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Special Edition M a rc h
Vo l 2 1 2006

INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
C re i g h t o n C a d e t s g o t o
Wa s h i n g t o n
(page 1)
P l a n s A r e U n d e r- w a y
for Hawk Mt Ranger
S c h o o l ’s 5 0 t h
Anniversary
(pages 4-5)
S q u a d ro n N e w s
(pages 3 & 7)
Fly Safe, Instruct Safe
and Checkout Safe
(page 6)

Cover photos; Aerial view of

Hawk Mountain during a
t r a i n i n g e x e rc i s e , b y
Captain Pamela Russell
PA Wing Members,

I ask that you read this informational letter that I received from CAP National Commander, Maj Gen
Antonio Pineda and USAF Commander, Col Russell Hodgkins, Jr. Please take the time
to read and review it with your Unit members. Timely accident and mishap reporting
should be emphasized to every CAP member. Thank you for your cooperation.
 MARCH
KEYSTONE WING SLIP 2006
Vol. 21

CREIGHTON CADETS GO TO WASHINGTON

Two cadets from the Thomas Creighton School
in Philadelphia, Cadet Damon Raynor and Cadet
Subee Jacob, along with two senior members,
Deputy Commander Katherine Smith and Lt.
Llyn Carter, helped represent the 31st Wing of
the Civil Air Patrol on Legislative Day, Thursday,
March 2. The cadets and senior members joined
Lieutenant Colonels Mark Lee and Robert
Meinart on their appointments with legislators. It
was a long day with extensive walking, but also
with many benefits. Our group began the day at
7:30 A.M. with a briefing on the significant
From left ot right, Lt Llyn Carter, Cadet Subee Jacob, Congresswoman,
issues we should address during our meetings. Allyson Schwartz, Cadet Domon Raynor and SM Katherine Smith
Most important to our cadets was the funding cut
in the Air Force budget. Once they understood how this could effect the future of our school squadron, they were
ready to get on with it. Then, we were off to navigate the D.C. Metro from Crystal City to Capitol Hill. Once on
the Hill, we followed Colonels Lee and Meinart from one building to another tracking down the offices of the
congressmen and senators who had granted us appointments.

Our day began with Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz and her Legislative Assistant. We were warmly wel-
comed. We felt very fortunate that our first meeting was with this Philadelphian because we knew she was inter-
ested in our schools and innovative programs for our students. She listened respectfully and promised to consider
the issues we discussed.

As our day continued, we met with Senator Rick Santorum, Congressmen Phil English and Charles Dent.
Unfortunately, Senator Arlen Spector had a committee meeting that arose, but we met with his Legislative
Assistant. We also stopped by the office of Congressman Chaka Fattah. Even though we did not have an appoint-
ment, his Legislative Director, Nuku Ofori, met with us. It helps to be constituents!

Everyone participating in Legislative Day were treated to a buffet lunch in the Rayburn Building. During lunch,
General Pinada addressed the group. Four cadets who had attended the leadership program held this week also
spoke. In addition, several elected officials dropped by and addressed the group.

The whole day was an enormous civics lesson for our cadets and senior members alike. They learned that elect-
ed officials will talk face to face with voters and constituents about their issues and concerns. Without exception,
every congressman and senator wanted to hear from the cadets themselves. Our cadets saw firsthand that many of
these elected officials had been CAP cadets themselves.

Our cadets also learned a lot more about the scope of the Civil Air Patrol. As eighth graders, our cadets were
easily the youngest cadets present. They met and interacted with other Civil Air Patrol members of all ages and
ranks. They heard about activities and missions of the Civil Air Patrol firsthand. This experience made our cadets
much more aware of the experiences they could have if they remain active with CAP. Exhausted, with sore,
swollen feet, we headed home Thursday evening. By Friday afternoon, we were already talking to our principal
about who might attend this event next year and how we might send more cadets. We wonder who we might meet
next year and what the issues will be.

