Nov/Dec 2016

EAA Ultralight Chapter 1

Issue 436

Our next event is our Christmas Cocktail Hour Event, Dec 15th at The Machine Shed in Waukesha. We’ll have an informal dinner, suitable adult beverages, dinner, and a White Elephant gift exchange. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Microlite Flyers President Jim Pfarr W142 N9792 Amber Drive Germantown, WI 53022 [email protected] (414) 303-8758

Membership Allen Oehlke 1058 Pilgrim Pkwy Elm Grove, WI 53122 [email protected] 262-825-6788

Treasurer Vice-President James Hoeppner Steve Magdic 9911 N. McCord Rd N71 W27015 Meadow Wood Ln. Whitewater, WI 53190 Sussex, WI 53089 (262) 473-1642 [email protected] [email protected] (262) 820-9938

Secretary Lee Taylor 9911 N. McCord Rd Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 473-1642 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Jim Pfarr [email protected] (414) 303-8758 Safety / Ops Jerry LaBlanc (262) 797-8884

Director At Large Bob Sullivan W180 N7890 Town Hall Rd Web Master Apt C-251 Rob Thomas Menomonee Falls, WI [email protected] (262) 251-1822 [email protected]

Young Eagles Chairperson Geri Zaretzke 4720 Martha Lane Pewaukee WI 53072-1540 (414) 217-2251

Website: www.eaaul1.org https://www.facebook.com/ groups/MicroliteFlyers/ www.cafepress.com/ themicrolitestore

Find us on Facebook! Just get on Facebook and search for Microlite Flyers or type this link in your browser: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MicroliteFlyers/ Watch for our upcoming Christmas Cocktail Hour event, date and time to be announced soon!

President’s Perspective … Hello all from your new president! Wow, that’s a big change for our chapter after 15 years of leadership, devotion, and tireless effort contributed by our former president, Steve Magdic. I don’t think anyone would debate the tremendous value he has provided this chapter over the years, keeping the flame alive for ultralight aviation as our chapter went from a vibrant and thriving community at AeroPark to our scattered band of friends and fellow aviators who have cheerfully kept the spirit of the Microlite Flyers alive and well. Thank you Steve for everything you’ve done for the chapter these many years, and we definitely look forward to having you around and actively engaged in the coming years! I look forward to fostering some new ideas and new direction for the chapter that Steve and I, along with our board of directors, put into action over the past year. Our chapter holds a unique position within the EAA ultralight community as the first ultralight chapter (the first of our kind), and taking advantage of that position to revitalize the sport across Southeastern Wisconsin is an exciting opportunity for all of us. My wish is to see our chapter grow and prosper with new members, new activities, and new ways to engage both our fellow aviators and the communities we live in. With that in mind I held our first board meeting in November and started planning for 2017 with the thought of putting some interesting themes and activities on the calendar to get us going. We came up with a theme for each month to guide our event planning, locked in the scheduled dates for regularly occurring chapter events and board meetings, and focused ourselves around helping all our members get the most from being involved in our chapter. Also coming in 2017 is a change to our chapter organization that will allow us to find ourselves a permanent home and take advantage of new growth opportunities. One thing we learned from the EAA staff is that every chapter needs a home base as an anchor and haven for members to gather and participate in events and activities. A home base also makes it easier for prospective members to find us and get involved. We’ve been a nomadic chapter for several years and I really believe that has limited Page 2

