May 2008 CPA newsletter

NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be held Sunday May 17th at 2:30 P M. We will be returning to the terrace for this meeting. As you are aware we always move the May meeting if it conflicts with Mothers Day. Likewise the aircraft display will also be held on the third Sunday as well. There has been an increasing interest by the public in our displays so be sure to join us. This will be an interesting meeting so come prepared to have a good time. Since CPA has developed a program of interesting subjects the quality of the meetings has improved.

There will be a grill available so bring something for the grill if you wish, and a dish to share.

The open house to show Classical Aircraft , displays will be from 10AM until 2PM for the group display along Aviation Drive and the open hangers display will continue until 4:30 PM. Plan on displaying your aircraft.

LAST MEETING
The Corona Pilot's Association meeting was called to order by our President, Jim Nunally, April 14, 2008 at 2:30 PM.

Mark Beattie, President of the Corona EAA Chapter 494 gave a very informative presentation on the EAA and its activities followed by a Q and A session. Mark presented an interesting history of the EAA. The organization was founded in 1951 In Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1953 it was moved to Rockford Illinois and then to it's present home in Oshkosh in 1970. Chapter one was established at Flabob airport by Ray Stits who still remains active in the operation of that Chapter. Mark reported that the Young Eagles program has exposed over 1.2 million youth to aviation and has been one of their most successful programs.

The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer report was given by Dennis Voll and approved.

Old Business:
Flabob Airport members have agreed to take our tug and lift. If it is not removed by our May meeting then Pete Gallegos is willing to take them.

A Task Force on Aviation Safety meeting will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. The meeting will be at Corona City Council Chamber - City Hall. Everyone is welcome.

New Business:
A motion was made and approved that we sell the Open House flag for $25.00 each due to slow sales. For those who have previously purchased a flag, will have their 2008 CPA dues waived.

Nomination for the Officers of the CPA for 2008 are as follows:
President - Jim Nunally
Vice President - Chris Kelly
Secretary - Denise Whetzel
Treasurer - Wally Lucett

Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the time of elections.

The election of officers is scheduled for this meeting but there may be a situation where we do not have officers to hold an election. If there are no Officers to conduct the election it will be postpone until June.

Dave Arnold has agreed to head-up the Scholarship Committee. Dave has lots of ideas on helping our Youth in this venture.

Elizabeth Gonzales has agreed to head-up our Swap meet. She will need volunteers. If you are willing to help please contact Elizabeth.

A Roster for the CPA is being drawn up, if you would like to be on this list please contact Jim with your E-mail address.

As a reminder: The May meeting will be the third Sunday, May 18, at 2:30 PM upstairs on the deck. (Mother's Day is on the second Sunday)

The meeting was adjourned. Good food and fellowship followed.

FROM THE PREZ
As pilots, our primary flying concern is flight safety for pilot, passengers and those on the ground under our flight path. Recently an airplane from the east used a full left traffic pattern for runway 7 while other planes were in the air and using the recommended right traffic pattern. Upon landing the plane went directly to the midfield fuel island. The pilot was immediately met by a welcoming committee who politely asked him to please abide by the rules and use the recommended right traffic pattern for that runway. Last week I saw a plane coming from the north, enter a left base leg and continued to make a left turn to final, landing on runway 7. Although not as drastic as the full left traffic pattern it was still a non-recommended pattern which put the plane in a position that other pilots do not expect a plane to be. I talked with the pilot and he knew he had made an improper approach but thought it was alright because he KNEW there was no other air traffic around. He was from Orange County and flies into Corona rather regularly for gas and he pleasantly agreed to make proper approaches in the future.

I bring this up to discuss two dangerous situations in his improper approach to land. The first thing to think about is that we as pilots do not scan for other aircraft in areas where they are not expected to be with the same intensity as we do looking for planes where they are supposed to be; in the recommended traffic pattern. The second consideration is his certainty that no other aircraft was in the pattern. I can't see another airplane when I know it is there let alone if I don't. Airplanes are hard to see. Both of these pilots were from other airports but the danger they present is to us at Corona. Let's all be very careful in our flying habits and remember if we confront someone about what we perceive as a danger be courteous and polite.

CORONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
By Rich Brodeur

Now is your chance to get rid of those unwanted metal and wire items; a Metal & Wire Only Container… is located at the east end of the airport.

Upcoming events:
The next MTFAS (Mayor's Task Force on Aviation Safety will be May 20, 2008 at 7 pm in the City Council Chamber  located at 400 S. Vicentia Ave. These meetings are open to the public. It appears that all of the testimony is in and the advisory members will be meeting with the City staff to discuss the next level; which is to develop a report to the City Council for action and recommendations to enhance Aviation Safety. If anyone has any positive suggestions on how to enhance safety in our air space; now would be a good time to present this information to me. If possible, please provide supporting documentation and evidence with your proposal.

New AJO Hats: Some of you may have noticed some individuals wearing a new Corona Municipal airport AJO hat. They look great and are now on sale for $15.00. Anyone interested in purchasing one, please stop by the Airport Office.

Gate Card Renewals: If you have not renewed your gate card; stop by my office or mail a check to 400 S Vicentia Ave. Corona, CA 92882-2187 Attn: Airport Manager. Be certain to include the 5 digit number located at the top of the HID Card, and your current phone number. The renewal rate is $10.00 and the card will be in effect until March 2009.

Safety: None reported this month. Please continue to assist me with monitoring and taking immediate corrective action if you observe a potential safety hazard.

Aircraft complaints: We have received two recent complaints regarding aircraft flying too low over their homes and making a lot of noise. Please avoid flying over heavily populated areas and if you observe anyone not practicing our Good Neighbor policy; please let me know or better yet, let the pilot know how important it is to our airport to get along with our neighbors and the negative impact it creates for Corona Airport.

Thefts: None this month.  Please report any suspicious activity to your Master Lease Holder or me as soon as possible.

Insurance: Please make sure your insurance is current and up to date and indicates The City of Corona and the Army Corps of Engineers as additionally insured.  The Master Lease Holders have been issued a copy of all non-insured aircraft and will be taking corrective action to ensure 100% compliance to this ongoing process. If your aircraft is not operational and does not have insurance, you must submit a Declaration of Non-Operation Status form. Please contact your Master Lease Holder or the Airport Manager for this form.

Thank you for your continued support and Please help me keep our Airport Safe and Neighborly! Thanks!!!!

PILOT PROFILE;
by Margaret Nunally

Thomas L. McCauley III holds a Student Pilot Certificate (he is only a few steps away from his Private). He attends Centennial High School where he is a senior. He has had an interest in flying since he was in the sixth grade.

Thomas took his first airplane ride in the DC-3 Rose and a Young Eagle flight with Jim Anderson but he only started seriously flying in 2004. In 2006 he earned his Student Certificate at Corona Airport in Bob Cullen's Cessna 150. This would not have been possible without his instructor John Sorrels who taught him in a Cessna 120 as long as he paid for gas, kept the airplane clean and kept his Jeppesen Approach Charts updated.

Before Thomas soloed he washed airplanes during the summertime for Corona Aircraft Sales and he picked up a lot of knowledge from being around airplanes. He plans to continue flying while he is in college and after graduation he would like to join the Air Force as a career officer and hopefully fly. Thomas is a member of the CPA. We are always happy to have young airman join our group. Thomas will be happy to tell you about this cross country to Barstow.


FOR SALE:
This space is designed for up to three free ads for members who wish to offer aviation merchandise for sale or for wanted items. If you wish to have an ad please call the editor.

1947 Champion 7 A-D project. Very Reasonable. Mostly all there, structurally sound. Wings and tail feathers are covered but completed several years ago. No engine with project though one is available.
Fred says he wants to keep it on the airport so he can see it when it is finished. He was going to complete it but finds himself too short of time. Call 714-633-6817

1/4 share in an A-33 Debonaire. 5200TT, 30STOH, 20 SPOH. $19,000 for the share.. Call Brad at 714-334-9031



NEWS YOU REALLY NEED

The following article was posted on the web site but it just too newsworthy to not send to those who have not had time to check the web site for current information :
*****
Cliff flies his Pitts !!! After 20 years construction ands 7 years after the first-flight, it's about time.

