November 2016 The Ultralight Squadron of America Newsletter Published monthly by the Ultralight Squadron of America, Perris Valley Airpark, Perris, California. USA OFFICERS Larry Preston President (951) 834-3022 John Kratz Vice President 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 Doug Bauer Sergeant-At-Arms (415) 260-4863 LES SEYMOUR Ultralog Editor President s Message Hello fellow members I am blown away by all the activity we did for the month of October! The first event took place on October 1 st. Not only was it our meeting day, it was also the day of the World Ultralight Fly In. WUFI originated in 2015 and October 1 st was the selected date. On that date, any pilot flying an Ultralight, light sport or open-air aircraft throughout the world would record their flight. Once everyone submitted, their flights, it will be totaled and recorded in the Genius World Book of Records. I would like to thank Jim Shepherd for informing us about the WUFI. As a result, seven members of our club participated in the WUFI event, and their names were submitted for the record. During the meeting I could not help but feel grateful for the membership s enthusiasm in getting the improvements to the clubhouse and airpark completed. Also, some welldeserving members were nominated for the Stan Hauxhurst Award. On Saturday October 8 th, several members helped clean up the airpark. In addition, Doug Bauer along with his employee repaired the clubhouse deck and installed a new cover. I also wish to thank Bob & Bob for the great BBQ in the afternoon. Although we did not finish the cleanup in the time that we had, we did however make a significant impact. I would like to thank Joe Micalizzi and John Kratz for representing our club at Brackett Airport on the 16 th. Joe was gracious to offer his hanger to help advertise our club to the public. John did a great job in creating a poster explaining what our club has to offer and also provided pictures of our members flying. All of the above events could not have happened unless our membership got involved. Everyone who participated not only enjoyed the event, but also benefited by its success. I look forward to many events like these in the future. The question is; are you willing to participate in the next club s endeavor? I hope so. The success of our club depends upon it. Until next time, see you in the air! Larry SKYCOP Preston
THE ULTRALOG November 2016 Secretary s Report for October 1, 2016 The President called the meeting called to order at 10:06. Officers present are Larry Preston, Jim Farthing, Mike King, and John Kratz. Jim Shepherd presented the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance. After the pledge he asked for a brief moment of silence in remembrance of those members, family and friends who are no longer with us. Individual introductions were made by each member and guest attending. Guests: Andy Sanders and Brian Poff. OFFICER REPORTS President: The President welcomed the members and visitors. Secretary: The Secretary called for a motion from the floor to approve the September 2016 minutes as published in the Ultralog. Treasurer: The Treasurer gave the financial report for August. The President called for a motion to approve the Treasurer s report; so approved. Sgt-at-Arms: Nothing to report. OTHER REPORTS: 1. Calendar Review (President): October 8 Field Day clean-up, deck repair starting 8 AM, breakfast donuts, lunch on the club 12 noon October 8 San Diego Ultralight Club Fly-In October 16 Bracket Field Air Show (Possible Perris Booth) (Sunday) November 5 Club Meeting Vote Stan Hauxhurst Recipient 2. Competition (Leo Minnie): There were two pilot competitors: First Place 7 pts Gary Pittman Second Place 4 pts Mike Porter 3. Safety (Bob Chase): Bob reports he will be grounding himself for six months for health reasons that prevent him from flying. Bob reminded us that aircraft accidents are still to frequent even today. It is our responsibility Page 2
November 2016 THE ULTRALOG as pilots to fly safe. Don t become a statistic. He recommended that we (even ultralight pilots) fly once a year with a CFI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Status of the field cameras: John Mock will trouble shoot club router for problems next weekend during field clean-up. 2. Refurbishing the club house deck cover is set as is the field clean-up. 3. The membership voted to install John Kratz as club Vice President to replace Joe Micalizzi. 4. The membership voted to install Mike King as club Treasurer to replace Gary Pittman. 5. The Membership Committee has tabled advertising the club at the Brackett Field fly-in because of not enough time to prepare. A committee meeting will be held after the November club meeting. 6. A picnic table and viewing area in the tie-down across from the Bingonna will be established. NEW BUSINESS 1. Nominations for Stan Hauxhurst Award are MIKE KING, BOB BAKER, JOHN KRATZ, and JOHN MOCK. Voting will be at the November meeting. 2. Richard Lefebvere volunteered to take over the job of Web Master. 3. John Miller proposed a club overnight at El Mirage dry lake bed or other amendable club outing to practice engine out landing. The Board will give John s idea consideration. 4. The current web address for the field cameras is usuacameras.hopto.org: 83 (bingonnacam), 86 (dolliecam), 88 (southcam) or 89 (northcam). The new camera is currently bingonnacam for which you will be advised to download a driver for. PROGRAM No program scheduled The meeting was adjourned at 10:475 am. Page 3
