Chapter 14
San Diego, CA

Chapter News:

May 19th speaker - Barbara Schultz, author and historian will present a talk about Moye Stephens, who was an associate of Howard Hughes and Jack Northrup, and his aviation career.

Chapter 14's "Sister Chapter" - PFA Devon Strut

See "Calendar of Events" page for details of upcoming chapter programs

April newsletter now available for download on the Newsletter page.

Flying Report - April 21

Kevin Roche’s fly in breakfast was the hot spot Saturday morning at EAA Chapter 14, Brown Field. With help from Gene Lenard, Gary List, Chuck Stiles, and Scott Cadwell the menu was pancakes (blueberry or otherwise), sausage, eggs, French toast, and Belgium waffles. All this was served under ceiling of 100’, light mist, even the rotating beacon was hard to spot. Finally as the monthly members meeting was starting at 1000 hours the weather cleared and a flock of waiting aircraft came flying in.

Larry Rothrock opened the meeting with Ray Cote leading off with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Pete Grootendorst, Safety Director cautioned to be alert for bird nests under the cowl as this was the active nesting season. Ryan commented on the space between hangars 1 and 2 (hangar 1½) it has been cleared and is being rehabbed for the Young Eagle simulator installation. Volunteers are needed for roofing, drywall installation, flooring, etc. Also volunteers are needed by Chuck Stiles for rebuilding hangar 4, the T-hangar under construction.

Steve Prentice commented on the re-registering of aircraft underway by the FAA and noted that by filling out the Change of Address form on the registration and paying $5, it seemed to accomplish that also and a new date was set for re-registering in the future. Otherwise be alert to the requirement and be sure to re-register when notified, or on your due date, in order to insure continuing insurance coverage. Joe Russo commented on the coming fly in/camp out and discussed the possibility of a Borrego Springs operation.

Kerry Powell introduced our program speaker Shawn Moore a retired senior ATC controller whose topic was “Changes in the LA Terminal Area Chart”. Changes on the latest chart occurred due to increased police, news, and rescue helicopter traffic conflicts at low altitudes used by general aviation corridor traffic transversing the area and flight training at the various airports within the area.

Donna Ryan fed some 40 diners with her famous sherried meatballs, Mexi-corn, green salad, and ice cream. She introduced Bob Friedgen, father of our former member Clark Friedgen. Bob has donated a substantial sum in his son’s name for developing the Young Eagle simulator program. Perennial award winner, Joe Priblo received the award for the best Beechcraft at the 54th Annual Cactus Fly-In March 2&3, 2012 at Casa Grande, AZ for his Bonanza.

Keep 'em flyin' BobO

Hangar 1 1/2 being prepped for Young Eagle and simulator area

Shawn Moore, retired ATC and CFI, CFII explained the nuances of the new LA TAC

Scott Cadwell turns the pancakes just right

Joe Pribilo again wins an award with his Bonanza

Chapter 14 Photo Album

San Diego Fairy Shrimp

Fairy Shrimp--Wikipedia article

Lot's of things are going on at Chapter 14; several aircraft are under construction at the chapter facilities, we are continuing to fly Young Eagles each month (2nd Saturday), and we still serve the best $3 lunch in town--  every Saturday at 11:30 in Hangar 1.  I understand there's also lots of activity on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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