April 15, 2010
Museum of 20th Century Warfare Opening at Ft. Harrison
I thought this might be of interest to some of the club members. I learned about this at the Indianapolis Air Show meeting Monday night and meant to share this during announcements at the Aero Club Tuesday. My apologies for not sharing this sooner. Mike.
April 14, 2010
Defourneaux, Rene Sr.,
AS Ron mentioned in the meeting last night, here is the write-up from the Indianapolis Star on Rene Defourneaux. Rene spoke to us just last year!
Rene' Julian Defourneaux Sr. Passed away April 1, 2010 after living a brilliant life. He was born on April 29, 1921 in Lebetain, France. Rene' may be gone, but his legend will live on for a very long time. He is
survived by his wife, partner and best friend, Virginia Ruth Edds Defourneaux. His six children and nine grandchildren who live in six different states and two European countries also survive him. Family and friends all over the world will miss Rene'. While a young man, Rene' emigrated to the United States with his mother, Emilie and his sister, Marcelle, in order for them to join his father, Ernest in New Jersey. Rene' was very proud to have been naturalized as an American citizen and he was proud to serve in the Army's Office of Strategic Services during World War II. He devoted over twenty years of his life to the United States Army both in Europe and parachuting behind the lines and in Southeast Asia, working with Ho Chi Minh to offer resistance help against communism in the region. He was definitely a member of the greatest generation. During Rene's lifetime, his vocations and avocations could be listed as: artist, bread baker extraordinaire, smuggler, tool and die maker, photographer, carpenter, spy, private detective, coin and stamp collector, importerexporter, author, raconteur and public speaker. His stories are captivating and historical and he has written and published four books. Rene' loved technology and in the early 90's was among the first of his peers to have a computer and use an email address. To this day he has had his own website, defourneaux.com. In recent years, he could be found using Skype on his computer to talk and see distantly located family members and friends. Rene' loved and enjoyed promoting his adopted city of Indianapolis. He was a dedicated Kiwanian and won many awards for perfect attendance and as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was honored to be a member of the Indianapolis Literary Society and various military organizations and was also an active member of the All Souls Unitarian Church of Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Rene', donations may be made to the All Souls Unitarian Church Foundation, Kiwanis of Indianapolis Abe Lincoln Scholarship Program or Community Home Health Services Hospice. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. There will be a memorial service held at the All Souls Unitarian Church on East 56th Street in Indianapolis on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Care and arrangements have been entrusted to the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis.
Rene' Julian Defourneaux Sr. Passed away April 1, 2010 after living a brilliant life. He was born on April 29, 1921 in Lebetain, France. Rene' may be gone, but his legend will live on for a very long time. He is
April 6, 2010
Members in the News: Roger Bishop
Roger Bishop, on behalf of the Indianapolis Air Show, receives the award -
Best Air Show of the Season
by AirShowsReviews.com !
Best Air Show of the Season
by AirShowsReviews.com !
Go HERE and then download "The Magazine"
(in PDF) and read
all about it!
March 21, 2010
April 13, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Billy Werth
The Indianapolis Aero Club welcomes Billy Werth as it's speaker for the April 13th meeting.
Video from last years air show
Photo credit - Ryan Sundheimer - AirShowStuff.com
Pilot Bio:
Billy Werth: Growing up in an Air Force family, Billy has been around some sort airplane his whole life. He started flying in 1988 and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Professional Aviation Technology from Indiana State University in 1994. In 1992 he started teaching aerobatics and has been hooked ever since.
In 1997 he graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training and started flying for the Air Force Reserves out of Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN where he is an Instructor Pilot on the KC-135R Aerial Refueler. He is a veteran of Operation Northern and Southern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was part of the initial bomber strike on the opening of the Iraqi war staged out of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. He was hired by Chautauqua Airlines in 2001 and is a Captain on the Embraer 145, based in Indianapolis. Billy has over 8000 hours of flight time in 20 different aircraft, with 900 of it teaching folks how to fly upside down.
Here's a great article about Billy from year's Indianapolis Air Show:
Company Info:
Grayout Aerosports LLC provides solo airshow performances, aerobatic thrill rides, and offers aerobatic and emergency upset training all over the Midwest. We’re based at Hendrick’s Co airport near Indianapolis, IN.
