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Sept. VMC Club Meeting
Join fellow chapter pilots to discuss this month's topic: preparing for and handling emergency situations. The purpose of EAA VMC Clubs is to build proficiency when flying under visual flight rule conditions. Each month's meeting is a discussion on a few subject areas. There are no wrong answers. The goal is to improve everyone's knowledge each month. We will be meeting at the Skypark meeting room, Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 7 pm. See you there!
Breakfast Was Served!
Our fearless newsletter editor, Karl, set-up a photo page for the event. Please feel free to select your best and upload them to: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EAoK1XpHDpdyuKqz7
September Gathering
Join us for our upcoming EAA Chapter 846 Monthly Gathering meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at our chapter hangar. The cookout starts at 6 pm. We’ll be grilling hot dogs and burgers. Remember to bring an extra chair plus a side!
September Gathering Agenda:
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Officer Reports
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Safety Topic– Special Use Airspace, Dave Gerdeman
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Young Eagles Update
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Pancake Breakfast Prep
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Project Updates
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Program– FAA Wings Program, Dave Gerdeman
Condolences for Fred Coblentz
Memorial Services will be Thursday, Aug. 31st at 11:00 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston with burial following at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 or to the Parkinson Foundation of Northeast Ohio, PO Box 31907, Independence, OH 44131.
Seeking Volunteers...
Successful Ford Tri-Motor Weekend!
- 59 Flights
- 508 paying passengers
- Lots of planning, and preparation hours
- Multiple print stories in various media
- Countless volunteers and donated volunteer time. You folks are amazing!
Updated Chapter Roster!
The chapter roster will be updated and distributed soon. Everyone is asked to check your information on the online chapter roster, available HERE. First-time users: Your user name is FirstnameLastnameEAA846 and your password is mustang. After logging in the first time, you should change your password, of course. Click on the Member Search button, top left, and then the black and gray Search button in the line below to the left. This will bring up all Active members in our chapter.
Gary Baker would like to add more photos of chapter members to the roster. If you see that your photo is not included, please feel free to send Gary a photo or ask him to take your photo at the next Gathering.
846 Pacer Project SOLD!
The Chapter Pacer project that was posted on Barnstormers and Short Wing Pipers websites has sold. The buyer is planning on picking it up Labor Day weekend. We will need volunteers at Medina airport, (1G5, hangar E5) to help box, pack, and move Chris' airplane in and out. Editor's Note: Thanks to all who helped over a holiday weekend to pack it up and help her new owner to load it on up. The Pacer is now on its way across country to its new home!
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Oshkosh '23
Were you there? Did you have a great week? Our now annual Chapter 846 Dinner was held on Wednesday, 26 July during AirVenture 2023 at the Chapter Pavilion near Camp Scholler. Approximately 54 Chapter members, family and friends gathered for pizza, camaraderie and sharing stories of Oshkosh 2023.
David, ever the chef, and armed with his tongs and forks, chased them away, allowing Chapter members to share his front row parking spot and enjoy the popcorn he made for everyone. The show was spectacular as usual and we were blessed with perfect weather. Hope to see everyone again next year for this fun day.
July Gathering
Join us for our upcoming EAA Chapter 846 Monthly Gathering Meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at our chapter hangar. Cookout starts at 6 pm. We’ll be grilling hot dogs and burgers. Remember to bring an extra chair plus side dish to pass. The regular meeting will start at 7 pm.
July Gathering Agenda:
- Officer Reports
- July Safety Topic– Spatial Orientation, Kevin Fink
- Young Eagles Update
- Ford Tri-Motor Tour Stop
- Hangar Deck Status
- Project Updates
- Program– Oshkosh NOTAM, Gary Baker & Randy Brooks
Chapter 846 Freeman Swank Farms Campout, July 7, 8, 9th
Come to camp or stay for a day! Activities include the adjacent 20-mile bike trail, swimming or fishing in the river, and John Deere gators to tour the property.For those driving, it is a little hard to find via the roads. Here is a link to help you: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i9T41sW13HLJ1Y6M9
As previously stated, we would like to have a count so we know how much food to purchase (breakfast and dinner on Saturday). If you would like to bring a side dish to share for Dinner on Saturday that would be appreciated, but optional. We will have some water bottles however, BYOB if desired.
If you plan on attending please email Paul at paulrv6@gmail.com or text at 330-760-4863.
Cookout Season Has Begun!
Mark your calendars, because cookout season is upon us! All our summer gatherings are cookouts held at the chapter hangar. The chapter brings the meat, and we bring the sides. Don't worry what to bring it always works out! Cookouts start at 6 pm followed by the evening's events starting at 7pm. They are always a great evening filled with good food, and lots of hangar talk. So, mark your calendars:
- May 11
- June 8
- July 13
- Aug. 10
- Sept. 14
Case McIntyre, Chapter 846 Ray Scholarship Recipient 2023!
