January 5, 2010 EAA Chapter Board Meeting

Meeting called to order by President Jim Bremer at approximately 7: 05PM. Present were Irwin Fust, Vice President, Paul Gilman, Treasurer, Herb Zuidema, Secretary, Directors Doug Noble, Audrey Schutte, Katheen Evans, and Steve Hurley. Minutes of the previous Board Meeting were presented as published. Motion to accept Minutes was made by Irwin F. and Second by Doug N. Paul G. presented the Treasurer’s Report. Checking: $3,179.45, Savings: $1049.00. Copies of the Treasurer’s Report are available upon request.

Old Business:

Young Eagle Flights Administrative Review.

Jim B. suggested we take a close look at how we conduct the Young Eagle Flights. The objective is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for each child. Demonstrating to the parents that their child is in a safe environment administered by aviation experience persons.

Conducting the flights from the Quonset Hut seems to provide the safest setting for managing the number of parents and children. By rearranging the tables in the Quonset Hut it will allow for more maneuvering space, waiting areas and space to operate a couple of Simulators. It was suggested we provide coffee (drinks for the kids) and donuts as refreshments during the time they are signing up and waiting their turn to take a flight. Probably suggest that the child wait until they have returned from the flight before eating.

It was suggested each pilot/aircraft have a Crew Chief assigned to them. The Crew Chief would relieve the pilot of the required paperwork, guiding the child (and parents) to and from the aircraft. The Crew Chief would be in charge of picking up the application (for signature by the pilot before the flight) signed by the parent, taking the child (s) to the aircraft and take their pictures. Upon return of the flight the Crew Chief will escort the next child(s) to the aircraft and secure the signature of the pilot on the Certificate (of the completed flight) (and the application for the next flight) and escort the child back to the desk where he/she can pick up their Certificate, photos and packet material. It is suggested the “desk” could be set up at the Sun Shade aircraft parking area. The parents could have the option of watching the flights from the Sun Shade safe area or at the Quonset Hut. Because of the distance between the Quonset Hut and the ramp, it was suggested we find a couple of golf carts to expedite the travel between the two. (Someone know of a 1944 era jeep we could borrow?)

Since there is a certain lag time in making photos and Certificates, it was suggested we have one camera per Crew Chief and two or more photo producing computer/printers. They would operating during the flight. Having more than one or two qualified personnel available to operate same would be desirable.

The forgoing suggested management suggestions would expedite the flights taking place, keeping the aircraft “in the air” and thereby fly more children in a given period of time. The purpose is not to “rush” the experience for the children but to do as many as possible between 9AM and 12noon. Generally, the turbulence begins to pick up (not always) in the afternoon. The reason for the flights is to give the children as smooth and safe flight as possible so they are left with a memorable experience.

The next Young Eagle Flights are April 17, 2010. It was suggested the City of Redding Mayor be invited to observe.

Scholarship/National EAA Academy. Paul G. reported he has received 8 applicant letters in response to the advertisements placed by Jim B. Kathleen received three telephone calls. Deadline was Dec. 31, 2009. It was decided by consensus not to extend the deadline. The letters were given to Kathleen E. and her Committee (Audrey, Barb C. and Kathleen) for review, interviewing and ultimate selection of a candidate. The deadline for presenting a candidate to EAA National from our Chapter will be the end of March 2010.

Second Saturday Lunch. Irwin F. volunteered to provide a lasagna lunch with Paul G. providing the garlic bread with appropriate accessories. In the absence of Jim B. and Paul G., Chuck Werner will be acting Treasurer and Steve Hurley will handle the sound system.

New Business:

It was announced by Paul G., Treasurer that our EAA Chapter Dues are again due for the calendar year of 2010. The Chapter dues are $20 per year, payable each January. National EAA dues ($40) are payable on the calendar date when the member first joined.

Our Chapter Dinner Meeting will be January 19, 2010, (third Tuesday) this month. Dinner will be hot turkey chili. Program: A “Test of knowledge”. See details below.

Motion to adjourn was made by Doug N., Second by Irwin F. Motion passed.

