Issue #4
Copyright 2009-2010 - Newsletter Editor: Dave Binnix
[email protected]
GEORGIA CUB FLYERS, INC.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
THE 2010 KICKOFF EVENT AT
MALLARDS LANDING SATURDAY
MARCH 27TH
GCF is expecting a huge gathering of Cubs at Mallard’s Landing
March 27th. Our hosts will be Rick and Karen Januszewski. If you
would like to be a part of this kick-off fly-in, contact David Binnix
e-mail [email protected] / 678 231-4139 .
The hosts of these private-site functions will be responsible for feeding the group as part of the meeting. The GCF treasury will compensate the hosts for the costs for
the main course and drinks. If
you would like to help with the
food service, please bring a
salad, vegetable or dessert.
Remember only you and a
guest are included for the purpose of this reimbursement.
Only GCF members are invited
to these private-site functions.
These private-site functions will NOT be open to the general aviation
population. Members only. This restriction is in place due to our insurance limitations, and our treasury
is used to fund these functions.
It is our intent to have four private
(club pays) fly-ins and four publicuse airports “dutch treat” fly -ins
where anyone may attend.
THE STORY BEHIND “J3 MORNING”
You know that expression, “It's not over until the fat lady sings?” In the
world of art, “A painting isn't finished until the
artist says so.” That's what happened in the
creation of “J3 Morning,” a striking view of a
1946 Cub.
When aviation artist Sam Lyons did the sketch
for this painting, he based it on a photograph of
him tinkering with his J3 Cub's engine. Sam
was fairly prominent in the picture as he put the
sketch on canvas
and started to “slap paint,” as he likes to
say.
As the painting progressed, Sam had
second thoughts. He asked his wife,
Mindy, a loaded question. “Honey, do you
think the painting would look better if I
wasn't in it?” That's kind of like a woman
asking, “Honey, do these pants make me
look fat?” Compelled to tell the truth,
Mindy told him, “Although I love seeing you anywhere and anytime, I
have to say, yes, the painting would be better without you.”
Sam took the comment well and proceeded to paint himself out of the
22” x 28” canvas. In the finished image you can see how the sunlight
creeps in the hangar, turning the Piper into polished gold. You can see
every single detail of the J3. Nothing distracts from the dramatic view of
the lovingly restored Cub.
The original acrylic painting recently won the Aviation Week and Space
Technology 2nd place General Aviation Award for 2009. By the way,
“J3 Morning” is back at the Studio and is for sale. The framed size is
27" x 35" and it is simply stunning. Prints are also available. Take a look
at LyonsStudio.com or call Sam or Mindy at 800-544-4992.
FEATURED GCF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
ALAN WAYNE
Over the next several months we will be featuring several outstanding members and Alan Wayne
is no exception. Alan and his wife, Dinah, have two sons and six grandchildren. The Waynes
live on the prettiest little grass strip you have ever seen in Flowery Branch called The Flying W
Ranch. Alan got his private 53 years ago and is looking forward to the day all of his grandchildren solo in his Cub. This article is more about the Wayne‟s unselfish dedication to the needs of
others than about the great flying stories Alan will gladly share.
In order to tell you about the Wayne‟s involvement in a
unique project, I need to give you a little background. In
August 2002, Sheri Hooper, a very aspiring lady, opened the
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK). It is an extraordinary museum venue that offers children a hands-on learning
environment replicating a small town. INK today has become an integral part of Gainesville, Georgia‟s educational
system and a favorite learning destination for school, daycare
and church groups, as well as families and tourists. A stroll
down INK‟s main street takes visitors past miniature versions of just about every business or public service destination typically found in a community.
Children can experience a grocery store, a bank, post office, become a doctor, a firefighter, a policeman, a farmer. But what was missing? A pilot! After interviewing both Sheri and Alan, I will
let Alan tell his story in his own words:
“My introduction to INK was through a friend
who owns the building where INK is a tenant. He
asked me to come up and see the museum and
asked me if I'd heard of it in the past and I had
not. I was somewhat busy that day but agreed to
drop by. About halfway through the building I
began to feel this really large steel bear trap closing around me and I stopped my friend and asked
him what was he up to. He looked me straight in
the eye and said this place needs an airplane,
wouldn't you like to donate one of yours? Now
talk about having cold chills run up and down your spine, that will do it. I explained to him that
all of my airplanes were flying and a Cub would not be a great airplane for children to get in and
out of anyway. Nevertheless, the friend persisted and asked that I go home and think about
it. After thinking about this for a while, it struck me that this would truly be a good and enjoyable way to give back to the community, and at the same time, possibly help keep some kids off
the streets and out of prisons. I was always amazed that it costs us virtually the same amount of
money to send a child to Harvard as it does to house a hardened criminal in prison.
