1990.05.TARPA_TOPICS

GRAPEVINE BY DICK GUILLANHERSHEY REPORT & PICTURESRETIREMENT LIVING BY WALT GUNN

THE ACTIVE RETIRED PILOTS ASSOCIATION OF TWA

MAY 1990

CAPT. JIM McINTYRE TARPA AWARD OF MERIT

TARPA TOPICS

PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE ACTIVERETIRED PILOTS ASSOCIATION OF TWA

EDITORA.T. HUMBLESRt. 2 Box 152919 964 4655

GRAPEVINE EDITORRICHARD M. GUILLAN1852 Barnstable Road919 945 9979

HISTORIAN & CONTRIBUTING EDITOREDWARD G. BETTS960 Las Lomas

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272213 454 1068

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS OF TARPA

RUSS DERICKSON, PRESIDENT A.T. HUMBLES, SENIOR DIRECTORJOE McCOMBS, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT BILL KIRSCHNER, DIRECTORDAVID DAVIES, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT AL MUNDO, DIRECTORCHARLES DILL, SECRETARY/TREASURER

TARPA is incorporated as a non-profit Corporation under the non-profit corporationlaw of the State of Nevada. As stated in Article II of the By-Laws, its purposeis social, recreational and non-profit, with a primary goal of helping its membersto maintain the friendships and associations formed before retirement, to makeretirement a more productive and rewarding experience and to assist those activepilots approaching retirement with the problems that are inherent in the transitionfrom active to retired status.

DEDICATION

TO THE PIONEERS OF TODAY'STRANS WORLD AIRLINES

WHOSE VISION, EFFORT AND PERSEVERANCEMADE IT ALL POSSIBLE, WE

EXPRESS OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE.

PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE

A series of surgical events just a week before the '90 Conventionplaces a different light upon the conduct of TARPA's business affairsin the foreseeable future.

I'm pleased to report that Joe Brown is doing well after undergoingtriple by-pass surgery on March 31st. Joe goes to the cardiologist onMay 23rd 1 r tests to confirm total success.

Joe McCombs had not planned to attend the gathering because of dentalsurgery the previous week and leg surgery (aneurisms) scheduled laterin the month. With Brown absent, McCombs decided to come to Hersheyand conducted the Board Meeting on Saturday morning but was forced togo to the Emergency Room at University Hospital later in the day when apainful infection developed in the area of the surgery causing loss ofvoice. McCombs requested that I conduct the Business meetings andreturned home Sunday to nurse Jean Olivia (fractured ankle requiringorthopedic surgery March 31st). Joe's leg procedure will be postponeduntil Jean becomes mobile which will leave him on the inactive listuntil late Summer.

Back to the business at hand. The April 7th-10th TARPA Convention wasanother one of our highly successful get-togethers that we have becomeaccustomed to over the past several years. Vic Hassler, Don & JosieNealis and their team of helpers including Dean & Alice Miller forRegistration; Bob Smith for Trap & Skeet; Mickey Wind for Tennis; AliceStrickler for Bridge; Roy Brister for Golf and Ev Green & Chuck Haslerfor the Hospitality Room did a great job. We thank each of thesepersons and their many helpers who assisted them to make this anotherexcellent affair. From all reports, everyone was highly pleased withthe events and the accommodations.

Guest speakers during the Business Meetings included Dr. Lynn Smaha,Cardiologist with Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, PA; TWA Captain Jim McIntyre,recipient of the 1990 TARPA Award of Merit; Mike Ferrara, Senior V/P ofRAPA (Retired Airline Pilots Assoc); Jerri Currigan, President, TWAClipped Wings,Intl and Kent Scott, Master Chairman, TWA-MEC. Ourthanks to each for their participation.

Of interest to all, you may recall that Joe Brown's Presidents Messagein the November TARPA TOPICS stated "We have heard many rumors andinnuendos about the activities of the MEC and the "B Plan" StudyCommittee but so far we have nothing concrete with which to work". Inthe next issue of TOPICS, Joe again expressed our "B Plan" concerns inhis President's Message.

Early in January 1990, President Joe Brown, V/P Joe McCombs and I wentto New York. We met separately with attorneys Asher Schwartz & DavidRosen and with actuary Brian Jones. These men are completely familiarwith our situation having worked with TARPA during the "Lump Sum"negotiations between TWA Management and the TWA-MEC. They have alsorepresented the TWA Flight Engineers on their retirement programs inthe past.

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During these meetings, amongst all the other issues of our TrustAnnuity Plan and Retirement Plan, we also discussed the consequences ofany possible overt action by the TWA-MEC and TWA Management.

On January 19th, Asher Schwartz called to advise that, subsequent toour New York meetings, he and Brian Jones had an in-depth discussion onall legal and actuarial aspects of the TWA pilots "B Plan". Theirjoint conclusion was that there was "NO THREAT" to the retired pilotsof TWA. The safeguards were all in place. TWA Management and ALPA, asAdministrators of the Plan, have a fiduciary responsibility to protectTWA retired pilots from any adverse effects. ERISA prohibits planamendments or options that decrease "B Plan" benefits to the retiredpilots.

So, according to the above mentioned professionals, we are in goodshape and no immediate action is necessary. The TARPA Board ofDirectors will continue to monitor any action or agreement between TWAManagement and ALPA. Any negotiated amendment that might adverselyaffect retiree "B Plan" accounts will be subject to appropriate actionwith aid of Counsel.

The 1991 TARPA Convention is planned for Colorado Springs in September.Cliff & Mary Sparrow are the co-Chairman/Chairwoman of this FallClassic with a variety of local tours during the Convention and a post-Convention tour through southwest Colorado to be conducted by RobiMueller, an experienced TWA Seniors tour director who knows the areawell. This period will be at the height of Colorado's "ASPEN GOLD",one of the most beautiful times of the year in the mountains. Visitsare planned to Royal Gorge; Durango/Silverton steam mining train ride;Mesa Verde; Black Canyon of the Colorado; Aspen; Rocky MountainNational Park and the old mining town of Central City.

Look for further details elsewhere in this issue or the August issue ofTARPA TOPICS. Some indication of your interest must be made known ayear in advance to assure reservations at the more popular spots.

Hope you all had a Happy Easter.

Russ Derickson

TARPA's delegates to the Retired Airline Pilots Association are Hal Millerand Neuman Ramsey.

Bill Dixon planned to attend the convention in Hershey also representingthe TWA Seniors Club but had to cancel due to a fall breaking his arm & tooth.

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The Active Retired Pilots Association of TWA

From Joe Brown;I am truly sorry to have missed my convention in Hershey. Vic Hassler did a

great job according to all the reports I have received. Thanks Vic.Thanks also to Capt. R.G. Derickson for taking over the convention in my

absence and for accepting again the Presidency of TARPA.Thank all of you for the calls, cards, (especially the one signed by many

attendees at Hershey) best wishes and prayers. They have all helped and I amdoing great. By the time you receive this copy of TOPICS, I expect to be drivingthe car, running the boat, playing golf and reluctantly cutting the grass.

I went to Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital on Thursday, March 29, withwhat I thought was acute indigestion. After X-rays & EKG, etc. they sent meby ambulance with heart monitor, oxygen etc. to the University of Missouri ColumbiaHospital and Clinics. Friday I had a coronary catharizatin and on Saturday afternoon,March 31, Coronary artery by-pass graft surgery. I received the best possible careuntil Saturday, April 7, at which time I was permitted to go home. With theDoctor's permission, I attended Mass on Palm Sunday and the Holy Week services.Since I receive such good care at home, I am continuing to get my strength backand doing a lot of walking.

See you in Colorado Springs!!

From Jerri Currigan, International President, TWA Clipped Wings;Dear Joe - I was sorry to hear about your heart attack and hope you are

feeling much better.I just wanted you to know that I did make it to the Convention and Banquet

on Monday and had a wonderful time. Thank you for inviting me.Russ did a good job filling in at the last minute and was happy to hear

that he will be the next TARPA President. Vic Hassler did a wonderful job planningthe Convention and Banquet.

I did have an opportunity to get to Gettysburg on Tuesday. I will lookforward to the next convention in Colorado Springs. Take care of yourself.

Sincerely, Jerri

WHAT ARE SENIORS WORTH ANYWAY, WE ARE WORTH A FORTUNE!

Remember old folks are worth a fortune, with silver in their hair, goldin their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet and gas in theirstomachs. I have become a little older since I saw you last and a few changeshave come into my life since then. Frankly, I have become a frivolous old gal.

I am seeing 5 gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps meget out of bed, then I go see John. Then Charlie Horse comes along and whenhe is here he takes a lot of my time and attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritusshows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn't like to stay in one placevery long, so he takes me from joint to joint. After such a busy day I'm reallytired and glad to go to bed with Ben Gay. What a life!

The preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should bethinking about the hereafter. I told him, "Oh, I do all the time. No matterwhere I am, in the parlor, upstairs, in the kitchen or down in the basement,I ask myself - Now..What am I here after?

Sent in by Joe Brown

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The meeting at Hershey has come and gone. It was a greatgathering. One of the best I have ever attended. It'sgood to reune with old friends,

Dues have come in at a pretty good rate. As of the firstof the year there were 1187 (R)egufar members; 193 ( A)ctiveMembers; 195 (E)agles; 149 (H )onorary Members; 38 (S )ub-scriptions and 22 (C)omplimentary.

It was necessary to send out PAST DUE NOTICES to 186 ofthe membership about six weeks, ago. Of this number 110have responded and are now current. Notices have been sent.to those still tardy, and I am optimistic that all wille b up to date soon.

Mailing costs for the Magazines is expected to increasedue to proposed Postage Cost increases. We'll have to dealwith that problem if and when the increases materialize.

At the convention Captain " Jim" Mclntyre, The Award ofMerit Recipient was introduced and spoke to the conventionbriefly about his experiences in the field of Air Safetyand Accident: InvestigatIon. The Award was made on theevening of the Banquet.

Russ Derickson was elected President for the ensuing year;Joe McCombs, First Vice--President; Dave Davies, Secondvice-President; Charlie Dill, Sec/Tres and A.T. Humbles

Charlie Dill

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TARPAThe Active Retired Pilots Association of TWA

Board MeetingApril 7, 1990

Hershey Lodge and Convention CenterHershey, Pennsylvania

Meeting called to order by Joe McCombs,Chmn.Pro/Tem.at 08:10 EST.

Roll Call: Board

Joe McCombs, Chairman ProtemCharlie Dill, Secretary/TreasurerA.T. Humbles, Senior director & EditorBill Kirschner, Associate Director

Committee:

Russ Derickson RAPA Liaison & Past PresidentBob Sherman Investment Committee ObserverViv Hassler 1990 Convention ChairmanDave Davies NomineeNeuman Ramsey Insurance Committee ObserverChuck Hasler TARPA ToursEverett Green 1992 Convention SiteLyle Spencer By-laws and Policies

Absent:

Joe BrownJack DonlanAl Mundo

(Surgery) Proxy to DericksonProxy to Kirschner

Opening Remarks:

Vic Hassler with a report on the 1990 convention.

Reports:

1. Charlie Dill read minutes of October 24,1989 boardmeeting at St. Louis. APPROVED

2. Treasurer,s Report was read, discussed and approvedsubject to minor revisions.

3. A.T.Humbles reported on the publications with someideas on how things might go smoother at the time ofgetting the magazines out. The announcement of Postalincreases next year are a matter of concern. A.T.moved " that the TARPA President write Congress askingthat Postal Rates not be increased." Second Kirschner.

PASSED

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5. Award of Merit : Orville Olson NO REPORT

6. By- Laws & Policies :Lyle Spencser NO REPORT

7. Senior's Club :Dorothy Rush NO REPORT

8. Grapevine : R.M. Guillan NO REPORT

9. Historian :Ed Betts NO REPORT

10. Insurance: Neuman Ramsey- A short report on TARPAInsurance followed by an update on insurance policiesby Tim Crowley.

11. 1991 Convention @ Colorado Springs, CO .-Update byCliff Sparrow,Co-Chairman.Plans are well under wayfor the convention, which will be held at theSheraton South Hotel at Colorado Springs, CO. Datesof this meeting are Sept. 10 -13, 1991.

12. 1992 Convention Site : Everett Green Several sitesare under consideration at this time. San Diego,San Jose, Palm Springs, Los Angeles. More informationwill be forthcoming on this.

13. Investment Committee : Bob Sherman gave the boardan update on the status of the " B " fund, supported bya writtenreport with graphs and charts.This included a commentaryon events of the last Twelve Months. This report isavailable to anyone who wants it.

14. RAPA : Russ Derickson suggested that someone beappointed as liaison to RAPA, since an officer of TARPAis not necessarily a liaison to that organization.

15. TWA Pilot's Retirement Fund : Russ Derickson spoke ofthe importance of keeping up to date on this, and howmuch this fund means to those in need.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion by Humbles " That Everett Green select a Chair-man for the 1992 convention and that he (Everett Green)select the site for the 1992 convention and report tothe Board at the 1990 Fall Meeting."Second and PASSED

NEW BUSINESS

Letter from John Lattimore-Read by Joe McCombs.

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The Secretary/Treasurer is instructed to completethe Form to RAPA, listing all of TARPA'S Officersfor the next year.

There being no further business, the Board Meetingadjourned at 12:110 EST.

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles S. DillSecretary/TreasurerTARPA

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The Active Retired Pilots Association of TWA

CONVENTIONHershey Lodge and Convention Center

April 8 & 9,1990

The April 8th session was called to order at 08:15 EST.

Russ Derickson presiding in the absence of Joe Browndue to surgery.Board members present were Charlie Dill, S/T., A. T. HumblesSenior Director and Editor, Dave Davies-Nominee, andBill Kirschner, Director

Russ expressed thanks to Ed Betts for his dedication to thehistory of TWA and the great articles that he has writtenover the years.

Vic Hassler,Convention chairman was introduced and broughtan update on the coming events of the day.

Charlie Dill made his Sec./Treasurer report—ACCEPTED

Russ Derickson gave an encapsulated report on the " B " Plan.

At 08:40 Russ introduced Mike Ferrara, the Executive V/Pof RAPA. Mike spoke of the Airline Industry as it evolvedover the years from the 40's up to now. Of the troublesthat a lot of the Airlines had; how they coped; how somewent under and others were " gobbled " up by Mergers etal.He spoke briefly of the pilot ' s strike in 1946 with someof his thoughts on how this affected the industry alongthe way. Thank you, Mike.

At 09:00 Bob Sherman gave a rundown on the status of the" B " Plan. His report is available to those who areinterested.

At 09:30--Recess

At. 09:55 The meeting resumed with " Bob " Thompson givinga short update on TPRF, TWA Pilot's Retirement Foundation.

At 10:10 Neuman Ramsey spoke about the TARPA Insuranceplans.He strongly recommended a LIVING TRUST over thewriting of a will.

At 10:20 Cliff Sparrow gave an update regarding the 1991convention at Colorado Springs. Planning is well underwayThis meeting will take place in September 1991 at theSheraton South Hotel. More on this later.

At 10:30 meeting adjourned.

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APRIL 9th, 1990

The 1990 Convention Meeting reconvened at 08:15 EST

Russ introduced " Jim " McIntyre TARPA Guest of Honor andAward of Merit Nominee. " Jim " thanked the convention forconsidering him for this distinction. He then gave a briefrundown of his participation in Air Safety Programs andAccident Investigation programs for the past many years.

At 08:20 Vic Hassler briefed on the coming events of theday.

At 08:25 Kent Scott,TWA MEC Chairman was introduced. Hegave us a verbal picture of an airline going nowhereunder Carl Icahn. Some of the pertinent things he toldare:

1. There is no coherent strategy for the future of TWA.

2. Icahn has put forth an unrealistic worth of TWA.

3. Icahn is making no reinvestment in the Airline.

4. TWA is a withering/wasting Airline

5. Icahn has singled the PILOT Group for $ 80M per yearand other concessions that are unrealistic.

6. All three Unions are in accor that ICAHN MUST GO.It's the only sure way to have a sayso in the way TWAis to be operated.

At 09:00 Jerry Currigan. President of Clipped Wings wasIntroduced. She brought greetings from her group, andinformed us that their charity for 1990 was Altzheimer ' sDisease.For 1990 & 1992 their charity will be Multiple Sclerosis.

At. 09:05 Dr. Lynn A. Smaha Md.,Cardiologist from theGuthrie Clinic Ltd. spoke about the advances in heartmedicine. How the people at the Guthrie Clinic have beenable to convince the FAA that Heart patients who have hadby-pas surgery and/or angio-plasty are more healthyafter than before these procedures.All in all this promises a lot for those suffer who mightsuffer chest pains or have high blood pressure.Good News!!

At 10:05 Tim Crowley gave a rundown on TARPA insuranceand answered questions. TARPA Insurance has madeadjustments along with those mabe by Medicare.

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At 10:25 Charlie Strickler moved that Sec/ Treasurersend letter or card of condolence to Joe Brownand Joe McCombs. Second and PASSED.

At 10:25 Charlie Dill read the list of Deceased Members.

At 10.35 The slate of officers was presented.

Russell Derickson PresidentJoe McCombs 1st Vice PresidentDave Davies 2nd Vice PresidentCharles Dill Secretary TreasurerA.T.humbles Senior Director/Editor

No nominations from the floorMoved that the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot.

PASSED.

At 10:45 the Meeting was adjourned.

It's inflation when a man has to pay $7.00 for a haircut that he used toget for $1.00 when he had hair.

$ $ $ $ $ $You know it is going to be a bad day when your birthday cake collapses

from the weight of the candles.% % % % %

Flag: A moveable marker in the hole on each green. In deference to yourgame the flag should always be flown at half mast.

# # # # # #Patient: "My wife tells me that I talk in my sleep, doctor. What should

I do?" Doctor: "Nothing that your wife wouldn't like."+ + + + + +

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THE TRUST ANNUITY PLANFOR TWA PILOTSBy Bob Sherman

9 April 1990

TABLE I MEMBERSHIP INVENTORY

YEAR 1 989 1 988 1 987 1 986 1 985 1 984

ACTIVESBEGIN 3064 3215 3314 2968 3084 3326ADDED 296 41 59 556 75 0LEFT 5 38 1 5 9 50 95RETIRED 1 50 1 52 1 39 1 99 1 37 233DEATHS 5 2 4 2 4 6TOTALS 3200 3064 3215 3314 2968 3084

ANNUITANTS

BEGIN 1 338 1 314 1200 1 214 1 092 966ADDED 20 40 55 90 1 37 1 41DEATHS 33 1 6 21 24 1 5 1 5TOTALS 1 325 1 338 1 314 1280 1 214 1 092

T. ANN.*

BEGIN 78 66 51 35 32 26ADDED 1 2 1 2 1 5 1 6 3 6DEATHS 1 0 0 0 0TOTALS 89 78 66 51 35 32

TABLE II CASH FLOWS MIL.$

CONTRIBUTIONS

COMPANY 25.9 25.1 23.2 20.1 29.0 23.8PILOT . 8 1.1 1.4 2.7 1.8 1.6TOTALS 26.7 26.2 24.6 22.8 30.8 25.4

BEN. PYMTS.

ANNUITY 24.6 24.9 27.2 23.9 1 5.4LUMP SUM 62.9 44.7 37.2 52.4 6.4TOTALS 87.5 69.6 64.4 76.3 21.8

NOTESLeft = all causes other than Retirement and Death.Retired less Annuitants Added = the number that took the lump sum(130 in ' 89; 434 since ' 86). Jt. Ann. are those joint annuitants,beneficiaries & QDRO ' s drawing benefits. 31% of Plan members aredrawing benefits. Prior to the lump sum, benefits were lessthan contributions. 1 97 million has been paid in lump sums and1 01 million to annuitants over the last 4 years .

