Carteret County Aviation Association
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EWN AVIATORS DAY & Fly-In June 28, 2008
EAA Chapter 1171, the ”Flyin’ Bears,” would like to cordially invite all EWN aviation enthusiasts to the Second Annual EWN Aviators Day! (This event is not intended for the general public.) Learn the latest information about your airport, build camaraderie among fellow EWN aviation enthusiasts, and proudly “Show and Tell” YOUR aircraft by either displaying it near Tradewind Aviation International (TAI) or opening YOUR hanger doors. All events will take place at the Tradewind Aviation ramp rain or shine.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
1000 - Doors Open at Tradewind Aviation International Maintenance hanger
DOT Demonstration of new ADS-B Traffic Awareness System
1050 - Welcome & Presentation of 2007 Aviator of the Year Award
1100 - Airport Update - Mr. Tom Braaten, Airport Director
1130 - Mr. Thomas Dolder, Tradewind Aviation International
1200 - Lunch, Raffle Drawing and Door Prices
1330 - DOT Demonstration - ADS-B Traffic Awareness System
PRIZES
EAA Chapter 1171 - 50 - 50 Raffle
Door Prizes
Tidewater Air Services
4 - $15 Gift Certificates and 1 - $10 Gift
Certificate for fuel
5 Air Shell Caps
5 quarts of oil
$.30 discount per gallon for visiting pilots
3 Airport Facility Directories
Tradewind Aviation International
1 hour dual instruction in new LSA
1/2 hour dual instruction in LSA
EXHIBITORS (click on links for more information on exhibitors)
Remos Aircraft
Fantasy Air USA
Tradewind Aviation International
Ponderous Polly C-123
Tuskegee Airmen
A&P Dept., Craven County Community College
DEMONSTRATIONS
Young Eagle Flights
DOT ADS-B system
For more information, Contact Ken Daub: 635-8757 or kendaub@msn.com
CCAA Flies Out to Stag Airpark (K7NC1) - May 10th 2008
The day started out calm and clear as nine members gathered to fly to Stag Airpark for the Spring Fly and Pig Pick'n sponsored by EAA Chapter 297 (the Kitty Hawkers). Five planes piloted by Tipper Davis, Jerry Gartman, Elizabeth McGee, Gary Currier and Pete Wenk departed KMRH and we expected our fearless trip organizer to be following behind but unfortunately a cracked tail wheel strut found on preflight left Joe Haines grounded. Attending from KMRH were Frank Hauman, Harold Morris, Elizabeth McGee and her huband Boone, Gerry Gartman, Tipper Davis, Pete and Jennifer Wenk.
Finding the airpark (a grass strip situated between the N.E. Cape Fear River and I40) was the 1st challenge and Pete and I finally asked Wilmington Approach to tell us when we were overhead. Well DUH! There were planes all over the place down there. Once we saw it we wondered why we couldn't find it. The next challenge was the approach to 29. A zig here to get around the trees on the approach end and then a zag to line up with the runway. Once below the tree line a nice landing on a smooth well kept grass strip.
Talk about good times. The folks at Stag know how to have a good party! The welcoming and parking party was well organized and included a greeter with
a camera who took our pictures in front of our plane on arrival.
Planes continued to arrive over a 2 hour period with somewhere
around 30-40 planes overall attending. 
We were treated to aerobatic
displays by a Christen Eagle 
and a Van's Rocket 
...awesome!
A Piper Cub stayed busy flying Young Eagles non-stop. I stayed
busy staring up into the air, watching interesting arrivals and
departures, ogling beautiful planes, noting interesting floorplans
for hangar homes, and eating some of the best food I've had in
a while. Our trip home was uneventful and all arrived safe and
sound. Pete and I were the last to leave and managed to catch some
departure shots of our compadres. See this video link Departure from Stag to see our
friends in action. We all had a great day! See the photo gallery
for more. High resolution pictures can be obtained from Jennifer
Wenk.
