EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes August 2019

The meeting was called to order @ 1000 by President Ken Brown with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag Introduction of Guests. There were nine guests introduced: Peter Gauer from Germany, Dave Hanst, Greg and Laurie Bell, Jim Reeves, Tom Cox, Bob Bishop, Bruce Burris, Tom Cox, John Ward, Dave Hanst, Tony & Joanie Catalano. Board of Directors August meeting report: We have $6460 in checking. The nominating committee is looking for a Treasurer, and there is an opportunity for someone to make a big difference in the scholarship fund by being the memorial paver chairperson. There will be some recommended changes to the Chapter By laws including extending terms of service to two years, and position descriptions.

Donation: Donna Wilson-Sommers graciously donated her partially built Smith Mini Biplane project to the Chapter. Ernie Hansen offered to transport it to his hangar at Pt Townsend for storage. Presentation: The Itinerant 5 trip to Alaska. Ken and Skip Brown, Ray and Lisa Ballantyne, and Ernie Hansen flew their RV-9A. GlaStar, and Swift to Alaska together and described the logistics, weather, border crossings, and experiences they encountered. The take-away was think big, be flexible, expand your horizons, and pick your team wisely.

Air Affaire and Fly In: Emily Westcott briefed everyone on the successful event on August 24-25. She said the PT Museum brought 3 (4 or 5) planes and she thanked the several EAA430 members who helped. Emily plans to have only one day on Saturday August 22 next year. Project Reports: Rick Vaux has completed his shop and ultralight field and has bought two ultralights from Idaho. He now has a Kitfox Lite, and a strutted version of the Dream Classic. Congratulations, Rick! Colette Miller is coming right along with her Sonex project. She’s assembling ailerons and spars and would welcome any help. Go Colette! Ernie Hansen has completed painting his experimental Cub and it is ready to assemble. He described the Stewart System and its pro’s and con’s. Jay Pearlman said he is cleaning out his airplane area and has some things for sale. He gave Ken Brown some fabric for rib stitching that is available for no cost. (All materials have already be distributed) Harry Cook discussed an article from Sport Pilot magazine that discussed a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to allow certified aircraft to change to a “special airworthiness certificate” with rules similar to experimental.

The meeting concluded around 1130, and a great Burger Bash was had for the 50 people following the meeting. Thanks to all those who made this happen, especially Ken and Skip Brown.

Respectfully,

Ray Ballantyne, Secretary