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TABLE III 1 989 YEAR END DATA

MANAGER TYPE ASSETSof

PLANX GAININ ' 89 FEES

FEE/AVEASSETS

Fidelity LEq 72.6M 7.2 17.4 435.2k .62%Fidelity SEq 17.2 1.7 na 41.5 .25Frontier SEq 17.5 1.7 na 1 35.5 . 81Mellon LEx 1 64.4 1 6.3 31.4 46.2 .03Morgan LEq 94.2 9.3 29.4 270.1 .32S.S.R.M. LEq 89.4 8.9 36.6 217.7 .28Wells F SEx 66.1 6.6 1 2.9 30.0 . 05

Term.Mgr. * .2 na na na naS.S.Bk. IEx 1 01.3 1 0.0 1 0.4 36.1 .04Sw.B.C. IEq 28.1 2.8 1 5.6 1 51.6 .61World IEq 26.4 2.6 1 9.5 98.5 .41Total Equity 677.3 67.1 23.4 1 462.4 .25

Primco GIC 216.4 21.5 9.8 1 99.6 .08

Morgan RE 21.7 2.2 9.2 1 74.8 . 84NCNB RE 29.0 2.9 6.8 340.9 1.22S.S.Bk. RE 25.1 2.5 -1.1 245.8 .97T.C.W. RE 1 9.8 2.0 1 2.9 234.6 1.26Total Real Est 95.7 9.5 6.5 996.1 1.07Bos.Sf. T/P 1 8.9 1.9 9.4# 483.2 naTrustOff. na na na 313.4 na

Less Recaptured Commissions & Security Lending -246.0 -.03

Total Plan 1 008.5M 1 00% 1 7.5% 3208.7k . 33%

NOTES:

L = Large; Eq = Equities;S = Small; LEx = S&P 500 Index Fund;SEx = Russell Index Fund (small companies); IEq = Intl. Equities;IEx = Euro.Austr.FarEast Index Fund. GIC = Guaranteed InvestmentContracts; RE = Real Estate. T/P = Trustee and Paying agent.# = 9.4% Return on cash. * = Residual assets from a terminatedmanager. na = not applicable. Recaptured Commissions = $118.6kSecurity Lending = $127.4k. The latter is covered by 100+ % cashcollateral, and further guaranteed by Boston Safe.

Attached is a graph that compares both A & B Plan benefits with theConsumer Price Index for "All Urban Consumers - U.S. City Average",at quarterly intervals from year end 1979 thru 1989. By holdingthe CPI at zero, the real dollar value of your benefit checks isshown as a plus or minus percent. While the effective value of theA Plan benefit decreased 39% over the 10 year period, the B-Planbenefit increased considerably, up 46% as compared to the C.P.I.

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--- AROUND THE AIRLINE ---

Just one year ago at New Orleans, Master Chairman Capt. TomAshwood and Vice Chairman F/0 Kent Scott spoke to you. Later, someon the MEC did not like, among other things, Ashwood's openlyantagonistic rhetoric in his writings about Carl Icahn. Tom wasrecalled in September. Six members wanted to reelect him, six didnot. The impasse lasted for weeks. Kent Scott and the Sec/Treas.resigned to force the MEC to either elect a Chairman or be takenover by ALPA's President. Pres. Duffy appointed Kent Scott to actas a temporary until Spring elections. On March 12, after sevennew members were seated, the MEC elected Kent as their Chairman.Capt. Fred White was elected Vice Chmn., and F/0 Lee Woodham S/T.

The situation on TWA has not improved. On several occasionsIcahn sold aircraft for lease back. He also sold the hangar at ORDand the ORD-LHR routes. Each time the pilots were told that if theymade some pay concessions, the sales might be avoided. Icahn hasput little if any of the proceeds, or the $1.5 Bil. given by allemployees, 1986-1989 (1/3 by pilots), back into the airline. Moregive-backs are likely to go into the same pocket rather than to TWA.

The MEC determined that TWA was worth about $730 Mil. beforeIcahn took over. USAIR was worth $734 at that time. Using 9/30/89data, it is estimated that TWA was worth minus $300 Mil and USAIR aplus 2.75 Bil. at the end of '89. TWA has ordered (?) 40 planes.USAIR ordered 246. AMR + DAL + UAL's orders total 1,592! Even CALhas a positive net worth and 140 planes on order. TWA presentlyhas 214 planes, of which 144 are leased. Their total expenses,which include interest on the huge debt from privatization and thei nterest on the leases, are such that there is no profit to share.Profit sharing was the original inducement to give up what willamount to almost two years of free labor by the end of '91.

TWA has weathered crisis in the past; we certainly hope theywill pull thru this one. Other than passes and a life insurancepolicy (20k at most), those over 65 have little to lose. Thoseunder 65 have the added risk of TWA paid health and dentali nsurance. Benefits from both retirement Plans would continueuninterrupted to all retirees. This is not a forecast of doom, butwe presume you want to know the unvarnished truth of how our formeremployer and brother pilots are doing. In any event, our losses, ifany, are confined to the foregoing. If any of our explanations haveraised more questions, we'll try to answer them, but rest assuredthat there are no hidden clauses to harm us.

1 950 THEN AND NOW 1 990

In 1950 the " BIG THREE" had about 3000 pilots. AAL 1000+; TWA &UAL 1000- each. Today the " BIG FOUR " have nearly 30,000 pilots.AAL 8360; DAL 7550; UAL 7475; USA 6000. Little TWA, no longer inthe big league, has 3570 (incl. 556 from OZA in ' 86).

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INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - MAY 1190

PHONE NUMBERS TO NOTE: TARPA INSURANCE - 1-800-645-2424(65 PLUS) CONN. GENERAL - 1-800-777-2141

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCEAn area of misunderstanding seems to be that a supplemental insurancepolicy pays ALL that Medicare doesn't pay. All policies we know of paya percentage of the Medicare Eligible Expenses only. If it is notcovered by Medicare then it's not covered by Supplemental, either.Exceptions must be specified in the policy. Example: Medicare doesn'tcover outside the U.S. and territories, but our Tarpa policy does,including the part that Medicare would have paid had it been in thestates. Mark one up for Our side!In a speech by Tom Gallagher, the Florida State Treasurer andInsurance Commissioner, he emphasized these points:The biggest mistake most peoplemake is having two or more policiescovering the same thing. See insert.In Florida, the law requires thatif you have ANY Florida approvedsupplemental policy and are not satis-fied with it, the new policy becomeseffective when bought without anywaiting period.The average cost of all supplementalpolicies have increased from 25% to40% since repeal of the CatastrophicInsurance Act, when Medicare andsupplementals reverted to 1988 rates.Every state has an Insurance Commissiorand everyone should get a copy of theexperience, ratings, how they pay, etc.before enrolling in any insurance plan.No insurance company operates the samein all states. Look for "comprehensivecoverage" which pays deductibles andall differences between what is billedand what is paid by Medicare.

NURSING HOMES AND EXTENDED CAREMost facilities built exclusively for this purpose only sell lifetimeleases and the property reverts to, or remains with, the nursing homewhen a person dies, moves away etc. We think there is a new methodwhose time has come. These nursing homes are complete with allextended care facilities, whether it be 24 hour intensive care,custodial care or a couple of hours each day for activities of dailyliving. They sell them outright with full title and you can rent them,sell them or use them, and when you're finished with them, they go toyour beneficiaries like any other asset. A monthly charge reflectsservices you require as well as the availability of all otherservices. We suggest you investigate these facilities in your area.

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LIFE INSURANCEThere are only two times in one's life when term life is a goodinvestment:1. When starting out in family life, job, etc. and need protection butcan't afford savings built in to it.2. Late in life when still healthy enough to buy it, but you won't bepaying on it very long.The only way to benefit on term life is to die, which is a bitdrastic. In all the years in between there is a better way. "WholeLife Insurance" builds up a cash value while retaining a level premiumand coveraqe. The optimal period to purchase whole life is between 55and 65. This kind is more expensive than term life but is a lot lessthan a combination of term insurance plus an annuity equal to its cashvalue at any point. This is a repeat of article in the November issue.

FOR: John Doe

ISSUE AGE : 6 5 MALE SELECT

WHOLE LIFEINITIAL FACE AMOUNT: 1100,000

INITIAL DEATH BENEFIT OPTION: A LEVEL AMOUNT

INITIAL ANNUAL PREMIUM: $2,884.00

RIDERS: NONE

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1 56 $2,884 $0 $0 $100,000(a) Started at age 60, annual

2 57 2,884 1,692 0 100,000payment is $3,967

3 58 2,884 3,710 1,376 1 00,000

4 59 2,884 6,030 3,694 100,000(b) Started at 65, annual

(a) 5 60 2,884 8,501 6,251 100,000payment is $5,500

6 61 2,884 11,240 9,048 100,000(c) You have had $100,000 in

life insurance protection,7 62 2,884 14,272 12,167 1 00,000 but also recovered that8 63 2,884 17,657 15,610 100,000 amount should you choose9 64 2,884 21,173 19,512 100,000 to cash it in.

( b ) 1 0 65 2,884 26,225 26,225 100,000

11 66 2,884 31,511 31,511 1 00,000 Cash surrender value is1 2 67 2,884 37,249 37,249 100,000 available at any time.13 68 2,884 43,479 43,479 1 00,000

14 69 2,884 50,244 50,244 100,000

15 70 2,884 58,804 58,804 100,000

1 6 71 2,884 67,039 67,039 1 00,000

11 72 2,884 76,909 76,909 1 00,000

18 73 2,884 87,947 87,947 100,000

( c ) 19 74 2,884 1 00,210 100,210 1 09,229

20 75 2,884 113,992 113,992 121,971

21 76 2,884 127,663 127,663 134,046

22 77 2,884 142,580 142,580 149,709

23 78 2,884 158,851 158,851 166,793

24 79 2,884 176,592 176,592 185,422

25 80 2,884 195,931 195,931 205,727

26 81 2,884 216,949 216,949 227,796

27 82 2,884 239,848 239,848 251,84028 83 2,884 264,193 264,793 278,032

29 84 2,884 291,965 291,965 306,56316

30 85 2,884 321,566 321,566 337,644

In Memoriam

JOHN G. ARMSTRONG 2/3/90 DOTTY CARR (JOE) 1/20/90JOSEPH F. CARRAHER 3/20/90 CLIFFORD C. CRAW 1/26/90ARTHUR J. EGGIMAN 1/25/90 DUDLEY G. GRIMES 12/3/89THOMAS HUTCHINS 4/18/90 JOHN A. KIEFER 4/12/90CHARLES M. LOKEY 4/17/90 CHARLES R. McMILLS 3/26/90RICHARD S. NORRIS 2/12/90 JOHN F. ROHODES 3/29/90PAUL THOMPSON 3/13/90 KENNEDY F. WESTFALL 3/8/90

EDMUND F. KALLINAFlight Engineer Ed Kallina, 73, died 13 Dec. 89 in Brandon, Fl. He began

his career in aviation when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1935 wherehe served until 1940. He then joined the Royal Air Force in 1941 and served inthe Ferry Command of the RAF during World War II. He joined TWA as a Flight Engineerin 1945 where he worked for 31 years.

Ed retired to Florida where he spent the remainder of his life playing golfand devoting himself to church work and civic activities. He was an avid golferand a member of the Calloosa Country Club in Sun City Center. He was a dedicatedvolunteer in the Sun City Center Emergency Squad and Security Patrol.

Surviving family members are his wife, Evelyn, 3 children (Edmund Jr., AnneElizabeth Sinha and Robert Tiffin) and 9 grandchildren.

JOHN G. ARMSTRONGJohn, 69, died at the home in Overland Park, KS, 3 Feb. 90. He was born in

Bremen, Ohio, and lived in Pittsburgh before moving to the Kansas City area in1952. Joined TWA in 1948 as a radio operator and navigator and later was a groundschool instructor and manager of audio-visual aids at the Training Center beforehe retied in 1983. He attended Ohio State University and Pittsburgh Keystone Schoolof Engineering. He was a first lieutenant and counter-intelligence officer inthe army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Coast GuardAuxiliary, Johnson County Amateur Radion Club, the American Radio Relay League,Elks Lodge and the Catholic Church.

Survivors are his wife, Emily Ann, a son, John Terry, a daughter, CynthiaNordin and 3 grandchildren.

THOMAS A. WARD, JR.Tom Ward, 81, died 30 November 1989 in Fairfax, MO. Hospital. He lived in

Craig, MO, where he was born. He was president of the Bank of Craig until he retiredin 1966. Capt. Craig was pilot for Braniff and Trans World Airlines and a veteranpilot of World War II in the Air Transport Command. He founded the Craig Airportand was a member of the Braniff Silver Eagles, TARPA, Quiet Birdmen, ALPA, CraigSchool Board, Masons, Kiwanis and Craig Presbyterian Church.

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IN MEMORIAM

DOROTHY BURGMILLER CARR

Dottie died 20 January 1990. She was a TWA Hostessand was checked out on the Boeing 307 Strato-Linerbut never flew it because she married Joe in July1940. The Strats were introduced in 1940.

Joe worked fast as he was hiredfrom the Navy.

12 February 1940

JOSEPH F. CARRAHERJoe, 69, died at home in Chatham, MA, on March 20. He was born in Everett andgraduated from Maiden Catholic High School in 1939. Served 4 years in the MarineCorps during World War II as a fighter pilot aboard the Cape Gloucester in thePacific. Flew for TWA from 1948 to 1980. He was named Captain of the Year in 1965by Trans World Airlines . He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, 1 son, 4 daughtersand 14 grandchildren.

ARTHUR J. EGGIMANArt, 83, died in Independence, MO, Jan. 25, 90. He was born in Jamestow, MO, andmoved to the K.C. area in 1040. He was a Flight Engineer for TWA before he retired.He was a member of the St. Luke's United Church of Christ and a Mason. He is sur-vived by his wife, Catherine, of the home.

DUDLEY G. GRIMESDud saw combat action during World War II as an aircraft commander flying B-17'sover Germany. On return from overseas he flew for your editor at Kingman Air ForceBase, Arizona. He joined Trans World Airlines as a Flight Engineer in 1945 andwas based in San Francisco until retirement.

JOHN A. KIEFERJohn, 72, died 12 April. Born in Milwaukee he dropped out of St. Thomas Collegein Minnesota to join the Army Air Corps during World War II. A colonel at 26,he flew military supplies from India to Merrill's Marauders, who were fightingJapanese forces in China. He held 4 Distinquished Flying Crosses, 2 Air Medalsand a Presidential Citation. He joined TWA after the war.

Capt. Kiefer once built an airplane in his garage and gave it to the StanfordFlying Club. He was an avid fisherman and interested in ecology. Jack is survivedby his wife, Marie, a son, John R. and a daughter, Janine Karras.

PAUL THOMPSONPaul was born in Gallatin, TX, and moved to K.C. area in 1945. Veteran pilot ofWorld War II. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, 1 son & 1 daughter.

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CAPTAIN JAMES A. MCINTYREAWARD OF MERITT

TARPA - 1990

Captain James A. McIntyre was presented theT ARPA Award of Merit plaque at the 1990 con-vention banquet in Hershey, Pennsylvania, onApril 9.

Having already received the Airline PilotsAssociation Air Safety Award in 1985, thisrecognition by TARPA of Captain McIntyre'sactivities and accomplishments over manyyears seemed espcially timely and well-deserved.

Almost 30 years of McIntyre's career hasbeen devoted to study and research in thepromotion of airline safety and in the accidentinvestigation field. Now in retirement,he is still Chairman of the ALPA Profession-al Standards Committee. He is also activelyinstructing in "Human Performance" consid-erations for the National TransportationSafety Board (NTSB) and engaged in ALPAstudies of methods for the handling ofsurviving crew members after an accident.

Another of McIntyre's concerns has beenthe carriage of hazardous materials oncargo and passenger aircraft. Workingwith pilots from other airlines, thegroup succeeding in getting Congressto pass the 1975 Hazardous MaterialsAct.

In another area he is active in the im-plementation of the new concept of "crewcoordination", now called Cockpit ResourceManagement (CRM). Pan American and manycommuter carriers are indoctrinating theircrews in this new philosophy.

Jim started with TWA in 1953, was recalledto the Navy from 1961 to 1964, and retiredfrom TWA in October, 1987. He and his wife,Anna (an avid skier), and their four children,live in the area of Deerfield, New Hampshire.The oldest son, James S., is a Boeing 747Check Engineer for TWA.

A more complete story of Jim's career waspublished in the AIRLINE PILOT, ALPA'smagazine, in July, 1986. With ALPA's per-mission, this well-written story by RobertMoorman appears on the following pages.

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CAPT. JAMES A. McINTYRE

By Robert Moorman

Accident investigator,flight security expert,all-around safety workerwins Air Safety Award.

T WA Capt. JamesA. McIntyre isfond of one story

that exemplifies his elan vital—hisphilosophy toward flying and airsafety.

It occurred in June 1984.McIntyre was piloting a B-747jumbo jet from Boston to Rome, arun he had made numerous timesbefore. On board was recentlyappointed Archbishop ofBoston Bernard J. Law,who was enroute to Rometo receive from the popethe pallium—the officialsymbol of his new office.

Thinking it would be a nicegesture, McIntyre asked theflight attendant to see if the newarchbishop would like to see aB-747 cockpit. Known to be aneager flyer, Law gathered up hisrobes and made his way to theflight deck.

"I'll never forget the look on hisface," remembers McIntyre, "whenhe got to the cockpit and saw whowould be flying this big machine?'

Before the prelate (who has sincebeen made cardinal) could utter aword, the diminutive McIntyrepiped up, "It's O.K., your Eminence.This bird has got power steering,and anyway the company pays me

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to fly it, not to drag it behind me."The quips made Law burst intolaughter.

"We got along real well afterthat," recalls McIntyre.

That sense of humor and anattitude that any problem issolvable has served McIntyre wellduring his piloting career, much ofwhich has been devoted to servingon various ALPA air-safety-relatedcommittees. A second-generationScottish-American with a squarejaw, a colorful vernacular, and awry sense of humor, McIntyre will

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receive ALPA's Air Safety Awardfor 1985—the highest air safetyaward given by the association.

Established in 1957, ALPA's AirSafety Award is bestowed uponthose pilots who have madeoutstanding contributions in thefield of air safety. It is ALPA'ssecond highest award overall, nextto the Gold Medal Award, which isgiven for heroism. McIntyre joins acadre of 39 past Air Safety Awardwinners, including the firstrecipient, Capt. Ernest Cutrell ofAmerican Airlines, one of the princi-

pal designers and proponents of thecenterline approach light system.

The award crowns a 33-yearcareer in commercial aviation.McIntyre began flying in the early1940s in an open cockpit trainer ona dirt airstrip then called NorthBeach Airport near New York City.

Today the dirt is concrete. And theairport's name has been changed toLaGuardia.

"The next thing you know, he'llwant to be a pilot," McIntyreremembers his mother telling his

dad when their son arrived homeafter his first flying experience.

She was right. Shortly thereafter,McIntyre joined the Navy and flewSpad ADs and Privateers duringthe Korean conflict. Afterward, hereturned home to New York toprepare for medical school. But itwasn't to be. After his father diedsuddenly, McIntyre secured aposition with Pan Am, flyingDouglas DC-4s throughout SouthAmerica, and DC-6s to Africa.After one year of continenthopping, he was employed by TWA

on August 10, 1953, where he hasremained to this day.

McIntyre has amassed more than20,000 hours of flight time in justabout every aircraft TWA hasoperated: Martin 404s, DC-4s,DC-6s, DC-7s, L-1011s , B-707s,B-727s, B-747s, and the famed tri-tail Lockheed Constellation or"Connie," which McIntyre calls oneof the strongest planes ever built.He also flew a relic, TWA's lastDC-3, operated as a spare-enginecarrier.

McIntyre was one of the fewTWA pilots called upon for severalinaugural flights of the Lockheed1649 Super Constellation duringthe late 1950s. Scheduling theseflights was difficult at timesbecause then TWA ChairmanHoward Hughes would borrow theairplane and not return it for days."He was always pulling stunts likethat," recalls McIntyre. "Brilliant,but an odd character."

On December 7, 1961, McIntyrewas recalled to the Navy anddispatched to Hawaii, where hehauled everything from Alaskanearthquake victims to handgrenades around the South Pacificin C-118s. Three years later, hereturned to TWA and began his airsafety work in earnest as Council41 safety chairman and TWAMaster Executive Council accidentinvestigation coordinator.

From 1967 through 1970,McIntyre edited TWA's Flite Facts,an operations and flight safetypublication, and draftedspecifications for TWA's newlyestablished Flight SafetyDepartment. He initiated some ofthe guidelines for ALPA's AccidentInvestigation Board and provided aformat for on-site investigators.Those guidelines have becomeALPA's and TWA's benchmarks forconducting accident investigations.

In 1967, McIntyre participated inhis first TWA accidentinvestigation. It involved a midaircollision of a DC-9 and a BeechBaron over Urbana, Ohio. Histenacity for getting results and hisdetective-like acumen helped ingetting the Federal AviationAdministration to establish auniversal 250-knot speed limit forall aircraft below 10,000 feet, aswell as the mandatory use oftransponders in light businessaircraft.

Flight security workMcIntyre subsequently turned his

attention to flight security becauseof the rash of hijackings of U.S.aircraft to Cuba during the late1960s and early 1970s. In 1972, he

OPPOSITE: Capt. James A. McIntyre reacts to news of his award.ABOVE: TWA Chief Accident Investigator McIntyre, seated at right,other TWA MEC accident investigation committee members, and anALPA staffer observe a computer analysis of flight data recorderprintouts in the FDR laboratory at ALPA headquarters. (1982 photo).

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■ "In my estimation, theworst thing to happen toaviation and air safety isthe ascendancy of theHarvard M.B.A."

