July 2004
Newsletter for July 1, 2004
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held Sunday July 11th at 5:00 PM on the terrace at Corona Aero Partners. Cris Okwudibonye will present our safety program concerning Air Space. These programs have been very valuable to improve our flying skills so plan on attending. Remember, the second Sunday is our display day, be sure to open your hanger door and display your antique or your classic plane. While the editor is out of town, Charlie Ammar will sign verification slips for the display. Bring some food to share, after our meeting we will share our food and have an evening of fellowship. Don’t forget to leave something in the drink kitty if you take liquid from the refrigerator.
LAST MEETING
Our last meeting was a fun evening for everyone involved. There was turkey for all and the side dishes were excellent. If you missed this meeting you certainly missed a good one.
Woodrow Anselen presented two very good videos with very useful safety information. The first video concerned the effect of wake turbulence and how to avoid it. The film was based on wake turbulence research and showed the effects by having smoke to clearly show the airborne effects of wakes. This also showed that the traditional thoughts about wakes are not always consistent. The safest way to deal with wakes is to give them more room, extend that three-minute separation whenever you can. The second film illustrated the importance of pilots and crew members to work together and to develop plans for emergencies. The film demonstrated how a crew failed to work together and failed to analyze the developing emergency. Anything that is mechanical and has speed and is capable of contact with something else is inherently dangerous. What makes an airplane safe is learning to face the dangers and how to deal with them. The time for abject fear is only when you do not have a plan and don’t know what to do that is not to say that the pucker factor is not present, but a plan can reduce fear.
FROM THE PREZ
By Shawnie Querner
Statements went out for dues, along with return envelopes. If you have paid in the last six months, you don’t have to pay 2004 dues, but it would certainly help the bank account as we look forward to the Airfare if you would be willing to volunteer to pay 2004 dues anyway. If any of you belong to other flying clubs, don’t forget to mention to them that they are welcome to join us on October 2 at our AirFare. Let’s get the word out and make some money! We can also use new members. We have started the new safety program; we have trips planned throughout the year; and have the CERT program in September, which is offered through the Corona Fire Department, for those who wish to participate. Remember, if you participate in this program you are on call for the Fire Department in the event of disaster. The information gleaned from this program will be helpful should we have a crash or other incident at the airport. You can register for this class on-line at www.discovercorona.com and click on the links. Let’s keep our airport as safe as we can!
MERCHANDISE CORNER
CPA has a variety of Merchandise on hand and others that can be ordered. Items such as caps, shirts, and jackets for info contact the president. We are in need of a volunteer to take over the marketing of our merchandise. This position is open and we need someone who is willing to take orders and be responsible for the merchandise. Please call Shawnie if you are willing to serve.
SWAP CORNER
This is a new feature for our members. If you have an item to sell or to swap or if you are in need of an item you think another member might be willing to part with notify the editor and we will include it in the newsletter. (none this issue....)
AIRPORT MANAGER
Hi! My name is Rich Brodeur and I’m your Corona Airport Manager.
I have met many of you but for those whom I have not had the privilege, here’s some background information : My wife and I have been a team for the past 31 years; we have 4 children, 3 sons, and a daughter. Also have 2 grandchildren. Aviation has been a major part of my life for the past 31 years, when I started working for American Airlines back in 1972 and with General Aviation in 1996 at Brackett Airport in LaVerne, CA.
I am delighted to be here at Corona Municipal Airport and have found it to be a very warm and friendly place. We do have some challenges facing the airport. I am certain you are aware of the fact that first impressions are usually lasting. Like in the area of general clean up and the Army Corps of Engineers ERGO Inspection. Since our funds are very limited, I will need each and every individual to help maintain the beauty and flavor of this Airport by keeping your immediate area and facility clean and free of unnecessary vehicles, debris or weeds. We also need to get more people out to our airport and interested in airplanes and flying.
As I am sure you know, we have some endangered species here at the airport protected by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Well, one of my priorities is to protect another endangered species here and that is you, the general aviation pilot and enthusiast. So, I’ll be looking for ways that all of us here at Corona can help promote and preserve flying at the Corona Municipal Airport. To keep this brief, here are a few quick topics which I’ll write more on later.
Safety: Every single one of us needs to ACT, TALK, WALK, FLY, and THINK SAFETY in everything that we do, and especially FLYING and GROUND SAFETY, from crew rest and planning, to filing and preflight, all the way through to post flight and debrief. At every meeting of the CORONA PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION and the EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, a SAFETY topic related to flying should be covered.
Security: We need everyone to be like our own NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH and report everything to the CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT or to me. Every theft needs to be documented on the Corona Police blotter! Recently I noticed an individual attempting to open the exit gate, manually; please do not open the gate in this manner. If you need a gate card; see me!
Hazardous Waste: We cannot afford errors with our environment. See the sheet on the bulletin board outside my office or get with your leaseholder. Wash your airplane using only biodegradable products at the Washrack ONLY and please report any equipment problems.
Recent events: The Great Taste of Corona-although it did not generate a lot of revenue…OK….No revenue….it did generate a great perception of our Great Little Airport. My thanks to all whom I badgered and coerced into helping to make the Airport look good for this event. We need to keep this going on a regular basis.
