The Pea Patch Post

EAA CHAPTER 172 AUGUSTA, GA

NAME THAT PlaNE

CLUB OFFICERS CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT PRESIDENT

ANDY LEE3910 Creekwood Lane

Augusta, GA 30907706-832-6642

EMAIL: gapilot2015@icloud.com

VICE-PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT

JOE BRITT1154 Thornwood Dr.

North Augusta, SC 29860-8019803-279-3593

EMAIL: jabjr09@comcast.net

SECRETARYSECRETARY JOHN MAGNAN

1616 Mosley Chapel Rd.Wrens, GA 30833-3905

706-547-3607 EMAIL: jcm2@earthlink.net

TREASURER TREASURER

DON BUSH3076 Old Waynesboro Rd.

Hephzibah, GA 30815-6791706-554-5618

EMAIL: donr.bush@yahoo.com

CLUB DIVISION LEADERS CLUB DIVISION LEADERSTECH COUNSELORSTECH COUNSELORS

Eddie Booth803-232-0088

EMAIL: EMAIL: planefolk2@bellsouth.net

Pierre Smith478-625-7453

EMAIL: EMAIL: pierrejs65@yahoo.com

FLIGHT ADVISORFLIGHT ADVISORPierre Smith478-625-7453

EMAIL: EMAIL: pierrejs65@yahoo.com

YOUNG EAGLES COORDINATOR YOUNG EAGLES COORDINATOR Nandi Shetty 706-414-1340

EMAIL: airnandi@gmail.com

EAA 172 FOUNDEREAA 172 FOUNDER Aldine “Al” Patton – “Baldo”

February 21, 1923 - December 9, 2015February 21, 1923 - December 9, 2015

EAA 172 DOUBLE ACE EAA 172 DOUBLE ACE Lt. Col. Philip Eddy ColmanDecember 1, 1921 - April 28, 2011December 1, 1921 - April 28, 2011

PEA PATCH & CLUBHOUSE PEA PATCH & CLUBHOUSE 61GA 122.7 mhz 4511 Boulineau Rd.

Blythe, GA 30805-3605

EAA172, Inc. WEBSITE:EAA172.jcmservices.net

e-mail: EAA172@jcmservices.net

March, 2016 PREZ SEZ Andy Lee

Welcome to EAA Chapter 172! I hope that you are enjoying the company of fellow pilots.

Here at the Pea Patch we aren't just pilots or aviation enthusiasts, we are a community of friends. We come from all walks of life and backgrounds, but we all come together to laugh and tell stories. Looking back at WW1, one of the greatest and one of the first aces was with the German army, and his name was Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. But what makes him an aviation hero to me? Well first off, out of all the pilots in the First World War, he was the only pilot that wanted to just shoot down his enemy, but not kill them. He had over 80 victories in his seven years service with the German army. Which, if you ask me, was pretty good for early aviation. The Baron was unfortunately shot down on April 21, 1918. To this day nobody knows who shot him down, but many have taken claim for doing it. He was buried in a cemetery in the village of Bertangles near Amiens, France, but later reburied in Germany. He died at the age of 25, and being an ace at that age must have been pretty cool if you ask me. Even though he was a member of the German army and the enemy, he is the type of pilot that I would want to be if I were a fighter pilot. The Red Baron is my aviation hero, and if you have an aviation hero I would like to hear about your hero, so let me know and tell me all about him or her.

Your President,

Andy Lee

For side dishes and desserts you could bring French rolls, Buttery bread rolls, bread sticks, assorted varieties of crackers for the soup, corn, corn-on-the-cob, deviled eggs, baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes, macaroni & cheese, snap beans, salads, strawberries, cantaloupe or watermelon slices, sweet rolls, cake, pie, cupcakes.

Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for February 13, 2016, 12:30 PMChili Cook-off

The weather was quite cool, clear but with temperatures in the low 40s. Before the meeting 31 members, their families, and visitors met with the new and past club members who attended. Five planes flew in. At 12:34 PM club president Andy Lee gave the invocation. Members lined up at the buffet table and then went into the dining room to enjoy the four chili recipes that had been set out on the serving table. President Lee then welcomed the guests and thanked those who brought their favorite chili recipes allowing others to enjoy them and started the business meeting at 1:14 PM.

