June's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding. Jim Hann brought the Piper out for us to take a look.
No minutes to approve for last month; I was absent.
Don Doherty gave the treasurer's report, including checking and savings balances. Balances are smaller thanks to paying the bills for our clean water project. We need to replenish this, and got a start with the RV-12 project.
Bob Danner and Kai came out to help with Young Eagles last week and came to visit the meeting.
We flew 32 kids last weekend. The weather was sunny and fine for flying. Laura ran the Boy Scout badge program. RIck arrived late and gave a report. There were 31 flights total, 9 pilots. We were able to fly several parents, including 2 who rode along with their autistic son. Rick reported YE tallies for all of our pilots.
Jeff and Art are working on an updated, online roster.
Rob Burnett has food coupons for Dierberg's and Shop-N-Save.
Per Bob Kraemer there's no updates on a 2015 MACTS conference.
We had an ARC work project in May, got a pile of rocks removed from the dug-up area around the new well.
(Something big with a round engine flew very low over the ARC. Bill went to identify the bird: it was the CAF TBM.)
On the BD-4 project Art has taken a look and feels that, outside of scrap aluminum, all that's worthwhile is the spars.
The flying club was finally incorporated. The bank required a fictitious name for an account, so Dave and the group settled on "Spirits of Aviation Flying Club, LLC." They're going to squeeze some rivets after the meeting.
Movie of the month will be tonight, Flying the Feathered Edge, a biography of Bob Hoover. Next month we'll see Fighter Squadron with Robert Stack.
Jim Hann gave a report on his PA-22. He went into this as a project and ended up as the sole owner, but purchased without a pre-buy inspection, discovering later that he didn't have the correct wings. (There's a pair of Piper wings in his hangar for sale if you're interested.) He reports it as a work in progress. Having a type club or website is a great help when taking on a type certificated aircraft a project, Short-Wing Piper Club and shortwingpipers.org for example.
Thanks to the current monsoon Dave addressed flooding issues. The crest should not reach our airport this time around though it's a good time to review procedures. Since the ARC is higher than the hangars we can store some planes in here, first come first served, though members renting hangars get top consideration, and members get priority over non-members. If the water gets as high as the ARC we plan to rent a container that we can fill and haul away. We'll call members for volunteers to fill the storage container. Note: 30 feet floods the north hangars.
Next month is Oshkosh, July 19 --> 26. Several members are going up early to stake out campsites. Our meeting is prior to this so we'll discuss AirVenture business, such as where to meet for the chapter photograph,
Tom Sparr notes that the International Stinson Club is flying in on the 19th. Poplar Grove (used to be Belvedere) sells mogas.
In August Jackie Jackson, a Harrier pilot will address the group. Libby will tentatively speak in September, and in October Tom Sparr will give a presentation. Charlie Becker from Oshkosh will be our speaker at our December Christmas event.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Saturday, April 25, 2015
April 18, 2015 Meeting Minutes
April 2015's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
Mr. Bill brought his new, fabled yellow Sonex in so we could see that it was, indeed, real. Jim Hann came straight from work, still dressed in his pilot's uniform.
We approved the minutes from last month's meeting.
Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's Report including checking and savings balances.
New member Chris has built several planes and has always intended to join EAA.
Last month we discussed a new phone setup.
We have water again in the ARC. We still need to purge the lines, run some chlorine through, and replace the water heater. Even without the cleaning our new water supply is pleasantly free of the smell our prior water had. We voted on and approved the purchase of a new water heater.
Rob Burnett has Dierbergs and Shop-n-Save cards.
Last week was Young Eagles. Rick May reports we had 23 total volunteers and 9 pilots, flying 54 kids and maybe 3 adults flew. Laura had 23 scouts for her merit badge presentation. Note to ground crew: please have your pilots sign the forms. Pat Donovan had a good system: he printed a sheet of adhesive address labels with all his information. Bill Doherty reports that we cleared around $180 on food sales, and requests volunteers to cook and sell food at future events. We need two or three at each event. We could use more volunteers at the events in general.
New Business:
We'd like to add Tom Baker and Tom Huebbe to the Memorial Wall at Oshkosh. It will cost $700, and so far we've collected $500. See Dave Doherty if you'd like to contribute. A number of our chapter's members are already on the wall.
Sun-n-Fun is coming up this month. Two members present at the meeting plan to attend. On the 20th there will be a memorial there for Tom Baker and another who recently passed.
Missouri Aviation Convention and Trade Show (or whatever its new name will be) is coming up, though we don't know the exact date. Bob Kraemer will let Dave know when he (along with other flight instructors) learn the date.
The airport is going to seam seal the driveway up to our parking lot. We need to do the same and will need a team of people for this project.
The flagpole needs paint as does the south-facing blue trim.
Dave would like to do something with the interior, cinder-block wall, making it presentable and functional. Rick, for example, suggests hanging a flat-screen to display information at YE events.
Dave would also like to paint EAA32 on the roof, visible from the air.
We'll have a work day in May, date to be announces.
Our RV-12 construction is about to start, Tom Crocco and the group will meet after today's meeting and presentation.
