EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes

Date: June 29, 2019

President Ken Brown opened the meeting at 10:15 with the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken then introduced our numerous guests including Jacob Kirschbaum, Cynthia Gase, Stephen Clark, Madeline Patterson, Brigit Lewellyn, Lisa Ballantyne, Jim Kuhlmeier, Larry Sweetzer, and Dale Hilderbrand.

Skip Brown introduced our current scholarship award recipient, Jacob Kirschbaum and he explained his hopes and dreams at the U of ND and beyond! He is very active at the Pt Townsend Air Museum youth program, and thankful for the scholarship award. Program Introduction – Deb Cox introduced Bill Kintner MD. AME who spoke about Basic Med and Meds and flying per the FAA. It was a very interesting and engaging presentation covering the history of Basic Med, as it was an initiative from Congress directing the FAA. Pilots with Basic Med must have had a previous FAA medical, a state driver’s license, complete the online course every 2 years, and receive a medical from a state certified physician every 4 years. He discussed a variety of medical conditions that could be acceptable or disqualifying. Although Basic Med is only recognized in the US, Canada is looking at it. Dr. Kintner was thorough addressing various issues with Basic Med. He also went into detail concerning Allergy meds, Antidepressants, ED, Diabetes, and sleeping pills.

Board of Directors Meeting Summary:

Financial reports are on the EAA430 web site under the About Us Menu, then submenu Chapter business pages The Bank account summary- total of $6176.00 Membership is currently 99 members (one joined during the meeting!)

Tracy Bolton was welcomed as our New Board member as web editor The Memorial Paver Fund is a fund-raising program for scholarships. Pavers will be offered in two sizes & 4 colors:

4x8 for 250.00 and 8x8 500.00. Orders will be processed and paid to the chapter. A sample PAVER was provided for display. More information will be coming shortly. Young Eagles: Ernie Hanson said we flew 90 Young Eagles Saturday, June 22, 2019. Everyone did an awesome job especially on the ramp.

The 90 YE were flown by 9 pilots: Dan Ramberg - 21 Tanner Mathney - 15 Jim Rosenburgh - 15 Gordon Tubesing - 14 Ray Ballantyne - 6 David Orr - 6 Stan Hall - 6 Stephen Baldwin - 5 Jim Bettcher - 2 The Next YE Rally will be next Saturday, July 6.

Fly Out Coordinator: Barry Halsted said 11 people flew out last Tuesday to Bremerton for the “last Tuesday of the month buffet”. He plans to continue this next month. He also said the Concrete fly in on July 13 is very popular, so plan to arrive early.

Project Reports:

Collette Miller said after a 4-year delay, she is starting on her aerobatic Sonex. Norm Coote reported how tough it was to wire the panel in his Q2. But it fired up! Ken asked Jacob what was going on at the museum, and he said they were working on a Staggerwing, GeeBee, and a Prowler Jaguar. What the heck is that? NOTAMS:

NOMINATING committee is looking for a treasurer, membership chair, and program director. You can recommend someone else to Ernie Hanson.

We need your picture taken for the directory see SKIP No VMC Club in July – gone flying No Board Meeting in July – still flying Next Gathering will be July 27, 2019 The 50/50 Scholarship raffle of $48.00 was won and donated back by Ray Ballantyne.