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TEXAS CHAPTER • ANTIQUE AIRPLANE ASSOCIATION • NEWSLETTER • JULY 2017

Presidents Corner! I would like to thank Lanny and Kerrie Percell for hosting our June meeting in their hangar on Propwash airport. We had 37members and guests in attendance and thanks to sunny weather we had members fly in. Lanny and his dad Bob are going to restore a Lockheed 12 and it’s a major project.I mentioned at the last meeting the donation of Joe Hayne’s slide collection and we are working on cataloging and preserving them. Anyone with ideas how to best use this history of our chapter please contact me with your ideas.

Next meeting will be a noon potluck lunch , Saturday July 15th at The Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field. Tell them “you’re with TXAAA” and they’ll let you in.

See y’all at love field on the 15th! Keep the antiques flying! Terry

N4336A, Piper PA-22, cn/ 22-3691(1956).

N60085, Boeing Stearman A75N1, cn/75-7481 (1943).

N4249A, Lockheed 12A, cn/ 1292.

NC1864E, Aeronca 7AC, cn/ 7AC-5431. NC1864E, Aeronca 7AC, cn/ 7AC-5431.

N4708C, North American AT-6F, ex/ USAF F48-1870.

NC17357, Ryan ST-A, cn/ 162 (1937).

N6243K, Cessna R172K, cn/ R172-02036.

N27652, Taylorcraft

N9606E, Bellanca 17-30A, cn/ 76-30819 (1976).

N11648, Bellanca 7ECA, cn/ 838-72 (1972).

FATE IS THE HUNTERFate is The Hunter is one of my favorite aviation

books of all time. In his book, Ernest Gann explains from his vast experience of flying adventures how fate is always trying catch up with pilots.

I’m not sure if that is exactly true, but we all know that the punishment for tempting fate can be swift and terrible. As we read and learn about previous accidents sometimes we ask how did that guy/gal do that? The question we should be asking is how can I avoid the same fate as this other pilot who had a real bad day.

For some situations there is nothing the pilot could have done to avoid experiencing the emergency. A catastrophic engine failure comes to mind. And for these situations we have training. Hopefully everyone reading this knows what to do if your engine quits. Other emergencies are more self induced. Think con-tinued VFR into IMC or a stall spin situation. For these we have training on how to hopefully make good decisions to avoid the emergency in the first place.

But no matter what, few pilots wake up and say “Hey, I know, today I’m going to have an emergency in an airplane”. Maybe we should. If one is always searching for an emergency landing field, and all of a sudden one needs a field for real, that is one less thing to waste time on when the fan stops. Updat-ing your wx as you fly along on your cross country is another great way to use some brain activity in the present to avoid having to use a whole lot more when you fly into a surprise situation.

We hear about “personal minimums”. Go get some experience to find out what yours should be. Grab a CFI on a really windy day and have at it. You will gain proficiency and learn what your limitations actually are. Same goes for IFR stuff. If you haven’t flown an approach in a while IN CLOUDS and there’s a cloudy day available, grab a CFII. Again, build-ing proficiency and discovering what your personal limitations should be is imperative. But remember increasing your proficiency can be challenging but should always be fun. (Remember that was the whole reason you got into this in the first place.)

The ability to prioritize your actions in a bad situ-ation is also worth its weight in gold. Years ago there was a student pilot I knew who was finishing their first cross country. Unfortunately, a few miles from the airport the fan stopped. The student was able to find a golf course which was great. Unfortunately they showed up with too much energy and the stu-dent pushed the nose down into the soft sod as the green was quickly shrinking. The student was ok. The plane was totaled. There was a full fuel tank in the wing not selected. In all the rush, the fuel selector was never changed to the full tank.

For the record I blame the CFI for that one. The student was put into a situation with a good airplane and good weather. All they had to do was move one

valve and everything would have been fine. Unfortu-nately the student was not taught how to prioritize in a bad situation.

So what can we do to help fate to go hunt some-one else? Train how you fly and fly how you train. Always try to think ahead of the airplane. Never take the plane somewhere your mind hasn’t gotten to miles ahead of time. Play the “what if game”. Use good judgement to avoid unwanted adventure and lastly, grab a CFI on a day that is outside your solo comfort zone expand your horizons.

Matthew Hood

Louis “Lou” MitchellAll,I flew over to Fairview airstrip this morning to visit

my old friend Louis “Lou”Mitchell. Lou is 94 years old.He flew C-47’s in India and China during WW2 and also for the FAA where he retired. He flew them to all but two of the 50 states testing VOR’s. Up until about 10 years ago he gave me my BFR’s and also rebuilt the engine on my Champ.

