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Stanley Sport Aviation Association & Stanley Airport News and Updates Stanley Sport Aviation's Annual General Meeting January 28, 2012 7:00 P.M. 12 Wing Shearwater Aviation Museum
Elections:
Hello All Members, I have been asked by your President to serve as the 2012 Nominations Chairman. There are several directors terms that are completed this year. Personally I have held almost every position at one time or another. They are 2 years in length and require a small amount of your time. Please consider getting involved. To have voting rights or to run in an election, you must be a Full Member in good standing. If you would like more information I can be contacted at 902-632-2404 or email me at jimward@bellaliant.net . See you at the meeting on the 28th. Jim Ward - Nominations Chairman Stanley Sport Aviation Assoc.
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Fly-In Breakfast May 19 & 20 2012 Details to follow...
For more information including the Windsock or the Stanley Fly-In pages please click on the banners on the home page. STANLEY SPORT
AVIATION ASSOCIATION 45th Annual General Meeting 2011 MINUTES Meeting Location: Shearwater
Aviation Museum, Dartmouth, NS Directors & Executive In Attendance: 27 members were in attendance President Phil welcomed everyone to the 45th AGM for Stanley Sport Aviation Association. Minutes of 44th AGM were distributed. Any business arising from the 44th minutes will be dealt with during the director’s reports and in the new business agenda.
President - Phil Chatterton I’d like to welcome our regular and new members to our 45th Stanley Sport Aviation AGM. It is a time for us to review our accomplishments from the past year and look forward to what we hope to accomplish during the upcoming year. This will be summarized in the upcoming Director’s Reports. I’d also like to thank the Stanley Directors and members for their support, and their efforts around the airfield and hangar line. The past summer provided some of the best flying weather than we have experienced in the past several years. That is up until our Fly-In weekend when Hurricane Earl paid us an unwelcome visit. Although there was little damage to the Stanley infrastructure, the Fly-In had to be cancelled due to the arrival time of the storm. Other lesser storms wreaked havoc on some of the hangars, and basically destroyed the soft-sided hangar on the cement pad. 2010 saw some renovations around the airfield, and to the clubhouse. We now have a new ramp entering the sun porch for physically disabled visitors, and a few of the existing hangars on the flight line had repairs done. The large cement pad is showing signs of forthcoming activity in the spring. The airport manager will have details of these and other projects around the airport this year. A new “hay wagon” was built last year, which is used at special events at Stanley. It can hold 15-20 people and is drawn by several diesel ponies. SSA strives to keep its membership informed
of any activities or events happening with our organization. This
is done by e-mails, phone calls, the website, and by the Windsock
newsletter. This is why it is important that all members help us by
informing us of any change to your postal address, phone numbers,
or e-mail address. New material is always welcome for our website
and newsletter. Social Events - Linda Layden Christmas Party 2010 The Christmas party was held Saturday November
27th at Stanley. Seafood chowder and snacks were served at noon. After lunch the kids decorated the tree with a little help. The kids then painted some ornaments to take home. Adrian Bent provided entrainment for the kids with his magic show. Santa and his Elf arrived at 3:30 after giving his progress reports on the radio. Santa had lots of gifts for the kids and adults. After Santa's departure a potluck buffet meal was prepared. Again there was a great variety of food and lots to go around. When everything was cleaned up many people
stayed around for cocktails and Christmas at Stanley would never be
the same if we didn't show the movies 'A Christmas Story' and ‘Christmas
Vacation'. There were 45 adults and 13 kids in attendance. Those numbers are about the same as the past few years. This is a great event and always well attended. This year for the first time we collected donations
for the Food Bank. I would like to thank all who helped to make
this such a great party.
Special Event Report for Fly-in 2010 This year the only thing I have to report about
is the fly-in breakfast as for the Labour Fly-In didn’t happen.