our opportunities to attract new members and develop interesting content for our members to take advantage of. We are looking at a couple airfields in our area to learn about what they can offer us in terms of opportunities to help our chapter, obtain affordable hangar space, ways to get attention for our chapter, and future growth plans for the airfield. We’ve narrowed it down to a couple choices for now but the review and selection process is just beginning. Stay tuned! At the same time we have started investigating a change to our charter and becoming an official 501c3 charitable organization, which would give us the opportunity to accept donations and make the process of raising funds easier. We’re able to tap into the EAA staff for their guidance and assistance which will definitely make it easier for us, and we will be keeping all of our members involved in the progress and decision making to ensure this is a well understood and inclusive process. Stay tuned for more on this as we get started because I will be asking for all our members to give their input and make their voices heard; this will set the tone for the next exciting phase of our chapter! I definitely look forward to 2017 and beyond as a new and exhilarating year for EAA UL1, a year where we see growth, engagement, and participation increase over the great year we’ve already had in 2016 – and I hope you look forward to it too. I hope to see you at most if not all of our upcoming events, I want to see more of your flying adventures and exploits in photos and videos, and I definitely look forward to doing all of the above with you for many years to come. Keep the dream alive with your building, flying, sharing, and positive energy as we celebrate the season and huddle down for yet another Wisconsin winter; be sure to enjoy your time with friends and family, and above all be safe. I wish you all the very best of the holiday season and I look forward to a very flight worthy new year for us all. Jim (Scoundrel) Pfarr EAA UL1 Chapter President (and Chief Trouble Maker)

Featured Flyer—The DAR Solo By Jim Pfarr

This interesting and innovative design comes to us from Airplanes DAR, a small company with a long history that started in the previous century on June 24, 1917. DAR is proud to say that they are older than Boeing having been created by Bulgarian king Ferdinand as a workshop for the national air force and later becoming a manufacturing company with offices in Bulgaria. I found out about them as I was reading in the Ultralight Aircraft Pilots forum on Facebook where they posted a series of pictures showing the DAR Solo and their first flights. I have to admit I was intrigued and impressed by the design and construction materials they used to modernize what appears to be an proven design. As you can see the DAR Solo is a single seat, single engine ultra light based on mixed construction: aluminum wings and composite airframe. The result is a remarkable aircraft with low weight and good flight performance. Airplans DAR used CAD production software to manufacture aluminum sheet parts, and they’ve made use of composite parts vacuum molded from carbon, aramid and fiber glass in molds. The composite technology allows integrating the different parts in one structure, and due to this the central beam and vertical stabilizer has been combined in one structural element. Even the landing gear is made from fiber glass using a new 2-stage vacuum molding process. The DAR Solo is sold as a quick build kit, and thanks to their design efforts assembling the major components, like wings and tail surfaces, is easy! The DAR Solo has two main versions – UL and 120. DAR Solo UL is a typical European ultralight airplane with MTOW 260 kg (572 lbs) and powered by Polini THOR 250 DS (36.5hp) running a two blade wooden prop and featuring a GRS 260 emergency parachute. The DAR Solo 120 is lighter version which meet German 120 kg rules (264 lbs), as well as Russian 115, Korean, Brazilian and FAA Part 103. The DAR Solo 120 is powered by Polini THOR 200 EVO (28HP) with a two blade wooden prop and GRS 240 rescue system. You can find out more on Facebook or at their website: http://aeroplanesdar.com/products/ dar-solo/

ATTENTION ALL MICROLITERS! Your EAA Ultralight Chapter Board and some select members are on the hunt for a few “projects” that we can help our membership out with. Anyone building or restoring a bird can contact us and we’ll help you find volunteers with time and talent to get your project flying safely and looking good.

Clearly a homebuilt

Its all Greek to me

I found this on Craigslist!

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Christmas Cocktail Hour Event Dec 15, 2016 Where: The Machine Shed When: 6:00—9:00 What: Bring a gift to exchange and your holiday spirit The Machine Shed Restaurant N14 W24145 Tower Pl, Waukesha, WI 53188 From the west: Follow I-94 E to Pewaukee. Take exit 294 from I-94 E. Follow Pewaukee Rd north to Tower Pl and turn left. From the east: Follow I-94 W to Pewaukee. Take exit 294 from I-94 W. Follow Pewaukee Rd north to Tower Pl and turn left.

