Last Scheduled Day

We made a buncha flights. Ron got the trophy back from Caesar Creek. Marlon Tessarzyk completed his B and C badges, Tod Herrli finished the flight portions of the Bronze badge, and I had Yvonne up in the Grob -- her first time in a glider since the late 1960s, and she enjoyed it! A good day.

9:30 AM Nov. 7th - HELP GET OUR FLEET TUNED UP!

Fellow members ,

Ed our Maintenance Chief has appointed me scribe for the year end project of getting our fleet "up to snuff " as they say . So here's the scoop : Plans are to do work each Saturday in November and December beginning November 7 . Start time will be 9:30am. and with luck we'll get most of the work done before the real cold weather sets in. Nyal has insisted that we continue the tradition of that well earned lunch together at Rachels promptly when he gets hungry around noon time.

We will move a couple of the aircraft into the middle hangar and begin work on one of the the Blaniks first . Day one will begin with compiling lists of " to do " items and if you already have some items to suggest please send a note to Ed or me to include them on our hit lists. We will keep one Blanik in flying condition as long as we can to allow any possibility of flying if weather permits in Nov / Dec. This can always be done in the afternoon following work and lunch ! Obviously the More the Merrier .

In past years these year end maintenance projects have been very instructive for some members, they keep the Club Spirit alive and well and for me have always been a lot of fun . So come on out and join us as many days as you can manage as the flying season changes to "Maintenance Time ".

See you November 7,

Ron (ZA)

BLIPMAPS

Quoting Dr. Jack from his site: "the bottom line is
probable termination of this website a year from now."

Anderson Fly-in this Saturday (9/19)

On your way to Alex stop by the Anderson Airport Fly-in/Drive-in from 8 to Noon this Saturday, Sept 19th. Pancake breakfast $5.00 Let them know that CISS is a good neighbor! Wear your CISS shirts proudly.

More info at: http://www.in.gov/indot/div/public/pubs/KAIDEvent.pdf

Gillan, Dr. Robert L.

Gillan, Dr. Robert L.
Indianapolis Star Obituary: September 9, 2009
Dr. Robert L. Gillan 93, Thorntown, IN, died September 6, 2009. He was
born August 26, 1916 in Darlington, IN. Mr. Gillan was a graduate of
Thorntown High School in 1934, then Central College in 1939, receiving
a degree in Music and English graduate work at Butler. Later he
received a Ph.d and taught school in Sandborn, IN and Thorntown,
Roachdale, Williams, Carmel, Huran and for Indianapolis Public
Schools, retiring in 1984. He taught music for 11 years, then spent
most of time teaching fifth grade slow learners. His greatest
accomplishment was two doctors came from those fifth graders. He had
10 different teaching certificates. He served six years in the U.S.
Navy during WWII as a primary flight instructor and later in weather
recon and hurricane tracking. He received in 1973 a Valley Forge
Freedom Foundation National Teacher of the Year, the Older Hoosier of
the Year Award in 2005, Boone County Breeders and Freeders
Distinquished Agricultural Career Award in 2004. He farmed for many
years raising grain and registered Angus cattle. He planted his last
crop in 2005 at the age of 89. For many years he was a glide
instructor, taking last flight in the Spring of 2009. He was an
accomplished artist having won many awards for his oil painting. His
artwork hangs in Sugar Creek Art Center in Thorntown, IN. His
memberships include Boone County Antique Tractor Association, Boone
County Master Gardens, Lebanon Masonic Lodge 9, Scottish Rite, Friends
of the Thorntown Library, Thorntown Christian Church Boone County
Genealogiscal Society, National Soaring Society, Phi Delta Kappa, Sons
of the American Revolution, Boone County Amateur Radio Club, Boone
County Blue Bird Society, American Legion Post 218, Thorntown and
Sugar Creek Historical Society. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Sugar Creek Art Center, Thorntown, IN. Services will be at 2:30
p.m. September 10, 2009 in Thorntown Christian Church, with visitation
there from 2 to 8 p.m. September 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by
wife, Roxie Robbins Gillan; parents, Thomas Gillan and Maude Dove
Richie Gillan. Survivors include sister, Janette Holmes from Palm
Gardens, FL and brother, Devon Gillan from Taft, IN. Arrangements by
Russell and Hitch Funeral Home, Lebanon, IN.

Another C Badge

John Gardner came to I-99 today, after flight had been cancelled owing to punk weather and lack of interest. Ground crew were leaving but we still had a tow pilot. Johns family offered to pull out the equipment and put it back if we would let him make another attempt at the precision landing required for the C-badge. His persistence paid off and he wore the badge home.

