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what happened at Past Meetings of the Membership, of EAA Chapter 172.
Board of Directors meetings: July, 2000 December, 1999 September,
1999 January, 1999
After the ten awards Rich gave out the "President's Choice" award to the one person whom he thought embodied the spirit of EAA 172 more than any other during 2000. The "President's Choice" award was given to Maureen Rhodes.
After the awards there was a raffle of items donated by various businesses. In addition, the floral arrangements on the tables were raffled.
New Business: Rich said that Bill Thompson at the Augusta Regional Airport has asked our club to help them do a breakfast fly-in. The airport will put up some money. Rich asked the members if we wanted to do this. There was some discussion but nothing was decided.
Keith Brock went over some of the preparations for the Millen Low-Country Boil Fly-in on Saturday the 11th. He reviewed the history of the fly-in. Keith said it was Al Newman’s idea to have a fly-in that was not much work for the club. Last year there were 29 aircraft and the year before there were 24. This year there would be Gumbo at 10:00 AM and a spot-landing contest around 11:00. At noon there may be some memorial fly-bys for Mark Thompson. Club members would not have to donate anything but there would be a donation pot for non-members. Keith asked who would take care of certain needs. He was short of chairs. Some club members volunteered to bring them. Judy Fender would get maybe two or three 40 pound bags of ice. Dennis Allen and Rich Gabor would bring the shrimp and corn. George Odom would get the cooking pot. Someone would bring lime (for the spot landing contest) from the Pea Patch. The Jenkins County Development Authority was going to provide two cases of soft drinks and two packages of cups. For side dishes Keith suggested desserts only.
Rich said a few words about the Christmas Party. It would be at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 9. The meat will be hams and turkeys. Secretary John Magnan suggested that this time we divide the side-dish list into three groups. He said that Polly Powell had given him the idea. Last names beginning with A-G would bring vegetables; H-Q would bring salads; R-Z would bring desserts. Rich agreed with that proposal. Dennis Allen would fry the turkeys and possibly Don Murphy would smoke turkeys and hams. The day before (Friday the 8th), would be a work day for cleaning and decorating the clubhouse. Friday morning Al Newman and others would do that. John Magnan would bring a CD player. Other members would bring appropriate music for it.
Al Patton, the head of the nomination committee, introduced the slate of candidates for the 2001 officers: Rich Gabor – for President; O.B. Brown – for Vice-President; John Magnan – for Secretary; and David Parrish -- for Treasurer. There was little discussion. Also Al said that the other Board of Director members would remain the same. Al Newman moved and Keith Brock and Steve Thompson seconded the adoption of the election slate. The slate was accepted unanimously by the members present. President Gabor thanked everyone for their help the past year. Rich also said that O.B. Brown, the Vice-President elect, would be in charge of meeting programs. He would be helped by Richard Fender.
Program: Dr. Jowers presented a video about the fifteen disqualifying medical conditions that Aviation Medical Examiners must check for, often just by interviewing the pilot. It was humorously done using a pilot who revealed by the end of the video that he had all fifteen disqualifying medical conditions! The group enjoyed the video. Dr. Jowers said that at a future meeting he will talk about how pilots should answer questions put to them by the AME.
Al Newman moved and Charlie Connell seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Old Business: President Gabor asked about the club shirts -- whether anyone had any good vendor deals. Rich said that we made some money at Boshears possibly due to the carnival rides drawing more people. Next year Boshears will be combined with Skyfest and will be at both Bush and Daniel Fields.
New Business: Maureen Rhodes said that John Magnan had asked that the Food Trailer serve food for the Barnwell EAA Chapter 1313 at their Aiken fly-in. The Shriners, who were scheduled to handle the food, canceled out on Wednesday of this week, two days before the fly-in. Maureen said that the Aerospouses would be able to sell food (using left-overs from Boshears) on Saturday, October 14th.
Larry Garner invited everyone to come to the Thomson airport on November 4th for a cookout sponsored by the CSRA Pilots’ Club. It will start at 11:00 AM and go on till everyone gets tired. Don Gay is having a party at his house, the Hacienda De Gay. It will be on Sunday, November 12 [ Ed. note: On 10/17/00 Don changed the date to Sunday, November 19 ]. Food is at 1:00 PM but come as early as you want.