Does anyone want to buy a BD-4 project?
April 25th at noon will be the next Board of Directors' meeting.
The newsletter is now sent out via email unless specifically requested otherwise.
Jeff Stephenson reports that the roster is now available as a cloud document and is up-to-date. A link's available on the chapter website.
The movie of the month starts up again this month with The Bridges of Toko-Ri. We start out with barbecue and a pot-luck dinner starting at 6:00 pm.
Jeff Stephenson announced that he proposed to Michelle on Valentine's Day. He invites members to fly out to Kilo 33, the wedding will be in Dent County. They're in the process of moving to St. Charles.
Dave notes that our passed hat contained enough to cover the balance of Tom Baker and Tom Huebbe's addition to the Memorial Wall.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
Our guest speaker, Alan Hoffman, will speak on the history of Lambert Field.
Mr. Bill brought his new, fabled yellow Sonex in so we could see that it was, indeed, real. Jim Hann came straight from work, still dressed in his pilot's uniform.
We approved the minutes from last month's meeting.
Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's Report including checking and savings balances.
New member Chris has built several planes and has always intended to join EAA.
Last month we discussed a new phone setup.
We have water again in the ARC. We still need to purge the lines, run some chlorine through, and replace the water heater. Even without the cleaning our new water supply is pleasantly free of the smell our prior water had. We voted on and approved the purchase of a new water heater.
Rob Burnett has Dierbergs and Shop-n-Save cards.
Last week was Young Eagles. Rick May reports we had 23 total volunteers and 9 pilots, flying 54 kids and maybe 3 adults flew. Laura had 23 scouts for her merit badge presentation. Note to ground crew: please have your pilots sign the forms. Pat Donovan had a good system: he printed a sheet of adhesive address labels with all his information. Bill Doherty reports that we cleared around $180 on food sales, and requests volunteers to cook and sell food at future events. We need two or three at each event. We could use more volunteers at the events in general.
New Business:
We'd like to add Tom Baker and Tom Huebbe to the Memorial Wall at Oshkosh. It will cost $700, and so far we've collected $500. See Dave Doherty if you'd like to contribute. A number of our chapter's members are already on the wall.
Sun-n-Fun is coming up this month. Two members present at the meeting plan to attend. On the 20th there will be a memorial there for Tom Baker and another who recently passed.
Missouri Aviation Convention and Trade Show (or whatever its new name will be) is coming up, though we don't know the exact date. Bob Kraemer will let Dave know when he (along with other flight instructors) learn the date.
The airport is going to seam seal the driveway up to our parking lot. We need to do the same and will need a team of people for this project.
The flagpole needs paint as does the south-facing blue trim.
Dave would like to do something with the interior, cinder-block wall, making it presentable and functional. Rick, for example, suggests hanging a flat-screen to display information at YE events.
Dave would also like to paint EAA32 on the roof, visible from the air.
We'll have a work day in May, date to be announces.
Our RV-12 construction is about to start, Tom Crocco and the group will meet after today's meeting and presentation.
Does anyone want to buy a BD-4 project?
April 25th at noon will be the next Board of Directors' meeting.
The newsletter is now sent out via email unless specifically requested otherwise.
Jeff Stephenson reports that the roster is now available as a cloud document and is up-to-date. A link's available on the chapter website.
The movie of the month starts up again this month with The Bridges of Toko-Ri. We start out with barbecue and a pot-luck dinner starting at 6:00 pm.
Jeff Stephenson announced that he proposed to Michelle on Valentine's Day. He invites members to fly out to Kilo 33, the wedding will be in Dent County. They're in the process of moving to St. Charles.
Dave notes that our passed hat contained enough to cover the balance of Tom Baker and Tom Huebbe's addition to the Memorial Wall.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
Our guest speaker, Alan Hoffman, will speak on the history of Lambert Field.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015 Meeting Minutes
March 2015's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
Last month's meeting was cancelled due to weather so we approved January's minutes.
Rick May spoke regarding April's (11th) Young Eagles event, the first of the season. The first event's usually a big one; he's gotten inquiries already as has Laura. Laura is going to try to hold her merit badge sessions down to twenty. She has set up a Google sign-in sheet for the Boy Scouts. Gale offered to follow up with Sea Cadets' leadership to see if they plan to come. There's a new sign by the front door Rick had made up to provide some up-front information. Events will continue through October on the second Saturday of each month, provided Old Man River cooperates. Volunteers are always welcome. Rick and Jeff Stephenson will try to keep the Eagles program running, let Rick know if you're interested in participating. It's intended to be more of a mentoring program, a little more in-depth than the YE program. If, during a YE event, a parent shows special interest let Rick know.
Rick also presented a certificate to Tom Crocco and another to Kim Nack, neither of whom made it to the Christmas party.
Norman Valenti is visiting today, his first time here. He's getting his sport pilot license at St. Charles Flying Service. He's tried IFR but decided not to go that route. He learned originally in '92, owned a machine shop that he sold and is ready to get back into aviation.
