EAA Chapter 430 Newsletter, November 2017

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EAA Chapter 430 newsletter November 2017
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 430 Serving Sequim, Port Angeles and the Northern Olympic Peninsula.
Thank You for All You Do.
Gosh, I tell ya, volunteers are the backbone of
any organization like we have going here at EAA
430. Plain and simple, we have such a great
group of enthusiastic volunteers I am truly
thankful to be involved with these men and
women.
We have a decent place to hold meetings.
There are a great bunch of folks that help set up
and tear down after the meeting. There are even
some folks sweeping the floors to my surprise.
One person brings some wood for the warming of
the hangar. Others get the coffee, the cookies etc.
When its summer out there is a great group of
folks that put on a great cook out. Hamburgers,
hot dogs, all the trimmings and deserts. YUM!
One volunteer does all the cooking and does a
great job of it.
Then let’s get the Young Eagle Program. We
have a volunteer and his wife that makes sure
everything is put together. I have seen him and
his wife out putting the signs for the event. He
and his volunteers researching the best way to get
the word out and getting commitments from
pilots to show up with their prize possession, to
safely share the Joy of Flight with youngers.
These pilots make sure their airplanes and their
skills are up to the task of flying safely all day.
They put together a flight path and altitudes so as
not to wake up sleepy Sequim.
To all the people that get the event underway and
making a seem less transition from all the
paperwork when these super excited kids and
parents walk up to the booth, to the walk to the
airplane for the flight. This requires a ton of co-
operation from all involved.
Then you have the actual flight. The Pilots are
working all month making sure they are current
and in good health along with the same for their
airplanes. As Tom Hart always said: “Takeoffs
are Optional but Landings are Mandatory.” So, a
lot of time, gas, oil, have been put into the event
of flying safely around Sequim.
Bill Sheppard and I Flying his Aero 145
A Twin Engine Tail Dragger built in Czechoslovakia. The
only one flying in North America
Then there are the Volunteers who, through a lot
of work, got our charitable paperwork in order so
folks could donate to the Chapter and get a tax
deduction. Well done folks!
Volunteers are the KEY to any
Organization!!
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We had some great fly outs organized to local
airports to see some great airplanes. Not to
mention the fly out to see the Eclipse.
A couple guys got together one day in the last
few weeks and painted the Tetrahedral so it
stands out. I think it’s the brightest one I have
ever seen.
We have a member volunteer that fixed and then
did the maintenance on the Rotating Beacon, that
had been inop for years. He rebuilt the darn
thing and then had an article showing how he did
it and for crying out load how many revolutions
it would make before it would need the bulb
replaced. As I remember he was dead on that
estimate.
We have a Board of Directors that meets every
month to plan the actual meeting. These events
all take time and planning.
We all benefit from this and in my opinion, we
have a great group. It always amazes me that
when some volunteer has had enough for a while,
someone else steps up and helps out.
So, I implore everyone to get involved with this
EAA 430 Chapter. The success depends on you.
Come to the meetings. Buy a hat. Get involved.
Thanks! What can you bring to the table to make
this an even better organization?
Looking forward to a great Christmas Party on
December 2, 2017. Be there. Get your
reservations ASAP, come see ol’ friends and
make some new ones.
Looking forward to an even better 2018!
.
Mike Radford
In This Issue
EAA 430 Board and Officers
Calendar of Events
Annual Holiday Party
2017 Young Eagles Program
Summary
New Wingtip ADSB unit available
Classified Ads
Chapter meeting minutes
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EAA CHAPTER 430
2017 BOARD & OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Mike
Radford
907-360-
8182*
Vice –PRESIDENT Jim
Rosenburgh
681-
0973
SECRETARY and
Website Editor
Ken Brown 681-
8796
TREASURER Harry Cook 907-978-
8750
Events &
Programs
Lee Runion 425-282-
9122
Tech Counselor Dan Masys 797-
3260
Newsletter editor Dan Masys 797-
3260
Membership Bob Hicks 452-
9399
Merchandise John Meyers 477-
1354
Young Eagles John Meyers 477-
1354
Scholarship Dave Miller 452-
7136
*Phones area code 360 unless otherwise noted
EAA Chapter 430 meets on the last Saturday of
the month, in Hangar 10 at Sequim Valley
Airport at 10:00 a.m. For directions and
On the Horizon: Calendar of Events
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additional information about chapter programs,
see the chapter website: http://www.eaa430.org
Date Topic
November 18,
2017
Sequim Valley
Airport
Hangar 10
10:00 a.m.
