August 15th, 2009

 

The attendance at our August meeting was very good, both members and visitors. Many showed up for the rides given by the "individual pilots". I'd like to thank all of those pilots who flew the rides. At the meeting, Jeff Mountain gave a report on OSH, with new info on fuels and oil. Mike Combs gave a update on his project. Mike is almost ready for his Sport Pilot practical test. We are looking for artwork for new club shirts. If you have an idea, contact any club officer. We are looking for help to redesign this website. If you can help with that please contact Jeff Mountain. Lunch was great! Thanks to everyone who contributed or helped. Our next event will be a fly-out to the Hard 8 BBQ! Blue Skies.........

WARNING

The FAA has issued an AD for users of mogas in aircraft. Do not use any fuel with an ethanol level greater than 10%. Be aware that Rotax does not recommend ethanol for use with their 2-cycle engines at any percentage. The Valero gas station on the 407 west of Propwash is no longer selling non-ethanol gas. Non-ethanol fuel can be bought at the Phillips 66 in downtown Boyd on the north side of 114. UPDATE ON ETHANOL USE: According to the tech folks at California Power Systems and Leading Edge Air Foils, Rotax has recently approved ethanol in mixes of up to 10%. (that is what most of the fuel in the Metroplex is). Be sure you buy from a station that receives fuel often,(fast turnover) and don't let it sit for months in the cans. Use it. The octane level will begin to drop and detonation can occur. 

 

REMINDER

The deadline for converting Fat and 2-place UL's is Jan. 31st. If you still need an inspection on your aircraft, contact Michael Guidry. He is a DAR located in Justin and has done inspections for some of our members. Contact him at: 940-648-3957/817-905-5382 mkguidry@msn.com  Just In!!!  The EAA has gotten an extension for converting UL's. If you have sent in your paperwork to register before Jan. 31, 2008, you have until Jan. 31st, 2010 to finish the process. You must be a EAA member.

NEW RULES FOR SPORT PILOT

The FAA has proposed new rules for Sport Pilot. They will be open for public comment for 120 days. You can view them at:  https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/recently_published/media/29015.DOC Please let them know what you think.

FOR SALE

The club has cases of Pennzoil 2 cycle air-cooled oil available for club members only. They are 24-8oz. bottles. The price is $25.00 Contact Jeff Mountain.

Wayland Neeper has AN hardware for sale to club members only.