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These are 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.

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.

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.

 

Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follow a storm,
To roll and glide, to wheel and spin,
To feel the joy that swells within;
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly,
And know the warmth of a clear spring sky;
Then back to earth at the end of a day,
Released from the tensions which melted away.
Should my end come while I am in flight,
Whether brightest day or darkest night;
Spare me your pity and shrug off the pain,
Secure in the knowledge that I'd do it again;
For each of us is created to die,
And within me I know, I was born to fly.
 
By Gary Claud Stokor

• January, 2000 -- Regular meeting on Thursday, January 13, 7:30 PM; food: chili
• February, 2000 -- Regular meeting on Thursday, February 10, 7:30 PM
• March, 2000 -- Fish Fry Fly-in on Saturday, March 11 food at 1:00 PM; no regular meeting
• April, 2000 -- Regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, 7:30 PM
• May, 2000 -- Wrens Fly-in Friday, Saturday, May 5, 6; early-bird day: Thursday, May 4th; going-away day: Sunday, May 7th. No regular meeting.
• June, 2000 -- Regular meeting on Thursday, June 8, 7:30 PM
• July, 2000 -- Cold-cut Fly-in Saturday, July 15, food at 1:00 PM. No regular meeting.
• August, 2000 -- Regular meeting on Thursday, August 10, 7:30 PM
• September, 2000 -- Saturday meeting, September 2nd 1:00 PM; regular meeting September 14th; Boshears Fly-in September 22, 23, 24
• October, 2000 -- Regular meeting on Thursday, October 12 7:30 PM
• November, 2000 -- Millen Low-Country-Boil Fly-in on November 11. It starts at 11:00 AM with spot- landing contest; food at 1:00 PM; regular meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 PM.
• December, 2000 -- Christmas party on Saturday, December 9; Food at 6:30 PM.

               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.

     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 Thompson, Joe Miles, Al Patton, Ron
     Netzer and Rich Gabor. The agenda included voting on the Procedures for the Wrens Airport and
     also the calendar for the rest of the year. All Directors had received the two versions of the
     Wrens Airport Procedures: One produced by Chairman Rich Gabor, the other produced by the
     Wrens Airport Group. There was some discussion. David Parrish said that Rich's version should
     have some reference to the contract with the City of Wrens. John Magnan said that the section
     referring to "Meetings" was not clear. Rich Gabor agreed and said he would rewrite it. Rich said
     that he had no intent to change anything that is currently done at the Wrens airport by the Wrens
     Airport Group. Ken Raburn said the Airport Group version was fine. Rich said that his version
     was basically the same except for more authority for EAA 172. A vote was called. The Airport
     group version received one vote. Rich's version received seven votes. Secretary John Magnan
     declared that Rich's version was the one to be adopted. In other matters the Board agreed that
     the Wrens Fly-in would be the weekend of May 12th and 13th, 2000, even though it was the
     Mother's day weekend. Rich asked members to consider any questions about the EAA 172
     events calendar. The Board of Directors meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

     The meeting was called to order at 7:28 PM by President Richard Gabor. The meeting was called
     to order at 7:30 PM by President Rich Gabor. Thirty-six members and spouses were in
     attendance. A guest was Mike Rodger from Hepzibah, Georgia, who later in the meeting was
     welcomed as a new member of EAA 172. The financial report was given by the Treasurer, David
     Parrish, as follows: $2066.71 in the checking account and $88.00 in the Kitty. Secretary John
     Magnan said that there was a correction to a picture caption in the last newsletter. The name in
     the cooks photo should have been Terry Evans rather than Terry Florie. The financial report and
     the minutes of the last meeting as printed in the newsletter were then accepted by the
     membership.

     Bob Rhodes expressed the appreciation of his family for the day honoring his mother on August
     28th.

     Rich thanked those who had worked on the ceiling. Ken Rayburn thanked the Jefferson County
     Flyers, especially Larry Morgan, for the donation of hardware for the ceiling.

     Old Business: President Gabor said that no one seems to have done anything about the Taylor
     Monoplane so he wanted to close out that issue at the next meeting. John Magnan said that the
     Wrens airport would be closed one day during the next week for some finishing up work by the
     contractor. Pilots should check the Macon Flight Service Station for NOTAMS.

