Mark Zilinsky of Naperville, IL sent an update on the Cirigliano project that he is working on:
The pictures are of Walt Bowe's Cirigliano that I've been working on.
The one of it assembled is basically all the parts that were left of the original airplane, the top wing is new and was crafted by Brian Meuser. I've been recreating the rest from a couple picture's Walt sent along with the parts.
The machine work on the OX-5 is complete and it's waiting for final assembly. Brian Stansberry has been working on the cowing and is doing an outstanding job! There are many more detailed pictures on my website www.chandelleaero.com. See you at Blakesburg.
Thanks to the talents and generosity of Betty Whitson, the APM will hold a raffle during the AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in for this custom quilt made up of past Fly-in T-shirts!
The quilt will be on display at the Michigan AAA Chapter Coffee House (on the porch of the Ground Loop Inn) every morning during the fly-in and tickets will be available at the Coffee House or the APM Gift Shop.
Proceeds from the raffle will go to the APM Roof Fund. More details to follow.
Betty Whitson & Denny Whitson show off Betty’s handiwork.
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.
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
This Island Earth
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
The Great Air Race
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
The Crowded Sky
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
Pearl
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
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.
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