Chris Orf is visiting as well. Bruce Bogue, Amir Saehr, Pat Donovan is visiting from the Bowling Green chapter, 1387. He notes that their YE events on on the first Saturday of the month in case you can't make the second here at 32.
Fresh water: the plant has been ordered by the city of St. Charles, they're anticipating April, after our YE event. We're going to close our bathrooms and provide a port-a-potty.
Fly-Baby: John Thayer notes that we've got a Corvair motor and some books regarding rebuilding the same. Zenith will be holding a Corvair college later this year so that may be an opportunity.
Sonerai: That needs a paint job so that may be a task for 2015.
RV-12: We're forming a flying club to build and fly this plane, if interested they'll meet in the office after the financial presentation.
Herman has a Taylorcraft he'd be willing to let us practice-cover.
Lifetime memberships: Gale Derosier had his jacket, Dave passed out jackets to others: Dave Doherty, John Thayer, Bob Kraemer, Ron Burnett, Bud Cole, Vince Morris, Ron Wright.
We need to have another board of directors' meeting in the early April time frame. Dave will send out invitations.
Jim Hann was in Oshkohk at Hops and Props. If you like beer and airplanes there's a regular night at the museum. You pay for a glass, sample beer, eat a 5-course dinner, and get to enjoy the museum when crowds are not present. He notes there are shuttles available in case you're not in driving-condition afterwards.
We took a brief intermission prior to Don's presentation.
Don Doherty presented on the 2014 finances.
Motion was made to close the meeting after which we enjoyed a presentation by our guest speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Weber, who flew L-19's in Viet Nam.
Last month's meeting was cancelled due to weather so we approved January's minutes.
Rick May spoke regarding April's (11th) Young Eagles event, the first of the season. The first event's usually a big one; he's gotten inquiries already as has Laura. Laura is going to try to hold her merit badge sessions down to twenty. She has set up a Google sign-in sheet for the Boy Scouts. Gale offered to follow up with Sea Cadets' leadership to see if they plan to come. There's a new sign by the front door Rick had made up to provide some up-front information. Events will continue through October on the second Saturday of each month, provided Old Man River cooperates. Volunteers are always welcome. Rick and Jeff Stephenson will try to keep the Eagles program running, let Rick know if you're interested in participating. It's intended to be more of a mentoring program, a little more in-depth than the YE program. If, during a YE event, a parent shows special interest let Rick know.
Rick also presented a certificate to Tom Crocco and another to Kim Nack, neither of whom made it to the Christmas party.
Norman Valenti is visiting today, his first time here. He's getting his sport pilot license at St. Charles Flying Service. He's tried IFR but decided not to go that route. He learned originally in '92, owned a machine shop that he sold and is ready to get back into aviation.
Chris Orf is visiting as well. Bruce Bogue, Amir Saehr, Pat Donovan is visiting from the Bowling Green chapter, 1387. He notes that their YE events on on the first Saturday of the month in case you can't make the second here at 32.
Fresh water: the plant has been ordered by the city of St. Charles, they're anticipating April, after our YE event. We're going to close our bathrooms and provide a port-a-potty.
Fly-Baby: John Thayer notes that we've got a Corvair motor and some books regarding rebuilding the same. Zenith will be holding a Corvair college later this year so that may be an opportunity.
Sonerai: That needs a paint job so that may be a task for 2015.
RV-12: We're forming a flying club to build and fly this plane, if interested they'll meet in the office after the financial presentation.
Herman has a Taylorcraft he'd be willing to let us practice-cover.
Lifetime memberships: Gale Derosier had his jacket, Dave passed out jackets to others: Dave Doherty, John Thayer, Bob Kraemer, Ron Burnett, Bud Cole, Vince Morris, Ron Wright.
We need to have another board of directors' meeting in the early April time frame. Dave will send out invitations.
Jim Hann was in Oshkohk at Hops and Props. If you like beer and airplanes there's a regular night at the museum. You pay for a glass, sample beer, eat a 5-course dinner, and get to enjoy the museum when crowds are not present. He notes there are shuttles available in case you're not in driving-condition afterwards.
We took a brief intermission prior to Don's presentation.
Don Doherty presented on the 2014 finances.
Motion was made to close the meeting after which we enjoyed a presentation by our guest speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Weber, who flew L-19's in Viet Nam.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
January 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes
January's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
Our holiday meeting went well.
Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's report, including checking and savings account balances, soon to be incremented by dues, and then decremented by the water line.
Visitors included Mark Trokey, who is working on an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D-VIII. He's having issues with his VW power plant and is interested in talking with chapter members familiar with such engines. Michelle Fobbs, friend of Jeff Stephenson, was also present.
The ground's torn up outside due to airport construction, in particular our new well. There's a tall pipe in place to take care of the 500 year level. Our old well is disconnected. The water processing plant's not yet connected in the main building, pending a report from DNR. Everything should be complete by February including grading. We're also getting a new concrete slab poured due to some cracks that appeared.
Dave witnesses some of the process, including digging one well to feed the water drill that dug the main well. A dedicated technician was on site to make sure the tool remained defrosted.
