Free Young Eagle Flights will be provided for youths ages 8 through 17 on June 9th from 9:00AM – 12:ooPM. Should it rain, or the construction of the airport runway be delayed the event will be held on June 23rd.
The Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 by EAA. Learn more here.
Click on the thumbnail to download the flier.
We’re getting a new runway!The Newark-Heath airport will be closed from April 23 through June 6th (pending weather conditions) so the runway can be rebuilt. This is more than a resurface, it is a complete rebuild.
Check back for updates as the construction progresses.
Just a great weather day and the food was excellent. If you ever get a chance go there do it! We had 18 passengers and pilots, and 6 aircraft! Many gal things. You wives had better get on board with these outings (lots of good stuff) as you would say? Carl has some great pictures. Thanks to all who attended, it makes the effort worth it. Thanks to Charlie for helping make this one FLY!
Rollie
Cessna 182 Charlie Rhoads/wife Cathy, MJ Deweese,and Bob Marriott
Cessna 152 Dick Purdue/wife Gaye
Cessna 210 Dan Robbins/wife Jane, and Bernie Volpe
Cessna 172 Chris Anderson, and Paul Fincato
PA 23-250 Bethel Toler, Earl Gossett, Dee McVay, and Dickey McVay
PA 28-235 Rollie Bailey, Tom McFadden, and Carl Oblinger
The fly-out to Zanesville (ZZV) was scheduled to depart at 0900 but a heavy fog lay over the airport at that time so departure was delayed until the fog cleared. Finally, at about 1045 we were able to depart. Three planes and six souls made the trip: Larry Arnold and Arnie Hartman in their Piper Archer, Tom McFadden, Carl Oblinger and Malcolm McFadden a rented Cessna 172 and Dick Perdue in his Cessna 152. After the sun came out is was a beautiful morning to fly and the flight to ZZV was great. We had a nice lunch at Dennie’s down the road. The FBO made their new courtesy van available to us so we didn’t have to walk. Speaking of the FBO, they have a gorgeous facility there, it is much nicer than the last time I was there. Malcolm especially liked the world globe-in-cradle they have in the lounge. He guessed it may be worth $1,000 (I think more like $10,000). On departure the wx was still good so we each went our own way for a little more flying before returning to Newark-Heath (VTA).
Tom McFadden
Was just unreal weather for this time of year. Departed (VTA) starting at 9:30 a.m. slower aircraft, last out at 10:00 a.m. for Sporty’s Clermont County (I69). We had a couple of aircraft with mechanical problems which created some members not having seats to go. I must admit the 2-seaters held up their end, made it a fun trip. Again, great pics Carl!
There were some first timers for Sporty’s, “The busiest non-controlled airport in Ohio”!
Cessna 150 Barney Kempter and guest Kenzi Williams
Cessna 150 Bob Erhard
Cessna 152 Dick Purduie and wife Gaye
Archer II Larry Arnold, Arnie Hartman, and Kevin Murphy
Cherokee 235 Rollie Bailey, Carl Oblinger, George Schweighofer, and Bob Bennett
It’s close if not an all time aircraft/attendance BREAKER! Beautiful weather for this time of year and I want to thank all who attended. We re-arranged several tables to accommodate our pilots and passengers.
Cessna 182 Charlie Rhoads, Bob Marriott, and Gary Deweese
Cessna 172 Jim Carter, and Jim Sr.
Cessna 210 Don Mann, and Camie ST. Clair
Cessna 152 Dick & Gaye Purdue
Scout 109 John Graham
Archer II Larry & Valinda Arnold
Champ Sam Huff
Comanche Carl Braddock and Peggy Althoff
Cherokee 140 Earl Gossett and Dick McVay
Cherokee 140 David & Gail Dunn
Cherokee 235 Rollie Bailey and Carl Oblinger
Yes add them up! Eleven aircraft and twenty-one people! 
Of course I’m only speaking for myself, but I had a great time. Carl got some great pics. Mark Feb. the 18th on your calendar for our next fly-out!
Your #402 fly-out coordinator
Rollie Bailey
This is the video of the photo compilation that was put together by Gary Chisolm and shown at the Christmas dinner. If you blinked, you missed a lot! 
We had an outstanding fly-out to Portsmouth. The remodeling of the restrooms and main entrance of the restaurant was a nice improvement. We had 6 aircraft and 17 pilots and passengers. You get the opportunity to welcome our newest member Earl Gosslett. I have known Earl many years. He has just recently purchased a Piper Cherokee.The attendees were:
182 Cessna: Charlie&Cathy Rhoads, and Jesse Ours
172 Cessna: Micheal Harris, Bob Handleman and his wife
Archer: Larry Arnold, Arnie Hartman, and Barney Kempter
180 Piper: Earl Gosslett and Bethel Toler
337 Piper: Ted Quinn and Bob Erhard
235 Piper: Rollie Bailey, Jim Morgan, Bob Bennett, and Carl Oblinger
Rollie
Fly-out coordinator
At our October club meeting Tom discussed the Jerrie Mock Aviation Pioneer Sculpture Fund held at The Licking County Foundation to erect a bronze statue in Newark OH to honor her as the first woman to successfully complete a solo flight around the world. 47 years ago!
Tom also volunteered to send a letter to our fellow EAA chapters in Ohio to make them aware of the campaign. This is his letter:
If you would like to learn more you can download the campaign overview here: Jerrie Mock Campaign Overview (121)
Here is an article on her journey: Historynet.com
If you would like to make a donation visit The Licking County Foundation web site and click on the “Donate” button. Be sure to designate you are supporting the Jerrie Mock Aviation Pioneer Sculpture Fund.
You can also add to our donation by sending your contribution designated as “Jerrie Mock Fund” to:
EAA Chapter 402 Clubhouse
520 Heath Road
Heath OH 43056
Thank you Tom for your efforts!
