American Heirlooms - June 2020

American Heirlooms - June 2020

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JUNE 2020

FLYING A CESSNA 150, PART 2

Before you begin the next phase of flying a Cessna 150, you must have already verified that the weather and winds will allow you to fly, planned your route, completed the Before Takeoff Checklist, and taxied the aircraft out to the runway. At most airports, you have a good view of the incoming traffic from a little turnoff near the end of the runway. You'll want to have a good view of the traffic coming in and point into the wind. Then, you’ll place the throttle at 1,700 and check the various instruments on your aircraft. This includes your oil pressure and the magnetos, which should both be firing. Once those are verified as working, you will check your carburetor heat and check your suction gauges. Bring the throttle back to idle. Next, check the flight controls: Using the control wheel, check the aileron functionality. And lastly, check the rudder visually as you test the rudder pedals. Finally, latch and lock your door. Because these little planes usually have no air conditioner, on hot summer days, pilots often leave a door open during the run-up to keep the temperature bearable. If you don’t latch it properly, the door will fly open right when you are intent on the liftoff. Now, you’re ready to check your radios and confirm there is no traffic in your way. Once air traffic is clear, you’ve completed your

Pilot and Uncle Cleotis Miller poses after giving rides

One of Jim Strong's C150 trainers and yours truly

checklist, the wing flaps are up, and the carburetor heat is set to cold, you can punch the throttle! As you taxi down the runway, keep your feet off the brakes and keep the front wheel in the middle of the runway. At 50 mph pull back the wheel with slight pressure and let the plane lift off. This is a bit of an intuitive thing, but as you begin to gently pull back, you’ll notice that you’re slowly lifting off the ground! You have to control your rudder throughout this process. The plane will want to pull and turn, so keep flying straight along the centerline of the runway and keep the throttle steady. From there, airspeed at 72 mph gives you the best climb in the shortest possible time, and at that point, you’re ready to transition into normal flight. Takeoff is really fun and it will get your adrenaline pumping. I can’t really explain the feeling of flying a plane and the takeoff — it’s indescribable. Mankind dreamed of flying for hundreds of years, and to be able to break into the sky so freely today is astonishing. As an aside, freedom is an interesting topic. Freedom exists within constraints, always, and the freedom of flying illustrates this fully.

A Cessna 172 I rented while on vacation in TN

Back in the plane, once you’ve taken off and calmed from the adrenaline, you have to be mindful of high-wind turbulence and other air traffic. The aircraft is the most fun to fly on a calm day when turbulence is low. It’s an experience that’s sure to make you grin.

Check back next month as we descend back to Earth and detail landing.

–Ethan Zimmerman

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Delaware is home to many great fishing spots, several of which come with their own legends and fishing tales. In honor of National Go Fishing Day on June 18, we’ve compiled this guide to local fishing. Learn more by downloading the 2020 Delaware Fishing Guide at ERegulations.com/delaware/fishing. Licensing Like every state, Delaware requires anglers to obtain licensing before dropping lines in the water. The exception is made for those who are ages 12 and under. For a general fishing license, residents pay $8.50, while nonresidents pay $20. Trout fishing also requires a specialty stamp for those ages 12 and older. The cost of boating licenses varies by the boat’s usage and size. For example, a license to operate a boat that is 20 feet long or less is $40 for residents, while the cost for a resident to operate a guide boat is $100. Fish Types Fishing in the pond in your backyard is going to offer up different varieties than the fish you are going to find off the coast. This will influence the bait you use, the equipment needed to reel in and store the fish, and the boat you use while fishing. You will also have to be

aware of the seasons for catching certain fish, length limitations, and species that must be released upon catch.

In freshwater tributaries, you’re fishing primarily for bass, carp, catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish, sturgeon, herring, pickerel, muskellunge, and shad. Saltwater anglers will likely hook some of the same species in addition to flounder, grunt, cod, billfish, shark, mackerel, porgie, ray, snapper, tuna, and pufferfish. Delaware is also home to varieties of shellfish, including lobster, crab, and clams. Check the 2020 Delaware Fishing Guide for regulations and limitations for catching different species. Safety Fishing is a relaxing hobby, but it doesn’t come without its hazards. Be mindful of how you cast to avoid “hooking” a fellow angler and always observe proper techniques when removing a hook from a fish. Wear your lifejacket when you’re aboard a boat and always apply sunscreen.

Good luck to all our fellow anglers!

Camping doesn’t have to mean settling for prepackaged snacks, dehydrated meals, and boring hot dogs. In fact, cooking during your camping trip can be fun, easy, and incredibly tasty. One of the simplest ways to prepare camp meals is with a Dutch oven and charcoal. Like crockpots, Dutch oven meals require very little work and dirty few dishes. Best of all, you can add an endless variety of food to your camp menu! The briquettes around the Dutch oven provide long-lasting and consistent heat distribution. The number of briquettes you use depends on the size of your Dutch oven and what you’re cooking. However, you can use the following chart as a rule of thumb to determine how many briquettes you need for certain temperatures and oven sizes.

