EAA Chapter 132

AeroMax Preflight Test

Web Lackey — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:42:40 +0000

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The AeroMax is getting close to flying.

War Birds are Coming to Elkhart!

Web Lackey — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:05:52 +0000

Join us at the Elkhart Municipal airport on October 8th for the War Bird fly-in. Donation of $10 per person or $30 per car will get you a walk around ad closeup view of the aircraft starting at 7am until 10am.

At 10am there will be a formation flying contest followed by a lunch (Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be available for purchase). Then at 1pm the aerial demonstrations will begin and at 2p the formation flour drops.

Come join us for a great day of watching war birds fly.

Bring your chairs and blankets to sit on, unfortunately there will be no seating provided. Please, no outside food or beverages. All gate donations are used to for the fuel in the aircraft and food purchases help support the local chapter of the EAA.

AeroMax Engine Test

Web Lackey — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:17:13 +0000

Here it is – video of the first engine test of the AeroMax.

AeroMax Update

Web Lackey — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:06:41 +0000

The AeroMax project is moving quickly. Last Saturday John Graber and Dave Trump from Mini-Max joined us for breakfast at the Chapterhouse. After dining on Blueberry Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon, we went on a road trip to look at the project. All went well, with no major squawks reported. I really cannot overstate how revolutionary their CNC Laser-cut kit is, and I am extremely grateful that they are allowing our Chapter to be involved with this. Their generosity in donating the Fuselage Kit is fantastic!

Right now the project is being worked on in multiple locations, but look for pieces to start showing up at the Hangar in the next few weeks. To meet our goal of taking it to Airventure, there’s no time to waste.

AeroMax Update

Web Lackey — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:20:07 +0000

Work is progressing quickly on the Aero-Max project. Ted has pretty well finished up the wing ribs and should begin wing assembly this coming week. I got started on the fuselage sides late in the week. There sould be quite a bit to do this week, so stop by my shop if you want to help. Give me a call before you come and I’ll try to make sure I’m there.

AeroMax Project

Web Lackey — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:35:06 +0000

We have a great new project here at Chapter 132, an AeroMax. The goal is to get the plane flying in time to take it to Oshkosh in August. It’s a tall order, and a lot of work, but we think it can be done. If you are interested in helping out let our Chapter President, Phil, know, or contact us through our contact page.

In the mean time, here are a couple of pictures of Ted and Charlie getting started on the ribs.

B17G Coming Back To Life

Web Lackey — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:09:19 +0000

The Grissom Air Museum is restoring their B-17G Flying Fortress. It is being restored to honor “Miss Liberty Belle” of the 305th Bomb Group. This B-17 returned to base damaged, and after seeing another B-17 fire flares signaling wounder were onboard, allowed the other B-17 land first. While waiting to land, Miss Liberty Belle crashed killing 8 of the 10 crew. This restoration will honor those men. Please help by purchasing a shirt. Check out our facebook page for the Grissom Air Museum, or message me for a shirt order. Shirts are $25.

Check out their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grissom-Air-Museum/129492473733391

Young Eagles Day Oct 9, 2010

Web Lackey — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:21:23 +0000

Young Eagles Day is coming up again!

On October 9th, 2010 Chapter 132 of the EAA will be giving free airplane rides to children. Come join us on October 9th, weather permitting, at the Elkhart Municipal Airport. Flights usually start at around 9am and signups will be taken until noon.

If you have a group of children, Boy or Girl Scout Troop, or any group at all, please call in advance so that we can try to schedule larger groups around each other.

Young Eagles Day 2010

Web Lackey — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:09:40 +0000

Young Eagles Day is coming up again!

On June 5th, 2010 Chapter 132 of the EAA will be giving free airplane rides to children. Come join us on June 5th, weather permitting, at the Elkhart Municipal Airport. Flights usually start at around 9am and signups will be taken until noon.

If you have a group of children, Boy or Girl Scout Troop, or any group at all, please call in advance so that we can try to schedule larger groups around each other.

Flying motorcycle?

Web Lackey — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:58:19 +0000

Not to be out done by the recent announcemet of the ‘roadable airplane’ from Terrafugia, Samson Motor Works has been developing an airplane that doubles as a motorcycle.

Referred to as a Multi Mode Vehicle (MMV), the Switchblade is their first design. The wings swing under the vehicle in to a protected shell for use on the road. It seats two in tandem and has a top speed of 95mph on the ground and 140mph in the air. Although a flying prototype does not exist yet, Samson plans to have ground only versions of their designs ready for early 2010.

Check it out at http://www.samsonmotorworks.com/

Thanks to Larry for pointing this out.