In this issue:

Columns

Air to Ground
Antique Attic
The Big Sky
Close Calls
Common Cause
Evan Flies
Hot Air & Wings
Sal's Law
This Aviation Lifestyle
The Vintage Flyer

Feature Stories:

Bad Case of Dry Mouth
Balloon Fiesta
EAA Airventure
End of an Era
Journey to Oshkosh
The Next Flight
Quadra
Travel to Oshkosh
Wing of Eexcellence

Airshow News:

Baraboo 2010
2010 Bethpage Air Show
Bash at Bridgeport
Red Bull Races
Red Bull Races (cont.)
Sentimental Journey

Fun Stuff:

Smilin' Jack
Chicken Wings
Tailwind Traveller
Fly & Dine
Ballooning
Gliders

Flight Line:

Accomplishments
Learning to Fly

New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)  

Sept. 4:    N.E. Helicopter 2nd annual Gathering. Goodspeed,CT (42B)  Rain date 5th.  10:am Pizza & drinks.  Tour of the CT River. Fly-out to local ice cream farm.  Contact Dave -  RigUSA@cox.net for info. 

Sept 4, 2010; EAA Warbirds Squadron 7 will serve a   breakfast/brunch consisting of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea. English muffins etc maybe cheeseburgers also, at the Warbirds Squadron 7 Hanger (Bldg 113)( Gate G) Boire Airfield, Nashua NH beginning at 1030hrs.Enjoy all you can eat. All for a $5 donation. or bring something to the table that all can enjoy. All are invited. Contact Frank Hoff Adjutant at  warbirdsqdn7@comcast.net 

Sept. 5, Plymouth Aero Club will be hosting an Air Fair at the Plymouth Municipal Airport. Gates open from  10:00 a.m. until to 5:00 p.m.  Aerobatic demonstrations, fly bys, aircraft static displays, antique & classic cars, helicopter rides, plane rides, helicopter golf ball drop,  raffles, vendors, scenic flights, kids activities & much, much, more.  Free admission.  Donations welcomed.  All proceeds to benefit local charities.   For more information contact: Brendan Baldonado Plymouth Aero Club at 978.430.0750 

Sept 8, 2010; EAA Warbirds Squadron 7 will hold the scheduled monthly meeting at the Warbirds Squadron 7 Hanger (Bldg 113)( Gate G) Boire Airfield, Nashua NH beginning at 1100hrs. A breakfast/brunch will be served prior to the meeting consisting of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea.English muffins etc maybe cheeseburgers also. A $5 donation is requested to offset the cost of the breakfast. or bring something to the table that all can enjoy. All are invited. Contact Frank Hoff Adjutant at  warbirdsqdn7@comcast.net  Tom Schinkel, Commanding Officer will announce an agenda for the meeting. 

Sept. 11th, 7:30 AM - 5 PM, Orange Airport, 80 Airport Rd, Orange MA. 01364: Orange Airport Drag Strip Reunion,Vintage race cars, car show for street driven vehicles, swap meet, hot food and live music. Plenty of parking for fly-ins, show-off your vintage bird and join us for a day of nostalgia & fuel! Admission $10 per person. Find out more at http://johnscustomrods.com/drag_reunion_2010.htm 

Sept 11: FREE admission. NorthEast LSA EXPO – An LSA Vendor Showcase with seminars.  See the Terrafugia Transition (a flying car) and a variety of other LSA aircraft.  Learn about this relatively new category of aircraft and the sport pilot’s license.  Sat 9am-3pm at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, N. Andover, MA – to the right of the main terminal if driving.  Organized by EAA Chapter 106 www.EAA106.org  Chapter will have breakfast & lunch available. Also FREE to LSA manufacturers/dealers (contact President to arrange participation).   Contact at: EAA106.SportPilot@gmail.com  No rain date. 

Sept 18: Poker Run - New England 99’s International Women Pilots’ Organization – Nashua, NH (ASH) Terminus. Grand Prize for Winning Hands! Rain date is Sept 19. For more information before September 18th call 339-236-0195.  

Sept 18: Newport, NH Parlin Field (2B3) Airport Open House. Pancake Breakfast, Static Displays, Classic Aircraft, Antique and street Rods, Airport tours, Hangar Restoration Fund Rides. Rian date Sept 19th. Contact 603-863-1220 

September 18- Keene, NH (EEN) Free barbeque, noon at Monadnock Aviation.  Call 603-357-7600 for details. 