Anyway, I began to search around and remembered my old friend, Ronnie Powers,
whom I have known for years both in business and socially. I gave Ronnie a call, and if
you know him like I do, he's a really off-the-cuff matter of fact kind of guy and he said,
„sure come on down‟ he would try to help me come up with a good solution. We ended
up with an Aero Commander, because the fuselage and entry to the airplane is very close
to the ground. Since the future pilot and copilot's utilizing this aircraft would range
from three- to four-years old up to 15 years old, it didn't seem like a good idea to have
them enter and exit from an airplane that was 4 feet off the ground. I got a truck, a big
truck, and finally got it all home.
I have been fortunate in my life to have, through a
lot of hard work, and I suppose some luck, been
able to acquire some acreage and carve out a little
grass strip in my backyard. I also have a 50 x 80
foot farm building, aka hanger. As a result of the
unfortunate demise of Eastern Airlines, I now
have an amply stocked machine shop equipped to
pretty much build most any aircraft.
Now I really had a problem. I'd made a really big promise and had a really big pile of
airplane basically in my backyard...and me…Just Me! This is where and when the
phrase, "what was I thinking", was coined. I began to put the word out that I could use
some help and from places I never ever would have thought, people came running. As I
told you in my earlier letter, we formed a loose organization and tried to assign tasks
commensurate with their abilities. I am, today, still amazed how well they all worked
together and how quickly we were able to do this and still remain friends. To this day,
they all continually call and ask when are you going to get the next project on site?
Having done a good bit of restoration
before, I had no qualms about the
ability to complete the project. But
because of the sheer size of this airplane, I had begun to develop concerns about doing it in a timely manner. I was ecstatic when a longtime
friend and retired airline pilot, Gary
Myers, who had also restored several
airplanes called and asked if he could
join the crew. Between us we were
able to keep everyone busy. At the
end of each work session we all left
dead tired but completely satisfied with what we had accomplished.
There were many challenges throughout
the time we were working on the airplane. Most of them, not because it was
an airplane, but because this airplane was
being reconfigured from a two- to fourhour mission time to a two- to fourminute mission time airplane. That
seems like a very simplistic statement.
But the more you chew on it the more
you realize that while you really want to
keep the charisma and authenticity of the
airplane in the finished product, it takes a
lot of innovation to make this grown-up airplane FUN, functional and safe for
children. I had not had that challenge in the past because I only had the mindset
of putting an airplane safely back in the air. Putting an airplane safely in the
hands of a four-year-old is a whole other matter!”
I hope you have a chance to meet Alan at some of our fly-ins. He is a great guy
and epitomizes community involvement. Thanks to Alan and the crew of
“Grandpappy Airlines”.
GCF SHIRT AND HAT ORDER
Check out our official cap and shirt. The cap is a FlexFit
fitted, brushed, 98% cotton and 2% spandex, six panel ,
and available in Black, Gray, Khaki, Navy and Red for
$21.00 (plus shipping and tax from GA). The shirt is IZOD
classic, style and comfort pique shirt with 100% combed
cotton fabric. Available in Black, Blue, Khaki, Green, Red,
Brown or White for $32.00 (plus tax and shipping from
GA). JD negotiated a very good price for such high quality
embroidered goods and GCF has already paid the set up
fee for the embroidery. To order, simply call Robyn at
Market-Wares 770 834-8788 or 770 851- 4563 (cell)
and tell her you are with The Georgia Cub Flyers.
PROJECT REPORTS
If you are working on a Cub restoration OR have made an interesting Cub journey, please send a report and pictures to
HQ. We’d like to show the other members what you’re working on and at what stage of development the project stands.
Send the report and pictures to: [email protected]
AAA IS OUR PARENT
While you, as regular members, are not required to belong to the
Antique Airplane Association, I would recommend you check it
out for a couple reasons. One, AAA has been good enough to
grant us status as an official Chapter of the national organization. In so doing, we are able to “ride” their meeting liability insurance. This is a big benefit to the organization and to you as
members and potential hosts of our gatherings. AAA is truly interested in Grass Roots aviation. Our officers/directors are required to be members of AAA to serve in their capacity as per the
By-Laws.
For membership in AAA, check out their website at: www.aaaapm.org. One of the largest Antique Aircraft Gatherings each
year is in Blakesburg, Iowa. This year it will be held Sept. 1—6.
We will provide more information on this fly-in in the future.
2010 GATHERING OF THE GEORGIA CUB FLYERS
(Mark your calendar)
* March 27 Locust Grove (Mallards Landing), Kick-Off Event
April 13-17 Sun N ‖Fun, Lakeland, FL
May 15 Peachstate, Williamson, GA
* June 12 Summerville, GA (Rome Area)
July 10 Cracker Fly-in, Gainesville
August –Macon
* Sept - Savannah
* Oct—Cleveland, Annual Fall Color
* indicates invitation-only events to private fields
NON GCF FLYING OPPORTUNITIES
June 16-19 25th Annual Sentimental Journey, Lock Haven, PA
July 26-Aug 1 EAA Air Venture 2010, Oshkosh, WI
August 28 Vintage Day Peachstate, Williamson, GA
Sept 1-6th AAA National Fly-In, Blakesburg, Iowa
GCF members who are involved in helping pull off aviation events other than regular
GCF meetings, may submit the details of those events to HQ for distribution to the
membership. Please include a flyer, ready for attachment to an e-mail, to expedite the
process. I will be staying out of the middle of organizing attendance at these functions.
