June, 2002 EAA CHAPTER 5

NEXT EAA CHAPTER MEETING –

Monday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m.

At Geauga County Airport

JUNE’S MEETING PROGRAM

Our presenters will be our own members Dave Nuss and Rick Perko who will be giving a glider presentation and possibly a demonstration, weather and circumstances permitting. Learn what it’s like to be a REAL pilot!

JUNE 22 PANCAKE BREAKFAST

We still need volunteers for the fly-in. Please contact Tim Connor if you would like to lend a hand. Volunteers are needed to flip pancakes, park planes and cars and clean up.

SUNDAY PICNICS

Our summer Sunday evening picnics have once again commenced. Ed Malovic fires up the grill about 6PM every Sunday evening. You don’t have to bring anything, just call Ed or Tim (440 897 4311 or 440 636 5287) before 4PM on Sunday and tell them how many people you are bringing and then show up around 6PM. Just $5 a plate and enjoy the rest of the evening with aviation enthusiasts. Some Sundays will feature a bonfire!

WORK SESSIONS

Still some work to be done. Please check your e-mail from Ed Malovic when a session is scheduled. More hands, less work!

SUMMER FLYING

It seems like Summer is finally here and Chapter members are making the most of it. We go somewhere almost every weekend (wx permitting). Recently we’ve gone to Butler for dinner at the Runway Restaurant (yes , it overlooks the runway) and to Grove City were some went shopping at the Outlet Mall and all had dinner at the Elephant & Castle. Pictures from many of these events are on the website at www.eaa5.org If you would like to join the fun, call Tim for the latest details (440 897 4311).

GREAT ONE TANK (more or less) TRIPS

Want some ideas of great places to fly out for family fun? How about the Cincinnati aquarium? Located in Newport Kentucky directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, it is just a short hop from Lunken Airport (LUK). Million Air has two brand new courtesy minivans for your use on a first come-first serve basis. The aquarium is open 365 days a year and costs $16.50 per person. Several tanks are walk-through (under) that give the illusion of being in the water with the aquatic life. There is also a stunning jellyfish exhibit. Shopping and restaurants in the Newport Levee district complete the trip with dining on a riverboat or restaurant overlooking the Ohio River. Tim Connor, Carol Gragg, Randy and Naomi St.Julian personally give this a THUMBS UP! We had a blast!

Randy is the guy hiding behind the camera.

MUCHAS GRACIAS

A thumbs up to Josh Goodridge who picked up the carpet that was donated to the club and delivered it to the clubhouse. THANKS! What an improvement it will make!

UPCOMING EVENTS

July meeting (July 20 at 1:00 p.m. will feature a trip to Chuck Reed’s airport. Chuck has graciously agreed to host the meeting and let us drool over his collection of vintage aircraft. Directions will be in the July newsletter.

July 12, 13 and 14. Lost Nation Airport will be hosting the U.S. Aviation Museum Gathering of Eagles VII Airshow featuring American aircraft of the early war in the Pacific.

July 23 to July 28. Oshkosh! This year, Chapter 5 will receive a special award for being the oldest active Chapter in the state. The award ceremony will be July 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Theme Days mobile stage in the First Fly-in Flight Line tent area.

August 17, 2002 Chapter Picnic/August Meeting, 3:00 p.m. Bring the family! Ride night with a bonfire to follow! Pot luck dinner for those with an appetite.

September 21 Pig Roast. Hoping for warmer weather.

October 6 Michigan Aviation Association’s Ambassador Tour to Burke Lakefront Airport. They will be flying in that day, eat at Hornblower’s downtown, and spend the night at the Holiday Inn.

December 14 Holiday Party. (Yikes!)

Check out our website www.eaa5.org for the latest info on club events.