Rich said that next month there will be a regular meeting on Thursday, November 9. At it there will be the annual election of officers. Also we will be discussing the December Christmas party.
Keith Brock led the discussion about the Millen fly-in. It will be Saturday, November 11. Not much preparation is needed. He did request tables and chairs. Keith said that aircraft should land to the North unless the wind made doing that impossible. The ultralights might have their own landing strip. The CTAF would be 122.9 mhz. Gumbo would be served at 10:00 AM then there would be a spot-landing contest. The meal will be at 1:00 PM. Gary Ward may be there with his Giles. This year the fly-in will be dedicate to the memory of Mark Thompson.
Al Newman moved and several members seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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The EAA 172 Low Country Boil Fly-in, hosted by Keith Brock, will be at the Millen airport (2J5), Saturday, November 11. The CTAF is 122.9 which also controls the lights. GPS coordinates: 32? 53.63'N / 81? 57.91' W; Runway 17/35: 4000' x 60'. Land to the north unless winds are such that you can't. Use a left hand pattern if landing on 35 and a right hand pattern if landing on 17. Ultralights will have their own strip -- a 600' x 1000' rectangle for them, powered parachutes and trikes. It is in an area north of the windsock between the windsock and the fence. It will be marked with white barrels. CAUTION: Pilots should watch out for the power lines that run along Highway 25. Auto directions: Take Highway 25 South to Millen. On Highway 25 the airport is at the left just before getting into Millen (coming from the north). Turn in the third (southernmost) drive and park. There will be signs. Camping on the field Friday and Saturday nights -- water and power available on a first-come first-served basis. Gumbo will be served at 10:00 AM. There will be a spot-landing contest at 11:00 AM and the "Low Country Boil" lunch and trimmings is scheduled for 1:00PM. This year the fly-in is dedicated to Mark Thompson. Some sort of flying tribute to Mark is will take place after the meal, possibly involving all the aircraft. |
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Don Gay is holding another party! WHERE: at his house (Hacienda De Gay) 7GA3 on the Atlanta sectional
Food will be served starting at 1:00 PM but come as early as
you want. Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER
WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 80
feet wide with pine trees on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond
edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight
incline to the opposite end. After landing, taxi back down the runway to
the pond and someone will guide you to parking -- if no one is there taxi
between the little "outbuilding" and the pond. The runway is located two
miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates
are: 32° 39.82'N / 82° 04.47'W. Elevation is 328 feet and the CTAF
is 122.8. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway
23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through
Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow
that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda
De Gay." Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS
INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends
and camaraderie. |
Old Business: President Gabor said that Boshears actually started the next Thursday with a carnival. On Friday evening, between 8:30 and 9:00 PM there would be a volunteers party. Members discussed the opening ceremony which would occur around 5:00 PM on Friday. On Saturday there would be a presentation for the aviator of the year, Steve Patterson. The EAA tent will be a little further down the entrance path (actually a taxiway).
New Business: John Magnan told the members that he had contacted Buster Boshears, the Daniel Field Manager, and the Boshears FAA tower chief (currently in Atlanta) and several other people and that ultralights should have no problems flying into Boshears. Ken Rayburn, Tom Collins and Tom Garcia, who were handing the flight line, gave several suggestions for what route the ultralights should take and which procedures they should follow. Rich Gabor asked that someone contact those in Trenton and Lincolnton about the ultralights flying in. Magnan said he would talk with those at the Wrens airport.
Larry Garner said that he still
needs more pilots and more help for the Young Eagles activities at
Boshears. On Friday, the flying
would be that afternoon until the opening ceremonies, then possibly after
the balloons lift off Friday evening. On Saturday and Sunday the flights
would be from 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning. The Young Eagles aircraft and
loading would occur at the intersection of old runway 05/23. He will need
at least four airplanes for Friday and three on both Saturday and Sunday.