McIntyre's safety work began in the U.S. Navy. Here he prepares foran F14 Tomcat flight from Miramar Naval Air Station near San Diego.

succeeded Capt. Tom Ashwood aschairman of the TWA MECAircraft Security Committee. Thefollowing year, McIntyre wasappointed to ALPA's FlightSecurity Committee, and hebecame one of that committee'smost productive and inventivemembers.

Costs to the airlines fromhijackings were astronomical in theearly 1970s, remembers McIntyre.Unlike today's hijackings. whichare carried out by professionalterrorists, early acts of air piracywere done mostly by "nuts anddisgruntled Cubans."

TWA and ALPA teamed up todevise a plan to reduce air piracy.McIntyre was instrumental indeveloping the "sterile concourse"concept, which involves havingpassengers pass through a singlepoint of entry, which branches outto various concourses leading toflights. This eliminates costly andinefficient screening at each gate.At the mouth of the single entryare magnetometers and X-raymachines.

The early detection systems hadstart-up problems. The airlines dida lot of preparatory work in gettinga sterile concourse operational atJohn F. Kennedy InternationalAirport; but on the first trial run,"we found the magnetometersdidn't work," McIntyre recalls."Everyone was in a panic.

"I said to them, `Look, we maynot get another opportunity likethis. Put some blinking Christmaslights around the magnetometers,and set off the alarm every once ina while to let the people knowsomething is happening." '

All parties agreed to thetemporary plan of faking it untilthe magnetometers could be fixed."I think it was the right decision,"defends McIntyre. "That day theairport security people found eighthandguns in the men's john."

TWA's voluntary "sterileconcourse" plan and the use ofmetal detectors soon became anindustry standard and were latermandated by law.

Hazardous materialWhen the hijackings tapered off,

McIntyre found a new challenge, asis his style. His interest was piquedby two Ozark pilots, Capts. DonDunn and Jim Eckols, who werewalking a lonely beat around thenation's capitol, trying to getCongress to do something aboutthe mounting problem of carryinghazardous materials on cargo andpassenger aircraft.

Admits McIntyre: "At first, likemost people, I didn't believe them.Then I took a look in some airlinercargo bays. Damn, it made my hairstand on end. Radioactive isotopesfor power plants, explosives, acidsthat could eat through steel. Keepin mind, this was stuff you couldn'tlegally carry on a bus or train.

"I remember Delta had an in-stance in which industrial isotopeswere improperly packaged on oneof its aircraft and they contami-nated the whole airplane for days.It was a system out of control."

Despite the unflagging efforts ofMcIntyre, Dunn, Eckols, and therest of ALPA's HazardousMaterials Committee, a tragedyhad to occur before FAA andCongress would act. On November3, 1973, a Pan Am B-707-321Ccrashed just short of Runway 33 at

Boston's Logan InternationalAirport, killing all three crewmembers.

The National TransportationSafety Board determined that16,000 pounds of deadly acidsenroute to Scotland had beenimproperly stored in a wooden boxpacked with sawdust. As theaircraft crossed over northernMaine, the nitric acid ate throughthe wooden container, starting adeadly chain of fires that sent toxicfumes and smoke to the flightdeck. The aircraft crashed on shortfinal into Logan, a tragedy thatclearly could have been prevented.

The issue finally came to a headwhen ALPA created the S.T.O.P.(Safe Transport of People) program.McIntyre helped Dunn and Eckolstake on the nation's biggestchemical companies to get a lawpassed that would prohibit certainhazardous materials from beingcarried by aircraft.

"You can't believe the pressurewe were up against," saysMcIntyre. "We were tangling withthe likes of DuPont, Triple M,Union Carbide. These companieshad guys making $100,000 a yearwhose sole purpose was to try tomake us look bad. They didn'tsucceed, and we won a victory on

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behalf of our passengers andcrews."

In 1974, Congress passed theHazardous Materials Act; one yearlater President Gerald Ford signedit into law. Dunn and Eckols wereboth given ALPA's prestigious AirSafety Award for 1973. McIntyrewas elated that some of his wordswere part of the bill and that hehad helped create an industry-widestandard for carrying hazardousmaterials. TWA has not nad onesingle hazardous materials incidentsince the company signed itsagreement with ALPA and the lawwas passed.

"Must say, I'm pretty proud ofbeing part of that," admitsMcIntyre. "It was one of the finestthings ALPA has ever done."

Flight safety and standardsIn 1975, he helped inaugurate

the joint ALPA/TWA Flight Safetyand Standards Committee. Thecompany, having just suffered adisastrous year for accidents andincidents, asked the committee toaudit the airline and find out whythese incidents were taking place.For 10 clays, the committeereviewed the maintenance andpiloting procedures on all types ofTWA aircraft around the world.

The committee found a numberof areas that needed correctiveaction. The auditing team notedthat some "wildcatting" was takingplace, with each pilot essentiallyoperating his own airline. Theauditors also found standardizationin the cockpit and in maintenanceprocedures to be sporadic.Moreover, a few captains were"flying solo," a tendency on manyairlines at the time. And the teamfound that the flight engineer wasvirtually ignored as part of thecrew. All that changed.

As a result of the audits, TWAbecame a model for standardizedmaintenance and pilotingprocedures. It also developed aneffective crew coordinationmanagement system. McIntyre wasinstrumental in instituting asystem whereby the Flight Safety

and Standards Committee wouldmeet at least twice a year to dis-cuss air safety. FAA has cited theseongoing meetings as an effectivesafety communications tool.

McIntyre, a graduate of ColumbiaUniversity, is currently vice-chairman of ALPA's HumanPerformance Committee, a memberof ALPA's Accident InvestigationBoard, coordinator of ALPA'sProfessional Standards Committee,chairman of the TWA MECAccident Investigation Committeeand its chief accident investigator,and an ALPA national spokesman.McIntyre was recently interviewedon ABC's Good Morning Americaabout international terrorism andwhat ALPA is doing to reduce it.

During his career, McIntyre hasgiven industry-wide papers andpublished numerous articles on airsafety in aviation trade magazines.His article "Should it Happen toYou" (Air Line Pilot, January1984) provides formal guidelines onwhat a pilot should do after anairliner incident or accident. Manypilots tell us they keep their copyof the article with their Jeppesencharts. The article was theforerunner to McIntyre's "TWAMEC Accident InvestigationHandbook," which was used soeffectively in June 1985 when TWAFlight 847 was hijacked for 17days. Other ALPA MECs now alsouse the handbook.

TWA Central Air SafetyChairman Dave Haase, one ofMcIntyre's proteges and chairmanof ALPA's Airport StandardsCommittee, credits McIntyre forencouraging young pilots toparticipate actively in air safetywork for the association.

Haase recalls one instance whenhe and McIntyre were working onan International Civil AviationOrganization Annex 13investigation involving a foreigncarrier's DC-10 that had run off theend of a runway at JFK. Theairline reportedly had majorproblems with procedural changesregarding crew callouts andapproach procedures.

"I remember he was quiteinfluential in that investigation,"recalls Haase. "Because of hisbackground as a member ofALPA's Human PerformanceCommittee and of ALPA's AccidentInvestigation Board, coupled withhis being a seasoned pilot, Jim wassuccessful in extracting theimportant parts of the evidenceand making sure they wereincluded in the record"

McIntyre is one of the ALPAAccident Investigation Boardmembers who assist newer ALPAmembers from regional and short-haul airlines with their accidentand incident investigations. He hasalso taught several ALPA basicaccident investigation sessionsdealing primarily with humanfactors and assistance for survivingcrews and their families.

McIntyre represents ALPA aschairman of the Society ofAutomotive Engineers FlightOperations Committee and serveson the National Aeronautics andSpace Administration AviationSafety Reporting System AdvisoryCommittee.

Although his airline career isentering its twilight stage,McIntyre will remain active as anair safety consultant and willcontinue to chronicle ways ofimproving air safety.

McIntyre ruefully admits that thebusiness of flying is not as muchfun as it once was. "These newentrepreneurs are not in love withaviation like the old pioneers were.Don't misunderstand me," explainsthe veteran pilot, "people likeTWA' s Howard Hughes,Continental's Bob Six, and PanAm's Juan Trippe were tough, butthey were aviation oriented andsafety conscious. Not so now.

"In my estimation, the worstthing to happen to aviation and airsafety is the ascendancy of theHarvard M.B.A."

McIntyre pauses after thethought. "But you can 't takeyourself too seriously; you mustkeep your sense of humor. If theyget that, you' ve lost."

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BY CHUCK HASLER

We have been real busy trying to iron out all the last minute detailsfor our Kenya Safari in May and the Scandinavia/Russia Cruise in June. Aspredicted the Safari is a sell out and we have a wait list. One sad note wasa call from Joe and Jean McCombs saying he had to have heart surgery ( heshould be well on the way to recovery by the time you read this ) and theywould have to cancel the Safari, after buying Safari clothes and startingto study the language. They both said that they would be ready to go thenext time.

We are working on our 1991 program ( 3 cruises ) and will implementthem all if enough interest is shown.JANUARY or FEBRUARY- Caribbean & Atlantic Cruise with the highlightgoing up ( and down )the Amazon River.END of APRIL - 18 day Panama Canal Cruise from San Juan to Los Angeleson the Star Princess.MID AUGUST or MID SEPT.(after the TARPA convention) A roundtrip cruiseto ALASKA from Vancover.

A rumor has started and I have been asked by many TARPA members if Iowned all or part of a Travel Agency. Thirty years ago I owned part interestin a small agency but since selling my interest (30 yrs. ago) I have neverset foot in the place again. All our trips are booked through The Travel Co.in Atherton, CA or Ventures in Belmont, CA, Both Interliner agencies.

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Colonel David A. Richwine, USMC,was recently selected for promotionto Brigadier General. Richwine iscurrently the Special Assistant andMarine Corps Aide to the Secretaryof the Navy. His parents are Capt.and Mrs. David W. Richwine.

A 1965 graduate of the Universityof Kansas, he was commissioned a Lt.in the U.S. Marine Corps through theNavy ROTC program. His initial dutyassignment was as an infantry platooncommander with the Third Battalion,Fourth Marine Regiment in Vietnam.

Graduated from flight training atWilliams AFB, AZ, in 1971 as a NavalAviator qualified in the F-4 Phantom.Subsequent duties with Fighter AttackSquadrons 232 & 212, and command ofFighter Attack Squadron 251 at theMarine Corps Air Station in Beaufort,South Carolina.

In addition to tours with opera-tional commands and headquartersstaffs, Colonel Richwine graduatedfrom the Air Command and StaffCollege (1979) and the National WarCollege (1985).

He commanded the Marine CorpsAir Station at Beaufort, SC, from1985 to 1987. He began his presentassignment in June 1988.

Colonel Richwine's personalawards include the Silver Star,Legion of Merit, Purple Heart andDefense Meritorious Service Medal.

He also wears the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation and theVietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm.

Father Dave says a couple of things that make his son's career a little bitunique are that he started out his service with two successive tours (17 months) asa combat infantryman in Vietnam, went through flight training as a Captain andearned both Air Force and Navy wings.

Our congratulations to Brigadier General David W. Richwine and his parents,David W. and Vi.

Your editor will take advantage of this space to express his sincere appeciationto Capt. Joseph A. Brown, Jr., for his service to us in TARPA as our President.

Joe is a calm and dedicated leader and I have enjoyed serving under him.He has been courteous, considerate, thoughtful and cooperative. TARPA has greatlybenefited from the service of this gentleman.

We are all praying for his speedy recovery.

Capt. Brown set the fashion for golf attire sometimes appearing in saddleoxfords, red knee length socks, green knickers, yellow shirt and checkered cap!

DAVID A RICHWINE

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EDITOR'S DESKTo Goldie Goldthorpe;

From Mrs. Ross Weaver - Dear Goldie: I wanted to let you know how much Iand the rest of Ross' family appreciate your TARPA article about his India trip.I have given each of his children and grandchildren a copy of the story - which,of course we heard about now and then over the years - but reading about it inprint and with the nice comments you made about Ross made it special. We all thankyou very much. Best regards,

Sincerely, Marjorie Weaver[Your editor flew some with Ross and served on the ALPA MEC with him and heartilyendorse Goldie's opinion of Captain Ross Weaver.]

And from Goldie;Dear A.T. - You mentioned once that Capt. Neuman Ramsey always called you

"Jones" since the time when you both were in the so-called "crew lounge" in thepeak of the rickety old hangar off 63rd Street in Chicago and a clerk woke youup and said, "You are Jones and you are to deadhead immediately to Fort Wayne.."As you explained: "I did so, naturally, and ever since Neuman has called me Jones".Well, Crew Sked certainly couldn't complain about your cooperation, "A.T" Jones.

Anyway, this brought back memories of that same, rickety old hangar and theshaky stairway to the second floor rear where the offices were. I worked therejust before World War II as a radio operator. In those days the CGO midwatch consistedof a dispatcher, then called a Flight Superintendent, a meteorologist and a radioman.It was a close knit, informal group especially informal when a Flying Flt. Sup'twas dispatching.

Back then TWA had two types of dispatchers (1) the ground based type usuallya former meteorologist and (2) the flying type, Captains who alternated betweenflying the line and dispatching. It was usually, although not always, more funworking with the flyboys. (Forgive me, Parky)

One night about 3 a.m. things were quiet at the Chicago Municipal Airportbefore it became Midway. One of the flying fit. supers, I think it was Ben Dallybut it might have been Marv Horstman, they both had a lively sense of humor, washolding down the dispatcher's desk. The weatherman, who I'll call Orville becausethat wasn't his name, was dozing at his station and I was the radio op on duty.

Ben (or Marv) was taking it easy, feet on desk chatting with the maintenanceforeman when he spotted Orville now sound asleep. He motioned for me to come over.He had a plan. I was to wake Orville up and tell him that the Tower had calledsaying there was a lot of "franistan on runway four". Then Ben and I and the foremanwould peer out of the north window toward the field.

All went according to plan and a somewhat groggy Orville joined us at thewindow, face pressed against the glass, staring into the early morning darkness.But somebody couldn't supress a chuckle and Orville suddenly woke up. After allhe wasn't stupid...just sleepy.

He straightened up, strode over to the hot line and before anyone could stophim yelled into the phone: "Hello Tower? If you think there's a lot of franistanon four take a good look at all that portison on thirty one!" BANG.

From R. C. & Pat Downing;We came across this not long ago and thought you might find it interesting

and as we did. The front is stamped "Southwest Air Fast Express. It was writtenby Larry Fritz and on the front flyleaf he had taped an article from the TulsaTribune entitle; "Flabby Flesh Flees Before This Reducing Exerciese". His handwrittennote at the top - "Suggest you read this and TRY".

R. C. worked for Safeway from September 1929 until October 1930 when Americanbought the Company.

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EDITOR'S DESKLetter from Downings continued;

Another thanks to you and all who contribute talent and effort in our behalf.We appreciate it.

Pat Downing[Your editor wrote and thanked them for the article. It is interesting but voluminousso will print it later as I know it will merit the attention of a lot of you.I remember R.C.'s work in ALPA and John Carroll complimentarily dubbing him theSilver Fox.]

* * * * * *Most of the pictures in here are by John Happy and we are very grateful for

his work. There are some by Larry Fauci and Dick Guillan. Thanks to these peopleand to Ed Betts for his valuable contributions.

From Lum Edwards;You're doing a great job on TARPA TOPICS. Know it must take up a lot of your

time but is also must be rewarding to hear how much everyone enjoys it. Talkedto Bob Dunn, Flight Crew Administrator at LAX, day before yesterday. He told methat he is retiring and has already sent in his check to subscribe to TARPA TOPICS.He said that he has been reading someone else's copy and it really made it possibleto keep track of people he hadn't see for some time. Our best to Betty.

[Thanks for the pat on the head, Lum. I am only carrying the job that mygood friend, Al Clay, started and handled so well.]

* * * * * *We had an article in the November issue entitled "Remember Pearl Harbor" whichI wrote and should have signed it. Have had compliments and some criticism. Iunderstand there were no acts of sabotage directly traceable to those of Japaneseorigin. We also know our Japanese-Americans distinguished themselves in Americanuniforms as real fighters and winners of many medals for valor. In peacetime relocatingthose people would certainly have been unlawful but it was war and rights andlaws were set aside sometimes in hysteria.

The following from Don Roquemore; The article "Remember Pearl Harbor" wasunsigned but I'll bet a dime to a doughnut that you wrote it knowing how proudyou are to be an American and had a chance to defend this land of ours.

Don went to the first 12 grades at San Pedro, CA, which in the 20's and 30'swas a fishing and farming town. I knew many Japanese and had many Japanese friendsand after asking them several times I finally got permission from their Jujitsuinstructor to let me join the class 2 nights a week. Upon entering the gym everyonebowed to the Japanese flag, Hirohito and some other pictures on the wall of digni-taries of the Japanese government. I have forgotten who they were, it has beenso long ago, but the devotion and patriotism to Japan was instilled in them. Theclass was a dollar a night. Some time during the evening everyone would pass bya big oriental vase and drop his dollar in. No check off system, just honor. Ibelieve all of the students were American born and some third generation. TheJapanese were so dedicated to their parents that I have always believed that mostof them would have fought for Japan if we were invaded.

After I went in the service I received several letters from a classmate inone of the camps in the midwest and she always said they were treated good andhad whatever they needed in the way of food, shelter and entertainment. I firmlybelieve it was necessary to isolate the Japanese in case we were invaded. It istoo bad that some people who were not born until after the war or were too youngto remember it, thought that we mistreated them although I understand some didlose some personal belongings in the move.

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EDITOR'S DESKFrom Hank Gastrich dated 3 Feb.;

I was pleasantly amused to receive your Christmas card a few days ago. Iagree with everything you had to say about the mail service and you weren't referringto the El Cajon area...which is the "Bermuda Triangle" for service. Once I thoughtit would be a nice gesture to send Christmas cards in July; to sort of keep thespirit of Christmas alive. Now I suspect it would be a good idea to do that sothey are received by December. [Editor, on return from Hershey, had a Christmascard returned from Oklahoma City which had been mailed from here 19 December.Had W. instead of N. in street address.]

Looking forward to your February issue which I will probably receive in mid-March. As I said before, each issue is like walking into a TWA Flight Ops office,circa 1955-65, when it was still a pleasure to walk into a flight ops.

Have a job with John King writing FAA test training manuals with a most viablesalary. Was fortunately able to and happy to help a couple of TWA pilots as wellas some friends from other airlines to pass their ATP or FE writtens. Also amproject manager for our new A & P, General, Powerplants, Airframes training kit.We supplied 47% of the pilots taking the Private, Commercial or Instrument writtentests with training aids in 1988, according to FAA figures.

Says he is a very lucky man in good health with five kids and 8½ grand kidsthat respect me. Our Company, King Accelerated Schools of San Diego, has a fullyequipped Piper Archer which can use at will so took Iris to Las Vegas recently.this plane will be given away in July at Oshkosh.

I'm happy to be remembered from one fine group of pilots, a different breedfrom the button pushers of today. Most sincerely, Hank

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Left to right

PAT PATRICK

HARRY STITZEL

R. W. GOLDTHORPE

TARPA 90

HERSHEY

GOLF TERMSGross: A player's score before his handicap is deducted. Also your opinion of

his game.Handicap: The number of strokes a player receives to adjust his scoring ability.

The golf course is the only place where a handicap is not a handicap.Hook: A shot that goes to the left. Once hit by William F. Buckley, who was so

embarrassed he immediately gave up golf.

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EDITOR'S DESKFrom Jim McClure of Dayton, Tenn.;

I thought you might be interested in my little project of the past six yearsso I'm enclosing a picture of my granddaughter. She made All-State and is signedby Florida State University, but, best of all, she is a straight A student. Wehaven't missed a single game of hers and this involved a mite of traveling. Thatled me into keeping the old cars up to a high standard and the TWA ground schooltraining really paid off. I am astounded at the progress in cars the last 10 yearswhen they inserted computers into the system.

I'm still into the big 70's cars with a 76 Lincoln, 74 Buick Electra, 72Impala convertible and a 64 Chrysler New Yorker. These big old engines reallymove, especially since I've converted to HEI ignition on the Buick and removedthe AIR and EGR. That really makes the difference even if it makes the SierraClub and the E.P.A. unhappy.

I won't be able to make Hershey as I have a grandson, Christ's brother, pitchingjunior college ball and I'll be seeing his games all spring and summer.

[She's straight A looks, too, Jim]

Herald-News photo/Scott Miller

DERLAK, CAMERON JERSEY NUMBERS RETIREDRhea County High School's most prolific basketball scoring tandem Christy Derlak (shown above withher grandparents Jim and Betty McClure) and Jan Cameron (left, in region action against Brainerd) werehonored at the annual winter sports banquet Tuesday, March 13 by having their jersey numbers retired.Derlak scored a school record 2,386 points as a four-year starter at Rhea County, and was recentlyselected first-team All-State by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Cameron collected 2,280points in her four-year career at RCHS, and helped guide the Eaglettes to sub-state appearances in1988 and 1990. The Eaglettes completed the 1989-90 season with a 26-6 record, best in the school'sgirls basketball history.

