ShawFest Thunder over the Midlands Airshow 2008

In case you didn't make the ShawFest Thunder over the Midlands Airshow that was held this saturday, I'll share some pictures that we took. You missed a great Airshow and display of some of the Airforces best planes. A fly by of the B-1-B Lancer bomber, F15 & F16 and USAF F-22A Raptor Demonstration Team and many others. Great weather, and a nice breeze.

Below is a list of aircraft on display.

ShawFest 2008 Thunder over the Midlands Display Aircraft
F-15C Eagle
F-16CJ Falcon*
F-22A Raptor*
T-28B Trojan*
C-130H Hercules
C182
AT-38C Talon
C-21 Learjet
UH-60A Blackhawk
Pitts S2B
P-51D Mustang
KC-10A Extender
Tigermoth
C-208B Caravan
T-6G Texan*
C-45G Expeditor
T-6A Texan II*
HH-60G Pavehawk
B-1B Lancer
T-33A Shooting Star
O-2A Skymaster
T-1A Jayhawk
RV-6*
Ercoupe
BT-13A Valiant*
PT-17A Stearman*
B-25J Mitchell
P-47D Thunderbolt*
KC-135R Stratotanker
GA-8

Tigermoth
Photos by: Don Cook

ShawFest 2008 Thunder over the Midlands Airshow

Web site> http://shaw.schultzairshows.com/

Shawfest 2008 Thunder over the Midlands Airshow this saturday!

The 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, and the United States Air Force have teamed up with David Schultz Airshows LLC to bring a fantastic aerial event to central South Carolina! This one day show on 6 September 2008 will feature the very BEST in military and civilian airshow entertainment today. This year's event will feature the USAF F-22 Raptor and F-16CJ Viper Demonstration Teams, Tim Weber in the GEICO Extra 300, Gary Rower's PT-17 Stearman's Salute to NASA, a USAF C-17A Globemaster III Demonstration, the Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Team, Vintage Thunderbird T-33, a great variety of vintage aircraft, and many others performers and aircraft in attendance.



Airshow Directions
Shaw Air Force Base is located west of Sumter, South Carolina on highway 76-378. Parking will be in lots located on Shaw AFB. Please follow signs from the main roads to airshow parking and the directions of police and service personnel assisting in traffic control.

Whiteplains Calendar for September 2008

Happy Birthday!
September 09 - Barb French
September 12 - Jim Franklin & Joanne Keisler
September 12 - Michael Branning
September 15 - Trevor Black, Sherri Murphree & John Gardner
September 24 - Therese MackaySeptember 27 - Debbie Froese




SCBC Dates:
September 07 - Owens Field (CUB)
September 21 - Laurens (34A)




Other Dates:
September 01 - Labor Day!
September 06 - ShawFest 2008 Shaw AFB
Open House 10 am till 5 PM - Open to the public - Free
http://www.20thfss.com/

May be of interest

http://gizmodo.com/5036281/greener-skies-quiet-fuel+efficient-airplanes-race-in-nasa-challenge

RV-6 Panel Done

Above are a couple of pictures of Bob's RV-6 Panel that is now finished. He has just installed the labels for the switches.
The prop is installed, but a spacer is needed to move the spinner out away from the cowling. Only a few more items to go before the FAA inspection.
Keep tuned for more pictures as the final stages fall into place.

8-11-2008
Pictures by: Don Cook

Finally - It's Painted!

It took two weeks, but in the end it was worth the wait.
Jim is happy with the way the paint job turned out. A few
items need to be touched up, but over all, Jim is very
happy.

Congratulations Jim and Jan!

Whiteplains Calendar for August 2008

Happy Birthday to the following members:

August 08 - Dennis Perry
August 14 - Houston Smith
August 19 - Jason Ford
August 23 - Bill Como
August 26 - Steve Sanderson
August 27 - Jenny Bloom

SCBC Dates:

August 10 - Aiken (AIK)
August 24 - Moncks Corner (50J)

Other Dates:

New Voyager 4.0 Software

Voyager 4.0 is out and much improved. Faster and better display of data, and best of all it is free. Give it a try.

