EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes January 25, 2020

The monthly gathering was called to order @ 1008 by President Ken Brown with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America Introduction of Guests: The following guests were introduced: Paul and Mary Kuntz brought their adult children, JP and Caroline, who showed the December Sequim Gazette insert “Up in the Air” with pictures and articles about flying in the Peninsula. Paul’s Sinus was featured in the residential airpark article written by Ray Ballantyne.

Sharon Roorda (wife of Tom) and Rick Smith from Blue Ribbon also joined us. Deb Cox discussed next month’s presentation as “Pass the mike” – What did you learn that you can share? She then introduced today’s speaker - Harry Cook, a 50 year aviator and 25 year A&P/IA. Speaker Harry Cook:

Harry discussed owner-assisted Annual and Condition Inspections. He described the duties and responsibilities of both the owner and the mechanic. He explained some of the FAR’s involved, and the required paperwork. He also discussed the rule differences between certified aircraft and experimental/amateur built aircraft. He also went into preventative maintenance tasks that owners are allowed to do.

Board Summary Reports:

Minutes are on the web site under ABOUT US – CHAPTER BUSINESS PAGES The minutes published in the Newsletter stand approved as published. Overview – Financial balance $4630 in the bank. Membership is 101 as of the last Board meeting: Membership is currently in the open enrollment period (which means pay your dues). VMC announcement EAA430 VMC Club is a qualified Wings program. New Board of Directors:

Treasurer: Mary Brown has assumed all the financial duties. Web Editor: Andy Sallee has taken over this role.

Certificate of Appreciation: Ken presented Rick Vaux a pin and certificate for his position as Tech Counselor.

Project Reports: Richard Howell said his Sling II with a Rotax is on a container ship due to arrive on 2/5/2020. He is currently working on the empennage, and horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Norm Coots said he took the engine off the Q2 and turned it over to work on the bottom of the wing. He’s 4 years in the process. Dave Moffitt said the RV12 is coming along, and he’s working on wiring and avionics. He’s 8 years in the process. Scott Brooksby installed a Garmin 175 in his Piper Cherokee. Scott Fitzgerald installed wingtip, strobes, navigation lights and wigwag landing lights on his Kitfox. He is also planning to install a Garmin G5 and an MGL radio. David Talley entertained the group with the wild restoration process of a 1941 Porterfield. Rick Smith installed in his RV-6 UAvionix Sky sensor and Sky beacon for ADS-B in and out. He said the company also has transponders available.

50/50 Raffle was won by Deb Cox. She donated back $20 to the scholarship fund. Upcoming events:

VMC meeting February 12, 2020 Northwest Aviation and Trade Show February 22 & 23 Puyallup Fairground Chapter gathering on the 29th of February Leap Day At the end of the presentation, the pizza arrived and a fine time was had by all.

Respectfully Submitted, Ray Ballantyne, Secretary