Old Business: Joe Britt moved for the approval of the minutes for the January 9th meeting. Ron Haley seconded the motion, which was passed by the members. Andy Lee thanked those who brought their fine chili recipes (plain, vegetable, deer, and pork) to share: Jim Maher & Ronna Hiltz, Don & Virginia Bush, Sheila & Charlie Connell, and Cami & Al Nodorft.

New Business: The next meeting will be on March 12. Normally that would have been the fish fry fly-in meeting. After some discussion Joe Britt moved to have soup in March rather than the fish fry. John Magnan seconded the motion and the members approved it unanimously. So on March 12th we will have the “Winter Soup Party” when members will bring pots of their favorite soups. Ron Haley will bring chicken soup. Sid & Cathy Brown will bring 15 bean soup. Cindy & Joe Britt will bring vegetable/minestrone soup. Don & Virginia Bush will bring soup. Andy Lee will bring beef stew. Sheila & Charlie Connell will bring chicken & dumplings. George & Frances Weiss will bring ham, lima beans, and cornbread. Jim Maher & Ronna Hiltz will bring condiments for the meal.

Members discussed the Fish Fry Fly-in date. Sun ‘n Fun is April 5 – 10 so the normally scheduled April meeting date of April 9 would not be appropriate since many go to that fly-in and airshow. Don Bush moved and Joe Britt seconded having the fish fry on April 16. Members passed the motion unanimously. As decided at the January meeting, the donation for the Fish Fry is to be $8 depending on the cost of the fish. Also Joe and Cindy Britt said they would pick up the fries and onion rings. Pierre Smith should be able to get the fish. As for the cooks, perhaps Steve Thompson and Dennis Allen (who were not at this meeting) would do it. Ron Haley said that he would be able to help cook the fish as he has done in the past.

Virginia Bush said that the next social eat-out will be on February 25, 2016 at the French Market Grille, 425 Highland Ave., Augusta, Georgia. Shirley Harden will be handling the details.

Don Bush moved to adjourn the meeting. Joe Britt seconded the motion and those present approved the motion unanimously and the business meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.

PROGRAM: Former EAA 172 member and veteran Phil Turner gave a fine presentation entitled "Oral History of World War II Flyers." He described the interviews he has had with veteran pilots of that war, such as Phil Colman and Al Patton. He donated a set of DVDs to the club that has interviews with World War II pilots. Don Bush said that he would make copies of them.

The pots of delicious chili.

Flightline of planes that came in to the Chili Cook-off.

Club president Andy Lee listening toveteran Phil Turner talk about WorldWar II pilots.

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EAA 172 Night Out

Thursday, March 24: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting 6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering held on the fourth Thursday. This month's location will be at the Villa Europa, 3044 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 (located just 1/2 mile off Bobby Jones Expressway, exit 5B). Phone number: 706-798-6211. Website: Villa Europa. Map and directions: Villa Europa Directions. For questions contact Virginia Bush 706-554-5618 e-mail: donr.bush@yahoo.com.

AVIATION QUESTION OF THE MONTHAnswer to last month’s question: Does the fuel reserve requirement for an IFR cross-country flight that requires an alternate airport include just one approach and landing or an approach and landing at both the destination and alternate airports?

According to AOPA referencing the FAA: Although it is not clear from the regulation, your fuel reserve should include enough fuel for an approach and landing at both the destination and alternate airports. This FAA letter of interpretation provides clarification on the topic, though it does assume that the fuel estimated for the landing at the destination is equal to the fuel you would use for the missed approach at the destination. This assumption may be close to correct, but you may want to plan for fuel to execute the missed approach (such as climb or hold), rather than just the fuel needed to land from an approach. FAA letter of interpretation

This Month’s Question: You're about to get some recurrent training on night landings and operations from your local CFI. You're not night current to carry passengers, and neither is the instructor. Must one of you be night current to carry passengers to make this flight?