Sept. 19, EAA Colonial Chapter 279, Cranland Airport (28M,N42-01.48, W070-50.28), Hanson, MA. Breakfast 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Donation is $6. Children up to 12 years of are half price if accompanied by an Adult parent. Season discount available. Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine, Don’t miss it! Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights and all means of flight are welcome! The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. WWW.EAA279.ORG 

Sept 19, 25th Annual Simsbury FlyIn and Auto Show. 

The largest event of its kind in NE, displays hundreds of beautiful aircraft and autos.  Skydiving, formation flying demonstration, aviation seminars, judging and trophies, dealer displays and booths, live music, kids' activities, breakfast and lunch.  A great family event.  Parking available/near airport.  No admission fee, donations greatly appreciated and help keep our airport in operation.  Location:  Simsbury Airport (4B9), 94 Wolcott Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070.  For info, Bill at wdthomas421@comcast.net. 

September 21- Keene, NH (EEN) Safety Seminar, 6-8pm at Monadnock Aviation.  Call 603-357-7600 for details. 

October 2 - Rutland, Vermont - EAA 968 - 20th annual ‘Leafpeepers’  fly-in breakfast at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT).8am – Noon, with the world famous Green Mountain Flyers blueberry hotcakes, real Vermont Maple Syrup ,eggs, sausage, and all the  fixin’s’. info - http://www.greenmountainflyers.org/ 802-235-2808 

October 2, 2010; Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA - Wings and Wheels - Sponsored by The Early Ford V8 Club of New England and the Fitchburg Pilots Association EAA Chapter 1454; from 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM;  All automotive makes on display, aircraft dealer exhibits, antique & modern cars and planes on display. Fly in, drive in and see them all !! For further information our website for the WW is http://www.fitchburgpilots.org/events/20101002WW 

Oct 2, - EAA Warbirds Squadron 7 will serve a   breakfast/brunch consisting of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea.English muffins etc maybe cheeseburgers also, at the Warbirds Squadron 7 Hanger (Bldg 113)( Gate G) Boire Airfield, Nashua NH beginning at 1030hrs.Enjoy all you can eat. All for a $5 donation. or bring something to the table that all can enjoy. All are invited. Contact Frank Hoff Adjutant at  warbirdsqdn7@comcast.net 

October 4- Keene, NH (EEN) IMC Club, 6-7pm at Monadnock Aviation.  Call 603-357-7600 for details. 

Oct 16, 2010; EAA Warbirds Squadron 7 will hold the scheduled monthly meeting at the Warbirds Squadron 7 Hanger (Bldg 113)( Gate G) Boire Airfield, Nashua NH beginning at 1100hrs. A breakfast/brunch will be served prior to the meeting consisting of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea.English muffins etc maybe cheeseburgers also. A $5 donation is requested to offset the cost of the breakfast. or bring something to the table that all can enjoy. All are invited. Contact Frank Hoff Adjutant at  warbirdsqdn7@comcast.net  Tom Schinkel, Commanding Officer will announce an agenda for the meeting. 

October 16- Keene, NH (EEN) Free barbecue, noon at Monadnock Aviation.  Call 603-357-7600 for details. 

Oct. 17, EAA Colonial Chapter 279, Cranland Airport (28M,N42-01.48, W070-50.28), Hanson, MA. Breakfast served from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Donation is $6. Children up to 12 years of age are half price if accompanied by a parent. Season discount available. Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. WWW.EAA279.ORG 

October 19- Keene, NH (EEN) Safety Seminar, 6-8pm at Monadnock Aviation.  Call 603-357-7600 for details. 

Oct. 20, Monadnock Aviation,Safety Seminar at Keene, NH (EEN). Topic is Garmin 430 and 530.   6-8pm main terminal building at Keene.  Light refreshments served.  Sponsored by Monadnock Aviation. 

Nov. 14, East Windsor, CT, Skylark Airpark (7B6) Pancake Breakfast 8:30 - 11:00 am. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs. Coffee, milk and juice too. All you can eat for $5 donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1310. Contact: Paul Dowgewicz 860-370-9990, http://www.eaa1310.org/ 

Nov. 17, Safety Seminar at Keene (EEN), NH.  6-8pm.  Topic is “Establishing and Sticking to Your Personal Minimums”.  Sponsored by Monadnock Aviation.  Light refreshments.  Call 603-357-7600 for more info. 
 