Chapter 846 would like to congratulate both of our 2023 Ray Scholarship candidates, Jack Pomfret and Case McIntyre, for their participation in this year's selection process. By popular vote, the members of Chapter 846 have selected Case McIntyre to receive this year's James Ray
Aviation Scholarship. Case plans to begin his Private Pilot training as soon as possible.
Both Case and Jack did a great job with their interviews and Chapter members enjoyed getting to know each of these accomplished young men, both of whom embody the spirit of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program. Both were deserving candidates. Although we could only award a single scholarship at this time, our Chapter will pursue additional scholarship opportunities through EAA and other means with the hopes of having a second scholarship to award later this year. Please join us in congratulating both of these young men on their accomplishments.
Congratulations Douglas Tytko, 2023 Chapter 846 Air Academy Camp Scholarship Recipient
Randy Brooks Receives FAA Master Pilot Award
Congratulations, Randy!
Pancakes, Pancakes, Pancakes!
September 17, 2022 turned out to be another Ohio perfect day. EAA Chapter 846 did it again by hosting another successful pancake breakfast fundraiser.
We had over 50 aircraft fly into the Wayne County airport (KBJJ) to enjoy a hearty morning pancake breakfast.
Many thanks to this years sponsors for their help in making this event a huge success!
Click here for more Pancake event photos!
Young Eagles, 2022! & Young Eagles "Day Two" (8/27/22)
The weather cooperated and many chapter members showed up to help seven pilots fly fifty-five Young Eagles on June 11, 2022. Our annual Chapter 846 Young Eagles Day was another success with the assistance of the staff at Wayne County Airport. Here is the link to see them, Young Eagles Photos. But keep checking back, as more folks send us more pictures, and we'll post them.
EAA Chapter 846 Young Eagles Day #2 was another success, thanks to the chapter members who volunteered in the various duties! Many thanks also go to Matt Long, Wayne County Airport Manager, and his crew. The hangar was clean and aircraft moved, allowing us to utilize much of the hangar for our registration and ground school. The weather was perfect for introducing kids to aviation! It was one of the best days we have had for this event. Young Eagles Day 2 Photos
Thank you for joining us for Young Eagles Day. We love sharing our love of aviation with your children and families.
First US Customer!
On March 17, member Steve Bauman placed an order for a G1 STOL airplane kit (see g1-america.com) and is now the FIRST U.S. customer for this airplane model. He traveled to Kent, Illinois (north west corner of the state) to visit with the U.S. dealer, and the only U.S. builder of this airplane, to study his project and ask a million questions. He previously saw this same airplane at the Midwest LSA Expo last September. The airplane is produced mostly as completed airplanes in France for the European market where there are many of them flying, and have been for 15 years. There are also 2 planes flying and 2 more nearly complete in Ontario, Canada where another dealer and partner is operating. Steve expects to get his kit in July and will be building it in his home shop in Granger Twp.
Let the FLYING Begin...
Ray Scholarship award winner, Logan Cohara is ready to get back into the cockpit after a short hiatus. He was honored at the last April chapter meeting and presented with his large check!
Chapter 846 2021 MVP Award Winner!
Congratulations goes to Paul Lutz for receiving the Chapter 846 2021 Most Valuable Person award!
Density Altitude...
Congratulations, Logan Cohara!
EAA Chapter 846 Ray Scholar recipient Logan Cohara has finally received his FAA medical certificate. We were very excited to see him persevere through the FAA aeromedical process and begin his flight training journey. Our Chapter will now pursue a second Ray Aviation Scholarship for 2022 in the hopes of being able to award that later this year.
Where to go in February...Bahama's of Course!
Welcome New January Member
Please welcome Will Hiteshue to the chapter! Will resides
in Lakewood, Ohio and is a pilot for Republic Airways.
BIG News!
Our very own Gary Baker attended the EAA Chapter Leadership Academy.
The academy was hosted by EAA staff and was offered to all chapter officers around the country. Forty of us met October 20 at the Air Academy Lodge where we met the EAA chapter office staff and our classmates.
The first evening we were treated to a visit to Sonex Aircraft, which is located on the east side of Wittman Field. John Monnett, founder, generously gave us a two-hour tour of the facilities.
Thursday and Friday morning were spent with EAA staff: Charlie Becker, Director, Chapters and Homebuilt Community Manager; John Egan, Chapter Depts. Manager; David Leiting, Eagles Manager; Serena Kamps, Chapter Field Rep; Chris Gauger, Chapter Field Rep; Natasha Sarauer, Administrative Asst; and Samantha Olson, Eagles Program Asst. They covered all aspects of operating a chapter and finding ways to generate enthusiasm for members.
