EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Zoom Gathering Minutes December 26, 2020

Date: December 26, 2020 ZOOM meeting. 25 Zoomers attended including guests John Ballantyne in Delaware, Glenn Ballantyne in Colorado and David Fagre, Dir of Ops Wright Air Service, Fair-banks, AK.

Ken opened the gathering at 10:25 am late due to a bad sign-in link on the email invitation to the participants.

Approved Minutes: The minutes for November meeting were approved.

Financial Status: Total funds $9,189.10 Checking $ 519.36 Scholarship: $6,237.71 General Funds: $2,432.03 Correspondence:

WA Covid-19 Phase II continues. All meetings will be Zoom Board of Directors Report: Transition meeting for new board member Rick Vaux, VP, has been completed, and he was welcomed. Ernie Hansen was thanked for his service as the outgoing VP.

Ken reported that the Smith-Miniplane finally left the area headed to CA.

Chapter Awards: Ken announced the following annual awards:

Ernie Hansen V.P. & Tech Counselor Ray Ballantyne Secretary & VMC lead Mary Brown Treasurer & Newsletter Editor Al Gross Build-n-Fly (Sim-n-Fly) Young Eagle Coordinator Tracy Singer Bolton Facebook / Young Eagle Coordinator Barry Halstead Fly out coordinator/ Tech Counselor Madeline Patterson Membership Chairperson Deb Cox Programs Coordinator Dave Miller Scholarship Coordinator Ted Smith Tool Crib Andy Sallee Web Editor Bud Davies Young Eagle Coordinator Harry Cook Tech Counselor Rick Vaux Tech Counselor Build-n-Fly: Sim-n-Fly – Al said the one-on-one simulator and model airplane flying is going well, and the program has been well received. There are two young people waiting for good conditions to fly. Projects:

Ernie Hansen said the experimental Cub first flew on December 22, 2020. It was hands free flying and it performed well. Ray Ballantyne is still waiting for his engine to get to the overhaul shop. Jim Bess is reworking the exhaust on his Rotax engine which powers his powered parachute. Dave Woodcock described the rebuilding of his WWII L4 (Piper Cub) after an incident.

They found corrosion, missing parts and poor workmanship. It is now totally repaired, has been repainted, and is now flying better than ever. Dave Boerigter reported on his new avionics panel in the Mooney. (remember to look out the window)

Fly outs will begin in January weather permitting.

Program: Presentation of the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

The Wright Brothers Master Pilot award was presented to Ray Ballantyne by his wife Lisa (who was representing Seattle FSDO). This award is named after the Wright Brothers, the first US pilots, to recognize individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as “Master Pilots”. Lisa talked about Ray’s career and flying history and his dedication to aviation. As Ray soloed an airplane on his 16th birthday and received his Master Pilot award on the same day 50 years later, he was the youngest Master Pilot (for a while, anyway).

Ken ended the meeting at 11:10 a.m.