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Ed Betts' article on the Martins reminded your editor of a meeting the ALPASafety Committee had once with the Company. Bob Adickes was Chairman of the committeeand he callled me his Martin expert. Nice title, eh? I recall others at the meet-ing were Frederickson, Bert Cooper and Ray Dunn. When it came my turn I broughtup the subject of messed up landings due to not all the flaps coming down althoughselected to be in that position and this would happen in the flare resultingin bounces, porpoising etc.

Ray Dunn seemed to pooh pooh the idea saying they would bring the reportedwing flap unloading valve to Kansas City and find nothing wrong with them sohe didn't think there was a problem. Whereupon I said that if there wasn't aproblem then they were certainly wasting a lot of the Company's money and proceededto give the statistic where a certain Martin had 5 wing flap unloading valveschanged in 4 days. Frederickson turned to Ray Dunn and said it looks like youhad better get on a fix. Ray a little later reported to me they had found theproblem in that the unloading valves delivered to TWA were coming with threedifferent settings. I think that cured the landing problem, at least, most ofthe time for me. I always found Ray Dunn to be most cooperative and open in hisdealings with me on safety and maintenance items.

Another problem I reported Ray engineered out of existence. On final approachin rain the final flap setting would rob the hydraulic and stop the wipers. Hissolution was larger supply lines to the wipers and rerouting.

ED BETTSBOB SPRINGERAndy Mcllwraith

Ed tells Charlie and A.T. - "Twas a great convention and I hope you enjoyedit as well as I did.Russ Drosendahl and I got off to a rather inauspicious startwhen we first arrived in a snowstorm at PHI, but 15 miles west it was clear. Ourreturn to PHL was CAVU but by the time the flight departed it was raining andthe flight delayed over an hour. The editorial staff wishes to express its sincereappreciation to Capt. Betts for his substantial contribution to the success ofour publication. Subscriptions continue to increase.

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EDITOR'S DESKFrom the desk of Dick Beck;

A.T. - Many thanks for your thoughtful note. So sorry to hear about EddieWells and Joe McCombs. Guess at our ages, when we get one pain cured, anotherache appears.

Since you said you've never been hospitalized nor hardly ever had a cold,you must have spent a long time picking out your parents!

Incidentally, I recently read an article where a Professor Johnson, an animalnutrition scientist at Colorado State University, determined that a cow of averagesize puts out about 300 quarts of methane gas PER DAY. He calculated the total.annual world cow methane output to be 50 million metric tons! I have no idea howthis compares with mule exhaust. In any case, it sure is one helluva lot of gas!

After my two cataract operations, I hope I'll be able to see around cornersand behind trees.

Best to you and all of the guys, Dick[Dick had to cancel Hershey account surgery on his eyes]

A note from Chuck Hasler;Thank you for all the nice publicity [Re TARPA TOURS] in the TOPICS. Pat

says you put too many pictures of her in the book. See you in Hershey, Best regards.

Betti Wind says;Well, I'm back from the bowling trip to Tampa. I bowled badly, but the trip

was fun except for the fact my ears plugged up on landing. They're only now beginningto feel normal - not quite. Four of us drove to Ormond Beach in a rented car andspent from Sunday to Wednesday with my sister. My two brothers also live there,so it was sort of party time. Budd and Mel have a condo right on the edge of theocean. My friends enjoyed the ocean and the pools. My sun and skin problem keptme indoors. I've ruled out that sort of thing so completely that it doesn't botherme anymore. The dip in the ocean would have been nice. One of the girls worksfor the phone company here. They faxed us 6 free passes to Disney World whichthe four of us, my sister and my sister-in-law used to spend the whole day atEpcot Center.

I plan to give the mailing labels to the TARPA shirt girl today. They shouldbe sent very soon. By the way, Tampa is surely not the same city we knew in "51!Remember, the airport was only a shack in the field then? Not now! We stayed atthe Airport Ramada and found it to be a good place.

Hope the tennis stuff is useable. Mickey wrote all the names and they seemlegible . [The Winds and Humbles spent a year based at MacDill Field, Tampa]

Parky says;I missed not being able to come to Hershey. [Granddaughter's marriage] Here

is a little bit of filler humor you might use. More & more people are lookingto Washington for leadership. Unfortunately, he died in 1799.

I'm going to call Frank Busch and verify a comment about his flying to Floridawith a Delta Captain being the pilot, but Frank doing all the flying with oneeye and partially still crippled from his light stroke. He sounded great.

Bill Dixon to Joe Brown;I had a little accident and much to my regret will not be able to attend

the TARPA convention.June and I are both sorry about this, as we were really looking forward to

the get-together and had planned to take 2 of the tours.

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EDITOR'S DESKBill Dixon continued;

Also I was pleased at the thought of representing the TWA Seniors for DorothyRush. More than anything, I was anticipating seeing many of my old friends. (Evenan ex-chief pilot has some friends!).

Last Sunday, March 18, our daughter-in-law and her two children and our daughterand her 3 children were visiting us and I foolishly decided to join a last minuteFrisbee game. In making a wild grab, I stumbled and fell flat on my face in thedriveway. I ended up a bloody mess. My glasses were broken, one front tooth wasbroken completely off, my lips were badly lacerated and I broke my right wrist,plus assorted bruises. June and my daughter-in-law rushed me to a nearby FirstCare medical office and I was there about two hours being cleaned up, stitchedup, X-Rayed and lastly, a cast was put on my right arm.

I had to cancel my Hershey reservations and left a message on Vic Hassler'sphone to cancel my tour and dinner reservations. Since it appears I will be electedpresident of the TWA Seniors Club in June, perhaps I will be able to attend oneof your future board meetings. Now if I can just stay healthy until June.

Kindest regards, Bill[Bill, June is already with you!, A.T.]

From George Duvall;Dear A.T. - Bob Berle sent me the enclosed poem and I thought it quite approp-

iate and you might like to print it in the TARPA TOPICS. Joyce and I are planning tobe at Hershey and will look forward to seeing you there.

[Cramped for space this time, George, but will probably use it later. Spoketo you and that was about all at Hershey. I always come away from our reunionswondering why I didn't have time to visit more.]

* * * * * *From the illustrious Gene Exum from Tennessee;

Dear A.T. - The letter from you and Betty greatly appreciated. It reallybrought back some fond memories of our Newark base. Wouldn't the pilot group nowlike to have the freedoms we had as pilots and a management to back them up?

I am afraid the management group now thinks if we can't fire him we are notdoing our job.

As for my health, I really am in good shape except for the blood clot inthe left retinea which is permanent. The other problem was prostate. The goodnews I found out last Friday is no cancer, just infection, so am on the antibioticschedule.

Sue and I try to play golf 3 or 4 times a week and the rest of the time Sueworks in real estate and I do some P.R. work for a small company in Florida. TWAoverhaul base is my best customer.

Your reference to all the ice we hauled one time brought back a lot of memoriesof my days at Newark.

I really enjoy the TARPA magazine and worry that you and the other dedicatedfellows will decide to pack it in. You really do a great job and I personallythank you for the time you spend on it. Betty is a super gal to put up with it.

Sue and I belong to a country club called Melrose on Defuskie Island justoff shore from Hilton Head and try to go down about 3 times a year so maybe wecan get by your place sometime.

It really would be nice if we could get our hands on our B fund before Carldoes, wouldn't it?

Many thanks for your letter and our best to both of you. As ever, Gene[The reference to ice is about the time I was flying co-pilot with Gene from Chicagoback to Newark where we were based. I have never seen so much ice the whole trip.It would accumulate, we would slow down, then Capt. Exum would turn on the de-icer boots and break it off. We had so much accumulated when we landed at Newarka whole big pile fell off. Don't remember who made the crash landing.

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EDITOR'S DESKParky again;

Here's the latest news in today's Kansas City Star. It does look rough andthe only good solution would be a new owner but the airline business this year ismighty rough with fuel costs up and loads down. It seems to me that for over 60years we have been going through this stress. Some good times and then some timeswhen we almost went bankrupt. It appears to me that unless we can find a buyerfor the airline, we will reduce the airline and maybe go under if the employeesdon't take a cut. It was about that way when Hertz owned us and Jack Frye andPaul Richter wanted out - they went out to see Howard Hughes to see if they couldpersuade him to buy P.A.T. and Hughes said, "Why not buy TWA?'. He did and theystayed with the Company.

Icahn has already sold PARS, then has several other companies spun off likethe TWA printing shop which is now the TWA Printing Company and the airline hasto buy all their printing from the Printing Company.

I still love the Company and have sold more International business this yearthan ever before. I could also sell a lot of PHX, LAX and SFO business but youcan't ask folks to fly to STL and turn around.

I also like Southwest Airlines and recommend it to non-competitive routes.Now has 7,000 employees - are all union, and yet they are all "family" and makinga profit. I don't know how their contracts compare to the rates on TWA. My tripshave been great - the friendliness and courtesy of the pilots and cabin crewshave been fine.

[Parky, I don't know about pay rates, either, but after the reported 40%cut TWA's pilots took to help Icon capture TWA I don't think they are in the moodfor further concessions. Editor]

From Lars Lundstrom;Dear A.T. & Betty - May I say it was a great pleasure to finally have met

you both.I enjoyed the convention very much, to have seen so many familiar faces,

it was a treat, I had not seen Andy McIlwraith in 30 years.As I remarked to others, I thought Joe Grant won the beauty prize, for at

82 he looked just like the day I had last seen him, this having been before hisretirement.My "automobiling" to and from Hershey went well, having ducked into Staunton onthe way up, only to find 5½ inches of snow on my car the next morning.

in closing I would like to say how much I enjoy your writing, your homespunhumor both in person and written, and most of all, your dedication to TARPA andwe belongers "out in the boonies".

My congratulations to you both for a job well done and may I wish you wellin the days ahead as "Kaptain Karl" deals his devious deck

Sincerely - Lars* * * * * *

J. T. is Happy down in Haines City;'Twas nice seeing you and all the guys in Hershey. Was very sorry Joe Brown,

Harry Jacobsen, Bart Anderegg, George Long and Phil Hollar were unable. They miss-ed a good meet.

The reason I am writing is to give special recognition to Russ Derickson forvolunteering, if nominated, to do the TARPA Presidency one more time. Due to JoeBrown's surgery, (Joe had agreed to one more term), and the surgery Joe McCombshad before the Convention, it could have been a can of worms. I, for one, reallyappreciate, after all the work Russ has done for the guys in TARPA, volunteeringyet another year of his very busy time.

Some of us just do not have the patience, the experience, the persistance,the desire and the many talents it takes to keep an organization like TARPA growingand getting bigger and better all the time. To do this would be a piece of cakeif all the Officers and BOD were highly paid positions - BUT -Volunteers? My hatis off to Russ Derickson and all the rest.

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BITS ABOUT THE HERSHEY CONVENTIONFrom Vic Hassler, Chairman;

Dear A.T. - Enclosed is a list of all the people that attended the 1990TARPA Convention.

If you have time, please extend my personal thanks to your lovely wife,Betty, for her help at the registration desk.

I also wish to express my deepest gratitude to my daughter, Ann Deitrich,in the TARPA magazine for her help in setting up the computer work, lots of freeprinting and helping me with all the articles that were sent into the TARPA TOPICS.She extended no less than 40 to 50 hours of her time making entries into thecomputer which laid all the groundwork to make the Convention the success thatit was.

The reason I ask you to do the above is because I am not a typist and thoughtyou could attach the above to the special thanks to all Convention Chairmen.

Hope you got to see the Strasburg railway and railroad museum on your wayhome. [I did, Vic, but on Sunday while Betty worked at the registration desk.Rode on the steam train which has been in existence since 1832 and really enjoyedthe Pennsylvania Railroad Museum.]

If all goes well, I will be leaving for ports south on April 20th and takea break from all of this convention work. I'll pay all the bills and write therest of my resume's when I return.

Nice seeing you again and working with you and I'll be ready to do anotherconvention in about 20 years.

* * * * * *Your editor can vouch for it being a most enjoyable get together at Hershey.

Hershey Lodge made wonderful accomadations for such an occasion. Vic Hasslerdeserves much praise for running such a fine show.

We arrived on the sixth. Next morning it was snowing heavy but cleared upshortly and the weather was nice for the rest of the time although rather cool.

Our president, Joe Brown, was unavoidably detained having just undergonea by-pass operatin. First Vice President, Joe McCombs, came to act in Brown'sstead even though he had problems of his own including the fact Miss Jean hadjust broken her ankle. After chairing the Board of Directors meeting on the seventhMcCombs had to leave the next day as he wasn't feeling well so Russ Derickson,Past President, chaired the remainder of the meetings.

Meetings starting at eight a.m. three mornings in a row made a very tightschedule for those of us on the Board.

As we had visited Gettysburg and Hershey before, we only went on the Lancastertour which was most enjoyable having a fantastic smorgasbord for lunch and atour of the Amish country. It was quite a coincidence when our tour guide showedus the house TWA Captain and TARPA member,Gid Miller, was born and raised in.

Will touch some highlights about the reunion as some will be covered elsewhere.Mike Ferraro, Vice President of the Retired Airline Pilots Association addressedour business meeting. Understand he will soon become President of RAPA. He alsomentioned a RAPA sponsored tour on August 9 from Seattle to Vancouber for thefamous Abbottsford Air Show which Betty and I have signed up for.

Bob Thompson, Treasurer of our TWA Retired Pilots Foundation, spoke andhis report is elsewhere. They met April 17 for election of officers so hope weget a report in time for this issue.

I am sure you all remember Elvin Gooch, a ground school instructor for manyyears in TWA's Kansas City Training Department. Bill Kirschner, member of theTARPA Board of Directors, related an incident that happened in Gooch's class.It was the first afternoon class after most had lunched at Soapie's. Buck Buchananand Black Dog Davis were in the class. Bill said Buchanan went to sleep and wassnoring so loud Gooch asked Davis to wake him whereupon Black Dog said, "Youwake him, you put him to sleep".

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BITS ABOUT HERSHEY EVENT

Kent Scott, Chairman of the TWA ALPA MEC, told us about all that is goingon at TWA. This was of great interest to all in attendance. The situation mustbe frustrating especially to those who still fly the line.

Mrs. Jerrilea Currigan, President of the TWA Clipped Wings Association spokebriefly. They will have a museum at the TWA Credit Union at Kansas City. Their1991 convention will be held in K.C.

Dr. Lynn Smaha then gave a most interesting talk that held everyone's attention.He is a pilot, FAA Medical Examiner and a noted cardiologist with the GuthrieClinic and Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, just north of Williams-port. port. Using slides and bits of humor he told of the advances in aviationmedicine, the effects of alcohol and the need to stay healthy. He has gottenmany pilots back to flying after heart problems. Some of his recommendationswere to stay active, exercise, control blood pressure, proper diet and weightcontrol. Interesting to me, he said they had found smoking increases the stickinessof cholesterol thereby causing faster accumulation in the blood vessels. It wouldbe a great thing to have a video tape of his whole presentation..

Bob Dedman told us a little about the TWA contract with Nippon Airways.We have 12 crews based in SFO, 5 747's and adding 2 more next year. This is avery lucrative contract for TWA.

A list was read of those who had "Gone West" since last year's reunion andWillie Miller's name was accidentally read upon which Willie jumped up and loudlyproclaimed that it was news to him.

John Happy said he is happy in retirement and doesn't miss flying. Forgiveme if I do not quote him exactly but he said he arose at 707, finished shavingat 727, sat down to breakfast at 747 and finished reading the paper at 1011.Wonder if happy hour starts at 404?

A.. T. HUMBLES - TARPA TOPICS EDITORCHRIS & JIM ANDERSON

JACKIE BAKER

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HERSHEY CONVENTION

CONVENTION CHAIRMANWITH HIS

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

Left to right;

JOSIE NEALISDON NEALISKORKY YOUNGBLOODVON DURHAMVIC HASSLERMARGE THRUSHALICE MILLER

It was a most enjoyable occasion at Hershey for our TARPA convention. VicHassler deserves much praise for running such a fine shcw and he gave creditto his daughter and all his other helpers for their splendid assistance. AliceMiller headed up the registration desk. Hershey Lodge provided wonderful accomadationsand we found their help very courteous, efficient and accomadating.

Betty and A. T. Humbles arrived on the sixth. The next morning it was snowingheavy but cleared up and the weather was nice fcr the remainder of the time althoughrather cool. All tournaments went off okay though.

Our president, Joe Brown, was unable to attend due to being in the hospitalfor a by-pass operation. Joe McCombs , First Vice President, came to act in Brown'sstead even though he had medical problems of his own plus Miss Jean having justbroken her ankle. McCombs had to leave as he wasn't feeling well so Russ Derickson ,Past President, chaired the remainder of the meetings and banquet. Meetings startingat eight a.m. made a very tight schedule for those of us on the Beard of Directors.

Left to right;

Delores SmithBob SmithJohn GraverDiane Graver

Once again, BobSmith chaired theShooters Tournament.

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HERSHEY CONVENTION

KATHY & FRED MORSETOO BAD THIS ISN'T IN COLOR AS FREDHAS ON THE MOST BRILLIANT RFD SUIT !

ESTER & ROY BRISTERROY CHAIRED THE GOLF TOURNAMENT

VIC HASSLER&

JOHN HAPPY

John is the, officialConvention Photographer.Your editor is reallyappreciative of his finework.

Some of the commentsare Capt. Happy's own.

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HERSHEY CONVENTION

MICKEY WINDCHAIRMAN OF TENNIS TOURNAMENT

(That is Earl Heinrich looking intoMickey's ear.)

Your editor and Milton Michael Windspent 20 months together back in theAir Force during the Korean conflict.When we were based at MacDill AirForce Base, Tampa, Florida, our fellowcrewmen, on seeing us coming, wouldsay, "Here comes Humbles and Mumbles,the Gold Dust Twins. Mickey is onefine pilot and gentleman and we thinka lot of Mickey and Betti, our formerTWA Link instructor at LaGuardia butthat must go back too far for some ofyou young fellows.

Ev Green, Bartenders Ted & Larry and Chuck Hasler

We were all so very disappointed that Katie Buchanan was unable to be atHershey but hope we see her next year in Colorado Springs.

Ev Green has always helped with the hospitality room, however, he performsa vital function for us all as the TARPA Convention Site Chairman, also.

I guess Chuck Hasler was overseer of the hospitality bar this year and hasalways helped. He also, along with his lovely wife, Pat, heads up the TARPA TOURSwhich many have enjoyed. We wonder how many caught it last issue when I had picturesof Chuck and Pat and labelled him Vic. Probably no one but Chuck and Vic.

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HERSHEY CONVENTION

Martha Dill, Ulie Derickson, Jim McIntyre, Russ Derickson & Charles DillThese celebrities include our heroine of the infamous TWA 845 highjacking,Ulie. McIntyre, receipient of the TARPA Award of Merit for his years of servicein safety and accident investigation, Russ Derickson, our newly elected TARPAPresident, Past President of TARPA, longtime worker for his fellow pilots inALPA and former chief pilot at SFO. And, TARPA Secretary/Treasurer CharlieDill, long time worker in the TWA Seniors Club.

L to R

Larry FauciBill KirschnerBobbi KirschnerIlse Dedman

Bill is a valued memberof the TARPA Board ofDirectors.

Capt. Kirschner also hasthe distinction of beingmarried to a TAR HEEL!

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HERSHEY CONVENTION

7 April 1990

Cold Day in Hershey

MERCEDES AND BILL BROWN

Photos by J.T. Happy

8 April 1990

Hershey looking better.

Tom, Dick, Harry & Moe.

Where are the girls?

L to RJOE McCOMBS , TARPAFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

John Emmerton

Jane Blaney

Ford Blaney

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DR. LYNN SMAHAPILOT, CARDIOLOGIST AND FAA MEDICAL EXAMINERGAVE VERY INTERESTING TALK AT BUSINESS MEETING.

MIKE FERRAROVICE PRESIDENT OF THERETIRED PILOTS ASSOCIATION

NEUMAN RAMSEYTARPA INSURANCE CHAIRMAN

BOB SHERMANTARPA RETIREMENT & INVESTMENT COMMITTE

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HAL & DOTTIE MILLERHAL IS TARPA BOARD OF DIRECTORAND RAPA DELAGATE

MARY SPARROW

GIVING RUNDOWN ONCOLORADO SPRINGSSEPT. 1991

RICK MALINARIO & JOHN CALLAMAROFOTOG FAUCI SAYS "looking for some Sambuca"

WE SAY MAYBE GRAPPA?

