March, 2004 Edition          

Chapter # 407                       www.eaa407.org

          South East Idaho

 

 

Officers and Contacts:

          Hal Johansen, President                            522-7297              haledie@ida.net

        Jerry Phillips, Vice President                    523-3981              phillipsjh@asme.org

          Harold Turvey, Secretary                         785-2552              happyharold@cableone.net

          Harold Mothersill, Treasurer/Website     524-6204              lmothersil@aol.com

          Austin Moses, Newsletter                          684-3922              mosescpa@srv.net

 

NEXT MEETING:    Saturday, March 20, 2004, 10:00 A.M. @

ISU Aircraft Maintenance Technology Hangar, PIH

 

MARK HEINER will be the guest speaker.  The subject of his presentation is something that most of us have done, are doing, or will do: test flying our aircraft, and doing it as safely as possible.  Mark is employed by Aviat Aircraft in Afton, WY.  Among his professional duties is production test pilot for aircraft produced by Aviat (Pitts and Husky).  His flight duties include assurance that the aircraft can safely perform all the approved maneuvers; which, for the Pitts, are somewhat intense.  Mark is also an FAA designated safety advisor.  His monthly safety meetings, held for local pilots, are the most highly attended of any in WY. 

          How many Chapters are fortunate enough to have an aircraft factory almost in their backyard and hear from their highly qualified test pilot?  We are fortunate!  Don’t miss the opportunity!

 

Welcome New Member:

Russel/Sybil Fee:   Russ is a long time pilot,  aviation enthusiast and  airplane owner who currently owns and flies a Cessna 150.  Originally from Minnesota he has a multi faceted background ending up in engineering, before retiring.  There must be aviation in the Fee genes as a son is a Colonel in the USAF flying F-15's.  Russ is exploring the kit plane arena and is exhibiting some characteristics which have been known to be a precursor to becoming a builder.  Oh yes, there is a 1931 Model A Ford coupe , with rumble seat, in the Fee family.

Welcome to Chapter 407 Russ & Sybil!!!!

 

Goings On!!  Our Website is back on track with some good help from our Treasurer Harold Mothersill.  You will recall we experienced difficulties uploading the last newsletter and some mixups and items missing.  Well, Harold stepped up to the plate, came to my home Tuesday evening the 9th, got on my computer and in short order got everything back on track and in it’s proper place.  With many years in the USAF, including  electronics tech school and much experience with high tech fighter/bomber operations at MHAFB  he has impressive skills.  He volunteered to bring his professional expertise to bear on our web site.  Enough said for now!!

 

 

From the Editor:

 

May I add my thanks to Harold Mothersill for his work on the website.  I got in over my head in January when I tried to add pictures and really messed it up.  I spent some time with it but to no avail and finally had to say uncle and ask for some professional help.  Thanks to Hal for persisting and getting it straightened out with Harold.

 

Part of the reason for my frustration was that I have had almost no time for extra curricular activities since the first of January.  Last summer I purchased a small CPA firm in Soda Springs to go with my Blackfoot office and have spent three days per week in Soda Springs and three days in Blackfoot since tax season began in January.  All last summer and fall I was able to fly the Pulsar between the offices but from the first week in December to last week, the weather was such when I needed to be there that I could not fly.  On Monday, the 8th, the weather was nice and I flew over to Soda only to have to turn back after seeing drifts on the runway from the weekend storm.  Wednesday I tried again but couldn’t take off because of fog at both ends.  Finally Friday was my lucky day and I was able to turn the 80 mile drive into a short 30 minute hop over the mountains.  The runway was clear and all I had to be careful of was the four foot drifts on either side of the narrow plowed runway.  They still have winter over there and it will be a while before the snow is gone.  Makes me almost wish for a high-wing.

 

With the spring season upon us, it is time to dust off the wings and open the hangar doors again.  Here’s wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable flying and building time this year.

 

Austin

 

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