Next Meeting !!
Monday November 10th 2008
At 6:00 PM
The meeting will held @ Sparta Airport
Pilot Lounge
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Next Meeting
Next Meeting !!
Monday November 10th 2008
At 6:00 PM
The meeting will held @ Sparta Airport
Pilot Lounge
Next Meeting
Meeting to Start at 6:00pm
Any business for the chapter that needs to be done will happen just before the Aviation Safety-Education Seminar
The program is on
“Making (some) Sense of the Federal Aviation Regulations”
Speaker : Tom Krashen
Chapter Shirts
The EAA Chapter 704 shirts will be in November 10th and Dan will be taking another order for more. If you ordered a shirt please come and pick it up at the next meeting.
President Message
Presidents Corner
Summer is over, Fall is here and snow is on the way. It's time to break out the aircraft winterizing supplies, winter weight oil, oil cooler, block off plates, engine preheater, snow skies, and snowmobile suits for the crew.
In my old days, late 50's to mid 60's, we used our cars and a 10 foot length of flexible exhaust pipe pointed at the oil tank and waited for about half an hour.
If your annual condition inspection is done in late winter or early spring, your heater muff was checked then. It's a good idea to check it again as a lot of hours have been put on it and small cracks can quickly spread and become big ones that let exhaust into the cabin when heater vents are opened. If you haven't already done so, review the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and brief your crew of the same so you can keep track of each other. Some people rely on a detector, if you do, check it for any expiration date. Have a fun and safe winter flying season.
John D. Smith
Boy Scout Troop 704 will have their Court of Honor promotion program on November 10, 2008. If you would like to attend, contact John Kozal at 616-481-5590
Summer is over, Fall is here and snow is on the way. It's time to break out the aircraft winterizing supplies, winter weight oil, oil cooler, block off plates, engine preheater, snow skies, and snowmobile suits for the crew.
In my old days, late 50's to mid 60's, we used our cars and a 10 foot length of flexible exhaust pipe pointed at the oil tank and waited for about half an hour.
If your annual condition inspection is done in late winter or early spring, your heater muff was checked then. It's a good idea to check it again as a lot of hours have been put on it and small cracks can quickly spread and become big ones that let exhaust into the cabin when heater vents are opened. If you haven't already done so, review the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and brief your crew of the same so you can keep track of each other. Some people rely on a detector, if you do, check it for any expiration date. Have a fun and safe winter flying season.
John D. Smith
Boy Scout Troop 704 will have their Court of Honor promotion program on November 10, 2008. If you would like to attend, contact John Kozal at 616-481-5590
Monday, November 03, 2008
October Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the EAA Chapter 704 meeting held on October 13, 2008
EAA Chapter 704 held it’s regular meeting at 7:00 pm in the pilot’s lounge at Sparta Paul C Miller airport on Monday Oct 13, 2008 with 18 members and guests present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed in the news letter. The treasure reported 1516.07 in the checkbook with all bills paid.
Member John Kozal, Scout leader for the BSA Troop 704, gave a report on the troop’s activities. He reported that one boy was working on his Eagle Scout Badge and was planning to build a deck for his required Eagle project. There is also to be a camp out this weekend. The troop is working on several community projects.
Mr . Kozal reported the troop is in need of a trailer to transport gear on campouts and other events. Inasmuch as BSA precludes them from owning property someone has to hold title to the trailer. He was asking ok the EAA 704 would be willing to hold title and some discussion was held as to whether EAA Headquarters would approve this. President John Smith is to call EAA to get an opinion. There was a motion passed to accept title to the trailer if EAA headquarters has no objection.
The question of EAA 704 having an Employers Identification Number (EIN) came up. Occasionally we are asked, by the bank and others, for this number but we have never had one since we have never had one since we have no paid employees and do not intend to have any in the future. This is to be investigated further.
Paul Zimmer, coordinator for the recent Young Eagles project reported that 121 young people were flown during the event held on Saturday, October 11. There were 10 or 11 pilots and numerous ground control persons to help with this very successful event. Mr. Zimmer was applauded for his efforts in planning and executing this event – even providing perfect weather.
Bill Fish is now flying his newly completed Maule project.