To pay for our part of the water project we're going to sell some airplane projects, including the RV-12. Sub-kit one of five is in the ARC.
Other airplane projects include the FlyBaby and Sonerai.
Jeff Stephensen's working on new member packets and is updating the roster. It will exist in the cloud; four or five people will have access to make updates. If you are a new member and have not received a member packet please contact Jeff Stephenson.
We now have a new lifetime membership for $475. Jackets for existing lifetime members are on order and will arrive shortly.
Ron Burnett left food coupons with Bill Doherty to take care of this month.
Rick May spoke about Young Eagles. 2014 numbers are in the last newsletter. Back in November someone flew the 1,900,000th Young Eagle, so 2015 will likely see number 2,000,000. Rick handed out a document describing this year's program including event dates and volunteer jobs. If you are interested let Rick know as he maintains an email list to keep you up to date. Rick handed out participation awards to those not present at the Christmas party. He mentioned that we need a Food and Beverage director for the chapter, a position that will apply to YE as well. We made a motion to create the position, seconded, voted in favor. We noted that this will also involve tracking food expenses and will discuss further at the upcoming board meeting.
New Business
Dues are due now. Fill out the new form if you haven't yet.
MACTS is not in January as in years past. It will likely take place this spring.
Besides the fresh water Dave would like to accomplish some other building projects: lighting the EAA sign, driveway seam sealing, south side trim needs paint, paint "EAA32" on the roof for passing planes, paint metal work inside the ARC blue, sell the RV-12 and BD-4 project. The BD-4 needs to be photographed. Ron Wright suggested getting a quote on sealing from the crew that's on site for the well.
Saturday January 31 at noon will be our next board meeting.
Jeff Stephenson's moving our roster to an electronic format, just like the newsletter. It'll go from the existing Access database to a Google Doc. This way we'll be able to get things current, and we'll save us in expenses. Contact Jeff or Dave Doherty if you'd like a physical, paper copy mailed to you via U.S. Mail.
Upcoming Events
Chapter 64 just turned 50 and will have an event tonight at Parks.
Don mentioned the we're continuing our Movie Nights. Suggestions included Kelly's Heroes, To Hell and Back, Red Tails, 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, and First Light, about a pilot in the Battle of Britain.
Jeff S. proposed out another fly-out meeting/event.
Motion made and seconded to close meeting, we'll reconvene for the presentation: George Andre, former SR-71 pilot and current Reno air racer.
Our holiday meeting went well.
Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's report, including checking and savings account balances, soon to be incremented by dues, and then decremented by the water line.
Visitors included Mark Trokey, who is working on an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D-VIII. He's having issues with his VW power plant and is interested in talking with chapter members familiar with such engines. Michelle Fobbs, friend of Jeff Stephenson, was also present.
The ground's torn up outside due to airport construction, in particular our new well. There's a tall pipe in place to take care of the 500 year level. Our old well is disconnected. The water processing plant's not yet connected in the main building, pending a report from DNR. Everything should be complete by February including grading. We're also getting a new concrete slab poured due to some cracks that appeared.
Dave witnesses some of the process, including digging one well to feed the water drill that dug the main well. A dedicated technician was on site to make sure the tool remained defrosted.
To pay for our part of the water project we're going to sell some airplane projects, including the RV-12. Sub-kit one of five is in the ARC.
Other airplane projects include the FlyBaby and Sonerai.
Jeff Stephensen's working on new member packets and is updating the roster. It will exist in the cloud; four or five people will have access to make updates. If you are a new member and have not received a member packet please contact Jeff Stephenson.
We now have a new lifetime membership for $475. Jackets for existing lifetime members are on order and will arrive shortly.
Ron Burnett left food coupons with Bill Doherty to take care of this month.
Rick May spoke about Young Eagles. 2014 numbers are in the last newsletter. Back in November someone flew the 1,900,000th Young Eagle, so 2015 will likely see number 2,000,000. Rick handed out a document describing this year's program including event dates and volunteer jobs. If you are interested let Rick know as he maintains an email list to keep you up to date. Rick handed out participation awards to those not present at the Christmas party. He mentioned that we need a Food and Beverage director for the chapter, a position that will apply to YE as well. We made a motion to create the position, seconded, voted in favor. We noted that this will also involve tracking food expenses and will discuss further at the upcoming board meeting.
New Business
Dues are due now. Fill out the new form if you haven't yet.
MACTS is not in January as in years past. It will likely take place this spring.
Besides the fresh water Dave would like to accomplish some other building projects: lighting the EAA sign, driveway seam sealing, south side trim needs paint, paint "EAA32" on the roof for passing planes, paint metal work inside the ARC blue, sell the RV-12 and BD-4 project. The BD-4 needs to be photographed. Ron Wright suggested getting a quote on sealing from the crew that's on site for the well.
Saturday January 31 at noon will be our next board meeting.
Jeff Stephenson's moving our roster to an electronic format, just like the newsletter. It'll go from the existing Access database to a Google Doc. This way we'll be able to get things current, and we'll save us in expenses. Contact Jeff or Dave Doherty if you'd like a physical, paper copy mailed to you via U.S. Mail.
