WV FUNFLYERS
November/December 2005
New Years Day Fly
There will not be a January meeting, but join us New Years day for our traditional first flights of the year. Kathy Pack will host a lunch at the Pack’s house at 1:00.
Christmas Party and Meeting
Our annual Christmas party and election of officers was held Saturday, December 3rd, At Curtis and Kathy Pack’s house, in their brand new addition to the house. The room was decorated with Christmas lights, and a tree, and a great dinner of turkey, ham, etc., was catered by the Leon Elementary School cooks. Curtis had a video projector set up, showing aerial photos taken by Steve Doll, as well as RC flying bloopers. He also had a flight simulator for folks to enjoy, and Kevin Pauley did a RC helicopter flying demo in the upstairs area of the addition. After the great meal and some fellowship, a brief meeting was held, consisting mainly of the election of officers for the coming year. Congratulations to the new officers.
President Mickey Watson
Vice President Raine Beller
Secretary/Newsletter Gretchen Watson
Treasurer Steve Doll
Again, congratulations, folks, and lets all support this crew in their leadership of the club, and much thanks to the outgoing officers who have served the club in their respective positions for the last few years, Pres. Dave Groff and Treas. Laura Jensen. (VP Mickey, continues his service, stepping up to the “top job”)
Don’t forget, especially, to support the newsletter editor with your submissions of articles, events, comments or suggestions. Gretchen has been doing a wonderful job with the web site since it’s inception a few years ago, and will produce a fine newsletter, but I’m sure all ideas and submissions will be greatly appreciated.
Linzy Escapes Camper Fire at Leon
Last month, long time WVFF member (old guy) , Linzy Hickman, was napping in his driving camper, parked by his hangar, when he awoke to find the camper filled with smoke and flames. He managed to escape, and grab several of the small fire extinguishers we all have in our hangars, from his and neighboring hangars. He was able to control and extinguish the fire, but his camper, although still drivable, was considered a total loss by the insurance company. Linzy reports that the fire started in the electrical control area, and had he not awoken when he did, he would not have made it out. He estimates another 30 seconds and he would have been “toast” (sorry, I couldn’t resist, especially since things turned out ok, we can joke now).
Leon Stuff
Despite some recent bitterly cold, and less than ideal weather, some folks have managed to get some flying in, including a recent trip to Ravenswood, Jackson County (I18). Glen Beckett and Russell Browning flew the Cessna 150, while Steve Doll and Mickey Watson took their trikes, with Gretchen Watson in her Tbird. Bret Shirley has gotten some air time in his trike, as well as Linzy flying the Dac in some local flights. I haven’t been able to get to the airport in a month, due to work and family commitments. Hopefully things will slow down a bit soon, and hopefully we will have some decent weather (yeah, I know, Winter has just started, but maybe we can catch a break now and then).
Don’t forget to check the web site occasionally. Gretchen has regular updates about things going on in the “News Flash” section, and there is a plethora of photos to view, including photos of all the aircraft based at Leon, in the “Hangars” section.
This will be my last edition of the newsletter, so we can all look forward to a new style and point of view in the future, but if anyone has anything to submit, articles, suggestions, etc., feel free to send it to me, and I will forward it to Gretchen. Thanks for all of your support during my tenure at this post.
Ken……
Kskeen2@citynet.net Ken Skeen P.O Box 128, Evans, WV 25241 304-372-5252
For Sale: Mini Max ˝ VW Powered Yellow Red and Blue. Always Hangared $12000. Kevin Pauley 304-926-8429
Fisher Classic Biplane Factory custom built for Fisher test pilot. Rotax 582, less than 60 hours total time. Many brand new items. $15000.00 John Wallace 304-744-0869
(see photo wvfunflyers.com -- Hangars -- Hangar 7)
Nice Hurricane, with new 582 (9 hours total), Electric Start, 17 gal wing tanks,
$8000.…. Or with low time 532 (15 hours since major overhaul by Airscrew Performance, of Arizona, $5900
Also, Fullotus Floats, $1500. Terry Fields old Mirage, $1500
Set of Ultralight Wings, $1000. Kolb Tail Section, $800
New set of Matco Hydraulic Brakes, Props, Instruments and many more Ultralight parts.
Earl McCoy 304-586-3619
Rotec Rally 2B mid 80’s model in great shape with 430 Cuyuna Engine, 10 gallon seat tank, egt, cht, tiny tach. Fabric in good condition. Included also is 90% of another Rotec Rally 2B which includes all tubing, landing gear and 430 Cuyuna engine. Get all for $3000
Raine Beller 304-586-2948 skeetf250@aol.com
(see photos wvfunflyers.com -- Buy and Sell)
Fisher 303 Project $500 Kevin Pauley 304-926-8429
Infinity Powered Parachute with T trailer and training to solo. Includes Ram Mounts for radio and GPS. $13,200 Doran Mitchell 304-727-8983
Fisher FP505 447 Rotax Engine, Red, White & Blue 26hours total time airframe and engine. $8500.00 Andy Hudnall 304-345-8059 flyboy47@charter.net
(see photos wvfunflyers.com -- buy and sell)
Pterodactyl with windshield and lights, good condition. 447 Rotax Engine, 116 hours on rebuild. Purple and Yellow $3500.00 Ed Waggoner 740-446-3565
(see photo wvfunflyers.com -- buy and sell)
Hurricane w/Rotax 447. Electric start. Always hangared. Approx. 150hours TT.
New windshield and prop. $7500 E.J. Wilson 304-346-4480 304-206-6463
Camper 1971 model, gooseneck style, 16 ft. “Me Too” model
$450.00 Rick Johnson 304-610-7425 see in Rick’s hangar at Leon