"St Louis Flying Club Newsletter"

St. Louis Flying Club Newsletter - 23 March 2004

From The President - By Mike Piccirilli

Dear Members,

Not much going on this month. Looking to get estimates for the paint touchup during the annual

Happy Landings!
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Treasurer's Report - by Marlin Sipe

The Adjusted Treasury took a step back this month to $530, because of the large fuel charges this month, and low flight time from last month being paid this month. There should be a recovery next month as the high flight time this month is paid next month. I am guessing it will recover to somewhere near the $900 goal for the Annual. If there are any significant items at Annual, we may come up short.

A lot was spent in the last few months, which really held down the Treasury balance. Although we had a special assessment to cover the base cost of the interior, there were many small extra things that added to the cost (paint, misc hardware, etc.). We also spent a lot on other things... new ELT ($208), engine baffling ($50), pitot/transponder check ($185), nose wheel pants repair ($275).

The flight time this month is off by 0.1 hour. I'll resolve that next time I get out to the plane, and update the online statement.

Maintenance - by John Heilmann & Randy Skyles

Nothing to report on maintenance this month.

Our Club received the following message last month. Looks like a great time!

St. Louis Flying Club

Hello, I am contacting your your flying club a self flying, guided western adventure tour I started. This tour includes mountain flying, horseback riding, western museums, and a lot more. I would like to invite your club members to join us on the tour. This is a win-win situation for your club members and Blue Goose Aviation, Inc. Your members that join us win in that:

We provide a safe mountain flying tour
We know which passes to use
Time of day to fly
Local weather patterns
Our prices for the tour and events are cheaper than what an individual would pay if they booked everything on their own
Your club member gains valuable experience while on a fun filled vacation

Your Club benefits in the following ways:

Use of your club aircraft
The tour is planned for 18 to 22 hours flying time in a Cessna 172
The cross-country time your member uses to fly the aircraft from Missouri to Colorado Springs, Co and back to Missouri
Your member will share some of his/her experiences with the rest of your club

Blue Goose Aviation benefits by filling our tours (8 airplanes max) with pilots that know their aircraft, want to gain more experience to make them an overall safer pilot

I ask that you inform your members of our program. You may visit our website at www.bluegooseaviation.com or call me at 719-683-6504.

Thank you for your support and have a safe flying year.

Joe Kuberka
Blue Goose Aviation

BFR/Medicals Due - by Todd Michal

According to the club records,all the Medical and BFR's are current through March 2004.

Please provide me with any updates on your medical or BFR status.

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