Upcoming Events
Chapter 64 just turned 50 and will have an event tonight at Parks.
Don mentioned the we're continuing our Movie Nights. Suggestions included Kelly's Heroes, To Hell and Back, Red Tails, 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, and First Light, about a pilot in the Battle of Britain.
Jeff S. proposed out another fly-out meeting/event.
Motion made and seconded to close meeting, we'll reconvene for the presentation: George Andre, former SR-71 pilot and current Reno air racer.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
October 18, 2014 Minutes
October's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
Don was on a cemetery tour with the Botanical Garden so Dave gave the Treasurer's report, including checking and savings balances.
Bill's doing bright-work on a Challenger and would probably rather be here.
We approved last month's minutes.
Randy and Michelle Scroeder came to visit. They're the recent RV-12 buyers. Right now the project takes up half of their garage, and Michelle is encouraging Randy to finish it quickly so she can get her car back under cover.
Cary and Dale Fletcher are also visiting, Cary flies a Rans Coyote based at Spirit.
Lee Lawson is a member from long ago who hasn't visited in a while. He hasn't been active for about 12 years and currently works as a Stress analyst with Boeing in St. Charles. He's jumping back in now, having visited Rans, Zenith, and a recent airport event in Illinois.
Bob Kraemer just got back from visiting a number of D-Day sites in France, and then crossed the channel to Scotland. He got to see a many preserved WWII aircraft including a Bristol Beaufighter, a B-26, and a DC-3 painted in invasion stripes, and also got to tour a Concorde.
We cancelled our last Young Eagles event of the year due to dire weather forecasts and scheduling concerns. Rick reports 158 kids flown this year over 108 flights. So far the YE program as a whole has flown around 1.9 million. We'll start up again in April 2015, second Saturday of the month. Dave Doherty mentioned an accident near Buffalo, New York that resulted in 2 fatalities. It emphasizes the need for vigilance. We discussed radio communications, namely broadcasting your position, versus the problem of too much communication: monopolizing the radio and not looking around.
Fresh water update: the airport is rehabbing the main building and is putting in a new well. The well will be close to the pole to the southeast of the ARC. We'll get to tap into treated fresh water, though we'll need to dig a trench from the administration building to ours. Installing the actual line will be done by plumbers so it can be approved by the city. A contractor will dig the trench, this makes sense as it needs to be fairly deep to avoid freezing. The existing well needs to be shut down, DNR has requirements for how this must be done to avoid contaminating the aquifer. We also need to consider flushing our existing pipes. Dave asked for a motion to allow the executive committee leeway to spend money on the project. Motion was approved and seconded. Membership voted and approved.
We're looking at a Corvair engine and instruments for the Fly Baby.
Dave's still playing phone tag with Rod Hightower about his RV-12 project.
Friday, December 12, will be our annual Holiday banquet. We'll send invitations by mail, $25 per person. Alan Frazier will give the presentation.
On 11/8 there's an aviation trivia night at CBC. If anybody's interested in being a member of our group let Dave Doherty know.
10/25 is the Smartt Field Open House, including the annual pumpkin drop. CAF will be open and selling rides on the B-25 or TBM. We'll have an ARC open house as well and sell food. We need some volunteers from around 9 am on and would like to have some airplanes parked outside. We'll add to the security detail as well: last year we had people walking around randomly. We'd like to get the floors cleaned up before the Open House, bathrooms, and bugs on the floors in the conference room. Dave will be out Friday working on this if you'd like to help. Note that the movie is also on the 25th. Dave mistakenly advertised the 27th, looking at the December calendar page. The movie will be The Hunters.
Dave brought an old TV to replace the dead one in the conference room.
Today is election day for President and Secretary. Dave passed out ballots and will include a ballot in the next newsletter.
Chubb Wheeler is 103, he flew DC-3's in WWII and instructed in Stearmans. Bob Kraemer mentioned a barbecue at the St. Louis Air and Space museum 10/19 at Parks at noon.
Ron has food coupons, Dierberg's and Shop & Save.
Jim Hann is trying to get his airplane wings painted and wants to know of paint booths that support water-based. Jim also told us about some Canadian airplane museums he's had the chance to visit.
Dave asked what we'd like to do next year as a chapter. Jim suggested that we have another camping compound . Rick suggests we be more proactive on Young Eagles participation and stronger recruiting new members.
The Hangar 7 lock is waiting on a locksmith.
Life memberships are $450. We've approved funds for jackets for existing members.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Don was on a cemetery tour with the Botanical Garden so Dave gave the Treasurer's report, including checking and savings balances.
Bill's doing bright-work on a Challenger and would probably rather be here.
We approved last month's minutes.
Randy and Michelle Scroeder came to visit. They're the recent RV-12 buyers. Right now the project takes up half of their garage, and Michelle is encouraging Randy to finish it quickly so she can get her car back under cover.
Cary and Dale Fletcher are also visiting, Cary flies a Rans Coyote based at Spirit.