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING & CERTIFICATE REQUIREDFOR ALL YOUNG EAGLE PILOTS

But: From Jack Pelton: Member Input Helped Simplify Youth Protection Policy

There was a spirited discussion at our February 13th meeting about the new EAA Youth Protection program. A few felt that EAA and the government were going overboard and infringing on our freedoms. One commenter suggested that EAA's Young Eagles program will now disappear. But others commented that even at church day care centers those taking care of the youngsters now have to undergo a background check. Another mentioned that EAA had lagged behind other organizations in the country who have the responsibility for the supervision of young people. Now even babysitters are being required to have a background check.

Nationally many EAA members contacted EAA headquarters about some inconsistencies and redundancies in the requirements especially in regard to fly-ins compared to Young Eagles rallies. So EAA national president Jack Pelton wrote this on February 25, 2016:Earlier this month I mentioned in e-Hotline that we would be using EAA member feedback to make any necessary clarifications and improvements to the Youth Protection Policy introduced in January. Thanks to your input, we have done that.

The overarching purpose of the policy remains the same – to protect young people who are involved in EAA’s youth programs and protect our volunteers who dedicate time, energy, and their own funds to these programs. Within that, we’ve split the policy’s elements into three distinct areas: Young Eagles flights and activities, youth education programs such as aircraft building projects, and youth activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Within the Young Eagles segment, you’ll note the following changes, thanks to the input of members and volunteers:

►Removing what many thought was an overly burdensome photography policy. There are now simple guidelines to work with parents when taking photos. ►No requirement to provide a Social Security Number when completing the background check (it is optional). ►Simplified requirements for ground volunteers at Young Eagles rallies, to requiring only two-deep leadership that has completed the training and background checks. ►Elimination of the staff-to-youth ratio for Young Eagles rallies. ►Clarification on topics such as supervision in an aircraft, individual Young Eagles flights, and record keeping. Jack Pelton, President, EAA

Note that starting on May 1, 2016, all Young Eagles pilots must take the on-line course and undergo a basic criminal background check. This is true whether or not they belong to EAA. If they are flying youngsters as part of the EAA Young Eagles program they must follow those rules or the event will not be insured through EAA. See this Website about the program. Definitely look at EAA's Youth Protection Policy to see in detail what you can and cannot do with youth in regard to EAA 172 activities. ( Information adapted from EAA→Youth Protection Program, AmericanChecked→ Criminal Background Check, Young Eagles Pilots: Complete Youth Protection Plan Requirements )NOTE: Please forward this newsletter to any Young Eagles pilots whether or not they belong to EAA 172. If they do not take the course and have a background check they will no longer be able to legally fly Young Eagles after April 30, 2016.

ALL: AFTER RECEIVING YOUR CERTIFICATE, PLEASE FORWARD IT TO:Club president Andy Lee→ gapilot2015@icloud.com secretary John Magnan→ jcm2@earthlink.net

Young Eagles Coordinator Nandi Shetty→ airnandi@gmail.com

THE ANALOG AND TEXT-BASED NOTAM SYSTEM IS ON THE WAY OUTAccording to AOPA, on September 10, 2016 the United States Notam Service will migrate into the Federal Notam Service. Currently, about 70 percent of NOTAMs are issued in digital format, and that number will increase as more system users begin filing through a new, online-accessible, digital system. Enhanced NOTAM accessibility and more effective ways to sort them were among the mandates of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights. ► The new FAA NOTAM Search Website.→ ( Information adapted from AOPA→New & Video 02/17/16, FAA→New Notam System )

EAA 172 member Charles Lewis has this offer:RV-6A PARTNER INVITED

Retired Navy pilot Charles Lewis and Mark Wilmuth are looking for a licensed third partner to purchase a 1/3 share in a primo RV-6A.

Ray Lawrence in Sandersville, Georgia, just did the annual and installed new state-of-the-art avionics.

