Kraemer Aviation / Flymall.org July 2019 Wheels & Wings Newsletter

July is a busy month; Amelia disappeared, John met Paul, Neil walked on the moon, we loss Lee Iacocca, and more.

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Harry & Pat hosted their annual July 4th 2019 celebration. A good time was had by all.

Click here for more pictures from the July 4th celebration.

We have a nice Grumman AA-5B for sale on the Flymall.  Click here for more details.

We also have a classic Jaguar for sale on the Flymall.  Click here for details.

History Trivia:  Amelia Earhart disappeared disappeared July 2, 1937.  The day John met Paul.  If you enjoy reading about dates in The Beatles history, visit our Events Calendar and select the “Beatles” category.  You can also search our Market Watch section of the Flymall for Beatles memorabilia, record sales, automobiles, and more.  Under “Make” search for key words like Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, etc. 

Achievements & Special Recognition:  New Private Pilot!  Harry did his first checkride as a DPE and the applicant passed.  See “CFI / DPE Notes” in this newsletter for a few pictures from that day.

Aviation/Aviators in the news:  The LearAvia Lear Fan 2100 was a turboprop business aircraft designed in the 1970s by Bill Lear (the father of the Lear Jet), with an unusual configuration. The Lear Fan never entered production.   Click here for more information.

On July 20 2019 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong landing on the moon.  Just 66 years from the Wright Brothers first flight. Imagine, only 66 years from Kitty Hawk to walking on the moon.

Have you ever thought what would happen if you lost your engine while flying?  No really, lost your engine.  It falls off of the airplane!!!  Click here for a story Harry found about just that.  So pay close attention to the propeller during your next preflight.

Car/Motorcycle Show News: Earlier this month we loss Lee Iacocca, the father of the Mustang.  A great man that did a lot for the automotive industry.

The Laytonsville Cruise In is ten years old this year.  To celebrate Harry has arranged sponsors for awards on the third Friday of each month through October 2019.  Its free to participate. Just show up and register your vehicle.  Pictured here is a sample of the awards that are given out.

Harry attended the District Harley Davidson bike show.  Harry had his 1912 AC Delivery trike at the show.

Here is the 1912 AC next to a 1916 Indian sidecar rig at the show.

Click here for more pictures from the show.  Visit our Events Calendar for information on local car shows and other events.  Our Day Tripper section is also full of fun places to visit.  Check it out!

Trying to get a vehicle ready for show season?  Or are you restoring a vehicle or motorcycle, check out the tech tip section of the Flymall.  You can also check out the Test Drive section of the Flymall for aircraft reviews, car & motorcycle reviews, and more.

Harry’s 1975 Lomax meets a 2018 Morgan three wheeler.

Click here for more pictures of the Morgan and Lomax get together.

Barn Finds/Hangar Finds:  This month for our Barn Find we’re featuring a Jaguar that we have for sale.  Its actually a garage find.  A 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible.  Click here for more details

CFI / DPE Notes:  Harry completed his first checkride as a DPE earlier this month.  Since then, he has completed numerous checkrides.  Here are a few pictures from his first checkride.

Before

The plane

He passed

Click here for Harry’s Practical Test page for more info on his checkrides.  Harry’s Practical Test page now has a calendar so applicants and instructors can check Harry’s availability.

Weather in the news:  The 4th of July 2019 had some interesting weather.  Everyone still had a great time at Pat & Harry’s annual July 4th cookout.

July rains bring floods.

Three Wheel Association (TWA):  Here is an interesting 3 wheeler for this month.  Very little facts online about this one.  Visit the Three Wheel Association page on the Flymall for more info on three wheelers.

Prototypes:  This month for our prototypes, the theme is “Take a second look”.

Here is an upside down truck that you can actually drive. 

Here is a sideways car

Animals in the headlines:  This month we have a dog that can play goalie.  Enjoy!

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