Tom Garcia said that he still needs more people to help with the flight line. Maureen Rhodes said that her crew was all set for the food concession trailer. John Magnan said that Keith Brock had brought in a large box trailer and John would be working on setting up the displays over the weekend and the first part of the next week. John also said that the people movers were now ready to be moved from the Wrens airport. Ken Rayburn said that they would start preparing things on the field Tuesday afternoon. Tom Collins said that EAA 172 would have the whole corner between the taxiways.
President Gabor said that the Boshears people were going to be very strict this year about who drives a golf cart. Rich also said that next year the event would be at Bush Field and would be called Boshears Skyfest 2001.
Al Newman moved and Rich Gabor seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.
Much of the volunteer work at Boshears 2000 was performed by members
of EAA 172. Many on the
planning committee were members, including the Boshears chairman, Ed Johnson.
Much of the field
preparation was accomplished by members. The Flight Line crew was headed
by and consisted mostly of Club
members. The food concession trailer was “manned” by the Aerospouses and
their relatives. Young Eagles
pilots were mostly Club members. The people mover was driven for the “good
weather” two days of Boshears by members. Most of the ultralights and many
of the larger aircraft flown in were piloted by Club
members. One of the show “stars” who performed aerobatic maneuvers was
a member.
Preparation in the weeks preceding Boshears included tent repair by
Ken Rayburn, food purchasing by
Maureen Rhodes and the Aerospouses, people-mover trailer construction and
setup by John Magnan who
also decorated the inside of the display trailer (provided by Keith Brock’s
company) with posters and club
information, and Boshears committee work with members Ed Johnson, Rich
Gabor, Dennis Allen, Steve Gay
and others. On Wednesday and Thursday of Boshears week Tom Garcia, Tom
& Pam Collins, Charlie &
Sheila Connell, Don Murphy, Dennis & Fay Allen, Ken and Sue Rayburn,
Wade & Betty Hammer, Bob &
Maureen Rhodes, Terry & Kim Evans, Jason Jarrard, Rich Gabor, Al &
Joyce Newman, Al & Katherine
Douglas, Dick & Loraine Schoenfelder, Keith Brock, Ron Haley,
Randy & Jennie Powell, Robert Mauck
and others were already working setting up for the event. O.B. Brown and
Bobby Braswell used their trucks
to pull the people mover and display trailers from the Pea Patch to the
Wrens airport and back.
During Boshears Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner led the Young
Eagles group. The “Flight Leader”
pilots were Larry, Dick Schoenfelder, Ron Netzer, Terry Florie, Robert
Mauck, Keith Donker, Leroy & Betty Dant, Tom Jackson and Dale Hemmen.
Friday was a washout. But On Saturday, though they started late because of
the sky conditions, they flew 56 Young Eagles. On Sunday they flew at least
100 more. At the
Young Eagles table were Ed Donner and Dell Daly taking registrations for
Young Eagle flights.
For the first time there was no trouble getting people to both drive
the people-movers and take contributions.
John Sligar, O.B. Brown, Wade Hammer, Don Murphy, Ray Trenter, David Pentland,
John Magnan, Dick
Schoenfelder, Steve & Beth Sipper and many more either drove or took
money. David Pentland, though not
a club member, drove the most – he likes driving tractors – so he drove
one of them most of the time on both
days. The new tractors were loaned by John Deere. The Star Money Getter
was Beth Sipper who used her
operating room nurse “charm” to extract $5 and $10 donations from the
visitors riding the people mover.
Ron Haley, Al Douglas, Richard Fender and David Parrish provided items
for the static display. Al Patton
and Joe Miles handled the History Tent. Those in the concession trailer
included Maureeen Rhodes, Sheila
Connell, Fay Allen, Joyce Newman, Pam Collins, Joel Mauck Terry McClane
and Cathy Rhodes. A table was set up for aviation souvenirs and crafts made
by the Aerospouses. Kathryn Douglas, Fay Burchfield and Jerrie McCollum were
at this table most of Saturday and Sunday. The flight line was led by Tom
Garcia, Tom
Collins and Ken Rayburn. Among those helping on the flight line were Charlie
Connell, Dennis Allen, Randy
Powell and many other members.
A highlight of the event was the arrival, by invitation, of the ultralights.
