The Pasco Flyer

Chapter 791 Hidden Lake July 11th, 2009

President: Scott Murphy tenraii@verizon.net
Vice-president: Steve Carper
Secretary: Pete Porebski
Treasurer: Les Conwell
Newsletter Editor: Dean Psiropoulos Phone: 727-937-7986 dean.psiropoulos@verizon.net
Flight Advisor: Les Conwell Phone: 727-841-9764
Technical Counselor: Rodney Daulton

The regular chapter meeting will be held on August 8th. Future chapter meetings will also be held on the second Saturday of each month, and will be continued on that date for the foreseeable future. Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building, restoring, and flying airplanes. See instructions to our new temporary meeting place (River Ridge Golf course) at the bottom of this newsletter.

Presidents Corner: Hi everyone. I'd like to talk a little about weather and judgement and how we intertwine them. As you all know we live in Florida which has one of the quickest changing weather patterns in the states. As a result we can be a little less careful when we want to "Get There on time", or "Not get stuck". Don't let an inconvenience push you to make an unsound decision. Don't get stuck in weather that you are neither ready or equipped for. In the words of the sergeant on Hill Street Blues.. "let's be careful out there!"

Also keep in mind that we will need someone new to do the coffee snd drinks for next months meeting.

Opening: Scott Murphy called the meeting of EAA Chapter 791 to order at 0915 hrs on July, 11th, 2009 at Hidden Lake Airport Pavilion with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence.

Guests and First Timers: The parents in-law of John Edward's daughter were Chapter guests.

Approval of Previous Months Minutes: Motion to accept by John Voda and seconded by Dean Psiropoulos. Previous months minutes were approved.

Treasurers Report: See Les Conwell for more information. We have 43 dues paid members. If you have not yet paid your dues for this year please do so ASAP.

Announcements:None

Old Business: The intention is to begin the summer meetings at River Ridge next month. Scott will forward location information.

New Business: Volunteer for bringing the coffee and drinks to the July 11 meeting is to be Wayne White.

Safety Tips:John Voda discussed runway incursions and the need to double check prior to crossing runways, Wayne White noted the need to speak clearly on the radio, and John Edwards reminded us of the need to get a weather briefing prior to flight.

Meeting Program:This month's presentation was by Don Thomasson with Float Planes and Amphibians (FPNA) located in Sebring, FL. He flew the "Valor" LSA aircraft in for us to look at and talked about its features and performance. Highlights of this airplane are:

• The major components are manufactured in Ukraine and shipped to Sebring were the aircraft is "built".
• The aircraft is built to +4, -2 G limits with a 624 lb payload (carries 23.9 gal fuel).
• Comes equipped with the Grand Rapids Nav suite/system.
• Price - $98,732 (well equipped but without an autopilot).
• VSO 19 mph VS 38 mph
• BRS is available as an option. The engine, a Rotex 912, runs at 5400 rpm, and burns 4.2 gph @ 87 mph.
• All maintenance can be done at Sebring. The basic structure is metal and Ceconite.
• FPNA offers a $35 checkout flight deal for a 30 minute flight at Clearwater Airpark.
• For further information contact: Don Thomasson (727-580-0866).
• For a demo flight at Clearwater Airpark call the KCLW Flight School at 727-461-5229.
• See below for a two page brochure on this interesting little bird.

Project Status:

• Pete P. (Falco) Working on minor items with his new/old C-172
• Les C. (GP4) Started his engine! Working on an ignition problem. Currently running on 3 cylinders.
• Marcel (Lancair) Up to 70 hours on Hobbs.
• Rodney (Swift, Skybolt) Polishing the Swift.
• John V. (Lancair) No progress.
• Jerry A. (RV-8) Working on skinning (what part?).
• Charles ? (Lancair) Mustang II Working on belly skins.
• Dean P. (RV 6A) Airplane is flying. Pilot grounded until a cataract is fixed. Hope it's fixed soon Dean!

Steve Carper brought up a few airport items:

• A new fuel take up reel is on order.
• A good summer read is Jimmy Buffet's "A Pirate Turns 50".
• The airport may soon have a hanger available for rent.

50/50 Winner: Total was $23. Winner was Dean Psiropoulos who dontated it to the chapter. Thanks Dean!

Last item: Wayne asked if anyone knew of a > 25 ft boat with side scan sonar available for rent. His company has been approached about finding & recovering the C-421 that crashed in the Gulf on 7/9.

Adjournment: Scott Murphy adjourned meeting at 1115 hrs. The next general meeting will be at 0900 hrs on Saturday, August 8th at the River Ridge Golf Course clubhouse on Decubellis Road.

********* ATTENTION-NEW MEETING PLACE ***********
Future chapter meetings will be held at the River Ridge Golf Course clubhouse (11022 Tee Time Circle, New Port Richey, 727-848-1048) starting 9:00 AM. There is ample parking in front of the building. To get to the River Ridge Golf Course clubhouse you go EAST on Ridge Road (past Hidden Lakes) until it ends. Once there, you take a right turn and you are on Decubellis Road. Take Decubellis south a short distance untill you see Tee Time Circle on your left. Turn onto Tee Time Circle, the clubhouse entrance will be on your right. To join us for breakfast show up around 8:00-8:30.
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