This 900 hr. aircraft, built in 2004:

---is ADSB compliant (in and out). ---is IFR capable with autopilot. ---has a Garmin 330 mode S transponder. ---has a Garmin 430 GPS with WAAS. ---has a 180HP Lycoming engine. ---has a professional paint job.

Aircraft to be hangared in Louisville, Georgia ( 2J3 ).

Contact Charles Lewis at 706-830-3393 or e-mail: Charles Lewis

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PILOT TESTING CHANGES SET FOR JUNEAccording to EAA and AOPA, the FAA will be meeting a June 2016 goal of transitioning to a new approach to pilot certification and testing for those seeking an airplane private pilot certificate or instrument rating. Beginning in mid-June, the FAA plans to transition away from the current practical test standards (PTS) to the new airman certification standards (ACS) for private pilot-airplane and instrument rating-airplane applicants. To prepare for the transition, the FAA is providing information on its website as various elements of the testing and certification program are revised.

Among the items now available from the FAA are draft standards for the private pilot certificate and instrument rating, a briefing about the new standards, answers to frequently asked questions, an informational brochure, and a document called “What’s new and upcoming in airman testing” which was updated this month.

Among the topics that have been eliminated in the new ACS and current tests are ADF/NDB operations, world aeronautical charts, and questions about the height of blowing sand. Questions about flight plans also have been temporarily removed. They will be updated to reflect the FAA’s discontinuation of the domestic flight planning form in favor of the form used by the International Civil Aviation Organization, a transition scheduled to take place in October.( Information adapted from EAA, AOPA→News & Video 02/23/16, FAA→Draft Standards )

FOR SALE: Members' Items for Sale

FOR SALE: Airplane StuffEAA 172 member Larry Garner sold his Cherokee aircraft. He has many aircraft related items for sale. Larry wrote on February 4, 2016: “Since I sold my Cherokee (gee, never thought I would!), been going thru what airplane stuff I’ve accumulated over the years and this is some of what I have below. I am very open to offers, just have to start somewhere. I did research current selling prices. Pass along as might be interested.”

Larry Garner e-mail: garner49@comcast.net BELOW IS A SAMPLING OF SOME OF THE MORE THAN THREE DOZEN ITEMS:

Garmin 296…$550, includes everything it came with and an extra battery. Could use an update. Sigtronics, 2-way portable intercom…$100. Model SPO-22, new in box. Telex headset…$60. Model MS/T30-3, with headband and earpiece.

SEE ALL THE REST AT: Garner's Airplane Stuff

Club Member Aaron Ramsey still has this aircraft for sale. Quicksilver MX Sprint Single place – high wing – Single EngineWing Span 18'- 1” Empty Weight 250 lbs. (true ultralight!) Gross Weight 525 lbs.Useful load: 275 lbs.Engine: Rotax 447 Fuel capacity: 5 U.S. gallonsTakeoff distance 50' obstacle: 200 feetRate of climb: 900 ft/minLanding distance: 200 feetMaximum level speed: 54 mphAlso included with sale is a Rotax 503 engine that needs servicing/rebuilding. Located at a private airstrip near Blythe, Georgia in a covered hangar. For the full version of this ad with much more information click on: For Sale: Quicksilver MX Sprint

ASKING: $4,500 OBOThis ad was NEW 01/27/14

Contact Aaron Ramseye-mail: veryhappyhouse@bellsouth.net

Phone number: Cell: 803-292-2235=========================

A past EAA 172 member, Frank Grose, who belonged to the club in 1975 - 1979 while stationed at Fort Gordon, is selling his Airbike.

AirbikeExpertly built in 1999 by TEAM-recommended builder

•Rotax 447 engine•Always Hangared and Meticulously Maintained •Fresh Annual •Initial Cost >$15,000; A Bargain at $8,000 •Video At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOyjyU36qBU

Call or e-mail Roy and ask about the Airbike

Contact Frank GroseAthens, Alabama

Phone number: 256-683-1337 or e-mail grosef@bellsouth.net

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EAA 172 MEMBER KEITH ROBBINS STILL HAS THIS ENGINE FOR SALE:Continental O-300-D engine with Airflow Performance injection.Engine log included. TT 2274. SMOH 1135. Cylinders replaced STOH 62.4 Custom Full flow intake manifolds.

