Minutes of NVRC Club Meeting
March 19, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Officers present were Mark Franke, President, Steve Insalaco, Vice President, Ken Bassett, Treasurer, and Al Wilds, Secretary, making a total 24 members.
OLD BUSINESS
Chuck Cowell who teaches Aviation and Technology at Westfield High School, gave an overview of his classes.
A meeting was held with Fairfax County, concerning the Horne property, it looks like a go. Flying will be limited to two days a month, in the beginning.
FIELD REPORT
Steve Insalaco reported that 200#, of Fertilizer and 400# of grass seed was applied to the field thanks to all who volunteered. April 25, 2009 will be the next field day.
NEW BUSINESS
Treasurer Ken Bassett informed the club about the new rules pertaining to the Auction, ex. door fee will be $3.00. New rules will follow.
The next club meeting will be on Saturday, April 18, 2000 at the UDVAR-HAZY Museum at Dulles Airport at 11:00 a.m.
Members will be meeting at Bob Evans Restaurant on Rt. 50 near Hobby Hangar at 8:00 a.m. We will carpool from the restaurant. Due to the parking fee at the Museum is $15.00 per car.
Carl Hampton discussed the Building and Viewing Contest. Past winners are asked to bring their winning airplanes and awards.
Ticonderoga Farm will hold a Easter Egg Hunt. Time and Date will follow.
Scott Fuller (The Webmiester) discussed the features of the Club's Web Page.
The Club voted on using some of the funds out of the Ron Sonderregger Fund for the Westfield High School Aviation Program.
Charlie Koustenis gave the attendees an excellent class on various methods of Hinging. Thanks loads Charlie.
SHOW AND TELL
Tony Claridge had an Electric Zero complete with sound system including Machine Gun and Cannon Fire.
Pat Dunlap showed a Electric Profile Yak-54 Fun Fly by "Extreme Flight".
Steve Insalaco had wing of an Antic Bipe. He is converting the airplane to a Curtis "Jenny." It will be electric powered.
Carl Hampton showed a Electric Bipe by "Wattage". With revamped power. Flight characteristics he says, are much better.
Bob Hundimer demonstrated how he fabricated scale parts, that you cannot purchase.
Show and Tell was won by Pat Dunlap.
50/50 won by Don Mason
Minutes submitted by Al Wilds, Secretary