- by Senior Member, Katherine Smith, Creighton Cadet Squadron 821

 2 NATIONAL NEWS AND EVENTS
4 cadets to address nation's law-makers during 2006 Legislative Day luncheon
Event held in conjunction with CAP's Winter National Board Meeting March 3-4

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Four Civil Air Patrol cadets will join CAP National Commander Maj. Gen. Antonio J.
Pineda as the featured speakers during CAP's Legislative Day celebration to be held Thursday, March 2, from noon
to 2 p.m. in the Senate Dirkson Building in Washington, D.C.
The event complements the organization's Winter National Board meeting slated for March 3-4 at the Crystal
Gateway Marriott.
Allen Dunn II, National Capital Wing; Tiffani Heinreich, Nevada Wing; Rebekah Kepple, Iowa Wing; and Binoy
Patel, Florida Wing will speak about their CAP experiences and how the organization is preparing them for success.
They are among 24 cadets participating in CAP's Civic Leadership Academy, a week long course of study and aca-
demically challenging activities slated to begin on Feb. 25 in Washington.
Pineda said Legislative Day provides CAP the opportunity to report to Congress the organization's progress in
serving the needs of communities across America, including milestone achievements in disaster relief, search and
rescue, cadet programs and aerospace education, as well as CAP's vision for the future.
"In 2005 the impact of CAP's 'Missions for America' was phenomenal," said Pineda. "During hurricane season
alone, CAP provided over 50,000 hours of volunteer time that served more than 8,000 people, and the cost to the
taxpayer was only $100 per flying hour. In addition, CAP's exceptional educational and growth opportunities for
youth nurtured the success of more than 20,000 cadets across the nation. The nearly 57,000 members of the Civil
Air Patrol are truly America's 'Everyday Heroes.' "
Dunn, of Arlington, Va., is cadet commander of the Arlington Cadet Squadron and chair of the National Capital
Wing Cadet Advisory Council. He commanded the 2003 Middle East Region color guard team, which received a
second-place award in national competition. He aspires to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and to fly
cargo planes.
Heinreich, of North Las Vegas, Nev., is a member of the Clark County Composite Squadron in Las Vegas and has
been a member of CAP for five years. The Nevada Wing's 2004 Cadet Officer of the Year, Heinreich has held
almost every staff position a cadet can hold, including cadet commander. Currently, she is the squadron cadet lead-
ership officer. Heinreich attended the National Emergency Services Academy in 2002 and Cadet Officer School and
National Blue Beret in Oshkosh, Wis., in 2005. Heinreich, who plans to be an Air Force fighter pilot, has her eye on
the Thunderbirds demonstration team.
Kepple of Evansdale, Iowa, is a member of the East Iowa Cadet Squadron and was the Kansas Wing's Cadet of
the Year in 2005. She has been a CAP member for three years. Kepple attended the Cadet Officer School in
Montgomery, Ala., in 2005. Keeple has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2010; she hopes to
become an Air Force officer.
Patel, of Fort Pierce, Fla., a member of Florida's Treasure Coast Composite Squadron, is a native of India who
speaks six languages. He is cadet commander of his squadron, deputy director of cadet programs for Group 4 and a
2005 graduate of Cadet Officer School. Patel is the recipient of the 2004 Florida Wing Group 4 Cadet of the Year
Award. He assisted the Florida Wing with hurricane relief efforts in 2004.
The CAP National Board consists of 69 members representing each of the organization's eight regions. The board
recommends policy to the CAP Board of Governors and proposes amendments to the constitution and bylaws. The
agenda for the board's winter biannual meeting includes discussion of a Unit Citation Award, CAP grade for retired
military senior noncommissioned officers, unit staffing, establishment of a commanders' association and cadet pro-
tection recurrent training.