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BOB BILLIAN

JEANNIE WHISENHUNT

DON PETERS

NANCY PETERS

RUSTY DAVIS

JEAN DAVIS

HELEN YOUNG

JIM YOUNG

MARJORIE GATTY

TONY GATTY

MARGERET ANDSELAND BUSHY

SIM LOWE

JACK BAKER

ED GRUBER

(Fotos by Fauci)

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1990 TARPA CONVENTION -- HERSHEY, PA

For this year's convention, we had 316 members in attendance, 295 of whichattended the banquet on Monday, April 9 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.Three different tours, all filled with good fun and good food, had the followingnumbers of participants: Hershey, 141; Lancaster, 136; and Gettysburg, 92.

THE WINNERS

Golf :Chairman: Roy BristerLow Gross -- Glen Blevins; 2nd -- "Dub" Youngblood

Low Net -- William Aman; 2nd -- Ford Blaney

Calloway -- Dick Conway

Closest to the Pin -- R. Lengel, Ford Blaney

Tennis:Chairman: Mickey Wind

Champions, Women -- Frances Rogers >>>Men -- Larry Fauci >>>

Finalists, Women -- Joan BertlesMen -- Bud Loury

Bridge:Chairman: Alice Strickler

1st place -- Kay Chichester2nd place -- Nancy Stone

Trap/SkeetChairman: Bob Smith

High Gun -- Bob Michel 98/100High Trap -- Earl Heinrich 46/50High Skeet -- (tie) John Happy 44/5C

Bob Smith 44/50

Special thanks to all convention chairmen:Registration: Alice MillerTrap/Skeet: Bob SmithTennis: Mickey WindBridge: Alice StricklerHospitality Room: Chuch Hasler and Ev GreenGolf: Roy BristerTransportation and Tours: Don and Josie Nealis

And also, thanks to the following for their diligent efforts behind theregistration desk: Von Durham, Margaret Thrush, Korky Youngblood, BettyHumbles, Dorothy Spencer, and Marge Luckey.

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1990 TARPA CONVENTION, HERSHEY, PA

AMAN, MARGUERITEAMAN, WILLIAMANDERSON, CHRISANDERSON, JIM *ATKINS, GWENATKINS, RICHARDBAINBRIDGE, BILLBAINBRIDGE, EVELYNBAKER, DONNABAKER, JACKBECK, DIANEBECK, TOM

BERTLES , JOANBERTLES, RAYMOND *BETTINGER, CLAUDE *BETTINGER, SONNIE*BETTS, EDBILLIAN, ROBERTBLANEY, FORDBLANEY, JANEBLESCH, BARBARABLESCH, BILLBLEVINS, GLENP.LEVINS, JEANNE MARIEBORDEN, BOBBORDEN, JOANBRISTER, ESTHERBRISTER, ROYBROME, DENT *

2, DAVEBROWN 2, JACKIEBROWN 3, ALLENEBROWN 3, BEN *BURTON, ROLANDBUSHY, MARGARETBUSHY, S.C.BYBEE, GINNIEBYBEE, JOHN *CALLAMARO, JOHN *CALLAMARO, PATCAPIN, GUYCHICHESTER, KAYCHICHESTER, STANCHRISTIANSEN, ROBERTCHRISTIANSEN, RUTHCLARKE, HAL *CONLEY, BILLCONLEY, PHYLLISCONWAY, ANNEMARIECONWAY, DICK

CRUICKSHANK, MARGARET

CRUICKSHANK, RICHARDDALE, HENRYDALE, MARIEDAVIES, DAVIDDAVIS, "RUSTY" RAYDAVIS, JEANDAY, CAROLDAY, RUSS *DEDMAN, BOBDEDMAN, ILSEDERICKSON, RUSSELLDERICKSON, ULRIKEDICK, DEEDICK, RICHARDDILL, CHARLESDILL, MARTHADORMAN, DONDORMAN, IRENEDREW, GEORGEDREW; MILLIEDROSENDAHL, RUSSELLDUFRESNE, JOANNEDUFRESNE, NORMDURHAM, VONDUVALL, GEORGE C.DUVALL, JOYCEDYER, CHICDYER, THELMAEDWARDS. FRANKEDWARDS, JENNIEFMMERTON, DONNAEMMERTON, JOHNESCOLA, ALICEESCOLA, DICKEVANS, DIANAEVANS, FLOYDEAUCI, JUDYFAUCI, LARRYFAULDS, CHRISFAULDS, DICKFERRARA, MICHAELFLOURNOY, RICHGATTY, MAJORIEGATTY, TONYGEISERT, PATGEISERT, ROYGLAZIER, FRANKGLAZIER, MARGEGOLDTHORPE, GOLDY

GOLDTHORPE, JOUAGRANT, JOSEPH *

GRANT, MARGAGRAVER, DIANEGRAVER, JOHNGREEN, EVERETTGRUBER, CLEONEGRUBER, EDGUILLAN, DICK*GUILLAN, PEGGYHAGGARD, WAYNEHALL, HOWARDHALL, KATHIEHAPPY, J.T.HARKINS, ELLYHARKINS, JIMHASLER, CHUCKHASS, BETTYHASSLER, VIC *

HATCHER, JOHNHATCHER, SALLYHAWKINS, WALTERHEINRICH, EARLHEINRICH, FRANCESHENDRICKSON, DORISHENDRICKSON, JOHNHENDRIX, CLAIREHENDRIX, JAMESHOFMEISTER, COLLEENHOFMEISTER, HOWARDHUBBARD, LLOYDHUMBLES, A.T. *HUMBLES, BETTYHUTTENBERG, VERNEJACOBSON 2, MARVELJACOBSON 2, WEEJARVIS, BETTYJARVIS, BOBJESPERSEN, HARLAN *JESPERSN, ROSEJONES, CAROLKIDD, JOHNKIDD, RAEK I E P E R, BOB *KEEPER, HELENKIRSCHNER. BILLKIRSCHNER, BOBBIKORF, EARLKORF, GREGKRUMBACH, JEANKRUMBACH, OTTO *LAMER, DONLAMER, JAN

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LANCASTER, CHUCKLANCASTER, SHARONLANG, ANGELALANG, BOB *

LATTIMORE, BETTYLATTIMORE, JOHNLAURIN, EVELYNLAURIN, LESLEBRECHT, CHARLESLEBRECHT, JERRILENGEL, ROGER *LEONARD, ARTLEONARD, CELIALIMA, EARLLIMA, ELEANORLINGENFELSER, ESSIELINGENFELSER, FREDLLOYD, BERNIELOKEY, CHARLES *LOKEY, YOLANDALORE, GENE *LORE, MIMILORENTZ, ARTHURLOURY, BUDLOWE, OLLIELOWE, SIM

LUCKEY, MARGELUCKEY , SAM

LUNDSTROM, LARSMADDEN, VINCENT *

MAHLER, FREDMAHLER, GWENMcCLURE, EARLENEMcCLURE, ROBERTMcCOMBS, JOE *

McILWRAITH, ANDYMcILWRAITH, RUBYEMcINTYRE, JIMMcKENNEY, DOTTIEMcKENNEY, REDMcKENZIE, EVY

McKENZIE, VERNMILLER 1, BETHMILLER 1, JACKMILLER 2, DOTTIEMILLER 2, HALMILLER 3, DOROTHEEMILLER 3, WILLIAMMILLER 4, ALICEMILLER 4, DEANMOLINARIO, RICK

MOLINARIO, SANDRAMORSE, FREDMORSE, KATHLEENMOSER, JACK*MOSER, JEANNEMURCHAN, LARRYMURRAY, RICHARD*MYERS, IRENEMYERS, RUSSELLNEALIS, DON *NEALIS, JOSIENELSON, DICKNELSON, JEANOLSON, CAROLOLSON, OLEPAHL, MICKEYPAHL, SLIMPATRICK, DOROTHYPATRICK, PATPETERS, DONPETERS, NANCYRAE, FRANCESRAE, ROGERRAMSEY, MICKEYRAMSEY, NEUMANREED, OPAL*REED, VICTORRICE, CHARLESRICE, DONNA *RICHTER, DAN *RICHTER, NANCYRODGERS, MELRODGERS, NAYDENEROGERS 2, CURTISROGERS 2, FRANCESROOD. KLETUSROOD, LO I SROWE, EDROWE, HELENRUEGE, FRANKRUEGE, LOUISESCHUMACHER, GENESCHUMACHER, HENRISHERMAN, ALICESHERMAN, BOBSHIELDS, JACKSHIELDS, ROSESHOALTS, A. D.SHOALTS, SHIRLEYSMITH 1, BOBSMITH 1, DIZ

SPARROW, CLIFF*SPARROW, MARYSPENCER, DOROTHYSPENCER, LYLESPRINGER, BOBSPRINGER, VIRGINIASTACK, FRANSTACK, JOESTITZEL, HARRYSTITZEL, RUTHSTOCK, WALTERSTONE, DICKSTONE, NANCYSTRICKLER, ALICESTRICKLER, CHAR! ESTANNER, CYTANNER, DUREETHOMPSON, BOBTHOMPSON, MARJTHRUSH, MARGARETTISEO, CHUCKTISEO, TOM ITODD, CARL*

TOWNER, BILL*TOWNER, TEDDIETUTTLE, CHARLIE *TUTTLE, NANCYUNDERWOOD, G. P.UTGARD, BETTYUTGARD, EDWINVAN ETTEN. ROYVAN G00R, JOHN *VAN GOOR, POLLYVANDE VELDE, ALBERT

VANDE VELDE, MARYVOIGTS, BUSCHWAGAMAN, LESWAGAMAN, RUTHWESTON, HOWARDWESTON, SANDRAWHISENHUNT, JEANNIE

WHITCOMB , FLORENCEWHITCOMB, JAMESWHITE ( 1) , CHARLESWHITE (1), ELLAWIDHOLM, BOBWIDHOLM, FAYWILLIAMS, DOROTHYWILLIAMS, TOMWIND, BETTIWIND, MICKEYWINTERSTEEN, BILLWINTERSTEEN, MAXINEWOLLENBERG, ALWOLLENBERG, EDNAWREN, BEAWREN, BILLYOUNG, HELEN

ROY VAN ETTEN

RICH FLOURNOY

WAYNE HAGGARD

THE AGGREGATE YEARS OFMERITORIOUS SERVICE TOTHEIR FELLOW PILOTS INALPA WORK WILL LONG BEREMEMBERED. GLAD I WASON THEIR SIDE OF THETABLE!

OPAL REED

VIC REED

DICK NELSON

JEAN NELSON

WONDER IF FELLOW TARHEEL, NELSON, HAS ANYCOMMUNICATION PROBLEMUP THERE IN NEW ENGLAND?

OUR-ILLUSTRIOUS TARPAPHOTOGRAPHER, JOHNHAPPY LABELLED THIS"ALL THE BUMS FROMNEWARK"

GUESS THAT EXCLUDESOUR THREE LADIES:

GINNY BYBEEDONNA DAVISSONNIE BETTINGER

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TENNIS TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTSLeft to right: JOHN KIDD, TEX UTGARD, DICK STONE, JACK SHIELDS, LARRY FAUCI, BUDLOURY, JOAN BERTLES, JEANNIE WHISENHUNT, FRANCES ROGERS, CURTIS ROGERS, CLAUDEBETTINGER, SONNIE BETTINGER AND JOHN GRAVER. MISSING ARE RICHARD DICK WHO HADTO LEAVE AFTER FIRST DAY AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN MICKEY WIND.

AboveCAROL & RUSS DAY, our famous illustrator

LeftDIANA & FLOYD EVANS

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HERSHEY CONVENTION

Left to right;

Roy GeisertPat GeisertFred MorseKathleen MorseYolanda LokeyChuck Lokey

JOHN LATTIMOREBETTY LATTIMOREWALT STOCKCHUCK TISEO

JIM & CLAIRE HENDRIX

(Photos by Happy)

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THE TARPAGRAPEVINE

May 1990

We have just returned from Hershey after attending what weconsider to be one of the best "Reunions" ever. VIC HASSLERdid a fabulous job of planning this event and with the helpof many faithful volunteers it appeared from here to go offwithout any glitches. The Hershey Tour and the Amish Countrytour were most intersting (We didn't go to Gettysburg) andthe food was out of this world. We'll start our diettomorrow. My personal thanks to VIC and his helpers.

It was good to see many of the "Old Faithfuls" inattendance, as well as many newcomers, particularly amongthe younger retirees who TARPA will need to keep this greatorganization going in the years to come. And it was good tooto see so many who braved the trip from the West Coast.

Now we look forward to 1991 in Colorado Springs!

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In the February issue I asked for letters about "Where youwere when the Earthquake hit."GEORGE DUVALL responded withthe following account: "Well Joyce and I were in our newcondominium in San Mateo as she had an operation late inSeptember and delayed our return to Arizona until the middleof October. We were due to leave Oct. 18th and I wassitting at my desk in the den and Joyce was standing in thekitchen a 5:00 p.m. when the quake commenced. It onlylasted 30-40 seconds but I never saw walls shake as much asthey did then. The whole room moved about 3-4 feet back andforth. Fortunately our place is a reinforced concretebuilding and no damage resulted and the only thing lost was

a glass plate which fell off the wall and broke. Afew pictures fell off also and some canned goods inthe kitchen closet fell to the floor but no damage.there. The lights went out and we weredue to drive to Palo Alto for dinner with my wife'sbrother and his wife but the phone line was stillworking as they called us to check if we hadexperienced the quake. They had gas for cooking so noproblem but driving there was a problem for the crowdfrom the ball game who came from the East Bay couldnot return over the Bay Bridge and came down I-101 andas traffic lights were out it was a mess. When wefinally got on I-101 and got in the left lane wemoved quite well but every exit was backed up for a

( Continued)

R. M. Guillan1852 Barnstable Rd.

Clemmons, N. C. 27012919-945-9979

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( Duvall Cont'd)

mile or more as traffic lights were out and traffic jams wereeverywhere. We had no problems on the highway and other than havingthe lights out and eating by candle-light there was no problem. Thelights came on again about 5:00 a.m. the next morning. It was quite anexperience to go through but being in a well constructed buildingthere was no danger."

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E.J.(Bud) ELLIOTT sent me a nice note and also his Obituary but askedthat I don't publish it yet as he is not quite ready. He advises thathe still works three times a month as a volunteer at the San JoseAirport Information Booth. Stop in and say hello if you are at theAirport.

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JOHN POWK sent me the following which he said he dug out of an oldfile. It was even written on a Flight Operations Manual Transmittaldated May 1, 1973

I am the Co-pilot, I sit on the right;I am not important, just part of the flight.I never talk back less I have regrets,But have to remember what the pilot forgets.Make out the flight plan and study the weather,Pull up the gear and stand by to feather'Make out the forms and do the reporting,And fly the old crate when the Old man's a courtin'.

I take the readings, adjust the power;Handle the flaps and call the tower.Tell him where we are on the darkest night,And do the bookwork without any lights.I call for my pilot and buy him Cokes,I always laugh at his corny jokes.And once in awhile when his landings are rustyI come through with, "Gawd, but its gusty."

All in all I am a general stooge,As I sit on the right of the man I call Scrooge.I guess you think its past understanding,But maybe someday he'll give me a landing.

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Remember HELEN BOLES from Pittsburg teletype. She is now a SalesAssociate with Freeman, Foltz and Valicenti Realty, Inc in Mc Murray,PA. and is a Subscriber to the TOPICS. We wish her success in thisnew carreer.

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From CHUCK TISEO:

We live 18 miles from Key West and all of the Naval activities in thearea. Being a member of the Navy League and Association of NavalAviation, we are included in many of the activities.

One day was spent with the 45th Fleet Adversary Squadron.(Enemy of theFleet). Equal to Top Gun-Air Force. We had cockpit viewing and flightdemonstrations with , F-14, F-16 and F-18 Aircraft. A Buffet with thepilots and their wives at the Officer's Club followed.Frank Reuge andI told how much flying time we had. They didn't think anybody could liveso long. (We were never that young).

Other activities have been a trip on a ship Hydrofoil and Hovercraft.

In March 1989 I spent the day on the Carrier USS Lexington AVT-16.Departure was from Boca Chica Naval Air Station. The flight to theCarrier was in a Grumman C-2A, COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery). TheLexington was located 84 miles NW of Key West in the Gulf. The landingwas a Tail-Hook (110 MPH to 0 in 2 seconds). Take-off catapult (0 to140 MPH in 3 seconds). It is not what I call an Airline operation with26 passengers facing aft.

We observed Cadets from Pensacola doing their initial two touch andgoes with four arrested landings and catapult take-offs. (AircraftRockwell International-T2C Buckeye).

After lunch in the Officers Mess we catapulted back home.

In Jan 1990, my wife,Tomi, also got a trip to the Lexington. Afterbeing a TWA DC-3 Hostess her comment was, "It sure wasn't a DC-3landing and take-off, but it was a great experience". We now have twoTail-Hookers in the family.

Enjoyed Hank Gastrich's article about his first carrier landings. Iwas as observer on the Lexington watching the Jets and all I could saywas Holy S_t !!!!!!

Best regards, Chuck Tiseo

CHUCK and TOMI atthe Luncheon at theHershey Hotel April1990.

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From JAY SCHMIDT:

Dear R.M.: I swear (almost) that this story is true. I have startedwork on my obituary but it will take some time to finish. There sureare a lot of magnanimous words to choose from. My crash photo is abeaut tho'. I got it years ago out of a wallet I saw at Woolworths.

I overheard this conversation recently in the Munich Gasthaus, Donisl.Two old Luftwaffe Aces were talking, Ach Du Leiber, Wolfgang, lookingze heir at this Photo von dem Boeing Vier hundert." Wolfgang looks."That ist as gross as der Graft", he says,"it must take as many pilotsas are in ein Omph Pa Pa Band to fly this grosser." His friend replys,"Nein, it takes only two." "only two," Wolfgang shouts. Mein Gut,Werner had more people than that just to feed the Monkeys. Vas if youare sprechen on der Ding-A-Linger, who watches that der Aus Puffersstay lit. Und who handles der Flappenstallers und drops derGroundsmackers und keepen ein Augen aus fer dem Spitfires und einAugen mit der Uhren. Only mein old Wingman, Otto, von der erst gruppecan fly that good," Wolfgang states, "mit ein Blau Maxer also. Ist Ottoflying the grosser, "Wolfgang asks his friend. "Nien" his friendreplys, "this new flyer ist making most of der arbeiten, I think hisname is Otto Pilot.---With that last remark I finished my Schnapps andleft the Gasthaus.Auf Weidesehen, Jay Schmidt

(If you think the above is hard to read, you should have tried typingit.) Thanks Jay!

Hey, Dispatch - You better get Bill Hoar on the radio. Hisold flight instructor, "Dirty Ed" Toner wants to talk to himabout parking for retirees. And, ahh, be QUICK, OK?

( Dirty Ed says: I took Bill Hoar thru his 1st 30 hours in T-34s atPensacola.)

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FORD BLANEY had a few kind words to say about the TOPICS and thefollowing letter:---"It will be 4 years on April 1,1990 since Iretired as a ROPE. How time flies. Jane is still teaching but is on a6 months sabbatical leave now.

For many of the past years, we have been going to Rome for Christmasand New Years. This last Christmas we went to Greenbrier in WhiteSulfur Springs, West Virginia - 300miles from Indiana, PA, where welive. The resort has 700 rooms and suites, 45 guest houses and 6500acres of landscaped grounds including 54 holes of golf.

Band music for dancing in the Chesapeake Room and in the Old WhiteClub is scheduled every night. A financial seminar at 1330 recommendedCoca Cola, NUCOR, TYBY,NCNB, Waste Management and Cracker Barrel OldCountry Restaurants for 1990. Dance instruction at 1430. Fashionpresentation at 1130. Movies every night. Bridge at 1400. On Dec. 24,blocks of ice appeared at the front entrance. They were carved intoSanta and his reindeer. I have a picture of Jane sitting on Santasknee. Most years during the Christmas season, the ice melts rapidly in50 degree weather. But not this year. When we left Indiana it was 10degrees above and stayed cold during the visit. I didn't get to playany golf. Instead we took a sleigh ride through the property. We aregoing back to Greenbrier over Easter and I am scheduled to play theOld White Course and the one Jack Nicklaus redesigned.

The Nutcracker ballet was presented by a theatre group from Beckley,W. Va. Barbershop singing and lectures on Charles Dickens were otherforms of entertainment.

In February we visited with the John Emmertons in Orlando and visitedboth coasts of Florida. In March we flew to San Jose and visited withBill Wintersteen in Fresno.

Jane is in Rome now with Donna Emmerton. The 7R is a wonderful fringebenefit. Since Hershey is only 185 away we will be driving thereinstead of flying PIT-STL and STL to Harrisburg.

Until Hershey!