Cliff's comment : "This thing sure doesn't fly like my Champ."

You should have seen the look on his face when he taxied in. The reason I included the pic of the tailwheel-low...well, if you fly a tailwheel, you can understand "feeling" for the ground in an unfamiliar airplane. All those thousands of landings in the Champ seem to have paid off.

Cliff has done lots of taxi routines and has conducted several High Speed Taxis but has not flown the plane. Cliff has not said whether he will fly the little jewel again or whether once was enough.
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Gale Grant is getting better. He spent all Saturday morning April 26 in his chair at the bench, he laughed a little and he had a great day. We look forward to his great advice at the bench.

The Mayors Task Force on Aviation Safety continues to meet and discuss the Airport. Summaries of the meetings are provided on the web site and should be read be all of us.

The committee consists of the following Corona Citizens.
Richard Haley (Chairman), Chuck Fargo, John Gavigan, Eugene Montanez; Mike Nolan, Steve Nolan, Shane Reichart; Traci Rodriquez; Harry Ruscigno.
The first meeting was a historical presentation by the City Staff. The Second Meeting was a presentation by the FAA. The third meeting was a presentation by CPA put on by Woodrow Anselen and the fourth meeting was a presentation by the Chino and Ontario Tower personnel. Be sure to catch up on the past meetings and try to attend the next meeting May 20th at the City Hall.

The FAA published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking delineating 22 suggested revisions to the Sport Pilot regulations in mid-April. EAAers' evaluations of the "fixes," as the agency referred to them, are largely favorable. However, ideas for improvement to some of the proposed revisions are emerging.
The FAA will field comments on the proposed rule revisions through August 13, 2008. After studying and considering the feedback, and making any adjustments to the rulemaking language, the FAA will issue a final rule. The typical time line for such a process spans 12 to 18 months.

Since light sport is of growing interest to our members the list is present in it's entirety.

1 Replace sport pilot privileges with aircraft category and class ratings on all pilot certificates

2 Replace sport pilot flight instructor privileges with aircraft category ratings on all flight instructor certificates

3 Remove current provisions for the conduct of proficiency checks by flight instructors and include provisions for the issuance of category and class ratings by designated pilot examiners

4 Place all requirements for flight instructors under a single subpart (subpart H) of part 61

5 Require 1 hour of flight training on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments for student pilots seeking a sport pilot certificate to operate an airplane with a maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) greater than 87 knots calibrated airspeed (CAS) and sport pilots operating airplanes with a VH greater than 87 knots CAS

6 Remove the requirement for persons exercising sport pilot privileges and flight instructors with a sport pilot rating to carry their logbooks while in flight

7 Remove the requirement that persons exercising sport pilot privileges have an aircraft make-and-model endorsement to operate a specific set of aircraft while adding provisions for endorsements for the operation of powered parachutes with elliptical wings and aircraft with a VH less than or equal to 87 knots CAS

8 Remove the requirement for all flight instructors to log at least 5 hours of flight time in a make and model of light-sport aircraft before providing training in any aircraft from the same set of aircraft in which that training is given

9 Permit persons exercising sport pilot privileges and the privileges of a student pilot seeking a sport pilot certificate to fly up to an altitude of not more than 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) or 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL), whichever is higher

10 Permit private pilots to receive compensation for production flight testing of powered parachutes and weight-shift-control aircraft intended for certification in the light-sport category under Sec. 21.190

11 Revise student sport pilot solo cross-country navigation and communication flight training requirements

12 Clarify cross-country distance requirements for private pilots seeking to operate weight-shift-control aircraft

13 Revise aeronautical experience requirements at towered airports for persons seeking to operate a powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft as a private pilot