Eastern (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV)  

Sept 4, 5  - Sept 11, 12  - Sept 18, 19 - Sept 25, 26 Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Saturday shows emphasize the pioneer and barnstorming period; Sunday shows feature  WW-I aircraft. A sampling of aircraft from both periods is flown on each day, plus biplane rides will be available. For info call 845-752-3200 

September 11 – All-you-can-eat “Fly-In/Drive-In” pancake breakfast.  Sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 240.  8AM – noon.  And just $6.  Young Eagles Rally (free airplane rides for kids 8 – 17 yrs.) 9AM – noon.  All at New Garden Flying Field approx 3 miles west of  Kennett Square,PA.   On route 1 by-pass, take Toughkenamon exit and follow signs approx. 1 mile.  For more info, visit www.eaa240.org. 

Sept. 11, Annual RV Reunion and NE Builders Forum... Open to all Experimental aircraft builders, Hands- on workshops for rib building, fabric covering, riveting, safety wiring, English Wheeling. Welding classes brought to you by Haun Welding, and Miller Welding Co’s. Painting, Safety, First Flight, seminars AND MORE! Food available. RV Transition training For more info, go to http://www.eaachapter486.com/ 

Sept 11-12 Model Meet Weekend  - Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. In addition to the regular flying show, dozens of radio controlled models will depict the pioneer and WW-I period. For info call 845-752-3200 

Sept. 12, EAA Chapter 70 annual Fly-In at Braden Airpark, Easton,Pa. (N-43). Hours 8:00-16:00.  Breakfast 8:00-11:00. Cash for best category aircraft. Auto show. Live bluegrass band. Much more. FAA safety seminar Saturday,  Sept.11 at 10:00 a.m. hosted by Moyer Aviation. Tele: 610-258-0473. Contact Ron Whiteside: 908-454-5302, 908-319-1607  

Sept 18, Old Airplane Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, (K-23), Route 166, Cooperstown, NY 7:30AM to 12 noon. Old time fly-in on a grass strip, with an all you can eat pancake breakfast, w/real Maple Syrup and eggs cooked the way you want them. This event is time tested and draws a wide variety of Antique, Classic and homebuilt aircraft. Come join the fun! Contact: Glenn at 607-547-2526, or cowpieaero@yahoo.com   

Sept 18-19  Piper Cub Weekend - Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Come see a gathering of America's favorite airplanes, plus the regular flying show. For info call 845-752-3200  

Sept 18-19: Women Fly Weekend  - Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. A great opportunity for young aspiring female aviators to meet successful women from several fields of aviation. For info call 845-752-3200 

Sept 19: Sidney, Delaware County, New York, Thomas Fagen  Municipal Airport. The Sidney Rotary Club is planning a Fly In All you can eat pancake breakfast to be held from 8AM until 1PM.  Pilots coming in will be free.  Proceeds to benefit the local Rotary Scholarship program. Kyle Westcott, 607-563-9743, email is kwestcott@stny.rr.com  

 

Sept 19: Skyhaven Airport 76N-Tunkhannock PA. Skyhaven  Fly In Breakfast and Craft Show. All you can eat breakfast- Pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, beverage. Large craft show

570-836-4800, skyhaven@ptd.net 

Sept 25 & 26: Gettysburg Regional Airport (W05)EAA Chapter 1041, The Gettysburg Barnstormers, will host their Wings, Wheels, & Pancakes Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast on. Breakfast will be served both days starting at 8 am through 12 Noon. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, homefries, coffee, tea, & juice. Adults $ 7.00, kids under 12 $3.00.  Free shuttle service to & from the Visitor Center of Gettysburg National Military Park for those who fly in. The 2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Grand Champion Antique winner, a 1930 Waco RNF, is expected to be on hand. Antique & classic car display, hangar flying, fun for everyone. Join us for the best breakfast around! For more information, contact Ellie & Jim Sheen at 717-360-6382 or sheenej@comcast.net Website:  http://sites.google.com/site/gettysburgbarnstormers/   