Yours truly, Ford Blaney (dated March 17,1990)

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Any day now some scientist is bound to issue a report showing thatgetting up in the morning is bad for your health.

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A man who correctly guesses a womans age may be smart, but he's notvery bright.

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Wisdom is knowing what to do, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtueis choosing not to.

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From DON CAMERON:

Here's some career tidbits you may be able to use at your discretion.

As a kid who used to carve model airplanes out of solid balsa wood, Ireflect with thankful appreciation to TWA and all of you who were involvedin any way with my very enjoyable career. I always dreamed of somedaybeing able to fly. Ironically, I had my first ride in an airplane in1931 in a Curtis Condor (ex TWA Maintenance Foreman John Barrett atMDW said it could very well have been one of TWA's). We paid a "pennya pound" and anyone over 100 lbs paid $1.00. Do any of you old timersrecall any promotion flights like this? We flew out of the old CurtisReynolds Airport North of Chicago, which many of you know it to beN.A.S. Glenview since 1938 and is still a Naval reserve airfacility....only 5 miles south of my home now.

On one of my SFO layovers I was happy to have the opportunity to thankPaul Richter, via his widow, for the start of my flying career in 1943unbeknown to him. I joined the Navy in Oct. '41 at NAS Glenview butsent to Great Lakes for "BOOT CAMP", then to NATTC Navy Pier) inChicago for aircraft mechanic training. Stayed at the "PIER" as aninstructor in line operations. In Feb. '43 Paul Richter had told one ofour people in charge, and a friend of his (Charles Biscunis) to getsome people lined up as he was on his way to Washington, DC to set upa FLIGHT ENGINEER school. We were trained at LaGuardia in New York byPAN AM. My first assignment as a F/E was in NAVAL AIR TRANSPORT SQUAD-RON TWO (VR-2) Alemeda, Calif. in July '43. I had a few training hopsin a PBM-3D ( a twin engined Martin flying boat) with a couple ofyoung Lieutenants, Dave Richwine and Frank Timoshek. There was also aLt. Bob Knowles (not sure if he was the ex-TWA pilot the SKYLINER wastrying to identify some time back. Dave Richwine might know),I flew a14.8 hour trip on Sept. 11-12, 1945 Honolulu-Alemeda in a PB2Y-5R4-engined Consolidated Flying Boat) with D.W.Tomlinson, COM NATS PAC.March 10,1945 flew a JATO Experimental demonstration hop in OaklandBay in a PB2Y-3R with Comdr. Mesker, C.O. of VR-2 (much later, in 1954when I started with TWA found him to be chief pilot at MKC). TWA's JimCagilery was a F/E in the MARS (JRM Aircraft) Detachment of VR-2. Ibelieve Capt Sam Luckey(TWA) told me he was in VR-2 after I left in1945. Capt. E.C. Wolf (TWA) said he had flown the XPB2Y-1 when he wasin the Navy. I wonder if he knows it ended up in our squadron as a"touch and go" trainer, as it had a plushed up interior for VIPs andwasn't of much use as a cargo plane.

It's ironic all these people (above) whom I'd known in the Navy inWWII, but never knew any were with TWA until I came aboard TWA as aF/E in 1954/1955. Since Dave Richwine was asked to write a History ofNaval Air Transport Service, I would be reading it sometime. It would beinteresting to see how many of our TWA people were in NAVAL AIRTRANSPORT (VR) in WWII, and who all had been in VR-2.

PS If you've never flown in a flying boat in rough water, you havenever had a rough takeoff or landing.

Thanks for all your efforts; we enjoy the stories very much.

(signed) Don Cameron F/E (ret)

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HERSHEY 1990

Farmyard at The AmishFarm and House

Luncheon at TheHershey Hotel

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The dessert table atThe Hershey Hotel Luncheon

Decisions, Decisions !

BOB LINDSEY of Redlands, CA. wrote me a nice note in which he alsostated that "we are still interested in getting the "B" Plan fundsinto our name." He wanted to be put down as one who would like to havethe withdrawal option that is extended to those pilots who retiretoday, since he retired in July 1985 and missed out on that privilege.

Since this issue was again discussed at length at the businessmeeting, and comments may be printed elsewhere in this issue, I amforwarding his letter to BOB SHERMAN.

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"Folks, since we're running a little behind, thepilot's going to do a couple of rolls to

toss the salad."

TARPA President Derickson has asked me to continue doing the GRAPEVINEwhich I have agreed to do for the time being. I have also asked him toseek someone else to do it. So if anyone out there is interested intaking over this job please contact Russ or myself. Whether or not wecontinue the GRAPEVINE depends on YOU. We will start working on theAugust issue almost immediately so if you have anything to tell usabout, send it in now. Don't procrastinate as I do.

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COLORADO SPRINGS UPDATE FOR 1991 CONVENTION - Co-Chairman Cliff Sparrow

COLORADO is one of the most beautiful states in the entire United States becauseof it ' s NATURAL beauty, starting with the Rocky Mountains with their majesticpeaks jutting skyward coming into the center of the Northern border from Wyomingand extending right down through the middle of the state all of the way throughthe Southern border into New Mexico. The only way to get from East to West orvice versa is to cross them either through Passes or up over the top. Eitherway gives you some of the most magnificent scenery that you will ever see inyour lifetime.

We have between 250 and 300 days of sunshine in the Rockies with warm sunny daysand cool evenings in September. Yes, the temperature can reach 85 degrees inSeptember, but this is a very arid, dry area, so ladies, bring along lots ofcreams and lotions. Also, everyone; you are closer to the sun at 6100 ft., sostrong sun screens are a must. Big hats are a common sight in this area.

COLORADO SPRINGS is at the base of Pikes Peak on the Eastern slope, halfway be-tween the northern and southern borders and is the 2nd largest city in the statewith a population of 375,000 and is located 65 miles south of Denver. We havethe Colorado Springs Municipal Airport which is served by eight major airlines,including TWA. At the present time, there are:

3 non-stop flights out of ST. Louis and one flight which stops in Denver withthe same number returning.

5 flights into Denver out of ST. Louis and the same number returning.

Rental Cars from $21.00 Daily and $119.00 Weekly and priced upwards dependingupon size of car. - More on this later.

The Convention Headquarters Hotel: - $65.00 per single; $68.00 per doubleThe Sheraton Hotel South is a former four story motel with lots of parking spacefor Motor Homes, but at the present, there are only 3 hook-ups available to usebecause of shortage of power for same. Of course, by Sept. of 1991, there mightbe more. The price is $35.00 per hook-up and, of course, first come, first served.

There is so much to see and do in Colorado, especially in the Colorado Springsarea, that you should plan on spending, at least, 10 days within the state. Justa bus ride through the countryside is awe inspiring. More on this on the next page.

Pikes Peak is 14,110 feet at the summit and can be reached by the excellent moun-tain road, the Cog Railway or the BARR Trail. Plans have already been made fora trip up the mountain by Cog Railway on September llth , a lunch and tour at theAir Force Academy.

MORE NEXT ISSUE

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MORE DETAILS IN AUGUST

T.A.R.P.A. - COLORADO ROCKIES COLOR TOUR PROPOSAL

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 1991 CONVENTION

DATES: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1991 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 19919 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS

COST: VIA 47 PASSENGER MOTORCOACH & BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 35 PASSENGERS PER BUS

$ 1350 PP to $1482 SINGLE $200.00 deposit by October 1, 1990$ 1024 PP to $1084 DOUBLE ALL TAXES & PORTERAGE ARE INCLUDED ALSO$ 932 PP to$ 978 TRIPLE

INCLUSIONS: TRANSPORTATION VIA 47 PASSENGER "BIG WINDOW " MOTORCOACHVEHICLE IS AIR CONDITIONED, HEATED, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITHKNOWLEDGEABLE, EXPERIENCED DRIVERS. RESTROOM ON BOARD.

A WELL TRAINED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, ENTHUSIASTIC TOUR GUIDE/ESCORTTO PROVIDE NARRATION OF TOUR AND TO COORDINATE ALL ARRANGEMENTSFOR LODGING, RESTAURANTS AND ATTRACTIONS.

For more information, call or writeto: Mrs. Robi mueller

6960 E. Girard Ave.#303Denver, Co., 80224Tele: 1-303-757-1208

MEALS: FULL AMERICAN BREAKFAST EACH MORNING IN THE HOTELCHUCKWAGON LUNCH SERVED ON THE MESA AT MESA VERDEBEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED LUNCHEON AT HISTORIC TELLER HOUSE-CENTRAL CITYDINNER UPON ARRIVAL IN DURANGODINNER AT THE HISTORIC STRATER HOTEL - DURANGODELICIOUS BOX LUNCH IN BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISONDINNER AT LEISURE AT THE INN AT ASPENDINNER AT PEPI GRAMSHAMERS - VAILDINNER AT THE HISTORIC STANLEY HOTEL - ESTES PARKCATERED DINNER AT COORS. DELICIOUS & BEAUTIFULY PRESENTED SOUTHWESTERNAND AMERICAN ENTREES AND ACCOMPANIMENTS. COORS ALSO MAKES THEIR PRODUCTAVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.ALL TAXES AND GRATUITIES ARE INCLUDED FOR MEALS - LIQUOR IS NOT,EXCEPTAT COORS.

ATTRACTIONS: -ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE, WORLD ' S HIGHEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE, PLUS ONEOTHER RIDE OR ADMISSION TO AERIAL TRAM, INCLINE OR MULTIMEDIAPRESENTATION-ADMISSION TO MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK-SPECIAL GUIDE AT MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK-DURANGO AND SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD FARE-DIAMOND CIRCLE THEATER TICKETS AT THE STRATER HOTEL - DURANGO-BLACK CANYON ADMISSION-TELLER HOUSE & OPERA HOUSE TOUR - CENTRAL CITY-ADMISSION TO ROCKYMOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK- ADMISSION TO THE DENVER MINT - THE LAST WORKING FEDERAL MINT-COORS BREWERY WITH DINNER-FANTASTIC SCENERY

MORE DETAILS IN AUGUST - $200.00 DEPOSIT MUST BE REC ' D BYOCTOBER 1, 1990

LODGING: 2 TO 3 NIGHTS - DURANGO1 NIGHT - ASPEN

1 OR 2 NIGHTS - VAIL2 NIGHTS - DENVER1 NIGHT - ESTES PARK

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Hi A. T. - Here's a couple of pictures I thought you would like to see. We hada good time at the convention. Hope we can make the next one. Jim Harkins

JOHN HAPPY, KIP & JIM WHITCOMB

A.T. HUMBLES, DAN & NANCY RICHTER

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A MIDNIGHT FLIGHT......... TO FORGET

" It is said that flying often consistsof hours of unrelieved boredom punctuated bymoments of stark terror, bad weather, mecha -

nical failure, fire or a host of otherproblems that can catch a pilot by surpriseand turn what was originally expected to bea routine flight into an unforgettableadventure. For example, imagine sitting inthe left seat of a 20 ton C-46E, the worldslargest WW II twin-engine airplane, that isflying at 4,000 ft. at midnight and instant -

ly losing complete elevator control. Thatis the stuff of which nightmares are made " .But, this is exactly what happened over 40years ago to Herb Fisher, Curtiss-WrightCorporation Chief Engineering Test Pilot ofthe Airplane Division in Buffalo, N. Y. andPropeller Division at Caldwell-Wright Air-port, now Essex County Airport, Fairfield,N. J.

All of Herb ' s skill in flying the C-46was going to be put to its ultimate testthis fateful night in 1947. When afterreceiving a personal call from CurtissWright President, Guy W. Vaughan at 4:00 pmon a Friday afternoon that he needed Herb toferry the C-46E he had just purchased fromWar Surplus to the Curtiss Wright plant inColumbus, Ohio that night. So a conversionto an executive transport could be accompli-shed that weekend. This particular airplanehad been the property of the U.S. Governmentand had aerodynamic balanced controls,centrifugal fuel pumps and all the latesttechnology including Curtiss reversiblepitch props which Curtiss Wright was thentesting at Caldwell. Much later these propswere to play an important part in the dramathat was to unfold that evening. It waslittle after 4:00 pm when Herb made his callto his friends at the New York office of theCAA explaining the situation to obtain aferry permit for the flight. Arrangementswere made to have the permit picked up bythe executive chauffeur, who in turn raninto a traffic jam and arrived at the CAAoffice after closing time, but Herb had madecontingent plans that if the driver was latethe permit was to be left with the elevatorman.

With all the delays encountered, thecrew, which included Co-Pilot Bob Kusse andFlight Engineer Don Bond and Herb boardedthe C-46 and finally left Caldwell at about11:00 pm Friday night. They were departingCaldwell on what they thought was a " Milk

Run " to Columbus. Nearing Allentown, PA at4,000 ft. they began to encounter a weatherfront moving east into their flight path.Herb contacted Air Traffic Control to obtainan instrument clearance and higher altitude,plus additional weather information regard-

ing the front that they were about toen-counter

The mike still in his hand, it happened.Without warning the control column suddenlyfell out of Herb ' s right hand and up againstthe instrument panel. is is t e kin ofthing that can cause one to feel starkterror. Mysteriously, the C-46 kept flyingstraight and level for about 10 - 15 secondsas if nothing had happened. A normal reac -

tion probably would have been to grab thecontrol column and pull it back, but such anaction would have been prompted by panic.It was here that all of Herb ' s instincts,sharpened by a profound knowledge of the C-46 and years of being a test pilot servedhim well. Herb had learned a long time agothat even though split seconds may be in-

volved, always try to mentally evaluate theemergency and immediately determine what youfeel is a correct course of action and thatcould be nothing, at that moment, as thiswas the case.

Herb tapped his co-pilot on the shoulder,who up to now was catnapping and just point -

ed to the control column. The co-pilot wassuddenly awake and immediately grasped theseverity of the situation. The flightEngineer probably wondered why these twotest pilots had gotten him involved in thisflight especially because this was not theC-46 he was normally assigned to as crewchief and first officer.

Herb next informed Air Traffic Controlof his predicament and told every one elseto put their parachutes on. He also askedthem to inform the ground/support personnelmanager at Caldwell and all necessary Pro -

peller Division Management of the situation.Slowly Herb finally began to test the

elevator control, lightly and very slowly hepulled back on the column until it was allthe way back, but the planes attitude didnot change, judicious use of the throttleswas now the only thing keeping the planesomewhat level. He returned the column toits forward position up against the instru

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ment panel and then tried the elevator trimtab. Slowly he rotated the wheel to fullnose up and then to full nose down position,

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but still the plane exhibited no change inits horizontal flight attitude. It wasobvious that somehow the elevator controlshad become detached from the elevator.Maintaining a speed of 180 mph Herb optedfor some more altitude just in case they hadto bail out. He asked the flight engineerto move back from his station slowly, onestep, to change the CG a few degrees noseup. This allowed the nose to rise a coupleof degrees and a shallow climb to 6,000 ft.was made. Also at this time Herb began aslow, gentle, wide turn 180 degrees to turnback to the Caldwell area. During this timeHerb by decreasing the power would loseapproximately 1000 ft, then adding powerwould bring the aircraft back to it ' s origi -

nal altitude. As he now headed back towardCaldwell he also experimented with low andhigh velocities, various power settings andpropeller RPM ' S, cowl and wing flap sett-

ings,landing gear extension and of coursefound that these changes had a pronouncedeffect on the CG. These tests were made inpreparation for a forthcoming attempt for asafe approach and landing. By careful useof the engine controls a minimum airspeed of140 - 150 knots could be maintained and asomewhat porpoising flight back to theCaldwell area followed. Evidently theelevators were trailing horizontally in theslip stream and only its large horizontalstabilizer allowed reasonable longitudinalcontrol to be maintained. Herb looked atthe control column laying against the in -

strument panel and wished he had some wayof making a mechanical change to the horizo -

ntal stabilizer.Now to attempt to find out what had put

them in this predicament, what came loose,and can they fix it in flight. The FlightEngineer removed his parachute and grabbedthe fire axe that was in the cockpit, andslowly began to walk to the rear of theplane. At the same time Herb was havingextreme difficulty keeping the C-46 on asomewhat even keel. Finally arriving at therear he chopped a hole in the bulkhead andsqueezed into the rear most station of theplane. But he discovered that no fix couldbe made up here, since the problem wasoutboard in the horizontal stabilizersthemselves. If Herb had lost control atthis time there would have been no way forDon to save himself.

It was 2:00 am when President Guy Vaughanlearned of Herb ' s situation and he immediat -

ely sent a message to Herb telling him to

take the plane out over an unpopulated areaand bail out. Now none of the crew relishedthe idea of bailing out in the dead ofnight. Robert Earle, VP and General Managerof the Propeller Division then asked Herb" Do you think you can get it down safely? "

Herb ' s replied " I think I can, if I have avery long and shallow approach and have mywheels within 6 inches of the runway andthen activate my reversing propellers " .

A landing at Caldwell airport was ofcourse inadvisable, due to a necessity of anextremely shallow approach at high speed andno way to flare the aircraft, because ofsurrounding obstructions, etc.A decision wasmade to try an emergency landing on one ofthe long runways at Newark airport. Meanwh -

ile company officials had worked out a planto increase the liability insurance onFisher ' s C-46 while still in the air. Incase it crashed into some populated area.This apparently was based on the experienceof the two test pilots flying the C-46.Original plans called for them to remainairborne until dawn before attempting alanding, but the weather front was fastapproaching and it was decided that theapproach attempt had to be made at 4:00 AMSaturday morning. He notified Newark TowerChief, Whitney Conrad, that an emergencyexisted and he would like to use runway 6-24 which was 7,000 feet long and happens tobe the active runway. He indicated toConrad he would be on an extra long approachof approximately 15 miles. Herb began hisapproach and decent, but it was now criticalthat the nose be kept well up especiallywhen his glide slope or approach path reach -

ed the last 1,000 feet of altitude. This,of course, meant to keep the nose up, aforward velocity of 150 MPH had to be main -

tained which was about 50 MPH over thenormal landing speed of the C-46. In reali -

ty the aircraft had to be flown at thishigher speed than normal directly onto therunway.

It was during the landing itself thatthose reversing props were to become soimportant to a safe landing, because theydid two things. First, they removed 50% ofthe wings lift when reversed. Secondly,they will cause rapid deceleration of theplanes forward speed. The higher the forwardspeed, the greater aerodynamic brakingeffect the propellers have. So, by revers

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ing the propellers at just the right momentat high speed would cause a decelerationthat is sensational.

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( A MIDNIGHT FLIGHT Con ' t from Page 5)When the C-46 wheels were between 6-12inches above the runway Herb reversed theprops and the wheels touched down, and theaircraft remained on the ground. In factthe total distance used in this landing rollwas only 700 feet and that ' s what ' s known asaerodynamic braking. Not to say that theevening was just that easy, but it was afact that Herb almost lost control of theaircraft five or six times that night, butdue to Herb ' s extreme knowledge of the shiphe knew what to do, and when to do it. Uponexamining the plane, it was found thatmechanics had forgotten to install twoclevis pins after completing a maintenanceinspection. Later testing showed that withthese pins out it was possible to operatethe spring loaded elevator control system 17times, but on the 18th time the linkagewould separate and completely disconnect theelevators. Herb has always wondered howmany times the elevator column had beenmoved before take off that fateful night.

Note: Herb Fisher was a member of thestaff of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation forsome 20 years and was Chief Production TestPilot and in addition, Chief ExperimentalTest Pilot at the giant Curtiss Modificationcenter on the Buffalo airport.

Herb had the opportunity of flyingalmost all types of Propeller and Jet aircr -

aft manufactured by our nations aircraftcompanies. During WW II, Herb was requestedby the Air Transport Command and Curtiss totake a C-46 from Buffalo to the China-Burma-India theatre of war. His assignment was toassist pilots, engineering and operationalpersonnel of Combat Cargo, Troop Carrier,Air Transport Command and Fighter Commandsin the technique of flying and maintainingthe C-46 and P-40 fighter. Herb Flew 96missions from India to China and most allwere accomplished during the worst possibleweather conditions, so he could encountersevere icing and other serious phenomenonthat might affect the performance of the C-46 transport including questionable flightoperational procedures. Herb also flew tencombat missions as a civilian with variousfighter groups that he visited. During hisstay in the CBI Herb visited General ClaireL. Chennault and the Flying Tigers. Afterhis 12 month stay in the CBI, he spent acouple of months in the Middle East, plusNorth and Central Africa demonstrating C-46 ' s and P-40 ' s.

Upon his return to Buffalo, he was as-signed the title of Senior Engineering TestPilot by Mr. Burdette Wright, Vice-Presidentand General Manager of Curtis. Herbtransferred from the Airplane Division tothe P opeller Division in Caldwell, N. J. in1946 Some of Herb ' s test aircraft at thePropeller Division were a Curtiss C-46, aDouglas 4-engine C-54 transport, a Boeing B-17, a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a GrummanF-8-F Bearcat and President Truman ' s DC-6.