•Injectors and log manifolds installed and tested by Airflow Performance in South Carolina. •Engine stored in shipping box, turned, and cylinders blown with oil. •Engine attached to a custom mount. •New plugs and wires.

Continental O-300-D lower side Continental O-300-D bottom & frame Contact Keith Robbins by e-mail: kcr83406@yahoo.comFor the full version of this ad, with enlargements, click on: For Sale: Continental 0-300-D engine

UPCOMING EVENTS

Listings on the “Upcoming Events” pages are often revised. Check the Calendar on the EAA 172 Website for any changes.

March 2016Tuesday, March 1: Savannah EAA Chapter 1514: "An Evening with Carol Ann Garratt" When: Tuesday, March 1 at 6:00 PM. Where: Savannah Aviation located off of Dean Forest Road at 34 Hangar Rd., Savannah, GA 31408, at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). Savannah Aviation and EAA 1514 Savannah present: World-Rounder and Record Holder, Carol Ann Garratt, who will will share her amazing story of circumnavigating the globe and the personal experiences that motivated her. Ms. Garratt has set multiple records in distance flying, going around the world in her J-Model Mooney, all for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). The meeting will be at Savannah Aviation's hangar. Dinner will be proudly served by Barnes Catering for $15 per person. Guests are always welcome! We'll also collect donations for ALS, in lieu of a speaking fee for Carol Ann. For our planning purposes, please register here: REGISTRATION or by calling 912-655-8531. For further information contact: Tom Huff -- e-mail: f18huffer@gmail.com

Sunday, March 6: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Lexington County Airport, Pelion, South Carolina (6J0) CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0 ZIP code 29123. A home cooked southern breakfast, great fellowship and flying! Arrival: 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Breakfast: Between 9:00 & 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Departure: 11:30 AM. Contact: Wendy Griffin 803-446-0214 e-mail info@flyscbc.com. Click http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLKR for airport info. For driving directions click on Pelion Field. SCBC Website. SCBC on Facebook.

Saturday, March 12: EAA 172 Winter Soup Party 12:30 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA). Several club members have prepared various entrées which will include chicken soup, 15 Bean soup, and vegetable/minestrone soup, as well as beef stew, ham, lima beans, cornbread, and chicken & dumplings. A short business meeting will be around 1:00 PM after the meal. Runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- good --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. UNICOM 122.7 mhz. For more information contact EAA 172 President Andy Lee 706-832-6642 eMail: gapilot2015@icloud.com or e-mail EAA172@jcmservices.net. Click HERE for directions (both land and air). Click HERE for directions (both land and air). Click HERE for the Mapquest directions. Click http://www.airnav.com/airport/61GA for airport info. For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday March 19: Critical Decision Making Seminar 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM at 54 Watson Aviation Road, Greenville, South Carolina, 29607, Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) CDM seminars take an intensive look at general aviation safety, analysis of past accidents and provides a framework for attending pilots to create a formal and personal method of conducting individualized safety routines. Developed by the Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA), this is a highly interactive seminar now available to all pilots - and including a free lunch (donations are encouraged).

More information and registration can be found by visiting: Critical Decision Seminar FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerald Gaige gegaige@gmail.com Phone Number: 864-895-9158

Sunday, March 20: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Palmetto Air Plantation (private) Manning, South Carolina (SC41) UNICOM: 122.8 ZIPcode 29102. Elev: 105'; GPS: N33° 39.967' W80° 14.633'; Sod runway: 16/34: 3700' x 150'; UNICOM: 122.8. A home cooked southern breakfast, great fellowship and flying! Arrival: 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Breakfast: Between 9:00 & 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Departure: 11:30 AM. Contact: Wendy Griffin 803-446-0214 e-mail info@flyscbc.com. Click http://www.airnav.com/airport/SC41 for airport info. Click HERE for the Mapquest directions. SCBC Website. SCBC on Facebook. Weblink: www.palmettoairplantation.com .