Lee Lawson is a member from long ago who hasn't visited in a while. He hasn't been active for about 12 years and currently works as a Stress analyst with Boeing in St. Charles. He's jumping back in now, having visited Rans, Zenith, and a recent airport event in Illinois.
Bob Kraemer just got back from visiting a number of D-Day sites in France, and then crossed the channel to Scotland. He got to see a many preserved WWII aircraft including a Bristol Beaufighter, a B-26, and a DC-3 painted in invasion stripes, and also got to tour a Concorde.
We cancelled our last Young Eagles event of the year due to dire weather forecasts and scheduling concerns. Rick reports 158 kids flown this year over 108 flights. So far the YE program as a whole has flown around 1.9 million. We'll start up again in April 2015, second Saturday of the month. Dave Doherty mentioned an accident near Buffalo, New York that resulted in 2 fatalities. It emphasizes the need for vigilance. We discussed radio communications, namely broadcasting your position, versus the problem of too much communication: monopolizing the radio and not looking around.
Fresh water update: the airport is rehabbing the main building and is putting in a new well. The well will be close to the pole to the southeast of the ARC. We'll get to tap into treated fresh water, though we'll need to dig a trench from the administration building to ours. Installing the actual line will be done by plumbers so it can be approved by the city. A contractor will dig the trench, this makes sense as it needs to be fairly deep to avoid freezing. The existing well needs to be shut down, DNR has requirements for how this must be done to avoid contaminating the aquifer. We also need to consider flushing our existing pipes. Dave asked for a motion to allow the executive committee leeway to spend money on the project. Motion was approved and seconded. Membership voted and approved.
We're looking at a Corvair engine and instruments for the Fly Baby.
Dave's still playing phone tag with Rod Hightower about his RV-12 project.
Friday, December 12, will be our annual Holiday banquet. We'll send invitations by mail, $25 per person. Alan Frazier will give the presentation.
On 11/8 there's an aviation trivia night at CBC. If anybody's interested in being a member of our group let Dave Doherty know.
10/25 is the Smartt Field Open House, including the annual pumpkin drop. CAF will be open and selling rides on the B-25 or TBM. We'll have an ARC open house as well and sell food. We need some volunteers from around 9 am on and would like to have some airplanes parked outside. We'll add to the security detail as well: last year we had people walking around randomly. We'd like to get the floors cleaned up before the Open House, bathrooms, and bugs on the floors in the conference room. Dave will be out Friday working on this if you'd like to help. Note that the movie is also on the 25th. Dave mistakenly advertised the 27th, looking at the December calendar page. The movie will be The Hunters.
Dave brought an old TV to replace the dead one in the conference room.
Today is election day for President and Secretary. Dave passed out ballots and will include a ballot in the next newsletter.
Chubb Wheeler is 103, he flew DC-3's in WWII and instructed in Stearmans. Bob Kraemer mentioned a barbecue at the St. Louis Air and Space museum 10/19 at Parks at noon.
Ron has food coupons, Dierberg's and Shop & Save.
Jim Hann is trying to get his airplane wings painted and wants to know of paint booths that support water-based. Jim also told us about some Canadian airplane museums he's had the chance to visit.
Dave asked what we'd like to do next year as a chapter. Jim suggested that we have another camping compound . Rick suggests we be more proactive on Young Eagles participation and stronger recruiting new members.
The Hangar 7 lock is waiting on a locksmith.
Life memberships are $450. We've approved funds for jackets for existing members.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
September 20, 2014 Minutes
September's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
We began by approving last month's minutes.
Visitors included Terry Patton, visiting with his wife Jessica, and sons Garret and Conner. (Another son, Aiden, was at a sleep-over.) They attended last week's YE event with a their sons and a group of friends for a birthday party. Terry has a long-standing interest in aviation and his wife suggested getting involved. Jerry Davey has been a national member for a while and has decided to get involved in a local chapter.
Don gave the Treasurer's report including checking and savings balances.
Christmas bash is coming up 12/12 at the All Occasion Banquet Center. (Same place as last year.)
Last Saturday we flew 50 kids at our Young Eagles event with lots of pilots. So far we've only flown 159, not much fewer than last year. We had one event that was a washout and a few with sparse attendance. Rick will be away for our October event. Jackie Melugan will handle attendance. Taylor, Jackie's daughter, attended the academy and got to see Oshkosh. At 17 she's jumped in with both feet, has already gotten her 3rd class medical, and will start flight training soon.
Terry Patton had not yet heard of the annual Oshkosh convention, so we gave him and his family an overview. Ron Wright also let them know about Sun & Fun, "a laid back Oshkosh in Florida."
Elections are coming up next month for president and secretary. We have a candidate for each one: Dave Doherty and Dave Deweese respectively.
Hubert Looney bought the single wheel tug. Ron and Hubert spent a lot of time getting it running.
We've got the Fly Baby plan revisions and are inventorying to find what we do and don't have.
The airport has achieved all the permits and funding necessary to dig a well and run clean water into the administration building. We'll tap into this and run it to the ARC, and will need to pay for the pipe from there to here. The well will be near us, and the airport asked if we'd be willing to change our lease, at which point Dave was able to negotiate the tee at the administration building. Since they'll be digging a ditch we could put in our pipe at the same time.
