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STR IGHT ND LEVELThe fly-in season is here, and what a welcome sight

Sun N Fun '82 is history and our season of weekendfly-ins is upon us . Winter has been long for many ofus and those not fortunate to have heated hangars arenow getting back into the routine maintenance schedulefor spring flying.f available , the AM Weather daily reports arefascinating to watch, in particular their presentationsand forecasts of weather conditions. We can probablyobtain more accurate information from the AM Weatherpresentations than from some flight service reports.

Weather itself has been a debatable subject throughout history. We have been to the moon and back, butstill cannot forecast the weather for more than a shortperiod of time with any accountable accuracy. Our taxdollars have been used for years to bring weather information to us and advances have been made, both byour government and private sources that now feed thevarious media outlets. t is reassuring to know whatthe weather holds for us when we fly, whether VFR orIFR. o depend on the forecasts is often a gamble foraccuracy; but to use common sense is the accountablefactor.Most of our antique and classic aircraft are basicallyVFR oriented i f restored to the authentic, original configuration, and we should respect the fact they are VFRaircraft. I t happens all too often that when flying crosscountry, conditions occur that appear undesirable andwe return to our departure point or land at an airportthat remains VFR. A little bit of planning helps to prevent entering unknown circumstances.We fly our antiques and classics for pure pleasureand do not face demanding situations on a do-or-diebasis. o enjoy the flight we must respect and be readyto confront threatening weather and winds. Sure, it isfine to have an instrument ticket and be able to useit properly under conditions that meet the requirements of the pilot and aircraft. t does eliminate thatsudden delay enroute because of weather that was notforecast or a front that was not to move in for severaldays. n instrument ticket will be invaluable whenattempts are made to fly in instrument conditions withan aircraft that should be flown only under VFR situa

By Brad Thorn asPresident

A t qu Classic Divis ion

hand, some aircraft stored in a climate consisting ofhigh moisture content and variable temperatures willshow deterioration in a short time.We cannot always control where we live or wherewe hangar our antiques and classics but we can usepreventive methods to eliminate the problems describedabove. The first step is to make a concerted effort tofly the aircraft fairly often. Let it breathe and flex inflight. The trapped moist air within the wings and tailsurfaces will be replaced with fresh air and as a resultwill give the wood structures a greater life. Check thedrain holes and be sure they are not clogged with dirt.How often have we removed insPection plates and foundevidence of rodents accumulating various items forbedding. Not only is this condition found within thewings and tail surfaces , but also in hidden enginecompartments.

The weather conditions affect our antique enginesas much as our modern-day ones. When in a staticposition most engines will have an exhaust or intakevalve open, providing a direct source for moisture toenter the cylinder area. The results from lac,k of operation will be evidence of internal rust. f we cannotactually fly our antique or classic during the wintermonths, at least we must take it out of the hangar andrun the engine frequently to clean out those criticalareas.We all are familiar with Howard Hughes' SpruceGoose. Constructed entirely of wood, this aircraft remains in serviceable condition today due to the planning and knowledge available to control the tempera

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~ ~ S O l f ~ TK V I ~ T A 3 ~ A I l ? V L A ~ ~PUBLICATION OF THE ANTIQUE/CLASSIC DIVISION, INC.OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.P.O. BOX 229, HALES CORNERS, WI 53130

COPYRIGHT 1982 EM ANTIQUE/ CLASSIC DIVISION, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAPRIL 1982 VOLUME10 NUMBER 4

OFFICERSPresidentW. Brad Thomas, Jr.301 Dodson Mill RoadPilot Mountain, NC 27041

919/368 2875 Home919/368-2291 OfficeSecretaryM. C. " Kelly" Viets7745 W. 183rd St.Stilwell , KS 66085913/681-2303 Home

9131782 6720 Office

Vice-PresidentJack C. WinthropRoute 1, Box 111Allen, TX 750022141727 5649

TreasurerE. E. " Buck" HilbertP.O. Box 145Union, IL 60180815/923-4591DIRECTORS

Ronald Fritz15401 Sparta AvenueKent City, MI 49330616/678 5012

Claude L. Gray, Jr.9635 Sylvia AvenueNorthridge , CA 91324213/349 1338

Dale A. Gustafson7724 Shady Hill DriveIndianapolis , IN 46274317/293 4430

AI Kelch66 W. 622 N. Madison AvenueCedarburg , WI 53012414/3775886

Robert E. Kesel455 Oakridge DriveRochester, NY 14617716/342 3170

Morton W. Les terP.O. Box 3747Martinsville , VA 2411 2703/632 4839

Arthur R. Morgan3744 North 51st Blvd .Milwaukee , WI 53216414/442 3631

John R. Turgyan1530 Kuser RoadTrenton, NJ 08619609/585 2747S. J. WittmanBox 26 72Oshkosh , WI 54901414/235 1 265

