Welcome to the September/October 2002 Issue of the Trim Tab. 

 

This month, a number of important topics are covered.  Please make note of the meeting notices, dates, locations and times.  Also, keep up-to-date on the daily goings on by checking COFANET.  If you are not a member of this Yahoo group, please contact Bob McKinlay to get your email address added to the list.  -Ed

 

 


By Laws Changes

 

Enclosed with your statement this month, you will find a corrected page 10 & 11 of the recent by laws change.  The page 11 paragraph that was removed resulted from an error in printing.  For your information and repeating Bob Beymer¡¯s message, these by laws changes were approved with only four members dissenting. 

 


Upcoming Elections for 2003

 

Our annual election of officers will be held in November 2002 at the general membership meeting.  At that time, we must elect a President, Vice President and two Trustees.  As provided in the new by laws, nominations may be made at or prior to an election.  If prior to election, you should address your nomination to Bob Beymer.  A somewhat unusual instance has occurred in that Rick Tressler was appointed to replace Brian Kennedy who resigned this post.  Brian was elected last November (2001) to a two-year term.  In that Rick was not elected by the general membership, he has agreed to stand for formal election and has been nominated for Trustee.  G. Scott Huber is the other Trustee whose term will expire in December 2002.

 

In addition to the elections, general club business will be discussed.

 

Dues and Dry Time

 

As previously announced, the Trustees are working hard at revising the pricing policy of COFA.  It would be premature at this writing to discuss the full details as we are still considering a number of options.  Both the long and short-term effects are being examined.  Hopefully, a full proposal will be made at the next Trustees meeting.  Feel free to attend.

 


Plane Wash & Wax

 

The fall wash and wax ¡°parties¡± will be held on October 19th and 26th this year.  This is most important, as we need a good wash and wax to get through the winter.  If we encounter bad weather the wash will be held on the following Saturday.  This may put us into November if we get bad weather, but it is a job that must be done.

 

Prior to a wash and wax, the bellies of the aircraft must be degreased.  This is usually accomplished during the week before wash day.  Volunteers are needed to carry out this task, otherwise the planes can¡¯t be washed and waxed.  At last check a week or so ago, the bellies did not look real bad, but they still need to be done.  It takes 1 – 2 hours to do one plane depending on how much oil, dirt etc. has collected.

 

  In the past, turnout has been light and with fewer members on site, it takes longer to get the job done.  These are your aircraft and they need your attention.  Sign up with Rick Tressler for degrease and/or wash wax via email at k8svrick@yahoo.com or phone at 614-262-7692.  Send him email or phone him to advise if you will be participating. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Membership Roster Survey

 

Enclosed with this month¡¯s statement is a survey needed to secure and publish to members, OSU Airport and Avemco, information about the membership.  Please fill it out completely and return promptly to Bill Hamm with your payment and save a stamp.  We would really like to have to have this updated information by 10/15.  Once collected, the information will be compiled into an updated roster and copies will be ready for distribution by the general membership meeting.

 

 


1697X

 

At this time, no members have come forth with any offers to purchase this great airplane.  As a result, it will now be offered to anyone who is interested in buying it.  Rick Tressler and Frank Craft did a great job on the advertisement flyer which will be displayed at various airports.  All interested parties should contact Bob Beymer at 614-565-5182 or by email at rbeymer@insight.rr.com. 

 

Ohio¡¯s New Airport

 

When was the last time you heard of an new airport opening anywhere in the U.S.?  Okay, besides DIA.  The Bellefontaine Regional Airport opened this past August, just a scat 4 miles form the old Bellefontaine Municipal Airport.

 

This past Sunday, the wife and I headed that way to have a look-see in 12BC.  Interestingly, no one seems to have any information on the airport except the airport personnel themselves.  Apparently, the FAA just isn¡¯t used to opening airports very much, so the passing of information has taken an unusually long time and the airport management is fairly well frustrated in their attempts to get it ¡°on the map¡±, literally.

 

For those of you interested in taking a trip up there, here¡¯s some basic information about the airport that will assist in getting there.

 

Name – Bellefontaine Regional Airport (4F5)

Airport Phone Number - 937-593-8210 

Identifier – 4F5

Elev. – 1123¡¯ msl

Runways – 25 / 7  -  5000 x 100 Asphalt

Traffic – Left pattern, both runways

Traffic Pattern Alt. – 2100¡¯ MSL all acft

Unicom / CTAF – 1 2 2 . 8 Mhz

 

Additional information can be obtained by calling the airport at the number above.  There appears t be ASOS/AWOS on field, but I did not get the frequency.

 

According to the airport personnel I spoke with, the full blown information should appear in FAA publications, such as Sectionals and AFD with the 3 October printing.

 

As a safety note, be advised, BOTH Bellefontaine REGIONAL as well as Bellefontaine MUNICIPAL are in operation.  When making calls inbound and outbound, it is recommended using the full airport name to minimize confusion.  Just calling ¡°Bellefontaine Traffic¡± could become a problem

–        Rick Tressler

 

 


For Your Calendar. . .

 

Trustee Meeting – Sunday, October 20th 4:00 p.m. old OSU Tower/terminal building.

 

General Membership Meeting – Sunday, November 10th 4:00 p.m., OSU Aero Lab, 2300 West Case Rd.  Just west of the airport entrance.

 

Plane Wash & Wax – Saturdays, October 19th and 26th.  8:00 a.m. – Meet at Hangar D-5.