Due to lots of rain this week, the Applegate Fly-In which was scheduled for this coming Sunday, August 2, is cancelled. The field and parking areas are just too wet. We'll see you at Blakesburg instead!

A strong storm blew through Antique Airfield today, and AAA Director Brent Taylor called with an update.

Nobody was hurt and no airplanes were damaged, however trees are down around the airfield and there is damage to the roofing on several buildings. The internet antenna got blown down and lines are down, so currently Antique Airfield HQ is not reachable on email or phone.

If you can spare time on Saturday, Brent is asking for volunteers to come to the field Saturday morning for cleanup and repair, including tree and debris removal and roof repair.

Thank you to any volunteers who can help!

APM Directors Steve Black and Aaron Klugherz, the purveyors of Antique Airfield's "Runway Cinema" program, are pleased to announce the schedule of aviation movies showing at the 2015 fly-in.

Join us nightly (8:30pm) at the APM Restoration Center for classic aviation movies shown outdoors under the stars. (Please access the Restoration Center via the east side of the Fly Market building.)

Wednesday September 2

Prepare to blast off from planet Earth in one of the most popular classic science fiction films of all time! Atomic scientist Dr. Meacham is chosen, along with the gorgeous Dr. Adams, by the inhabitants of the planet Metaluna to do research that will help save their dying planet. However an evil scheme is uncovered by the suspecting Dr. Meacham when he discovers the Metalunan's plan to take over Earth.

As he and Dr. Adams make their escape by flying away in a Stinson 108, their aircraft is drawn up by a bright beam into a flying saucer. Will interstellar negotiation save the day or will the scientists be forced to take part in a treacherous battle to the death? The film was praised by critics for its special effects, well-written script and eye-popping color.

1955 Universal-International
Cast: Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Lance Fuller, Russell Johnson
And Stinson 108-1 Voyager N97422

Thursday September 3

In 1934 air travel was ready for a new challenge. Self-made millionaire Sir MacPherson Robertson decided it was time to put £50,000 of his own money on the line – announcing an air race destined to revitalize the aviation industry - a 12,000 mile journey from London to Melbourne, Australia – testing pilot and plane alike, The Great Air Race tells the remarkable true story of many of the pioneering pilots from around the world who participated in this historical event.

Umbrella Entertainment 1990
Cast: Kirk Alexander, David Amett, Tristan Amiel, Duke Bannister, John Benton

Friday September 4

A U.S. Navy jet piloted by Captain Dale Heath runs into trouble as soon as it is in the air. With both his radio and navigation system disabled, Heath has no way of knowing that he is on a collision course with a Douglas DC-7 commercial airliner full of passengers. A tense air traffic controller knows the sky is full of danger as the two aircraft hurtle toward disaster. There are only moments for the controller to find some way to communicate with the jet, and even less time for the pilots to react to the emergency. Film rights to the novel The Crowded Sky - written by a former US Navy flyer - were sold before it was even published.

1960 Warner Brothers
Cast: Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr, Anne Francis, Keenan Wynn, Troy Donahue

Saturday September 5

Raised in the late 1920's in Marlow, Oklahoma, Pearl Carter Scott, a spunky 12 year old Pearl soars as she befriends world renowned pilot Wiley Post, which introduces her to a love for flying and to becoming the youngest pilot in American aviation history. Beautifully filmed, impeccably portrayed, "Pearl" features the aircraft of several Antique Airplane Association members, including a Curtiss Robin, Travel Air 4000, and New Standard.

2009 The Chickasaw Nation
Cast: Elijah DeJesus, Andrew Sensenig, Angela Gair, Cameron Rostami, Micah Hart, Paden Brown, Sean Cain, Isabel Archuletta, Tom H. Orr

Click for Original Movie Trailer

Another Stinson 108, our featured aircraft type for the 2015 Fly-In, has pre-registered for the fly-in.

There's plenty of time for you to send in your registration! Click here to register

	1946 Cessna 140 N90068 George Clifton Seattle, WA (G.R. Dennis Price photo)		1947 Aeronca 11BC "Cousin Eddie" N4022E Travis Gregory Ames, IA (G.R. Dennis Price photo)
	1947 Stinson 108-2 N9502K Winn & Carolyn Baker Darien, GA (Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)		1946 Cessna 140 N72481 Gary L. Greenland Three Springs PA
	1940 Aeronca 65CA N29433 Frants Madsen Sun City West, AZ (G.R. Dennis Price photo)		1939 Aeronca LA-65 NC24228 Ray Robinson Nevada, IA
	1944 Stinson V-77 N79132 Kenneth Dye Marshfield, MA (G.R. Dennis Price photo)		1999 Wittman W-10 Tailwind N190B Mark & Mary White Vero Beach, FL (G.R. Dennis Price photo)
	1956 Cessna 180 N6555A Jim Densmore Colorado Springs, CO (Dave Miller photo)

Butler-Brown Insurance announced last week that the hull rates for members of the AAA have been reduced again. This is the 2nd time in 5 years that the rates have decreased. Lisa Alderson, Aviation Manager for Butler-Brown Insurance, explains, “We will base our rates on the experience of the members of the Antique Airplane Association”.