Phil Cook

A bit of history compliments of Capt. Ed Parrott.

What flying was like around 80 years ago. No in-flight movies, no wi-fi connection and, worst of all, no pretty stewardesses; how did they make a go of this? The HP-42 looked as if the tail would fall off with the slightest bit of turbulence (but it didn’t!)

Flying Aboard The Handley Page HP-42.Imperial Airways 1930 to 1940

Flying the airlines in the thirties was

more fun than it is now. It was also more leisurely and had more class.

If people had serious money in the 1930s and traveled internationally, they may well have flown on one of these large (130 foot wingspan) Handley Page bi-planes, which were the mainstay of British Imperial Airways at the time.

They carried 26 passengers in first class only, in three different compart-ments. The first class saloon, the bar and cocktail area, and the smoking section.

These machines were ubiquitous, extremely safe (no passenger in a HP-42 was ever killed in 10 years of international and domestic operations from 1930 until 1940), very comfortable in seating, leg room and service; hot meals were served on bone china with silver cutlery, free liquor flowed, over-nights were in the very best hotels. There was no rush, no waiting in lines, with everyone well dressed.

Flying along at a few thousand feet, one could see, (down to the quality of the washing on the back-yard clothes lines) every interesting feature passing below.

At 95 to 100 mph. one also had time to look at the passing panorama. It took four days to a week (de-pending on headwinds and weather) to fly from London to Cape Town, South Africa, by only flying about four hours a day, staying at the best ho-

tels in Europe, Cairo, Khartoum and Victoria Falls.All stops on the way to India also made for an interest-

ing choice of destinations. HP-42 “Hanno” at Samakh, Lake Tiberias in Pales-

tine, 1931. Bi-plane aircraft, such as Tiger Moths, can land anywhere; wherever there is a stretch of grass. This airliner was a little more speedy than a DH-82 Tiger Moth, but the landing speed would be similar,.

A 1930 flying magazine’s view of the new HP-42 air-liner. Note crew member as the radio operator.

The Bristol Jupiter engines were initially 450 hp and later bumped up to 550 hp.

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The Handley Page HP-42 “Helena” of Im-perial Airways. 1932. Slow, safe and very comfortable.

Minutes of June 10th, 2017• This weeks meeting was held at Lanny Parcell’s Hanger at Propwash. Thanks Lanny!• Great turn out 37 members in attendance and sev-eral aircraft • Folks started eating at 10:20• Terry started announcements at 10:50• Birthdays and anniversaries were announced with one birthday, Dean at 66 years old and Lanny with his bride celebrating their his 2nd anniversary • Joetta gave the treasurer report. She may be going to Hawaii for the next couple months to spend time with her daughter. If when Joetta leaves us, Marry Doyle will be helping as with the Treasury duties. Aloha Joetta!! • 5,000 slides were donated to the chapter. Watch for possible future slide shows or cataloging CDs • Lanny gave a brief talk about his latest project, his Lockheed 12. This was a donated parts airplane for the next Lockheed Lanny has coming. Lanny’ father, Bob Parcell will be supervising the restoration. • Door Prizes were offered and next meeting was announced. • Next meeting will be held Saturday July 15th at The Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love If your able to attend, tell them “you’re with TXAAA” and they’ll let you in. Meeting will be held upstairs. • Meeting adjourned at 1120.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017Next Meeting: July 15th..... Frontiers Of Flight Museum located at Love Field. Potluck lunch at noon. Tell the reception you are with the TXAAA group. Come early to see the museum.Upcoming Meetings 2017:August 19th.....Northwest Regional Airport, Jim Aus-tin’s Hangar (Pancake Breakfast starting at 9:00 AM)September 16th.... Bowie Municipal Airport, Mark and Megan Breeding’s Hangar.October 13th and 14th.....Annual AAA Fly In, Gaines-ville Municipal AirportNovember 18th.... Fairview Airfield, Rhome, TX. Louis & Lori Mitchell’s Hangar. December 16th..... Christmas party, Golden Coral, 1801 S. Main St. Keller. Fly-Ins of Interest 2017August 30 - 3: National AAA Fly-In, Blakesburg, IA. October 13- 14: “Fall Festival of Flight” TXAAA Annual Fly-In, Gainesville,TXOctober 26 - 29: Flying M Ranch, Reklaw, TX.

The crew. The Captain, almost certainly, would have flown in the First World War (love his cigar).

There was only one class; First Class. This is the for-ward saloon. Note the gentleman’s pith helmet in the rack. Airspeed indicator and altitude displays - as in modern jets - are on the bulkhead.