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Upcoming Events and Activities

The fly-in will be located on the north end of the airport again this year, centered in and around heated hangar N3471. As usual we’ll start when the first arrival arrives and end when the last departure departs. Early arrivals will find hot coffee, cocoa and donuts waiting. Lunch will follow our 10:00 am January MLF club briefing, with hamburgers, brats, hot dogs and fix’ns provided, along with liquid refreshments. You’re invited to bring a dish to pass. The airport is located along the western banks of the Rock River, between Jefferson and Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, south of I-94. Exit at Johnson Creek and follow Hwy 26 south to the Hwy 89 exit (off the Jefferson Bypass). Turn east off the exit, then south on Business 26 to Airport Rd. Head east to Cty Rd K, then south to the 1st driveway on your right, just north of the barn. Park in designated areas or as directed. You can also take Cty K directly out of Jefferson (south) or Fort Atkinson (north) for a scenic drive along the Rock River. There will be some aircraft parking located near the north hangars as the weather allows. Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport (61C) is listed in the Wisconsin Airport Directory and Pilot’s Guide. Runway 03/21 is 3800’ long, hard surface and plowed in the winter. Additional hard surface parking is located mid-field. Grassy areas north and east of the main runway suitable for ultralight and/or skiplane operations but please call ahead for a condition report (262-490-6561). Latitude: 42° 58’ N Longitude: 88° 49’ W Elevation: 800 ft. CTAF: 122.9 Contacts: James Hoeppner at 262-4906561 Or Rob Thomas at 608772-0102.

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Other Local Flying Events

By Jim Pfarr

Chilly Chili Fly-In Oct 29, 2016

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the annual Chilly Chili fly in at Blackhawk Airfield on Oct 29th. A big thank-you goes out to Brian Terry for hosting the event and helping to advertise with Chapter 93. This year we had a truly amazing turnout from members of our chapter and guests from the Madison area, and I think the final count was 18 airplanes parked on the ramp and grass! We had a ton of extremely delicious and varied chili to sample, with honors for best chili (and holder of the travelling plaque) going to Steve Magdic for his lip smacking recipe. It was such a good event that we even earned a special article in the November EAA newsletter.

Monthly Tech Tip

By Steve Magdic

Greetings and HAPPY HOLIDAYS from me to you! Here's my first newsletter submission as UL1 VP. I hope to contribute a monthly tech tip that'll be relevant to our sport and your participation in it. Hope you can learn and share! Thanks, Steve Magdic Proper Propeller Application - Which Direction? Direction of rotation is always noted from the rear of the vehicle. If you are standing behind the airplane and getting blown by the prop wash, which direction is it turning? Counter-clockwise is left and clockwise is right. The following is a fail safe list to follow for rotation direction: For all TWO-STROKE engines normally used with ultralights:  Pushers with gearboxes run a right turning prop.  Pushers with belt drives run a left turning prop.  Tractors with gearboxes run a left turning prop.  Tractors with belt drives run a right turning prop. The Rotax 912, 912S, and 914 turn opposite the two-stokes and only have gear boxes available to them:  Pushers run a left turning prop.  Tractors run a right turning prop. Page 6

