by J. Rion Bourgeois

Breakfast Report

             At the April breakfast, we only served 78 adults, 19 kids, and 19 comps(volunteers) for a total of 116.  Yes the weather was awful, but the crew had a great time.

Monthly Chapter Meeting Report

            Did you know that auto gas has two different blends: a winter blend that is more volatile than the summer blend?  I had no idea, and I’m a retired attorney, and everyone knows lawyers know everything.

            I was enlightened at the April chapter meeting in an excellent presentation by past EAA105 president Ron Singh.  Before his retirement from the state of Oregon he was head of ODOT’s surveying, drones, and engineering automation programs. He and his wife now spend their time between their home on the Independence Airpark and their family farm in India. They became aware of the different blends of auto gas after they had the  Rotax engine in their  RV-12is stumble and almost quit over the Cascades last June.

            We had thirty people turnout for Ron’s presentation of what he learned about seasonal blends of automotive fuel (mogas) used in aircraft and the risks associated with using a winter blend in warm temperatures.  He has made it available on YouTube, and I urge everyone to watch it NOW as we are entering the Danger Zone.  It may save your life.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Upcoming events, including the Poker Run (8/27/23), Pie Auction (11/9/23), Holiday Banquet (1/12/24) and the First Saturday of Every Month Pancake and Grits Breakfast are on the chapter website EAA105.org under the “Calendar” tab.  I hope to see y’all at the next Saturday breakfast on May 6, 2023 and the next monthly chapter meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023