Dan Bauman reported on the project of obtaining EAA 704 logo shirts. He had some samples to show and much interest was shown. A number of members placed orders and Dan said the shirts should be ready in a couple of weeks or so.
Meeting adjourned
Jay T Dean, Sec/Treas EAA 704
EAA Chapter 704 held it’s regular meeting at 7:00 pm in the pilot’s lounge at Sparta Paul C Miller airport on Monday Oct 13, 2008 with 18 members and guests present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed in the news letter. The treasure reported 1516.07 in the checkbook with all bills paid.
Member John Kozal, Scout leader for the BSA Troop 704, gave a report on the troop’s activities. He reported that one boy was working on his Eagle Scout Badge and was planning to build a deck for his required Eagle project. There is also to be a camp out this weekend. The troop is working on several community projects.
Mr . Kozal reported the troop is in need of a trailer to transport gear on campouts and other events. Inasmuch as BSA precludes them from owning property someone has to hold title to the trailer. He was asking ok the EAA 704 would be willing to hold title and some discussion was held as to whether EAA Headquarters would approve this. President John Smith is to call EAA to get an opinion. There was a motion passed to accept title to the trailer if EAA headquarters has no objection.
The question of EAA 704 having an Employers Identification Number (EIN) came up. Occasionally we are asked, by the bank and others, for this number but we have never had one since we have never had one since we have no paid employees and do not intend to have any in the future. This is to be investigated further.
Paul Zimmer, coordinator for the recent Young Eagles project reported that 121 young people were flown during the event held on Saturday, October 11. There were 10 or 11 pilots and numerous ground control persons to help with this very successful event. Mr. Zimmer was applauded for his efforts in planning and executing this event – even providing perfect weather.
Bill Fish is now flying his newly completed Maule project.
Dan Bauman reported on the project of obtaining EAA 704 logo shirts. He had some samples to show and much interest was shown. A number of members placed orders and Dan said the shirts should be ready in a couple of weeks or so.
Meeting adjourned
Jay T Dean, Sec/Treas EAA 704
September Meeting Minutes
Minutes of EAA Chapter 704 September 2008 Meeting
EAA Chapter 704 met on September 8, 2008 for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting was held in member Bill Fish’s hanger with 18 members present.
President John Smith called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm and called for the mintes of the previous meeting to be read. The minutes as printed in the newsletter were reviewed and approved as read. The treasurer reported $1687.12 in the checkbook with all bills paid.
It was moved and passed that we send $100.00 to the Boy Scout Troop 704 for their contribution to the pancake breakfast held in July.
It was reported that 12 members went to the Grand Rapids Tower facility last month.
Dan Bauman has been investigating the possibility of designing and obtaining shirts with an appropriate 704 chapter logo. There are several styles to pick from as well as the specific logo design. These will be produced and available for purchase by the members of 704.
Paul Zimmer brought up the subject of a young eagles day this fall. He pointed out the credential requirements of the participating pilots and their aircraft. This event is in the planning stage and more information will be going out to the membership as details fall into place.
A poker run is being planned with Sparta being one of the stops along with Lakeview, Allegan, and Hastings. This event is scheduled for October 4th.
Dave Duperron reported that he has contacted the Michigan DOT Aeronautics division for upcoming programs.
The meeting was turned over to Bill Fish who was displaying his beautiful Maul restoration project. It is very near completion and is impeccable in workmanship. Bill is to commended very highly for the quality for his work as clearly indicated in the end result. A previous project, a Kitfox, was also in the hanger and looking good. Our sincere congratulations go to Bill for his accomplishments in building and/or restoring his aircraft. It has to be noted also that the workshop area was in showroom condition---very neat and tidy. Thank you, Bill
Meeting adjourned
Jay T Dean,, Sec/Treas EAA 704
EAA Chapter 704 met on September 8, 2008 for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting was held in member Bill Fish’s hanger with 18 members present.
President John Smith called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm and called for the mintes of the previous meeting to be read. The minutes as printed in the newsletter were reviewed and approved as read. The treasurer reported $1687.12 in the checkbook with all bills paid.
It was moved and passed that we send $100.00 to the Boy Scout Troop 704 for their contribution to the pancake breakfast held in July.