14 Remove the requirement for pilots with only a powered parachute or a weight-shift-control aircraft rating to take a knowledge test for an additional rating at the same certificate level

15 Revise the amount of hours of flight training an applicant for a sport pilot certificate must log within 60 days prior to taking the practical test

16 Remove expired ultralight transition provisions and limit the use of aeronautical experience obtained in ultralight vehicles

17 Add a requirement for student pilots to obtain endorsements identical to those proposed for sport pilots in Sec. Sec. 61.324 and 61.327

18 Clarify that an authorized instructor must be in a powered parachute when providing flight instruction to a student pilot

19 Remove the requirement for aircraft certificated as experimental aircraft in the light-sport category to comply with the applicable maintenance and preventive maintenance requirements of part 43 when those aircraft have been previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category

20 Require aircraft owners or operators to retain a record of the current status of applicable safety directives for special light-sport aircraft

21 Provide for the use of aircraft with a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category in training courses approved under part 141

22 Revise the minimum safe-altitude requirements for powered parachutes and weight-shift-control aircraft.

John and Betty Pappas of Rose fame are on a new project which should be of real interest to our members. The following is an excerpt from their latest newsletter. The Waco Glider restoration project is exciting.

We have received - and continue to receive - suggestions for the 'N' number for our glider. Some of them are N644GP, N644DD, N644GC and N644WG. We have not made any decision yet. If you have a suggestion, please send it soon as we will be making our selection and then, if it is not already taken, file the number with the FAA in Oklahoma City.

Since we last sent a message to you we have had lots of exciting news regarding museums and individuals who are sharing their resources with us to make the flight of the WACO CG-4A glider a reality for our 65th Anniversary of D-Day, Normandy event. We now have virtually all of the necessary parts to the glider except the outboard wing sections and parts of the empennage (tail section). We can only express our utmost appreciation to all who are helping to make this program a truly great tribute to the men and women of the WW II Glider Corps.

You will find new pictures of work we have been doing on the glider at Level the Glider for Transport and Nose 'chin' Mock-up. Remember, even though these links will take you directly to the specific page indicated, you can always visit www.esharethis.com to access not only these specific items but all of the other WW II Glider Corps Program information.

Betty and I have just now returned from our second collection trip to pick up more parts for the re-build project. We visited many friends Karen and Terry Purke at the WACO Historical Society, Troy, OH where we received lots of parts including an original floor, a supply of plywood wing covering, wing spars and other parts. Our visit to the project at Iron Mountain, WI resulted in receiving a huge assortment of wing ribs, wing spars, plywood wing covering, assorted parts and pieces. The project at Iron Mountain is fascinating to see and the work that is being done by Clyde Unger and Lloyd Cudnohufsky is amazing. Our stop at AirZoo, Kalamazoo, MI was one of the best to visit an aviation museum that will, literally 'knock your socks off'. You MUST stop by that museum to see the displays of aircraft in theme settings when you are in the area. One is the very best that there is.

WORK 'PARTY' Schedule: Since we are back and now have many of the parts necessary to rebuild the glider, we will be working EVERY WEEKEND at Fla-bob to accomplish our program. We would invite and appreciate everyone to stop by to help with the preparation of the glider parts and assembly. There is something for everyone to do that can greatly assist in making the project come together.

We will be at the hangar by the gas pit at Fla-bob Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Please come out to help. The address of Fla-bob is: 4130 Mennes, Riverside, CA 92509 for a MapQuest or Google search for directions. You can always call me on my mobile at 949 235 6532 if you are on the way and need directions.

Who says GA isn't trying to increase safety? The number of fatalities from general aviation accidents reached a 40-year low in 2007, according to statistics released by the NTSB on April 16. It also marked a 30-percent decrease from the previous year. There were 491 fatalities last year compared with 703 in 2006, although the total number of GA accidents increased from 1,518 to 1,631 for the same time period.

Pilot's Crib sheet
1. Reliable sources also report that Mountains have been known to hide in clouds
2. Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of takeoffs you make.
3. There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.



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