Monday, May 31, 2010
Rucker Field Fly-In
Today was the fly-in at Rucker Field. While not actually a MAAG event, there were a lot of cool airplanes, so I thought I would share some of my pictures. Steve Quick, MAAG President, gets grandson Owen thinking about airplanes at an early age. Great idea!
More of Rucker Fly-In
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Don't Forget Flying Fun on Monday at Rucker Field
Just a reminder about the fun on Memorial Day at Rucker Field. Click on image to enlarge. See you there!Stearman Recover Going Well
I stopped by the Halstead Post office this afternoon to check the MAAG PO box for bills, checks, and other typical stuff. I figured since I was so close, I should run by Wiebe Field and see how Mark is doing on recovering the Stearman that belongs to Randy Hardy. As you can see from the pictures, the covering is complete through the base white color. All that is left is adding the trim color (which I hear is blue and black), and then reassembly. As usual, Mark is doing a superb job! It won't be long before this Stearman graces the Kansas skies again.Thursday, May 27, 2010
Stearman Junior Bicycle for Sale
MAAG receieved the following ad we thought we would pass on. If you are interested in a piece of history, a Stearman Junior bicycle is for sale. It is an original in good condition, but missing the seat. Magnesium frame and forks with aluminum pedals and wheels. Only 5000 made by Stearman in 1946. Hard rubber Goodyear tires. Pictures available. Contact: Bobby Pleasants (336) 427-2112 or madisonart@earthlink.net.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Despite Weather, May MAAG Meeting a Success
It was an overcast sky today with scattered ceilings at 1000 ft and occasional rain. Despite this, approximately 55 folks showed up at Jim and Barb Wiebe's to enjoy a lunch of lasagna and other treats. Phil Ciholas was the lone eagle to brave the weather, finding a break long enough to fly into the High Point airport. His beautiful 1946 Cessna 140 is pictured on the left, looking very much at home on the well trimmed grass.The pictures center and right show the 1938 Howard DGA-11 Jim Wiebe is in the process of restoring. We enjoyed checking out the progress.
The new name tags provided by Hardy Aviation arrived, so now we can know who everyone is. Special thanks to Randy Hardy for this donation. Please remember to wear your name tag to future MAAG activities. We also had some new members join today; Hugh and Merry Beckham and Mark and Kathy Wood. Welcome!
The next MAAG meeting will be at Halstead on June 19 as we celebrate Gus Wiebe's anniversary of his 65th birthday (just what number we are not sure). There is also a fly-in at Stearman Field in Benton that same day. In addition, don't forget the fly-in at Rucker Field on Memorial Day previously posted. Lastly, the local EAA chapter (88) will be holding their annual fly-in and banquet at the Newton airport (EWK) on July 3.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
May MAAG Meeting May 16
Jim and Barb Wiebe will be hosting the May MAAG at their home at the Highpoint Airpark (3KS5). Everyone is welcome to fly or drive. The address is 20 Hawthorne, Valley Center, Kansas. They are just east of Valley Center, North of 85th and Seneca. They will be making lasagna, and ask others to bring something, if they'd like, that complements that dish. The Wiebes will also be providing beverages. The fun begins at 1:00 PM on the 16th. Hope to see you there and guests are always welcome.
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