1. Account Receivables as of Dec31st 2010 =
$2,563.80
For the majority of 2010, nothing of any real significance came to my attention as Safety Officer. In the late fall, however, SSAA had a bit of a scare when it was determined - via an email from Nav Canada - that a 50 foot tower owned by Bragg Communications (Eastlink) would be constructed at the south side of SSA’s leased property just behind the former Bluenose Soaring Club’s T-hangars. This would have put the tower a couple of hundred feet from and at the edge of the approach to runway 02. I perceived this as a dangerous location. I made representations to Allan Bland at DNR
and also to Transport Canada as well as expressing my concerns to
Nav Canada. Both TC and NC disclaimed any responsibility in this regard
and gave their respective blessings to Bragg Communication. Allan Bland did not return my call/emails for
over a week however Tanya Harding at Bragg Communications did agree
to have the tower moved so that it did not conflict with traffic landing
on runway 02 or taking off from runway 20. The matter ended there. On a final note, I have no doubt that Bragg Communications will build a tower on private land over which we have no control. This will be to cover a blank spot in their off-air communications in that area. Therefore this should be carefully monitored in the future perhaps by following up with Nav Canada and asking them to advise immediately they are contacted re the positioning of the new tower location. Respectfully submitted, Don Ledger
Don said there were 4 issues of the ‘Windsock’
newsletter during 2010 and anticipated similar for 2011. Vice-President & Fly-In Chairman - Kevin Layden Fly-In Report 2010 For the first time in 40 years the Stanley Fly-In had to be cancelled. Those who have been involved with this event in past years know we can not have a rain date, it just wouldn't work. We planned to have the 40th a special event and everything was in place to accomplish this. There was no way we could ruin this event by having a very low turnout or even worse, injuries or damaged aircraft. When they forecast a Hurricane you can expect the worse so I started the process on Wednesday to shut it down. All is not lost. We are still going to have the 40th Anniversary Fly-In in 2011. I have asked anyone with Auction items to hold them for next year. The Fireworks have been put in safe storage. I have already found a suitable Food Truck in the Stanley area and booked them for the Fly-In. Several of the Forums have been put on hold and will go next year. New signs have been made and are in storage. The special trophy for the Best Owner Built Aircraft has been made and is being held for next year. All of the regular trophies have been purchased and we only have to get the name plates done. Vests for Fly-In Volunteers have been made and screen printed. New tables and chairs have been purchased so we no longer have to rent them. Many more things have been done than have been mentioned here so next year we will be free to use our time to concentrate on improving the great annual event we have now. Kevin Layden
At the end of December 2010, Stanley Sport Aviation had a total of 97 members, including 9 new members, as well as 8 Honorary Life Members. One of our original members – Lowell Binder passed away on September 14th, 2010, but his widow Audrey called me and asked if she could continue being a member for at least another year. On December 29th, 2010 I mailed out 59 renewal notices for the 2011 year – the most I have had to send out since I took over as Membership Director in January 2002. Normally, a lot of members would have paid their dues at the Annual Fly-In held in September of each year, but the Fly-In for 2010 had to be cancelled because of Hurricane Earl! As of today’s date – January 29th, 2011 there have been 56 members renew their 2011 membership to Stanley Sport Aviation. Paid membership to date is as follows: Associate 5 I have received notices or calls from 3 members who have sold their airplanes and are not renewing their memberships. Also, a special mention to one of our Associate members, who has spent the last 6 years building a PA22-180 North Star aircraft, and who is still flying. He will be celebrating his 95th Birthday on June 24th, 2011 – his name is Arden “Tommy” Thompson from Antigonish. Respectfully submitted,
2010 was a very good year in terms of projects completed. We were able to get some paint on areas that needed a sprucing up and were able to get two hangar doors rebuilt. There are new hangars built and they certainly compliment the hangar line. Two more hangars will be going up in the spring on the old hangar concrete pad. There is a little work to be done that area in regards to the drainage system. We should be able to get to that this spring. As always we will have at least two work parties this year, one just before the fly-in breakfast and one just before the big weekend. In between those there are always other things to do, small projects that always seem to spring to life, so to speak. We do expect members to come out and help when a work party is called. I will send out a note through e-mail when one is going to be held. Some of the things that need to be done in the spring will be the water to the clubhouse, this gets turned on first and as the weather starts to temper we will get the trailer line on, that is generally a couple of weeks after the clubhouse. Both wind socks have to be reinstalled. The wind T took a bad fall and is now in the trusting hands of our resident surgeon Mr. Rodney MacDougall. We should have the parts back soon and will get that put back up as soon as weather and helpers permit. Trailers Once again I will remind members that they can no longer bring trailers in and park them, we need to get permission from the DNR folks. There is one exception this and that is the fly-in weekend which they will overlook because it is for only one weekend. This can take as much as two months to get. See me first and I will initiate that process. There are lawn mowers and whippier snipers for your use in the tractor shed. We do ask that you keep your trailer lots tidy. Derelict trailers will be moved as the airport manager deems necessary. We only have a few serviced lots and they be held for the active members. Any trailers left for more that a year will be moved or disposed of at that member’s expense. Hangars There are two new hangars going up this spring, approval has been secured and construction will start as owners and weather permits. Some of you folks looking for hangar space may have an opportunity to sub-lease from the new owners. New construction can take up to three months to get approvals for, from DNR. There is a criterion that you must meet for the hangars and you can get from me. We as directors do not take long at all to give you our stamp of approval as long as out criteria are met. Our new pricing structure will come into effect this year and is that you will be charged on the footprint you desire, i.e.; square footage. There is a bit of wind damage on various roofs that will need some attention this spring probably before the work party. Once again we’ll not wait for a work party to complete some of these chores. If you feel you can do these little jobs the by all means get in touch and I will line you up with all the material you require. If you have a free afternoon then by all means take on one of these repairs and eventually all will be done. Some siding needs repair on # 2 hangar. I would hope this gets done as weather permits before the damage gets worse. I am hoping in the next coming months to get a siding program going for # 1 & # 2 hangars to get rid of the constant painting we are faced with. Possibly the administration building will also get some siding. There types of projects will give us more flying time and less work. Have a safe year!