It was reported that 12 members went to the Grand Rapids Tower facility last month.
Dan Bauman has been investigating the possibility of designing and obtaining shirts with an appropriate 704 chapter logo. There are several styles to pick from as well as the specific logo design. These will be produced and available for purchase by the members of 704.
Paul Zimmer brought up the subject of a young eagles day this fall. He pointed out the credential requirements of the participating pilots and their aircraft. This event is in the planning stage and more information will be going out to the membership as details fall into place.
A poker run is being planned with Sparta being one of the stops along with Lakeview, Allegan, and Hastings. This event is scheduled for October 4th.
Dave Duperron reported that he has contacted the Michigan DOT Aeronautics division for upcoming programs.
The meeting was turned over to Bill Fish who was displaying his beautiful Maul restoration project. It is very near completion and is impeccable in workmanship. Bill is to commended very highly for the quality for his work as clearly indicated in the end result. A previous project, a Kitfox, was also in the hanger and looking good. Our sincere congratulations go to Bill for his accomplishments in building and/or restoring his aircraft. It has to be noted also that the workshop area was in showroom condition---very neat and tidy. Thank you, Bill
Meeting adjourned
Jay T Dean,, Sec/Treas EAA 704
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Meeting Place Changed!
Monday September 8th we will be meeting @ Bill Fish's hanger.
He lives off from 11 mile road. his driveway is the first one East of Wells Field. The driveway runs along the runway heading South. Hanger at the end.
See you there!
Ken
He lives off from 11 mile road. his driveway is the first one East of Wells Field. The driveway runs along the runway heading South. Hanger at the end.
See you there!
Ken
August Meeting Minutes
Minutes of EAA Chapter 704 meeting 8/11/08
EAA Chapter 704 met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday August 11, 2008 at Paul C. Miller Airport Pilot’s Lounge.
Vice President Dave Duperron called the meeting to order in the absence of the President John Smith. There were 16 members present.
There was a general discussion held on various topics with no business being conducted.
Paul Kovalak reported that the Greenville pilot’s group is planning a Poker Run for October 4th with a rain date of October 5th. They are planning stops at Sparta, Hastings, Lakeview and either Grand Haven or Holland. Details will be available later. Dave Duperron said he will contact local pilots to enlist participation.
The next meeting of EAA704 will be at Bill Fish’s house (Hanger) off 11 mile rd. His driveway is the first one East of the Wells Strip and runs South parallel to the runway all the way to the south end. Bill is restoring a Maul and by all reports is doing a masterful job of doing so.
Paul Kovalak has arranged for a visit to the Grand Rapids Tower Facility for Tuesday August 19th at 7:00 pm. For car pooling meet at Sparta Airport by 6:30 pm – otherwise meet in the Grand Rapids terminal building by the Starbucks Coffee stand.
After the discussions were completed, Ron Fritz showed an narrated a number of slides depicting the history and development of aviation from the earliest flyers to the most recent high tech machines. Ron has a very good collection of pictures and with his extensive knowledge of the subject was able to present a very interesting program.
Meeting Adjourned
Jay T Dean, Sec/Treasurer EAA 704
EAA Chapter 704 met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday August 11, 2008 at Paul C. Miller Airport Pilot’s Lounge.
Vice President Dave Duperron called the meeting to order in the absence of the President John Smith. There were 16 members present.
There was a general discussion held on various topics with no business being conducted.
Paul Kovalak reported that the Greenville pilot’s group is planning a Poker Run for October 4th with a rain date of October 5th. They are planning stops at Sparta, Hastings, Lakeview and either Grand Haven or Holland. Details will be available later. Dave Duperron said he will contact local pilots to enlist participation.
The next meeting of EAA704 will be at Bill Fish’s house (Hanger) off 11 mile rd. His driveway is the first one East of the Wells Strip and runs South parallel to the runway all the way to the south end. Bill is restoring a Maul and by all reports is doing a masterful job of doing so.
Paul Kovalak has arranged for a visit to the Grand Rapids Tower Facility for Tuesday August 19th at 7:00 pm. For car pooling meet at Sparta Airport by 6:30 pm – otherwise meet in the Grand Rapids terminal building by the Starbucks Coffee stand.
