EAA Chapter 1232 - March 2004 Newsletter

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March 2004 Newsletter

March 27, 2004 Meeting of EAA Chapter 1232
The March 27th meeting was held at the CAP Headquarters. Phil Simon chaired the meeting.

1. Tom Schiff gave a report on the CAP's activities in 3 searches the last month or so. Unfortunately all three crashes were fatal with no survivors.

2. Bruce Walters told us about ordering EAA Chapter name tags

3. Capt. John Reed (an EAA member from another chapter) talked about the SS Red Oak Victory Ship in Richmond, their plans, etc.

4. Phil gave the Treasurer's report. We have $1,017.38 as of 2/29/04.

5. Phil Simon gave an update on the current plans for the Young Eagles Day on June 26th. Ken Mercer is taking over the EAA coordination for the Young Eagles Day. Pilot requirements for flying Young Eagles were discussed. Blitz Fox will get us the original "Song Bird" C-310 from the Sky King TV series, now based at Gnoss and owned by Paul Erickson and also a P-51 owned by Chris Woods for static display at our Young Eagles event. The Young Eagles Event has changed in scope and is turning into a Marin County Youth Aviation Day. So far we have commitments for the following:

a. USCG for a helicopter for static display
b. CHP for an airplane or a helicopter for static display
c. CAP for an airplane for a static display
d. CDF for an observation plane for static display
e. Schelville Escadrille for some airplanes for static display
f. Marin County Fire Dept for a fire engine for static display
g. Novato City Fire Dept for a fire engine for static display
h. CAP Cadet Squadrons from SF, Santa Rosa and Marin for crowd control- they will have a big job as we are getting more show planes all the time. Hopefully they will have a project to make up stanchions to support the yellow tape.
i. Marin 99's may provide some planes and pilots
j. Petaluma FFA will bring a 20' BBQ trailer and sell BBQ TriTip sandwiches $5, 1/2 BBQ chix for $4 or hot dog for $3
k. Located the Red Garter Dixie Land Band with a 1917 fire truck (their bandstand) with a calliope (?) on the back which they play. Problem is they want $600 – does anyone know a potential sponsor for them?
l. Need a sponsor to rent a couple of Porta-Potties for about $150 or so.
m. C-310 "Song Bird" form the TV series "Sky King" for static display
n. P-51 WWII fighter for static display
o. Sheriff's Air Patrol airplane and an information desk

We will need to contact the Sonoma Skypark EAA chapter and the Santa Rosa EAA chapter to get pilots to help fly kids.

6. The highlight of the meeting was a very informative talk by Capt Ray Brice who retired after 39 years with UAL. He started as a mechanic and retired as a B-747-400 Capt. His last position was as Director of Flight Safety for UAL at its World Headquarters. For many years he was the ALPA Central air Safety Chairman. Ray discussed early days of aviation and various accidents and how they resulted in changes in aircraft design, changes in maintenance procedures, changes in crew training, etc. He covered the voluntary safety reporting programs and how important they are. He compared this to other industries that refuse to institute them (specifically hospitals) and as a result have continued mistakes and un-necessary deaths. There was a question and answer period following his talk.

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March 2004 Newsletter

	March 27, 2004 Meeting of EAA Chapter 1232 The March 27th meeting was held at the CAP Headquarters. Phil Simon chaired the meeting. 1. Tom Schiff gave a report on the CAP's activities in 3 searches the last month or so. Unfortunately all three crashes were fatal with no survivors. 2. Bruce Walters told us about ordering EAA Chapter name tags 3. Capt. John Reed (an EAA member from another chapter) talked about the SS Red Oak Victory Ship in Richmond, their plans, etc. 4. Phil gave the Treasurer's report. We have $1,017.38 as of 2/29/04. 5. Phil Simon gave an update on the current plans for the Young Eagles Day on June 26th. Ken Mercer is taking over the EAA coordination for the Young Eagles Day. Pilot requirements for flying Young Eagles were discussed. Blitz Fox will get us the original "Song Bird" C-310 from the Sky King TV series, now based at Gnoss and owned by Paul Erickson and also a P-51 owned by Chris Woods for static display at our Young Eagles event. The Young Eagles Event has changed in scope and is turning into a Marin County Youth Aviation Day. So far we have commitments for the following: a. USCG for a helicopter for static display b. CHP for an airplane or a helicopter for static display c. CAP for an airplane for a static display d. CDF for an observation plane for static display e. Schelville Escadrille for some airplanes for static display f. Marin County Fire Dept for a fire engine for static display g. Novato City Fire Dept for a fire engine for static display h. CAP Cadet Squadrons from SF, Santa Rosa and Marin for crowd control- they will have a big job as we are getting more show planes all the time. Hopefully they will have a project to make up stanchions to support the yellow tape. i. Marin 99's may provide some planes and pilots j. Petaluma FFA will bring a 20' BBQ trailer and sell BBQ TriTip sandwiches $5, 1/2 BBQ chix for $4 or hot dog for $3 k. Located the Red Garter Dixie Land Band with a 1917 fire truck (their bandstand) with a calliope (?) on the back which they play. Problem is they want $600 – does anyone know a potential sponsor for them? l. Need a sponsor to rent a couple of Porta-Potties for about $150 or so. m. C-310 "Song Bird" form the TV series "Sky King" for static display n. P-51 WWII fighter for static display o. Sheriff's Air Patrol airplane and an information desk We will need to contact the Sonoma Skypark EAA chapter and the Santa Rosa EAA chapter to get pilots to help fly kids. 6. The highlight of the meeting was a very informative talk by Capt Ray Brice who retired after 39 years with UAL. He started as a mechanic and retired as a B-747-400 Capt. His last position was as Director of Flight Safety for UAL at its World Headquarters. For many years he was the ALPA Central air Safety Chairman. Ray discussed early days of aviation and various accidents and how they resulted in changes in aircraft design, changes in maintenance procedures, changes in crew training, etc. He covered the voluntary safety reporting programs and how important they are. He compared this to other industries that refuse to institute them (specifically hospitals) and as a result have continued mistakes and un-necessary deaths. There was a question and answer period following his talk.
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