July 2004 Newsletter
	The July 24 meeting was held at the CAP Headquarters and there were 17 people in attendance. Phil Simon began the meeting: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Ron Jagels gave the budget report for June. The fund balance for EAA 1232 was $888.38 for June. This reflects the Youth Aviation day proceeds of $35 and disbursements of $239 for the eChapter Website annual subscription fee and $20 to the State of California for the Non-profit organization information statement. 3) Phil informed the members of some aviation topics of general interest: a) The Sport Pilot rules are now final. For details and FAQs see http://www.sportpilot.org/ . b) As part of litigation settlement, Parker Hannifin has mailed an equipment information flyer to all IFR pilots... 4) Phil discussed the restoration of the old Gnoss Airport beacon as a possible project for Chapter 1232. The restored beacon would be put on display in the Gnoss pilot’s lounge. 5) Phil discussed the construction of stanchions for next years’ Young Eagles event. Tom Schiff said CAP Marin Squadron 23 also had a need for stanchions and recommended that a joint work activity be pursued. 6) Phil provided a summary of the Youth Aviation Day (Young Eagles Event). See the June 26, 2004 newsletter for details. He also showed a sample of the appreciation certificate being presented to pilots who flew Young Eagles – our appreciation/thanks to B. Walters for creating and printing these certificates. 7) M. Schafer gave an overview of the Liberty Ship Jeremiah O’Brien ands recent activities including cruises and event commemorating the Normandy invasion. He invited all to come and tour the ship. See http://www.ssjeremiahobrien.com/ for details. Following the official meeting, attendees heard a very interesting presentation by Chris Barnes. Chris is a senior engineer at United and is responsible for extended twin engine operations for Boeing 757, 767 and 777 aircraft. He is considered a world expert in this area. Chris provided background on the requirements for twin engine operations. He discussed some of the special maintenance operations associated with twin engine aircraft and also discussed the logistical planning and crew/material staging that United Airlines has implemented to permit rapid turnaround of passengers and aircraft in case of an unscheduled landing. His talk was supported by pictures and slides on March 2004 turnaround of a 777 that had to divert to Yellow Knife in the Northern territories because of an engine problem. To recover the aircraft a replacement engine had to be flown/trucked into Yellow Knife and the United maintenance crew had to work in weather that was 30 degrees below zero when replacing the engine. Chris discussed the special crew training and unique equipment used to facilitate the turnaround. Given the cold temperatures there was some innovation required when item did not work in the low temperatures. The turnaround was accomplished in 6 days. He also showed photos of the Antanov – a large Russian transport airplane that United has chartered on some recovery operations.
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