EAA Chapter 791 Meeting Notes

September, 12^th 2007

Opening: VP Jerry Lee called the September 2007 meeting of EAA Chapter 791 to order at 1910 hrs on September 12th, 2007 at Longleaf Elementary School with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence.

Guests & First-Timers:

Ed Kratzer – Retired United Pilot

A. Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes

The previous month’s minutes were approved. With the addition of Larry Kepf as the winner of the 50/50.

B. Treasurer’s Report

Chuck Lobdell reported $1352.28 before tonight’s take.

C. Announcements

- Our thanks to Scott Murphy for setting up the Longleaf Elementary School for our meetings. This month was school open house and we were moved into a classroom because the Media Room was being used. The Media room will be our normal meeting location till further notice.

- Next months speaker ideas are the following:

1. Mosquito Patrol

2. P38 Pilot from Zephyrhills chapter

3. Red Flag video

- Say No to Users Fees: Brooksville FBO is charging $20 for stop over. Sen. Martinez is in favor of the User Fees section of the bill. Please call him and ask him to reconsider his position. Also visit EAA.org and AOPA.org to directly contact our representatives and voice your opinion.

D. Old Business

- Young Eagles flight is on for Saturday, September 29^th. 30 ROTC members will be there and ready to go at 8:30am Be there…… It will be fun.

- Trailer for chapter equipment is tabled for now. FA40 is providing a hanger storage area that will be used. Volunteers met Fri and Sat. September 14 and 15 to move out of Art’s hanger. Thanks.

E. New Business

- Chapter discussions and activity planning:

- Flying Division – Art Michaud: Nothing to report other than Young Eagle.

- Social Division – Bruce Waters: Nothing to report, Bruce absent.

1. Christmas Party – Decision to have a pot-luck type event at FA40 instead of Starkey Park. Still need volunteers to make it happen.

2. Pancake Breakfast – for October ?????

- Builders Project Division – Pete Porebeski: Nothing to report.

F. Safety Tips:

Safety tip was not for publication….. we still believe in safety and learning from others is still a good thing. Be careful out there and stay outside the cockpit, when appropriate.

G. Meeting Program: Propellers – Art Michard and Steve Carper.

Every thing you wanted to know about propellers and more was presented by Steve and Art. The propeller is probably the most neglected part of the aircraft.

When selecting a prop, plane manufacture / owner can but not the sales people.

Three prop Manufactures:

McCauley – wood and aluminum and CSP (constant speed prop)

Sensenich – wood and fixed pitched prop only

Hartzel – CSP only

MT – Carbon Fiber

10 Commandments of propellers:

Clean with oily rags only

No water sprayed into hubs – CSP

Tightness checks

Track Check – hand turn with pointer at bottom

Head Overhaul times

Check Appearences

Do Paint

Do Wax

Read the Owners Manual

Do not push or pull on Prop or spinner

No Gravel - keep the taxi ways clean

Dynamic Balancing is highly recommended – estimated cost $300

Nicks and dings are critical to longevity of the propeller – can be repaired easily

CSP controlled by engine oil. Exercise them well during run-up check.

New blades are usually square when new – rounded after repairs.

Get your shop warrenties.

Pamphlets were handed out and was a great presentation that was very informative.

· Project Review:

Les Conwell – working on his canopy and troublesome tail cone.

Dean Psiropoulos – Finished wiring and the wind screen

John Voda – started the pressure bulkhead construction

· 50/50 Winner - Total was $23. Winner is Sid Miller, congrats

Adjournment: VP Jerry Lee adjourned meeting at 2030 hrs. The next general meeting will be at 1900 hrs on Wednesday, 10th, 2005 at the Longleaf Elementary School Media Center. Thanks to Pete Porebski for the refreshments.