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June 8, 2010
Reserve Your Seat Today
May 26, 2010
June 8, 2010 Meeting Speaker: LTC John Klatt
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: June 8, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
As the youngest of seven children, John did his early flying by chasing around the house trying to be a part of whatever his older brothers and sisters were up to. He quickly learned that; toy airplanes do not flush well, bee catching is risky business, and dogs pretty much eat anything. However, his favorite pastime was listening to his aircraft mechanic Father’s aviation stories and dreaming about the day when he would be able to fly.
John got his first “hands on” experience in aviation by washing airplanes to earn money for flying lessons. He spent his summers pumping gas to pay for flying lessons, earned his private pilot ratings and graduated from the University of Minnesota.
He has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His commission in the ANG gave him the opportunity to fly C-130 military transports delivering crucial supplies during Operation Desert Storm. John later transitioned from the C-130 into the F-16 “Fighting Falcon” and has completed three combat tours flying F-16’s in Iraq. John has logged more than 2,000 hours at the controls of the F-16, and is assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, MN.
Along with his military career, John began actively training for the long and difficult journey toward becoming a professional aerobatic performer. He was drawn to the world of aerobatics because of the high-degree of concentration and mental toughness it requires. He is a top performer in unlimited class aerobatics, and is recognized as one of the top ten unlimited class aerobatic pilots in the United States.
May 25, 2010
flyindiana: Officials considering name change from Mount Comfort Airport to ...
via Twitter / flyindiana on 5/25/10
flyindiana: Officials considering name change from Mount Comfort Airport to Indianapolis Regional Airport.
May 20, 2010
Reminder to RSVP Eagle Flyers Cirrus Open House 5-25-2010 3 to 8 PM
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May 19, 2010
Save the Day: July 10 -- Anderson Indiana Airport's 50th Anniversary
All the details about this fun day – with events for the entire family – are found in the attached press release. Additional details, like pilot info about our ILS, tower hours, fuel prices (including no-ethanol premium mogas for our LSA friends) are available at www.cityofanderson.com/airport
Don’t forget the specials for pilots traveling to Oshkosh later in July (and home in early August)! Stay tuned for details.
http://youflygirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/save-day-july-10-anderson-indiana.html
May 6, 2010
New Decatur Township charter school to focus on aviation
Here's the meeting information, if needed.
May 5, 2010
Eddie G. Marlen Services
Ed was a long time member of EAA and Chapter 900.
Ed served our country in the U.S. Navy, and later earned his pilot's license.
He was an instrument rated SEL, SES pilot and a member of the Quiet Birdmen.
His aviation passions included a Globe Swift 48 Temco Swift Airplane, PA-28.
33 balloons set for Centennial Era Balloon Festival presented by AT&T May 8 at IMS
Morning race, free Gin Blossoms concert, "glow," fireworks highlight busy day May 8
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - Paying honor to the traditional starting field of 33 cars for the annual Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, a field of 33 balloons and pilots is set for the Centennial Era Balloon Festival presented by AT&T on Saturday, May 8 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hot air balloon pilots hailing from 12 states, stretching from California to New Jersey, will launch from the IMS infield in both corporate-sponsored and unsponsored "sport" balloons. Indiana is well-represented with 13 pilots vying for prize money and the prestige associated with winning at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Several balloons have notable ties to the Speedway. The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, founded by Indianapolis 500 veteran and Firestone Indy Lights/Indianapolis 500 team owner Sam Schmidt, sponsors the balloon piloted by Al Hansen of Winamac, Ind. Hansen's balloon has a wheelchair-accessible balloon, and Hansen gives rides throughout the year to guests with disabilities. Schmidt and his two children will fly with Hansen Saturday.
Centennial Era Balloon Festival presenting sponsor AT&T is represented with two balloons for 2010, and popular Bloomington, Ind., wine destination Oliver Winery will have two balloons plus a wine tasting station near the Pagoda Plaza.
The pilots will compete in the Founders Race, scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. (ET) launch on May 8. Although the IMS infield will be closed at that time due to the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, fans can watch the balloons ascend from numerous points outside the IMS grounds.
IMS welcomes the public to walk among the balloons in the Speedway's infield at the Centennial Era Balloon Festival presented by AT&T balloon "glow" Saturday night. With free admission and a concert by popular rock band the Gin Blossoms, followed by the "glow" at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m., the evening will be filled with entertainment for all ages.
Fans should enter IMS via Gate 9A, located on Georgetown Road just north of 25th Street. Gates open at 5 p.m., with wine tasting courtesy of Oliver Winery, balloons courtesy of "Matt the Balloon Guy" and other attractions opening at the same time. Live music begins at 5:15.