Voyager FreeFlight is an absolutely free, easy to use, basic flight planning system. It's based on the full Voyager system and includes many of the features of the full system but leaves out other features such as on-screen fuel prices, export to GPS devices, high performance and high altitude planning, etc. Once you have Voyager FreeFlight installed, you can add functionality by buying and turning on various modules.

http://www.seattleavionics.com/Downloads.aspx

Ride with the Blue Angels

In this short film "Flying Full Circle" is a 10-minute short film about living out a childhood dream. Filmmaker Brian J. Terwilliger's passion for aviation was sparked at an early age by seeing The Blue Angels perform, and that passion later became the genesis of One Six Right. It took 5 years of persistence to complete the film, which makes this invitation to fly with The Blue Angels a very special experience that came full circle.

http://www.terwilligerproductions.com/flyingfullcircle/

Information from: One Six Right News and New Films

Miata Club of Whiteplains - Trip to Lake Murray

Sunday was a wonderful day and the Miata Club of Whiteplains took advantage of the nice sunny day with a trip to Lake Murray for lunch and Ice Cream.
Short Photoshow below.

Photos by: Steve Sanderson & Don Cook

Lake Murry B-25 presentation

Dr. Bob Seigler, who in the fall of 2005 led the effort to retireve a WWII bomber from the bottom of Lake Murry, will speak about the recovery Saturday, Auguest 9 at the S.C. Museum.

The Program, entitled "The Loss and Recovery of the Lake Murray B-25", well begin at 2 p.m. in the Museum's auditorium.

The B-25-C bomber was pulled largely intact from the lake 63 years after its crew was forced to ditch the plane in Lake Murry because of engine failure. It is one of the fewer than 10,000 of the planes built during the war.

For More information on "The Loss and Recovery of the Lake Murray B-25", call (803) 898-4952.

Information from "The Lake Murray News" July 10, 2008

Check this out...Battle Hymn

http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm

High School & 4th Graders... great job.

Gilbert Peach Festival - 2008

Short slide show of our pictures from this years Gilbert Peach Festival 2008.

Preview of the "Whiteplains Float"

A couple of pictures of the Whiteplains float. As you can see it really turned out nice. It even has music. More pictures to follow.

Gilbert Parade - July 4th!

Put your walking shoes on and join the fun!

Friday the 4th of July is the Gilbert parade, it starts at or about 9:30 AM. You need to leave Whiteplains by 8:00 AM to get a good spot, also you will have a lot less walking to do from your car. This is a big event for Whiteplains.

Our float is just about doneAnd it is looking GREAT! Get out and Join the FUN! See you there.

Dennis Perry

Whiteplains Calendar for July 2008

Happy Birthday to the following members:

July 3 - Ann Cargile

July 5 - Carolyn Yon

July 6 - Jordan Lee Froese

July 6 - Terry Yon

July 14 - Durham Harrison

July 16 - Cassie Williams

July 20 - Bev Harrison

July 25 - Diane Fastnaught

July 26 - Erik Demaray

July 28 - Jane Jefferson

July 30 - Rob Bridgers

July 30 - Kay Franklin

SCBC Dates:

July 13 - Palmetto Air Plantation (Pvt)

July 27 - Anderson (AND)

Other Dates:

July 4th Forth of July - Happy Birthday USA

Hal & Susan Clark

Michael Branning has some photos from last nights going away party held at the Ramsey's hanger. Click on the link below to view.

We are going to miss both of you. Thanks for all the hard work on the Gazebo. Outstanding job! Enjoy the open road, and remember to come back from time to time to see us!

http://gallery.mac.com/mbranning#100256

Tomato Plant Over 6' Tall

Jim Wheat said to come by and see his tomato's. So we did, and this is what we saw. Now that is some tall tomato plants. Grown in a planter at that. Good Job, Jim.

PS. If you need any tomoto's, now you know where to get some. ;-)

SCBC 2008 Photoshow

Just finished the SCBC Photoshow that was held right here at Whiteplains Plantation on May 18.

Thanks to Michael Branning, Don & Posie Cook for sharing the photo's.

The Video for the SCBC is also finished, but too large to upload. If possible, I'll show it at the next Pilots Meeting.

Posted by: Don Cook

Mike Benton's Solo Flight!

Today was the day, Mike Benton made his first solo flight right here at Whiteplains. See the short Photoshow below.

Thanks to Steve Sanderson for sharing his pictures. (Sorry about the size, but they came to me in very low resolution.)

Posted by: Don Cook

Announcements - Whiteplains

Friends and Neighbors,

We are having a going away party for Hal and Susan on Saturday the 21st of June, 6:30 PM in Dennis Ramsey's hangar. Debbie will be cooking a spaghetti dinner, please bring either a salad or dessert.