All engines running and the Captain not at the con-trols?

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TEXAS CHAPTER ANTIQUE AIRPLANE ASSOCIATIONMembership Application - Renewal Form Name: ___________________________________________ Spouse: ____________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________________State: __________ZIP: ________________

Phone: _____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ NationalAircraft Type:____________________________________________ AAA No. _____________________________ (Ownership of an aircraft is not required)To start or renew membership in the Texas Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association please furnish the above information and send it with $25.00(payable to Texas AAA) to: Treasurer, Texas Antique Airplane Association, 5416 Catlow Valley Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76137

Classified FOR SALE: 1 Jacobs R-755-9 245 Hp 165 Hr smoh, 1 Stearman 220 Cont. motor mount, 1 Leise Nevill 50 amp gen,1946 Cessna 120 airframe. Contact at (940) 367-4480 Bob Landrum 11/16

T-HANGER FOR RENT: At Clark Airport, Justin,TX. $100.00 per month. Contact Al Hilton 972-741-4520 11/16

1940 STINSON MODEL 10 • $29,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE - Fully restored in 1998. ATT 1698, Lycoming O-235 (222 hours SMOH from Factory). Cleveland Toe Brakes (both sides), Garmin GNC 300, Transponder, 40 Gal Fuel, Original Metal Wheel pants included. MAKE OF-FER!! • Contact Daniel Anderson, Owner - located Venus, TX USA • Telephone: 432.294.0772 [email protected] 11/16 Lots For Sale - I have 4 lots for sale on the other side of the runway. The lots are about 2.5 ac. If you would pass this on to all the club people I would like to find someone that would like to live out here. The airport is 1XA6 in Valley View Tx. I am asking $44,500.00. People can call me at 940-368-2938 . Thanks Bobby Jones

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Texas Chapter Antique Airplane Association 2417 Stonegate Dr. N. Bedford, TX 76021

“KEEP THE ANTIQUES FLYING”

MEMBERSHIP AND DUESOWNERSHIP OF AN AIRPLANE IS NOT

REQUIRED.The only Requirement is a Love of Airplanes and the Fellowship of those who share that

Passion.Membership and Dues for the Texas Chapter

of the Antique Airplane Association are $25.00 per year. Visit our Web site at www.texasan-

tiqueairplane.org or www.txaaa.org for details and a printable Application Form. New Mem-

bers Dues are PRO RATED, contact an Officer for correct amount.

NOTE: Membership expires on Sep-tember 30 each year. Send dues and address changes to TXAAA Treasurer,

5416 Catlow Valley Rd.Fort Worth, TX 76137

The Texas Chapter supports and encourages membership in the National Antique Airplane

Association.For Information about joining the National

AAA, Visit their Web site at www.antiqueair-field.com or E-mail antiqueairfield@sirisonline.

com or you may write:Antique Airplane Association, Antique Airfield,

22001 Bluegrass Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501-8569

See a color newsletter on our web site at www.txaaa.org

President: Terry Wallace2417 Stonegate Dr. NorthBedford, TX 76021(817) 268-0814 (Home)(817) 706-3173 (Cell)[email protected]

Vice President: Jim Austin1704 Sheffield Pl.Ft. Worth, TX 76112(817) 999-7227 (Cell)[email protected]

SecretaryMatthew Hood128 Sunrise Dr.Argyle, TX 76226(817) [email protected]

Treasurer: Joetta Reetz 5416 Catlow Valley Rd.Fort Worth, TX 76137(817) 253-7295 (Cell)[email protected]

Activities Coordinators: Terry Doyle 2946 Oak Forest Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 488-6662 (Home) (817) 637-8732 (Cell) [email protected] and Margaret Cook 1628 Fuqua Flower Mound, TX 75028 (972) 874-1117 [email protected]

Web site Designer:Marianna Sokolich 4308 Lavaca Drive Plano, TX 75074

Newsletter Designer: Barry Wallace 197 Sandridge Drive Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 409-2090 (Cell) [email protected]

Historian: G.R. Dennis Price P.O. Box 141219 Austin, TX 78714-1219(512) 851-6974 (Cell)[email protected]

Board MembersPast President: Lee Truitt 7 Salida Dr. Trophy Club, TX 76262

Fly-In Chairman: Joel Meanor1015 Trail Ridge Ct.Keller, TX 76258(817) [email protected]

National Director: Terry Wallace 2417 Stonegate Dr. North Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 706-3173 (Cell) [email protected] Texas State Director: Jim Dougherty815 Blossomwood Dr.Arlington, TX 76017(817) [email protected]

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