George S. Yo rk181 Sloboda Av e.Mansfield , OH 44906419/529 4378

ADVISORSEd Burns Stan Gomoll Gene Morris550 Mt. Prospect Road 1042 90th Lane, NE 27 Chandelle DriveDes Plaines, IL 60018 Minneapolis, MN 55434 Hampshire, IL 60140

3121298 7811 6 2 784 1172 31216833199John S. Copeland Espie M. Joyce, Jr. S. H. " Wes" Schmid9 Joanne Drive Box 468 2359 Lefeber Road

~ s t o r o u h MA 01581 Madison, NC 27025 Wauwatosa. WI 53213617/3667245 919/427-0216 414/771 -1545

FRONT COVER Rare 1933 Fairchild22 , NC14768. SIN 922 owned by JackSchnaubelt (EAA 36851 , AlC 104), 1755Country Knolls Lane, Elgin, IL 60120.Photographed at Oshkosh by TedKoston .

BACK COVER Activity is focused onthe landing gear of the Crosby CR -4racer in 1939. The man at right holdsa Cleveland newspaper with headlinesannouncing the invasion of Poland byNaz i Germany at the start of WWII .Can anyone identify the men in thephoto.(Photo from the Clarence B. Kramercollection )

TABLE OF CONTENTSStraight and Level . . . By Brad Thomas . . . . 2AlC News Compiled by Gene Chase . 4Fuselage Scale Details Of Lincoln Biplane - Part III . .. 5Three-Time Grand Champion Winner .

By Claude Gray . . . . . . . . . 8Golden Oldies .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Members' Projects . .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . .. 11A Photo Album From Hungary By Bela Varga . 2Liaison Missions - Men and Machines . . .By E. E . Buck Hilbert . . . . 4Mystery Plane. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 15An Observer At The Wings & Wheels Auction .By E . E. Buck Hilbert . . . . 16A Brief Moment In Aviation History . . .By William H. Parker . . . _. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Letters To Edito r . . .. ... . . 19Calendar of Events . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19

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FORD TRIMOTOR FOR SALEBob Baron recently sent word that Island Airlines'Ford Trimotor is for sale. He quoted from the February24, 1982 edition of the Toledo (Ohio) Blade:PORT CLINTON, Ohio - The historic Tin GooseFord Trimotor Aircraft may be leaving its Lake ErieIslands roost. Island Airlines, owner of the 14 passenger

relic, announced Monday that it will sell the 54-year-oldaircraft as soon as possible because of economic factors.The asking price reportedly is to be about 1 million.Island Airlines officials said that profits generated fromdaily Trimotor sight-seeing trips over the islands nearhere could not cover annual insurance payments ofnearly $27,000.00.

In addition, the Tin Goose was severely hampered byits inability to provide regular passenger service to theIslands because of Federal Aviation Administrationregulations prohibiting it from doing so.The Trimotor began its regular sight-seeing flightsover the Islands in April 1980 after a $300,000 restoration returned the aircraft to active service. The expensiveface-lift was needed after a crash in July 1977, damagednearly 80% of the aircraft.The Island Airlines Mode14-AT is the oldest Ford Trimotor still flying commercially.Ford built 198 Trimotors between 1926 to 1933. Onlya handful remain.Bob Baron worked for Ford at the time the Trimotorswere being built and he has offered invaluable technicalassistance to EAA in the restoration of the Museum'sFord, NC8407. A progress report on this project will bepresented in a forthcoming issue of Th e VINT GE IR-PL NE .

SALMSON MANUALS NEEDEDThe Museum is in dire need of both overhaul and

operating manuals for a Salmson Type 5AG engine. Thisis the powerplant in the Museum's 1931 Morane SaulnierType 181 aircraft , which is being restored by EAAChapter 304 in Jackson, MI. Donations to the EAAAviation Foundation are tax deductible, or if a manualwould be available for copying, please contact RalphBufano, Executive Director, EAA Aviation Foundation,

CHARLIE KLESSIG IS AT IT AGAINFrom the EAA Chapter 81 Newsletter edited by LarryCowell, Tucson, AZ we learn that Charlie Klessig (EAA40563 AlC 357) is building a replica of a 1911 CurtissPusher . The plane is on the gear with wing center sections,control column, brake and engine mount installed. Theailerons will be operated by the body yoke per the original.