Members O.B. Brown in his
Challenger, Rich Gabor in his Pup, John Sligar in his CGS Hawk and
Terry Stout in his Phantom flew in
appropriately and followed all the procedures correctly and as well as
the old-time larger aircraft pilots. Three other ultralights from Trenton,
South Carolina, flew in on Sunday. Blair Kendall trailered in his SeaWing
trike. Richard Fender flew in his SeaRey. Jerry Berger flew in his Skyhawk.
Charlie Davis was there with his Skybolt. Of course Gary Ward flew in his
Giles 202 and performed aerobatics for the show. The flight line was
not as big as in previous Boshears, even on Sunday, but it was more colorful
– the first aircraft the Boshears visitors saw were the dazzling and unusual
multi-colored ultralights parked across from the EAA 172 tents.
The Boshears event, though marred by flooding rain on Friday and a
low ceiling on Saturday morning, will
stand out as one where over 75% of EAA 172, the Augusta-CSRA Experimental
Aircraft Association, were
able to get together for one event.
Rich said that for the 2000 Boshears Fly-in/Air Show among the many flying exhibitions there will be a B-1 fly-by, the Shockwave and Gary Ward’s aerobatics. Boshears will start on Thursday evening with a carnival -- the Swing Medallions. Friday evening there will be a Volunteers Party. The Gate charge for visitors will only be $5. EAA 172 has been asked to do all the ground control.
Old Business: On August 25th there will be a crafts program for the ladies. Jennie Lawrence was doing well after her bypass surgery. Dennis and Fay Allen have become new Grandparents.
New Business: President Gabor discussed who will be doing what for the Boshears Fly-in. The Young Eagles will leave from the control tower. EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner says that he needs more volunteers. John Magnan will handle the static displays. “Omar” (Ken) Rayburn will take charge of the tents. The Boshears Committee is looking for those who can help at the gates.
Program: Tech Counselor
Al Patton presented a timely program on airplane pre-flight and flight
safety. He discussed the preflight
inspections. Check the weather, aviation charts and frequencies to be used
before flying. Weight and balance are important. Walk around and check the
fuel – do a manual fuel check, don’t depend on the gauges. Check the prop
wood and the prop bolt tension. Examine the trim tabs. Take the pitot cover
off. Yell “Prop” before starting the engine. When taxiing test the brakes.
At your run-up check the carb heat setting. Switching off each magneto should
drop the engine speed 50-75 RPM. When taking off check the engine RPM. While
climbing look around for other aircraft. The same goes for cross-country
flights. Be observant! The landing procedures should include using the Unicom
frequencies and following the traffic pattern. Final should be at around
500-600 feet AGL Crab into crosswinds. Never fly near thunderstorms. Each
pilot should know his own limitations. Don’t do scud running. Finally, after
landing, never leave the plane unchocked.
Al Newman moved and Tom Garcia
seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned
at 7:59 PM.
The business meeting was called to order at 1:43 PM by President Rich Gabor. Forty-one members and spouses were in attendance. Also attending were eighteen guests. The financial report was given by the Treasurer, David Parrish, as follows: $3505.10 in the checking account. Secretary John Magnan said that he received a nice letter from C.B. Howard who won the “Best of Show” at the Wrens Fly-in. John passed around the letter to the group. The financial report and the minutes of the last meeting as printed in the newsletter were accepted by the membership. The Aerospouses were thanked for the meal preparation.
Old Business: President Gabor said that we have agreed to help out at the Thomson air show which would be held the last week of April. Rich mentioned that the only things that saved the Wrens Fly-in financially were the scooter raffle and the vendors. However, the money spent for the electrical hookup is more of a “capital” improvement which will be used for future fly-ins.
New Business: Rich said that Boshears was in ten weeks -- September 22-24. There will be a carnival starting the Wednesday before the actual air-show events which would begin Friday evening. Rich said that Tony Gay has asked our Chapter to handle all the ground operations.
Rich mentioned that the TV should be moved to the main hangar area rather than stay in the front part of the Clubhouse.
