EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION February 11, 2004

Chapter 997 Four Corners Area

Our Next Meeting

SURVIVAL!

That is the theme of TV these days and that is the theme of our next meeting. If you are honest with yourself, you have to admit that we fly in an area that is not really very friendly to the pilot with engine trouble. We are going to discuss two aspects of the problem: (1) what the CAP can and will do for you, and (2) what you can do for yourself. One of the main actions you should take is to carry a survival kit suitable for the area and the season. Our leader has a kit and will share it and the logic of his selection. Please bring yours and share it with the group, also.

The meeting will be in Del’s Hangar #3 at 5:30 on Wednesday 2/18/04. The usual rules about parking and seating apply. Jim and Peggy Thornton are preparing Brats and beverages.

Our Last Meeting

About 20 attended the last meeting and we focused on "getting organized." As you can see, getting organized is serious business.

Several reports were given.

The treasury balance is $1,583.61 and DUES FOR 2004 ARE DUE.

EAA "papers" are filed for the year.

Our insurance is renewed.

Chapter Members were reminded that there is some expectation that all should be members of the "National EAA."

There was consensual agreement that members should wear their badges at meetings.

Our Leader asks that we consider the idea of an emergency contact list that would be carefully administered to maintain privacy.

Our Leader plans to complete the EAA paperwork to establish John Huft as a Technical Counselor.

Motions were passed to establish the following policies.

Members may provide their areas of expertise to be included in the roster.

For some months, meetings will be scheduled on a Saturday morning with coffee and donuts, and rides preferably in experimental aircraft.

Emphasis will given to an active Young Eagle Program.

Del Gregg was elected to the status of Lifetime Honorary Member of the Chapter (There are no dues for members with this status.)

For all future meetings, the host may receive up to $25 (flat fee) reimbursement to offset expenses.

Two hard points were agreed for the calendar: (1) The pig roast will be in early July to avoid hot weather, and (2) Jesse will host the June meeting.

Member News

John Galbraith has moved to Oceanside CA and says that after six days, he is nearly thawed out. Today he is 81.

John Ball has two panel-mounted, com-only radios for sale. They are priced at $200 and $300.

Airworthy Sayings

I hope you either take up parachute jumping or stay out of single-motored airplanes at night. – Charles Lindbergh to Wiley Post, 1931

The Cub is the safest airplane in the world; it can just barely kill you. Attributed to Max Stanley, Northrop test pilot

Never fly in the same cockpit with someone braver than you. – Richard Herman Jr., "Firebreak"

It only takes two things to fly: airspeed and money.