Concerning leases, Ron Wright mentioned getting official claim on the tie downs near the ARC, so that we can get the income.
September 27 we'll show the original, Jimmy Steward Flight of the Phoenix for our monthly movie.
On October 11, the same day as our YE event, there will be a bike event. A part of the ramp will be roped off so that riders can pass through the airport. We'll need to monitor this space.
On the 4th Saturday of October is the annual St. Charles Flying Service Pumpkin Drop. We'll cook and sell food, and park some of our aircraft on the ramp for display.
Jim Bower had a hard drive crash and is rebuilding the roster. Let him know if you didn't get your mailed copy of the newsletter. (Or let him know if you don't need the paper copy; everyone with an email address receives the electronic version.)
Jeff's working on new member packets, we're also getting new t-shirts printed. We made a motion and seconded to provide jackets for lifetime members. We've awarded a few already to long-time members who've made significant contributions to the chapter. Dave will contact all our current lifetime members to get jacket sizes. Ron Wrights suggested a payment plan for the membership.
Bill Doherty had the food cards this month in Ron's absence.
We began by approving last month's minutes.
Visitors included Terry Patton, visiting with his wife Jessica, and sons Garret and Conner. (Another son, Aiden, was at a sleep-over.) They attended last week's YE event with a their sons and a group of friends for a birthday party. Terry has a long-standing interest in aviation and his wife suggested getting involved. Jerry Davey has been a national member for a while and has decided to get involved in a local chapter.
Don gave the Treasurer's report including checking and savings balances.
Christmas bash is coming up 12/12 at the All Occasion Banquet Center. (Same place as last year.)
Last Saturday we flew 50 kids at our Young Eagles event with lots of pilots. So far we've only flown 159, not much fewer than last year. We had one event that was a washout and a few with sparse attendance. Rick will be away for our October event. Jackie Melugan will handle attendance. Taylor, Jackie's daughter, attended the academy and got to see Oshkosh. At 17 she's jumped in with both feet, has already gotten her 3rd class medical, and will start flight training soon.
Terry Patton had not yet heard of the annual Oshkosh convention, so we gave him and his family an overview. Ron Wright also let them know about Sun & Fun, "a laid back Oshkosh in Florida."
Elections are coming up next month for president and secretary. We have a candidate for each one: Dave Doherty and Dave Deweese respectively.
Hubert Looney bought the single wheel tug. Ron and Hubert spent a lot of time getting it running.
We've got the Fly Baby plan revisions and are inventorying to find what we do and don't have.
The airport has achieved all the permits and funding necessary to dig a well and run clean water into the administration building. We'll tap into this and run it to the ARC, and will need to pay for the pipe from there to here. The well will be near us, and the airport asked if we'd be willing to change our lease, at which point Dave was able to negotiate the tee at the administration building. Since they'll be digging a ditch we could put in our pipe at the same time.
Concerning leases, Ron Wright mentioned getting official claim on the tie downs near the ARC, so that we can get the income.
September 27 we'll show the original, Jimmy Steward Flight of the Phoenix for our monthly movie.
On October 11, the same day as our YE event, there will be a bike event. A part of the ramp will be roped off so that riders can pass through the airport. We'll need to monitor this space.
On the 4th Saturday of October is the annual St. Charles Flying Service Pumpkin Drop. We'll cook and sell food, and park some of our aircraft on the ramp for display.
Jim Bower had a hard drive crash and is rebuilding the roster. Let him know if you didn't get your mailed copy of the newsletter. (Or let him know if you don't need the paper copy; everyone with an email address receives the electronic version.)
Jeff's working on new member packets, we're also getting new t-shirts printed. We made a motion and seconded to provide jackets for lifetime members. We've awarded a few already to long-time members who've made significant contributions to the chapter. Dave will contact all our current lifetime members to get jacket sizes. Ron Wrights suggested a payment plan for the membership.
Bill Doherty had the food cards this month in Ron's absence.
Friday, August 8, 2014
July 2014 Minutes
July's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
Our guest speaker had another engagement, so no presentation will follow.
Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's report, including checking and savings account balances.
We got a price break for shirts, so we bought a new batch. Dave recalled the early days of the chapter when we debated on the logo. Al Lowe's son eventually drew it up with the Spirit of St. Louis flying past the Arch, rather than through it. He found a local firm, Tiny Little Monster, who made the shirts up for a good price, and will get a quote from them for the lifetime members' jackets.
Bob Murray, potential member and visitor was present. He has no plane, but a private pilot's license from way back.
Last week was our monthly Young Eagles event. Rick May reported that we flew 52 kids. Jeff Stephensen, Don Jonas, Ron Burnett, Dave Doherty and Joe Sargent all flew kids. So far this year we've flow 105 in 71 flights. If you're doing this on your own make sure you get new registration forms (dated 2013 or later) from Rick. Next event is August 10. Hunter Malugen recently attended the Air Academy and had a good time. Ron Burnett mentioned Dominic Darst, a boy he's flown twice, and Jeff has flown once, told him he wants to become an airline pilot.
