Meeting was held June 3, 2010 at Clow Int’l Airport in the Ward’s hanger, called to order by Roger Kellogg at 7:00pm.

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


Business

The secretary read the minutes from the May Meeting.

The treasurer was MIA, a balance of $2,727.49 plus $25.00 dues received was reported at the May meeting


Education/Training

Nothing reported


Web-site

Brian Gilomen reported the web site is up to date including a  photo of Clow


CLOW REPORT

The back side (Southwest corner & west side) had been cleaned up

One of the C172s that had been used for training at Clow had been sold and is now operating out of Lewis Airport with a new company Chicago Aviation.

Cavalcade is June 5 and 6. FVFC has the same spot as last year. 8 FVFC members have volunteered to assist with crowd management for the Ford Tri-Motor

Tri-Motor rides will cost $50.00 ($100 for the co-pilot seat)


CUSHING REPORT

It was reported that the south end of the field was wet but the rest of the field is in good shape. The second Evector Sportstar was scheduled for delivery by the weekend.


CONTINUING BUSINESS:

OSHKOSH

Tent is set for this year

Meal planning is proceeding

Ground Transportation – Still in work

Demo Team – Dropped, no volunteers

Next meetings:  July Moved to the second week 7/8, Aug 8/5 – At the Ward’s hanger. Need food volunteers for July, Aug, Sep.

Agreed to move September meeting to 2nd Thursday as several members schedule vacation the week before Labor Day

Cavalcade:  is June 5 and 6. FVFC has the same spot as last year. 10 FVFC members have volunteered to assist with crowd management for the Ford Tri-Motor on Sunday

Tri-Motor rides will cost $50.00 ($100 for the co-pilot seat) Barry Ward noted that things were well organized. The Trimotor was on site on Thursday and was scheduled to give rides Fri-Sun

It was noted that the airport will be open during the Cavelcade

June 19th, Cushing Picnic

Hanger Dance at Cushing – possibly in August.

Trikefest at Cushing the weekend before Oshkosh


PROJECT UPDATES

Steve V. Kitfox – making slow and steady progress

Andrew K. Cassult – making some progress

Tom H. Kitfox – making slow but steady progress

Roger K. RV7 – Making good progress, Roger reported he had a flight in another builders RV7, added inspiration.


FLYING REPORTS

Vance flew locally the day of the meeting

Bob Riddle flew to Morris

Brad Wolf attended the Poplar Grove Pancake Breakfast

Roger flew to Dallas, got to fly in the tow planes Andrew has been flying, Ag Wagon and Scout

Phil B. reported that he flew 16 days during May and flew off the first 40 hours on his Rans Coyote. Phil reported all was well except that he was not happy with the oil temp. (230 to 235 degrees)

Joe S. reported he flew locally the previous Sunday and had flow approximately 15hrs this year.

Bob B. Reported he flew with a group of 4 aircraft (Christen Eagles, Pitts) to Janesville for their fly in. Was asked if they were part of the show and he said “yes” so the parked them on the show ramp near the Thunderbirds and Snowbirds.


PILOT ED. By Roger

Roger gave an educational presentation on Roll Clouds (horizontal tornados) Mountain Flying and the effects of high density altitude.


GOOD OF THE CLUB

Don noted that you should call flight services before flying to be sure there are no TFRs were you want to fly

Bob noted that a local Cub pilot was showing off for friends decided to skim a flooded farm field, caught the wheels in the water and flipped the plane. Pilot was not hurt but hi dad’s plane was (OOPS)

Upcoming events were discussed. See the Website for a complete list of events. Also see Flyincalender.com

Remember July 9, 10,11. Kankakee flyin/pig roast

ADS-B out will be mandatory in 2020. allows other aircraft to see you

Adjourned at 8:40pm Thanks to Don, Phil and Dee for doing the food.