Al Patton discussed the Taylor Monoplane. Its wheels are locked and it has to be dragged around the hangar. Perhaps some members could work on it as a project. Al and Rich also talked about the need for a “Fly-out” Coordinator. It seems that the best and most qualified person for the position is Tom Collins. Tom was a little reticent to take on the position but before the next meeting he may see that his skills and abilities would be a great help to EAA 172.
A motion was made by Al Newman that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded by many members and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:04 PM.
Bob Rhodes won the fish cooker at the Lincolnton Fly-in
New Business: President Gabor reminded the members that the Boshears Fly-in was getting close. It will be Friday-Sunday, September 22-24. Also, Rich said that the ladies would be having a crafts meeting at the Pea Patch on Saturday, June 24th starting at 11:00 AM.
Larry Garner, the Young Eagles Coordinator, discussed the upcoming International Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 10. He said he has done and is doing much advertising. There will be an article in the newspaper. Larry will be on a local TV show. He has contacted all the local schools and other media. Larry said that Tom Jackson will be flying. There will be at least one hot air balloon. There was a possibility of a Medivac helicopter on static display. Steve Gay will be flying adults for $5 each. Larry would be on the field early and ready to go by 8:00 AM. He will need all possible help from the members to fly the kids, give pre-flights, help with the registration and so on.
President Gabor said that the next meeting would be Saturday, July 15th. It would be a cold-cuts fly- in. Members with last names beginning with A-M should bring side dishes. Those with N-Z starting their last names should bring the desserts. We would be eating at 1:00 PM. There would be a spot-landing contest at 10:00 AM. Al Patton would handle the details. There also would be a Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00 AM.
There was a door prize drawing. Brandi Powell pulled the winning ticket out of a bowl. Terry Evans won the prize: a hand pop-riveter.
Program: Tech Counselor
Al Patton presented an interesting program about two topics: Marvel
Mystery Oil and batteries. He
said Marvel Mystery Oil has been around since 1923. The major aircraft engine
companies do not endorse it. Lycoming says that Marvel Mystery Oil has SAE
3-10 and is too thin. However, Al Newman, Dennis Allen and new member Kinsey
Butler use it in their oil without any problems. The engine companies do
say that one should change oil every 25 hours or four months whether or not
you fly your plane. Lycoming has a Website with all the details: http://www.lycoming.textron.com
Al said that aircraft batteries
are in the worst possible environment. They will self-discharge and
should be kept charged up. When
recharging, 25% of the battery’s capacity is the recharge rate. Use a hydrometer
on batteries with caps to check the charge level. Gel cell batteries
are better – there is no liquid to spill. Better than the Gel cell is the
AGM — Absorbed Glass Mat battery.
Al Newman moved and Tom Collins seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.
The International Young Eagles
Day will be on Saturday, June 10. EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator said that
he needs as pilots to contact him so that they will be able to fly all the
youngsters that come. The event is being heavily advertised in the media.
Flying will be from 8:00 AM to noon. Larry has arranged with Augusta Aviation
to have flights for the adults. The charge will be only $5.00! There will
also be a couple of hot air balloons and some aircraft on static display.
Let's all go out there and help Larry and the Young Eagles program!
Click on YOUNG EAGLES to find out what happened with the Young Eagles at the Wrens Fly-in.
Old Business: President Gabor asked about the status of the Wrens Fly-In preparations. He thanked Randy Powell, Tom Collins and Ken Rayburn for setting up the electrical system for the motor homes. Club members suggested getting two portajohns rather than one so that the office one would not be used by the general public. John Magnan said he would contact the portajohn company. Tom Collins said that the area across the ditch from the food tents was all laid out for the motorhomes. No motorhomes would be allowed on the other side of the main runway. Terry Stout would be working with the ultralight folks in Trenton to get some more ultralights to the fly-in. Tom Garcia and Tom Collins would be handling the aircraft directing with Randy Powell helping with the airplane parking. Freeman Newman asked some questions about the awards. He would have fewer but they would be more substantial than in the past -- plaques with the EAA 172 logo.
Kim and Terry Evans have done much about obtaining various vendors. President Gabor commended them for that. They have made agreements with groups selling lemonade, peanuts, funnel cakes, crafts, T-shirts and siding. They are planning a big sign on the road announcing the Wrens Fly-in. Kim has contacted TV and radio stations. They will also handle motor homes coming into the fly-in.
