AVIATION, INC. (KUCP) SELLS CHARTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OF ALL NACO & JEPPESEN CHARTS. CALL US TO PLACE YOUR STANDING ORDER! (724) 652-5546.
Piper Aviation Museum-One Piper Way-Lock Haven, PA 17745-570-748-8283. Admission is charged. Mon-Fri-9 to 4; Sat-10 to 4; Sun-12 to 4. www.pipermuseum.com or info@pipermuseum.com.
CourseAir Aviation - Our company provides A.P.I.S. assistance for all International part 91 flights. We also offer customs for all international destinations outbound and inbound. Any questions please email or call us @ 440-228-3486 or chris@courseairaviation.com.
Tee Hangar Space - For Rent - Clarion County Airport (AXQ) - $173/month - can fit up to Piper Aztec - Contact: Scott - 814-226-9993.
Wash Wax & Degrease - Will wash wax and degrease your airplane and will also clean out hangars if needed - Contact: Ray - 724-813-5182.
Below is a link to an article I wrote with 6 notable aviation experts, entitled "The Consummate Pilot: What Makes a Sully" by Jane Birch.
"They Flew Proud"
http://pireps.aopa.org
http://www.theyflewproud.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=_4gjwCwxPjM