Polaris Composite Squadron Meeting Notes  
October 9, 2007  

• Jim Amundsen from DOT and Michelle Colby from R&M attended the meeting to explain the 5^th Avenue project and the changes in access that start tomorrow and run through January. The utility relocations start tomorrow, and the frontage road will become one way eastbound. They answered questions about the general project. Construction start is projected to be early next spring and the contractor will complete the changes in one construction season.
  
  
• C-206 got a rock in the prop. The prop has been removed for repair and the plane will be out of service for a while.

   

• A pilot in the Region refused a sortie, and was grounded. This grounding was against CAP policy. Any crew member or pilot can refuse to fly for any reason without prejudice. Kevin reminded the Squadron that he strongly supports this policy.

   

• There is a full plate of aviation activities this weekend. The Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation is having the annual fall safety seminar at UAA. A Squadron Leadership School will be held. And the Wing Conference will also be held.

   

• October 13 is scheduled as the annual safety stand down. All members are encouraged to come to the meeting on the 13^th to receive the briefing.

   

• On the sign-in computer, please update the membership expiration field. Many current active members have not updated this data. We use the computer for callouts and other purposes, so please make sure when you sign in that you check and update if necessary.

   

• Kathleen O'Keeffe has been assigned as the new Wing testing officer.

   

• We have a new ground handling DVD from National. Kevin requests everyone try to watch it. Lou will try to post it to the web page.

   

• Mel commended Phil Dean for his maintenance work. Mel also recommended in light of the damage to the C-206 propeller that most operations be conducted on paved runways.
  
  
• Aircraft availability
• C-172  ??? hrs/100 hr ?? hrs/oil (lots of hours)
• C206 ??? hrs/100 hr ??? hrs/oil  (grounded for maint.)
  
• Cadet activity will be held the last Saturday of October. Carl requested that senior members try to attend and help mentor the cadets.

   

• Karen Hursh presented the safety spiel. Make sure your car has an emergency bag. Winter is coming.