Oct 2: Emmaus Kiwanis Fly-in, Drive-in Breakfast, Queen City Airport, 1730 Vultee Street, Allentown. 8:00am – 12 noon. Donation just $6.00 - Children 10 and under $3.00. Have a pilot's breakfast of Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, and juice Type clubs are welcome. See classic and unique airplanes, and other interesting exhibits. Donations just Proceeds go to Emmaus Community projects. Raindate: Sunday, October 3, 2010. Contact Number: 610-791-5193 

Oct 2, 3 - Oct 9, 10 - Oct 16, 17 Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Saturday shows emphasize the pioneer and barnstorming period; Sunday shows feature  WW-I aircraft. A sampling of aircraft from both periods is flown on each day, plus biplane rides will be available. For info call 845-752-3200 

Oct 3,: Sidney Municipal Airport, Sidney, NY (N23). Fly-In Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m. Grand Finale Cruise-In Car Show, Crafts, Airplane Rides For more information call: (607) 561-2346. 

Oct 9: Delaware's First State Fly-in - New Castle Airport (KILG) - 9am - 5pm.Displays, food & drinks, avionics demos, raffles, gift certificates. For more info visit www. firststateflyin.com. 

Oct 10th: Costa’s Airport (7N1) Painted Post, NY  14870, Chicken BBQ, To benefit our local food pantries. Noon to 4 pm $8.00 per person. Raffles, Rides, Food, Fun! Rain or Shine!! Contact Mary @ 607-962-0053 

Oct.24th,  Halloween Party at Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM), Wall Twp., NJ, Building 4, 7pm - 12 midnight.  Fun, music, food, drinks and costume prizes.  Tickets $15 per person.  Hosted by the Garden State Angels Chapter of Women In Aviation, International.  For info and tickets, please call Melissa 732-754-4891/Alyson 908-783-2550 or email melissaocean@comcast.net. 

Southern (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN) 

Oct 8-13 Five nights at the Dominican Republic's Casa de Campo, and enjoy outstanding food and service. Play on a world class golf course or join in on mini-Flys to Constanza & Arroyo Barril. Get to see the Dominican Republic that the airline tourists never see. To learn more or register at www.CaribbeanFlyingAdventures.com

Oct 29-31: Join the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism fly-in to Green Turtle Cay. Join other pilots on Oct 29 at Banyan for a pre-flight briefing, and then fly to the exotic Out Islands of Great Abaco. Enjoy a unique Halloween at Green Turtle Cay Yacht Club in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, just 70 minutes from Florida. Upon arrival at Green Turtle Cay Yacht Club, pilots can participate in a complimentary Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch. While at Green Turtle Cay be sure to participate in the Island Halloween costume contest and take advantage of the Halloween Buffet and elegant candlelight dinner. Throughout the 3 days at Green Turtle Cay Yacht Club, you have your choice of activities at the resort, including: diving/snorkeling, Fishing or Bird Watching, Relaxing on at one of the pools or on the spectacular sandy white beaches. To learn more visit bahamas.com or contact Leonard Stuart 800-327-7678, lstuart@bahamas.com.  

Nov 5-8: 11/5/2010 — 11/8/2010 Fully escorted "Fly-In" to Cape Santa Maria, The Bahamas, hosted by Caribbean Flying Adventures. All group discounts passed to participants: a) Fully escorted, organized, worry free Fly Ins (led by Jim Parker) b) SAVINGS: Discounted hotel rates (25% to 40%); discounted fuel and survival gear c) FREE International IFR charts d) FREE Caribbean Pilot's Guide 4 month Membership e) Full time escort pilot and goto person for the entire trip f) Complete checklist, all documents, flight plans, advice on survival gear, expedited customs clearance, meet and greet at the airport, assistance with all departure procedures and return to the U.S. g) Comprehensive Pre-departure briefings h) Complimentary "Ice Breaker" Rum Punch reception first night i) Optional group meals at discounted prices j) Mini Fly In to Staniel Cay (snorkel the "Thunderball Groto") To learn more about this fly-in contact Jim Parker at Jim@CaribbeanFlyingAdventures.com or visit Caribbean Flying Adventures  

Points West (CA, OH, KY, IL, WI) 

Canada 

Sept. 18 at the Executive Ottawa-Gatineau Airport.  GATINEAU, QC. Vintage Wings of Canada will open their gates to the public for the annual fall Open House/Airshow http://www.vintagewings.ca/