In addition to airshow performances we also give airshow coordinators the useful option of offering aerobatic rides to their spectators. Many attendees are thrilled to be able to experience some of the things they’ve spent all day watching. From mild to wild, we have the convenient option of offering anything in between. Arrangements can also be made for media and press rides as well as school and sponsor visits prior to, or during the show weekend.
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: April 13, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
Advance or Reservations - $20.00 At Door - $22.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
Please RSVP to: John Brill
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
Video from last years air show
Photo credit - Ryan Sundheimer - AirShowStuff.com
Pilot Bio:
Billy Werth: Growing up in an Air Force family, Billy has been around some sort airplane his whole life. He started flying in 1988 and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Professional Aviation Technology from Indiana State University in 1994. In 1992 he started teaching aerobatics and has been hooked ever since.
In 1997 he graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training and started flying for the Air Force Reserves out of Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN where he is an Instructor Pilot on the KC-135R Aerial Refueler. He is a veteran of Operation Northern and Southern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was part of the initial bomber strike on the opening of the Iraqi war staged out of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. He was hired by Chautauqua Airlines in 2001 and is a Captain on the Embraer 145, based in Indianapolis. Billy has over 8000 hours of flight time in 20 different aircraft, with 900 of it teaching folks how to fly upside down.
Here's a great article about Billy from year's Indianapolis Air Show:
Air-to-Air in a Pitts S-2C with Billy Werth
Company Info:
Grayout Aerosports LLC provides solo airshow performances, aerobatic thrill rides, and offers aerobatic and emergency upset training all over the Midwest. We’re based at Hendrick’s Co airport near Indianapolis, IN.
In addition to airshow performances we also give airshow coordinators the useful option of offering aerobatic rides to their spectators. Many attendees are thrilled to be able to experience some of the things they’ve spent all day watching. From mild to wild, we have the convenient option of offering anything in between. Arrangements can also be made for media and press rides as well as school and sponsor visits prior to, or during the show weekend.
Members in the News: John Brill
March 14, 2010
March 2010 - Meeting Summary
March's meeting found us listening intently to Rob Reider tell us about the "Good, the Bad and the Ugly" of the air show business. Some stories were sad as we remembered some performers who have graced the skies. Rob presents well and he also had us laughing real hard at times. Rob showed us videos of his flights with the Blue Angels and was even humble enough to let us see the part where the G's were just a bit much and he, um, .... "went a little blank" on us.
We also learned there is a difference between the cadence that a "The Boss" of the US demo teams and that of the United Kingdom team, the Red Arrows, uses during an air show.
Blue Angels: "A little more power....a ....little ... more..." Then Rob stepped back from the mic and .....
Red Arrows: "MORE POWER NOW"
Well, it doesn't work as well in print. If you were there, then you are at least chuckling again with the memory.
Once again, thank you Rob Reider for carving a night out of your busy schedule and coming to visit us in Indianapolis!
We recognized our visitors at the meeting, but we'd like to acknowledge them once more, and thank them for visiting us this month: Jack Hansen of Clermont, Jim Leslie of Indianapolis, and Colin and Michael Oberthur of Indianapolis. Michael was kind enough to send an email thanking the club for the hospitality showed to him and Colin. Rob was kind enough to spend some time with Michael and Colin after the presentation, and even took time out take a picture with Colin.
We also learned there is a difference between the cadence that a "The Boss" of the US demo teams and that of the United Kingdom team, the Red Arrows, uses during an air show.
Blue Angels: "A little more power....a ....little ... more..." Then Rob stepped back from the mic and .....
Red Arrows: "MORE POWER NOW"
Well, it doesn't work as well in print. If you were there, then you are at least chuckling again with the memory.
Once again, thank you Rob Reider for carving a night out of your busy schedule and coming to visit us in Indianapolis!
We recognized our visitors at the meeting, but we'd like to acknowledge them once more, and thank them for visiting us this month: Jack Hansen of Clermont, Jim Leslie of Indianapolis, and Colin and Michael Oberthur of Indianapolis. Michael was kind enough to send an email thanking the club for the hospitality showed to him and Colin. Rob was kind enough to spend some time with Michael and Colin after the presentation, and even took time out take a picture with Colin.
March 10, 2010
WASPs were honored today in Washington
March 2, 2010
March 9, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Rob Reider
We are happy to announce that Rob Reider will be our speaker for the March 9, 2010 meeting of the Indianapolis Aero Club.
From Rob's website:
Rob Reider - air show announcer, recipient of the coveted ICAS "Sword of Excellence," entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of 5 Emmy awards has put all his experience into bringing the excitement of air shows “up close and personal” to audiences all over the country. 2010 marks Rob's 32nd year as an announcer and his 5th as a full-time air show announcer.
At the International Council of Air Shows 2007 convention in Las Vegas, Rob became the 34th recipient of the ICAS "Sword of Excellence," the highest award an air show professional can receive.
He's recognized by pilots around the country as the on-camera host for Sporty's Pilot Shops pilot training videos.
While still a college student in Cincinnati, Rob began work as a singer and co-host of a live, daily talk-variety show that was broadcast in 4 cities in the Midwest.
During his 13-year career there he won 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Over the years he appeared as a soloist with the famed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and has sung both "The Star Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" for many air shows and major league baseball games.
In 1979 his television work took him to the Dayton Air Show and he immediately became a volunteer. By 1990 Rob was the "color announcer," working with award-winning announcers Bill Bordeleau and Danny Clisham. He learned from the best in the business.
Rob began to work on the "air show circuit" and has been a member of ICAS for 15 years. ICAS has also recognized his talent by asking him to be the master of ceremonies for the final night convention "Chairman's Banquet" for nine of the last ten years."
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: March 9, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
Advance or Reservations - $20.00 At Door - $22.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
Please RSVP to: John Brill
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
Rob Reider - air show announcer, recipient of the coveted ICAS "Sword of Excellence," entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of 5 Emmy awards has put all his experience into bringing the excitement of air shows “up close and personal” to audiences all over the country. 2010 marks Rob's 32nd year as an announcer and his 5th as a full-time air show announcer.
At the International Council of Air Shows 2007 convention in Las Vegas, Rob became the 34th recipient of the ICAS "Sword of Excellence," the highest award an air show professional can receive.
He's recognized by pilots around the country as the on-camera host for Sporty's Pilot Shops pilot training videos.
While still a college student in Cincinnati, Rob began work as a singer and co-host of a live, daily talk-variety show that was broadcast in 4 cities in the Midwest.
During his 13-year career there he won 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Over the years he appeared as a soloist with the famed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and has sung both "The Star Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" for many air shows and major league baseball games.
In 1979 his television work took him to the Dayton Air Show and he immediately became a volunteer. By 1990 Rob was the "color announcer," working with award-winning announcers Bill Bordeleau and Danny Clisham. He learned from the best in the business.
Rob began to work on the "air show circuit" and has been a member of ICAS for 15 years. ICAS has also recognized his talent by asking him to be the master of ceremonies for the final night convention "Chairman's Banquet" for nine of the last ten years."
March 1, 2010
February 2009 - Meeting Summary
Braving the weather for the February meeting was very rewarding as we heard Dick Curtis tell us some of his experiences flying P-51 Mustangs during World War II. Mr. Curtis had all of our attention as he talked about the strafing runs he was assigned to. He also shared that the Tusakagee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group were just down the road from where he was stationed in Italy. While sharing some somber moments that only those who have experienced in WWII can really share, he also had us laughing as he shared his great sense of humor (none of us are convinced the designers of the P-51 meant for the scoop to be used corn harvesting!)
Below are some the pictures Dick Curtis shared during his presentation. Additionally, links are provided at the bottom of this post for the books Mr. Curtis has authored and offered at our meeting. To Haley Norwood – thank you for your assistance in making the arrangements for Mr. Curtis to speak to us and transporting to and from our meeting. Thank you to Mr. Curtis for signing the copies we purchased at our meeting!The slide show used during the meeting is posted here.