We reduced rates in 2012 and because of the good experience, we have reduced them again effective July 1, 2015. In fact, the rates are about 25% less than they were in 1988. We hope that the members of the Antique Airplane Association will take this opportunity to evaluate the value of their aircraft and be certain that they are insured to value. The program for members of the Antique Airplane Association was established in 1978 and continues to be one of the most successful programs for owners of antique & classic in the industry.

Coverage cannot be bound or changed unless and until confirmed by Butler-Brown Insurance.

Contact Lisa at Butler-Brown Insurance at 641-673-8603.

APM Director Mike Gretz has published the logo for this year's fly-in, and it is a great one in keeping with the theme of "Join the AAA Record Breakers" featuring Curtiss Robin and Stinson 108 Aircraft.

Vic Poulos from Anthony, NM sent photos of his aircraft:

I enjoy the AAA newsletter and thank you for keeping things together there! I have attached a couple pictures of my airplanes for your website or other use. One is a 1981 Great Lakes 2T-1A and the Stinson is a 1937 SR-9C. Both fly great and the weather here in southern New Mexico allows for flying year round. Keep up the good work! VIC POULOS

Gary Lust wrote: "After 23 years she flies again. Hope to have it at the fly-in."

Michael Araldi of Greenswamp, FL sent photos on his latest airplane project which he's finishing up, a Bucker Jungmann. Michael's story is:

It's a 1950 Casa built Bucker Jungman that I bought out of Georgia. Don't know much about its history. It was converted into a hot rod with a IO 360 by Van White from Lubbock, Texas in July 1991. It's the first Airplane I've ever bought sight unseen. It came to me highly recommended and had a day old annual from a prominent shop in Atlanta. How bad could it be.....right ??

Unfortunately ideas of airworthy differ....lol. Big lesson learned!! When the plane showed up, I almost died. No worries, I'm a big boy and took my medicine. Flew it a couple of times and tore it down. Engine was toast, the attached pictures speak for the airframe. When I cut the fabric off of the wings, pieces literally fell on the ground ! I had just finished rebuilding the Waco and my Great Lakes and the last thing I wanted to do was rebuild the Bucker.

Well just about 2 years later, a brand new set of Joe Krybus wings and ailerons, a new Trig radio and Transponder and a Dynon EFIS, the Bucker and I are friends again!! At the end of the day my OCD would never have allowed me any rest until the Bucker was "new" again anyway. No harm, No foul!! All is well here at the Swamp. The Clipwing is a hoot, Seabee is loving life, the Curtiss is a Religious experience. Should have the Bucker and Clipwing at Blakesburg!

Two Stinsons and a Curtiss Robin, our featured aircraft types for the 2015 Fly-In, have pre-registered for the fly-in. And a whole lot more as you can see below.

There's plenty of time for you to send in your registration! Click here to register

	1942 Stearman PT-17 N62134 Todd & Tabatha Harders Cairo, NE (Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)		1946 Beech D18S N127ML Justin Niemyjski Racine, WI (Brent Taylor photo)
	1981 Hatz CB-1 NX8032Y Jeff Cain Denver, CO		2009 Hatz CB-1 NX1279 Mark Lightsey Riverside, CA (Dave Miller photo)
	1938 Fairchild 24J NC19177 Mark Lancaster Ottumwa, IA		1960 Piper PA-18 N3678Z Joe Norris Oshkosh, WI
	1948 Aeronca 15AC Sedan NC1003H Suzy Kryzanowicz Bay City, MI		1948 Aeronca 15AC Sedan NC1182H Dennis Toepke Port Angeles, WA
	1973 Great Lakes 2T-1A-1 N503GL Jerry Morelock Omaha, NE (Dave Miller photo)		1952 Cessna 170B N8340A William Weyers Grimes, IA (G.R. Dennis Price photo)
	2007 Wittman Tailwind W-10 N155SW Karen Monteith Wichita, KS (photo courtesy of the Tailwind Forum)		1944 Boeing Stearman N2S-5 N75NM Nick Mirales Prince Frederick, MD
	2004 Glastar N767JA Jonathan Apfelbaum Parker, CO (G.R. Dennis Price photo)		1948 Stinson 108-3 NC6183M Karl Reik Ft. Thomas, KY
	1929 Curtiss Robin C-1 NC781M Wright J6-5 Chris Buerk West Ossipee, NH		1946 Luscombe 8E N90435 Michael Bowen Pendleton, SC
	2015 Taylorcraft "ClipT" N90TN Trevor Niemyjski Franksville, WI		1929 Travel Air D4D “Sky Siren” NC472N Richard Zeiler Thousands Oaks, CA
	1939 Spartan Executive 7W NC17634 Jim Savage Gibsonia, PA (G.R.Dennis Price photo)		1953 Piper PA22-135 N3468A Dan Adams Marshalltown, IA (Brent Taylor photo)