Minutes 18-6-15 - MBGC

MINUTES of the meeting of the
Murray Bridge Gliding Club
on Thursday 18th June 2015
held at 38 Brandreth St, Tusmore

present:   Rob W, Baylee R, BJ, Greg N., Emilis P., Lindsay T., Ray K., Peter S
apologies: nil

opened by President    7.45 pm

1.0  Minutes of April meeting
moved  Baylee  seconded Greg


1.1  Items arising

 1.1.1   Club SMS and Affiliation paperwork delivered to GFA
President submitted these to GFA. Copies are in the hangar on main table.
President will look at other club SMS, risk register to see whether updates to ours are required.              ROB

 1.1.2   SAGA Ops Club Audit  Saturday 13th June
CFI advises positive feedback; more detail reviews than in past; emphasis on spin checks elsewhere by each pilot.


2.0  Operations report

 2.1  Recommencement of operations and revised processes
Engine off landings trialled ok.  This will continue to be standard procedure, where also engine on for 'touch & go' without landing is available.

Club will continue to operate with 2 pilots on board         ALL PILOTS
to assist in engine temperature monitoring and management

 2.2  Lindsay T will be away 1st July, returns 8 weeks
Emilis can be contacted for flying -  0415 631 713
Steve will advise his availability to assist operations
Rob available for general contacts.

 2.2   new members - Mick Jones and Bob Coppi joined in June
Clem Greham may fly with MBGC in a few weeks time


3.0  Airworthiness

BJ manages web site; expenses to achieve latest update  approved  
moved  Rob, seconded Greg

FFQ is now now using Magnatec 10W 30, helps engine temps

replacement electronic temp unit coming   Peter to fit when it is to hand

(coming Wed working bee) will trial FFQ prop balance to then send unit back
BJ, Peter, Lindsay, Rob
Prop balance - borrowed from Nigel B., club a/c feels ok
VKR change to equipment set, no improvement in flight

oil change at 10 hours - pilots to report from log book

pilots to be very aware of operating engine temps including reduce power to stay at 180 deg or less
summer ops yet to be observed
Mods being chased for additional cooling.

BJ away early July for a week.


4.0  Treasurer report
current $12k in bank

Rob to photograph FFQ log book and email to Greg for pilot account updates
                  ROB

repair costs: engine/prop ($7k) covered by insurance (& $1.5k excess)
and club work credit claim ($3k labour), plus parts bills ($3k)(NB not all parts yet billed)

Club logbook - test flying/fettling and club audit treated as a cost to 'club'.

Accounts will now begin regular issue again.


5.0  CLUB SAFETY REVIEW
Delayed to next meeting, meanwhile Rob will circulate approved SMS to all members to read; then club can do 'risk register' and actual club safety review. ROB


6.0  Other business

6.1   enquiry by Peter Szell: Glenelg Probus club would like to know structure and costs of a group booking, introductory flights for a few people (how many can be catered for) - meeting discussion  needed

Meeting decided - Passenger flying on a non club flying day. Normal $150 for half hour;  
For organized group - $30pp to GFA, $100 group rate half hour,
lunch arranged by visitors, club provides tea/coffee and access to Windsock Lounge
group booking max 5 persons.  
value to club - $500.-       Peter to advise Probus


6.2   Emilis spoke to attendance at an Air Cadet briefing where Air Force emphasis on 'Competency Based Training' and standardised delivery/key words is likely to filter across to evolving GFA processes  as these fit the CASA power flying world view as well. And what this may mean in changes already being put in place (refresher training, procedure meetings, etc.) and pilot/club freedoms to fly.

6.3  advance notice - Incumbent CFI will transition by May 2017. Club to look for a succession CFI.
Note : GFA & SAGA moving to 5 year succession.

6.4  2014 AGM minutes - Incumbent airworthiness officer transition at 2015 AGM
BJ still happy to work on FFQ, but club will need new officer.

Insurance excess acceptance - form - onus of responsibility while under club pilot control –                 this form is currently handed to new members at join up by CFI.
enforcement is at discretion committee.      


Meeting close   9pm

Next meeting
AGM
29th August Saturday at the airfield
5.30pm dinner and AGM       ROB to cater