Announcements:

RED BLUFF ROUND-UP Aviation Safety Meeting, Saturday, January 23, 2010

Red Bluff Airport Terminal Building, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Topic: Runway Incursions and In-flight Emergencies

Presenter: Certified Flight Instructor, Irwin Fust

Sport Pilot & Private Pilot Ground School. Red Bluff Municipal Airport

Class begins March 10, 2010, 12 weeks-every Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Basic Course $175.00 Includes required books and supplies

Instructors: Jack Anderson CFII and Irwin Fust CFI, 530-515-4025, 530-351-8203

DON’T FORGET OUR

SECOND SATURDAY FLY-IN

SPONSORED BY YOUR EAA CHAPTER 157

SSSSem

(FAA Safety Seminar, Second Saturday, each month)

10 AM until Noon

At Hangar A-1, Benton Airpark

PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED

Our third Tuesday Chapter Dinner Meeting is January 19, 2010.

Dinner will be hot turkey chili as prepared by Steve Hurley, our new Director for this new year. Paul G. will be putting together a salad with some corn bread. Audrey S. will be topping off the evening menu with some delicious apple pie. Program for the evening will be a “TEST”. See below.

Attention Aircraft Builders

AIRCRAFT UNDER CONSTRUCTION/RESTORATION

In recent discussions, the Board of Directors realized we don't know how many homebuilders there are in the area, or who they are. We set about creating a list of the builders we know of, to build a resource for helping one another and networking. For example, if someone has a problem with some aspect of building a particular model of RV, the list could help him find someone who has experience with that aircraft. Another purpose for the list could be to contact homebuilders who are not Chapter members to
encourage them to attend meetings and join the Chapter. Another purpose for the list could be as a resource to invite homebuilders to occasionally participate as panel members for a program for a regular meeting of the whole membership, to discuss aspects of homebuilding that would be of general interest.

To make this resource successful, we need your help. Below is a start of a list of homebuilders who fly out of either Benton Field or Redding Muni. As you will see, we don't have a complete list of mail and/or phone numbers and there may be other homebuilders that should be on the list. If you know a phone number or email address or other names, please send an email or give a call to Kathleen Evans kathleen@evans.net; phone: 396-2422 or Herb Zuidema pgadoneh@myexcel.com; phone 275 5103

Name(s) Phone #/ Email Aircraft

1. Mark & Karen Pion RV 7
2. Evan Johnson 351-776 evmeg@snowcrest.net RV 10
3. Miles Drawhorn/Jim Barry 246-7290 thebarry@ccproperties.com Thorpe
4. Bruce Swanston gwestelect@aol.com Moose
5. Paul Osterman 357-3405 RV
6. Kathleen Evans & Bill Hobbs 396-2422 kathleen@evans.net RV7A
7. John Graves RV 7A
8. Tex Byrd 241-4204 Hillside Aviation RV 6A
9. Doug Noble 722-9150 firefoxes@aol.com Kit Fox
10. Tom Ivicevich 415-722-1407 tommytwang@hotmail.com Wright Flyer
11. Jack Kilpatrick 241-0431 (h) 224-2300 (w) Spad 13
12. Irwin Fust 378-1801 ifust@digitalpath.net Pietenpol Air Camper

13. Robert Keeline Stearman (indiv. design)
14. Don Simmons RV 3
15. John & Kathy Chocolas Tiger Moth , Zodiac 601XL, Corby Starlet
16. Marc & Cheryl Knight 335-3702 cnight@citlink.net RV 7A
17. Paul Shepard 925-2061 pmshep@snowcrest.net Several RVs
18. Kelsey Jewett 224-0821 Big E-Z
19. Mark Legarra 221-5468 Restor. P51
20. Rex Daniels 243-1992 rv8er1@uno.com RV-8
21. Jerry Tubbs 232-0926 jerrywingmantubbs@yahoo.com RV-4

22. Paul Osterman 357 3405 plo@shasta.com RV-8

23. Chuck Werner 223 3749 chas.Werner@sbcglobal.net Lancair 360

24. P.C. Davis 244 1706 pcd1@charter.net Lancair 360
Rev 1-11-10

Chapter Officers: President: Jim Bremer 222 8001; Vice president: Irwin Fust, 378 1801; Secretary: Herb Zuidema, 275 5103; Treasurer: Paul Gilman, 547 2334. Directors: Audrey Schutte_246 9255, Barbara Crooker_549 4275, Steve Wallace_275 1131_, Jim Barry _246 7290, Miles Drawhorn,_229 0397 , Doug Noble,_722 9150, Norm Overbay_223 5264, Dick Wilkinson _524 2624, Steve Hurley. Technical Consultant: Ed Martin Flight Advisor: Irwin Fust, 378 1801. Chapter Address: EAA Chapter 157, P.O. Box 992353, Redding, CA 96099. Meeting time: Third Tuesday of the Month, 6:30PM Dinner Meeting. Meeting Place: Quonset Hut, Benton Airpark- west side