Herb has accumulated over 7,000 hoursin the C-46 transport and has more flyingtime in P-40 Warhawks and P-47 Thunderbolt ' sthan any man in the world.

The story you have just read, if he hadnot had Curtiss Electric Propellers install -

ed, his only alternative would have been toslide the C-46 in on its belly at Newarkairport which would have resulted in somedamage to the aircraft.

Herb is now 81 and is still active inall his aviation activities and is a honoredmember of the Yankee Air Force. DuringHerb ' s long flying career of 62 years, hehas accumulated 19,351 propeller and jethours without an accident or violation. (Editors note: The story you havejustread is a compiled synopsis by WilliamBielauskas, Editor of the Yankee Clipper,from a story by renowned author and Smith -

sonian Institution contributor, Louis R.Eltscher. BB)

Herbert O . Fisher628 Mountain RoadSmoke RiseKinnelon NJ 07405

We are sure many of you will rememberDr. Herbert O. Fisher. Some of our ClippedWings Club members know he was active intheir support.

The Butler, NJ, VFW Post named himCITIZEN OF THE YEAR for 1990.

Herb and Harry Clark are active inthe P-51 reunion and Air Museum. Both sentme some poop which is in this issue.

Herb for many years was EngineeringTest Pilot for Curtiss Wright and sawservice all over the world in World War II.He flew 96 missions from India to China.He has test flown too many to name but someare the C-46, C-54, B-17, P-47, F-8-F,DC-6 and P-40. Has 19,351 accident freeand violation free hours.

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Board ofDirectorsR. R . ANDERSONGEN. JAMES H. DOOLITTLEGEN. JAMES E. HILLDAVID LEE HILLCLAY LACYPAUL H. POBERENZYROBB R. SATTERFIELDGEN. ROBERT L. SCOTT JR.SEN. BARRY M. GOLDWATER

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P-5l Regional Vice-PresidentsTHOMAS X. GOUNARIS

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Associated NewsletterEdliorJEFFREY L. ETHELL

Historian

ANTHONY CHARDELLA

The 10th Annual P-51 Mustang Pilots Reunid Oct. 26th

to 28th, 1990, (CETEBRATING THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF

THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THIS FAMOUS WW 11 COMBAT AIRCRAFT).

Command Headquarters Santa Maria Airport Hilton Hotel,

3455 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, California 93455-Tel. 805-928-8000 (FAX 805-928-5251. Contact RuthKelly, Hotel Reservation Manager.

FOR REUNION INFORMATION CONTACT:

Captain Pete Hardiman, Reunion Chairman3233 San Pedro WayUnion City, California 94587Tel. 415-487-2391

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There are thousands of pilots in the United States whohave flown the P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft, andtherefore, the P-51 Association would appreciate itif you would insert the above in the COMING EVENTSCOLUMN for 1990 in your publication as a special item.There will be detailed press releases mailed laterregarding this forthing P-51 Reunion in 1990

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

Herbert O. Fisher, (A/SWA) Director Press & PublicRelations, P-51 Mustang Pilots Assn., 628 Mountain Road,Smoke Rise, Kinnelon, NJ 07405. Tel. (201-838-2040).

orFOR DETAILED REUNION AND MUSEUM OF FLIGHT INFORMATION-CONTAC

Captain Harry F. Clark, TWA-Ret.Santa Maria Museum of Flight2360 Lake Marie DriveSanta Maria, California 93 4

55Tel. 805-934-3406

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February 1990TO: AVIATION PUBLICATIONS & PRESS

SUBJECT: INSERTION FOR COMING EVENTS COLUMNOR MILITARY UNIT REUNIONS

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THE P-51 MUSTANG

OCTOBER 26, 27, and 28,1990SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

Co-sponsored by: Santa Maria Museum of FlightP-51 Mustang Pilots AssociationSanta Maria Public Airport DistrictRolls-Royce Plc.

Thursday, October 25, 1990 Optional Tour Hearst CastleOptional Golf &/or TennisP-51 Pilots Association Board Meeting

Friday, October 26, 1990 Optional wine tasting & SolvangOptional Golf &/or TennisWelcome reception

Saturday October 27, 1990 Breakfast Buffet & ProgramAirport Open HouseWarbird Fly-by, P-51 demonstration flight

VendorsSanta Maria Style BBQ, Program, Dance

(dress casual)

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Monday October 29, 1990 Optional Tour: Vandenburg A.F.B. &La Purisma Mission

REGISTRATION FEES: $100 per person ($110 after September 15th) includes tickets toWelcome Reception, the two breakfast buffets, Airport Open House Activites, BBQ Dinner,Program, and Dancing to the music of the 40's and a P-51 Anniversary Pin.

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TO TARPA MEMBERS FROM HARRY MOKLERGentlemen,

As noted before, the response to my attempt to start a "health exchange"in the TOPICS and particularly to tabulate the By-pass/Angioplasty experiencesof our membership has been disappointing. I think every single case had somethingto offer but it apparently did not incite enough interest to make the small effort.

John Rhodes' letter missed the last TOPICS and he had just passed away. Henever stopped fighting. Like the others, his letter deserves careful attentionbecause he is leaving a clear message. Ignore it at your own peril.

Note that Dr. Zipes, Professor of Medicine at Indiana University believesthat basketball star, Hank Gather's, life could have been save by quick difibril-lator action. I hope you will all find time to find out of your town carries adefribrillator on its emergency vehicles.

[Harry goes on to say to your editor; I hope y'all had a good time at the annualgathering of the venerable eagles. We love going and we're definitely going nextyear unless some as yet unforeseen calamity arises.

I'm sorry I missed that Dr. Blaha since I was the original instigator. Ihope it was worthwhile.

Yes, I think John Rhodes' letter should be included. It is sad. His expectationswere so high after his recovery (remission).

Maybe you want to ask the guys their opinions on buying the drinks aftergetting a hole-in-one. I heard from old friends in every corner of the countryafter "Dear Abby" included my note on the subject. Unfortunately, Abby droppedthe rest of the note which said I did not have the proper coins for the machineso he had to pay for them. But my heart was in it, right? It would have been obviousthat I am that I am a world class cheapskate. Ask DeCelles, he was the victim.

I get sick every time I reflect on the Icahn/Lorenzo damage to the industryand so many families. I note that Lorenzo is a member of "Team 100", the smallgroup that has each donated $100,000. to Bush's election. No wonder they rejectedthe National Medication Board's request for a Presidential Study Commission onthe Eastern strike and vetoed the Congressional study. The people have got torevolt against the whole DC crowd.]

NOTICEWe feel, as Harry Mokler does, there is a lot to be gained from sharing your

experiences with your fellow TARPA members so why don't you sit down now and sendHarry anything you may wish to contribute to him?

L to R

DAVE KUHN

Pat Patterson

Roger Don RAE

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John F. Rhodes12372 Glacier Cir.Los Alamitos, Ca., 4072010/1/89

Dear Harry,

I have read with interest your letter concerning heart problems.This letter will provide all of the information concerning myparticular experience in this area. You may use any or all of thisinormation as you see fit. No restrictions!

I retired from TWA on Aug. 15, 1981 to take an executive positionon a " start up " airline-undercapitulized. This retirement was 5 mos.early. In April of 1981 I had my semi-annual FAA physical as wellas my company physical. No apparent problems.

On Oct. 31, 1981,a Saturday, I noticed upon getting up, a" twinge"

in my left shoulder-not a pain, but more a musculature twinge. Idecided, when it didn ' t go away to check it out and went to TorranceMemorial Hospital in Torrance, Ca. The Emergency Room was full.The receptionist ask my complaint and I explained. I stated thatI could come back next week when they were less busy. Two minuteslater I was on a bed in the emergency room.

Cardiologist, Dr. Steven M. Weinstein was on duty as a consultantthat day. I was lucky! After 4 days of in-patient testing it wasdetermined that I had not had a heart attack, but that one coronaryartery was 90% closed, another 70% closed and a third had congenit-ally not formed but its function taken over by

" feeders " , whateverthey are. The By-Pass procedure was then recommended-in fact insist-ed upon. The hospital was to be Little Company of Mary, in Torrance,and the surgeon to be Dr. John V. Reddington, a pioneer in By-Passsurgery. Both were good choices.

Eight days after surgery, I was discharged with three heart grafts.I stopped at my office on the way home. I worked half days for 3weeks and then full time.

Note: From 1944 thru 1963 I was a smoker. In 19632 packs per day. In 1963 I quit cold turkey and Ididn ' t smoke again until 1975. At time of By-Passwas smoking 1 pack per day. Further, the last fiveyears with TWA reflected a blood pressure of highnormal 140 to 150 over 90.

I stayed with Dr. Weinstein. I was on various medications anda Thalmium Treadmill every year. In April 1987 the treadmill indi-cated an abnormality. An angiogram disclosed major blockage in twoof the three grafts inserted in 1981. These were determined to bein an area not accessible by angio plasty. So, another By-Pass.This time two would do. Same hospital, same Cardiologist, samesurgeon. Same dressing down for smoking. Recovery from this wasgood but not as swift. Date July 7, 1987.

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John Rhodes 10/1/89

Note: About six months after By-Pass I startedgetting nauseous about once per week and losingweight about 1 pound a month at start. Weightloss and nausea increased. Internist working onthis but no determination. In January, this yeara " cat-scan " disclosed intestine (colon) and liverinvolvement. An immediate operation was indicatedand so done. One and a half feet of intestine wasremoved-cancer-the liver was inoperable. The sur-geon and internist gave me four to six months tolive. I started chemo therapy 30 days after surgery.No real adverse effects such as hair loss or extremenausea, but uncomfortable, Yes! Weight loss, Yes!Down to 145 lbs in June. Now, I ' m 165 lbs feelinggreat and the doctors say it isn ' t improbable thatI get a complete cure.

The only reason I mention the cancer Harry, is that I am convincedthat I had cancer during the second By-Pass. Maybe it contributedto the cause-who knows?

At any rate, my blood pressure is now 120/70, no medication, eatingwell, weight 163.

I would rate coronary surgery as mildly uncomfortable, but abdominalsurgery as very painful. I would rate chemo therapy as not nearlyas bad as its press. About angio plasty, I ' ve never had it, butI know more people personally who have died of it than By-Pass.

My personal opinion on number of By-Passes and whether they are really nec-essary lies in your choice of doctors. One safety factor is the 2ndopinion, but I think the second opinion should be conducted by aphysician who does not know the original recommending physician. Iknow one man who I met on a Friday who was scheduled for a quint-by-pass on the following Friday. He went for a second opinion, placedon medication, is healthy as a horse and no By-Pass. I guess ithappens. I hope it didn' t happen to me - I still have confidence inmy doctors as I lucked into the best.

Incidently, prior to 1981 I was never sick and had several coldssince 1942 when I had an appendectomy. Hope you can figure it out,I can " t.

Good luck in your study. If you need anything else or want me totalk to anyone, just ask.

Very sincerely,

John Rhodes

It was very saddening to learn that Chuck Lokey, who was at the Hersheyreunion, was killed by a drunken speeder less than a week later.

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TARPA TOPICSRt. 2 Box 152Belhaven, NC 27 010Dear A. T.;

Don't know if this info is of any use to your collection of heart problems.(Was surprised to read Larry De Celles got on the list; I hope he's much better.)I didn't have any bypass surgery or artery problems, but the final upshot of mybusting the Company physical in April '77 wasdue to aortic valve malfunction,andhot a "heart attack" as such. At RUSH-ST LUKE'S in Chicago they determined I hadscar tissue on the aortic valve, most probably the result of Rhumatic Fever inchildhood. The Valve wasn't closing all the way, and whenit started to open thenmake another attempt to close--resulting in a variable rhythm. They didn't seeany need for any drastic surgery at that time, just medication. (The doctor wassurprised that I couldn't go back to work). Well, I got away with almost anotherten years when finally had a JARVIC 7 type (mechanical) valve replacement in Jan.'87. I'm doing pretty we11, on a no salt add & low fat diet and swimming 1/2 milethree times a week.

Reading of the history of all the medical repair jobs many of you have had,I thought I'd join the crowd. Years ago (in '54) had Laminectomy for 2 rupturedspinal discs; then in (79) (while TWA's Dr. Mahoney and I were waiting for theFAA to locate my records and make a decision whether I could return to work) hadto get the femur for the right hip replaced with a steel spike and ball due toArthritis. Since the left hip is starting to show signs of deterioration, I haveto use a cane for balance, due to wearing a lift in the left shoe. Ever since theArthritis in the right hip was determined by X-ray in '73, the doctor highly advisedSWIMMING to put off the need for surgery as long as possible. So, I've beenSWIMMING three times a week('as much as possible) ever since. Following the heartsurgery, walking was not the best recourse for me( due to the hip condition), Butthe doctor was happy I was SWIMMING as he preferred it as it gives the upper chestmuscles more exercise than walking. Many of the guys I swim with at the YMCAhave had by-pass surgery, and all seem to be doing very well...even our scars aredisappearing. At any rate, I'm probably doing as well as many of the retirees, asI've gotten great support from my wife, Jo and my family. We all can be thankfulfor every day----we may be a bunch of patched up derelicts, but are much betteroff than many others..

Thanks for doing such a good job,I enjoy TARPA TOPICS very much.

DonCameron F/E -(ret)2041 Beechnut Rd.Northbrook, IL. 60062

PS; Since is my first attempt with the typewriter in a heck of a long time,pardon some of the typing errors, and edit it any way you want if you canuse any of it.

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"RETIREMENT: HOWGOZIT?"

One dictionary defines retirement: to withdraw, or goaway or apart, to a place of abode, shelter, or seclusion; asfrom worldly matters, or the company of others.

Each of us could describe retirement in our own termswith as many variations as we have members. Our reactionswould range from devastating to delectable -- hoping themajority would reflect "an accepting attitude andadjustment to mandated retirement."

Most of us have "managed" but not without a healthymeasure of travail and tolerance by all -- families included.

Theories abound for coping with the adversities offorced retirement. Some offer sound considerations, thoughno one has a utopian plan. For many, harmonious adjustment toa sedentary life style is a myth. After flying, forcedgrounding may be tougher than any forced landing.

In looking at problem areas for personal adjustment, Itend to focus on:

FAMILY -- added stress on the family ties isto be expected. Awareness helps lessen the impact.Courses in "conflict resolution" are available incommunity colleges and often are enlightening aswell as entertaining joint ventures for couples.Tolerance, resiliency, and consideration forothers can be learned. Not easily.

FINANCES -- Conservatism may be a newexperience. Need to consider budgeting and estateplanning can provide a realistic sense of financialsecurity. Earlier planning in most cases lessensdrastic life style change.

CAREER -- a new career is not unrealistic.One advantage to mandated retirement lies inadvanced preparation for shifting gears to newinterests. Even voluntarism serves to fulfill theneed for being productive. Continuing educationprograms offer stimulation and social expansionwith new acquaintances.

For many, hobbies serve as effective constructivecompromises for combatting boredom. If being a "couch potato"dominates a retirees career, beware of becoming vegetative(defined: to live in an inactive, passive, or unthinkingway!).

There are few, quick, pat answer solutions. However,awareness of stress impacting these areas should provide aforearmed defense for optimal adjustment and coping.

Now, as a shrink, allow me to muse over some of thefactors involved in making the best out of the hand dealtthose who are finding it difficult to adapt to theirretirement.

Emotions may become more intense and a major problem.Depression, anxiety, fear, frustration, helpless or hopeless

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feelings are intensified as consequences of aging, infirmhealth, and family or financial concerns.

Agonizing over situations beyond our control istantamount to "trying to push a car up a hill with arope!" Spare the effort! Conflicts with losing causes onlylead to frustration, anger, hostile feelings, alienation ofothers, and ultimately depression. Depression is viewed asanger turned inward -- against the self!

IT'S NOT THE SITUATION, BUT OUR REACTION TO SITUATIONS,THAT EITHER WORSENS OR RESOLVES A PROBLEM!

Ask any psychologist or psychiatrist how they woulddefine ANXIETY and you will be impressed with the vaguenessof the concept. The "shrink's handbook" defines anxiety as"a chronic, complex, emotional state with apprehension ordread as its most prominent component."

I liken anxiety to "the itch you can't scratch!" Thequickest relief for "bouts of anxiety" among my "anxiety-ridden white-knuckle aerophobics" is simply this:

SMILE, BREATHE, AND RELAX! Results are amazing; thetrick is to DO IT whenever a "general uneasiness" is sensed.Try it now -- works doesn't it?

Frequently, anxiety is undetected. The uneasiness isvague, but it still impacts how we feel, think, or react.

Anxiety differs from fear. Fear has an object; we knowwhat we fear -- e.g. snakes, heights, crowds, dentists,making speeches etc. We have the option to AVOID the fearedcondition; escape from anxiety provoking situations is not assimple, but again, awareness may aid in managing onesreactions.

So what's the handbook say about managing anxiety? Timefor another axiom: ACTIVITY ABSORBS ANXIETY! A restless,uneasy, nervousness melts with a brisk walk, game of golf, oran outing with a change of scenery. Any benign activity orhobby should offer a distraction, providing some measure ofrelief, if only for the moment.

How about STRESS? Again, tough to pinpoint or define,but a cookbook version of stress states:

"Any stimulus that interferes with normal PHYSICAL,MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL equilibrium of the person andimpairing ones ability to function adequately."

This definition focuses on the disruptive consequencesof stress. Emotional tension is often a result of stress.

I'm certain we have all endured PHYSICAL stress with a16 hour on-duty flight schedule. MENTAL stress is evidentwhen we try to compute when we'll be ready for call the nextday. EMOTIONAL stress is apparent when our mood or behaviorreflects anger, irritability, or sadness. Rarely is joy orpleasure expressed when under emotional strain.

Techniques of stress management suggest:

If PHYSICALLY stressed, cool it -- play couch potato to

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recoup the depleted physical energy -- a beer or two, martinior two, glass of wine or two, but not more! One or twodrinks are known for their "vasodilative effect" in reducingstress or tension.

Ditch digging relieves emotional tension. Remember,activity absorbs anxiety! Physically, the body pays a priceas a reaction to chronic emotional distress.

Consistently, studies confirm 80% of complaints (orsymptoms) brought to physicians are "life-style" induced.Remaining physically active is highly recommended.

Changes in living habits are options for taking controlof our lives, when sufficiently motivated to seek a desiredchange. Smoking cessation programs are but one example of alife-style change for health reasons. Not easy but well worththe effort when successful.

MENTAL stress, like emotional stress, often produces amore confused state. Problem solving suffers. The treatmentprocess becomes critical when organic changes are suspect.

Simple forgetfulness may be examined to determine if thesource is emotional (anxiety/depression) or symptomatic of aphysical change with aging. Most concerns of Alzheimer'sprove invalid with a psychological evaluation followed with amedical consult if uncertainty remains.

Avenues for resolving emotional stress offer a varietyof treatment options. Medication or counselling, or both,are effective. But for many, resistances to seeking help mustbe overcome.

Psychiatrists provide management by use of medicationsand psychotherapy. Psychologists, not being physicians, arespecialists in psychological testing and counselling orpsychotherapy. Where medication is indicated, referrals aremade to family physicians or psychiatrists for medicalmanagement.

Medications for emotional disorders are classified assedatives, stimulants, tranquilizers, or anti-depressants.When symptoms are properly diagnosed and medication is "ontarget," relief can be expected in short order with the vastarray of sedatives, stimulants, or tranquilizers.

Not so with anti-depressants, which are slower to actand frequently require a week or more to lift depressiveeffects.

The myriad of mood altering medications are not withoutsome risk of side effects. Prudent use is the watchword.Long-term usage should be avoided without frequent monitoringby a physician and family members.

Counselling or psychotherapy takes many forms. Besidespsychologists and psychiatrists, social workers, pastoralcounselors (ministers), may provide relief from emotionaldistresses.

Unfortunately, unqualified "psychotherapists" abound.Credentials should be verified. A best source for referringqualified therapists is the family doctor, minister, or localmedical/psychological associations.

University medical centers or community mental health

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units are equally valid resources for consultation.A critical factor in seeking psychological help, moreso

than medical care, involves a compatible match between theclient and clinician.

Mutual respect and confidence play a major role in asuccessful outcome when the emotions are explored (andexposed) as is the case in therapy.

Traditional Freudian psychoanalysis is a laboringprocess, costly, and rarely any more effective (for Seniors)than a more directive and supportive counselling by apsychiatrist/psychologist, social worker, or comfortingminister. Commiserating with friends is always a calculatedrisk!

Statistics consistently reveal that men seek emotionalhelp much less frequently than women -- they outnumber us 4or 5 to one in seeking therapy; macho image, perchance? Isit fair to say we are less stressed out than our brides?Is it possible we are overstressing them in our retirement?