Cooking with a Dutch oven is as simple as combining your ingredients, heating your briquettes, and placing them beneath and on top of your oven. Each briquette adds 10–20 degrees of heat. For breakfast, prepare a hash with bacon, eggs, onions, potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper. For lunch, try cooking campfire nachos with tortilla chips, ground beef, beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, and avocado. And for dinner, butterfly your freshly caught trout and bake it with some potatoes and butter. Cooking while camping should be an enjoyable experience. Pack a Dutch oven and charcoal briquettes the next time you’re out in the wilderness to add a fun and rustic element to your meals.

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At KCS, we’re committed to doing our best to provide custom heirloom pieces, including kitchen cabinets. You rely on your kitchen to nourish and inspire your family, incorporating it seamlessly into your everyday life. As such, when you choose our craftsmen to refurbish this space, we take your considerations very seriously. Below are the eight steps we use in the decision-making process to help your cabinets move gracefully from inspiration to reality.

Inspirations: In order to craft the cabinets you dream of, we need to see your inspirations! Compile pictures of colors, hardware, and styles you like. Preliminary Quote: After we have an idea of what you’re looking for, we can supply an initial quote for the project. Selections: Next, we can help you choose the final trim, door, and stain or paint styles. This allows you to fine-tune your creation and get an idea of the final cost. Second Quote: Based on your selections, we’ll provide you with a final quote. Deposit: We ask for a 30% deposit before we add your project to our build list. 3D Rendering: In this step, we take your selections, inspiration, and space to create a 3D drawing of your project. This allows you to verify every detail in your project before we begin those first cuts.

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Project Begins: Once you approve our rendering, we begin work and set a delivery date!

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Dimensions: To establish the capacity of the room we are working with, we need to know the room dimensions and the door and window placements. This can be given to us in a simple drawing or with blueprints — we will work with either one.

After step eight, all you have to do is anxiously await the arrival and installation of your new kitchen cabinets. If you’re interested in getting started on the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of, or if you would like a copy of our Kitchen Cabinet Flowchart to help you mull the process over, give our shop a call.

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As its name suggests, this simple and delicious treat is best served with a cup of tea.

INGREDIENTS • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 cup milk • 3 tbsp oil • 2 cups flour

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1 cup sugar

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1 tbsp baking powder

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1/4 tsp salt

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1 1/2 cups blueberries

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1 tsp grated orange peel

DIRECTIONS 1.

Heat oven to 350 F and grease a loaf pan. 2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil together. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then mix in blueberries and orange peel. 4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just moistened. 5. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan. 6. Bake for 1 hour. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Photo Credit: Heather Brooke Zimmerman

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Inside this Issue

Time for Takeoff: Part 2 Page 1

Local Fishing Guide

Prepare Camp Meals With a Dutch Oven Page 2 Turn Your Kitchen Dreams Into Reality in 8 Steps

Blueberry Tea Bread Page 3

Too Much Shade? Plant These Vegetables! Page 4

THE BEST VEGETABLES TO PLANT IN SHADY SPOTS

There’s nothing quite like growing your own vegetables, but if your yard doesn’t get the best sunlight, what can you do? This is a problem many gardeners face. Even if you live in a sunny area, you may have a shady corner of the garden or side of the house going to waste. Fortunately, plenty of plants do well in partial and full shade. Flowering plants and vines, such as cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, need more hours of sunlight per day — at least 6 hours — in order to thrive. But as a general rule, leafy greens do better in shade and milder temperatures than other vegetables. You can also try the following: Herbs While some herbs, such as basil, are better suited for sunnier conditions, there are a few that will do great in shade. These include chives, cilantro, golden marjoram, mint, oregano, and parsley. (Hours of sun per day: 3) Kale Typically, kale does well in partial shade. When kale is grown in full shade, the leaves tend to be slightly smaller, but this can be offset by growing additional plants. (Hours of sun per day: 3–4)

Peas Like kale, when grown in shade, peas and beans won’t grow quite as large, and plants may take longer to mature, but with proper planning, you’ll still reap a plentiful harvest. Bush and dwarf varieties are recommended over their pole counterparts. (Hours of sun per day: 4–5) Potatoes Root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and beets, will grow in partial shade, but they may take a few more weeks to mature, and they may produce less overall. However, as most gardeners agree, the results are still worth the effort. (Hours of sun per day: 4–5) Spinach Like most leafy greens, spinach does very well in shade, particularly baby spinach. The plant will continue to produce leaves for an extended period of time if you regularly harvest the outer leaves. (Hours of sun per day: 3–4)

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