- Julie DeBardelaben, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, James Tynan, Public Affairs Manager, National CAP
 SQUADRON NEWS
2005 Squadron 122 Annual Banquet
Posing for photographs; left to right; Cadets
Christopher Yencsik and Nichole McCandless, recipi-
ents of the General Billy Mitchell Award.
On Saturday, November 19, the squadron held its
annual banquet at Greenville VFW, Greenville,
Pennsylvania. The night included various guest speakers
in attendance: Senator Bob Robbins, Congressman Phil
English, LtCol Robert Meinert, LtCol Walter Vertreace
and LtCol Ronald Tuman. Local Mercer County
Treasurer Virginia Steese Richardson was also among the
guest speakers.
The General Billy Mitchell Award, given to cadets
who advance to the rank of Second Lieutenant and
become a cadet officer, went to our squadron's Cadet
Deputy Commander Nichole McCandless and Cadet
Executive Officer Christopher Yencsik. Those awards
were presented by Senator Bob Robbins and
Congressman Phil English.
Cadet McCandless was also presented a plaque as
Squadron Cadet of the Year. Both cadets also received a
Proclamation from both Senator Robbins and
Congressman English as well as one from Representative
Rod Wilt who was unable to attend. Prior to the banquet,
on November 17, 2005, McCandless and Yencsik were
invited and presented with citations from the Mercer
County Commissioners at the Mercer County Courthouse.
The Wright Brothers Award, given to cadets who have
completed the first three achievements in CAP and
advanced to the rank of Staff Sergeant were presented to
Cadet Brandon Cull and Cadet Robert Eastman.
Capt. Bill Kee, Commander of Squadron 122 thanks
all the Senior members and parents who organized our
successful banquet as well as all the cadets and parents
who attended the banquet and continue to support and
help our squadron. Capt. Kee has always said this is a
"Can Do Squadron."
-story and photo contribution from Squadron 122
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PAWG CADETS RECEIVE MITCHELL AWARD
Squadron 907 award’s presentation, from left to right; Captain Chris Comly,
Lieutenant Sandy Brandon, Cadets; Andrew Conrad and Lily Vatel, and
Lieutenant Colonels; Gary Metz and Stanley Altzman.
Two PAWG cadets from the Doylestown Composite Squadron 907 were
each awarded the General Billy Mitchell Award. The awards presentation was
held Monday evening, January 30th at the cadet's winter meeting facility, 204
N West St, Doylestown, PA 18901-3507. The cadets' parents and family
members were present for the presentation, as well as fellow squadron cadet
and senior members. The awards were presented to each cadet by Lt. Col.
Gary Metz, PAWG Group 3 Commander; Lt Col Stan Altzman, PAWG Group
3 Chief of Staff; Lt. Sandy Brandon, Squadron 907 Commander; and Capt.
Chris Comly, Squadron 907 Deputy Commander for Cadets.
Cadet Andrew Conrad is 17 years old, a high school senior and is the
Squadron's Cadet Deputy Commander. Cadet Lily Vatel is 18 years old and
pursuing a college degree in aviation management at Marywood University.
She is also working towards her pilot's license and has recently solo'd. Cadets
Conrad and Vatel are both active members of the Doylestown Composite
Squadron 907 and have participated in several local community/squadron
events, including the open-house/community day at Doylestown airport,
"Adopt-a-Highway program", "Adopt-an-Airport program", Toys-for-Tots at
Willow Grove, and staffing search and rescue exercises.
The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since 1964. This award hon-
ors the late Brigadier General Billy Mitchell. This is the second milestone
award for CAP cadets who pass a written A examination, testing leadership
theory and aerospace topics. Once they have met the award's requirements,
they are interviewed to ensure they have the maturity and ability to become a
cadet officer in CAP. Once the cadet earns the Mitchell Award, they are pro-
moted to the grade of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. Since its inception over 30 years
ago, over 42,000 cadets have earned this honor. Upon earning the Mitchell
award, they are eligible for advanced placement in the Air Force should they
enlist advanced credit in Air Force ROTC. They may also apply for a variety
of scholarships and CAP special activities.
The Civil Air Patrol Doylestown Composite Squadron 907 is one of the
largest squadrons in Pennsylvania, with the largest air operations. Our roster
includes 67 senior and 44 cadet members, with three aircraft based at
Doylestown airport. Of the 23 squadrons in Pennsylvania, Doylestown pilots
have the highest fly-time hours and have participated in disaster relief flights
over various areas of Pennsylvania during the several floods over the past two
years as well as homeland security flights over the port of Philadelphia.
- story and photo by 2Lt Annette Carlson, Squadron 907 Public Affairs Officer
 History Of The Ranger Program
In response to the need for ground support for air search missions, the concept of the Ranger Team was born
under the leadership of Col.Phillip Neuweiler, PAWG Commander from the late 1940's to1970. In1953 USAF Para
rescue and survival instructors trained PAWG SAR teams at Westover AFB, Massachusetts. Due to the dedication,
motivation, and high quality of the students, the instructors called them Rangers.
In 1956 the school was moved to Col Neuweiler's property at Hawk Mountain, and was staffed by USAF and
CAP members. In the early 1960's Ranger Staff Cadet Training was implemented, and the Hawk Mountain Ranger
School gained national prominence.
In the 1960's different Ranger Proficiency grades were established to recognize skill and experience, devised in
a similar way to awards for the Boy Scouts of America. In that time, several Ranger Teams had individuals that
parachuted into aircraft crash areas. There was an Airborne Ranger shoulder insignia (shown below) worn in place
of the PAWG shoulder insignia.
In 1974 Brig. General Leslie Westberg, the National Commander, attended the Hawk Mountain Ranger School.
He completed requirements for, and was awarded the Ranger First Class. General Westberg tasked national
Headquarters staff to document emergency services training and to recognize and link together various related
schools across the United States. Through the 1970's there were National Ranger Schools held at Hawk Mountain,
the Everglades in Florida, Black River Mississippi. Col Bartolo Ortiz developed Ranger Schools in Puerto Rico.
National Emergency Assistance Training (NEAT) schools were the official designation, recognized by the insignia
worn on the breast pocket. Washington Wing Challenger School was also qualified as a NEAT school, and several
of their staff trained at Hawk Mountain Ranger School.
In the early 1980's the Airborne Ranger shoulder insignia was replaced with a Search and Rescue insignia.
Search effectiveness was compromised by CAP adoption of the BDU. The orange hat and colorful Ranger insignia
became even more practical. Brig. General Richard Anderson, CAP former National Commander, visited the Hawk
Mountain Ranger School in July 1996, and recognized its lasting contributions.
To this day, in the National Search and Rescue Manual, Air Force para-rescue-men are first considered for
supervision of ground search teams. “Specialized teams such as Army, Navy and Air Force explosive ordinance
(EOD) teams, Navy sea-air-land (SEAL) teams, or CAP Ranger teams should be considered next”.
The Hawk Mountain Ranger School and the Pennsylvania Wing Ranger Program has been the model for many
of the search and rescue programs throughout the country. It continues to be the single longest running school of
search and rescue. (See more on former Hawk Mountain proprietor, Col Neuweiler, on page 9.)

