December 18, 2004 EAA Chapter 110 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President John Feemster at 2:10 pm at Wings of History Museum, San Martin, CA. All chapter officers were present.

1. New Business
a. John Feemster announced that Laurie Dieck has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Wings of History.
b. The Cessna 182 was removed from Overfelt High School and on it’s way to the Wings of History for storage until it’s future is determined. We will explore possibilities of working with Gavilan College or Wings of History to restore it and sell it to generate some revenue.
c. John Feemster announced that he now has a twenty foot enclosed, double axle trailer that is available to club members for transporting their aircraft.
d. John briefly reviewed the basics for safe flying on cross country flights. He will discuss this topic in more detail at the next meeting.
e. John Gould announced that it is time for chapter dues and that he will be accepting them at today’s and next month’s meetings. Dues are $25.00 to EAA Chapter 110.
f. Rich Grialou announced that the chapter had twenty current EAA members on the roster for our 2005 chapter renewal to EAA headquarters.

2. Several spouses were in attendance for the annual pot luck and gift exchange. John Feemster adjourned the meeting early so we could proceed with the round robin update on projects and get to the festivities.

Respectfully submitted,

Rich Grialou, Secretary

December 18, 2004 Round Robin

We went around the table, focusing on projects --

Rich Grialou: The Sonex is in Arizona, the new prop has arrived and will be installed after the Christmas holiday.

George Nicholson: Two aircraft in his arena – The Genesis has been “surplussed” by Independence High School and will soon go on eBay. The 182 is on a trailer and as we spoke, was on it’s way to Wings of History.

Dave Hilpert: Jim Shaw’s Falcon is in Dave’s hangar. Dave is trying to find time to work on his P-40, which is tough now that he’s commuting to his new job in Los Angeles. Dave has scales available to anyone who wants to do a weight-and-balance on their aircraft.

Blade Doyle: The Weedhopper is back together and flying again. The Lou/Mike A./Harold Quicksilver is sharing the hangar with the Weedhopper.

Jim Doherty: Still has a Pterodactyl available to anyone who is willing to assemble it. It has flown once across the US, and is in need of TLC. Jim and Mary are continuing with Odyssey flight training at Mark Beirle’s ranch. The Odyssey will likely be flying by February.

Gloria Watson: Is about ready to solo in the MXL. She needs to gain a little weight. With Gloria aboard for a solo flight, the aircraft is outside weight/balance. Go Gloria!

Laurie Dieck: Besides her new work as Executive Director of Wings of History, she’s working on bringing her Hawk and it’s related collection of parts out from Illinois. I don’t know what Laurie’s airplane looks like – here’s a pic of a 2-seat CGS Hawk Arrow:

Bill Denison: He and Jack Sunzeri are making good progress on their Hornet.

Steve and Karen White: Estimate that they’ve hit the 80%/80% point with their 2-place Clipped-wing Challenger. They hope to get it flying this spring.

Valerie Schaefer: Her project is her husband, John Gould. She wouldn’t comment on his progress. (Hi Valerie!)

John Gould: Commented on the hopeful availability of 100 hangars at South Co. Airport by spring – and that the Santa Clara Director of Airports supports ultralight activity. Also, there has been reaction at Paso Robles Airport going against ultralight operations there. Pressure is building in support of resolution of that conflict.

John Feemster: The Wings of History has given our Club permission to use the Clubhouse on the 3^rd Saturday throughout 2005.

AND….. Mary Doherty has put together a list of people who are active around here, mostly Club members, and some who are major supporters -- with phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and what kind of airplane they are working on or flying. This is one of those ongoing ever-changing projects that needs someone who is willing to stick with it. Thank you, Mary!!! If you want a copy, contact Mary at (831) 423-3610 or maryatscruz@aol.com.

This was our Christmas Potluck Meeting and Gift Exchange. There were 28 people who showed up with lots of food, drink, gifts and Good Cheer. For those of you that missed, you may have noticed a warm glow coming from the area. It was a GOOD TIME!

Here are more pics:

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Vaughn McIlrath 12/19/2004