If the Founders Race is rained out on Saturday morning, the race will be rescheduled for Sunday, May 9 at 7:30 a.m. The IMS Grounds will be open via Gate 2 (the main gate/tunnel on 16th Street) and accessible as far as the Hall of Fame Museum parking lot.
May 4, 2010
2010 Midwest Taildraggers’ Rendezvous
Reserve Your Seat Today for EAA's B-17 Salute to Veterans Tour
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April 27, 2010
Behind the Scenes Tour registration opens May 3
Registration for Behind the Scenes Tours during the months of June through August 2010 opens on Monday, May 3. The free tours take place every Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
During the tours, members of the public are guided through the museum's restoration hangars located on the historic Wright Field flight line in Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, about one mile from the main museum building. Visitors will see a variety of aircraft in several stages of the restoration process, including the RQ-1 Predator and the famous World War II bombers, B-17F Memphis Belle and B-17D The Swoose.
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April 26, 2010
May 11, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Dr. Marie Theobald
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: May 11, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
On August 2, 2010, the second high school in the country devoted entirely to aviation and aerospace will open in Indianapolis. The Indiana Aerospace Junior/Senior High School, a charter school sponsored by the Mayor of Indianapolis, will join the Aviation High School in Des Moines, WA as schools that offer students strong preparation in science, technology, engineering, and math with a focus on aviation and aerospace.
Students will earn a Core 40 with academic honors diploma with opportunities to take dual credit courses. Dual credit courses are college courses that apply to both college and high school requirements. Students will be able to explore and specialize in such areas as pilot, air traffic controller, aviation administration, aviation mechanics, logistics, aerospace engineering, safety and security, and healthcare.
Through partnerships with the Challenger Learning Center in the MSD Decatur Township, Indiana State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Rolls Royce, Republic Airways, and other organizations, students will have opportunities outside of the classroom. These opportunities include mentoring and internships. Students will also have the opportunity to become licensed pilots.
The school will open in August 2010 with an initial class of 7th grade. A grade will be added each year until the school covers grades 7-12. Seventh graders will take one year of math, science, English/language arts, social studies, and reading/study skills and one semester each of health/physical education, music, art, and technology education. Average class size will be 23 students. As a public charter school, there is no tuition and transportation will be provided.
For further information or an application, contact Marie Theobald at mtheobald@iahseagles.org or 317-605-2812 or Roger Tomey at rtomey@iahseagles.org or 317-605-4044.
April 2010 - Meeting Summary
Many commented at the end of the evening that they really enjoyed Billy's presentation. It was a pleasure to hear Billy speak about growing up around the Air Force (his father was a B-52 pilot) and share how he became interested in aerobatics after his training at Indiana State University. We appreciated how Billy presented the mix of commercial, military and aerobatic flying that has brought him to this point in his career. Not only was his presentation entertaining, but we all seamed to walk away with a little more appreciation of one our newest members: Billy Werth.
We're looking forward to hearing more about Billy in the future. We'll keep an eye on his website (Grayout Aerosports LLC) so we know what he is up to, and we all wish him continued success in his career and through the remainder of this air show season. Oh, and we can't wait to hear a few more stories at future meetings when he's able to join us!
April 20, 2010
Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley
Shirmer Riley’s first flying lesson was May 11, 1945 in a Piper J3 Cub . During his senior year at Wheatley High School (as the only senior most of the time) he was able to slip away during study hall and get in a half hour, or so, solo. By graduation, he had accumulated a total of 18 hours.
Shirmer and Janis set up housekeeping in 1946 and after two children he went back to college. In 1960, Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School. After internship at the medical center in Columbus, Georgia, he returned to practice in Madison, Indiana. During these years and until 1973 Dr. Riley was able to rent and share ownership in a variety of aircraft. In 1973 he purchased the Comanche 250 and flew it for 37 years.
On July 14, 2009, Dr. Riley (right, below) and his close friend, Jim Pirtle were the featured speakers at the Indianapolis Aero Club meeting. They told of their trip to the Malta Air Rally, via the Ice Cap and the North Atlantic route. In fact, they were the first Americans to do so. They have actually flown the Atlantic three times and were guests at the Paris Air Show.
The big story, of course, was their flight around the world. It’s all spelled out in their new book, ‘Two Pilots – One Engine – In Their Own Words’.
Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley, you have done what most other pilots only dream of doing.
Thank you! We’ll miss you.
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4/21 Update: Jim called and said that the Funeral will be April 24 at 11:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church, Downtown, Madison, IN.
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4/21 Update 2: Jim also said the Madison Courier wrote a great article:
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Update 3:
Found some more. This post has video with Jim Pirtle talking about Dr. Riley.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - FKR Flyers Annual Armed Forces Day Pancake Breakfast, Frankfort, IN
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