     New Business: The main topic of discussion was the Boshears Air Show September 24-26. Rich
     reminded everyone that volunteers had to be on the volunteers list. The volunteers party would
     be Friday night starting around 8:00 PM. Volunteers should be on the field at 7:00 AM Saturday
     and Sunday. He then obtained names of those who were going to do specific duties at the fly-in.
     Rich asked those who wanted to help to speak with those in charge of the various EAA 172
     responsibilities. Maureen Rhodes will be in charge of the concession trailer. Steve Thompson
     will supply boiled peanuts. Al Newman will fix up a grill.
     Ken Rayburn would be in charge of the tents. There are three in the trailer. The displays would
     be under one of them. Ken would obtain one more tent for the Young Eagles from Barnwell EAA
     1313. Ken will also take charge of the Flight Line. Tony Gay won't be involved with that.
     Mark Slone would be in charge of the people movers. Dennis Allen would contact the John
     Deere dealership about the loan of the tractors. Mark would attach the chairs (now at the Wrens
     airport) to the trailers. Several people volunteered to work on them. Among them were Leroy and
     Betty Dant and Terry Stout.

     John Magnan would set up the display in the enclosed trailer brought that evening by Keith
     Brock. John said he needed photographs by Wednesday of the next week. Near the trailer would
     be displays provided by club members, such as an APF fuselage, Earl Hildebrant's project,
     composite displays from David Parrish.

     Mark Thompson would handle the Young Eagles. The Young Eagles would be signed up in one
     of the EAA 172 tents. It would be first-come-first-served. He would then be using the people
     movers to transport the Young Eagles across the active runway to the awaiting planes or -- there
     will possibly be a van to help move the Young Eagles, maybe from the tower -- the people mover
     would take the Young Eagles to the tower and then the van would take them to the planes
     across the field. No pilot would have to fly more than two hours. The 30 minute rides would
     consist of: 10 minutes to get ready, a 15 minute flight, and then 5 minutes for landing and
     parking. Keith Brock mentioned that possibly Boshears was too crowded and we had too few
     people to handle our regular duties as well as the Young Eagles. Mark said that it could be
     handled but he needed volunteers. Larry Garner, Ron Netzer, Bobby McCullough and Terry
     Florie had volunteered so far. In addition Rich Gabor, Tom Whisnant and David Jones would
     help with registration. Mark's plane would be at the EAA Young Eagles tent for preflight
     instruction.

     Al Patton will handle the History Tent. David Parrish and Gary Deariso will again handle the
     pyrotechnics.

     Club members who are free and/or retired would bring the tables and chairs Wednesday and
     Thursday. All members should take responsibility and keep an eye on the aircraft etc. to keep
     kids (and adults) from "messing" with them.

     Keith Brock brought up the Millen airport event he's hosting (November 13th). He said that we
     could move everything over to the north corner of the runway, though away from the road, there
     is more room.

     Al Newman moved and Mark Thompson seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed
     and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. !

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 PM by President Richard Gabor. Thirty-seven members and
spouses as well as four guests were present. Among the guests were Chuck Reinert from Trenton,
South Carolina, Bob Reynolds and Mike Rodgers from Evans, Georgia, and Robbie Williams. The
financial report was given by the Treasurer, David Parrish, as follows: $2391.71 in the checking
account and $123.47 in the Kitty. 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.
Rich said that Betty Holmes let him know that assistance was needed to help fly animals, mostly birds,
between the Augusta Highland Avenue animal clinic and Auburn, Alabama.

Old Business: President Gabor announced that the electrical connection work was complete and the
air conditioning in the Clubhouse hangar was working. The light in front of the Clubhouse had not yet
been installed. Secretary John Magnan reported on the Wrens airport re-paving work. Although it had
been finished, it had not yet been approved by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The airport
was due to open the following Tuesday (August 17) after the DOT inspection.

New Business: The main topic of discussion was the upcoming day honoring the memory of Granny
Rhodes combined with the EAA 242 Flyout on August 28th. Rich said that the CSRA Pilots
organization will join in. EAA Chapter 242 will fly-in some 15-25 people as would the CSRA Pilots
Club. The meal would begin around 1:00 PM. Tom Collins and Tom Garcia were going to grill chickens
while Don Murphy will prepare smoked turkeys. Members whose last names begin with A through M
should bring desserts. The others should bring a side dish. Ken Rayburn and Tom Garcia would
handle the air traffic. The CTAF will be 122.7 Mhz.
Several members indicated that the club should purchase four big five gallon containers to hold the
tea. A motion was made and seconded and passed unanimously to do this. Rich Gabor will purchase
them at the most reasonable price.
Rich said that Saturday, August 21, would be a work day to prepare the grounds and clubhouse for
the event. He asked for as many volunteers as possible to bring their weedeaters, mowers and
whatever else was need to spruce the area up. Iced tea will be provided. Members should come
around 7:00 AM to avoid the heat.