Students, there is still time this season to work on these badges. If you lack just an a task or two to finish up your badge, come on out and get it. You'll be able to wear it on your jacket all winter while you dream about getting the next one!

Anderson Airport Fly-in

A message from the Anderson Airport (AID) <> :
The Anderson Municipal Airport will be hosting a fly in, cruise in, and eat in on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person at the gate, $4 in advance. Checks and the provided form can be mailed to:
KCCAP.O. Box 143Chesterfield, IN 46017 Tickets will be held at will call at the event.
Your assistance in disseminating the provided information and/or flyer in your offices, and perspective publications is greatly appreciated. This event will help support the KCCA and Anderson Municipal Airport.
Door prizes will be given, and Avfuel will be discounted from the airport's normally competitive rates.
If you have any questions please call Anderson Municipal Airport at(765) 648-6292 or visit the airport's website atwww.cityofanderson.com/airport .
Thank you,
Lori L. BrownAnderson Municipal AirportAirport Manager
282 Airport RoadAnderson, IN 46017
(765) 648-6293Fax: (765) 648-6294
E-mail: loribrown@cityofanderson.comwww.cityofanderson.com/airport

Discus B for sale

After considerable soul searching, Kurt and Don finally took a deep breath and decided to let 'er go. We're going to wait about ten days to see if there's any interest from club members, then put it on Wings and Wheels. Here is the basic information, but if you have more questions please call or email us.

Price: $44,000
Built in 1985 Total Time: 915 hours
Condition is excellent, including the gelcoat
Standard instruments plus Cambridge L-NAV glide computer
Dittel Radio with boom mic and push-to-talk switch on stick
14 volt battery plus charger
Schroeder trailer (new tires 2000) with all fittings. Tail dolly, wing dolly, tow out gear, etc.
Available separately: Cambridge 302 logger/glide computer/audio-vario and Compaq Aero 1550 PDA Price: $2,000

Fantastic U-2 Flights on YouTube

The first is a short version of the second. Not an extract because some things are in it that are not it the second one, which is an hour long. Beautifully done!

Nyal


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJxtggLGj4M

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/James-May-goes-to-the_695845.htm

More Details on Kendallville Weekend

Following are details on the CISC / BSC flying weekend at Kendallville August 27, 28, 29, 30.

We are focusing on the 29th and 30th, but will have tows available on the 27th and 28th if anyone wants to come early.

We have scheduled a group dinner in the hangar at the airport for 6:30 on Saturday August 29. It is being catered by our favorite BBQ chef and the menu will be slow smoked BBQ Brisket, Ribs, and Chicken along with salad, slaw, cornbread, baked beans, fresh local corn on the cob, cheese cake, coffee and lemonade. It is $20 per person and reservations are needed by Monday August 24th.

Please email Dinner Reservations to John Earlywine at jke4034@aol.com or call 260-347-9260.

Everyone is welcome to bring other beverages of their choice.

Airport Camping is available. Restrooms are available and a Shower room is available for $5 per day on the airport. A microwave and limited refrigerator space are available in the terminal and there are many restaurants nearby.

The phone in the New Horizons Aviation Kendallville FBO office at the airport is 260-347-9260.

Camping sites are available at Bixler Lake Campground, a City Park. Camping sites with electricity and water are available for approx $20 per night and primitive campsites are available for approx $16 per night. The phone number is 260-347-9941. Additional info is available at www.kendallville-in.org. This is about 5 miles from the airport.

Special airport rates are available at the Best Western motel (260-347-5263) for $75 plus tax and at the Holiday Inn Express (260-582-4047) for $79 plus tax. Request the airport rate. Both are within 3-4 miles.

Reservations are not necessary at the airport, and if someone wants to use the other options, they should contact the facility directly.

Tows will be $34 to 2000 ft agl, and $0.80 per 100 ft above 2000.

We have tow ropes with 1420# (schweizer ring) weak links and with 2200#. (tost ring), and adaptors are available for both if required for the other ring.

We are wondering if the people flying want to have a common task, just do some local flying, or work out some other informal plan. Will everyone be bringing a glider, or will some want to rent the local 2-33?

Please let us know if you have any additional ideas or questions.

It would help with the planning if you could let us know approximately how many people might be coming to fly. Anyone who might not be flying but would just like to attend the dinner is certainly welcome at the Saturday event.

John Earlywine

As requested by John Earlywine please notify him at the e-mail address or call him. The menu sounds terrific, but will not be a Brazilian BBQ. DO TAKE NOTICE that the deadline for reservations is Monday August 24th!!!!!!!