Monthly EAA 430 chapter
meeting.
Election of Board of
Directors
Program by Charles White
of Micro Aerodynamics on
Vortex Generators and
their effects on
aerodynamics.
December 2,
2017
Cedars at
Dungeness
Legends
Room, 5:00 pm
EAA 430 annual Holiday
Party. Details below.
EAA 430 & CCPA members:
You are cordially invited to join your fellow
members to attend our annual Christmas dinner
at the Cedars At Dungeness golf course on
Saturday, December 2, 2017 starting at 5 pm.
Please send an email to secretary@eaa430.org if
you plan to attend, including the number of
attendees and your selection of a main dinner
course for each attendee (see below). Bring cash
or a check made out to EAA Chapter 430. We are
required to provide a committed headcount no
later than November 20th, and the chapter will be
required to pay for the committed number
regardless of the actual attendance. Accordingly,
if you RSVP, please do attend as we are on the
hook for cost of your attendance.
Please respond no later than November 20th
Location:
The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course
1965 Woodcock Road
Sequim, WA 98382
Date: Saturday December 2nd
5:00 PM No host bar
6:00 PM Dinner
Dinner Options:
Prime Rib $33
Stuffed Cod $32
Vegetarian Lasagna $16
(Note: cost includes tax and gratuity)
gain this year we will have a special guest with
us. Santa Class will be collecting for Toys For
Tots. Please remember to bring a gift for
children who are less fortunate.
Annual Holiday Party
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We hosted 4 YE Rallies during 2017… had good
weather each time. Numbers as follows:
May 20 … 57 kids at W28
June 17 … 54 kids at KCLM
Aug 12 … 76 kids at W28
Sep 16 … 41 kids at W28
Grand total was 228 rides, plus a few
accompanying adults.
The following is a list of volunteers who
participated in one or more 2017 rallies:
PILOTS & PLANES 2017
Barry Halsted (RV-7A)
Jim Rosenburgh (C-172)
Dan Ramberg (C-172)
Paul Kuntz (Pipistrel Sinus 912)
David Miller (RV-6A)
Gordon Tubesing (PA-28)
Ray Ballantyne (Glastar)
John Meyers (Citabria)
Lee Runion (Citabria)
Jim Bettcher (Glastar)
JD Crow (R22)
Dan Masys (RV-12)
Emily Westcott (C-172)
Dennis Toepke (15AC)
Ruth Rosenburgh (C-172)
GROUND CREW 2017
Donna Summer
Dan Donovan
Lee Runion
Linda Runion
Joan Miller
Joan Masterson
Tracy Boulton
Bob Hicks
Ken Brown
Alliree Meyers
Harry Cook
Bud Davies
Cheryle Sullivan
John Meyers (coordinator)
Sorry if we missed someone. These are persons
that signed-into our volunteer log for one or more
YE events in 2017.
Rosenburghs and Ramberg carried the most
YE’s; a combination of 4-seats, the most sorties,
and they flew all rallies. Thanks to all!
John Meyers
EAA 430 Young Eagles Coordinator
Installation can be completed in 10 minutes or
less.
From Flying Magazine, by Rob Mark
October 24, 2017
The ticking clock toward the FAA’s ADS-B Out
compliance date hasn’t slowed one iota. Come
January 1, 2020, aircraft that today require a
Mode C transponder, but do not by that date have
ADS-B Out installed are no longer legal to fly in
that same airspace. The avionics industry is of
course bracing for a flurry of activity from
operators who waited until the last minute to
make the update.