President Gabor brought up the planning for the Boshears Air Show September 24-26. He passed
around a volunteer sign-up list and asked for all volunteers to indicate their shirt sizes as well as the
days they could work. Rich said the Volunteers party would be Friday evening (the 24th) beginning at
7:00 PM at the Chairman's tent. Richard McGahee will arrange to have four F18s at the air show. The
Navy will help by providing fifty people (800 man-hours of work) out of Beaufort. Rich felt that if the
Navy can help out there would be more time to do Club demonstrations. Young Eagles Coordinator
Mark Thompson and Jamail Larkin will have a table set up to handle arrangements for a shuttle for
the Young Eagles to go from the EAA 172 tent to the other side of the airfield for their Young Eagle
flights. Call Mark Thompson at 706-863-1781 if you are interested in helping out. Rich also asked that
as many static displays as possible should be put out. These could include the APF projects, Nieuport
projects, composite displays etc. As for the ultralights -- we would like to get as many as possible to
trailer in their flying vehicles and then set them up on the field.

A motion was made that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded by Al Newman and passed
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Rich Gabor. Twenty-seven members and
spouses were in attendance. Glenn Bridges was a guest. He has a 1500 foot airstrip at his Chinaberry
Ranch ten miles northeast of Dublin, Georgia. Glenn became an EAA 172 club member at the meeting.
The financial report was given by the Treasurer, David Parrish, as follows: $3202.91 in the checking
account. Secretary John Magnan reported that the Louisville Jefferson County Flyers Club had not
been able to arrange for a breakfast club fly-in this year. The financial report and the minutes of the
last meeting as printed in the newsletter were accepted by the membership. After the meeting
spaghetti, hot dogs and hamburgers were prepared by Rich Gabor, Ron Netzer, David Parrish and the
Aerospouses. In addition there was a salad, vegetables and desserts.

Rich announced that Ben Covington's mother had passed away.

Rich Gabor said that he is responsible for the awards program for the Boshears Air Show. He wants
to have more awards by giving less money for each one. Also he asked for ideas on the types of
awards. Among those brought up by the members were "The Aircraft Flying the Farthest," "The
Oldest Flying Aircraft," "The Fastest Aircraft," "The Slowest Aircraft," "The Ugliest Aircraft," and "The
Best Amphibian." Rich asked that ideas about the awards should be given to him as soon as possible.

Members also talked about ultralights flying into Daniel Field for the Boshears Air Show. Al Patton
said that an ultralight could fly in if the airport approves and gives it a waiver. There was some
problems with ultralights taking off in possibly IFR conditions at the last Boshears and this upset
some people so it is doubtful if waivers would be given. Ultralights can still be trailered in.

Old Business: President Rich Gabor said that the air conditioner in the hangar was not working.
Charlie Connell said that it was not repairable. The hangar needs a five ton unit. Charlie said that he
has a supplier who can sell us one for $675. It does need a compressor and he can have it replaced
under its warranty. O.B. Brown moved and Tom Collins seconded to have this done. The motion
passed to purchase the new/reconditioned air conditioner.

Al Patton discussed what he found out about the ceiling for the hangar. We could put in a suspended
ceiling or put in the ceiling between the rafters. The most it would cost would be $1000. Charlie
Connell moved that the funds should be spent and the ceiling should be put in using the most
practical way. The motion was seconded and passed.

President Gabor started a discussion about a special club Saturday meeting honoring the Rhodes
family. Rich said that also EAA Chapter 242 had asked if a group of them could fly down for a weekend
at the Pea Patch. They had asked for the third weekend in August. Members talked about when to
have the Saturday meeting for the Rhodes family. Ralph Powell and others remarked that we have to
talk with the family members and find out if such an event is wanted and when it should be. A
suggestion was made that since August had five weekends that the EAA Chapter 242 get- together
could be combined with the day honoring the Rhodes family and it could be on the last weekend of
the month. Then there would still be a regular second Thursday meeting at the Pea Patch. The
membership approved giving Rich Gabor the authority to tie down a date with the Rhodes family and
set up the EAA Chapter 242 fly-in on that date, perhaps the end of August.

New Business: Jason Jarrard said that he things there should be an outside light on the clubhouse
so that events at night could be illuminated. After some discussion Dennis Allen moved that a sodium
vapor light should be purchased for $25 to $30. Jason Jarrard seconded the motion and it passed with
one dissenting vote.

An announcement was made that there was a Trike crash at Trenton. Tom Smith, from Gilbert, South
Carolina, was in serious condition at a local hospital.

Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM and was followed by the meal.

 Sometimes during the month of July, 1999, (probably around July 13th) the Wrens Memorial
 Airport (65J) runway will be resurfaced with asphalt. A NOTAM will be issued and "X"s will be
 placed on the runway. The tarmac in front of the hangar will also be resurfaced. The beacon,
 windsock and runway lights will be shut off during this time and will not be able to be keyed on.
 Every attempt will be made to keep the 1000 foot ultralight strip open but check and look before
 you land (if you can land on a 1000 foot runway!). The resurfacing work will take from between
 two to four weeks.

