Minutes for the FVFC Meeting April, 1, 2010


Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Roger Kellogg. Meeting was held at Charlie’s restaurant, Clow Airport


Happy Birthday wishes were conveyed to Phil Bolenbaugh, thanks to Dee Bolenbaugh for two fabulous cakes she baked


2 visitors, Dennis who is looking into flying and was nor decided on what aircraft type. Larry our presenter for the evening


Roger welcomed all visitors and members, read the FVFC mission statement and reviewed the meeting agenda.


Reports

The secretary read the minutes from the March Meeting

Treasurer reported a balance of $2,677.49 with some members needing to pay their dues for 2010. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. 38 paid members


Education Training

Lara, our fabulous waitress at the March was getting ready to take the privet Pilot written exam, no update on how she did


WEB SITE – Up to date, needs more stuff for the next news letter


CLOW REPORT – Nothing New


CUSHING REPORT – Field has been rolled and is ready to go


OSHKOSH

Demo Team – no new information or volunteers

Food – Communal meals in the evening. Tom H. will coordinate the evening meal teams

The schedule of meetings and upcoming events was discussed


MAY 6, 2010 MEETING IS AT CUSHING, JOE S. HAS VOLUNTEERED TO COOK, CHILI AND HOT DOGS

June meeting at a hanger at Clow, details TBA

June 5 & 6 Clow Cavalcade

June 19 Cushing Picnic

July 9-10-11, Kankakee pig roast

Sep. 11 Clow Picnic

Dec. 11 X-mas Party at Arrow Head


The possibility of having a hanger dance at Cushing was discussed and it was decided that it should not be the same day as the picnic.

More discussion required, looking at a date in August, Some discussion no decision

Barry suggested in March that the club should donate some $$$ or help to the Cavalcade. After discussion it was decided to ask Joe D. what they needed.

Joe S. suggested the club sponsor his son’s band to play at the cavalcade, should cost about $400. More info coming.


FEATURE PRESENTATION

Larry Cunningham, ATC specialist gave a presentation on Runway Safety/runway incursions.

Larry’s back ground includes 17 years as an Air force pilot including F100 Supersaber, F111, and O2s in Vietnam

Larry gave a very interesting presentation, complete with electronic audience participation, covering the causes of runway incursions, airport signage and markings.

The main causes of Runway incursions are

Lack of familiarity and experience, pilots who normally fly out of small airports landing at a larger more complicated airport. Note airport diagrams are available on the web.

Lack of communication. Be sure you understand controller’s instructions and do not be afraid to make the controller repeat the instructions (slowly) until you are sure you understand them.

Failure to execute instructions and crossing safety lines. 40% of incursions the pilot has properly acknowledged the instructions.

Loss of situational awareness.

Complacency.

Lack of self policing, if you see someone doing something wrong, call them out on it. It may be an honest mistake that will be repeated until corrected.

Larry concluded with some good advice. When taxing take it easy. Do not multitask. STAY ALERT=STAY ALIVE


Projects

Phil B. Rans is ready for FAA inspection. The aircraft dry weight is 748lbs. The engine is working well. Final inspection with FAA was scheduled for 4/7

Steve Kitfox, Tom Kitfox, Andrew cassult, Roger RV7

All reported slow but steady progress


WHOS BEEN FLYING

Not much reported, some local flying


GOOD OF THE CLUB

Roger gave a brief “guess the aircraft” presentation

Roger shared a thought. The add for the RV12 states the completed cost should be about $60,000. If you had an 8 person team that would be $7,500 each. An interesting option to become an aircraft owner.
 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:45pm