Polaris Composite Squadron Meeting Notes  
May 01, 2007  

• A list of members whose memberships are expiring this month is available. If your membership is about to expire, please renew.

   

• The mission number for B-12 and B-17 and the other preassigned missions is available and will be posted near the mission sign out form.

   

• The FAA FAST Team is hosting a Master Pilot award ceremony at the Alaska Aviation History Museum  Here are the details:
  • "Master Pilot & Master Mechanic Award Ceremony"
    Topic: Presentation of awards signifying more than 50 years of service to aviation.
    On Friday, May 4, 2007 at 10:30 AM
    Location:
    Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
    4721 Aircraft Drive
    Anchorage, AK 99502

   

• A Squadron cleanup and cookout was scheduled to be held Saturday June 9 starting at 9 AM. However, due to a conflict with the Glider Encampment, the cleanup and cookout will be held on Saturday June 16th at 9 a.m. Please bring a potluck dish to share.

   

• Beaver has 49 hrs/100 hr and oil
• C-182 has 24.7 hrs/oil 55.2 hrs/100 hr This aircraft is only here temporarily and is scheduled to go back to maintenance to fix an oil leak. It is flyable as is.

   

• Marv has his C-206 parked on the ramp to provide check rides to anyone who needs a C-206 checkride.

   

• Make sure pilot files are up to date. The most common deficiency is expired membership documentation.

   

• The guided exercise is May 12. Please try to show up at the squadron to help crew aircraft or to work around the squadron radio room.

   

• The annual squadron safety evaluation is due.

   

• For the information of those who do not know, the FAA is issuing plastic credit card type pilot licenses. These will be issued upon a new rating, changing from SSN to FAA generated pilot number, or upon request.

   

• The cadets are leaving for San Francisco tomorrow to attend the regional drill team competition. The cadets won the privilege of representing the Wing a couple of weeks ago in a competition at Ft Richardson.

   

• The Squadron Unit Inspection was held last weekend. Thanks to all who showed up to be evaluated.

   

• Reminder the Alaska Airmen's sponsored Trade Show is this weekend. CAP will have a table, and request help staffing the table.

   

• Safety Spiel was presented by Kevin. Use your checklist. Even if it is an aircraft that you are very familiar with, use the checklist to ensure you do not inadvertently forget something that is important and that could ruin your day.