September Board Meeting Notes The November 2016 Board Meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm Tuesday November 15th at Hi-Way Harry’s Restaurant, Johnson Creek, WI. Officers Present Jim Pfarr, President; Steve Magdic, Vice President; James Hoeppner, Treasurer; Allen Ohelke, former Membership Chairman; Lee Taylor, Secretary. Reports Secretary: The secretary’s report from the October 29th Annual Membership meeting at Blackhawk Airport was approved. Treasurer: The treasurer’s report was provided and reviewed. The Operating and Educational Funds are solvent. Committees Membership: Allen has resigned as membership chairman but was at this meeting. James agreed to act as temporary membership chairman until a new chairman can be found. We have 51 current members. Newsletter/Social Media: Jim Pfarr will continue to compile the newsletter until a new chairman can be found. Building and flying stories are always welcome. Web Site: Rob is resigning as web editor due to other commitments. He was not at this meeting. Until a new chairman can be found Jim and Steve are working to keep the web site up to date. It is anticipated EAA can host our UL1 web site. Safety Operations: Jerry was not at the meeting. Ongoing Business  Steve will update the ‘Chapter 1 Library’ list of items in his hanger. He will separate what to keep and what to make available to members.  Membership dues will be raised to $25 for 2017.  Education Fund Spending will be tabled for 2017.  Discussion about the 2016 Christmas party dinner/white elephant exchange took place. The dinner has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at the Machine Shed Restaurant, I-94 & Hwy 164, Waukesha, WI.  Discussion about Youth Outreach activities including Boy Scout Aviation Badges and Young Eagle Rides took place. A Youth Programs Chairperson position was discussed.  Discussion about updating and revising the UL1 Chapter By-laws took place. Jim will review, edit and forward suggestions to the officers for discussion. Copies will be sent with the next newsletter for general membership approval. An official meeting for members to review the new Chapter By-laws will take place.  Steve agreed to fill the Media Chairman position. Jim and Steve will continue to post our events and information on social media sites. New Business  It was decided to have the third Saturday of the month at 10am as a set date for chapter activities. Currently Hartford Airport is the default location. Jim and Steve will contact both Capital Drive Airport and Hartford Airport managers for more information on meeting location availability and support for our club. Also a monthly topic of interest to ultralight pilots would be presented to club members.  Discussion and a decision to hold board meetings every other month was moved and seconded. It was decided the board meetings should be the Tuesday prior to the general membership activity date.  The topic of a ‘home base’ was tabled until more information from the airport general managers is obtained.  Open Discussion Topics  Discussion about a new membership chairman took place. Brian Terry’s name was mentioned as a candidate.  Discussion about having a ‘Safety Chairman’ took place.  Discussion about various UL1 Chapter internet social media sites took place. Social Flight / EAA Website Chapter Event Calendar / Facebook Flying Friends / searching ‘Wisconsin EAA Chapter Websites’ for their calendars.  It was discussed and decided to order ten 2017 EAA Calendars for sale to club members. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm. Respectfully submitted by Lee Taylor, Secretary Page 7

Want Ads AIRCRAFT FOR SALE

3 Blade – 72” Warp Drive Prop 12.5 Gallon Fuel tank Quicksilver Ultralight, Single Large Radiator Cuyuna engine, needs new sails. EIS Instrument Engine Monitoring Asking $1,125 System Bob (414) 793-6320 Dual Wingtip Strobes [email protected] Tundra Tires Currently out of annual. Asking $12000 Aircraft is located at Oconomowoc Destiny 2000 PPC. 2-Seat, Airport Rotax 582, excellent shape. Donny Rector (414) 364-2292 Asking $11,000. (3-16)

Richard Warren (770) 331-6471 [email protected] (9-14)

PARTS / ACCESSORIES WANTED Editions of the "Microlite Flyer" prior to May 2004. Willing to pay. Rob Thomas (608) 772-0102 [email protected] (9-13)

WANTED: BRS-900 Recovery Chute Negotiable terms desired. Let's make a deal! Steve Magdic (262) 370-3182 [email protected]

1996 Kolb Mark III for sale Rebuilt Rotax 582 w/ 6:12 crank WANTED! Rescue aircraft and kits in Stored at Watertown airport need of TLC and service. We want Asking $16,000 Doug Hardy (920) 262-9314 your hangar queen as a project we can restore and return to flying condition. Contact Jim Pfarr or Steve Magdic today! (3-11)

Late 90’s - 2 Seat Quicksilver MXL Sport 2 FOR SALE – N2628C Many Mark Smith Modifications DCDI Rotax 582 Blue Head – 100 Hours since major OH.

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Ads for current members are free. Ads for non-members are $5 for 3 months. Ads are posted in our newsletters and on our “Want Ads” web page. All ads expire after 3 months. Sellers will be contacted for renewals.

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Mail Application to:

Allen Oehlke 1058 Pilgrim Way Elm Grove, WI 53122

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