A reminder from the meeting: Jim Bettner wanted to remind everyone to send in their scholarship nominees as soon as possible. Have the ability to review as many of the application before the deadline is extremely helpful. Thank you!
February 27, 2010
2010 Fly-In Events for greater central Indiana
April 13 – 18 Sun ‘N’ Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), Lakeland, FL
April 16 - 18 Doolittle Raid Reunion, USAF Museum, Dayton, OH http://www.airforcemuseum.com/
April 17 Purdue University Fly-In, Lafayette Airport (LAF), Lafayette, IN
May 2 Fly-In Breakfast, Moraine Airport (I73), Dayton, OH
May 15 Sporty’s Fly-In, 9 – 2 pm, Batavia, Clermont Airport (I69), Batavia, OH
June 5 Fly-In Breakfast, Noblesville Airport, (I80) 9 – noon, Noblesville, IN
June 12 & 13 Indpls Air Show, Mt. Comfort Airport (MQJ), Indianapolis, IN
June 17 & 18 Dayton Air Show, Dayton Int’l Airport (DAY), Dayton, OH
June 20 Mishawaka Pilot’s Club Fathers Day Breakfast, Elkhart, IN.
June 25-27 Annual Gathering at Frasca Field, Urbana, IL
June 26 Wings, Wheels & Cruse-In, Fly-In Breakfast, Sheridan Airport (5I4), Sheridan, IN
June 26 Midwest Taildragger Fly-In, Post Air Airport (7L8), Indianapolis, IN
June 26 – 27 WACO AM Fly-In, Mount Vernon (Wynkoop) Airport (6G4), Wynkoop, OH.
July 26 – August 1 Oshkosh Fly-In, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh, WI
August 7 – 8 Michiana Fly-In, Plymouth, IN
August 28 Down’s Syndrome Fly-In, Executive Airport (TYQ), Indianapolis, IN
September 4 Fly-In / Cruse-In, Marion Mun. Airport (MZZ), Marion, IN
September 10 - 12 EAA Sport Fly-In, Falls of Rough, KY
September 11 - 12 Mid - Eastern Regional Fly-In, Grimes Field (I74), Urbana, OH
September 25 Taildragger Fly-In, Lee Bottom Airport (64I), Hanover, IN
October 10 Hog Roast, Noblesville Airport (I80) 9 - noon, Noblesville, IN
Greenwood Airport Fly – In, Sometime late summer, no date set,
Greenwood Airport (HFY), Greenwood, IN
Also check: www.eaa.org/calendar
By: Don Born
April 16 - 18 Doolittle Raid Reunion, USAF Museum, Dayton, OH http://www.airforcemuseum.com/
April 17 Purdue University Fly-In, Lafayette Airport (LAF), Lafayette, IN
May 2 Fly-In Breakfast, Moraine Airport (I73), Dayton, OH
May 15 Sporty’s Fly-In, 9 – 2 pm, Batavia, Clermont Airport (I69), Batavia, OH
June 5 Fly-In Breakfast, Noblesville Airport, (I80) 9 – noon, Noblesville, IN
June 12 & 13 Indpls Air Show, Mt. Comfort Airport (MQJ), Indianapolis, IN
June 17 & 18 Dayton Air Show, Dayton Int’l Airport (DAY), Dayton, OH
June 20 Mishawaka Pilot’s Club Fathers Day Breakfast, Elkhart, IN.
June 25-27 Annual Gathering at Frasca Field, Urbana, IL
June 26 Wings, Wheels & Cruse-In, Fly-In Breakfast, Sheridan Airport (5I4), Sheridan, IN
June 26 Midwest Taildragger Fly-In, Post Air Airport (7L8), Indianapolis, IN
June 26 – 27 WACO AM Fly-In, Mount Vernon (Wynkoop) Airport (6G4), Wynkoop, OH.
