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Minutes of the
June 2014 meeting of the
Murray Bridge Gliding Club Inc.
held on Thursday June 5 2014
at 38 Brandreth St, Tusmore
1.0 meeting open 8pm President opens meeting
present: Greg, Emilis, Lindsay, Ray, Peter, Baylee, Bob, Rob
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2.0 Minutes of April meeting
accepted moved Ray seconded Greg
2.1 Matters arising
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may purchase, subject to fit to their mount adapter
3.0 Aircraft maintenance report
FFQ has been 2 months out of the air: Conditions to engine no.4 rear cylinder wear include
Engine overheated, Pilot not monitoring CHT. Oil leak from gallery plug repaired
Fuel – use fresh fuel ALL
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use metal ‘jerry’ for storage
Internet information confirms 98 fuel loses performance in unsealed open and plastic containers in only several weeks.
3.1 FFQ further work to do –
underside to be cleaned of oil leak (an engine through stud is leaking oil and needs Limbach agents approval before repair initiated.
cooling mods to be done Baylee to ask Steve’s availability to guide works BAYLEE
first mod – air in cowl in micro balloon Emilis to look at Saturday
then later add under surface air extract juggle
Air Cadets
They were able to accommodate reduced numbers with motorgliders from Stonefield and Gawler.
Their own aircraft come in September for camp use; but likely to still have need for service providers for day to day flying
5.0 MBGC logo President to circulate full colour to all for use as preferred letter head ROB
6.0 CFI report
Scouts advise their motorgliding is at Pallamana 22 nd August? they will organise
President give CFI Bill Antell’s email address to pass on ROB
FFQ operations : Engine temperature – currently temperature rises rapidly on climb power
aim for max 190 deg C CHT
currently in run-
climb at 60 kts fine pitch and less revs, + level flight to cool
coarse pitch only in true cruise with low revs
6.1 spin checks – pilots are encouraged to arrange attend another club to fulfil this requirement in compliance of requirements
7.0 Treasurers report
Greg has investigated -
7.1 annual accounts soon members to be advised GREG
8.0 President
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owned by Bob & Baylee President has viewed – it is in disrepair – to be useable needs rebuild such works need approvals from airfield owner
President to approach Bill Antell about replacement work
9.0 GFA issues
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9.1 upcoming GFA Safety Seminar – 21 June Waikerie ALL
10. Any Other Business
10.1 Peter was asked to investigate LED strip cylinder head alert gauge.
10.2 Bob asked that members provide movie footage for Web site if available.
1980s Black Springs film has been seen however minimal coverage pertaining to club activities and members. Cost of 16mm to digital conversion is approx $150. A dubious cost outlay.
current activities can be filmed. more relevant Lindsay
meeting closed 9.40pm
NOTE ALL:
next meeting AGM + General Meeting
Pallamana Airfield Windsock Lounge
Saturday 2nd August 2014 5pm