Minutes
August 2011
Date: August 20, 2011
Place: Wharton Airport
Time: 10:00 AM
Officers: President-Lowell Henderson, Vice President- Corrine Bailey, Secretary- Margo Henderson, Treasurer-Carolyn Wilson, Events Coordinator-Bill Alcorn
Members , Guests and Old Friends : Lowell & Margo Henderson, Travis Lathan, Louis Girard, Bill & Margaret Alcorn, Corinne Bailey, Aric Carkenord, Kirk Carkenord, Carolyn & Ken Wilson, Mike & Cindy Turner, Scott Hughes, Jack Fleetwood, Frank Bertovich, Mike Singletary, Drew Cochran, Ron Cowart, Phillip Comparetto, Peter Contenta, Fred Scheffel
President Lowell Henderson called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
OLD BUSINESS:
Margo Henderson read the minutes of the previous meeting, July16, and they were approved.
Members’ dues need to be submitted to Carolyn to remain on the E-mail list. Visit our site to sign-up and pay with PAYPAL. http:/ www.barfclub.com/
BARF Logo caps have all been sold and only a few small T-shirts remain.
New Business:
Our next meeting will be held at the Gator Fest in Anahuac, Texas Sept. 17, 2011.
Lunch will be provided but details are to be worked out.
Travis and Jack are doing a great job with the website but we need more pictures!
You can add them yourself after signing in, or send to Travis or Jack.
Carolyn Wilson gave the treasury report with a balance of $XXXXX.
The FAA is interested in our safety, so www.FAASaftey.gov is here to help. This site has good information and not just bureaucratic nonsense – check it out.
The FAA offers a free 2 hour slide show presentation. Lowell will check out the details and setup the date and location.
Scott has space available to rent inside his Wharton hanger or beside his hanger starting on Sept. 1 for planes and trailers.
He will let the BARF group use the hanger for $50 a month when we have a meeting in Wharton.
There will be a $10 a night charge for trailer hookups overnight.
See the information on the bulletin board or check with Events Coordinator Bill Alcorn for future fly-ins around the state and country.
Safety:
Corrine talked about letting someone know if you’re going to fly alone and if so, be sure to take your cell phone.
The meeting was adjourned at 11AM.
Respectfully,
Margo Henderson
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July 2011
BAY AREA RECREATIONAL FLYERS
Date: July 16, 2011
Place: Lake Whitney State Park
Time: 10:00 AM
Officers: President-Lowell Henderson, Vice President- Corrine Bailey, Secretary- Margo Henderson, Treasurer-Carolyn Wilson, Events Coordinator Bill Alcorn
Members , Guests and Old Friends : Lowell & Margo Henderson, Travis Latham, Jack Fleetwood, Jim Brewer, Bruce Dewkett, Louis Girard, Bill & Margaret Alcorn, Corinne Bailey, Aric & Kirk Carkenord, Wayne & Carol Powell, Jim & Anita Howard, Lyman & Sharon Johnston, Ron & Regina Perkins, A J and Mike Singletary, Craig McPherson, Danal Estes, Dave Symank, Paul Burnette, Roger Harman, Carolyn & Ken Wilson, Teresa & Mike Pechloft
President Lowell Henderson called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
OLD BUSINESS:
Margo Henderson read the minutes of the previous meeting, June 18 and they were approved.
Members’ dues need to be submitted to Carolyn to remain on the E-mail list. Visit our site to sign-up and pay with PAYPAL. http:/ www.barfclub.com/
BARF Logo caps and T-shirts are available for sale but only a few remain.
New Business:
Our next meeting will be held at the Wharton Airport, Corrine Bailey’s hangar on August 20, 2011. This is next door to Skytrails LSA, Wharton Airport Hangar #31, 882 Robert Vonderau Dr., Wharton, Texas 77488
Carolyn Wilson gave the treasury report with a balance of $1,571.33.
See the information on the bulletin board or check with Events Coordinator Bill Alcorn for future fly-ins around the state and country.
There was a lively discussion of gasoline fuel filter failures causing engine outs. This brought out the fact that Rotax does not like the paper filters used on their engines. “A suitable fuel filter of 0,15mm mesh size must be fitted between pump and carburetor. Do not use paper filters.”