After the discussions were completed, Ron Fritz showed an narrated a number of slides depicting the history and development of aviation from the earliest flyers to the most recent high tech machines. Ron has a very good collection of pictures and with his extensive knowledge of the subject was able to present a very interesting program.
Meeting Adjourned
Jay T Dean, Sec/Treasurer EAA 704
Friday, July 11, 2008
Next Meeting
Next Meeting for the Peach Ridge Air Force is Monday July 14th 7:00 at Sparta Paul C Miller Airport,,,see you there.
Meeting Minutes
Eaa Chapter 704 met for its regular monthly meeting on 6/9/08 at the Sparta Paul C. Miller Airport Pilot’s lounge with 18 members and guests present.
President John Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and asked that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed in the newsletter. (Approved) The treasurer reported $1373.70 in the checkbook with all bills paid.
President Smith held a discussion on the current by-laws and asked for a committee to review these and look for re-writing them to consider extending the term limits of elected officers to two years. John Smith, Dave Duperron, and Jay Dean agreed to serve in this capacity.
Paul Kovalak agreed to make the arrangements for a tour of the Grand Rapids Control Tower and suggested that we might also want to visit the weather station.
The owners and operators of Grand Rapids Technologies presented a program on their newest and most sophisticated electronic units. These Instruments are absolutely phenomenal in what they contain and what they will do from such a small little “box”. One has to be impressed with the expertise that conceives and builds these items.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm
Jay T Dean
Sec/Treas EAA Chapter 704
President John Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and asked that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed in the newsletter. (Approved) The treasurer reported $1373.70 in the checkbook with all bills paid.
President Smith held a discussion on the current by-laws and asked for a committee to review these and look for re-writing them to consider extending the term limits of elected officers to two years. John Smith, Dave Duperron, and Jay Dean agreed to serve in this capacity.
Paul Kovalak agreed to make the arrangements for a tour of the Grand Rapids Control Tower and suggested that we might also want to visit the weather station.
The owners and operators of Grand Rapids Technologies presented a program on their newest and most sophisticated electronic units. These Instruments are absolutely phenomenal in what they contain and what they will do from such a small little “box”. One has to be impressed with the expertise that conceives and builds these items.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm
Jay T Dean
Sec/Treas EAA Chapter 704
Presidents Message!
July 4, 2008 is in the record books.
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday.
Our country has given us the opportunity to enjoy our passion, whether hobby or vacation, to move ourselves through the air using various types of flying machines. There are some people in Congress who think we have way too much fun and don't pay enough in taxes to justify our use of the airspace. I am writing in references to a news article in Sport Aviation about a new registration program the FAA is trying to push through. Some of the news blurbs are a bit boring but it pays to at least scan through them.
Dr. Jay Dean has been filling the office of secretary and treasurer since Kathy resigned about three years ago. I would like for someone to volunteer to take over the office of secretary. The more people we have serving the less work any one person has to do. You must be a national member of EAA.
A couple of meeting ago I asked for someone to be the chapter historian. It's hard for one person to be every place at once. With a lot of cell phones having cameras in them, I'm asking you to take pictures at our events and submit a copy, with a caption, to me and I will keep the photo albums, and bring them to the meetings.
The program this month will be about the Sopwith Camel by Tom Kozura.
John D. Smith
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday.
Our country has given us the opportunity to enjoy our passion, whether hobby or vacation, to move ourselves through the air using various types of flying machines. There are some people in Congress who think we have way too much fun and don't pay enough in taxes to justify our use of the airspace. I am writing in references to a news article in Sport Aviation about a new registration program the FAA is trying to push through. Some of the news blurbs are a bit boring but it pays to at least scan through them.
Dr. Jay Dean has been filling the office of secretary and treasurer since Kathy resigned about three years ago. I would like for someone to volunteer to take over the office of secretary. The more people we have serving the less work any one person has to do. You must be a national member of EAA.
A couple of meeting ago I asked for someone to be the chapter historian. It's hard for one person to be every place at once. With a lot of cell phones having cameras in them, I'm asking you to take pictures at our events and submit a copy, with a caption, to me and I will keep the photo albums, and bring them to the meetings.
The program this month will be about the Sopwith Camel by Tom Kozura.
John D. Smith
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