Please RSVP with my directly, micah@froese.com, or call me at 803.397.4923.

Micah Froese

Whiteplains Calendar for June 2008

Happy Birthday - To the following members:

June 3 - Alex Branning

June 11 - Vickey Gardner

June 21 - Susan Clark

June 22 - Dana Dunkleburger

June 27 - Ken Jefferson

SCBC Dates:

June 1 - Rock Hill (UZA)

June 15 - Cheraw (CQW)

June 29 - Salisbury (RUQ)

Other Dates:

June 14 - Flag Day

June 15 - Father's Day

June 19 - Special Pilot's Meeting Jim Wheats Hanger 7:00 PM

June 21 - Going away Party for Hal and Susan Dennis Ramsey's Hanger 6:30 PM RSVP

micah@froese.com

Photos for SCBC

Photos by Don Cook

The first batch of pictures for Whiteplains SCBC are now online. If you have photos to share, just open a Google Picasa2 account (Free) and upload the pictures. Send me the link and I'll add the link to the blog. If you have pictures at a different location, send me the link and it well be added to this post.

http://picasaweb.google.com/duckey123/WhiteplainsSCBCDon2008

Lost & Found!

If you lost or know of some one that lost a pair of sun glasses during the SCBC, check with Niel Bonacun. He found a pair in his hanger.

Thanks....

Don Cook

Whiteplains SCBC Completed!

Twenty-seven aircraft and two helicopters flew in for this year's SCBC with over 200 meals served. The weather turned out nice and cool, with a breeze right down the runway. This year's cash raffle was won by our very own Dick Hitt. Congratulations, Dick!




Click on picture to see full size.

Thanks to everyone that pitched in to make this year's SCBC a great success.

Stay tuned, Photoshow and Video coming soon.

(Update: 5-21-2008 The Video is finished! I'll show it at the next Pilots meeting. Photoshow to follow next.)

Guess Who is back?

5-16-2008

A long time prior resident of Whiteplains, Nancy VanWormer, returned to Whiteplains to offer her services for the SCBC to be held at Whiteplains this coming Sunday. In honor of her return, several ladies from Whiteplains got together at Scarborough's for lunch today.

Welcome back Nancy!

Todays Weather Snapshot 5-16-2008

Click on blue title above for current picture.

2008 CFF Thunder at Fort Jackson Air and Ground Show

Free Air and Ground show, Armed Forces Day, this Saturday May 17th, 2008. At Fort Jackson, right here in Columbia, SC. For more information click on link below.



http://www.celebratefreedomfoundation.org/events.htm

Update on new GA 100LL fuel

Check out the link below for more information on this very interesting development on finding a replacement for 100LL fuel for GA.

http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/AudioPodcast_SwiftEnterprises_SyntheticFuel_JohnZiulkowski_197843-1.html

As reported in AVWeb

SCBC Cover Story in Plane&Pilot June 2008

Just in case you don't get Plane&Pilot I've included June's review on the SCBC that happens to have photos from last years event right here at Whiteplains. Click on picture to see larger. Thanks to Bill Como for sharing this with us.

New GA Fuel Promises Better Range.....

and LOWER COST.

"Not only can our fuel seamlessly replace the aviation industry's
standard petroleum fuel [100LL], it can outperform it," says John
Rusek, a professor at Purdue University and co-founder of Swift
Enterprises. The company recently unveiled a new general aviation
fuel that it says will be less expensive, more fuel-efficient and
environmentally friendlier than any on the market.
Unlike other alternative fuels, Rusek said, SwiftFuel is made of synthetic
hydrocarbons that are derived from biomass, and it can provide an
effective range greater than 100LL, while costing about half as much
to produce. "Our fuel should not be confused with first-generation
biofuels like E-85 [85 percent ethanol], which don't compete well
right now with petroleum," Rusek said. Patented technology can produce
the 1.8 million gallons per day of fuel used by GA in the U.S. by
using just 5 percent of the existing biofuel plant infrastructure, the
company said.
Reported on AVWEB
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/1113-full.html#197810
Great news if we ever see it!

Announcments

Good News neighbors and Property Owners
The May 3rd Support Your Gilbert Fire Dept. BBQ at Whiteplains was a huge success. We sold 45 meals, that was total of $315.00 dollars and one homeowner made a contribution. Next year, we will make it bigger and better. A big thank you to our volunteers who helped, especially my bride Denise.

