April 2016 The Ultralight Squadron of America Newsletter Published monthly by the Ultralight Squadron of America, Perris Valley Airpark, Perris, California. USA OFFICERS Gary Pittman President (714) 448-7668 Frank Mamone Vice President (909) 659-6545 Jim Farthing Secretary (760) 213-4056 Mike King Treasurer (951) 265-8169 Make checks out to: EVUPA Mail dues to: 9175 Bonita Drive Cherry Valley, CA 92223 Jim Shepherd Sergeant-At-Arms (951) 443-8317 LES SEYMOUR Ultralog Editor (760) 731-9629 skyranger4les@sbcglobal.net President s Message Greetings Club Members: Spring is here and with it comes a lot of club activities. First on our list is our own fly-in at the April meeting. A potluck, flying competition, club meeting and more flying are scheduled for the day. I would like to invite everyone to come and bring your family and friends. In the March addition of EAA Sport Aviation, there is an article about an Ultralight chapter in Champaign, Illinois. The article is about the secrets to the club s success and how they attract new members. Their secret is Food, Family and Flying. Heck we ve known that for over 30 yrs. The main theme of the article was in order to be a successful club, you need all three: food family and flying, which pretty much describes our club. (Maybe they should write about us.) The point I want to make is to thank each and every one of you for making our club one of the best in the country. Because of your involvement and dedication, our club has been in existence for over 30 years. That is a fantastic track record. Let s continue to plan for more flying events, especially if it involves food and family. As we enter spring, I encourage everyone to give his or her aircraft a thorough inspection before flying. Don t put off any repairs until later because bad things can happen now. Look forward to see you at the April club meeting. Fly safe, fly often.
THE ULTRALOG April 2016 Secretary s Report for March 5, 2015 Meeting called to order at 9:55. Officers present are Gary Pittman, Frank Mamone, Mike King, Jim Farthing, and Jim Shepherd Guests: Bill Rohland; Bob Broderick; Ray Toews; David Killion; Jim Zieman; Vaughn DeHart (CFI) President: Called the March meeting to order. He welcomed members and visitors. President called for a motion to approve February minutes as published in the Ultralog; so approved. Treasurer: Gave financial report for February; President called for a motion to approve; so approved. Sgt-at-Arms: No new changes. OLD BUSINESS 1. Hangar move from the east side of the road has been approved by the Airport. Quick Covers has reportedly agreed to tear-down, move and rebuild the hangars on the west side for $1000 per hangar. The Airport indicated they want this done soon so they can clear the area east of the road for parking. There are currently three member owned hangars on the east side and one trailer to be moved. People are notified; it is up ;to individual owners to get together and make it happen. 2. Cameras are up and running thanks to John Mock. The club authorized John Mock to buy a new dollies camera to replace the existing defective camera. In work, John will get the new camera. 3. Doug Bauer has provided proofs of possible club shirt designs. The club membership present left it to the Board to approve the new club shirt design; Doug Bauer to provide proofs. 4. Fly-out to Borrego Valley Airport has been rescheduled to March 18, 19. 5. John Kratz submitted his bioagraphy. 6. Club photo of Joe Micalizzi was taken. 7. The Stan Hauxhurst prize Club Jacket was presented to Leo Minnie. OTHER REPORTS: 1. Calendar Review (President): April 2 Next club meeting and Perris Club Fly-in May 7 Club Meeting Nominate new board members 2. Committee Reports: None Page 2
April 2016 THE ULTRALOG 3. Safety: Bob Chase is back and in rare form. Discussed what it means to be a pilot with a female in a bar. 4. Competition (Leo Minnie): Six pilot competitors: First Place 16 pts Gary Pittman and Doug Bauer Second Place 13 pts Mike Porter Third Place 12 pts Bryan Harmon Fourth Place 6 pts Les Seymour and Lloyd McFarlane NEW BUSINESS 1. Borrego Valley fly-out is on. John Kratz and Joe Micalizzi to provide logistics for the fly-out. Flyers committed to go are Doug Bauer, Gary Pittman and Leo Minnie. 2. The club will have an annual fly-in April 2. There will be no club meeting that day. There is an abbreviated operations play for that day. 3. There was no club action regarding an activity schedule for 2016 4. The February minutes were corrected to reflect Bob Baker s mother was 101 years old at the time of her passing. Upside we get to put up with Bob for a long time. PROGRAM New local CFI with a Quicksilver Sport 2s certified for Ultralight and sport pilot certification. His name is Vaughn DeHart. He flies the Ultralight out of Fullerton Airport. He will give ultralight flight training through solo. Contact Vaughn at phone 424-212-4046 or email vdehrt@gmail.com to schedule flight training. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 am Page 3