Jennifer Wenk
CCAA Flies Out to Ocracoke for Lunch at Howard's Pub - April 19th 2008
It was another great day for CCAA, as ten members and four guests gathered for a fly out from Morehead – Beaufort Airport to Ocracoke Island Airport and to Howard’s Pub for lunch. Members in attendance were Frank Hauman, Harold Morris, Pete and Beth Beswick, Boone and Elizabeth McGee and their guests Lisa and Andy McDougal , Joe Haines and his son Scott, Harold and Betty Juhl, and David Radford and his guest Shelly Sangrey.
We departed Beaufort at approximately 10:45 with the smaller aircraft flying at an altitude of 1,000 feet and the larger and faster aircraft at 1,500 feet. Upon arrival, we were escorted to Howard’s Pub by their pick up vehicles (see pictures). There was good food and good company among aviation enthusiasts. About 2:00, we returned to the airport for departure.
And then, the fun continued as Joe Haines and his son Scott, the last to depart the Ocracoke airstrip, took pictures of individual aircraft while in flight on the return trip to Beaufort.
A special thanks is given to Joe Haines and Harold and Betty Juhl for pictures they have shared with us of this adventure.
We’re already looking forward to the next CCAA event which will be a fly in to Stag Airpark sometime in May. Joe Haines will coordinate this function and he will be in touch with updates.
Thanks to all.
David Radford
Photos are in the Photo Gallery
CCAA Visit to MCAS Cherry Point March 15 2008
It was a great day for the CCAA, as twelve members gathered for a trip to the Air Traffic Facility aboard MCAS, Cherry Point. Making the trip to Havelock were Jerry Gartman, Harold Morris, Pete and Beth Beswick, Sonda Warrington, David Radford, Sam Sellars, Dick Collins, Pete and Jennifer Wenk, Tipper Davis, and of course our host, John Knapp. We split into two groups of six, with one group going up in the tower, while the other toured the ATC facility. After about half and hour, we swapped so that everyone got to see both in operation.
The ATC facility is still functioning with older equipment, some of which dates back to the 50s, but that’s going to change soon. The controllers will be moving out of their present room into a temporary modular facility within the next couple of weeks. They’ll operate from there while the entire control room is reworked with brand new equipment. All of the controllers are excited about the upgrades, and are looking forward to working with the new equipment. Sorry, but I did not get a timetable for completion of the work. The view from the tower, of course, is spectacular.
Traffic was light this morning, but we did get to see several arrivals and departures, including a Harrier, a Southwest 737 and some helicopters. According to the fellows on duty, they often handle upwards of 350 movements in a single 24 hour period. Obviously, it can be a very busy operation, especially when you factor in the traffic at EWN and MRH. The entire crew up there is highly professional, and very willing to spend time with visitors. If you missed this trip, plan to make it the next time we go. It’s a great experience. We also saw a couple of the Cherry Point Controllers who joined us for the Christmas party back in December. They all expressed their thanks to the Association for inviting them, and indicated that they had a wonderful time, in spite of the fact that the drive home was hard IFR! We let them know that we are planning a special outing for all of them sometime in the fall, and they’re looking forward to that.
There also is a real desire on the part of a lot of the controllers to have the opportunity to fly in our aircraft. I’ll work on something there. Maybe we could set aside a Saturday morning and make some seats available, or perhaps we might try to make some seats available on some of our flyouts. Don’t forget that we plan a flyout to Ocracoke on the third Saturday of April (that’ll be the 19th, with a weather date of the 20th). David Radford is coordinating that for us, so stay tuned for updates.
Also, the Spring fly in at Stag Airpark is scheduled form May 10, and several folks have indicated that they’re interested in that. If I recall correctly, Joe Haines is going to coordinate that function (please correct me if I’m wrong).
Next time you see John Knapp, give him a big pat on the back for setting today’s function up. Great job, John! We had a great time!