Just in time, uAvionix has released the first of its
skyBeacon wing-tip ADS-B Out solutions to help
pilots meet the compliance date. At $1,499, the
unit is not just affordable, it’s also simple to
install. Think a screwdriver, a pair of wire cutters
and perhaps a few bits of electrical tape simple
… and oh yes, maybe 10 minutes of installation
time. The secret to the skyBeacon’s ease of
installation is that it’s a direct replacement for the
teardrop shaped red position light already
attached to thousands of U.S. aircraft. The
skyBeacon system only works here in the states.
uAvionix Begins Shipping
Wingtip ADS-B Solution
Young Eagles End-of-Season Report
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The uAvionix skyBeacon’s wingtip unit is
available now for experimental aircraft. The
company says certified aircraft can expect the
product by spring of next year through an STC
uAvionix is finalizing with the FAA. The
skyBeacon makes the aircraft not only UAT
ADS-B Out compliant, but includes an integrated
WAAS GPS, a wireless connection to any Mode
C transponder, support for autonomous mode and
of course, an LED nav-light replacement.
A version of skyBeacon with an integrated strobe
light is also planned.
SkyBeacon’s mobile application for a
smartphone simplifies setting the unit up once
it’s installed by automatically configuring the
ICAO address, emitter type, aircraft length, width
and GPS offsets, as well as accessing the aircraft
registration information stored online.
Aircraft hangars for sale at the Port Angeles
Airport. Newer, well built. Now just $31,000
each. Call for brochure or more information.
Alan Barnard, Professional Realty Services 360-
461-0175
EAA Chapter 430 Membership Meeting Minutes
Date: October 28th
2017
Call to Order @ 1004 Location: W28 # 10
• Pledge of Allegiance.
• Introduction of Guests. Several guest were present.
• Approval of minutes for September as published in the newsletter: as published.
• Reports: will be found in the members section of the web site. If you don’t have a login contact
Ken Brown the web wrangler at ken@tscwa.com
• John Meyers mentioned an ongoing discussion will be held to consider the number of Young
Eagle events we will hold in 2018. Volunteer & pilot fatigue is a factor.
• Project Reports: Several members discussed the state of their projects. Lots of activity in the
chapter.
o Harry Cook hung the wings on his piper.
o RV14 Project by Dave Miller / Bill Benedict is moving forward
o Wayne Pringer presented an overview of his book Angel’s Diamonds Piloting Alaska
• Old Business: as follows:
• Mike Radford announced the list of officers as recommended by the Nomination Committee:
o The committee recommends the following individuals to stand for election for the
offices of the chapter are;
President: Mike Radford
VP: Jim Rosenburgh
Available from our Members
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Treasurer: Harry Cook
Secretary: Ray Ballantyne
o The Committee will entertain motions from the floor:
No additional volunteers wanted to stand for any of these offices.
There being no additional nominations - the nominations are closed by a Motion
with second. Voice vote, Yea’s have it. Nominations Closed. A quorum was
present. (32 had signed in)
o The Election of officers will be at the Chapter November meeting on the 18th. All
members can vote in person at the meeting or by returning an absentee ballot. The
Secretary will emailed the membership absentee ballots in November.
• Please RSVP for the Christmas Party if you plan to attend or not. Lee would like to hear from
everyone.
• If you have not received your email invitation please let Lee Runion (rleerunion@comcast.net)
or Ken Brown (ken@tscwa.com) know.
• New Business: None from the board or membership
Comments from the Members: It is suggested that a confirmation notice be sent when an RSVP has
been received by the chapter for the holiday party.
Close of the business meeting @1022 (note of next meeting being one week earlier because of
Thanksgiving and the election of officers for the board)
• Break for coffee
Social Meeting:
Program: Introduction of David Weber from Dynon Avionics (Product Design Engineer)
Dave gave a wonderful presentation and outlined the basic steps to follow when considering the glass
panel. The basics are include
Mission
Budget
When to purchase
Installation guides
a. Using tools such as Solidworks and templates from Dynon
Reminder: the next meeting is one week earlier than normal because of Thanksgiving.
Next Chapter Meeting
November 18th
1000 at W28
ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS for 2018
If you are unable to come to the meeting please use your absentee ballot. We must have a quorum for
a legal election.
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Note: General Membership meeting minutes are now included in the monthly Newsletter. Minutes of
the monthly Board meeting are also available to chapter members via login at the Members only page
of the chapter website: http://www.eaa430.org
If you are a chapter member and do not yet have a login to the Members page, you can register with
your email address to create a login at the website.