Maureen Rhodes said that there would be a breakfast the Saturday morning of the fly-in. Again the those who would bring the extra food for both the Friday and Saturday evening meals would be last names beginning with A-M bring sidedishes. The rest bring desserts. Everyone was also reminded about he scooter raffle. O.B. Brown and David Rawlins were making contact with businessmen and spreading the word about the fly-in. John Magnan said that there were about thirty or so more small things that still needed to be done and for volunteers to give him a call.
New Business: President Gabor asked Ed Johnson to discuss the future of Boshears and other Skyfests. Ed said that he got a call from the Mayor of Augusta who wants to possibly have a joint venture in 2001 -- Boshears and a Skyfest. Maybe after that Boshears would alternate between Daniel and Bush Fields with a Skyfest occurring when it is at Bush. Johnson said that Boshears this year would have a lower admission -- $5 per person and $2 for parking. There would be some carnival amusement rides since that seemed to draw a crowd. Blair Kendall asked Ed about ultralights but nothing firm was mentioned about them flying in.
Program: Joe Miles gave a excellent presentation about his years as a P-51 pilot and how he learned to love the spin. It seems he was carrying wing tanks and got into a spin in his P-51, losing the tanks. Rather than bail out, he got out of the spin and saved the aircraft. Afterward he was called "Tail Spin Joe." Joe ended his talk on a serious note reminding everyone that before a flight, especially in an unfamiliar aircraft, make sure you have a good briefing from someone who knows that aircraft, read the aircraft handbooks and practice, practice, practice!
Al Newman moved and John Magnan seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Rich Gabor also arranged that
two ultralights could land at Bush Field, stay for two days, then take off
and fly back to their home base late Sunday afternoon. These were a Quicksilver
MX Sprint flown by John Anderson and a Quicksilver MXLII Sport flown by Mike
Herlihy. Blair Kendall trailered in his Seawing trike. John Magnan trailered
in John Sligar's Bensen/Brock gyroplane. Keith Brock displayed his Davis;
Rick and Valerie Bell their RV-4; Dennis Allen his modified Bowers Fly Baby
1B biplane; Charlie Davis his Skybolt; Gary Ward his Giles 202; Charlie Connell
his Cessna Cardinal; Richard Fender his SeaRey; and, Greg Connell his Piper
Pacer PA-20. A surprise guest was Joseph Baron Von Tygart, a long-time army
pilot with the 23rd Airborne, who only stopped to visit but was requested
to display his Fokker 3/4 scale replica triplane for two days to make thirteen
GA aircraft on display.
Besides Greg and Don, Keith Brock flew into the Pea Patch with his Mooney, Gerald Ballard brought in his Salvage I twin (and had to stuff it in Earl Hildebrant's hangar just as the storm hit), Charlie Davis brought in his Skybolt, and a Cessna 172 from Chapter 242 and and a Hughes 300 helicopter rounded out the aircraft for the Fish Fry.
The delicious meal was prepared by the Aerospouses and the fish and meat were cooked by Tom Collins, Terry Evans, Tom Garcia and Bob Rhodes (and caught by Ken Rayburn and Bob Rhodes). There were plenty of Deviled Eggs. An invocation by Al Newman preceded the meal. During the meal a business meeting was called to order at 12:35 PM by President Rich Gabor. About seventy members and spouses and twenty guests signed the attendance roster. The financial report was given by the Treasurer, David Parrish, as follows: $3294.27 in the checking account (less some food receipts) and $362.00 in the Kitty. Rich thanked Pat Murphy and Larry Garner for installing the PA system.
Old Business: Secretary John Magnan mentioned the Wrens Gourd Festival scheduled for Saturday, March 25th. The sponsors of the event have asked for pilots from EAA 172 (and any other organizations) to fly their planes to the Wrens Memorial Airport between 12:00 and 4:00 PM and to stay awhile to answer any questions from Gourd Festival visitors. John said that there will be fresh peanuts for all the pilots who fly in.
