EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes

Date: May 25, 2019

President Ken Brown called the gathering to order at Sequim Valley Airport (W28) Hangar #15 at 1000 Pledge Allegiance Guests: Ernie Lingren, Gerald Stiles, Jocelynn Smith, and Betty Kincaid. Program Introduction – Deb Cox introduced Jeff Wells, owner and manager of Rite Brothers Aviation who presented the “Ins and outs of Canada/US border crossings”. He presented his checklist for dealing with customs and border patrol. He described the E-APIS government web-based program to provide advanced passenger/pilot information. He said Canada requires a 2-hour notice with a window of arrival time +/- 15 minutes. CANPASS notification will often provide a clearance number with no inspection. US requires 1-hour notification and they meet all aircraft. They also require a custom sticker. He highly suggested to have Canadian charts and all aircraft documents. He said Basic Med is not recognized in Canada, and at least a 3rd class medical is needed. He ended with describing the actions and frequencies (by memory) for a transborder crossing.

Young Eagles: Bud Davies – said we flew 62 Young Eagles on May 18, 2019 and he was very appreciative of those who made it happen. We had several 4 place airplanes which really helped. He thanked Ray Ballantyne and Scott Fitzgerald for air boss and dispatcher. He said the next YE event is June 22nd during the Fairchild Intl Airport appreciation day, and he expects a big turnout. Please come help.

New Private Pilot: Scott Fitzgerald was recognized for receiving his Private Pilot License. Congratulations, Scott! Call for volunteers:

Fundraising for Scholarship: Selling water at KCLM and Air Affaire Taking rack cards to places where the chapter can be introduced to others.

Collins Foundation is bringing in a B17, B24, B25, P-51, and P-40 and needs flight line volunteers for June 19-21, 2019. Contact Bob Hicks for more information. Fly Out schedule: We will have LAST TUESDAY at PWT on May 28th. And if successful we can make this a permanent happening. Roundup at W28 at 1130 departing by the slowest aircraft first, followed by the others. Over about a ½ hour. Business: Ken offered the following information from the last board meeting: We have $1862 in checking, and only $275 in scholarships. Ken has proposed offering engraved pavers for a minimum donation of $100 to replenish the scholarship fund. We’re also fund raising with water bottle sales at KCLM Appreciation day on June 22 and the Air Affaire on August 24-25. The 100-person membership directory with pictures is now in the Chapter Business Pages which do not require sign in. All the board minutes and reports are available in the business pages.

The 50/50 Scholarship Raffle was won by Harry Cook.