SCBC May 18
Whooooo dude big time day for Whiteplains to strut her stuff. We are expecting 200+ people to visit us that morning. Flying, Food and fun.Check with our committee leaders to see if they need help,Ray Ackerman- Auto parkingDennis Perry and Eric Demaray- Aircraft ParkingDebbie Froese-Food ServiceLaurie Ackerman-Clean up Saturday before and event day

OK, this is exciting new news.
We are going to have a Float in the Gilbert 2008 Peach Parade. Yahoo, jumping up and down, spinning in a circle, now out of air, slow down, here is some more information. Yes, it will have an Airplane on it with all the trimmings.Beth Brigers and Joanne Kiesler are our 1st annual 2008 Gilbert Peach Festival of Whiteplains Plantation Float committee leaders. It will be pulled by Jim Wheat's restored 8N tractor. Driven by a 8N tractor driver specialist, Yours TrulyThere will be more information about this soon.This is a July 4th event, so please plan to attend.

Thanks
Dennis Perry

Ray Chaplins 1946 Ercoupe Sold!

Below is a short video of Ray Chaplin's Ercoupe leaving Whiteplains after being sold. It was sold to a gentleman that is going to restore it. It was flown to KBNL Barnwell airport that is 42 nm south of Whiteplains. The first attempt was aborted after fuel was spotted coming out of the center gas tank. The second attempt was fowled by the engine sputtering to a stop after giving it full power. A quick check didn't find anything so an attempt was made to start the engine, but low voltage didn't allow the starter to swing the prop more then two times. After a jump start, it started, and he was able to take off.

Whiteplains Calendar May 2008

Whiteplains Community Calendar

Happy Birthday Wishes to:

• May 1 Tommy Robbins
• May 5 Cinco de Mayo
• May 13 Bruce Cunniff
• May 20 Michael Benton

SCBC Dates:

• May 4 Green Sea (PVT)
• May 18 Whiteplains Plantation (SC99)

Other Dates:

• May 11 Mothers Day!
• May 17 SC99 Clean Up Day
• May 17 Armed Forces Day at Ft. Jackson
• May 26 Memorial Day!

Weather Information by Cell Phone

Not everyone has XM weather in the cockpit but most people have a cell phone that can at least receive text. If you have one with a built in camera, you can also download free weather radar, and graphics. Not only stills, but loops as well. Along with METARS, TAFs and flight rules maps. Best of all, this information can be had for FREE or almost free.

Below is a list of such services as reported in AOPA Pilot:

Pilot My-cast by Garmin www.digitalcyclone.com/products Is a mobile, Web-based application that features multiple weather tools, a basic flight planner, and the ability to file a flight plan. Price: $9.95 month

DTC Duat www.duat.com/mobile You can receive official weather graphs (Radar, surface observations, flight rules, and prog charts) along with METARs and TAFs. To use it you need a cell phone, DUAT account and password. Price: FREE

Weather Notice www.wxnotice.com This service sends text and graphics weather products to cell phone via TEXT messaging. Phone be a camera phone if you want graphics. Download METARs, TAFs, surface observations and forecast charts, satellite, radar composites and Nexrad. Price is only $4.95 a month. 90 days free try before you buy.

National Weather Service http://mobile.weather.gov/ Most functions as DTC Duat but has two METAR function not found elsewhere. One is observations for the past 12 hours, second you can search by state. Price: Free

CELL WX http://igor.thunderstone.com/ Provides METARs, TAFs, looping satellite images, radar, and flight rules maps. Also has basic data on airport facilities such as rental cars, instrument approaches, fuel and food. Price: FREE

PDA Animated Weather www.ssec.wisc.edu/data/paw This site has hight resolution graphics such as radar, satellite, temperature,precipitations amounts over time, and city forecasts. Price: Free

AirWX http://m.airwx.com/ offers search able pireps, text message METARs, current and forecast charts, and an airport distance tool. Price: Free

No excuse now for not checking the weather before you launch. If you know of other service, send them in. Fly safe.

Information found in AOPA Pilot May 2008

Phase II Tree Removal

In the never ending job of trying to get Phase II irrigation system to work (out of service since 2005), today Ed Farr and Don Cook where able to remove the big tree at the entrance to Phase II. The tree needed to be removed because it was over the irrigation pipe that was broken. While we are now one step closer to getting the system to work, it is still out of service.

Tree removal would not have been possible with out the help of Ed Farr and his fork lift. Thanks Ed....Great job!

Gilbert Fire Department BBQ

Whiteplains Family

Its that time of the year again, BBQ from the Gilbert fire Department. Mark your calendars NOW! Don't want to forget.

Contact: Dennis Perry, Jim Wheat, Denise Perry, James Kiesler, Joanne Kiesler or any Board member for tickets.

PS: E-mail me and I will bring your tickets to you. Tickets are $7.00 per plateMenu: BBQ Pork plate or Chicken plate Note: Includes rice/hash, bread,pickles,tea and water When - May 3 2008Where - Jim Wheat's Hangar on hangar row

Who - All Whiteplains property owners, family and friends A big thank you to Ken Plesser and Peg Peterson for hosting this BBQ dinner the past several years.Each year this event gets bigger and better. I expect this year will continuie in the same direction. Let's "Pig out together", hope to see you there.

Dennis Perry

Sun-N-Fun 2008 Photoshow

If you didn't make it to this years Sun-N-Fun, then join us on a short trip to Lakeland, Florida to view some photos taken by Whiteplains residents that attended.

Thanks to Ray Hill, Bill Como, and Don Cook for providing the pictures used in the photoshow.

Pilots Meeting 4-21-2008

Monday's pilot's meeting was held at Jim Wheat's hanger at 7:00 pm. We had about 24 people attend. Steve Sanderson started off the meeting by sharing information about fire extinguishers. It was brought up that in the past that it was voted that all hangers should have a fire extinguishers hung by the front of there hanger. It was also discussed about purchasing two large extinguishers. Steve also brought up safety, "What are we doing right?". More to follow at next meeting on safety. Safety should be everyones number one concern.

Jack Fastnaught went over plans for this years SCBC and all departments reported on progress made. It was requested that anyone that has a golf cart should check with Ray Ackerman for people transport duty.

Jim Franklin "FAA" talked about older aircraft maintenance issues and LSA.


Reported by: Don Cook

A Word of Appreciation

Hello neighbors,

For all of us that live on the run-way side, we have watched Hal Clark work many, many hours on the grounds around the gazebo. I think everyone will agree that he has done a fantastic job!! It will be very impressive to our guests on May 18Th.

From all of us, Hal, thank you so much for your hard work! It is truly appreciated . The gazebo looks great.

Beth Bridgers

New Web Site

Check out Aero-tv new web site. Has a lot of good and fun info on it.

http://www.aero-tv.net/

Whiteplains Pilots Meeting

Pilot's Meeting: Monday - April 21, 2008

Place: Jim Wheat's Hangar

Time: 7:00 PM

Special Pilot's Association Meeting to discuss final planning for the Breakfast Club Fly-in.

Please be there and participate.

Regards,

Jim Wheat

Whiteplains own Sun-N-Fun "SCBC"

WHITEPLAINS PROPERTY OWNERS

MAY 18 IS OUR DAY TO SHOW OFF WHITEPLAINS. IT'S OUR PARADE SO LET'S DO IT TOGETHER. WE WILL HAVE A FLY MARKET, AIRCRAFT PARKING, AUTO PARKING AND GOOD OLD FASHION COOKING. STEAK AND EGGS WITH FRENCH FRIES, GRITS AND ROLLS. BREAKFAST FIT FOR ALL SCBC ATTENDEES.THIS IS THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR WHITEPLAINS!NO ONE HERE WOULD WANT TO MISS OUT ON

F.F.F. FLYING, FOOD, FUN AS LEE WOULD SAY, THIS COULD BE A PPP DAY.

CONTACT:

RAY HILL
RAY ACKER

MANDENNIS PERRY

JIM WHEAT

DEBBIE FROESE

AND GET INVOLVED!

AOPA Wings Program

AOPA is having a free seminar in Hickory, NC on April 19, 2008 from 2:30-4:20 PM at the Hickory Regional Airport (HKY).

Driving instructions link: http://www.hickorygov.com/airport/directions.html

Why go to a Safety Seminar? One good reason, is AOPA's Accident Forgiveness and Deductivle Waiver Program. www.asf.org/accidentforgiveness

For more info go to: http://www.faasafety.gov/