New Business: President Gabor introduced Al McDill, the Bush Field airport director, who spoke about Skyfest 2000. After some questioning he agreed to waive landing and tie-down fees for visiting aircraft. McDill said that the airspace would be open until noon and then re-open at 5:00 PM. He made no commitments about ultralights flying in and said that it could be discussed after the meeting. McDill said that those coming in for the static display should come in by Friday noon and should check for NOTAMs about changes.
Pam Collins said to see her about the raffle tickets for the scooter. The tickets will be $5 each. [her phone number is 706-860-8985]. The scooter would be raffled at the Wrens Fly-In May 6.
The meeting ended at 1:23 PM. It was followed by the storm front coming in just after Keith Brock and Charlie Davis took off with their aircraft headed for their secure hangars.
The Memorial Service for Marcus William Thompson III
More than 100 family and relatives and at least 200 friends gathered for the Memorial Service. The family was able to find room in the Chapel. Most of the other mourners crowded the halls and rooms and spilled outdoors of the King Funeral Home. Rick Bell and the funeral director gave the eulogies. Several poems had been chosen by the family.
ONE MORE ROLL
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for November 11, 1999
The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 PM by President Rich Gabor. Forty-three members and
spouses were in attendance. The
guests were Dawn Harding, Mike Rodger and Randy Powell's
family. The financial report was
given by the Treasurer, David Parrish, as follows: $2936.90 in the
checking account and $62.35 in the
Kitty. The financial report and the minutes of the last meeting
as printed in the newsletter were
accepted by the membership. Rich thanked Don Murphy for
preparing his delicious green chili
stew. Rich then handed out some information about EAA
merchandise. George Odom thanked
Mark Thompson for the Young Eagles program which flew
at least 30 Civil Air Patrol youngsters
during the Boshears Fly-in.
Rich said that the Boy Scouts
would like someone to sponsor an older scout group. Ted
Johnson, a Scouting representative,
will come to one of our meetings to talk about this. Don
Murphy said that probably the group
is composed of "Explorer Scouts" and that the activity with
them can be interesting though a
lot of work.
Old Business: Keith Brock gave
an update of what will be done at the Low-Country Boil Fly-in on
Saturday, November 13. He said this
fly-in started as a way to have some event at the Millen
airport that would be low-key and
just for a good time after all the work done at Boshears. There
will be a spot landing contest. Red
cones would be at the touchdown spot. Each pilot will be
allowed one practice landing. The
CTAF would be 122.9 mhz. The runways are 35 left and 17
right traffic. The aircraft should
park at the north end of the field. People should bring some sort
of chair though there will be a
few chairs and tables there. Also the members should bring side
dishes and desserts to complement
the shrimp, potatoes, corn and onions used in the Low
Country Boil. Club members would
not need to donate for the meal but non-members would be
encouraged to do so.
New Business: President Gabor
discussed the details for the Christmas Dinner on Saturday,
December 11th. The club will provide
smoked turkeys and hams. Those whose last names begin
with A through M should bring the
side dishes. There has been a request for many more deviled
eggs. The rest of the members should
bring the desserts. We will need to set up the clubhouse
on Friday, the 10th or during the
day on Saturday the 11th. Perhaps some Christmas decorations
could be brought by the members.
The party would be for members, spouses and invited special
guests. These special guests would
include Bob Smith, Marci Wilhelmi and Ed Johnson. As in
the past, the dinner would be scheduled
for around 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to come early.
Rich also asked the members to fill
out the nomination forms for the "Outstanding Service
Awards" to be given out at the Christmas
Party. He asked that these be given to him before
Thanksgiving.
Nominating Committee Chairman
Al Patton presented the nomination slate for the EAA 172
officers for the year 2000. These
were: President: Rich Gabor; Vice-President: Ron Netzer;
Secretary: John Magnan; Treasurer:
David Parrish. Ken Rayburn moved and O.B. Brown
seconded that the slate of officers
should be accepted by the membership. The vote was nearly
unanimous. There was one dissenting
vote. The slate of officers was accepted for the year 2000.
Member Blair Kendall suggested
that Swainsboro may be a good place to have an EAA 172
gathering. President Gabor said that
this and other calendar items would be discussed at a Board
of Directors meeting which will take
place sometimes in the near future.