Also, the use of a valve on the gas line from the tank to the motor may be a good idea. Rotax demands this valve if the tank is higher than the carburetor, “If the fuel tank is placed higher than the carburetor, the tank connection must have a fuel cock (with filter) to shut off the fuel supply when the engine is not running…. National regulations may require a fuel cock to be fitted even if the fuel tank is below the carburetor. The carburetor needle valve is not to be used as a fuel cock.” pg 15-2 Rotax Installation Manuel for 582.
A discussion and clarification of insurance coverage by the EAA of our events and for individual purchase for aircraft owners. For individuals, the EAA lists insurance on their site, http://www.eaa.org/news/2008/2008-04-08_insurance.asp , and an independent insurance site, http://www.morrowinsuranceagency.com/id19.html .
Thanks to Jack Fleetwood, word got out to other PPC pilots about the BARF meeting in central Texas. We gained four new members from the area: Craig McPherson, Bruce Dewkett, Danal Estes, and Paul Burnette. We learned that Craig McPherson CFI of Blum TX is available for LSA maintenance and repairs, biennial flight reviews, annual inspections, etc. His Blue Skies PPC web site is: http://blueskiesppc.com/about.html .
Safety:
Bill Alcorn talked about his new iPad that has GPS. What a gadget, and it takes great pictures too. He has a dashboard mount for the plane and truck and will always know where he is on the map. But Bill, don’t forget the GPS override….. always bring Margarette with you.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Margo Henderson
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April 2011
BAY AREA RECREATIONAL FLYERS
Date: April 16, 2011
Place: La Cabana Restaurant, Smithville, Texas
Time: 11:30 AM
Officers: President-Lowell Henderson, Vice President- Andrew “ Gunny” Merta, Secretary-Margo Henderson, Treasurer-Carolyn Wilson
Members , Guests and Friends Present : Lowell & Margo Henderson, Rick Hastings, Jack Fleetwood, Jim Brewer, Louis Girard, Lynn & Phil Comparetto, Frank & Debbie Bertovich, Bill & Margaret Alcorn, Corinne Bailey, Aric & Kirk Carkenord, Anita & Jim Howard, Ken & Carolyn Wilson, Mike Birchard, Candace Pardue, Kelly & Corrie Precht, Dave & Carolyn Stevens, Ron & Regina Perkins, Henry Sunda, David Duran,
President Lowell Henderson called the meeting to order at 11:30 and led us in the singing of America and Deep in the Heart of Texas.
A motion was made to accept minutes from the March 19 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Carolyn Wilson gave the treasury report with a balance of $1,823.21.
Members’ dues need to be submitted to Carolyn to remain on the E-mail list.
Margo has agreed to take on the job of club Secretary.
Corrine has agreed to serve as Vice President if Gunney Merta is unable to continue .
Wharton meeting place – Corrine has offered the use of her hanger for future meetings.
Columbus Fly-in – everyone flew at least once, some twice. The airport field was adequate to fly out of and plenty of room for RV /cars/ trailers.
Discussions:
Hunting wild hogs from the air. A permit from Texas Wildlife is needed unless you are the property owner.
NEW WEBSITE http://www.barfclub.com/ Send your pictures to Travis Latham if you want them included on the website.
New Business:
April Fools Fly-in Quinlan, Texas at the Taylor Airport. Great food, facilities, and live music.
International Fly a Friend to coincide with May meeting in Beeville. Certificates of participation will be available as well as free EAA 6 month memberships.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
BARF meeting – May 21 – Beeville TX, BARF will travel to Beeville to meet, fly and tour the Sikorsky Helicopter facility. Details to follow.
Snook Fest – June 3 -5
Redneck Fly-in – June 9 – 12 Vidalia, Louisiana
BARF meeting – June 18, 2011 Wharton, Corrine’s hanger
** See the information on the bulletin board or check with the events coordinator Bill Alcorn for details. **
Thanks to Lynn and Phil for having the club dinner at there Smithville home. The weather was perfect for dinner under the stars. Two members were late and the Barf member list was used to call them – Make sure we have an up to date cell phone and email address by checking the latest member list sent from Carolyn Wilson.
Next meeting is May 21, 2011 at 11:30, Beeville Country Club, Beeville Texas
Safety: The Smithville Fly In will forever be the Fly Your Wheels Off Fly In. Pilots are reminded to preflight their wheels and axle nuts in the check of their plane prior to takeoff. No one was injured when the rear wheel came off of a plane while landing and the plane was not damaged. However, a fellow pilot was called upon to give up his right nut until the plane was properly repaired. Our group is known for taking care of our fellow pilots.