Election for president and secretary. We need a committee to decide who the candidates will be. (Not too tough of a job when both incumbents plan to continue.)
The KR-2 Ron Wright found is still in a chapter hangar. We're hoping to salvage some parts for the Fly Baby.
Art Zemon donated a single-wheel tug. We have a few interested parties and may sell to the highest bidder. Ron Wright says they can go for a couple thousand dollars.
Jeff set up a Friday night date for the holiday banquet. All Saturdays are booked. He tentatively booked it for 12/12 pending feedback from the chapter.
Airventure's coming up at the end of the month. Dave and Jeff flew up last week to stake out a campsite. Typically we have a chapter picture taken, at what this year is called the "Pathway Pavilion." Gale mentioned getting together Thursday at Paul's Mustang. Dave Doherty proposes 11 a.m. He'll post this on the Yahoo board.
Don Jonas mentioned the Cessna 170 club's having a fly-in at Creve Coeur. They're doing a Poker Run, and suggested that we act as a stop for a future, similar event.
September 20 is the CAF Hangar Dance. October 11 a cystic fibrosis bike tour will stop at the airport. This is also a Young Eagles day. October 25 is the airport open house and annual pumpkin drop. We'll have a food concession at the ARC and will display aircraft and open the ARC.
The Thunderbirds will be there with other acts.
Rod Hightower called Dave to ask if the chapter was interested in his RV-12 project. Dave has replied in the affirmative and is awaiting further communications.
We're in the process of setting up a fabric covering workshop and are looking for someone with experience.
Next month, Alan Frasier, a McDonnell Douglas test pilot will be our guest speaker.
Dave would like to see newsletter articles from other members. Feel free to send submissions to Jim Bower.
Rob Burnett has food coupons available for Shop & Save and Dierberg's.
Dave Domeier finished his RV-8 and flew it in to the meeting. He has about 19 hours and 53 landings. "Most of them decent." He reports that this is his first tailwheel aircraft.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Our guest speaker had another engagement, so no presentation will follow.
Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's report, including checking and savings account balances.
We got a price break for shirts, so we bought a new batch. Dave recalled the early days of the chapter when we debated on the logo. Al Lowe's son eventually drew it up with the Spirit of St. Louis flying past the Arch, rather than through it. He found a local firm, Tiny Little Monster, who made the shirts up for a good price, and will get a quote from them for the lifetime members' jackets.
Bob Murray, potential member and visitor was present. He has no plane, but a private pilot's license from way back.
Last week was our monthly Young Eagles event. Rick May reported that we flew 52 kids. Jeff Stephensen, Don Jonas, Ron Burnett, Dave Doherty and Joe Sargent all flew kids. So far this year we've flow 105 in 71 flights. If you're doing this on your own make sure you get new registration forms (dated 2013 or later) from Rick. Next event is August 10. Hunter Malugen recently attended the Air Academy and had a good time. Ron Burnett mentioned Dominic Darst, a boy he's flown twice, and Jeff has flown once, told him he wants to become an airline pilot.
Election for president and secretary. We need a committee to decide who the candidates will be. (Not too tough of a job when both incumbents plan to continue.)
The KR-2 Ron Wright found is still in a chapter hangar. We're hoping to salvage some parts for the Fly Baby.
Art Zemon donated a single-wheel tug. We have a few interested parties and may sell to the highest bidder. Ron Wright says they can go for a couple thousand dollars.
Jeff set up a Friday night date for the holiday banquet. All Saturdays are booked. He tentatively booked it for 12/12 pending feedback from the chapter.
Airventure's coming up at the end of the month. Dave and Jeff flew up last week to stake out a campsite. Typically we have a chapter picture taken, at what this year is called the "Pathway Pavilion." Gale mentioned getting together Thursday at Paul's Mustang. Dave Doherty proposes 11 a.m. He'll post this on the Yahoo board.
Don Jonas mentioned the Cessna 170 club's having a fly-in at Creve Coeur. They're doing a Poker Run, and suggested that we act as a stop for a future, similar event.
September 20 is the CAF Hangar Dance. October 11 a cystic fibrosis bike tour will stop at the airport. This is also a Young Eagles day. October 25 is the airport open house and annual pumpkin drop. We'll have a food concession at the ARC and will display aircraft and open the ARC.
The Thunderbirds will be there with other acts.
Rod Hightower called Dave to ask if the chapter was interested in his RV-12 project. Dave has replied in the affirmative and is awaiting further communications.
We're in the process of setting up a fabric covering workshop and are looking for someone with experience.
Next month, Alan Frasier, a McDonnell Douglas test pilot will be our guest speaker.
Dave would like to see newsletter articles from other members. Feel free to send submissions to Jim Bower.
Rob Burnett has food coupons available for Shop & Save and Dierberg's.
Dave Domeier finished his RV-8 and flew it in to the meeting. He has about 19 hours and 53 landings. "Most of them decent." He reports that this is his first tailwheel aircraft.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
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