2014 April Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
--Bldg #1187 – Waiting on Paints and other materials prior to moving in. Volunteer opportunity
available
2. Announcements II – Customer Comment Discussion
--On 6 April 2014 the Aero Club received negative feedback.
--Customer Comment:
BLUF: Fix your aircraft and find a new manager. What kind of enterprise waits
until all their equipment is broken before they take action. Apparently only the
aeroclub. Does the bowling wait until all their pin setters are broken before the
repair them. NO. Does the golf course wait until all their carts are down before
they repair them. NO. Does the theater wait until all their projectors are down
before they repair them. NO But the aero club is completely broken. 6 aircraft on
hand and all broken. 3 weeks and counting. Last year you nearly double the price
for an aircraft an instructor and what do we get. 6 broke aircraft. This place is
a joke. All you care about is my 22.00 monthly dues. NOT ANY MORE.
--Manager’s Response:
First off, thank you for the feedback; it is the first feedback we received this year. I believe feedback is a
great tool to address issues at this Aero Club that customers believe are important and I would
encourage everyone to take some time and put in their positive and negative feedback.
During a routine 100 hour inspection discrepancies were discovered; parts were ordered same day and
we were awaiting parts. The parts ordered were install and N94ER should be up and ready to fly this
weekend (update: N94ER was test flown and up as of Sunday, 13 Apr). N62502 we are still awaiting
parts to reinstall the L wing tank.
As for the 6 aircraft all being broken: The decision to focus on two aircraft was business based, due to
the drop in demand. Currently, while our weekends are usually booked the majority of the week the
schedule is empty. While sitting expenses such as insurance still accumulates. Previously, we were not
able to reach goals that insured the sustainability of the Aero Club.
To respond to the price increase: to pay for several investments made in the aircraft, new Garmin
transponder, nav/comm, audio panel, CDI which cost more than $16K per aircraft an adjustment in price
needed to be made. We have received several investments in FY2013 and continue to invest in our fleet
in FY2014. We expect to have a 3rd aircraft up in May as well as an engine working its way through
contracting.
To address the maintenance practices of pin setters, golf carts and projectors: We operate aero space
vehicles, a little more is at stake if a malfunction occurs in the middle of use.
--Show and Tell (Aircraft Alternator Wire) Frayed and Broken
--Discussion on the danger of aircraft fire
3. Discussion on Fires
AOPA has a great article about fires.
(http://flighttraining.aopa.org/students/flighttestprep/skills/fire.html)
--Fire only needs 3 ingredients – Fuel, Air, and ignition source
Electrical power from alternators, generators, and batteries
--During Engine Start – Getting carried away with the primer (procedures for engine start fire)
--Electrical fires –from engine components
Heat from component will sustain the fire
(Need to use extinguisher)
?Beware of managing smoke, crack opening a door
--Fire in flight
--2nd Emergency Transition from flight to ground.
--Prevention is the best cure.
POL leaks
Exhaust stacks
Evidence of Broken wires
Thorough preflight of electrical components
2014 March Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
--Bldg #1187 Move soon to be accomplished
--Orbital, we need Orbital Applications again
2. Discussion
--MACA (Mid Air Collision Midair Collision Avoidance
List of Surrounding Airfields
--Desiderio (Camp Humphreys) 180/08
--Suwon 359/09
--Seoul Airbase 003/20
-- Kimpo 335/30
--Chongju 142/32
--Seosan 237/36
Full MACA Brochure can be found in Pilot Information File
--From AOPA flight training by Alton K. Marsh
(http://flighttraining.aopa.org/students/presolo/skills/midair.html)
--Collisions continue at a steady rate
-- Approach and landing a dangerous time
-- Runway incursions a growing problem
-- AIM a good source of information
-- Recognize hazardous areas
--Reporting Near Miss (HATR see Manager for Form)
--Another reporting program
--Keep the scan going
-- Common accident scenarios: Collision avoidance
--Low-wing aircraft converging with a high-wing aircraft
--One aircraft overtaking another
--Collision on final approach at a nontowered airport resulting from loss of
situational awareness
--Formation flying and air-to-air photography
--Complacency while en route
--Mistakenly taxiing onto an active runway
2014 February Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
Orbital, Orbital, Orbital – We need everyone’s applications
2. Discussion – Procedures and Emergencies
Anecdotal discussion of emergencies – open floor
Climb, Communicate, Confess, (Comply)
Do not be afraid to declare an emergency the paperwork isn’t that bad and the Aero
Club’s priority is your safety and the safety of your passengers
http://flighttraining.aopa.org/magazine/2011/April/exit_strategy.html
Don’t be afraid to go around
2014 January Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
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Attachments will be sent through flight scheduler.
Orbital will be going live next month please fill out the attached Orbital form .
Aero Club VHF frequency 121.00
New SOP is out.
2. Discussion – Wake Turbulence and avoidance
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All aircraft here produce enough wake turbulence to cause issue with Aero Club aircraft.
