December 8, 2013

The meeting was called to order at 2:05 PM by Vice-President Mike Schnell.

President Todd called en-route to the meeting that he was executing a 180 due to complications from the BB flu.

In attendance were Mike, Gene, Neil, Marc, Jason, Richard, and Ken

The minutes of the November meeting were loosely recalled by Neil, Mike and Ken.

 Neil reported Bud called and the Capella will be waiting until the Spring thaws arrive. It is Neil's intention to go to Greencastle and fly again in the Capella once Bud has returned from his Florida sojourn and re-installs the wings.

The question was raised if the EAA responds to submissions about Young Eagle flights. It seems they are very quiet until after the year ends and then acknowledge flights of ten, fifty, etc eagles with pins, hats, etc.

Since this was the last meeting for the year it was decided to elect officers for the coming year as we have done in the past. Mike Schnell was nominated to be President, Marc Hines was nominated to be Vice-President, Gene Will was nominated to be Treasurer, Richard Murray was nominated to be Secretary. No further nominations were made and so the four were elected by acclamation of the members present.

Mike acknowledge he had done Young Eagles for many years and wanted to pass the Chairmanship of that program on to another. Tina Strobel and Neil Winget were nominated to co-chair the Young Eagles program for our Chapter.

A unique individual, who was previously a member of the chapter, was discussed with less than complimentary comments by the elders of the Chapter.

The topic of whether our Chapter should start a Chapter project from which we could learn from our experience and possibly sell the completed project was discussed with mixed feelings.

The subject of an annual dinner was raised with no further discussion.

Neil shared his P-40 story, how as a young lad he happened upon a derelict P-40 and for lack of funds he and his friends didn't buy it. That plane is now on display at the Museum of the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio with a vignette of the Capella Kid for all in attendance to go with it.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM upon a motion by Ken seconded by Jason.


Tina Strobel, Secretary by Richard

November 10, 2013

Reconstructed at the December meeting from the memories of those in attendance, Todd, Mike, Neil, Marc, and Ken.

Gene.Tina. and Richard all reported their absence.

They talked awhile and then toured Ken's project (which is soaking up paint faster than a sponge on water)

October 13, 2013

Ann Vogel, Richard Murray, Mike Schnell, Ken Boyd, Todd Bills, Neil Winget and Tina Strobel

President Todd Bills called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.

No Meeting notes from September, officers were all out of state.

Old Business:

Mike reports on the Reno air-races: Jet man was there but had one of his 4 engines have trouble so no show from him. Enjoyed some air show activities and remodeled Hellcat ran into a Jeep chopped up the hood. Had a good time.

Boy Scout Jamboree - had a good turn out, had a lot of planes and people flying. Gave 180 kids rides. Total success for the scouts. Gave demonstrations of avionics and blew wind over wings for demonstrations. Had a T-6 lit up for a night air show with fireworks.

New Business:

Dayton Tower tour-Todd gave an education of the working of an elevator (both ways). Met Michael Jackson, he was very knowledgeable and gave us a tour of the equipment rooms. Met "Crystal the pistol" and had a foggy view of the airport from the tower.

Todd and Richard took a trip to Muncie. Todd got ready for his Arizona trip and flew to Sporty's.

Ann reports a man from Oklahoma called asking about a Cub. It was a man who bought Walt's Cub (N24WV) and they were going to have it repainted. He offered up a before and after picture of the paint job. He emailed pictures and she found they named the Cub "Uncle Walt".  Brought the pictures to share.

Ken is hoping to have his project painted in a couple of weeks and reported, he'll run out of nice weather before he does paint.

Dick doesn't want to talk about the Champ. Had a larger hole on the rudder hinge than he expected. Needed some additional bushings and now finds the hole is too small for the part. So….hmm

Mike and Tina emailed Jake about Sidney's Young Eagles the weather was not good in the morning and neither of them ended up going.

Tina flew to Marion with radio/mic issues, borrowed a handheld from a nice person (Thanks Dick) and had first experience with gliders.

