JANUARY, 2002 EAA CHAPTER 5

NEXT EAA CHAPTER 5 MEETING – Monday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m.
at Geauga County Airport – be there!

January 21 meeting program - Chuck Slusarczyk will provide running commentary during a screening of the Junkyard Wars episode that he starred in.

President’s Airspace

About 70 people showed up for the Christmas party – and that was only about half of the Membership! We enjoyed a great evening of food, hangar flying, gift exchanging, and simple socializing with friends. Newly certified airplanes were admired, projects in process were examined, and old airplanes were decorated for the occasion. In case you missed it, the next one will be held on December 14, 2002.

On New Years Eve, a smaller contingent of members enjoyed a wonderful dinner together at Alecci’s (the Olde Mill) in Garrettetsville. Afterward we went to the airport where it looked like we might be able to fly at midnite. Unfortunately the clouds moved in and by 11:30, it was snowing. Being the prudent pilots that EAA’ers are, we stayed in the clubhouse and enjoyed a small buffet of appetizers and desserts along with a little midnite bubbly.

Ground School

EAA chapter 5 and First Wings Aviation will present a ground school again this winter. If you or anyone you know is interested in getting your private pilot written test out of the way, show up at the clubhouse this Thursday Jan 17^th at 7:00pm. Class will be every Thursday evening for 10 weeks. Books and tuition is $265.00. Chapter members get a $25.00 discount.

Dues are Due!

If you haven’t paid your dues for 2002, please do so now! Send $25.00 in any form of legal tender to the treasurer:

Clair Stotlar
12287 Lela Lane
Burton, OH 44021

Summer's Coming

Member News

Jack Plavcan and Dave Tate have both flown their planes and are now tweaking the birds in preparation for the coming flying season.

Vince Welch used the chapter paint booth to prime and paint the inside of his fuselage.

New member Bill Ecker is working with Mark Schaden, Martell Lindsey, and Mike Toman on his ¾ scale P-51.

Welcome to new members:

Jim Bayman
Bill Ecker
Claude Folkes
Brett Hopkins
Jim Kujanpaa
Dale Thomas

Upcoming Events

January work session - 1/26/2002
We'll finish insulating the overhead door in the shop and start expanding the meeting room. February meeting - 2/18/2002
We'll hold another owner maintenance clinic. Chapter members will demonstrate the proper way to clean, gap, and rotate spark plugs, plus change oil in an aircraft engine. These are all maintenance items that can be performed by the owner of a certified aircraft.

June meeting - 6/15/2002
Dave Nuss and Rick Pirko Will present a program explaining Sailplanes.

Pancake Breakfast/Fly - 6/22/2002
This annual event will again welcome the local community and the flying public to Geauga County Airport. Pancakes, Young Eagle rides, and more!

Christmas party - 12/14/2002
You don’t have anything else planned yet. Put it on your calendar now!

EAA 2002 Calendars

We still have a few 2002 calendars available for a mere $8.00 a piece. Pick yours up at the clubhouse.

If you have any items you would like included in this newsletter, be sure to send them to any chapter officer.