Young Eagles

from Bob Prange

Young Eagles

from Bob Prange

Volunteers, Ford Tri-Motor

Air Tour Success!

The Ford Tri-Motor roared into Manassas Airport, causing those in the area to look up and wonder where the orchestrated sound of radial engines was coming from. The distinct sound of radials cannot be mistaken. A number of folks actually followed the plane back to Manassas Airport and purchased a ride.

Young and old boarded the Ford Tri-Motor.

September 8, 16 fights were made, a new record, we did not see one disappointed rider. The volunteers stepped up to the challenge and got the event off the ground.

Mary Dominiak was again instrumental in getting those ‘I’s and ’T’s taken care of in order for the successful Ford Tri-Motor event. Thank you, Mary. The volunteers did an amazing job with those details no one sees, such as setting up the food trailer, picking up the food products, filling the coolers with drinks etc.

We were able to get a picture of most of the volunteers in front of the Ford Tr-Motor just before taking off on the 16th flight. However, I apologize for not getting everyone. If I missed anyone, please let me know.

Wanted: Chili Cooks

EAA Chapter 186 23rd ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF!

(No Membership Meeting at 10:00) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

October 26 at High Noon

There will be four category awards and one main grand prize! Entries can be classic recipes, meatless, no beans, white bean, or even have surprise ingredients. Chili entries will be judged by the following categories:

• Hottest/Spiciest
• Most Creative/Unusual
• Mildest/Wimpiest
• Best Presentation/Most Attractive
• Grand Prize – Best Over All

We need cornbread, side dishes, and desserts!

We also need Chili Judges!

We need FIVE judges, so get in on the fun and put your taste buds to the ultimate test!

RULES:

The signup for Chili Cooks and Chili Judges begins on September 23. Go to EAA186.org and click on PARTICIPATE, and then CHILI COOK OFF. All Chili entries must be at the Chapter House by 11:30 AM on October 26.

Chili entries must be prepared at home and brought to the Chapter House in a slow cooker.

• Be sure to name your chili with a sign!
• Your entry and décor/signage must fit within a 2 ft x 2 ft space.
• Deadline to enter Chili Cook-off is October 23.
• Judging starts at high noon on October 26.
• Please bring cornbread, side dishes

Wanted: Chili Cooks

EAA Chapter 186 23rd ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF!

(No Membership Meeting at 10:00) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

October 26 at High Noon

There will be four category awards and one main grand prize! Entries can be classic recipes, meatless, no beans, white bean, or even have surprise ingredients. Chili entries will be judged by the following categories:

• Hottest/Spiciest
• Most Creative/Unusual
• Mildest/Wimpiest
• Best Presentation/Most Attractive
• Grand Prize – Best Over All

We need cornbread, side dishes, and desserts!

We also need Chili Judges!

We need FIVE judges, so get in on the fun and put your taste buds to the ultimate test!

RULES:

The signup for Chili Cooks and Chili Judges begins on September 23. Go to EAA186.org and click on PARTICIPATE, and then CHILI COOK OFF. All Chili entries must be at the Chapter House by 11:30 AM on October 26.

Chili entries must be prepared at home and brought to the Chapter House in a slow cooker.

• Be sure to name your chili with a sign!
• Your entry and décor/signage must fit within a 2 ft x 2 ft space.
• Deadline to enter Chili Cook-off is October 23.
• Judging starts at high noon on October 26.
• Please bring cornbread, side dishes

In the same spirit of volunteerism that we experienced at AirVenture in July, we witnessed an amazing cadre of volunteers earlier this month as we hosted the Ford Tri- Motor tour stop. First of all, Mary Dominiak started working on the operations plan and hangar arrangements months ago when EAA- OSH offered to add Manassas to the Ford’s tour. Between the various ops plans, insurance, contracts, etc. requirements of the Chapter, EAA, the airport, the city and the FBO, Mary wordsmithed many documents and coordinated several efforts to make this tour stop happen.

The ramp always had the required four and often more aircraft and passenger handlers and the administration spots in the terminal were well covered. The food trailer was well-staffed for its two-fold purpose; keeping the troops fed and supplementing the tour income. Hosting the Ford Tri-Motor is a fund-raising event for the Chapter.

Mary can tell us more of the numbers and facts. If I try to thank the volunteers individually, I’ll undoubtedly miss some but I will mention that Pierre Huggins was on the ramp for just about the whole event. Ed, the Tri- Motor pilot gave us very kind complements on our volunteers’ efficient and productive work.

Thank you to all who stepped in to make this another Chapter 186 safe, productive and fun event.

Bob Prange

In the same spirit of volunteerism that we experienced at AirVenture in July, we witnessed an amazing cadre of volunteers earlier this month as we hosted the Ford Tri- Motor tour stop. First of all, Mary Dominiak started working on the operations plan and hangar arrangements months ago when EAA- OSH offered to add Manassas to the Ford’s tour. Between the various ops plans, insurance, contracts, etc. requirements of the Chapter, EAA, the airport, the city and the FBO, Mary wordsmithed many documents and coordinated several efforts to make this tour stop happen.

The ramp always had the required four and often more aircraft and passenger handlers and the administration spots in the terminal were well covered. The food trailer was well-staffed for its two-fold purpose; keeping the troops fed and supplementing the tour income. Hosting the Ford Tri-Motor is a fund-raising event for the Chapter.

Mary can tell us more of the numbers and facts. If I try to thank the volunteers individually, I’ll undoubtedly miss some but I will mention that Pierre Huggins was on the ramp for just about the whole event. Ed, the Tri- Motor pilot gave us very kind complements on our volunteers’ efficient and productive work.

Thank you to all who stepped in to make this another Chapter 186 safe, productive and fun event.

Bob Prange

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