Vintage Events At AirVenture
Wednesday, July 27
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Breakfast at Tall Pines Café
8:00 AM – Ercoupe Owners Club Forum
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Syd Cohen
Join Syd Cohen and others of the Ercoupe Owners Club to talk about everything Ercoupe. Come to ask maintenance questions, hear about the club, and learn why so many love flying this aircraft.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM- Paul’s Vintage Workshop
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Jim Hamilton and Don Bartlet
Come get your hands dirty and learn some tips and tricks at Paul’s Vintage Workshop, which takes place in the northeast corner of the Vintage Hangar. A&P’s Jim Hamilton and Don Bartlet will demonstrate a variety of workshop activities each day, such as welding and fabric covering.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM- Metal Shaping Demonstrations
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Dave Wenglarz and Maxwell Wenglarz
See metal shaping of aircraft cowlings and other compound surfaces performed by experts, Dave and Maxwell Wenglarz of Wings Metal Works. If you are looking to discover how they bend those fancy curves for vintage aircraft, or if you are plagued with a problem reverse compound curve for your project, stop by the metal workshop inside the Vintage Hangar. They will be available the entire week to demonstrate use of the English Wheel and other equipment. Watch closely and you may be given a chance to try your hand at it. Enter the workshop from the outside of Vintage Hangar on the south side – look for the signs!
9:00 AM – Stinson Airframes
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Dave James
Presented by Dave James of the International Stinson Club, this forum will cover how to maintain, repair, or upgrade any and all aspects of Stinson airframes. From STCs to FARs, Dave will share his years of experience to help you gain a solid understanding of Stinson airframes.
10:00 AM – IMC Engine Failure Lessons Learned
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by George Grattan
George Gratton was on his first flight after extensive maintenance, his plane’s annual, and a full inspection. One would expect the plane would be in perfect condition. Not so! While flying in hard IMC with a friend, Lou, and Fr. Mel Hemann, he had a major engine failure over the mountains of Tennessee and Georgia. Hear how he and his passengers survived, and what they learned from this experience. George Gratton is an instrument rated private pilot and owner of 4 Piper Comanches, who has been flying for 58 years without a single bad landing (always got to reuse the airplane!) It is likely due to his experience (and traveling with clergy) that he was able to survive this emergency situation.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Hand Propping Demonstrations
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Presenter: Dion Carr
Prop it right and save a life! Dion Carr, A&P/AI assisted by his wife, Mary Carr, will demonstrate the safe way to hand prop an aircraft engine. Many vintage aircraft must be started by hand propping since they have no electric starter. We have taught over a thousand visitors how to safely hand prop engines here at Oshkosh over the years, so come on out and get some tips on hand propping!
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM- Vintage in Review
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Presenter: Ray Johnson
Headliner: Andrew King and the very rare 1930 Kinner powered Brunner Winkle Bird- the actual airplane Charles Lindbergh bought new to teach his wife how to fly!
11:00 AM – Fairchild Club Forum
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presented by Mike Kelly
Join Mike Kelly, President of the Fairchild Club, to talk about everything Fairchild. Come to ask maintenance questions, hear about the club, and learn why the Fairchild continues to be so popular.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM- Type Clubs
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Charlie Waterhouse
Come visit the Type Club Area located in the Vintage Hangar to learn more about Aeroncas, Cessnas, Stinsons, Wacos, and everything in-between! Type Clubs representing various types of vintage aircraft have tables set up from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to display information, meet visitors, and answer questions. Type Clubs can help save you money, keep you from making mistakes others have already made, show you how to restore, maintain and fly your airplane – in short, they can provide the equivalent of many years of hard won experience at a very low cost!
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Hand Propping Demonstrations
Location: Rose Memorial Plaza
Presenter: Dion Carr
Prop it right and save a life! Dion Carr, A&P/AI assisted by his wife, Mary Carr, will demonstrate the safe way to hand prop an aircraft engine. Many vintage aircraft must be started by hand propping since they have no electric starter. We have taught over a thousand visitors how to safely hand prop engines here at Oshkosh over the years, so come on out and get some tips on hand propping!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Vintage Youth Meet & Greet
Location: Vintage Hangar
Presenter: Charlie Waterhouse
Calling all kids who are interested in aviation! This meet and greet is hosted by our Vintage Youth Ambassadors – all young people with a wide variety of involvement in aviation, from flying to maintenance to engineering. Come hear their stories, meet other young people involved in aviation, and learn how you can get involved, too! Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome! Located just outside of Vintage Hangar on the south side – look for the tent with tables underneath.
5:00 PM – Vintage Aircraft Association Annual Membership Meeting
Location: Tall Pines Café
Presenter: Susan Dusenbury, VAA President
Open to all Vintage Aircraft Association members. This is your chance to hear updates on the organization from our Board of Directors as well as offer your own insight or suggestions.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Vintage Aircraft Association Annual Picnic
Location: Tall Pines Café
Join us for an evening of food and fun! Menu items include fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, potato rolls, vegetables, and assorted desserts. Tickets are available for $17.00 at the Vintage Red Barn and will sell out fast! Shuttle service to the picnic from the Red Barn will begin at 5:30.