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Arlington Municipal Airport Newsletter
EAA Chapter 34 Aviation Youth Camp
(cont’d from Page 1)
The first Aviation Camp was a success. Each of the participants was asked to complete an exit survey, and all
had enjoyed the experience. Volunteers learned what worked well, and what could be improved. EAA
appreciates the efforts of all those who helped- Arlington Municipal Airport, and partners at the airport;
Harrison Aviation and Van Bortel Aircraft. Thanks for all your support.
Aviation Camp, Part 2 - The Riveting Workshop
by Carl Orton, EAA
Chapter organizers JoAnn McCorkle and Becky Costello
thought a hands-on “build” activity would be inter-
esting for the campers. The activity was patterned
after the EAA Convention metal workshop projects - a
mini-section of a wing spar. The goal was to have the
campers pull some blind rivets, countersink the
L-angles and dimple the flat stock, then buck some
domed and flush rivets.
The Chapter had not provided a metal working shop
in decades, so the tools, air, and rivets had to be ac-
quired. The members gathered flat stock and pur-
chased some L-angle. The Committee decided that
more of the prep work should be completed in ad-
vance, as compared to the activity at Oshkosh, where
participants do ALL work.
John Allison created "kits" of all the building materials
required for each "spar" section, and tested and pre-
calibrated the air tools and countersinks. Angle pieces
were pre-drilled, as were the "web" pieces of flat
stock. This coordination saved dozens of hours, and
caught a potentially embarrassing "oops". Some of
the rivets were of different alloys and "smushed" too
easily!
The hands-on project began with a safety briefing and
three metal-savvy members, John Allison, Aitor Lazo,
and Carl Orton, coached the eight campers. They worked hard, and, enjoyed the chance to build something
themselves. The projects sported a Chapter 34 sticker when completed.
EAA Chapter 34 is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization seeking the donation of funds and tools in support of
expanding their youth and community programs. To donate, please contact
[e-mail].
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