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations are in order for last month’s “Valentine Find” winners. Lt Col Willa Hayes
and Major Robin Steiner, both received “American Tourister” bags similar to the ones in the
photo on the left. In this issue, a “Shamrock” is in need of finding! If you find the Shamrock
and you are one of the first two callers identifying where in this issue you found our hidden
“Shamrock”, you might be a prize winner too! Calls are to be made on 24 March only. (Paid
employees and all past winners are ineligible.) After we receive the winning calls, an electron-
ic message will be sent out over the PA Wing Member Server to announce the winners and end
4 the telephone calls. PA Wing’s telephone number is 717-861-2335. Good Luck!
 HAWK MOUNTAIN RANGER PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
In 2006, the Hawk Mountain Ranger Program will be celebrating it's 50th Anniversary!
Come and be a part of the celebration!
Events will include:
Black Belt / Master Medic Reunion Thursday, 13 July 2006, Night at the Pulpit
Skit Night 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, 15 July 2006, at Base Camp
(Picnic Dinner will begin at 1600 hours)
Tickets for the Reunion and the Skit Night Dinner will be $15 for each event, or $25
for both events. For tickets send your check to:
PAWG HQ, Hawk Mt Ranger School
Building 3-108,
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville PA 17003
Checks should be made payable to:
Hawk Mt Ranger School, CAP
Please enclose a note stating the names of the attendees and the event or events
you will be attending. Tickets purchased after June 20, 2006 will be $20 for each event.
All Current and Past Ranger Staff please send an e-mail to rangerstaff@yahoo.com
with your current contact information we so we can keep you informed of events.
Ticket holders will received a complementary 50th Anniversary Souvenir "Challenge Coin”
REMEMBER TO BRING PAST PICTURES OF YOUR
"VACATIONS" AT HAWK MOUNTAIN!