Mike flew to Urbana and saw all kinds of airplanes out and about. He has 96 (now 99) landings in the WACO - Mike if Tina would have done the math prior to the Waco ride she may have requested one more landing in order to be part of the 100th landing.

No treasurer report: Gene sent notice he was not able to make it.

Mike offered up rides in the WACO and Todd took the first and came back with a excitement and and extra bounce in his step. Ann went next and showed Todd to make a graceful entrance into the beast. Finally Tina was given a ride and found great fun in the lazy 8's Mike demonstrated.

Todd adjoined the meeting at 2:40 PM on motion by Mike and Neil second.

August 11, 2013

Todd called the meeting to order at 2:08 PM

Members present were Todd Bills, Neil Winget, Richard Murray, Marc Hines, Gene Will, Mike Schnell, Tina Strobel

Guest Aaron Strobel


-Young Eagles flew 23 campers from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum Space Camp on Thursday, the 8 th. Mike, Gene, and Richard flew.

-Todd shared that he flew to Port Clinton and they have a new museum and restaurant on the field.

-Mike will be on his way to Reno air races and will miss next months meeting.

-Tina will miss next months meeting so we will try a Skype meeting.

-Tina purchased a 3 month subscription to Garmin flight app and demonstrated it to all.

-Fly boy-scouts next month at CQA.

-The nice guys of the group left the meeting to help a damsel in distress therefore defaulting the meeting to adjournment.

-Richard showed Todd and Mike Skyvector.com and how to rubberband a route.

July 14, 2013

July 14, 2013

Members present were Ken Boyd, Mike Schnell, Dick Murray, Gene Will, Neil Winget, and Tina Strobel

Mike called the meeting to order.

Waived reading of last months notes due to being emailed out.

Old business: received a thank you cards, letter to the editor. Mike thanked everyone for their help in organizing the young eagles day.  Grand total 110 flown.

New business: Genes asking for assistance in annual multi chapter cookout. Second Thursday of Aug. (8/8/2013 start cooking around 6pm) Tina to send a notice asking for help with pop, ice, move table chairs etc.  All attendees please bring a covered dish.

Anyone going to SKY's  last breakfast fly-in?  Didn't sound like it.

8/8 9:30 am flying a group from Neil Armstrong Museum.  Going to run it as a Young Eagles event.

9/21 Boy Scout Young Eagles at CQA is still on.

Mike is going to the air races in Reno. Going open cockpit on the road. Mike is thinking of keeping the Cherokee, the wife okay's it...whaat?

Neil has engine in plane and it was being painted.  Bud has been working on it since December-sigh. Retirement plans still on.

Neil taught us all a new word: Insouciance-noun

the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.

Ken asked about the check he used for paying dues..it hasn't cleared bank?Todd?

Meeting was adjourned around 3pm when we walked outside and drooled over Mikes Waco as he taxied out for fuel.

June 8, 2013

Our regular monthly meeting was conducted informally in advance of our Young Eagle flights on this date.
In attendance were members Dick Heiby, Neil Winget, Mike Schnell, Brent Ricther, Ken Boyd, Jon Bailey, Richard Murray, Tina Strobel, and Todd Bills. Guests included Ann Vogel and Wade the Aztec man from Sidney.

From the email register:

Thank you! 

Thank you Ken Boyd and Dick Heiby for being Payload Specialists and get our Young Eagles loaded and de-planed in a safe efficient manner. It would not have flowed well without you.

Thank you Jon Bailey and Ann Vogel for addressing the registration and certificates for our Young Eagles. Your efforts contributed to the success we enjoyed and made the event memorable for all involved.

Thank you Neil 'Hollywood' Winget who filled a void Walt Vogel left by explaining aerodynamics and airplanes to our guests, in addition to your efforts contacting the local media and your stellar Channel 35 appearance.

Thank you Wade and your Aztec from Sidney for helping fly several sorties early in the day. 

Thank you Mike Schnell, Tina Strobel, Richard Murray, Brent Ritcher, and Todd Bills for flying our Young Eagles.

