The meeting started at 6:00 with Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Dave Petersen\u2019s (actually Melissa\u2019s) wonderful Chili. We even had cookies and homemade brownies!!<\/p>\n
Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM by President Ben Hallert with V.P. Bill Dewey and Sec.\/Tres. Randy Stout also present. The 21members and guests in attendance then introduced themselves and gave a brief \u201cWhat exciting thing happened this last month\u201d. Welcome to everyone!<\/p>\n
The next breakfast will be held on Saturday, 17th of\u00a0April. See you there!<\/p>\n
Rod Johnson has the DVD from Van\u2019s that shows the RV-7-9 empennage kit assembly. Give him a call if you want to borrow it.<\/p>\n
Richard Jeffrey\u2019s noted that he finally got one of him many Aeronca Champs in the air! And Bill Dewey finally has all his engine parts for his 172 and will be starting the re-build ASAP.<\/p>\n
Ben Hallert mentioned that his car now has a backup video camera. No sure if he intends to install one in the Cherokee also.<\/p>\n
A spirited discussion of Mole\/Gopher\/Vole removal techniques then ensued. The pesky critters are a real problem at both Jasper Ridge strip and Walker Field. The best methods appear to be CO using a small engine, Calcium Carbide to create Acetylene gas or shooting them in the early morning when they pop their head out.<\/p>\n
The YE flying event will be held on September 11th this year. Mark your calendar for a much more pleasant event that the one that occurred in 2001.<\/p>\n
The Short Wing Piper Club has thanked Dave Petersen and his wife for providing a very nice lunch for their fly in this last month. They also donated $25 for the use of the clubhouse.<\/p>\n
The new video projector purchase was discussed. Ben will do some local (i.e. not via the internet) shopping for a projector that was recommended by an article that Walt brought in. Should be under $1000<\/p>\n