Chapter Polo Shirts Available
Blue chapter polo shirts have finally arrived! We now have medium large and X-Large sizes available. These will be available at the chapter meetings. The cost will be $25. A few blue polo and gray t-shirts are also available.
Congratulations, Esther Lin!
Member Esther Lin has recently earned her CFI and CFII. Esther trained at Midwest Corporate Air located at the Bellefontaine Regional Airport.
Gary Baker appointed to the EAA Chapter Advisory Council.
Our very own Gary Baker has been appointed to the EAA Chapter Advisory Council.
Congratulations, Gary!
Congratulations & Thanks to New 2022-23 Officers and Board Members
Elections were held in December, and we have some new officers and board members. Thank you to all who offered to serve. Our officers for the next two years are:
- President- Chris Oehlers
- Vice-President- Brad Wurst
- Secretary- Greg Cantrell
- Treasurer- Gary Baker
Board Members: Mike Baker, Randy Brooks, Brian Burke, Paul Hancheck, David Gerdeman, Paul Lutz and Ron Lutz
Welcome New December 2021 Members!
Please welcome George Salcewicz, Josh Tomsheck, Stephen and Douglas Tytko to the Chapter!
George joined after attending the December meeting. He lives in Stow and is interested in learning about autogyros and other smaller aircraft. Josh and his wife and family live in Wadsworth. Josh is a private pilot and is working with his dad, Matt, on completing the Just Aircraft Highlander. Stephen, Sherry, son Douglas and daughter Amy live in Brecksville. Douglas took a Discovery flight at Medina Airport a few months ago and is interested in pursuing a pilot’s certificate. Welcome, George, Josh, Stephen and Douglas!
Awesome January Meeting Presentation from A&T Recovery
Author and adventurer Taras Lyssenko of A&T Recovery gave a presentation to our chapter on his company and the perils of recovering WWII aircraft from the bottom of Lake Michigan. Most members were unaware that more than 100 Navy mishap training aircraft rest on the bottom of the lake. For the past thirty-five years Taras has led a team who has located and recovered dozens of World War II US Navy aircraft from Lake Michigan. The work was performed on behalf of the National Naval Aviation Museum and many other sponsors. Most of the aircraft are now on display in museums and airports across the country.
Congratulations!
Victoria Lorenzon, our newest CFI!
Operation Air Drop!
Five aircraft from Chapter 846 departed on a mission from northeast Ohio on December 21, 2021 to bring much needed supplies and donated items to tornado-stricken Mayfield Kentucky. A huge THANK YOU goes to Ed Pavlovich for setting this up. The following individuals participated in this mission:
(1st Photo, Standing left to right) Chris D'Errico, Glenn Krafcik, Ed Pavlovich, Tim Conway, Karl Aber, Chris Oehlers, Gary Baker
Among the five aircraft, 1,310 Lbs. of supplies were delivered. It was a great day of flying for a very worthy cause.
Congratulations!
Memorial Bob and Pete
We had a Celebration of Life November 13, 2021 for members Bob Taylor and Pete Klapp at the Chapter Hangar. Bob and Pete perished in separate aircraft accidents in September. The Celebration was well-attended and everyone was well-fed, compliments of Chef David Gerdeman, Greg Cantrell, and others who did the cooking. Many thanks to everyone for attending. I’m sure that Pete and Bob would have enjoyed this event. We will miss you guys and always remember you!
Remembering Bob
Bob will be sorely missed by everyone. The chapter passed on our condolences to the family.
Remembering Pete
You can find Pete’s obituary here.
“A Tribute” by Randy Brooks
I’ll miss you, Pete.
My sincere condolences to Pete’s family at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Most of all, I’ll miss you my friend. Fly West--- (if you get your GPS working).
We will all miss you, Pete. We will remember you and your many contributions to the Chapter. You were always there to lend a hand or give an honest opinion. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
It's A Plane! Project Update: Zenith 750
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by Jeremy Cowger
"On August 30, 2012, we passed our inspection and on September 3rd weather lined up for our first flight. A few were out to help with pre-flight, documentation, and technical counsel. The wind was calm. Sitting in the airplane on the end of runway 21 about to push the throttle, I was nervous, but told myself we did things right, we triple checked, the plane is ready. We were off in a little more than 300 feet and now the task at hand occupied my mind and nerves were no where to be found. -
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We are following the EAA Test Flight Manual, so the first flight comprised of nothing more
than a gentle climb to altitude, gentle turns, and practicing a few descents at 5,000 ft at approach speed. This all went very quickly. With calm wind and clear pattern I took the easy way out and entered a downwind for runway 3 after 40 minutes of being aloft. I'm not sure I've made such a nice landing as on that flight. The entire flight was uneventful, but very emotional. The plane now has 3 flights under its belt, slowing working through the plan as perfect weather allows. All were uneventful, successful, but not as pretty of a landing as the first, but we're pressing on anyway.
