September 30, 2010

'High-energy,' she loved the outdoors

'High-energy,' she
loved the outdoors

Mary Jane Fall lived a vigorous, physical
life, and she hoped others would, too.

So she taught them how. Hundreds of them
-- children in Camp Fire USA, an
organization similar to Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts.

The Indianapolis chapter would have
folded from lack of funding in 1984 except
that Mrs. Fall and another woman, Linda
Sutton, stepped in and ran the operation as
volunteers. They did a job that had been
the responsibility of half a dozen paid
staffers.

"Mary was high-energy," Sutton said. "She
skied, she whitewater rafted. There was
nothing she couldn't do."

Mrs. Fall was killed earlier this month in a
four-wheeler accident in the mountains
outside Ouray, Colo. She was 65.

An experienced rider, she was at the
controls of a two-person ATV when the
vehicle left the trail and plummeted down a
steep incline.

Her passenger, daughter Erika Fall, is
recovering from her injuries at her
Indianapolis home.

Mary Jane Mull Fall was born into the
physical life, the daughter of a prominent
farm family in Parke County. Her
upbringing "gave her a lot of self-worth
and sense of adventure," observed her
brother-in-law, Max Fall, noting her wide-
ranging interests.

She enjoyed quintessential rural pursuits
such as cooking and 4-H crafts but also
developed a keen interest in her husband's
hobbies, which included flying and off-road
motorcycling.

She was active in the Experimental Aircraft
Association and the Indiana Warbirds
Squadron 3. She had a motorcycle license
and, well into her 60s, frequently got
around on a scooter.

She and her husband of 44 years,
Martin K. Fall, both graduated from Purdue
University. She taught school in Illinois
before marrying and moving to
Indianapolis, where they owned and
managed a manufacturing business,
General Devices.

They had two children. The eldest, Lisa,
died in a car crash in the 1980s. That "left
the biggest empty hole in her heart you
could imagine," Sutton said.

But it did not stop her or quash her bold
spirit. She devoted herself to Camp Fire,
helping keep the local chapter going for
two decades (it finally ceased operations in
2004).

She organized fundraisers and performed
other administrative tasks. But her favorite
part, Sutton said, was showing the children
the joys of the outdoors. "She and I would
take eight girls on all-night canoe trips
down Sugar Creek.

"That, to her, was living."

To nominate someone for "A Life Lived,"
please contact Star breaking news editor
Gregg Montgomery at
gregg.
montgomery@indystar.com
or (317) 444-
6292.

September 14, 2010

Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 - Grissom Fly-In, Kokomo/Peru, IN

from FunPlacesToFly.com Aviation Events
The former U.S. Air Force Base (KGUS) in north central Indiana, now open for general aviation, will host a Fly-In on Saturday, September 18th, 2010. Enjoy a variety of Warbirds plus a 1903 Wright flyer replica and family activities. Also, visit the adjacent Grissom Air Museum with more than 25 legendary aircraft from WW2 through the Gulf War. Hosted by FBO Montgomery Aviation the Fly-In will also offer breakfast 8a-11a, lunch 12-3p and a gala dinner-dance 7p-9p. Tel. 765-689-8100. Contact: Jerry White, FBO Manager 765 689 8100, jerry@montgomeryaviation.net

Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 - Grissom Fly-In, Kokomo/Peru, IN
from FunPlacesToFly.com Aviation Events
The former U.S. Air Force Base (KGUS) in north central Indiana, now open for general aviation, will host a Fly-In on Saturday, September 18th, 2010. Enjoy a variety of Warbirds plus a 1903 Wright flyer replica and family activities. Also, visit the adjacent Grissom Air Museum with more than 25 legendary aircraft from WW2 through the Gulf War. Hosted by FBO Montgomery Aviation the Fly-In will also offer breakfast 8a-11a, lunch 12-3p and a gala dinner-dance 7p-9p. Tel. 765-689-8100. Contact: Jerry White, FBO Manager 765 689 8100, jerry@montgomeryaviation.net 

Documentary to air on life of astronaut Grissom

A documentary on the life and legacy of Purdue University astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom will be carried on the Big Ten Network this month and next. ...

Reserve your seat today for EAA's B-17 Salute to Veterans Tour

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Call 800-359-6217 or
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EAA's "Salute to Veterans" B-17 Tour is coming to a town near you! This one-of-a-kind tour brings the beautifully restored B-17 Flying Fortress Aluminum Overcast to local airports across the nation for flight experiences and walk-through tours. Out of more than 12,000 that were built, this aircraft is one of a handful of airworthy B-17s still flying.
EAA invites you to reserve a seat for a flight aboard this rare WWII bomber and experience "the ride of a lifetime." 
Tour Stops
October 1-3
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October 29-31
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You can learn more about the flight experience, history, and operation of our B-17 at www.b17.org, or find us on Facebook.
Pre-booked flights cost $359 for EAA Members, and $399 for non-Members. Walk-up prices are $385 for EAA Members, and $425 for non-Members. Seats are filling up fast, so pre-book your flight today and save $26 off the walk-up price! It's a great experience you won't want to miss ... plus you'll be helping to support the preservation of aviation history and supporting aviation in your local community.

