EAA Chapter 1300

(WING-TIPS)

The official Monthly Electronic Newsletter Of the

Southern Nevada EAA Chapter 1300

P.O. Box 570561

Las Vegas Nevada 89157-0561

Website www.EAAChapter1300.org

February 2007

Volume 8, Issue No.2

February 14, Meeting Location:

Our next meeting will be held in Glenn Smith’s hangar at Boulder City Airport.

Members wishing to have a quick bite to eat will meet at the golf course at 6:00 PM

February Meeting Program

The Boulder City Fire Department will give us an overview of their service for aircraft.

2007 Officers and Directors:

President: Terry Frazier

Vice President: Mike Perger

Secretary: Charlie Braun

Treasurer: Brian Prinzavalli

Director VGT: Armin Tuma

Director BLD: Glenn Smith

Director HND: Glenn Carlson

Presidents Corner February 2007:

               I trust you enjoyed the presentation at the January meeting.  I certainly did.  Captain Bly had

                some great shots from the “Bone” and insider stories to go with.

               This will be a hard act to follow, but count on some fun and informative speakers at upcoming meetings.

               We just safely completed another Young Eagles event at Henderson in association with the

                Courtney Children’s Foundation.  Thanks to Dave Lerner’s efforts, we had a great turnout.

               The twelve or so pilots that contributed their time and resources gave the kids a great time.

               Charlie, Micah and crew kept everything safe on the ramp.  And of course Mike and Jim ordered

               some great Las Vegas weather and organized the fly-in in their usual professional manner.

               Next event: Discover Aviation – Wings and Wheels 2007 will be at the Jean Airport, April 21st..

                Call Mike if you can fly.

               Don’t forget the Chapter meeting Feb. 14 at Boulder City. I plan to discuss our

               priorities for 2007.  We have a few ideas, but your 2007 officers really need

               input from each of you as chapter members.  Hope to see everyone there.

               Your Proud New Grandpa,

               Terry Frazier

               EAA Chapter 1300 President, 2007

Meeting Minutes January 10, 2007:

Location: Henderson Airport, Henderson Nevada

Meeting was called to order by chapter President Terry Frazier at 7:30pm.

Introduction of guest and new members:

Roger and Sue Hansen

Nick Byrd.

Nick and his wife are from Washington State and temper rarely living in Boulder City.

Nick is also presently constructing a experimental aircraft and told everyone it’s basically

an airplane “crotch rocket”

Minutes from previous meeting:

Motion was made by Chapter 1300 President Terry Frazier to accept the minutes from last months meeting

as they stand on the Chapter 1300 web site. Motion was seconded by Mike Smith. Minutes

where accepted as they stand on the web site.

Treasurer Report: Brain Prinzavalli.

Reported a total of $ 281.00 had come in to the chapter by way of membership dues and name badge

sales. Brian stated that the chapter bank account balance was presently $ 1,085.63 . It was stated that

there are still left over name badges that needed to be picked up instead of using chapter funds to mail

them out. It was also asked if anyone would like to pay their dues at this meeting. Dues are $ 24.00

for family membership and $ 18.00 for individual membership. Roster shows that only 20 members have

paid dues out of an approximate total of 75 members. Motion was presented by the chapter President to

accept the treasurer’s report. Motion was seconded and the report was accepted.

Announcements: Mike Smith

Stated that he presently has 2 or 3 pilots and 2 or 3 ground people for the Young Eagles event at

Henderson Airport on Feb. 3, 2007 and he does not have as many now as he will need. A question was

brought fourth as to which hangar the Young Eagles will be working from on Feb.3. Tom Donaldson

explained that the event will use the room that this meeting was held in and just walk the kids out of the

room and on to the flight line. The event airplanes will possibly be parked on the new ramp.

Special Guest: Announced by Dean Harrington

Guest speaker was Captain “Bly” of the United States Air Force.

Capt. Bly is presently a Predator flyer and instructor at Nellis Air Force Base. He is a graduate of the

Air Force Academy with a Aeronautical Engineers Degree, Has flown out of Diego Garcia on combat

missions to Iraq in the B-1 bomber, a private pilot, glider instructor, pilot and fly’s the tow plane. Out

of all this, he was born and raised in Alberta, Canada.

Capt Bly gave a very informative and interesting presentation on the B-1 bomber along with a slide

presentation showing his crew, the bomber cockpit, views of Iraq, and breath taking photos of clouds

and the sun rise from 30,000 feet. Presentation lasted approximately 90 minutes.

Old Business:

Discover Aviation: David Learner

Reminded all the Discover Aviation committee members of the meeting at North Las Vegas Airport

On Friday, Jan. 12. Discover Aviation received a grant of $ 1,250.00 that will be matched by the Red

Rock Casino.

New Check: Glen Bullock had sent a check for $ 100.00 to be used a the chapter needs. This check was

matched with $ 100.00 from a chapter member.

Air Academy: Paul Gerner

Paul brought up the possibility of going out side the normal means of selecting a youth candidate to

attend the Oshkosh Air Academy this year. Chapter members felt this would be a good idea. It was

also mention that the Air Explorer Post youth members should be considered.

50/50 Drawing

There was not a 50/50 drawing because the new secretary (me) forgot the tickets for the drawing.

Meeting Adjournment

Members where reminded that the next Chapter 1300 monthly meeting will be held at the Boulder City

Airport on February 14, 2007 (Valentines Day)

Meeting was adjourned by President Frazer at 9:00pm.

Minutes where taken by Charlie Braun on January 10, 2007 and transcribed by same on January 15, 2007.

Charlie Braun

Secretary

Nevada Chapter 1300, EAA

Welcome new Members:

Webpage Material:

Everyone is encouraged to submit material, information or pictures of interest,

to chapter members for publication on the Chapter’s Webpage.

Send whatever you have to Jim Bonelli, Webmaster, email address: bonelli.j@cox.net

The Chapter webpage URL is’ http://www.EAAChapter1300.org

Be sure to bookmark this URL.

Young Eagles:

Keep your thinking caps on for a candidate for the Air academy

Classified ads:

Classified ads are a service to members and posted on the Web site. The posting will remain until the

Item offered is sold or 1 year, which ever comes first.

Refreshment Calendar:

Volunteers needed.

For your Information: FYI.

Refreshments are provided each month by volunteers. We very much appreciate the generosity of

those who participate. We are again asking for volunteers for the 2007 Meeting schedule.

March 14 HEN

Apr 11 VGT

May 9 HEN

Jun 13 VGT

July 11 BLD

Aug 8 VGT

Sep 12 HEN

Oct 10 VGT

Nov ( tba ) BLD Usually combined with Open House

Dec 12 VGT

Remember to wear your name badge

to the February meeting.

Thanks for reading the Newsletter and

we will see you On the 14th. Bring a friend……..