Congratulation Jeremy and the whole Cowger family!
Events Coming Soon!
Volunteers can elect to work either a short shift or all day. We will need cooks, and bussers, folks to man tables and displays, and of course your gorgeous aircraft to dazzle and amaze. Please contact Greg at k4g1c5@aol.com if you can help out, or click here to sign up.
Also coming up at Burke Lakefront Airport, (BKL), is the annual Girls in Aviation Day, sponsored by the local chapter of Women in Aviation, on Sat., Sept. 25 from 9 am-12 pm. The Chapter would like to host a table distributing information about EAA and our Young Eagles program. Please contact Brian Burke, brianburkeud@hotmail.com if you can help out.
Many Thanks to our Volunteers!
We Have an Author!
May Chapter Meeting
Our next Chapter Meeting is Thursday, May 13, 2021 @ 1900, with social time @ 1830. This will be a face-to-face meeting at our Skypark #M1 hangar! Meeting Topics: Chapter member Leah McIntyre will be our guest speaker presenting on NASA projects she has participated in as a NASA engineer. Plus, we'll have a discussion on a possible Fall 2021 Fly-In, Young Eagles Flights and Chapter Hangar expansion.
First Flight of Bob Taylor's RANS-20
The first flight occurred on April 26, 2021 with the assistance of Randy Brooks and Pete Klapp. All went well as far as the flight was concerned. I do have some cooling issues to address. CHT’s and oil temperatures are higher than allowable. Modifications to the cowling have been made and further testing will follow shortly.
I’d like to thank all of Chapter 846 members for their ideas, help, and support throughout the building processes, especially Ron and Paul Lutz, Dave Manning, Gary Baker, Matt and Josh Tomsheck, Barry Wawrin, Paul Hancheck, and Steve Zvada. It sure is great to belong to such an active chapter full of helpful folks! Thanks to all that helped me along the way!
Congratulations, Bob! We're looking forward to seeing it at future fly-ins!
April 8, Meeting at the Chapter Hangar!
Just Chatting with an Astronaut
Ben Nagy and three other Ray Scholars had an amazing opportunity to talk with astronaut, Douglas "Wheels" Wheelock, in Feb, 2021. Arranged by EAA's Megan Hart, Wheels spent an hour talking about his experiences, some of the new programs on the horizon and answering questions from the Scholars. Hear the complete interview on YouTube. Congratulations, Ben!
Congratulations are in Order!
Even more good news arrived last week from EAA Headquarters as we found out that we have been awarded another 50/50 matching Ray Scholarship for 2021! Thanks go out to our membership who voted last month to use our recent donation from Charlie Cartledge towards another Ray Aviation Scholarship. This means that we will have two Ray Scholars this year as Ferenc finishes up and we select another deserving youth for this prestigious award.
Wind Tunnel Project
The chapter has started another project, construction of a Wind Tunnel. The purpose of the wind tunnel will be to demonstrate to student pilots and others the effects of air moving over a wing and generating lift. Brian Burke is leading this project and has provided a design. 
February Meeting, on Zoom
Join us for the upcoming EAA Chapter 846 Monthly Chapter ZOOM Meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2021 @ 1900. Watch for the contact information and link in the Tuesday email. We are planning to have another ‘exciting’ ZOOM meeting that Paul Lutz and Randy Brooks will conduct.
Our special guest will be Kerry McCauley Presenting on his Experiences of Ferrying Aircraft Across the North Atlantic.He is the subject of an AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story: “Pressure Over the Atlantic." He has also written a book on his experiences: “Ferry Pilot: Nine Lives Over the North Atlantic.” https://kerrymccauley.com/We look forward to seeing everyone online Thursday evening at 7 pm.
Congratulations and Thank You MVP Greg Cantrell!
Ben Nagy Selected to Talk to Astronauts
EAA has offered us the opportunity to see Ben Nagy asking the SpaceX/ISS (International Space Station) astronauts questions about their mission. Only 20 Ray Scholarship winners were selected and Ben was lucky enough to be chosen. Here is the information for any chapter member interested in viewing Ben’s question and answer session.
NASA astronauts (from left) Bob Behnken, Doug Hurley and Chris Cassidy are the U.S. members of the Expedition 63 crew. Behnken and Hurley are the International Space Station's newest crewmates after arriving May 31 aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Cassidy is the station Commander and has been on the orbiting lab since April 9 when he arrived with (out of frame) Flight Engineers Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner aboard the Soyuz MS-16 crew ship..
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program
The Crew Dragon's nose cone is open revealing the spacecraft's docking mechanism
that would connect to the Harmony module's forward International Docking Adapter.