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September 8, 2010

September 14, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Sheryl Cole

The Indianapolis Aero Club, welcomes Sheryl Cole, participant in the 2010 Air Race Classic as it's speaker for the September 14th meeting.


Location:  Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: September 14, 2010

Cocktails: 6:00 pm
- Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker:  7:00 pm
Advance or Reservations - $20.00  At Door - $22.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00


Please RSVP to: John Brill
H: 317-877-7777  C: 317-501-8610

Mail to: 
107-A Knoll Ct,  Noblesville, IN 46062
email: 
jwbrillsr@aol.com 
This year was Sheryl's second year with the Air Race Classic. She holds a Private Single-Engine Land cerification, has her instrument rating and has logged over 350 hours. Sheryl also grew up with a love for flying: her father was stationed at SAC Headquarters when her parents decided to "tie the knot". So, it is said that she was flying before she was born. For much of her father's military service, Sheryl experienced flying from the back seat of small aircraft from the aero club and listened to all the hangar flying stories while growing up. For her parents' 50th anniversary, she used her father's flight log and flew them the same route back to Omaha to see friends that still lived in the area.

Sheryl's goal is to fly one of every type of airplane in the sky and has so far logged time in Pipers, Cessnas, Maule Orion, Mooneys and most recently for the race, a Bonanza. She plans to get her Commercial rating and would like to fly corporate now that after 31yrs, she is retired from the US Postal Service in sales and customer service.

From the Inbox: IAC Member Collegiate winner of Air Race Classic

We're always glad to get emails like this in the Inbox about Indianapolis Aero Club Members!

Indy Aero Club Members,

I would like you to be aware of some BIG NEWS regarding member Kaitlin Mroz and the Womens Air Race Classic 2010.  This year was Kaitlin's third year participating on Purdue's team.  She was one of the seniors on the ground crew.

Of all 58 participating teams regardless of class, Purdue placed 4th overall.  Of all collegiate teams, Purdue WON THE COMPETITION, coming in FIRST PLACE.    Purdue beat out second place collegiate Indiana State (8th place overall), third place Southern Illinois (9th place overall), and fourth place Embry Riddle (10th place overall).

She attended the closing ceremonies and awards banquet in Frederick, Maryland with other teammates and received the trophy for the team.  In the press conference, the pilots credited their win to the superioir performance of the ground crew to navigate them around some pretty bad weather.

Another interesting side note,  one of the pilots for Indiana State University's team who finished second of all collegiate teams, Kay Brown, has been freinds with Kaitlin for approximately 15 years as they grew up only blocks away in Avon.  Kay recognized her passion to fly and took flight lessons because of Kaitlin's passion for flight.  I am proud of both these young women!

Kaitlin will never brag on herself, but it is a HUGE VICTORY not only for Purdue, but for the Indy Aero Club and I believe all members will enjoy the news!

Attached is a picture for your pleasure. Kaitlin is in the gold shirt on the far left.

Best regards,

Richard Mroz

Another note:  Some members might remember that Kaitlin won the Indy Aero Club scholarship to the Space Academy a few years back!

September 6, 2010

Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 - EAA Chapter 2 Young Eagles Rally, Fort Wayne, IN

Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 - EAA Chapter 2 Young Eagles Rally, Fort Wayne, IN: "Registration from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon). Flying will be from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, weather permitting. Contact: David and Laramie Resler 260-693-6191
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Saturday - Sunday, Sep 11-12, 2010 - Putnam County Airport Appreciation Days, Greencastle, IN

Saturday - Sunday, Sep 11-12, 2010 - Putnam County Airport Appreciation Days, Greencastle, IN: "Fly-in with display aircraft. Young Eagle Rally; Food; Airplane, Helicopter and Hot Air Balloon rides;Vendors. Dixie Chopper Radio Hour with Dinner and Hangar dance Saturday evening, 6:00-9:00 pm (local). Contact: Duane Skoog 765-363-2093, gdskoog@yahoo.com
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September 2, 2010

Saturday, Sep 4, 2010 - Fly/In Cruise/In, Marion, IN


Saturday, September 4th, 2010 is the date for the 20th Annual Fly-In Cruise-In at the Marion Municipal Airport in Marion, Indiana. The action starts early at 7:00am and runs until 2:00pm. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt , ultralight and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served, with all proceeds going to the local Marion High School Marching Band. FREE Registration. Contact: Ray Johnson 765-664-2588, FlyInCruiseIn@indy.rr.com
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