Charlie is building the plane at Ryan Field, Tucson andknowing how fast he works, the Curtiss may be flyingby the time this gets into print.

NAAA MUSEUM SEEKSDONATIONSThe National Agricultural Association Museum,P.O. Box 1609, Jackson, MS 39205 is looking for dona

tions of aircraft, specifically a Jenny , Huff-Dayland,Travel Air 6000, or other similar historic planes. Theyare non-profit and tax exempt.The 40 ,000 square foot museum is located on a citytract of 39.5 acres along with other historical museums.The State of Mississippi has given one and one halfmillion dollars to support the NAAA facility.For further information, contact Mr . James Maxwell ,Benoit, MS 39725, tel. 6011742-3400, Operator 7. Mr.Maxwell is founder of World Agricultural Aviation

magazine and past president of the National AgriculturalAviation Association.

ANOTHER AERONCA CLUBFORMEDPea Patch Airlines has announced the formationof an all new club for Aeronca aircraft owners andenthusiasts called the AERONCA AVIATORS CLUB.The group offers a variety of services including: quarterlynewsletter, tour planning, reference services by telephoneor mail , publications (including many of Charlie Lasher's,

president of the former AERONCA OWNERS CLUB ),patches, tee shirts, decals , etc.Interested persons should contact Doe Dickey (EAA62186 AlC 4169), PEA PATCH AIRLINES AERONCAAVIATORS CLUB, 511 Terrace Lake Road, Columbus,IN 47201. Tel. 812/342-6878 .

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An excellentidea of the size andappearance of the Lincoln Sport Biplane may be hadfrom the above view of a pilot gettingready to start the Anzani 3-cylinder 35hp 4-cycle motor. Such a ship is ideal forthe amateur ,and will perform just as capably as a larger plane. Many of these marvelous light airplanes have already been built.

FUSEL GE SC LE DET ILS OFLIN OLN BIPLANE

Details for the immensely popular little biplane are concludedhere This will put the reader in possession of a completeset f detailed plans for one oj the best planes oj the dayPART III From the E R eprint of the 1930 FLYING and GLIDER M NU L)

As we glide into the last de parts and wing fittings. This is- of attachment about the enginetails for the building of the Lin sue completes the set of draw such as bolts, etc . The mountscoln Sport plane let us take a sum ings. Anyone at all familiar with for the old Penguin planes inmary of the plans which we have the building of an airplane will which the Lawrence engines werelaid before us and from which be able to construct the Lincoln used were merely U-bolts attachthe ship is to be built. Biplane from the set of details ed to the lower ends of the cyl-The last part contained the first provided through these pages of inder barrels. Use is made of thisof the plans, and carried all the Modern Mechanics lying Man-

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feature in the Lincoln Sportplaneif one wants to use the Lawrence .The wing may be covered withGrade A cotton cloth. The loading per square foot is not 51 V:>lbs. per square foot as was atfirst printed, but only 5 lbs.For such a loading, well dopedcotton cloth is ample as tostrength and lasting qualities.The wing is covered in the usualway by making the covering atight fitting sack, putting it ontothe wing like a stocking, andthen sewing it to the ri bs. Thesewing stitch is merely a tightlymade loop about every four inches along the wing ribs.Start the stitch on one side ofthe rib, poke the needle throughto the under side of the wi ng, andthen bring the thread up throughthe top again on the other sideof the wing.The blueprint on an accompanying page shows several details worth mentioning at length.Among these is the splice in thewing spars.As previously mentioned, thedihedral in this design is builtin the wing. The spars are splicedat the centers where the cabanestrut is mounted and are gluedwith Curtis cold water glue. Themethod of joining the spars isshown in the drawing at the lower portion of the page. In theview which may be identified bythe dimension 4 % in. showingthe length of the splice, it willbe noticed that there are ostensibly three holes for bolts. The outer ones are used for the fittings;the center one is a dowel pin .The aileron control horn is acomplicated piece of cutting andshould be laid out flat , cut, and

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