August 2013
EAA Ultralight Chapter 1
Issue 400
The Fun Fly Zone was usually pretty busy down at the South end of the AirVenture Grounds.
The tower has been dubbed “The Beagle’s Nest” in honor of Frank Beagle, the voice of the ultralighters.
Donny Rector and Corey Cassavant had the honor of taking Frank Beagle’s son and his fiancé’ for flights in their Quicksilvers.
Photos by Marie Cassavant
Microlite Flyers
President
Steve Magdic
Treasurer / Membership
Tom Corso
N71 W27015 Meadow Wood Ln. 5137 N Lovers Lane Rd #16
Sussex, WI 53089
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(262) 820-9938
(262) 424-1977
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director At Large
Bob Sullivan
7376 Bay St.
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 251-1822
[email protected]
Safety / Ops
Jerry LaBlanc
(262) 797-8884
Vice-President
James Hoeppner
9911 N. McCord Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1642
[email protected]
Newsle<er Editor
Corey Cassavant
4171 S. 1st St.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 305-1308
[email protected]
Young Eagles Chairperson
Geri Zaretzke
4720 Martha Lane
Pewaukee WI 53072-1540
(414) 217-2251
Secretary
Lee Taylor
9911 N. McCord Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1642
[email protected]
Web Master
Rob Thomas
[email protected]
Website!
www.eaaul1.org
Merchandise
www.cafepress.com/
themicrolitestore
Next Meeting – August 10th at 10:00 AM at Hartford Airport
Next Newsletter Submission Deadline: August 30th
President’s Perspective …
Hello all Microlite members. I will be brief as
time to send out the newsletter is short and I
don’t want to be the one holding it up... again.
This year’s AirVenture event was a great
success thanks to all the eager volunteers. I’d
like to thank all that participated in our annual
pre-convention work day, the event itself and
the post event cleanup. I know that your efforts
made the fly in that much more special to all
of the attendees in our newly named Fun Fly
Zone.
Our Chapter was well represented in the
Chapter’s tent and the barrel plane was a huge
success with families and kids. I hope to
provide that experience again next year along
with our “old yeller” aircraft as well. A big
“THANKS” goes to Ed Haberl for spending a
considerable amount of time in that booth.
Amy Hoepper informed me that she has to
cancel the Prop Roast this year due to more
important family responsibilities. We all must
keep our personal priorities in perspective.
Flying and fly ins are a secondary recreational
sport that can always be rescheduled. I’ll keep
you all posted on any future plans as I receive
them.
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Our next meeting is scheduled for this coming
Saturday 8/10/13 at the Hartford Municipal
Airport. I’ll start the meeting at 10am if I’m not
still in the air at that time. I’ll bring along the
coffee and sweet rolls, you bring your Chapter
1 support and some stories to share.
We are in need of event sponsors. If you’d like
to sponsor a simple Saturday group flying
event, let me know. I’ll get it insured and get
the word out to our members. Remember,
these fly outs usually include a stop for food so
sponsoring a lunch or dinner run is a good
start. I look forward
to hearing from you!
Please consider stopping in at our meeting. I’ll
be sharing some info on AirVenture 2014
topics along with a few other Chapter related
ideas.
See you Saturday.
Steve Magdic
President
The Microlite
Flyers of Wisconsin
EAA Ultralight
Chapter #1
Wild Rose Airport
W23
August 17, 2013
Powered Parachutes, Fixed Wings, Ultralights
Powered Para Gliders, Trikes, Light Sport
Camping Available Friday and Saturday
$5.00 Donation per night
Proceeds benefit the Wild Rose Airport
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner available on the Airport
Proficient Events 11:00 AM Saturday
Pilots Briefing 10:00 AM
Music and Campfire at dusk on Saturday
Bring Your Favorite Instrument and Play Along
Sponsored By
EAA Ultralight Chapter 75
Contact Event Chairmen for more information
Larry Gordon at (715) 258-8666 or
Steve Krueger at (715) 573-9873 or at [email protected]
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Secretary’s Report
No July Meeting to Report.
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2013
FACTS AND FIGURES
Comment from EAA Chairman Jack Pelton:
“First, it was a safe AirVenture, which is always our top priority, plus we were blessed with a week of
nearly perfect weather. We also met a number of other objectives this year, including reconnecting with
our volunteers and members on the grounds, upgrading the food concessions and options, and providing
more value and activities throughout the day for attendees. We also had a tremendous amount of
aviation innovation brought to Oshkosh.”