THE ULTRALOG November 2016 Club Field Day Saturday Oct 8 was Club field day. There were two main projects 1) repair the club house deck cover, and 2) clean-up the junk and debris around the field. John and Lois Mock were at the field Thursday night and John spent Friday working on getting his hangar fixed-up. Marcie and I came out Friday night and spent the night with them ready to go to work Saturday am. First thing was Doug Bauer and his crew (of one) arriving at 7 am to start working on the deck; second thing was Larry Preston arriving with donuts to start the day. Bob Baker already had the coffee pot on and Bob VanPatten there. Jim Shepherd and Frank Mamone were whacking tumble weeds as was I while it was still cool out. Mike King repaired three florescent lights. Then the Airport s skip-loader arrived and Larry, I, Jim, Frank and John began loading the tractor bucket with rock, boards and trash lots of rock, boards and trash. The airport said they wanted the unused bath house across from the Bingonna and Mark Borman s shed which they will move. Doug and his helper were a two man show and only received moral support from the rest of us. John Kratz worked all morning and helped with sitting up lunch at 1 pm. Time for everyone to relax. Doug and crew continued to work through to 5 pm; I helped (watched) John Mock work the afternoon online with the internet provider to get our internet fixed. It turned out the problem was on the internet provider s end. When we left around 4 pm the field cameras were up and running. It was a long day and a lot of people turned out to help. We still need another clean-up day to finish the tumble weeds, paint the club house deck, make some needed repairs to the club house and get the bees out of our stage shed. It was a good hard days work but the field and the club house look great. Thanks to all who participated. Page 4
November 2016 THE ULTRALOG Club Field Day The show must go on. SKYCOP (And his amazing stories) SKYCOP knew how important this day was. For the past week he had cleaned, waxed and polished every inch of his plane in preparation for this day. What was so special about this day? Why it was the Hemet Ryan Air Show and all of his family and friends would be there! While the other USA pilots were getting their planes ready, SKYCOP just stood there admiring what a great job he had done. Everything was perfect and in its proper place. I bet I could get 1 st place, thought SKYCOP. After all, in his eyes he had the best looking plane in the airpark. When it was time to get ready to fly, SKYCOP walked up to his plane and turned the switch on to start the engine. Nothing. Not even a sputter or pop or anything. SKYCOP tried again. Nothing. Oh, the horror of it. All that work and the darn thing won t start. SKYCOP didn t have time to figure out why the engine starter didn t work. He just had to get the engine started. After checking to make sure there was adequate fuel, SKYCOP began to start the engine by using the hand pulley. Pull after pull after pull and still NOTHING! All of the other pilots were waiting. Their planes were ready to go, and they couldn t be late for the time slot that allowed them to land at Hemet. No matter how many times SKYCOP pulled on the pulley, the engine would not start. Soon other pilots arrived to help SKYCOP. Is the engine flooded? Did you check the spark plugs? How about the ignition wires? How about this or that? By this time SKYCOP was all out of ideas. However, a pilot arrived with some starter fluid and said, If this doesn t work, nothing will. With a healthy squirt and a forceful pull of the starter rope, the engine began to sputter, pop and cough. A few more turns of the propeller and the engine finally cleared itself and was running smoothly. Let s go! shouted SKYCOP, and the world famous Ultralight Squadron of America pilots took off for the Hemet Ryan Airshow. The flight there was one of (Continued on page 6) Page 5
THE ULTRALOG November 2016 (Continued from page 5) the smoothest SKYCOP had flown. Blue clear skies with a mild temperature made the trip memorable. After landing at the airport, the USA pilots were escorted to their assigned tie down area. Once the planes were secured, all of the pilots began to prepare their planes for the display. The air show host provided chairs and banners along with placards for the pilots to place on their planes. As SKYCOP began preparing his plane to be displayed he looked at the tail, and immediately went into shock. It was all SKYCOP could do to keep from collapsing. To his disbelief was a large spot of oil on the vertical stabilizer. Not just one, but hundreds of oil spots! Oil was EVERYWHERE!!! It was on the fuselage, on the rudder, on the elevator, on the propeller, it was EVERYWHERE! It was too much for SKYCOP to bear, and he almost fainted. But the horror would intensify. As he stood there, another USA pilot pointed out some large oil spots on SKYCOP s flight suit. Oil was on his flight suit, on his scarf, and on top of his flight helmet. Tears began to form in his eyes. A deep depression began to overwhelm him. SOMEBODY HELP ME! cried SKYCOP. But there was nothing anyone could do. I m doomed, thought SKYCOP. All that hard work to make his plane the prettiest, the cleanest and most beautiful came to a screeching end. Bummer, said an onlooker. Too bad, said another. Looks like crap, said a USA pilot. SKYCOP was mortified. All of his efforts were dashed upon the rocks. There was nothing he could do. As he just stood there in bewilderment, someone shouted, Just don t stand there, let s get to work! SKY- COP turned to see his fellow USA pilots next to him with cleaning fluids and towels. Couldn t stand to see you cry, said one pilot, Besides, you make us look bad, laughed another. So, with the help of the other pilots, SKYCOP was able to clean up his plane before the show began. The oil stains on his flight suit? Well, the oil had to stay. So throughout the day SKYCOP would explain he got the stains through his heroic attempts to start the plane s temperamental engine. At the end of the day SKYCOP realized he had learned a valuable lesson. It was his prideful attitude that needed to be corrected. It was pride that made him feel superior towards others, and it was pride that made him want to get all of the attention. SKYCOP looked at himself and acknowledged how foolish he had been. He was also thankful for the other USA pilots who helped him clean up his plane. SKYCOP never forgot that day and the lesson he learned. He vowed never to do that again. Well, at least till the next one. As with all of SKYCOP s stories, they are 90% true. Page 6
November 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 7
The Ultralight Squadron of America Newsletter November 2016 Les Seymour 2271 Audrey Court Fallbrook, CA 92028 Competition & Meeting Saturday November 5, 2016 Please submit any information, events, things to brag about, funny anecdotes, etc. to be included in the next issue of the Ultralog by November 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.