Al Newman moved and several members
seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed
and the meeting adjourned at 8:15
PM.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for October 11, 1999
The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 PM by President Rich Gabor. Forty-three members and
spouses were in attendance. The
guests were Robert Mauck, Jeff Johnson, Travis Howard and
his wife, Leisa. New EAA 172 member
Ed Donner was welcomed. The financial report was given
by the Treasurer, David Parrish,
as follows: $3432.08 in the checking account and $101.00 in the
Kitty. David said that the Food Trailer
made $1930.80. Secretary John Magnan said that some
correctional work was completed at
the Wrens airport but it may be closed again for one day in
the near future so that the construction
company could finish up the DOT "punch list" of
incomplete work. The financial report
and the minutes of the last meeting as printed in the
newsletter were accepted by the
membership. Everyone was reminded that we have the EAA
Year 2000 calendars for sale. The
cost is $8 for non-members, $5 for members. Rich mentioned
that we have got to make sure that
we return Keith Brock's loaned trailers more quickly in the
future.
Old Business: President Gabor
reviewed the 1999 Boshears Fly-in. He said fewer visitors came,
perhaps because of the ticket price
increase from $10 to $15. EAA 172 was complimented by the
Boshears Committee for their work,
especially the flight-line people and those working with the
Young Eagles program. Rich said that
this was the first time we had been acknowledged in this
way. Also, Bob Rhodes coordinated
the more than 700 Boy Scouts who camped at Boshears
and George Odom worked with the
Civil Air Patrol people.
Young Eagles Coordinator Mark Thompson
reviewed what had been done for the Young Eagles
during the two days at Boshears.
He said that in eight hours flying time the twelve pilots flew 215
children. Fog delayed the Saturday
flying until 10:30 AM allowing only three hours of flying time
before the airshow. On Sunday the
pilots flew Young Eagles for five hours. Mark thanked those
who helped at the registration and
the flight line on the other side of Daniel Field. He especially
thanked his sons and the Powell girls.
Mark said that he had assumed that moving the children
to the flightline would be a problem.
He said that the two buses provided by Augusta were a
"godsend." The Taylor Monoplane donated
to the club by Dr. Jowers was brought up. Rich
talked about selling the plane to
a group of club members. Dr. Jowers asked to speak about this.
Jowers said that while there were
"no strings attached" to the donation of the plane he would
like to have it remain owned by
the club. He said that if a club sold planes donated to it, few
people would want to donate planes
to the club in the future. There should be two goals in
keeping the plane, according to
Dr. Jowers: The first is to "keep it and make it look good" for a
display. The second goal is "to
put it into flying condition." President Gabor said that he would
table the discussion about the plane
until a later time.
New Business: Rich mentioned that
he, Terry Stout and Ken Rayburn had flown to the South
Carolina Breakfast Club gathering
at Barnwell the past Sunday. Ken was awarded the "Ball of
Infamy" by Gerald Ballard for the
worst or most unusual landing by those flying in. There was a
discussion that we needed two grills
for cooking food for events such as Boshears or even for
the regular monthly meetings. Pam
Collins moved that two grills with 20 lb. gas bottles should
be purchased. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously. There will be an EAA 172
fly-in at Millen next month (Saturday,
November 13). Food will be at 1:00 PM. We will still have
our regular November meeting on
the 11th so that we can have the election of officers for the
year 2000. Rich asked Al Patton to
form a nominating committee.
Program: Tech Counselor Al Patton
presented three topics: Airplane instruments needed,
wooden props, and auto engines for
airplanes. He listed all the instruments needed for flying
VFR day; then for VFR night; then
if flying IFR. Al suggested that members read a very thorough
article in the November, 1992, Sport
Aviation about electrical systems. On the topic of wooden
props, Al said that the bolt and
bolt holes should be coated with beeswax -- found in the wax
type of toilet bowl seals. Also,
the prop bolts should be torqued properly. He then did some
comparing of aircraft with auto engines.
Al Newman moved and Rich Gabor
seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and
the meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.
The Board of Directors meeting
was called to order at 6:04 PM by President Rich Gabor. Present
were David Parrish, Ken Rayburn,
John Magnan, Mark