EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes

Date: March 30, 2019

Call to Order @ 10:06 Location: W28 #15 Pledge Allegiance: Introduction of Guests – Jocelynn and Derek Smith from the Aviation Explorer Post of PA, Joe Lancheros, Linda Wheelen, Jim Pulliam, Scott Fitzgerald, George Kuhrts, Tom Roorda, and our presentation guests: Tom Cox and Don Bohr. Dan Gase and Dave Boerighter have rejoined our esteemed group after an absence.

There were about 50 people present for the meeting.

Treasurer report: Status is we’re still in the black.

Financial reports - posted on web after a board meeting. Young Eagle (YE): Bud Davies A Presentation of Award pins and certificates to YE pilots of 2018. YE dates for 2019: May 18 at W28, June 22 at KCLM, July 6 at W28, with a rain date of August 17, 2019. Recognition of Dan Donovan received his Private Pilot License recently. Way to go Dan! Ken also recognized the Vans RV-14 builders Dave Miller & Bill Benedict with the Awesome AV8R award.

Birthdays this month were recognized.

Ken announced that long time aviator and EAA430 member Jack Piggott had gone West.

Project Reports: Don Meeham described his experience with the installation of a ADS-B out Uavionix wingtip Skybeacon. Keith Turner described his experience with traveling to Kamloops, BC to Aerosport Power to build the new engine for his RV-7. Richard Howell is getting ready to build a Sling 2. Scott Brooksby reminded everyone they can build a Stratux ADS-B in receiver for a low cost. Donna Sommer said she has a Smith Mini Biplane for sale – make an offer. Announcement: Meeting at KCLM 4/4 1300 Airport Appreciation Day Fly Out schedule - Barry Halstead will have more on this in the coming months.

Tech Counselors – Ken recognized the chapter tech counselors Harry Cook and Ernie Hansen. Barry Halsted and Rick Vaux were not present. 50/50 Scholarship Raffle added $30 to the Scholarship fund. Program Introduction by Deb Cox of Air Traffic Controllers Tom Cox and Don Bohr. They gave a presentation with an overview of the ATC system nationwide and locally. There was quite a bit of discussion about ADS-B and ATC. They also presented a description of enroute centers and tower and radar approach controls interjected with entertaining “war stories”. Next VMC Club April 10, 1900 Mariners Cafe Next Chapter Board of Directors Meeting will be on April 19 at 0900 Mariners Café Next Chapter Gathering will be the same place on April 27 10:00 am The meeting wrapped up at 11:37 am Respectfully submitted, Ray Ballantyne. EAA430 Secretary