Friday (evening), Saturday, March 25-26: Fire Ant Festival Fly-In Ashburn, Georgia / Turner County Airport (75J) Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for pilots who fly in. In addition to the fly-in: The dates of the Festival are the evening of March 25th, and all day on March 26th, 2016. The evening of Friday, March 25th,2016 at 6:30 P.M. will be the Lip Sync Contest, a theme to be announced, 8:00 P.M., will be a concert, 9:30 P.M. will be the Fireworks at the 21st Annual Fire Ant Festival in Heritage Park, sponsored by the City of Ashburn. Our theme for the year of 2016 is to be announced! There is no charge for the concert in the park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun in the park! Transportation will be provided from the airport to the downtown events.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Walls gwalls@pobox.com Phone Number: 229-567-1480

WEBSITE: FIRE ANT FESTIVAL

Thursday, March 24: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting 6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering held on the fourth Thursday. This month's location will be at the Villa Europa, 3044 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 (located just 1/2 mile off Bobby Jones Expressway, exit 5B). Phone number: 706-798-6211. Website: Villa Europa. Map and directions: Villa Europa Directions. For questions contact Virginia Bush 706-554-5618 e-mail: donr.bush@yahoo.com.

Sunday, March 27: EASTER --- (PASSOVER: sundown April 22 to sundown April 30)

Wednesday - Sunday, March 30 - April 2: Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club Bensen Days Rotorcraft Fly-In: Wauchula, Florida at the Wauchula Airport (KCHN). All types of gyroplanes (gyrocopters) as well as other rotor wings and fixed-wing aircraft. Website: Bensen Days or Bensen Days UNICOM/CTAF 122.9 mhz. ZIP code 33873. GPS: 27º 30.82'N / 81º 52.84'W; RUNWAY: 18/35 4000' x 75' asphalt. Airport attended continuously. Fuel: 100LL Wauchula, Florida. For airport info see: http://www.airnav.com/airport/KCHN For driving directions click on Wauchula Airport .

April 2016

Sunday, April 3: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Broxton-Bridge Plantation Airport, Ehrhardt, South Carolina (SC55)(pvt.). UNICOM: 122.9. Turf runway. ZIPcode: 29081. Arrival: 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Breakfast: Between 9:00 & 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Departure: 11:30 AM. Contact: Wendy Griffin 803-446-0214 e-mail info@flyscbc.com. Click http://www.airnav.com/airport/SC55 for airport info. For driving directions click on Broxton-Bridge. SCBC Website. SCBC on Facebook.

Tuesday-Sunday, April 5 - April 10: Sun 'n Fun® 2016 Fly-In: Lakeland, Florida, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) UNICOM 122.95; CTAF 124.5 mhz. ZIP code 33811. The 42nd Annual SUN 'n Fun International Fly-in & Expo see: http://www.sun-n-fun.org/ for details. See http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLAL for airport info. For driving directions click on Linder Regional Airport

Saturday, April 16: EAA 172 FISH FRY FLY-IN 12:30 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA). WE WILL HAVE A GREAT MEAL PREPARED BY OUR FABULOUS COOKS. There will be catfish and possibly crappie and trout. In addition, we will have french fries, rolls, onion rings, hushpuppies, deviled eggs, black-eyed peas, and many sidedishes & desserts. The meal donation may be as high as $8.00 rather than $5.00 depending on the attendance and the cost of the fish. The meal is at 12:30 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA). A short business meeting will be around 1:00 PM after the meal. Runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- good --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. UNICOM 122.7 mhz. For more information contact EAA 172 President Andy Lee 706-832-6642 eMail: gapilot2015@icloud.com or e-mail EAA172@jcmservices.net. Click HERE for directions (both land and air). Click HERE for directions (both land and air). Click HERE for the Mapquest directions. Click http://www.airnav.com/airport/61GA for airport info. For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, April 17: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Rock Hill Airport, Rock Hill, South Carolina (KUZA). CTAF/UNICOM: 123.05. ZIPcode 29732. A home cooked southern breakfast, great fellowship and flying! Arrival: 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Breakfast: Between 9:00 & 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Departure: 11:30 AM. Contact: Wendy Griffin 803-446-0214 e-mail info@flyscbc.com. Click Rock Hill Airport for airport info. For driving directions click on Driving Directions Rock Hill Airport. SCBC Website. SCBC on Facebook.

NAME THAT PLANE

Liberty XL2

The Liberty XL2 is a two-seat, low-wing, general aviation aircraft manufactured by Liberty Aerospace of Melbourne, Florida for the personal transportation, touring and flight training roles. According to the company, the Liberty XL2 requires little assembly time and is thus economical for the company to build. Considerable thought had gone into keeping operating costs low. Liberty Aerospace estimates that for the pilot who flies 100 hours a year, the total operating cost is $57 per hour for insurance, fuel, annual inspection, oil changes, an engine-replacement fund, and miscellaneous service and parts (such as tires, spark plugs, brake pads, starter replacement, batteries, and bearings and rod ends). The nosewheel is free-castering, and most found that it creates little difficulty and allows the aircraft to pivot sharply when necessary, such as when facing the aircraft into the wind during an engine runup. “It did take a nudge of the fingertip brakes occasionally to keep the aircraft on the taxiway centerline.” Some pilots found that entering the aircraft proved the more difficult preflight task. The wing is directly beneath the entry door. A few have suggested a step behind the trailing edge of the wing, and one prototype even has one, but the best approach is a “two-scoot procedure. Scoot backward onto the leading edge by the cockpit, swing the legs in, and scoot aboard.” One pilot wrote “My first attempt nearly resulted in toppling backward, but by day two I could enter without shame.” The fuel is housed in a single fuselage-mounted tank with filler on the left side. The tank holds 28 US gallons usable and is fed to the engine via a simple on-off fuel selector. The tail features a rudder mounted with a piano hinge on the right side only. The elevator is a full flying stabilator and incorporates anti-servo tabs inboard on both sides to increase pitch stick forces. The controls are actuated by dual control sticks and conventional rudder pedals.( Data and information from Liberty Aerospace XL2 - Specifications - Technical Data, Discovery Aviation→Liberty Aerospace, AOPA.org Aircraft Fact Sheets→Liberty XL2, AOPA News-Video 08/21/15→Liberty XL2, Flying Magazine 05/17/06→Liberty XL2, Aircraft Bluebook→Liberty XL-2, Wikipedia→Liberty XL2 )

Liberty XL2 General characteristics (Data from Liberty Aerospace Web site Performance, Specifications) Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 20 ft. 4 in. Wingspan: 28 ft. 7 in. Height: 7 ft. 5 in. Wing area: 112.0 sq. ft Wing loading: 14.76 lb/sq ft. Empty weight: 1,160 lb. Gross weight: 1,750 lb. Powerplant: Continental IOF-240-B four cylinder horizontally opposed aircraft engine with FADEC control, 125 hp.

Performance Cruise speed: 125 knots (144 mph)

Stall speed: 44 knots (51 mph) flaps down Never exceed speed: 162 knots (186 mph) Rate of climb: 682 ft/min Range: 500 nmi (575 miles) Service ceiling: 12,500 ft.

The deadline date is March 27 for any articles for the April issue of the Pea Patch Post. EAA 172 monthly "get-together" – Social Meeting Thursday, March 24, 6:30 PM:

Villa Europa, 3044 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB

Sunday, March 6: Lexington County Airport, Pelion, South Carolina (6J0)Sunday, March 20: Palmetto Air Plantation (private) Manning, South Carolina (SC41)Sunday, April 3: Broxton-Bridge Plantation Airport, Ehrhardt, South Carolina (SC55)(pvt.) Sunday, April 17: Rock Hill Airport, Rock Hill, South Carolina (KUZA)

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Liberty XL-2 instrument Panel