For more information and to add your name to the sign-up sheet, go to
http://pawg.cap.gov/hawk/50th.htm

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 EYES ON SAFETY 6

Fly Safe, Instruct Safe and Checkout Safe

This open letter is directed to check-pilots, instructor pilots, mission check-pilots, mission pilots and CAP pilots.
There was a recent mishap in Maine Wing. I spoke with NER/DOV, (North East Region, Standardization &
Evaluation Officer), and received the abridged version shown below. As you read it, think about it. How far could
you go before you were off the threshold? It’s got the potential to be a very dangerous maneuver. Many airports in
PA would not be capable of sustaining the maneuver.
Throughout the day a check-pilot had been giving check-rides in C-172’s. At a point in each check-ride the check-
pilot would brief the pilot to execute a simulated soft-field take-off with a 50-foot obstacle to be cleared. As the
pilot climbed through 100-150 feet AGL the check pilot would pull the throttle and require the pilot to abort the
take-off and land the airplane. (I do not know the airport but according to the NER/DOV the runway was quite
long.)
Each of these simulated emergencies in a C-172 had a successful outcome.
The next check-ride was in a C-182RG. Again the check-pilot briefed the pilot for a soft-field take-off with a 50
foot obstacle to be cleared. Upon clearing the “obstacle” the pilot retracted the gear. Again, at 100-150 feet AGL,
the check-pilot pulled the throttle. The airplane experienced a greater than expected sink rate. The pilot successful-
ly extended the gear. Either there was insufficient power applied to arrest the sink rate or there was no more power
available to arrest the sink rate. The C-182RG landed hard and struck a runway light with the left horizontal stabi-
lizer. The airplane bounced back up into the air and as it came down the right wing tip struck the runway. There
was no propeller strike and miraculously there were no injuries. This mishap will eventually appear in the Sentinel.
(CAP Safety Newsletter).
The NER commander initiated a conference call with all of his Wing Commanders. In this conference call,
NER/CC directed that there would be no simulated engine failures below 1,000 feet AGL. The PA Wing
Commander, Col M. Allen Applebaum, directed me to communicate this with all of you. Compliance is mandatory.
In the near future there will be a “PA Wing Policy Letter” regarding said.
In consulting with the NER/DOV, I received some additional information. The NER Commander is concerned
about check-pilots “spicing up” the check-ride maneuvers. It this is happening in PA Wing, it must stop in accor-
dance with the NER Commander’s directive.
Some flight instructors may feel they should have latitude in setting up emergencies. Here is a safe guideline for
you: When conducting check-rides, check-pilots should brief and conduct maneuvers in compliance with CAPR 60-
1. If CAPR 60-1 does not specifically address your questions(s) about a particular maneuver, then refer to the
Practical TEst Standards for the certificate held by the pilot receiving the check-ride.
The traditional simulated engine out abeam the base numbers (called the 180 degree power off approach to landing
in the Commercial PTS), is not impacted by the NER/CC’s directive.
Remember; fly safe, instruct safe and check-out safe,
Captain William Doyle, CFI A&I, PAWG/Dov

File photo; “Katrina” 2006 - C/TSgt Glenn Koehler

 A SALUTE TO OUR MEMBERS 7

Civil Air Patrol Presents "Lieutenant Colonel"

Rank to Senator Robbins

Franklin, PA - The PA Wing

Civil Air Patrol's Vice
Commander, Lieutenant Colonel
Mark Lee, presented Senator Bob
Robbins (R-50) with the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel at the Major
Don Beatty Composite
Squadron's awards banquet held
at the Stoneboro Fire Department
Lt Col “Bob” Robbins
on February 24th.
Cadet Dominique Daniels of Shaw Middle School Squadron 827, Civil Air Patrol members, family and friends witnessed
salutes the photographer before leaving the special presentation as the orders were read by
for his co-piloting adventure Lieutenant Colonel Bob Meinert. Sen. Robbins was then
presented his grade and insignia as a member of the Civil
Air Patrol.
FLYING HIGH In his distinguished military career, Robbins graduated
The Cadet After-School Program allows from the U.S. Military Academy. He served two tours of
students to fly airplanes - Feb 9, 2006 duty in Vietnam and was an instructor at the U.S. Army
Ranger School. He has been awarded the Soldiers Medal
all credits to - Alexandra Chalat of Heroism, Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star
Medal. Senator Robbins has been a member of Civil Air
Last Friday, the Shaw Middle School NASA Explorer Patrol since 2000.
After-School Program led two of their cadets to co-pilot "Senator Robbins has been a long time supporter of the
in the seat of a Civil Air Patrol airplane. value of Civil Air Patrol to the local community and the
The mission was just one of many Orientation Flights, Commonwealth in both its emergency response and youth
where cadets are given controls of the airplane and asked development capacities," said Lt. Col. Bob Meinert,
to follow specific coordinates. Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.
“Even though many of the Shaw cadets have never "Robbins has featured Civil Air Patrol's Search and rescue
even seen an airplane,” said Phil Kohler, a special educa- and Aerial Reconnaissance on his local television show.
tion teacher as well as the Squadron Commander of the He takes an active interest in the local Mercer County and
Civil Air Patrol at Shaw, “once they’re exposed to this Major Don Beatty squadrons, encouraging local youth to
wonderful experience, they demonstrated a most prodi- learn and achieve. He is a valued and trusted advisor to
gious ability to fly.” the Pennsylvania Wing Commander."
Phil Kohler works with thirty cadets from 6th to 8th
grade after school on Tuesdays and Fridays. The group
goes on intriguing missions including adventures in
aerospace and search and rescue. These students have
also joined the Robotics Team in a local competition and
they have welcomed guests to Shaw for lessons in tech-
nology, math and engineering. They have also joined
Edison Schools for a reception at the Franklin Institute.
The cadet’s next event will be on February 23rd where
they will spend an evening learning and teaching sci-
ence, math, engineering and more.
Photo credit; Adam Parrott-Sheffer
8 CADET FLIGHT ORIENTATION REPORT - JANUARY 2006
 LOOKING BACK - PA WING ARCHIVES 9