July 26 – August 1 Oshkosh Fly-In, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh, WI
August 7 – 8 Michiana Fly-In, Plymouth, IN
August 28 Down’s Syndrome Fly-In, Executive Airport (TYQ), Indianapolis, IN
September 4 Fly-In / Cruse-In, Marion Mun. Airport (MZZ), Marion, IN
September 10 - 12 EAA Sport Fly-In, Falls of Rough, KY
September 11 - 12 Mid - Eastern Regional Fly-In, Grimes Field (I74), Urbana, OH
September 25 Taildragger Fly-In, Lee Bottom Airport (64I), Hanover, IN
October 10 Hog Roast, Noblesville Airport (I80) 9 - noon, Noblesville, IN
Greenwood Airport Fly – In, Sometime late summer, no date set,
Greenwood Airport (HFY), Greenwood, IN
Also check: www.eaa.org/calendar
By: Don Born
February 25, 2010
Distance learning
Distance learning: "
When I think of distance learning it's the internet that comes to mind. I'm sure there must be some Open University stuff on TV these days, but I never seem to stumble across it, or its seventies style lecturers.
So what's this? This DC-6 was operated by Purdue University, it took off, lowered its TV transmission antenna and loitered while broadcasting educational programs.
I'm told the crew had access to parachutes, just in case the antenna failed to retract for landing!
There's a great Popular Mecahnics article from January 1961 here.
"
When I think of distance learning it's the internet that comes to mind. I'm sure there must be some Open University stuff on TV these days, but I never seem to stumble across it, or its seventies style lecturers.So what's this? This DC-6 was operated by Purdue University, it took off, lowered its TV transmission antenna and loitered while broadcasting educational programs.
I'm told the crew had access to parachutes, just in case the antenna failed to retract for landing!
There's a great Popular Mecahnics article from January 1961 here.
February 23, 2010
Redi Strip Indy
Aircraft Restoration
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Redi Strip has helped the US Military refurbish parts from the B1 bomber to wing-mounted rocket launch rails used on America’s front line fighters. We have helped vintage restorers of Aeroncas, Cubs, Cessnas, Mooneys and most experimental aircraft. We can chemically strip the paint from the sheet metal in a aluminum safe stripping bath and we can fine media blast steel parts such as the fuselage frame,wing struts,engine mounts and other 4130 steel components.
Redi Strip was started by a couple of pilots who met at a grassroots airport in Southern Indiana. Over the years, collectively, they have owned and maintained 19 different aircraft. Parter, General Manager Boyd Birchler is a 5500 hour pilot/A&P/IA. Partner Joe Ewing is a 2500 hour pilot and is a 2 time runner up and 2 time NMCA National Drag Racing USA Overall Champion.
Redi Strip has helped the US Military refurbish parts from the B1 bomber to wing-mounted rocket launch rails used on America’s front line fighters. We have helped vintage restorers of Aeroncas, Cubs, Cessnas, Mooneys and most experimental aircraft. We can chemically strip the paint from the sheet metal in a aluminum safe stripping bath and we can fine media blast steel parts such as the fuselage frame,wing struts,engine mounts and other 4130 steel components.
Redi Strip was started by a couple of pilots who met at a grassroots airport in Southern Indiana. Over the years, collectively, they have owned and maintained 19 different aircraft. Parter, General Manager Boyd Birchler is a 5500 hour pilot/A&P/IA. Partner Joe Ewing is a 2500 hour pilot and is a 2 time runner up and 2 time NMCA National Drag Racing USA Overall Champion.
Phone & Fax P: (317) 545-2088 f: (317) 545-2090
eMail info@redistripindy.com
Redi Strip Indy is located at
4020 Millersville Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
3 miles North of Interstate 70
February 21, 2010
February 11, 2010
ROLLAND S. “TACK” NAIL
The Indianapolis Aero Club has lost one of it’s most faithful members. Rolland “Tack” Nail died this week following surgery to help him swallow. Tack was President of The Indianapolis Aero Club for the years 1987 and 1988. He was an avid and active pilot until vision problems forced him to quit in his early 80s.
Tack’s standard greeting “It’s not my fault, I didn’t do it and I’m not going to do it again” always came with a laugh. Not known to ever speak poorly of anyone, it was always “great guy” or “great gal”. And he always had a smile even when he didn’t feel like it.
Rolland “Tack” Nail will be long and fondly remembered by officers and members of the Indianapolis Aero Club.
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