General Membership Meeting:
November 28, 7:00pm at the EAA/CAP Hangar
Agenda: Election Committee, New Members,
Reggie Sellers: "Winter Survival"

Board Meeting:
December 12, 7:00pm at the T-Craft Hangar

Board Meeting:
January 9, 7:00pm at the T-Craft Hangar

General Membership Meeting:
January 30, 7:00pm at the EAA/CAP Hangar
Agenda: Annual Meeting and Elections

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLUB? POLICES? OR GETTING A NEW MEMBER APPLICATION? WE HAVE THE ANSWER! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT!

FUEL RE-IMBURSEMENT PRICE FOR NOVEMBER $3.70
Members who have purchased fuel "out of pocket" can deduct this price per gallon from bill, or the billing director can credit the amount on next statement. Please include copy of receipt either way.

First Solo:
Reggie Sellers, Congratulations!

New Wings Level:
Joe Bejsovec Level 12

Winter Flying is here, Jim Eyre has posted a great article on the web site everyone should read. Cold Weather Operations

Heaters are on the planes again, so it is time to take a few extra minutes to make sure the heaters are hooked up properly, and blankets are back over the cowling. Please DO NOT adjust the thermostats, Jim Eyre has them set correctly. Watch out for the extension cords on the hangar floor.

The Board of Directors has voted in a change to the new backcountry policy, Level I now requires 150 hours total time. Please review the new policy . Any questions or concerns as well as the backcountry pilot approval process, please direct to the Membership/Safety Director, or any Board member.

We are interested in stories and/or pictures of trips from the membership! Please remit to james@t-craft.org or call James Ferdinand @ 724-3309.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CANCEL YOUR FLIGHT IN SCHEDULE MASTER IF YOU CAN'T FLY. THE BOARD CAN CHARGE ONE HOUR PER DAY AT THE SCHEDULED AIRCRAFT RATE ACCORDING TO CLUB POLICY #15.

The EPA is cracking down on pilots dumping "sumped" fuel on the ramp. It is a very steep fine if you are caught. We have purchased devices to filter the fuel back into the aircraft. It is a little cumbersome the first time you use it, but it is necessary. Remove the top (strainer) section of the fuel tester, drain fuel, and place fuel strainer on top of tester. Open top of strainer and carefully replace fuel back into fuel tank.

It is always a good idea to check with FSS before every flight. There could be new TFR's posted in the area you are about to fly, or numerous other items you wouldn't otherwise be aware of.

You can order Apparel from Bulldog Shirt Shop in Nampa on 12th Ave. They have our logo and will put it on any item in their catalog. Click on their name for the map and phone number.

The Advertisement for 29Q is now available to the members wishing to print and post at other airports. Click on this link, 2629Q FOR SALE, print, and post at any bulletin board you know of. This will help a great deal in selling 29Q.

The Board has decided to allow any member wishing to post classified ads in the newsletter for aviation items only. 
Please email your ads to James Ferdinand.

ANY MEMBER CAN REQUEST THE MINUTES FROM ANY MEETING. Any member that would like a copy of any meeting minutes can contact James Ferdinand by email. Any member of the board can provide the minutes as well.

Please keep your contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, postal address) updated in Schedule Master. To check or update your contact information, login to Schedule Master, click the "User" tab at the top, then click the link that says "Click here to edit your user info" which appears just above the list of users.

THE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE
TO MEMBERS ONLINE BY REQUEST.
Please send request to james@t-craft.org

375:  Nothing to Report.

686:  Replaced battery Master Switch -Replaced oil Temp indicating system

64L:  Nothing to Report.

91X:  Nothing to Report.

29Q:  Nothing to Report.

0YD:  Nothing to Report.

93S:  Annual Inspection Completed: Cleaned/greased wheel bearings; replaced nose tire & tube; replaced left brake linings; serviced nose wheel shimmy dampener; replaced landing light; replaced interior dome light; resealed primer hand pump; replaced two top cowling shock mounts; sealed firewall w/fire seal; installed washers on left flap roller bolts; lubed/freed pulleys under cabin floor; replaced 3 sheared pins on pilot seat; replaced sheared roll pin on copilot seat recline handle; replaced parking brake aft support clamp; fabricated/installed new fuel line between fuel strainer & carburetor; checked & complied w/ADs to date; replaced induction air filter; inspected & timed magnetos; installed missing cap on right magneto; replaced left magneto gasket; cleaned, gapped & tested all spark plugs; replaced one spark plug; replaced engine oil dipstick support clamp.  Engine time SFRB 1036.2. Aircraft total time is 2546.2.

USE TACH TIME  FOR SQUAWKS PLEASE. This helps the maintenance team tremendously!  The sign-out sheets have not changed. Continue to use HOBBS time for sign out sheets. This will continue to be the way you are billed.

Please check Schedule Master and squawk sheets for new squawks on the aircraft you are about to fly. Also, please call the next pilot scheduled to fly if you squawk the aircraft. DON'T FORGET TO LIST YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER!

by Jeff Beers

Can you imagine the flight plan Santa has to file?  This year Santa needs our help and has asked T-Craft to come up with his flight plan.  The member who comes up with the most interesting and creative flight plan not only gets on Santa's "good" list but will also win a free hour of flight time with the club (375 time).  This should be a really FUN contest.