St. Louis Flying Club Newsletter - 30 October 2014

From The President - By Charley

Dear Members:

Congratulations to Steve Heidenreich on earning his IFR rating on 27 October. This is a very challenging rating to get and it is great to see our members earning additional ratings and flight proficiency.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our November 1st meeting at 9:00 in the club hangar. We will be discussing further upgrade of club aircraft to comply with ADS-B requirements and other items to simplify interaction between panel mount avionics and tablets. We also have heard interest from members regarding the addition of additional aircraft. To further that discussion, Pic has prepared a sample scenario of an aircraft we know to be for sale to help everyone visualize what adding a plane would potentially mean for club finances. The proposal distributed is simply an example of something that could be pursued if the club decided it is the right course of action, other options exist and I am sure we will discuss a few on Saturday. Please take a minute to read the email brief and attached presentations regarding these recommended improvements and other options. If you have questions before the meeting, please feel free to contact myself or any of the officers to discuss.

One of the best parts of our club for me is getting to know people who have the same interests I do. To foster opportunities for socializing, we have begun the practice of a quick BBQ lunch after each of the club meetings. Saturday, November 1st should bring some good weather for a cookout. Please plan on staying a bit after the meeting to enjoy lunch and time to socialize with other members.

Lastly, another huge thanks to John, Kip and a whole host of others in the club who assisted with the Cessna annual inspection and avionics upgrade, the plane looks outstanding! Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Safe skies,

Charley

Latest Cessna Panel with AERA relocated to below GNS-430W

Treasurer's Report - by PIC

Members,

No change in the fuel cost or recurring expenses so hourly rates and monthly dues are unchanged. Though there were many maintenance costs this month they were covered by the C-172 annual cost projection. The cost of the Arrow Hydraulic Pump repair should hit the books next month. The Share Value is basically unchanged at $10,857. The adjusted Treasury value is $18,396.

   Maintenance - by John

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• Annual Inspection - The annual inspection and GDL-88 and Standby vacuum system installation was completed on 13 October. The standby vacuum system was test flown on 25 October and the required placards were completed and added to the instrument panel. The panel night lighting was also improved during the annual and it is now much easier to see all the instruments. The oil analysis results from the Annual Inspection oil change were received and all values were in the normal range.

  

• Winterization - The oil cooler winterization plate was installed on the Cessna on 29 October
• Nose Gear Tube and Door Handle - The Nose gear tire was found to be flat and the door handle inoperative prior to a flight on 16 October. Thanks to Kip and Steve for replacing the inner tube and fixing the door handle.

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• Oil Door Latch - The oil access door latch broke on 23 October and was replaced with a new latch on 29 October. During the door repair effort, the oil filler tube was tightened and resafety-wired, and the anti-chaff strips on the lower cowl were replaced with new strips. The oil cooler winterization plate was also installed in the Arrow.

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