Those friends I have maintained contact with have donereasonably well in their adjustment. Summarizing what hasworked for many and a review of studies of retirementproblems suggest the following considerations:

1) Maintain some measure of contact with flying orrelated aviation interests. I teach a couple ofcourses in aviation physiology and human factors atCentral Missouri State University... fly thePorterfield I gave them... and do some careercounselling (and hiring) of the students.

2) Related to above, mix your social contacts age-wise!Association with the younger set, and in alldecades, is stimulating. Civic clubs have an idealcross section age-wise. Vary the groups as to ageand common interests. Many enjoy continuingeducation courses on a variety of topics. A newexperience -- fun with academics!

3) Volunteer for a variety of community activities, butassertively limit any excessive demands of your timeor resources. Minimal obligations with children orthe infirm, if found rewarding, can allay boredom insome cases. Avoid depressing or morbid relations.

4) Consider separate interests from family/spouse insome measure to allow them space. Too much"underfoot" may become "underskin!" After a flyingcareer, you need space as well.

5) If desired life style is sedentary, have a pet. Needfor affection does not diminish with age. And, man'sbest friend is just that, by way of providingacceptance and affection in spite of shortcomings.Don't fear or resist attachment -- if one is lost,

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get another! Not all voids in living are as easilyfulfilled.

6) Moderation in all things. The concept of WELLNESS iscomprised of four factors to consider for healthyliving: Namely, attention to exercise, nutrition,stress management and substance abuse bolster well-being. Books abound on the subject. A thumbnailsketch is:

EXERCISE -- develop a capacity for some measure of"sustained physical effort!" Brisk walking (rather thanjogging), swimming, aerobics, fun games (golf?) etc. for aminimum of 3-4 times a week where the heart rate doubles for20 minutes or more. Dr. Kenneth Cooper's book is the biblefor aerobics. Consult your physician first, of course.

NUTRITION -- Calories DO count! The four basic foods offruits/vegetables, dairy products, meats/fish/poultry, andgrains, in a balanced diet should suffice nutritionally withlittle need for supplementation -- unless advised by yourphysician.

With circulatory or weight problems, conserve on fatsand salted foods. Do away with the frying pan in favor ofbroiling, baking, and boiling. Again, your local libraryprovides abundant "hobbyist hints" on nutritional healthmatters.

Dr. Max Berry, an octogenarian emeritus internist,suggests his 2X2X2 formula for his senior patients, whichconsists of 2 eggs, 2 aspirin, and 2 drinks daily, asdesired. He sees little need for drastic change in diethabits for his patients having survived to senior citizenstatus. He is offended by a 25 year old dietitian cajolinghis 65-70 year old patient to alter their lives. If a lifestyle involved happy hours in moderation, why change?Dr. Berry views cholesterol counts over 200-250 whilesymptom-free of cardiovascular problems, as no problem!

SUBSTANCE ABUSE -- for starters, avoid those substancesending in "ine" such as, amphetamine, nicotine, cocaine,morphine, atropine, and yes, even caffeine in excess of 3-4cups of coffee daily.

Granted, the media is constantly citing the "latestmedical findings" on chemical substances, especiallyfoodstuffs. Spurious studies denouncing long-term dietarypractices are in vogue -- many of them invalid!

The "ines" are largely stimulants to the central nervoussystem and subject to placing users at risk for dependence.

Alcohol in moderation works for non-alcoholics.MODERATION does not apply to ANY illegal substance!

STRESS MANAGEMENT -- a final axiom with two rules forcoping with stress:

1) Don't sweat the small stuff.

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2) It's ALL small stuff! If you can't FIGHT orFLEE, then FLOW! Shrugging the shoulders offers an effectivemeans for a strategic retreat from inevitable defeat!Besides, shoulder shrugging is a form of exercise as well.

A closing caveat about this "shrink talk" for those ofyou who have indulged it thus far. Often, many feel that allstress, anxiety, or fear, is bad! Not so! Consider, if wewere free of emotions, what a drab world it would be.

We experience living through the "sensitivity" of oursenses; being sensitive, stimulates and alerts us to life'schallenges; anxiety can heighten our performance (like whenthe Feds were on board); fear alerts us for protection fromreal danger -- being absolutely fearless, one might perish ina rampaging fire!

Today, a new concept of "Holistic medicine" has evolvedin which treatment is directed at a triumvirate of the wholeperson's needs -- physical, mental, and spiritual -- trulygiving credence to the role of art in the science of healing.

Practitioners of holistic methods have grown inpopularity among the senior population, and rightfully so.Again, your library offers interesting insight.

A century ago, William James, foremost Americanpsychologist declared: "The greatest discovery of my time wasthat human beings could alter their lives by altering theirattitudes of mind."

We all know the importance of "attitude flying" for asuccessful flight. Now, maybe we should consider "attitudeliving" as equally important for successful living.

Happy Landings always!

Walt Gunn

Left to right;

SHOTGUN GANG

BOB SMITHTOP SKEET

BOB MICHAELSTOP GUN

EARL HEINRICHTOP TRAP

DAVE DAVISNEW SHOOTER2nd. VICE PRESIDENTTARPA

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Participate in Research on Aging and Aviation Expertise

There Is growing controversy about the Age 60 retirement rule forprofessional pilots. At the heart of the matter Is how physical and mentalabilities change with age, and whether any declines are minimized byfactors such as knowledge, experience, and health. The government hascalled for research on aging and pilot skills to help resolve the controversy.We are conducting a federally funded project that investigates the role ofexpertise and aging in communication. By participating, you will helpprovide some of the empirical facts needed to understand the effects ofaging and knowledge on pilot skills.

We will examine how expertise and aging influence the ability tounderstand and remember texts such as instructions. According to previousresearch, this ability gradually declines with age. However, it is possible thatknowing a lot about the topic of the text will help compensate for thesedeclines. Retired and active pilots will read texts presented on a computer.These texts will be about aviation and general topics.

The study Is being conducted at Decision Systems, located InLos Altos, California. It will last between 2 1 /2 and 3 hours (divided into twosessions). You will be paid $ 10 per hour for your participation. All results willbe kept confidential.

For more information, and to schedule for the study, please callDr. Daniel Morrow or Ms. Patsy Alfieri at Decision Systems:

(415) 949-1789.Dear Capt. Humbles:

I'm conducting research about the effects of aviation expertise and agingon pilots' skills and abilities. So far, members of RUPA and ALPA who live inthe Bay Area have been participating in the study. Bob Sherman recently participatedand suggested I get the word out about the study to TWA retired pilots. On hisadvice, I am sending you a description of the study. It would be a great helpif you could include it in your newsletter.

I work with Dr. Von Leirer at Decision Systems, a research outfit in LosAltos, CA. We've already done several studies on aging and pilot performancethrough Stanford University. The present project at Decision Systems is fundedby the National Institute on Aging. They're very interested in research on possibletrade-offs between aging and expertise on human performance.

Feel free to change the enclosed announcement in any way to make it suitablefor your newsletter. Also, please call me if you have any questions about theproject.

Sincerely, Dan Morrow, Ph.D.DECISION SYSTEMSP.O. Box 6489

Stanford, CA 94305(415) 323 1105

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Herb BeckerFlight Instructor

Progress Check Pilot

EMBRY-RIDDLEAERONAUT/CAL UNIVERSITY

Prescott Campus(602) 778-6843(602) 776-0508

3200 Willow Creek RoadPrescott, AZ 86301April 17, 1990

It's 0130 and I hope the typing doesn't wake up Ruth. -- A weekago today I had surgery for prostate and hernia. I'm making avery gc recovery, but my sleep pattern is a bit out of sync.

So, what to do? I've been in my favorite chair with Tarpa Topicsand the membership list. Came across the letter of Joe McCombsdated 12/15/86 and welcoming me to the group.

Along with John Jomo I am always identified as NE, although EarlKorf is labeled NAV.

The Ex-TWA navigators have formed, and are nurturing, a groupNamed Retired Professional Navigators. Some of these men willbe learning about, and joining, TARPA. I would think they, too,would prefer the NAV label.

Now that we have the Smith-Corona up to cruise, let's reminiscea bit. I'm sorry that our paths didn't cross at TWA. My tenurewas from 12/18/44 to 10/1/62. During that time I flew copiloton the -3,-4 and the Connie. On return from furlough in 1946,I elected to go the navigator route. In 1947 we were based inRome and, until the doppler/loran approval I operated out ofIdlewild/Kennedy with some rather primitive tools for many crossingsand flights as far as Colombo.

Since TWA I;ve also had many adventures. The first was as pilot/navigator on a DC-4 for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in researchtrips around the world. In 1964 I served as "Flight NavigationOfficer" with Lufthansa on their big Boeings and 720 on the NorthAtlantic operation. I left DLH (doubling my pay) and served as NAVwith UAL '65 to '73. That was innumerable trips to Hawaii, butalso 38 trips on the Vietnam operation. That was the high-lightof my career. United gave me a chance for a pilot seat, but I tookmy severance/retirement.

Happening to live in Las Vegas at that time, I supported us for sevenyears working the casinos. In 1980 the LAS SUN ran a classified forflight instructors here at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.We have a booming operation with 10 Piper Seminole twins, 3 Cessna182 RGs and 32 172s. Incidentally, during my time here I've taughtseveral students who were sons of TARPA Members.

A. T., please make me a "NAV" in the next membership list. I will lookforward to our paths crossing down the road. -- I worked with many ofthe members and really enjoy the fruits of the efforts you, Dick G.,and so many others contribute.

Thanks and best wishes,

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NICOTIANA SANDERAE(Tobacco Flower)

The flowering tobacco plant is grown for its deliciously scented blossoms.They release their perfume only at dusk and by moonlight they're in full glory.In the late 16th century, Jean Nicot, an agent of the King of France, broughtthe seeds from Tobago and called the flower "Tobacco". He took it to Paris whereit was named "Nicotiana" in his honor.

J. T. Happy passed on the following sent to him by Marge Handy which she hadclipped out of the International Herald Tribune in the Personals;

CAUCASIAN MALE, in the twilight of life (75) still needs mistress more thannurse. Retired airline captain, divorced, non-smoking, occasional cocktail,university educated, naval officer during World War II. Intelligence, hardwork, sacrifice and the country we live in has made it possible for him to comefrom poverty to a life without want. Living in a small house "down on the farm"-organic farm of 300 acres with cows, chickens and own milk, cream, cheese, butter,eggs, fruit and garden. Proud (but humble), overwhelmed by beauty and complexityof the world around him. Old body but young mind and heart offers love, companionshipand financial security (in or out of marriage) to intelligent,non-smoking,healthy "All American Girl" (18 - 60 yrs.). It's your mind as well as yourbody that matters; child or children O.K. (or we make one IF YOU WANT). Noprejudice your social background, race or religion; but I am an agnostic. Ifyou are a "poor little rich girl" - O.K. - if a "poor little poor girl" - that'salso O.K! You should want to share my joys and sorrows, living "down on thefarm" in clean air, clean water, wide open spaces, garden, milk, cook, clean,can and sew, but still sophisticated enough to enjoy occasional visits to NewYork, London, Paris, Rome and Vienna - and GO FIRST CLASS. Who would like tobe my FAIR LADY? Send photo. Write: Box Holder, P.O. Box 809, Cleveland, Oklahoma74020 USA.

[Your editor doesn't find Capt. Box Holder in our TARPA directory so mustnot be one of our members. I might advise any interested ladies reading thisthat the enviable position might already be filled as it was in the Decemberissue of that paper!]

Left to right;

Pat Callamaro

Joe Grant

Barbara Molinario

Bobbi Kirschner

Standing

Dave Brown

Jackie Brown

Jose, the ring maker, has them mersmerized, Photographer Larry Fauci says.

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Parky says, "If you're looking for a filler, you might like this. My bank hada series of seminars and this was read at all of them".

ODE TO THE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT

Listen citizens and you shall hear,The story of a law passed just last year.Amid cheers and glee from the D.C. crowd,They'd improved Medicare and they were proud!But from across this nation came tons of mail,Saying, "This law stinks - Congress has failed!"At first, they stood firm and answered,"You senic -s are wrong!"But the complaints didn't diminish,They only grew more strong,Crying, "These premiums are evil, being hateful and cruel!""Don't tell us they're not taxes, do you take us for fools?"So Congress reconsidered and gave the law some more thought,And decided to change it, 'cause those seniors vote.But the House and the Senate just couldn't agree,Whether to scrap it all or leave some of it be.So they argued and debated, and we just had to wait,For a decision from Congress on the doomed law's fate.But the last thing they did before they adjourned,Was to repeal the whole thing and so now we return,To Medicare, the way it used to be,And they hope that we will all forget the whole catastrophe!

By Dianne Cassity

"Stop hiding your eyes during takeoff.""HIT ANY KEY TO CONTINUE

EDITOR'S DESK

Parky was going to bring to Hershey information and order blanks for theTWA Identity checks but had to cancel. In case the order blank on our Recommendationsand Suggestions page doesn't print out well here is the information; Send in1. A check in payment of the order. 2. A voided sample check. 3. A deposit slipwith all information to be printed on checks. 4. Indicate starting number.200 checks are $12.00, 400 checks are $21.00. For faster delivery add $3.00 forfirst class mail. Address is;

Identity Check PrintersBox 149-D

Park Ridge, IL 60068-8012

ENLISTING NEW TARPA MEMBERSWe always carry an application blank in the back of TARPA TOPICS. If you

know some one eligible to join why not invite him to join and give them an appli-cation? Those of you still flying the line carry an application with you in case yourun into an eligible friend. How about those of you on the MEC posting an applicationon the ALPA bulletin board at the airport? Take it from one with experience, itis a real cone of silence as far as TWA is concerned when you retire and thisis the vehicle that enables us to maintain some contact and bond.

AVIATION CADET ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Aviation Cadet Alumni Association was initiated by the late Ralph Parker

(43-H Napier) to provide ex-cadets the current addresses of their former classmates.Retired officers Harry Bradshaw and Bob White are continuing this no-dues, non-profit endeavor as a tribute to their fellow birdmen. Former pilot cadets areinvited to submit their Flight Class and Primary, Basic and Advanced schools.Approximately 16,000 names are now available by Flight Class to those participantswho send a stamped envelope to either of the below. Both maintain identical informationto guard against loss. Active participation will be welcomed. Under no circumstanceswill commercial use be made of this information.

Harry C.RFD * 1

Bradshaw Robert C. White54 Seton Trail

Newmarket, NH 03857 Ormond Beach, FL 32074

POSTAL RATES INCREASEYou have all heard the first class stamp is proposed to go to 30c. Your editor

has found this is only the tip of the iceberg. Before when the first class stamphas been increased all other rates are increased by usually a larger percentage.TARPA used to pay a yearly fee for our bulk mailing permit of $30., then it wentto $40., then $50 and is now $60 and, if the U.S. Postal Service (?) is true toform, this will be increased. While we don't have much foreign mailing this hasincreased tremendously.

Please do yourself and us all a favor and write your Congressmen protestingthis further increase. They will probably say it is a seperate business but theycreated this monster and should have oversight and if they don't they should destroythis monster. They waste millions on expensive seminars around the country. PaulHarvey said at a seminar in Phoenix they ran up a $12,000.00 bar bill. No matterhow you look at it, this is wasting taxpayers' money.

READERS' INPUTLet us have your contribution to your news magazine. There is a form in the

back to send to our Grapevine Editor, Dick Guillan.

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RECOMMENDATIONS, SUGGESTIONS & INFORMATION

At the Hershey Convention Betti Wind displayed some shirts with the TARPAinsignia on them which a friend of hers manufactures. They are nice full cut shirtsand attractive and we bought some. Betti will relay your orders. Prices includepostage and handling charges.Sweat Shirts - red or white, any size $15Staff Shirts - (tennis, golf) red or white $15 any sizeTee Shirts - red or white, any size $6.50

Send check with correct mailing address, color and size to;BETTI WIND

P.O. Box 309Meshoppen, PA 18630

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For a tax deductible contribution to THE TWA RETIRED PILOTS FOUNDATION youmay send your check to;

Capt. Robert R.Thompson, Treasurer807 W. Hintz Rd.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004* * * * * *

The 3184th Bomb Group will hold its 12th bi-annual reunion in Wichita, Kansas,Oct. 11-14, 1990. For information or to join (dues are $15 per year write;

384th Bomb Group Inc.P.O. Box 1021-ARahway, NJ 07065

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NEW MEMBERS

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( R) ABBOTT, SAMUEL M. F/E ( SUE)

29 MEESE CIRCLE

DANVILLE CA 94526

415-837-9532

( R) ANDERSON, A.C. NAV ( CHARLOTTE)

2147 CRANE CANYON RD.

SANTA ROSA CA 95404

707-584-3534

(R) CALLAHAN, PHILIP R. CAPT. ( MARGARET)

732 HILLVUEW ROAD

MALVERN PA 19355

215-644-2786

( R) ERICKSON, WALLY CAPT ( CONNIE)

1 0412 GARNETT

OVERLAND PARK KS 66214

913-492-4576

(R) FAUSETT, NORMAN L. CAPT (KAY)

Rte. 2 BOX 189B

HALFWAY MO 65663

417-445-2653

( R) FLIGGE, DON W. CAPT (YVONNE)

RR #1 BOX 388

SMITHVILLE MO 64089

816-532-0533

(A) HAIR, WILLIAM H. CAPT (GINNY )

6225 GREENBRIER DR.

HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648

714-960-4995

( A) KLUMB, EUGENE J. FIE BERENICE

26 EVA PATH

COMMACK NY 11725

516-543-8626

( R) MARTIN, HOLLIS W. CAPT (ANN)

B-17 NORTHSHORE DRIVE

LAKE LOTAWANA MO 64063

816-578-5433

( A) NISHTI, MICHAEL, Jr . CAPT ) SALLY)

10 CLINTON CT., SO.

PALM COAST FL 32137

904-446-2643

( A) AMUNDSEN, DAVID A. CAPT (SHARON)

8811 S.E. 15th PLACE

BELLEVUE WA 98004

206-454-2110

(R) ATKINS, RICHARD E. CAPT (GWENDOLYN)

RFD #1 BOX #183

EDGERTON MO 64444

816-227-3580

(A) CALLAMARO, JOHN R, CAPT (PATRICIA)

P.O. BOX #103

BLAIRSTOWN NJ 07825

201-362-8725

( A) FARLEY, ROBERT CAPT (SHIRLEY)

6500 VIA COLINITA

RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90274

213-831-8814

(S) FLAHERTY, MAGGIE S, MRS.

4732 STONE HEDGE DRIVE

SANTA ROSA CA 95405

707-538-1951

(A)GREENE, R. NATHAN F/O (ELLEN)

P.O. BOX 34002

SHAWNEE MISSION KS 66214

913-492-6283

(S) HUSAK, PAUL MR. ( VIRGINIA)

HC 30, BOX 786

PRESCOTT AZ 86301

602-778-0336

) R) LENGEL, ROGER CAPT (CONNIE)

475 CLIFF STREET

HONESDALE PA 18431

717-253-5165

( A) MOLINARIO, RICHARD T. CAPT (SANDRA P.)

436 N. WINNEBAGO DRIVE

LAKE WINNEBAGO MO 64034

816-537-6942

( S) PECK, EDWARD MR.

ROUTE #2, BOX # 225-A

WADDY KY 40076

502-829-5133

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13800 N.W. 72nd St.

PARKVILLE MO 64152

816-891-3485

(R) SENDELBACH, EDWARD C. CAPT

306 ROBERTS

PLAINFIELD IL 60544

815-436-2046

(R) SPENCE, SEBORN J. " JOE " CAPT. (JOAN)

3646 GREEN VISTA DRIVE

ENCINO, CA 91436

818-783-2885

(R) TAYLOR, BRYAN W. CAPT (BETTY)

HCR 69, BOX 368

SUNRISE BEACH MO 65079

314-374-6796

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8724 B. WELDON AE

SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

602-994-0035

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9 LOS RANCHITOS

CARMEL VALLEY CA 93924

408-659-2976

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909 GRBENBRIAR LANE

SPRINGFIELD PA 19064-3918

215-543-3731

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P.O. BOX 1185

SOUTHAMPTON NY 11969

516-283-0109

(R) SPASIANO, LOUIS F. CAPT (JAN)

642 CALLS DEL NORTE

CAMARILLO CA 93010

805-484-1827

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6159 SECLUDED LANE

GLADSTONE MO 64118-5126

816-452-4222

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612 RIDGE ROAD

TIBURON CA 94920

415-435-2271

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5984 MOON CREST DR.

TUCSON AZ 85718

602-577-1642

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79 BARRY AVE..

RIDGEFIELD CT 06877

203-438-4364

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1311 SPRING ST. 1 I

CALISTOGA CA 94515707-942-0430

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