EAA CHAPTER 1423

Meeting Summary

June 17, 2006

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 by George.

 

Returning members and new guests, Berry St. John and Craig Tiber were welcomed.

 

The minutes from the April 15^th meeting were reviewed by George.

 

The Treasurer’s Report was read and approved.

 

George informed the group of a couple of educational courses that could benefit those interested.  One is an ELSA Repairman’s Course which would allow people to do their own maintenance and inspections on a Light Sport plane that was bought already completed from someone else.  However, after discussion the group decided that it would not be beneficial to pursue due to the course being aimed specifically for LSA not experimental aircraft.

 

Another option would be to have Bob Nuckolls come and teach his “Aero Electric” course.  This is a 1 ½ day course costing approximately $185 - $200 including books and diagrams.  Bob gives instruction on avionics, wiring and much more.  Since there was some interest in this course offering among the group, George will check into this further.

 

George reminded the group to make their choices for the EAA videos from the list.

 

Everyone is invited to enjoy the South Oak Fireworks display on July 4, 2006.  The show starts at dark and continues for approximately 30 – 40 minutes.  There is plenty of parking so feel free to come and enjoy the show.

 

The group discussed having a Fly-In at South Oak.  The possible dates for the event are October 7, 2006 or October 14, 2006.  George will get the insurance paperwork started with EAA. 

 

Charles Lewis gave the group an update.  The official identifier is NC47.  The hangars are very close to complete and the runway is complete.  The road has been paved.

 

The group made suggestions to Bob Neil concerning the chapter website.  Those suggestions included:

• map showing the GPS coordinates and location
• a “What’s New” section
• a “What We Fly” section with pictures and bios of our members

Bob asks that pictures of projects be sent to webmaster@eaa1423.org

 

Meals for future meetings are as follows:

July                  Tim Woolard

August              Wiley Price

September        Josh Brehm

October           John and Laura Lee Potter

November        George and Heather Tamvakis

December        Chapter Christmas Party – potluck

 

The program schedule is as follows:

July                  Bob Woods – Ford Trimotor

August              David Manning – Machining

September        Bob Neil

October           Still Available

November        Still Available

December        No program – Christmas Party

 

The meeting ended followed by a very interesting program by Josh Brehm on his journey into Commercial Aviation followed by a meal provided by Charles and Judy Lewis.