Experimenter is a magazine created by EAA for people who build airplanes. We will report on amateur-built aircraft as well as ultralights and other light aircraft.
Issue link: http://experimenter.epubxp.com/i/254584
EAA Experimenter 41 a great job with the kids, and I see more youngsters here than at many fl y-ins. Activities include a traditional candy drop by Tommy Georges in his two-seat Phoenix. With safety in mind, the kids are assembled near the runway (under the control of adults) while Tommy makes a fl yby or two before actually dropping the treats. After the plane has passed by, the kids are released to scoop up what they can. Some of us might be too old to remember why, but the activity seems quite popular with the kids. A little ways away, a young girl was grinning while trying out the cockpit of a mock P-51 Mustang brought in on a trailer. It's hard to believe that in 15 years she will be a high school senior looking for a career. Her grandpa had fl own his light plane to the event. All those kids are experiencing grassroots sport aviation at an early age in a way that is bound to infl u- ence the future. POWER CAMPING I brought my camping gear on this trip. It gives you more choic- es and takes away the worry about getting back home before dark. Modern technology and materials make it possible to have a lightweight kit that includes tent, bed, and kitchen; and it fi ts in a large gym bag. With a butane microstove to heat water, you can make tea, hot soup, or a hot breakfast. Mostly I never have to cook, but it's good insurance if you miss the ride into town or arrive too late for supper. My bag includes a couple foil-sealed freeze-dried meals intended for high-altitude climbers or long- distance trekkers. My fl ying buddy Rob headed home late in the afternoon, but I stayed and fl ew locally all the way to sunset. By camping overnight, you get more time to explore the local area and make new friends. Tommy's Airpark is located on a large lake, leaving plenty of interesting area to explore. When fl ying out on a trip A Vans RV-4 on the fl ightline attracts attention. The Magni M-16 gyroplane fl own by Greg Gremminger. E A A E X P _ F e b 1 4 . i n d d 4 1 EAAEXP_Feb14.indd 41 2 / 3 / 1 4 3 : 1 9 P M 2/3/14 3:19 PM