Our next meeting will take place at Gil and Liz Aitchison's Home in North Fenton .  Just in case you get lost his phone number is 607-656-443. .  Jim Croisant will supply the food and cook and I volunteered to assist in the cooking for the meal.  Let's hope that the 21st Saturday of October will be a nice day for a picnic and if possible a nice flying day.  So the same as before we'll meet at 12 noon and the meal should be ready shortly after.  Instructions on how to get to Gil's place will follow.

An important message from Norm Dibble: Norm wants all of us and our wives to help him celebrate his 80th birthday on the 28th of October 2006 (open house) from 2 to 5 PM.  The place will be at 18 Grove Street Windsor , New York .   NO GIFTS PLEASE!

   Everything will be pretty much the same at the Aitchison Home except for one big thing.  Our man "Gil" is now a full fledged pilot who has achieved a license capable of giving someone else a ride.   He got his Sport Light Pilot's license which is treated very much like the Private License in many ways.  He will be going for a biannual flight review every two years.  He doesn't have to sweat the ultralight restrictions.  He can remain FAT as longs he is safe.  We need to celebrate his accomplishments and congratulate his long awaited endeavor.  He now has over 1500 hours of ultralight flying which is enough time to have an Airline Transport License in General Aviation.  GOOD GOING GIL!! Gil went for his check ride in Michigan last Friday September 29th at 6 PM for .9 of an hour.  He flew with his examiner in the Tecnam (Bravo) a 2005 model with a 912 Rotex (100 HP).  I believe this also means he doesn't need a flight physical as longs he can safely drive the family car or truck, which is still something a Private Pilot has to do in General Aviation.

   Our meeting at White Birch was a complete success everyone had their pancake breakfast before we started the meeting.  The fog was pretty heavy that morning so no one could fly in for breakfast.  It cleared off in time for the meeting which was held outside under a shade tree.  Our president Jim Croisant lead off at 11:15 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  A beautiful large flag was already waving for us even though I brought our abbreviated one along.  We had 16 of us present and 6 wives.

   Jim mentioned that he would like to update the website with his camera and the many new projects that are being made.

   Former ultralight pilot and member Scott Potter died in Cincinnatus, the club sent a card and 25 dollars to his wife.

   Duane and Gil went toward Rochester to pick up a 2 place Hawk for a friend and ultra light member Frank Snyder.  It was located in Victor, Honey Eye Falls .  The craft had a 503 Rotax. Gil was able to transport it in his trailer.

   Gil gave us a treasury report of $1002.00 he also told us 38 people are paid members.

   Our trips for next year were discussed to go to Harris Hill, the War Museum , and the Glenn Curtis Museum in Hammondsport , New York near Kuaka Lake .  Jim has a ticket for a glider ride which he figures would be just about right in the month of July for the correct amount of thermals.

   There has been talk about having Christmas early this year by having Christmas at Thanksgiving time to allow the snow birds to be with us during this celebration.  This was tabled until we get to Gil's place for further discussion.

   Harry Henderson had a slight mishap with his Fisher.  He only met to do a hop but forgot to fasten his seat belt and flipped over while trying to fasten his belt.  He was able to lick his wounds and take a deep breath ready to go at it again.  His craft is in need of repair but at least he'll be able to fly her again when he gets her repaired and ready to fly.  I saw his hanger at White Birch and was very impressed with his workmanship.  He still has his kitten to fly while he repairs his Fisher.  What a cool guy at the age of about 83.  Many would want to quit but Harry has a deep affection for his sport and doesn't have any thoughts of quitting.  He will continue to fly.  ATA GO HARRY!!

   Dave Donnora flew his ultra light for around 5 hours in the previous month and also he managed to pass the Sport Pilots Written Exam good work Dave! You’re getting close to your SLA License.  Get this out of the way before the little one comes because after that you'll be real busy being a dad and that is 24 - 7.

   George Smith is still slaving away on his 2 place aircraft.

   Paul Muhlig got his $2600 parachute but has been real busy working on his other priorities.

   Mitch Mitchell has his Affordaplane ready to go with just a few more things to do.

   Charlie Olbrich flew his craft for an hour but his tachometer went to zero.  His engine was running fine.  He wanted to fly to White Birch but it was just too foggy.

   John Svegel (Charlie's Crew Chief) helped Charlie clear the end of his runway making it longer and made some fire wood at the same time.

   John Sherman is covering his ultra light with the help of Tom Decker. Sounds like a good project!  Also John had a chance to do a little hopping with his Nuieport 11 and successfully completed the first phase of flight on it.

   Bob Johnson said, his ultralight is in the front and back yard in foundation work.

   Jim Croisant has got his ultralight together and is about ready to test hop.

   Mel Wightman had nothing to report in the flying department but is still looking for something either in the ultralight department or SLA .

       The meeting was over at around 1:15 PM - our first Sunday Meeting at white Birch.

           Your Secretary,
               Mel Wightman
Directions To Gil’s:

Going east on route 88, get off at exit # 3, Port Crane. Turn left on to route 369.  Go to the end of 369 which runs into route 79.  Continue east on route 79 and when you go past the Windy Hill Candle Factory; take the second road on the left, which will be Babock road.  Continue left at the "Y" in the road.  Continue on and the road, the name changes to Palmiter Road .  The address is 416 on the right hand side of the road.

Route 12 north to Greene, at light turn right on to 206 east.  Go thru town and about 3/4 mile and make a right turn on to Hartman hill road.  Travel to the end and make right turn.  Go 200 feet, make left turn and go 2 miles to 416 (Gil’s address).