THE ULTRALOG April 2016 CFI Vaughn DeHart Our club now has access to a Certified Flight Instructor with an Ultralight Trainer certified by the FAA for Ultralight and light sport pilot training and certification. His plane is a Quicksilver Sport 2S certified as Special Light Sport for Training. The plane is hangared at Fullerton Airport. Vaughn visited our club at the March meeting and gave a brief introductory talk about himself and his training philosophy. He is qualified to teach and certify GA and Light Sport pilots and he will have a training syllabus for Ultralight Part 103 pilots available. This can allow wannabe Ultralight pilots to get the basic knowledge and experience in an actual Ultralight trainer. Vaughn can be contacted at vdehart@gmail.com or 424-212-4026 for more information or to schedule a flight. The 22nd annual World s Smallest Air Show will be held Saturday May 28 & Sunday May 29, 2016 from 8 AM until 2 PM. We hope that you will be able to participate this year. RV s can stay at the airport. If you come to stay the weekend, you can come a day or two earlier. There will be a potluck BBQ on Saturday evening for pilots and special guests. You can check out our weather at http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/ getforecast?query=93544 Update are available on our Facebook page Brian Ranch I Page 4
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THE ULTRALOG April 2016 John Kratz Bio Born in San Jose, CA 2/21/39 Married Faye Weeks Kratz, 5 children, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. US Army Reserve 1956-58 active duty commissioned 2 nd Lt. US Army Artillery. Attended San Jose State College, Orange Coast College, no degrees. Worked for HB Oil Company, Pacific Telephone Co., Newport Beach Fire Department as a Captain 15 yrs, Self employed as Water Well Drilling Contractor/Consultant Groundwater Data, Inc. Presently semi-retired. President of The California Groundwater Association 2009, 2010. First flight instruction on 1/15/1980 in a Cessna 152, first solo flight in Cessna 152 on 3/24/1980. Instruction in Gobosh Light Sport at Ryan Field 7/10/2009. Instruction in Hornet Light Sport at Gillespie Field 11/1/2015. Purchased Hangar 16 at Perris Valley Ultralight Park 12/8/2015. Purchased Quicksilver MXL Sport 12/19/15 Page 6
April 2016 THE ULTRALOG Ultralight Club Fly-out to Borrego Valley Airport March 18 Jim, thanks for the help. We had a great time; Leo, Gary and I were the only flyers. John, Joe and Bill came out as ground support. Jim Shepherd also came out for the day. Small group but we still had a good relaxing time. Weather was almost perfect, a little wind during the day which still allowed for a late Friday afternoon flight to Ocotillo. Good that Borrego had remote operated runway lights as we got back a little late. Flight back Saturday morning after breakfast was also perfect weather with a slight tail wind. Doug Bauer It's been an enjoyable weekend doing support for our Ultralight Club. The pilots slept under the stars...i felt guilty in the RV! John Kratz, "Support Team Leader" was up early getting everyone breakfast and coffee. Next year John and I plan to fly our own planes to Borrego Valley Airport. I have to admit the steep descent into the valley through winding mountain roads was inspirational even in an RV. It was even better in a plane! Joe Micalizzi Friday morning was overcast at Perris and Corona. Perris planes and vehicles departed at 10 AM and Leo left Corona 30 minutes later. Pilots and ground crew had a great weekend at Borrego Valley Airport. Friday evening everyone elected to eat at the Airport Restaurant instead of cooking. Joe drove to Borrego and got coffee and breakfast for everyone. Special thanks to the ground crew for supporting the event. Special thanks to Vicki Cole and team at Borrego Airport for their airport service. Page 7
THE ULTRALOG April 2016 John Kratz and Joe Micallizi Present Awards At the March meeting new club members John Kratz and Joe Micallizi aka Skycam Joe presented two awards for appreciation to two long standing members John Karevoll and Mike King. John Karavoll made his aircraft available for flight familiarization and Mike King for providing technical knowledge, advice and help in preparing their new (to them) ultralights ready for flight. John Karevoll and Mike King contributed much personal time in mentoring and supporting John and Joe. A plaque was given to John Karevoll saying A Man s Home is His Castle But a Hangar is His Sanctuary. Mike King s plaque is a piece of old siding that says Mike King Hangar Mechanic on Duty. Thanks to all four for carrying the club spirit. Page 8
April 2016 THE ULTRALOG JANUARY 2 or 9 MEETING FEBRUARY 6 MEETING 12 BORREGO SPRINGS (ON HOLD) 27 LAKE WOHLFORD FLY-OUT? MARCH 5 MEETING 12 BREAKFAST FLIGHT 18-19 BORREGO SPRINGS APRIL MAY JUNE JULY 2 FLY-IN NO MEETING 9 BREAKFAST FLIGHT 7 MEETING-NOMINATE OFFICERS 14 BREAKFAST FLIGHT 27-29 BRIAN RANCH? 4 MEETING / VOTE NEW OFFICERS 11 BREAKFAST FLIGHT 9 MEETING / INSTALL NEW OFFICERS 16 BREAKFAST FLIGHT AUGUST 6 MEETING / PROPOSE BY-LAW CHANGES 13 BREAKFAST FLIGHT SEPTEMBER 10 MEETING / VOTE BY-LAW CHANGES 17 BREAKFAST FLIGHT OCTOBER 1 MEETING/NOMINATE STAN HAUXHURST 8 LAKE WOHLFORD OR SAN DIEGO FLY-IN? NOVEMBER 5 MEETING / VOTE STAN HAUXHURST 12 BREAKFAST FLIGHT DECEMBER 3 CHRISTMAS PARTY/PRESENT STAN HAUXHURST AWARD 10 BREAKFAST FLIGHT Page 9
The Ultralight Squadron of America Newsletter April 2016 Les Seymour 2271 Audrey Court Fallbrook, CA 92028 Competition Fly-In & Pot Luck Saturday April 2, 2016 Please submit any information, events, things to brag about, funny anecdotes, etc. to be included in the next issue of the Ultralog by February 15 Send them snail-mail to: Les Seymour, 2271 Audrey Court, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Or email to: skyranger4les@sbcglobal.net and put ULTRALOG in the subject line. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE ULTRALOG BY MAIL OR IF YOU WOULD PREFER TO VIEW IT ONLINE AT www.ultralightsquadron.org.