March 9, 2014

Our regular monthly meeting was called to order at 2:01 PM.

Present were Mike Schnell, Jon Bailey, Neil Winget, Ken Boyd, Marc Hines, Gene Will, Richard Murray

and guest Ann Vogel

Old business prompted a discussion about the upcoming Young Eagles event planned for June 14. We are three months out. Neil announced he will have a noon spot on the TV show. We should plan on one hundred riders for the event. The following Saturday would be the rain date and we should notify EAA to get insurance coverage and on their calendar.

Break: Todd stopped and picked up MIKE'S gps to use on his forthcoming trip to Arizona.

Neil discovered errors in flyer and is going to correct them. Mike will register the event with EAA. Jon will get talent lined up for TV time. Mike will fly his WACO and needs a Cherokee pilot to fly his 180. Pre-registration needs to be defined so we can plan on how many riders to accept.

In other business Mike went to an open house at the WACO museum in Troy and found out they have a camp-out at the end of April for the Boy Scouts to earn their merit badge. Anyone interested in volunteering?

Program Chairman Ken read a list of sites he compiled in just Ohio that we might want to visit. Gene suggested we create a calendar to keep track of everything we are doing or going to do. There is the Cookout in August, the MSRFI at Urbana in September, the WACO fly-in in September, and the WWI event at the Museum of the Air Force in Dayton. It was discussed and the WWI event might be the group activity we want to start with this year. Richard will establish a calendar on the website.

Neil told that Neil Armstrong had the test facility named after him and that it was fitting men named Neil should be so honored, especially since Neil Armstrong had landed there so much. Ann Vogel concurred the it was fitting to name landing sites after men named Neil. Armstrong has a site at Edwards Air Force Base in California and Winget has a cornfield in Ohio. (boy we miss her)

Neil tells the boy story. His son's turn signal bulb was out and they needed to replace it. After church Neil drives buy AutoZone and they can replace bulb for his son. Neil wakes son up up and he doesn't want to do it. Neil says you and comes to meeting. Wife txt Neil that boy is getting bulb changed. And there was piece once again in the valley.

Gene reported the treasury stands at $139.76 including the $30.00 contributed for the snow pool, which looks like the Chapter is going to win if things don't start warming up.

The meeting was adjourned upon a motion by Neil and seconded by Ken. at 2:52 PM.

February 9, 2014

In attendance Mike Schnell, Gene Will, Ken Boyd, Tina Strobel, Todd Bills, Richard Murray, Jason Stechschulte, Marc Hines, Jon Bailey, Neil Winget

Guest Aaron Strobel

Meeting called to order 2:06 PM by President Mike Schnell.

Gene paid the EAA our annual assessment and there is $9.00 left in the treasury. He collected dues from those who had not paid and $20 from last month's snow pool contribution. See the snow pool tab for this year's participants. The snow pool is at $30.00.

Jon Bailey brought with him all of the registration sheets from the 2013 Young Eagles event which needed to be signed by the respective pilots.

Tina resigned her co-chairmanship with Neil because of her move to Georgia. Regrettably this will be her last meeting with our chapter.

Todd was selected to co-chair the event with Neil and Todd will be in charge of getting pilots lined up.

The subject of having reservations was brought up and it was decided to have the event open and we would fly any who came.

Neil wanted to know if there was any video taken of last year's event. It is not certain if Channel 35 has any of the footage they shot or not.

Neil moved and  Todd seconded to have our Young Eagles event this year on the second Sunday of June, the same date as the national organization. Motion Carried

Todd is looking for a portable GPS for his trip to Arizona. Discussion followed on what portable app he should look at.

Todd was seeking input on his trip planning and brought his sectionals

Mike raised the subject of a program for each meeting. Discussion followed and
Ken Boyd volunteered to be the program chairman.

Fly-outs were mentioned as an activity, Reese airport in Muncie and the RC field were suggested as a destination.

Neil moved and Gene seconded and the meeting adjourned at 2:43 PM

January 12, 2014

President Mike called the meeting to order at 2:04 PM

In attendance were Mike, Marc, Neil, Richard.

Todd called in that he will be in Chicago and will miss the meeting. Tina text'd she will miss the meeting to get her house ready to list next week and they are to close on the Georgia house February 27.

Neil related his Chevy Chase Christmas for the next fifteen minutes. If you weren't here see Richard to have it recanted.

Mike has been released from ADM as of last Tuesday and is available.

Tales of telephone nightmares ensued.

Young Eagles coordinator Neil brought up when to schedule this years event.  It was the consensus to keep it the same date as the national organization Young Eagles Day. The second Sunday in June is tentatively the date. There are credits the Chapter has received that we can send students to EAA Camp.

Our Chapter insurance needs to be addressed. Mike is to take care of the form submission and see Gene for a check to cover the expense.

The subject of a Chapter project was raised again and it was thought that
Chapter trips might be a better choice for an activity. Fly-outs is something we might want to look at. The tower trip to DAY was cited as an example. Venues were discussed, the Tin Goose restaurant at Port Clinton, Kalamazoo Air Museum, and others surfaced in the discussion.

4th Annual Snow Pool participants at this time:
Richard Murray February 28
Todd Bills Mar 15
Mike March 20
Marc Hines March 25
Dick Heiby April 4
The winner will be the closest date after the last 24 hr period that snow remained on the AXV airport ground before the 21st of June and the date will be determined by the manager at AXV.
Reply to EAA922@gmail.com with your date (we'll collect the money the next time we see you) to participate.

If you haven't paid yet, 2014 dues are due $25.00 to Gene

Richard noted the Sun n Fun fly-in is scheduled for April 1-6. Anybody going?

Mike handed out awards for last years service.

Neil reiterated the Capella story and he should be getting it after ten hours of flight time.

Neil told a war story about Camp Perry.

3:10 Meeting adjourned.

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.