Sky King Productions a non profit independent company was here all day Saturday June 19, 2004. This is a short film about the old Sky King TV series back in the 50’s, and how General Aviation helps change a young boy life. Some of you may recall the original TV series. In any case I believe that this will shed a positive light on General Aviation and hopefully, generate a renewed interest in our Great Little Airport.
I have applied for a $10,000 for an annual FAA Grant; which is not much but every little bit helps! This money will be used for minor runway; taxiway and R.P.Z. weed abatement, etc.
Aircraft incidents: About two weeks ago an aircraft landed gear-up!! No injuries, just embarrassment on this occasion. When the pilot was asked what happened, the reply was-”I just forgot to put the gear down!”
My work schedule is normally Tuesday thru Saturday from 7 am - 4 PM but for the next month or so, I will be working random hours. If you have the opportunity, please stop by and see me. I know this has been quick and I’ve touched on too many topics, but they are important. I’m here to make Corona the best General Aviation airport around. I need your help and your ideas and I’m looking forward to working with and for you! Fly Safe/ Rich Brodeur, Corona Airport Manager If you have any questions or suggestions---please stop by the office, call me, or email... Rich Brodeur / Airport Manager 909-736-2289 Richard.Brodeur@DiscoverCorona.com <mailto:Richard.Brodeur@discovercorona.com>
PILOT PROFILE
Many of you already know Woodrow Anselen- the fantastic presenter of our safety seminars. For those who don’t know him, Woodrow began flying in 1973 at the age of 17. He started with gliders at Lake Elsinore then worked his way up through Long Beach and El Monte, earning his advanced ratings - commercial, multi-engine, airline transport and instructor. When getting his ratings, he always throught of getting away from general aviation, but now that he has enjoyed that aspect of flying, he finds that he loves getting back to the GA way. In 1978 he was hired by Golden West Airlines and flew the DeHaviland Twin Otter, the Shorts 330 and the Dash 7. He briefly flew for Hilton Hotels flying the Gulfstream G1, taking the bratty children of Hilton (you may have seen Paris recently on Simple Life) to their ranch in the Owens Valley as well as to Reno. In 1983 he began working for Continental Airlines, starting in the DC9 and then flying the South Pacific in the DC10. In 1985 he became the youngest captain when he checked out in the Boeing 727. Shortly after that he checked out in the Airbus 300 and is currently flying the Boeing 737 out of Houston, Texas. He has logged over 21,000 hours! His personal aircraft include the Scout, the Bucker Jungmann, and he gets to pay his wife’s bills in the Cessna 150.
Yolanda, his wife, recently got her ticket (with Woodrow as her first instructor). She had to finish up with another (many of you can understand the frustration of a husband or wife teaching the other partner anything). He plans on enjoying as many of the monthly CPA fly-ins as he can fit in his schedule. Come join him!
NEWS YOU REALLY NEED
Jon and Sandi Guenther donated their golf cart to the CPA for our future needs. This will be very helpful during the Airfaire and other events sponsored by CPA. Our thanks to the Guenthers for their loyalty and for their generosity. John Elwell is in charge of the cart so if you have CPA use for it, contact John. Cris Okutobunja at CrisAire has offered his pinch hitter course to spouses who fly. Cris offers this at no cost to CPA members, the user only has to pay for the airplane. See Cris for more details.
CPA Fly-INS
By Nick Nicolary
As of the writing of this newsletter no one has signed up for the fly in at Durango so we have organized an alternate trip for lunch at Gillespie Field in San Diego for July 17th. Arrival time is scheduled for 11 AM. Listed below are scheduled Fly Ins for the rest of the year.
July 17-Gillespie
Aug. 14-Santa Monica
Sept. 18-FoxField
Oct. 16-Santa Paula
Nov. 13-Borrego Springs
Dec. 11-Santa Inez
You can sign up at the Corona Air Service fueling station or by calling Nick. If you don’t have access to a plane, call Nick and see if there are any empty seats. For any other information call Nick at (909) 317-0725
MY TWO CENTS
By Ray Henry
Sure, everyone’s concerned about the price of gas. It’s said that Christopher Columbus holds the record for gas mileage--he got 24000 miles on a Galion. Hahaha.
New invention--BOOKS -not OnLine- !! !! Fred Peters is building a Library of aviation books at the Pilot’s lounge where our meetings are held. CPA Members can check out books for reading. Contact Sue Langham or Susan Bruner Note: Please do not bring your computer mouse, it doesn't help....
Want your newsletter via the Internet ? -41- frugal members have signed up to have their newsletter delivered to their Internet address. This saves your association postage expense. If you would like to join the thrifty 41, send me an e-mail at LJEJWE@dslextreme.com <mailto:LJEJWE@dslextreme.com> and I will be happy to deliver your newsletter faster and cheaper.
Good of the Order: SHORT FINAL...
(thanks and acknowledgement to www.AVWEB.com ) - - - - - - - -
On proper communication... (Overheard May 15, 2004.)
Tower: "Landing traffic, be advised that there's still a turkey on the runway."
Pilot (speaking immediately): "Tower, Cherokee ### clear of the active."
Tower: "Thank you ... (laughter) ... but I meant the REAL turkey."