The 2010 financial year for SSAA was not a
good one. The Fly-In (our main fund raising event) was understandably
postponed till 2011 due to the Hurricane. This was unfortunate in
many ways, especially from a financial standpoint. The Fly-In is our
single most profitable fund raising event. This coupled with some
costly projects have decreased our available funds. In late 2010 we
started to make up some ground and the main account is in “good” standing.
The expenses paid for the 2010 Fly-In will not need to be incurred
for the 2011 event. Please make sure you are doing everything you
can to keep our expenses in check. By the end of 2011 we will once
again have the funds necessary to take on a larger project. Please
remember Stanley is operated by volunteers, please be one. Homebuilder’s Rep. - Dave Alder Success in 2010 New Technology: Conclusion: Respectively Submitted, New Business: Yellow Wings Tour: 70th Anniversary
of British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Brian Chappell advised
that Vintage Wings of Gatineau PQ is celebrating the 70th anniversary
of the British Commonwealth Flying Training program during WW II;
they will be touring the country visiting some of the training school
locations on their tour. Stanley airport was school # 17 and will
be the last one on the tour and that will be Labour Day weekend, 2011
in conjunction with our 40th annual fly-in. More information will be forwarded to SSA members as plans become more final. Elections: Executive: Secretary, Brian Chappell (Mid Term) President: Ray noted that Kevin Layden was nominated for the position of President, he asked 3 times for nominations from the floor, there being none Kevin was acclaimed President. Vice-President: Ray noted that Marianne Hardman was nominated for the position of Vice-President, he asked 3 times for nominations from the floor, there being none Marianne was acclaimed Vice-President. Treasurer: Ray noted that Keith Landra was nominated for the position of Treasurer, he asked 3 times for nominations from the floor, there being none Keith was acclaimed Treasurer. The outgoing executive are to be congratulated for serving the association, some have served many terms and have contributed greatly to SSA over the years, thank-you for serving. Directors: Ray noted that the following four people have
been nominated for directorships:
Regretably the 40th Annual Stanley Fly-In had to be cancelled this year (2010) because of Hurrican Earl passing over Nova Scotia. This is the first Annual Stanley Fly-In to be cancelled in 40 years. The 40th Annual Fly-In will be held on Labour Day Weekend in 2011. Latest News
Home of the Worlds Highest Tides Stanley Sort Aviation Association (SSAA)recently received a grant from the Municipality of East Hants under the East Hants Municipal Grants Program. Stanley Sport Aviation Association would like to thank East Hants for its support and the municipality's recognition of Stanley's value to the Municipality of East Hants both as a tourist attraction and as a provider of employment as well as the user of services and materials and its contribution as a taxpayer. SSAA is frequently visited by pilots from this other municipalities in Nova Scotia and the other Maritime provinces as well as Quebec, Ontario and northeastern United States. Pilots and their airplanes from as far west as British Columbia and Texas as well as Louisana have flown into Stanley Airfield to participate in our Labour Day Weekend Annual Fly-In. The Annual Stanley Fly-In is a recognized aviation event in Canada known across this country and in the United States. 2012 will see the celebration of the 41st Annual Fly-In at Stanley. The East Hants Municipal Grant will provide much needed infrastructure such as chairs and tables which are usually in short supply and much in demand during the Fly-In weekend.
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