Minutes

APRIL 2007 BELL AIR FLYERS MEETING

 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM at the Heritage Flight Museum by President Kelvin Buck. There were 26 members and guests present. Vice president Mike Bishop and Treasurer Gail Buck were absent.

The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved.

Old Business;

The trailer for the Ski to Sea parade (May 26 th) was discussed. Kelvin Buck can borrow a trailer from his work or Russ Haines has a trailer available. The tow truck will be furnished by Earl Cammack.

The banners for Big Bird should be here in time for the event. Kelvin has asked John Vanderhage to assist Pat Eastman in organizing the Big Bird Fly In. Bill Schnobrich and Mark Metge are the Contest Directors.

New Business:

The charter pack for the “Big Bird” has been received.

The new stainless steel barbeque has been purchased for $200 and tested. The literature packs for the other events have been ordered from AMA..

Kelvin presented a request by an IMAC group from Canada to use our facility for a training course. The matter was discussed and approved by the members present. Date will be determined later.

A work party is scheduled for May 5 th or the 12 th, if the weather is too bad. Weed whackers and painters are needed.

The museum open house was discussed. The main hangar will be off limits. A wedding reception is scheduled for the day invitation only. The regular open house will be in the smaller hangar next door.

The May 21st meeting will be at the field, 6:30 PM .

Pete Sweet has agreed to build a new type of starting bench.

Safety Report;

Safety Officer, Gerry Becker reported that he has used the new frequency board for the 2.4 MHz. radios and his new 2.4 MHz radio as well. He re-emphasized the need to use the frequency board for all radio types and added safety is everyone’s job. He introduced Chief Instructor Rennie Stefani who gave an interesting talk on flying safety.

Rennie stressed the importance of maintaining control at all times while flying models. Some of the safety issues Rennie discussed were the importance of radio range checks, with the engine running as well as without the engine running, keeping good visual contact with the model, traffic control priorities, and flying in the designated areas. Pilots should also announce their intentions when entering the take off area and landing pattern. He also presented useful ways to stand that help keep the pilot properly oriented to his/her aircraft.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM