FMFC FLYER
The Fort Myers Flying Club
NEWSLETTER
Sebring
U.S. Sport
Aviation
Expo
JAN 14-17
2015
Sebring, FL
Inside this issue:
President’s Message ....... 1
Calendar of Events .......... 2
Study Group ................... 3
Board Meeting Notes ...... 3
Pinch Hitter Program ...... 4
Ground School ................ 4
Glad you asked ............... 5
Maintenance report ........ 5
Contact........................... 6
LAST MONTH
Aircraft hours:
3521Q
944CC
9490X
TOTAL
39.1
36.3
40.7
116.1
Top Flyers:
Derek Slabosz11.1
Dale Givens
9.1
Alex Petrikas 6.3
January 2015
President’s Message
The FORT MYERS FLYING CLUB
by Dean Martin
During the General Meeting in December I was elected to serve on your Board
of Directors and at the organizational Board of Directors meeting I was elected
to serve as your President for 2015. Thank you for this opportunity.
Our Board of Directors is comprised of 11 members and terms are 3 years. 4
members are elected on 2 successive years and 3 members the year following.
At the next election that will be held at the December 2015 meeting we will be
electing 3 Board members. This is your club and it is not too early to consider
serving on your Board of Directors.
I would like to recognize the departing members of our Board; Larry Kirchner,
David Burns, Larry Denmark and President Terry Voorhees for their service to
the club. Because of their efforts in addition to the remaining 7 members of the
Board our club is financially strong, membership is high and our aircraft are in
great condition.
Thanks to those that have agreed to serve in the various capacities on the
board. All board members and officers are listed in this newsletter. During the
January meeting we will be hearing from Al Ledet, V.P. and Program Chairman
about various programs that will be presented during 2015 and from Marc Scott
outlining some of the seminars and activities he will be organizing.
2015 looks to be another great
year for the Fort Myers Flying Club.
Be safe, remember the most hazardous part of the flight is the drive
to the airport.
General Meeting 01/13
RSW Training Center 7PM
 Ross Costa from
TRACON
 T-Shirt Sign Up
 Meet New Officers
Be sure to checkout the Club website at www.FortMyersFlyingClub.com!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
JAN
TUES 13—FMFC General Meeting, RSW Training Center
Ross Costa from the RSW Tracon, Presentation and Q&A
14-17—Sebring Light Sport Expo - Sebring Airport.
Gates are open from 9a-5p and there's a variety of static displays, training/seminars, demo flights, aircraft sales and more. Tickets are $20 day of show or $16 if pre-purchased online. There are also discounts for EAA/AOPA and Youth. http://sportaviationexpo.com/
WED 21—FMFC Board Meeting, KFMY BASE OPS
FEB
SAT 7—GPS Seminar - Base ops, 9-11am.
Bring your laptop computer and copy of the GPS simulator if you like.
http://fortmyersflyingclub.com/resources has a link to the simulator and how to install using compatibility mode (windows 8)
SAT 14 Sweet Heart Fly-out, River Ranch FL
Valentines is right around the corner again, and of course we would like to take care
of our Sweet Hearts! Skip is once again planning on a Valentine’s Day Breakfast
with our better halves and the preliminary selection is River Ranch! Sign up at the
General Meeting or text Skip at 239-691-6698
TBD Fly out to Piper Plant in Vero Beach FL .
We would like to organize a fly out in the near future. Maximum of 10 persons can attend in each
group. 4 in the 182, 3 each in the 172/Archer. Expenses split by those in attendance. If interested,
please email [email protected] Date to be determined.
TBD TRACON/RSW Tower Tours
Interested in attending, please email Marc at [email protected] Dates and times are
TBD- but likely it will be a weekday between 8 to 9am start with an hour tour. Small groups, so first
come first serve. Multiple dates if high interest. Also we will schedule time at the Page tower as many
have not seen that yet.
MARCH
14 (tentatively) FMFC Poker Run
Cards should be out by the beginning of February exact dates to follow. We're changing it up this year
to encourage more folks to fly to the airports. The airports have been Venice, Arcadia, Punta Gorda,
Labelle and the last card was purchased on the day of the poker run. This year, we'll be adding
in Sebring as a wild card destination. You will collect all 5 cards in the air and then purchase the 6th
card the day of the event. You then have the ability to discard 1 card to get the best hand. Team up, get
some folks in those planes with you and go have some fun with it! More details in the Feb Newsletter
Q: How do I keep track of the Club’s Events?
A: Visit our calendar website, http://fortmyersflyingclub.com/calendar
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Aviation Study Group Jan 31—9AM Base OPS
The Aviation Study Group will meet on Saturday January 31 in the seminar room (upstairs) at
Base Ops FBO at 9 AM. This group brainstorms and discusses techniques for IFR (and VFR) flying challenges in a scenario-based format. This is not an IFR ground school, but is an opportunity
to discuss topics of interest in real life operations.
The group chooses topics for discussion from the IFR Mastery Series as a starting point but then
expands the discussion from there. This month’s scenario will be “Approach to Meena”. Please
advise me if there is a particular subject (approaches, navigation, etc.) you would like to discuss
and we will find a video that emphasizes this area, if possible.
CFII Nancy Moore moderates the discussions. Please bring an IPad or laptop if you use either of
these for reference or flight planning.
All pilots are welcome. Coffee and donuts will be available. If have any questions, please contact
Ellen Herr at 239 560 8526 or [email protected].
Board Meeting Synopsis
On December 17, 2014, the board met at Base Ops FBO at Page Field.
The club’s financial status continues to be good with a charge for the replacement engine for 21Q noted. The
process of application for next year’s aircraft insurance has begun, and will be renewed in February with Dorning coordinating with our broker. The club has 157 members that flew 93 hours this month. Three new members joined this month.
N3521Q’s engine replacement had begun, and use of the plane will be limited until the new engine has been
broken in. N944CC has had several problems with the brakes which have been repaired.
GPS and Foreflight classes will be arranged during the first quarter of 2015, and a TRACON tour will be scheduled when possible.
The Toys for Tots donation was delivered. DelRosario has addressed problems with the club office internet service has been intermittent due to problems with the Port Authority router in the building.
Newly elected board members Ledet, Bliek, Martin and Bentley were seated and outgoing directors Burns, Denmark, Kirchner and Voorhees were thanked for their service.
New officers for 2014-5 were elected: President (Martin), Vice President/Program Chair (Ledet), Secretary
(Herr), Treasurer(Denmark), Membership Chair(Dorning).Aircraft Maintenance Officer(Carroll), Communications Director (DelRosario), Legal Officer(Adamski), Disciplinary Officer (Petrikas), and Activities Director
(Scott) will serve a one year term.
Burns encouraged club members to support the Ford Trimotor Tour announced for March 19-21, 2015 at Page.
EAA 66 would appreciate our patronage and assistance with this event.
The next board meeting will be held at January 21, 2015 at 6:30 PM. Members are encouraged to contact any
board member with questions or concerns about club operations.
FMFC FLYER
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Pinch Hitter Course
We have an improved margin of safety when the person sitting in our right
seat has some knowledge of our aircraft, how it flies, how to fly it, how to
navigate, how to communicate, and get it on the ground with minimum damage. We have the help of a co-pilot when everything is normal. In the case of
an incapacitated pilot, such a right-seater can save two lives. For several
years there has been a “Pinch Hitter” course authored by ASI and offered via
a DVD from Sportys. Such a course is not, however, complete without some
hands-on time in an aircraft.
This course is being offered to FMFCers. This would involve one or more of
our instructors teaching the course. It would start in January 2015 and run
for approximately 8 weeks and consist of 4 hours of ground and 4 hours of air
time. Ground classes would be every other week, with air time in between.
The cost would be only the aircraft time.
This could be a great belated Christmas present for your right-seater. To
that end, please contact Dave Bliek, one of our CFI’s, at 239-431-0628 or
[email protected] to indicate interest or obtain more detailed information.
FLIGHT
INSTRUCTION
CLASSES
INSTRUMENT GROUND SCHOOL
Base Ops Page Field
Mondays, JAN 19 thru APR 20, 2015
6:30-9PM $125.00 + Text
PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL
Cape Coral High School
Tuesdays, JAN 20 thru MAY 5, 2015
6-9PM $135.00 + Text
Cypress Lake High School
Thursdays, JAN 15 thru APR 30, 2015
6-9PM $135.00 + Text
ED FINK
MASTER CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
CALL 239-489-0443
Lee County Adult/Community Education
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FMFC FLYER
“Glad You Asked!”
Members Forum
MEMBER QUESTION:
I have been advised it is a good practice when
leaving my car in the hanger to not lock and
leave the keys on the seat. Why?
Maintenance
3521Q:
New Engine
Auto Pilot
Taxi Light
9490X:
ANSWER:
Great Question!
The Fire Chief and Airport Administration have
stated that in case of a fire or other incident your
car can be moved to prevent loss.
*** Thanks, and We’re Glad You Asked!”***
Send your questions to
[email protected]
Member Photos
Annual
New right strut fairing
New cowl flap bushings
Nose tire
Nose strut rebuilt
Instrument filters
Alternator belt
LH elevator tip rivets
replaced
LH main tire
LH brake pads
Gear strut fairing repaired
AD Seat tracks
by Charlie Carroll
944CC:
Annual
Instrument filters
Nose tire
R&L fuel cap seals
Stabilator trim cable replaced
Nose wheel bearing and
race
Landing light
Right side PTT switch &
Wire
Thanks for all the calls! This keeps the planes in
excellent shape. There have been many knowledgeable calls. Thanks for your attention To detail!
Please keep it up. Remember if you see the littlest
thing that looks different,
CALL ME (239-281-3710) and we'll look at it.
Safe Flying---Charlie
T-SHIRT TIME
New Year, New Shirt We will be taking orders at
the Jan 13th General membership meeting.
T-shirts $10.00
Polo shirts $35.00.
Name embroidered Polo additional $4.00.
You will be billed on your monthly statement.
Please see Charlie for more information
While 21Q is away, the 4CC and
9OX will play!
Photo by Tyler Baston
Got an in-air photo from one of our Club planes or event that you want to share with other members?
Email it to [email protected]
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MEETINGS
General Meetings: 2nd Tuesday,
7:00PM @ RSW Training Center
Mailing Address:
605 Danley Drive, # 10
Ft. Myers, FL 33907
Board Meetings: 3rd Wednesday,
6:30PM @ Page Field Base Ops
Conference Room
FMFC Website:
Authorized Club CFIs
Frank Cerny 239-565-9763
Ed Hemsath 239-949-6330
Rhonda Culmer 239-292-9602
John Petrikas 239-565-8440
Dave Bliek 239-431-0628
www. FortMyersFlyingClub.com
H Ron Black 586-703-7751
Fort Myers’ Oldest Flying Club
Skip Bentley 239-691-6698
Like us on Facebook!
Ed Fink 239-489-0443
Al Ledet 239-272-1289
Follow us on Twitter!
Len DeNardo 239-849-7984
Board of Directors
Tyler Baston 239-910-6654
Name
Position
Phone
Email
Dean Martin
Al Ledet
Ellen Herr
Johnny Dorning
Charlie Carroll
Waner Del Rosario
Stephen Petrikas
President
Vice President
Secretary
Membership Chair
Aircraft Officer
Communications
Disciplinary Officer
(239) 848-2069
(239) 272-1289
(239) 560-8526
(239) 634-3422
(239) 281-3710
(239) 677-4903
(239) 851-2307
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Marc Scott
Steve Hall
Skip Bentley
Dave Bliek
Activities Director
(239) 357-6720
(239) 253-0285
(239) 691-6698
(239) 431-0628
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Legal Officer
Treasurer
(239) 482-8206 [email protected]
(239) 229-8759 [email protected]
[email protected]
Other Positions
Bob Adamski
Larry Denmark
*** OUR AIRCRAFT ***
Cessna Skyhawk 172 N3521Q
Piper Archer 181 N944CC
Cessna Skylane 182 N9490X
$ 65 per hour + 10 gal fuel per hour
$ 65 per hour + 10 gal fuel per hour
$75 per hour + 13 gal fuel per hour