That will be totally up to the organizers and the GCF members who decide to attend the
event.
CLASSIFIED SECTION
For members of Georgia Cub Flyers, the classified section will be free for
aviation related services and products. Send a picture, business card and ad to
[email protected].
- "Faith in someone greater than ourselves made the impossible
possible." For Lou and Nancy Fabbri, an 8,200-mile trip to Alaska
in "Yellowbird"--a 1940 dope and fabric J-3 Piper Cub with 65 HP
and 10 gallons of usable fuel--seemed an impossible undertaking
when their son first mentioned it. With the wisdom from many
counselors, family, friends and strangers, the impossible became
the journey of a lifetime. Lou Fabbri, a 66-year-old retired Delta
Airlines mechanic and heart attack survivor, provided the wisdom
and expertise to help Yellowbird make the trip. Nancy, his 64-yearold wife, obtained her pilot's license at 62 so the trip could be
made. This is a story of adventure, love, family, and relationships
as well as the journaling of the various aviation aspects of such a
trip. For Lou and Nancy, it is a story of the adventure of a lifetime.
Join Lou and Nancy in the day by day journaling of the trip. The
book comes with a DVD of about 400 pictures with captions. You
can read the book and watch the pictures, chapter by chapter, and
live the adventure with Lou and Nancy. At the end of the DVD is a
video in which, Christina Robertson, a daughter, interviews her
parents soon after the couple's return to Georgia. You can learn
about trip planning, survival gear, IFR (I follow rivers, roads, and
railroads), WWII gravel strips available throughout BC and the
Yukon, available fuel--everything you need to know to take such a
trip. $19.95 plus $5.00 S & H or call Nancy Fabbri to arrange pickup 770-946-3112.
CUB FOR SALE
Contact Member Chip Allen w/SWT Aviation, Inc
Cell
770 364-1556
Local
770 993-4392
Toll Free
800 782-8120
Fax
770 998-2430
Email
[email protected]
Details
Very clean, 1940 J-3 Cub, very original, with 60 hrs. SMOH on a 90 HP Continental C-90
engine, by Don's Dream Machines of Griffin, GA. Beautiful Sensenich wood prop, and a
great flier. This Cub is a solid ―keeper‖, a great ―time-builder‖, and it's Light Sport qualified!
Available September, 2009. Fresh Annual, 295 GPS, Portable Icom radio, Sensenich Wood
Prop.
2007 Sport Cub S2
Airframe Total Time: 165 hrs
Garmin 496 with XM Weather
Garmin SL40 Comm Radio
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
Leather Seats
Sensenich Wood Prop
2007 Sport Cub S2
Airframe Total Time: 400 hrs
75 hrs since all new cylinders from
Continental Motors
Sensenich Ground Adjustable Prop
(factory reconditioned January
2010)
Garmin 496 with XM Weather
Garmin SL40 Comm Radio
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
Lighting & Strobe Package
Fresh Annual January 2010
1940 Piper J-3 Cub
Airframe Total Time: 4285
80 hrs SMOH on 90 HP Continental C-90 engine by Don‟s
Dream Machines
Fresh Annual
Garmin 295 GPS
Portable Icom Radio
Sensenich Wood Prop
More information on these beautiful airplanes can be found on our website
or contacting Chip Allen at (770) 364-1556 or [email protected]
DISCLAIMER NOTICE & MISSION STATEMENT:
All information contained herein is believed to be correct. However, it is intended to be for informational purposes only
and is not to be relied upon. You are reminded that Federal Air Regulations Part 91 places primary responsibility for ensuring the airworthy condition of an aircraft on the owner or operator. Any person who maintains, modified or otherwise changes an aircraft must do so in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and all applicable FAA regulations. You should independently verify any of the information contained herein. No warranty is expressed or implied.
The Georgia Cub Flyers, Inc. does not project or accept any responsibility for participation by readers of the “Cub Tales”,
non members or members at fly-ins listed in this issue. This publication is produced as a medium of communication for
those Cub enthusiasts and members of The Georgia Cub Flyers, Inc.
The Georgia Cub Flyers, Inc. is a non profit corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia. It’s purpose is to promote
the preservation, restoration, safety of flying Cub aeroplanes. Membership in GCF,Inc. is open to all “Cub” owners and previous “Cub” owners whether or not the airplane is airworthy. A Cub is defined as an aeroplane with the word “Cub” in the official name.
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GCF LEADERSHIP
2010
DIRECTORS/OFFICERS NOMONIES
President
John “JD” Jeffers Jr.
e-mail: [email protected]
Vice President
Rick Januszewski
e-mail: [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Elaine Coffman
e-mail: [email protected]
Executive Director
Dave Binnix
678 231-4139
e-mail: [email protected]