The bigger the aircraft the more the wake turbulence
Wake turbulence is High Pressure Air rotating toward Low Pressure Air and sinks at 300ft
per Minute
Green houses on final runway 27 will produce lift
If you are receiving vectors wake turbulence avoidance is their responsibility if you are not
avoidance is your responsibility
Rotor wash avoidance, helicopter rotor wash will flip a C172 be vigilant with helicopters in
the area
“Flying in the bowl”
Mandatory 3 Min wake turbulence hold
2013 December Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
Website: Tests Added
Special Guest Speaker Jim Johnson
2. Discussion and Conversation Items
Maintenance
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Tires wearing down due to excessive breaking on landing. Please use Aerodynamic breaking
when possible and avoid hard landings
Avoid snow banks if a prop hits a snow bank it’s still a prop strike.
Ice on Airplanes – Please snow off airplane wings before it turns to ice. Ice on wings can
lead to decreased aero dynamic characteristics.
General Discussion
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3 Aircraft Accidents and This time of Year
o Have your stuff available and at hand in the event of emergency egress (example, if
its cold you don’t want to be forced to leave your jacket in the aircraft)
o In Ditch Situation
 Stay w/ Aircraft – unless you can see settlement
 Keep ELT with you – caveat if rescuers see you are ambulatory they might
not have to endanger themselves if weather is bad
 Hand held radios are nice to have
 Survival Kits, Fire/Money/Compass
How do I get back to civilization
Open Floor
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Charts – Looking into better charts/maps
Procedures and References
2013 November Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
New Items in Resale (Charts $10)
December Safety Meeting to be held at alternative location.
Guest Speaker SGM Jim Johnson – Refer to 149 Slides
2. Discussion on Conservation of Airframes
Down 2 Engines
Engine 1 -- Detonation usually occurs at 500degrees CHT caused lifter collapsed camshaft
rounded
Engine 2 – Detonation occurred inside cylinder due to rings all being aligned slowly caused
engine to deteriorate
Methods to reduce wear and tear
Pull propeller through prior to starting engine; make sure keys are out of the ignition and on the
dash. Pulling propeller through 4 times lubricates all parts. Very important in cold weather operations
Ensure oil level is between 5-7 quarts.
3. Lean Mixture Technique
Technique 1 – Lean per POH 50degree till EGT peaks within 10%
Technique 2 – Lean till RPM peaks back down slowly
Technique 3 – Pull till engine sounds rough come back in
IMPORTANT!!
Do not be afraid of the mixture knob
Do not over enriched the mixture
Predictable, gentle throttle movements – be smooth
4. Miscellaneous Positive Habit Transfer
Ensure seatbelts are not loose when. Always keep them buckled loose seatbelt can open up a hole in
the airframe.
Tow bars should not be left on the aircraft
Jim’s Word’s of Wisdom (soon to be SOP for aero club)
Do not start the engine with the propeller horizontal. Start the engine with propeller vertical. Do not
have the tow bar on the aircraft with the propeller vertical. That way when you are in the cabin you
know, you can start the aircraft because there is a positive visual cue of removal of the tow bar.
2013 October Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
N62502 Back up and Running
Testing Center Operating have Resumed
New Online Ground School please help get the word out
Opening for Aircraft Mechanic announced
2. Discussion on Aircraft Accidents/Post Crash Survival
Wake Turbulence
Airfield Operations to include Taxi Operations
3. Positive Habit Transfer Review
2013 September Safety Meeting
1. Announcements
Runway Closure September 24-October 9 (Aero Club to be Closed
Single Airmen Headsets now Available for Single Airmen
List of Volunteer Opportunities at the Aero Club Posted
2. Discussion on IFE N62502 Incident
- Acft was conducting a post-mx checkflight, on previous sortie pilot reported tendency for engine to run
hot during extended climb s. Mx had inspected and repaired faulty cooling baffles.
- Acft preflight, engine start, taxi, runup and RWY 27 takeoff unremarkable. Pilot Flying (PF) noted
normal engine indications (oil temp, pressure and static RPM all within normal limits).
- Acft lost A/S indicaton shortly after liftoff in ground effect. PF proceeded with takeoff sequence due to
limited runway distance remaining, announcing decision to complete a rectangular pattern for a normal
landing. During the turn to crosswind, PF noted that engine oil temp and pressure were within normal
limits.
- Mid way through the turn to a normal downwind, Copilot noted the engine momentarily cough and
verbally announced the condition.
- PF checked indications, and noted engine oil temp beginning to rise, with a corresponding drop in oil
pressure. PF detected a partial power loss and attempted to correct with engine control inputs. Noting
a sluggish response from the engine, PF called tower and declared an emergency, checked for traffic,
and after after confirmation with tower configured Acft for landing on RWY 09.
- Acft completed an expedited descent, with normal landing, exiting RWY 09 via TWY D followed by
shutdown and egress.
- After CFR reponse and inspection, Acft was towed back to the Aero Club MX hangar w/ TA assitance
2013 August Safety Meeting Minutes
1. Announcements
N625020 will be down until further notice.
N51547 Annual Inspection has been completed we will be awaiting a few parts before it comes
back up and running.
Looking to start our resale operations back up again. Anyone interested in specific merchandise
speak to Ms. O.