 The last time major work was done on this runway an aircraft was severely damaged (lost its
 landing gear, among other things) when it landed on the partially completed work being done to
 lengthen the runway.

The meeting was called to order at 8:04 PM by President Rich Gabor. About thirty-seven members
and spouses were in attendance. There were no visitors. The financial report was given by the
Treasurer, David Parrish, as follows: $3509.40 in the checking account and $92.00 in the kitty for a
total of $3501.40. The financial report and the minutes of the last meeting as printed in the newsletter
were accepted by the membership. President Gabor thanked Gary Deariso and the Aerospouses for
the hamburgers and hot dogs that were prepared.

Rich said that though the weather was not great and put a damper on the event, the Wrens Fly-In still
turned out well. There was good food and everyone there enjoyed the event. Any leftover foods are
being saved in the freezer. The food can then be used at monthly meetings.

Among other news events, Rich said that Charlie and Sheila Connell are on a trip to France. Member
Leroy Dants married former pilot and current horse rancher Betty Bailey. Rich McGahee is in Europe
flying his F-18 on bombing missions. [his e-mail address is: <mcgahee332@hotmail.com>] [Titus
Baxter has an e-mail from Richard detailing what is happening -- part may be in this newsletter].
Richard will be in Europe until November according to Bob Rhodes.

Old Business: President Rich Gabor said that the power hookup in the clubhouse is not completed
yet. The utility company still has to connect its lines. The air conditioning in the hangar area then
could be wired in. To make the air conditioning effective the hangar will need a ceiling. Al Patton is
checking on the prices.

The Calendar of Events was again discussed. The next event will be a Saturday meeting in August.
Secretary John Magnan will check with the Louisville Flying Club about the date of the Breakfast Club
in Louisville in September. Rich said that there will be no Rhodes Birthday Party since Bob's mother
has passed away. Boshears will be the last weekend in September. Rich would like to have some
displays -- last year there were none. He wants it done as in previous years when Bob Rhodes' project
as well as Don Murphy's APF and Earl Hildebrants composite material displays were used. Ed
Johnson is Chairman of Boshears this year and we will have his full support in our work with the
Boshears staff. Rich said that the Boshears event will never be at Bush field.

Rich was disappointed that the Young Eagles event last week was cancelled at the last moment. He
says that we should let people know about plans or changes in plans as soon as possible. The event
had been heavily advertised and there were many upset youngsters and parents.

New Business: Member Richelle Phillips and her Augusta State University (ASU) Aviation club will be
doing airplane washing to obtain club funds. She'll announce later exactly which dates and places will
have the plane washes. Richelle said that they are trying to organize an aviation day at ASU.

The status of the Taylor Monoplane was the principal topic for the meeting. Rich said that it was
donated to EAA 172. To relieve EAA 172 of any liability or tax burden he suggests that a group of club
members purchase it from EAA 172. A separate group would also be formed to determine the plane's
fair value and then the purchasing group would pay the Club that value. Rich said that he and Don
Murphy were interested in getting involved with the purchase. Anyone interested in a partnership
should get in touch with Rich or one of the club officers. The plane is currently in the corner of Al
Patton's open hangar.

Al Patton said he was interested. He and Dr. Jowers have flown it. It cruises at 110-120. The engine
belongs to Phil Colman. Al said that it's an all wood plane and flies very well.

President Gabor also brought up the Scamp. It is owned by the Chapter and some of its members.
Each member had put in $120 and the Chapter put in $1500. It needs to be cleaned up and fixed up.
Rich (and Al Newman) asked for good ideas and recommendation of what to do with it.

Program: Rich had an interesting story about his trip to Pennsylvania where a man in his 80s had
many aircraft and antique/classic automobiles. John Magnan moved and many members seconded
that the meeting adjourn. The motion was passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM.

-We will have two port-a-jons.
-Tom Collins will prepare the Pig for Friday evening.
-Bring a Dish to pass.
-We will be taking the Food Trailer.
-Electrical Hookups by reservation (call John Magnan).
-There will be a Spot Landing Contest handled by Al Patton.

•Saturday August 14th meeting will be at the Peapatch.
•Saturday November 13th meeting will be at the Millen airport.
•Saturday December 11th will be the date of the Christmas party.

Bill Mauck awarding a Young Eagles Certificate to a new Young Eagle flyer at Wrens. Bill was very active in community and flying activities.

DANIEL FIELD (DNL) UNICOM/CTAFfrequency has changed! It is now 123.05mhz rather than 122.8 mhz. Also, monitor 122.8 when flying into Daniel since the charts, airport directories etc. still have 122.8 as the UNICOM/CTAF and many pilots do not know about the change! Note that the lights are also only keyed on by using 123.05 mhz.

Also, please take note of the new information from NOAA about changes to charts.

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