Attendance: Very comparable to 2012 with more than 500,000 in total estimated attendance
Comment from Pelton: “We overcame some big challenges this year, including a lack of current military
aircraft participation, to produce an outstanding event. Attractions such as Jetman, the Terrafugia flying
car and the screening of Disney’s Planes – which drew a record 15,000 people to the Fly-In Theater –
were the most visible draws this year. But people come to Oshkosh for their own individual reasons,
and there was a nearly unlimited supply of unique experiences throughout the grounds. We also
received reports that many exhibitors had record sales, showing renewed optimism and enthusiasm in
the aviation community.”
Total aircraft: More than 10,000 aircraft arriving at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in eastcentral Wisconsin.
Total showplanes: 2,341 – including 867 homebuilt aircraft, 858 vintage airplanes, 343 warbirds, 130
ultralights, 92 seaplanes, 27 aerobatic aircraft and 24 miscellaneous showplanes.
Commercial exhibitors: 821 (record total)
International visitors registered: 2,115 visitors registered from 64 nations, with Canada (562 visitors), Australia
(257), and South Africa (187) the top three nations. (NOTE: This total includes only non-U.S. visitors who register at
the International Visitors Tent, so the actual international contingent is undoubtedly larger.)
Media: 914 media representatives on-site, from five continents.
What’s ahead for 2014? Comment from Pelton:
“There are some big aviation anniversaries next year, including the 100th anniversary of the start of World
War I and the 75th anniversary of the jet engine. In addition, volunteers will build an airplane in seven
days with the ‘One-Week Wonder’ project in which attendees can participate. And, of course, there will
be plenty of additions for activities that can happen only at Oshkosh.”
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WANT ADS
AIRCRAFT
HANGAR FOR SALE
PARTS / ACCESSORIES
2005 Zipster Biplane.
Winfield Airport, Bristol WI.
WANTED: BRS-900 Recovery Chute 1 seat part 103 Ultralight. Rotax 277. This is a Condominium Association, Negotiable terms desired.
60x28 Tennessee prop. 5 hrs TT.
Asking $38,000.00
Let's deal, spring’s a-comin'!
$5000.00
For more information Please call
Steve Magdic
(262) 370-3182
Bill Oaf
(262) 496-3209 Jerry Leslie
(262) 843-3290 [email protected]
cell (262) 914-0952
(1-13) (7-13)
(3-11)
(6-13)
Kolb Mark III for sale
Hirth 2702 2 cylinder, fan cooled, 2
PARTS / ACCESSORIES
Rebuilt Engine
cycle, 40hp engine. Includes gearbox
Stored at Watertown airport
and 3 blade Ultraprop (tractor).
Rotax 503 Provision 8 engine
More details to follow
Engine has less than 5 hours since
Pull start, single carb, belt drive w/flex new. Asking $3,000
Asking $16,000
Doug Hardy
(920) 262-9314 coupler, oiled for storage. $1500 OBO Bill Oaf
(262) 496-3209
Corey Cassavant
(414) 305-1308
(8-11)
(6-09)(3-11)
(6-12)
- Aerovee Engine – 1850CC
Terra I T-Bird, New Rotax 447,
Complete engine with prop hub, rebuilt
Vector
Helmet
w/headset
&
mic
Electric start, Radio, GPS, RPM,
Size
Med.
Blue
Visor
$80
and assembled - asking $1,000
Speedometer, Doors, Skis
- Icom IC-22 Radio with ant, power
- Single port intake system with Zenith
$7600
Carb – asking $100
Alfred Nelson
(920) 992-5305 cord, & charger $350.00
- Keywest, Strobe Magnum Light $80 Offers are encouraged
Jerry Leslie
(262) 843-3290 Tom Corso
(262) 424-1977
1994 Kolb Firestar II, N4939J
cell (262) 914-0952 [email protected]
Rotax 447, 140 TT, BRS, Radio,
Always hangared.
Open trailer also available.
Asking $10,500, Make Offer
Chuck
(262) 642-9576
[email protected]
(4-11)
(5-13)
(3-11) (7-13)
(10-08)(3-11)(3-13)
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SPORT PILOT AND ULTRALIGHT INSTRUCTION
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Batten Airport (KRAC) in Racine
N-numbered Quicksilver MXL-II w/503 DCDI
Primary Ultralight Training (learning to fly)
Transition to Ultralights
Biennial Flight Reviews
Class D Sport Pilot Endorsements
Corey Cassavant
CFI-SP
414-305-1308
KOLB FIREFLY NOW
AVAILABLE FOR RENT!
$25/hr (dry) UL1 members
$50/hr (dry) non-members
E85 coming soon
1-414-719-9100
1-262-790-1902
4171 S. 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207-4305