Doors open at 6pm and the meeting begins at 7pm.
Come early. The VFW allows us to use the Hall free of charge, so help support them by ordering food from the kitchen and your favorite beverage from the bar. Every Tuesday is “Taco Tuesday” at the VFW.
IMC Club will meet immediately following the meeting – usually around 8pm.
Here is a recap of Tuesday's (1/7/25) meeting:
In Attendance: Noah Bella, Steve DeBrosse, Ray Ebner, Ken Hagan, Tommy Hagan, Steve Janowski, Paul Koziol, Vicki Koziol, Rob Krane, Lucas Krejsa, Ryan Majhi, Sandra Maurer, Mike McCoy, Sue McCoy, Anne Morrison, Matthew Morrison, Chris Robinson, Brian Safran, Donald Sarian, Robin Sarian, David Vidovich, Jim Yurichak
Guest Speaker - Ryan Majhi
- Ryan Majhi, student at Kent State University, presented on the CubeSat Launch Initiative. The NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative provides opportunities for small satellite developers to conduct space missions. The program enables CubeSat developers from various organizations, including educational institutions, non-profits, and government, to access space.
- The Kent State CubeSat project seeks to send multispectral and hyperspectral cameras into space to monitor the algae blooms on the Great Lakes. The team is targeting a launch in the 2028-29 timeframe, likely aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle.
- KSU's team is divided into groups working on Guidance/Navigation/Control, Software, Structures/Thermals/Mechanisms, Communications, Payload, and Power.
Old Business
Ray Aviation Scholarship
- Noah Bella, 2024 Scholar, reported that his Private Pilot checkride is scheduled for February 4th, weather permitting.
- Scholarship Coordinator Sue McCoy announced that the chapter received confirmation that it has been awarded two 2025 Ray Scholarships. Scholars must be ages 16-19 upon the date of award. Each Ray Scholar will receive $12,000 towards flight training and materials.
- The target is to have candidates selected by 3/31/25, so that the chapter can process the applications with EAA and get candidates' flight training started as soon as possible in the spring.
- Past candidates who were previously not selected are encouraged to re-apply provided that they still meet eligibility requirements (age 16-19 at time of award, able to obtain an FAA 3rd-class medical certificate, and have not yet flown solo.)
- Scholarship applications are due to Sue McCoy by March 15, 2025. Please email Sue at: sdefauw1@gmail.com
Young Eagles Program
- Young Eagles Coordinator Mike McCoy will check with EAA regarding Chapter 1252's points balance.
- Further details to follow on 2025 Young Eagles program events.
Air Academy 2025
- Mike McCoy reported that two applications/nominations were received: Liam Wacker for the younger age bracket and Matthew Morrison for the older age bracket.
- Motions were raised to approve Liam's and Matthew's nominations for Chapter 1252 sponsorship and funding. Both motions passed without objection.
Build and Fly Radio Controlled Aircraft Program
- Program participant Matthew Morrison explained that the build process began with classroom instructionstarting on the four forces of flight. The team then divided into teams to work on various components of the model airplane.
- The team is also working on test-flying the practice airplane in preparation to fly the model airplane upon its completion.
- Build and Fly Coordinator Rob Krane reported that the school group could use some additional batteries. Anne Morrison noted that Keystone High School may be able to purchase them on behalf of the Air & Space Club involved with the build program.
- The club at Keystone has reported interest in building additional radio-controlled aircraft in the future.
New Business
Sun and Fun 2025/AirVenture 2025
- Mike McCoy suggested that the chapter members share any plans to attend Sun and Fun (April) and/or AirVenture.
Treasurer's Report
- Treasurer Katie Hancheck provided a written update to President Ray Ebner in advance of the meeting. Chapter 1252's account balance is $8,656.28, following the return of the remaining 2023 Ray Scholar funds ($4,120.00) and the 2025 chapter renewal/insurance dues ($477.00)
- There will be a new method of electronic payment of local Chapter 1252 dues ($20/year.) Katie Hancheck will provide further details in February.
Flying Start Program
- Rob Krane suggested that Chapter 1252 sponsor a Flying Start Program in 2025. The Flying Start Program is similar to Young Eagles, but is for adults ages 18 and up. Chapter 1252 has participated in the past.
- EAA provides the chapter with a video presentation to show to participants, followed by introductory flights. Ray Ebner offered to fly participants.
Chapter Guest Speakers
- Rob Krane has a speaker who may be able to present in February.
- Additional future speakers include a Commemorative Air Force contact (via Rob Krane) and a FAA Air Traffic Control contact (via Anne Morrison.)
- Ideas for future speakers are always welcomed.
January Chapter Video
Due to technical issues, the chapter video was not shown during the meeting. The summary (and video link) are below.
- 2024 Look Back
- 2025 Outlook
Meeting adjourned.
IMC Club
Question: You’re flying in IMC, nearing the airport where you plan to enter a hold and then complete an instrument approach when your vacuum system fails, causing your gyro-powered instruments to falter. What ATC services can you implement in this scenario?
Answer: In general, you can (and should!) declare an emergency, which gives you priority handling with ATC. In particular, you might also request delaying vectors (rather than attempt a partial panel hold) while you sort out the situation and prepare for an instrument approach. Among the various services available, ATC can also provide no-gyro vectors for an approach, or in some cases, provide an Approach Surveillance Radar (ASR) or Precision Approach Radar (PAR) approach.
Reference: AIM 6-1-2
The video scenario was not shown due to technical issues. It may be viewed at the February meeting time permitting.
Steve DeBrosse
Secretary, EAA Chapter 1252