We will have an inspection on our Testing Center testing is suspended until further notice.
2. Discussion on issues related to Aircraft Mishaps
Mishap involving Air Force F16
-Aero Medical Factors
Mishap involving Air Force Helicopter
-Aero Medical Factors
3. Discussion on Practical Guide
2013 July Safety Meeting Minutes
1. Announcements:
N94ER is down for repair due to avionics install.
Play pass rules and discussion: If your friend has a play pass and you are a private pilot you can
still have your friend cover the whole flight. Because it is not real money and doesn’t violate the de
minimis share rule
Will ask about Kunsan’s playpass
2. Wake Turbulence
Discussion on Wake Turbulence Main Points:
3 Minute rule may never be waived
3 Minute rule applies for landings as well
Judging speed of heat is difficult. Any Jet engine will produce enough thrust to exceed
C172’s take off speed. If an aircraft is performing an engine run or heat is seen off the back of an engine
do not taxi behind it. Proven by Mythbusters.
Discussion on Helicopter Wake Turbulence and Rotor Down Wash:
Similar to a mini Microburst
3. Go around procedures – Don’t try and salvage a bad landing
4. Misc Cautions:
Avoid Para sailors in the SW Training Area.
SE Training Area Mountains also has paragliding activity
2013 June Safety Meeting Minutes
1. Announcements
N94ER is up and running. Try out the Aero Club’s 3rd aircraft. It is available for rent on
weekdays too just like all our other aircraft.
New Checklists are complete see aircraft. Direct all your feedback on the checklists to Rob
Hamaker.
Should see new SOP by next Safety Meeting.
We have several projected openings on the instructors’ schedules. If you know anyone
interested or someone who has not started training due to availability. Send them our way.
Due to new Air Force/FW policy tobacco use is only authorized at designated tobacco use areas.
There Aero Club does not have any designated tobacco use areas. So there will be no tobacco use at the
Aero Club. We will not be requesting a designated tobacco use area.
Welcome Chris Gardner
Take note of LED light replacements in aircraft to increase visibility/safety and prevent lighting
problems.
Next Safety Meeting to include briefing on how to use new avionics.
2. Hot Weather Operations/Lost procedures
Density Altitude
68 Knts Best Range Airspeed
3. End Notes
Survey on change in Safety Meeting venue.
Briefing will be posted online flight schedule, you can update your safety meeting to briefed by
going into your profile on ADP.
Next Safety Meeting will be13 July 2013.
Attendance: See Safety Meeting Binder for Attendance.
2013 May Safety Meeting Minutes
1. Announcements
Update flight scheduler pro emails, please add your work email
I will be receiving all flight scheduler pro emails now
New Checklists in the works expect it to be complete sometime this month.
We experienced a delay in the Avionics because they were back ordered so instead of the SL30
NAV/Comm the vendor will be providing the new generation GNC255 as a replacement.
Tow Bars are to be removed from the plane when the aircraft is out of the hangar/fuel stand, it
should never leave your hand.
Cleaning the windows needs to be done with lots of water.
After receiving an implied clearance from tower such as: “Cleared to Charlie” must respond with
“Cleared to Charlie and hold short Rwy XX @ Charlie” or something along those lines.
2. Spring Weather Flying Video
3. End Notes and Thanks
Attendance: See Safety Meeting Binder for Attendance.
2013 April Safety Meeting Minutes
1. Announcements
Aero Club Advisory Council – There will be a once a month meeting to discuss/fix issues at the
Aero Club all are welcome to attend. We need a few individuals to take up key volunteer positions on
the council; Safety Officer, Maintenance Officer, Operations Officer. Members Only contractors and
staff are ineligible to take volunteer positions on the council but may attend all advisory council
meetings. Next Meeting to be held 27 April 2013.
Mr. Pae wants people to know not to make hard landings—it breaks the landing lights. No more
planning to make a hard landing.
Purchase Order has been awarded for the Avionics for two Aircraft. Expected arrival will be 2
weeks via USPS Priority Mail. Expect one week to install into the each aircraft.
Tow Bars need to be removed after use they should only be on the aircraft in the hangar or at
the fuel stands. Aircraft sitting on the apron are not to have tow bars attached. Walk around the
airplane before you start the engine to insure you don’t taxi with a tow bar.
Taxiing back to the aero club pilots need to stop perpendicular to the fueling stand to prevent
mishaps.
New forms for Maintenance and Aircraft TBO and Inspection times will be in the aircraft specific
blue folders please take them with you when you fly and check them with the dispatch to make sure the
aircraft you are flying is airworthy.
Video Tapes of Safety Meetings will stop. Minutes will be done and emailed through Flight
Schedule Pro in the PIF binder.
2. Part 2 Briefing of Aero Medical Factors by Mari Metzler. Topics included:
Spatial Disorientation and Situational Awareness
Hazardous Attitudes
Fatigue
A review of aero medical factors can be found in the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Chapter 16. On the FAA Website:
http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
3. Floor was opened to the membership to discuss any issues. No issues discussed.
Attendance: See Safety Meeting Binder for Attendance.