Buzzard Droppings September 2005

Special Committee Reports

Alternate Field Location Committee – Fred knows of someone who might be interested in leasing part of a field at Cherry Valley. It has to be cleared with the land owner’s wife and neighbors. More news possibly coming.

Pilot training - Rick Hanners states that everyone needing assistance has been assigned an instructor ,and all is going well.

Sound Management - Efforts are on going and so far it seems that we’re staying around 93dB.

Field Improvements – Thanks Fred for the 4 donated tables! Fred said that there was more green paint and brushes in the shed if anyone has extra time at the field and wants to take on a project.

Old Business

No old business to discuss.

New Business

No new business was brought up.

Announcements

Kim Volz announced that the “Jets Over Whidbey” will be Aug. 26, 27 & 28. All are welcome to come see this exciting event. Dates

and directions were emailed the week before as a reminder.

Club EVENTS – One more event on Sept. 11^th Fun Fly and Swap Meet. All events start at 10:00 a.m. Public Welcome. AMA Registration required for ALL Flyers !

Bob relayed that he has received a Lithium Poly battery from a new manufacturer for testing. See Bob if you’re interested.

Show and Tell – Our new member Tom Reid brought a Corsair that he had in the attic for over 10 years. Very nice construction. Tom’s excited about being a new member and getting back into a fascinating hobby.

Ray asked about a “War Birds” demonstration for 2006 since there seem to be quite a few in the club.

Program for the Sept. Meeting “might” be gliders. They DO seem to bring rain !

Motion to Adjourn 8:10

Submitted by Chet Blake, BBMAC Secretary

Text Box: Not too much happening safety wise. This has been a good year so far.
A couple of things that might seem very small.
Keep a couple of Band-Aids in your flight box.
(There is always a possibility that you may need one at the field).
It's also wise to keep a bottle of eyewash. (you never know).
Let's go to the shop for a few minutes..
SHOP TEST

See how many of the following you've done..............

1. Have Xacto knife (or other tool) roll off workbench and drop through your new wing!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Glue fingers together using CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. Get piece of sawdust in your eye because of not wearing eye protection!!!!!!!!!!!
4. Cut a part too short by looking at ruler wrong!!!!!!!!!!!
5. Crunch tail assembly going out shop door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HEY>>>>>>> I GOT A PERFECT SCORE........ Randy Turner. Safety Officer