TALESPINNERS - September, 2002

EAA Chapter 174
Chartered since 1966

TALESPINNERS
Mike Franzago & Mike Griffith, editors

September, 2002

From the President

It's fall (according to the calendar not the thermometer) and as the year begins to wind down, we have some very important chapter functions taking place over the next few months. The chapter picnic on the 15th, our Young Eagles rally on October 5th, the chapter auction at the regular chapter meeting on October 20th as well as nominations for new officers for 2003, elections in November, and the Christmas party in December. There...think you can remember all that? I know I will and there will be several reminders as time goes by.

I hope everyone got the mailing that Norm sent to all chapter members. It not only reminds everyone about what I just wrote it also has a couple other important details. Number one is the response card we need to have you mail back. It has to do with the way we handle your preference for newsletter delivery and personal information to keep our roster up to date and accurate. There's also a map and details about the picnic next weekend. If you didn't get one in the mail, please let Norm or I know right away.

As far as fly-out planning don't forget we are going to try to go to Old Rhinebeck (?) Airport in New York in October. We can hangar fly it first at the picnic. Bring your charts if you have any. Those of us that went on the last fly-out to Columbus, Indiana last month got a good lesson in how to safely handle marginal VFR weather. Without a good GPS the word 'safely' may not have been in that statement. Navigating under low ceilings and restricted visibility to a destination we were unfamiliar with would probably been attempted by most of us if we couldn't pinpoint our exact location as well as alternate airports thanks to our GPS. How did we ever get by without it? We just didn't fly quite as much I think. I'm not advocating pushing the weather, but last fly-out was an excellent example of how we can fly safely, stay legal, and feel comfortable doing it.

Well, that's all I have for now....don't forget to start setting things aside that you'll never use again to sell at our auction next month. And bring a check or some cash with you to the October meeting. There should be some real bargains.

Scott Hersha

Minutes from the August Chapter Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 am, Saturday, August 17th by the president. The treasurer’s report was given ($442 checking, $1393 savings, $6383 CD, total $8217), and new members were introduced.

The secretary noted that the insurance forms had been filed and approved for the September picnic and October Young Eagles rally.  Technical advisor Howard Wells mentioned that Sporty’s may offer to purchase and donate an unfinished project for training Boy Scouts in aircraft fabrication if the chapter agrees to provide the guidance and know-how.  This would be a great opportunity for members to get some experience as well. Hal Shevers will be invited to discuss the offer at the October meeting.

Scott mentioned that a hangar was for sale at Butler Co airport, 110x70 heated, might hold up to 6 planes, asking 180K.  Scott will invite the Tri-state Ultralight Pilots Association (TUPA) to the picnic to entertain and demonstrate their aircraft.  The Rhinebeck fly-out was discussed and a decision was made to try for the weekend of October12-13.

It was agreed that we should send out a mailing informing members of upcoming events and asking each individual member to accept the newsletter by email/website, in order to reduce expenses.   Meeting adjourned at 10:50 am.

Norm Beaudette, Chapter Secretary

Chapter Dues Notice!

Please don’t forget to pay your annual dues by Sept. 30^th.

Mail to treasurer Dave Robertson.
(Please do not bring your dues to the picnic.)

Auction in October

At the October meeting, we'll hold an auction of member-donated excess materials, tools and other items.  Start setting stuff aside now so you can find it in October!