Thank you Russ Hovie for the $200.00 donation in gasoline supplied for aircraft flying Young Eagles.

Thank you someone for the donuts that served to sustain us throughout the morning.

Mike, Tina, and Neil well done organizing this years event. One hundred ten Young Eagles flown and the comments overheard from the parents were gratitude to our chapter providing this opportunity for their children to experience flight on a personal basis.

Thank you we couldn't have done it without you.

May 19, 2013

Meeting began promptly at 2:00pm called to order by President Todd Bills. 

Members present were Marc Hines, Jason Stechshulte, Gene Will, Todd Bills, Neil Winget, Mike Schnell and Tina Strobel and Richard Murray. Todd and Tina both flew in from CQA. 

-Treasurer report by Gene Will:  $179.26

-Neil on TV June 4th to report on Young Eagles. His outfit is yet to be determined. Will he wear a Pith helmet, Goggles and a scarf? Maybe a bomber jacket and gym shorts.

-Timeline-start distributing pamphlets over Memorial Day.  Todd will pick posters up and drop some at CQA for Dick and Tina to pick up and distribute.

-Neil will talk to Wapak News about the Young Eagles event.

-Insurance is filed for YE event. 

-Neil is retiring with a goal date of July 31, 2013. Will it really happen this time?

-Todd is ready to add first wing on his plane. First flight date is “crazy talk”, one fix at a time.

-Neils Capella report - ready to hang the engine.

-Mikes Waco report-tail wheel needed "tweaked" in process of putting it back together

-All voted for Post Office Pith helmet painted federal yellow with a EAA Patch as Chapter hat. President Todd Bills is watching the budget and want to find a $10 helmet to be just like Richard.

-Todd motioned to adjourn the meeting and was first to fly west into the sunset.

April 14, 2013

The April meeting of EAA Chapter 922 was convened at 2:00pm by President Todd Bills

Members present were Dick Heiby, Richard Murray, Marc Hines, Jason Stechshulte, Gene Will, Todd Bills, Neil Winget, and via Facetime from Lakeland, Florida Tina Strobel and Mike Schnell.

Todd initiated a phone call to Brian Albers and over the speakerphone Brian explained they were having a Boy Scout Jamboree at Lakefield (CQA) September 21, 2013 and wanted to offer an aviation merit badge. They wanted as many airplanes as possible to permit the scouts to see the different types. There was also discussion the we would make this a Young Eagles event for our chapter in addition to planned June 8 program.

The treasury report was given by Gene Will at $204.26.

Under old business the snow pool was awarded to Dick Heiby. The last date for snow was determined to be April 9th and the $45 was divided with $20 going to the chapter and $25 going to Dick.

Mike reported he and Bob Wagner were driving to St Augustine and returning with his new WACO when the weather permitted.

Neil reported he attended Sun-n-Fun and showed pictures he had taken during his two and a half days at the fly-in.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:45pm and several of us sat around lying to each other until 3:30.

for Tina Strobel, Secretary TDY @ LAL from notes of Todd Bills, Richard Murray

March 10, 2013

EAA Chapter 922 met March 10, 2013, at AXV with 5 members, 1 guest.


Attendees: Todd Bills,Jason Stechschulte, Marc Hines, Richard Murray, Gene Will, Tina Strobel (Guest-Aaron Strobel)

Weather report: METAR KAXV 101742Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2991 A02

Todd Bill called the meeting to order.

Old Business: No old business. last meeting was held at the WACO museum.
Treasurer report was read by Gene Will: $179.26 balance.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Tina Strobel and approved.

New Business: 
Need to discuss Young Eagles in Aprils meeting. Tina will check for educational material or kit for Young Eagles.

Neils Capella is getting close to completion.

Todd gave an update on his plane.

Richard purchased a CXR-4 project. Champ is coming along.

Jason bought plans for a Starduster 2. Look for him in 2033.