ONE OF OUR OWN

(Part one of a three part story, by Col Paul R. Kopczynski, PA Wing Historian)

Many of you have probably heard the

name, Col Phillip Neuweiler, in some old
documents and certainly in copies of reprints
of the old Pa Wing Newsletters that have
been printed over the last year which depict
the early days of Civil Air Patrol in
Pennsylvania. Many of you have not had the
privilege of knowing him as I and a few of
the old hands that remain in the Wing have.
He was a remarkable man and one not easily
forgotten. This article has been written to
provide you with some insight into one of the
most dominant and forward looking Wing
Commanders Pennsylvania ever had, a true
visionary.
Phillip F. Neuweiler a long time promi-
nent civic leader, sportsman and
Brewmeister, was the President of the
Neuweiler brewing Company founded by his
grand father Louis F. Neuweiler in 1878. In
the beginning it was known as the Germania Brewery. In 1911 when the massive brewery was erected at Front &
Gordon Streets, it became known as the L. F. Neuweiler & Sons Brewery and in later years the Neuweiler Brewing
Corporation. They were known for their famous Neuweiler Cream Ale which flowed quite freely at CAP functions
and a case of the brew was always presented as a gift to visiting dignitaries. This is the only reason I think a lot of
them always came. In fact, it was always a door prize including the famous serving trays from the brewery at ban-
quets and meetings that were held around the Wing. The brewery itself went on until 1969 long after bankruptcy
proceedings were originally filed. Today, the Neuweiler Brewery no longer exists but there is a claim that a third
generation Neuweiler is producing beer under the Neuweiler name in the Reading area. The only remaining vestige
that Neuweiler ever existed in the brewing business in Allentown was a pub in one of the hotels in Allentown
owned by the brewery, called The Colonel Neuweiler Pub named after Col Neuweiler. The Neuweiler Brewery did
quite well for many years which allowed the Colonel to direct his efforts to build a great Wing. There were bars and
hotels owned by the Neuweilers throughout the region that served their beer exclusively and were very successful
with this set up until the IRS enacted laws regarding company entertainment expenses which prevented breweries
from owning such establishments. Something however, that still goes on in the United Kingdom.
Besides being involved in the brewery business, Phillip Neuweiler was greatly influenced and interested in avia-
tion. He was a pioneer pilot and airplane owner and was quite influential and a dominant factor in the development
in the Allentown (ABE) airport, now known as the Lehigh Valley International Airport. He was influential in the
development of airports and of aviation not only in the Allentown area, but throughout the state of Pennsylvania and
nationally. Colonel Neuweiler was a member of the Lehigh -Northampton Authority since its inception and the
Pennsylvania Aviation Commission for many years. When the airport Authority was formed in 1943 he was its first
Treasurer, a post he held until 1969. (Story to be continued in April issue of the Keystone Wing Slip.)

(Special thanks to Richard Ludwig, Herb Cahalen and Tom Jensen for filling in the “blanks”.)
 M A G A Z I N E C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N

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