Meeting was adjourned by Todd Bills

Snow pool $5.
Todd -March 15
X-Neil- March 10
X-Mike - March 6
X-Tina - Feb 28
Richard - March 21
Gene - March 14
Tom- March 24
March - March 23
Dick Heiby - April 9
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Members:
John Bailey, Todd Bills, Ken Boyd, Tom Fortman, Dick Heiby, Marc Hines, Richard Murray, Brent Richter, Mike Schnell, Rudy Schnidhorst,Tina Strobel, Neil Winget, Gene Will, Jason Stechschulte

February 10, 2013

EAA Chapter met at 1:00 PM at the WACO Air Museum in Troy, Ohio
Present were members Todd Bills, Mike Schnell, Neil Winget, Ken Boyd, Marc Hines, and Richard Murray who were joined by guests Terry Zimmerman, Ann Vogel, Bob Sudman, Janice Sudman, Rhonda Boyd and Sharon Schnell.

No minutes were read

No Treasurer's report given

It was announced Mike Schnell had purchased a WACO Classic YPF-7 and was going to take instruction from Bob Wagner of WACO Classic.

Todd got his registration back from OKC because the serial numbers didn't match (Murray didn't copy it correctly). He is going to add a 1 to the document and send it back in.

Neil reported Bud had the engine in the Capella and was waiting on the nose gear. Bud is going to run or fly the engine for ten hours before delivering it.

The group was welcomed by Don Willis who introduced Gretchen Hawk, Bob Wagner, and Patty Wagner. Gretchen was responsible for seeing our meal of barbecue pork or sliced turkey sandwich, baked mixed beans, cole slaw, chips, and a drink of choice was available. Patty spoke of the Aviation Heritage Trail and the program they have at aviation sites throughout the area from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum to Wright Brothers Airport to Urbana and how we could qualify for a Wil-Bear. Bob spoke of WACO Classic and their continued production of a legendary airplane. Don was our guide and enlightened us on the development of the WACO brand from the Cootie to the WACO 10 in the building where we dined. We moved to the main building and Don spoke of the efforts WACO contributed to the war effort producing the CG-4 glider. There were exhibits of the tools, desks, and materials used in the WACO factory.

Information about how you can help or join their efforts is available at http://www.wacoairmuseum.org/

We were all on the road by 3:00 PM

Tina Strobel, Secretary in abstentia (Nassau) by Richard Murray

January 13, 2013

EAA Chapter 922 met January 13, 2013, at AXV with 6 members, 1 guest.


Attendees: Mike Schnell, Todd Bills, Richard Murray, Marc Hines, Tom Fortman, Neil Winget, Gene Will (Guest-Aaron Strobel)


Weather report: 30013KT 4SM -RA BR BKN004 BKN010 OVC015 05/05 A2992 RMK AO2 CIG 002V007 P0007


Todd Bills called the meeting to order.


Old Business: Waco Museum 6ppl responded February 10,2013 1:00 at museum should be out by 3:30pm, hunt up brick for chapter, come see info on plywood gliders. Neil has comitted to the purchase of his plane. Prop and nose is ready to go-looking at first or second week of Feb.  Starting snow pool of when the last day of snow on the gound for 2013.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.


New Business:
Young Eagles report: no new news, National day is June 8th (second Sat in June) so we will use the same date for our young eagles day.


Filled out forms for EAA 2013 Chapter membership.


Todd Bills put in an offer to Casey Knuttle for his Cessna 150 located at CQA and he accepted.


Paid respects and rememberance of Dottie Anderson.


Treasury report, None carry of balance from last month.


Todd will bring pictures back for next meeting of the airport graveyard.


Next months meeting will be at the WACO museum


Snow pool $5.
Todd -March 15
Neil- March 10
Mike - March 6
Tina - Feb 28
Richard - March 21
Gene - March 14
Tom- March 24
March - March 23
Dick Heiby - April 9


Neil moved to adjourn the meeting verbal by all to second.




Members:
John Bailey, Todd Bills, Ken Boyd, Tom Fortman, Dick Heiby, Marc Hines, Richard Murray, Brent Richter, Mike Schnell, Rudy Schnidhorst,Tina Strobel, Neil Winget, Gene Will