Minutes LISA General Membership Meeting September 27, 2025 10:00 AM Attendees: K Erthal, J Erthal, D Newitt, Pierre A-G, G Issacson, V Tregubov, C Rhein, D Restrepo Guests: Adam Banks, Andrew Licci, Raj Bedi, Matthew Small Please remember that Checks may be sent to Long Island Soaring Association 222 Grand Ave Shirley, NY 11967 Treasurer’s Report Brez and LISA App update New Business Power pilots are reminded to please use one log sheet for each month, blanks are in the clubhouse on the desk in the vertical organizer. Both Glider and Power logs books must be filled in legibly with all fields filled in. Thank you for your cooperation in this as accuracy makes Andrew’s, John’s and Mike's efforts a lot easier when doing the billing. Log landings for ALL aircraft please. Please be vigilant when pulling/pushing the Pawnee and Super cub out of and into their hangers to avoid any damage to the Nav lights. Also, be sure the Super cub hanger doors are open completely. Drew and Jerry have agreed to serve on the election committee, elections to take place in January. The nominating committee is starting to do its work of putting together a slate of candidates for the next LISA election. Please fill out the google form emailed out in a timely manner so they can prepare appropriately. Another email will be sent since most members did not respond. If you did, then thank you and no need to respond again. The idea of having safety meetings at least once a year, whereby tow pilots, instructors, 172, would meet separately which would be followed by a general safety meeting was greeted with a positive reception Pilots were reminded to consider noise abatement restrictions when preflighting Wing swap has been completed and 2055T is awaiting its annual inspection. Maintenance costs were discussed, and the Board and membership should be aware that these costs may need to be examined as it pertains to our fee structure and dues. Annuals: 1-26 and 2-33B have been completed. The importance of ‘training up’ was discussed. All members are encouraged to continue with their fight training by adding commercial and instructor ratings, not to mention earning a tow pilot endorsement. All members please check and pay any balances. According to club rules, regulations and policy as stated in our handbook any member in arrears more than 60 days will have privileges suspended this will include access to the app. The LISA app now includes the ability to manage the up/down status of any aircraft, if a power plane is out of service all future bookings will be notified of the change. Additionally, a message will appear on the booking page. The next feature for the app is a club wide balance sheet for complete transparency of club finances with automated, monthly reports sent out to all members. This will also help us get a much better picture with respect to the exact operating cost of our equipment. Attention all Students, study materials, preflight worksheet, and logbooks are needed on the flight line before flight lessons can begin. The Simulator is up and running, X-plane and glider simulator available at $10/hr for members. A Checkout/Orientation will be needed before members will be able to use the simulator. A laminated instruction sheet will be available shortly. Simulator is available to increase training opportunities but shall NOT be used towards logged hours. 2. Maintenance – Ryan 1-26 and 2-33B annuals are complete We are waiting to schedule the 2-33A and 1-34 annuals. Craig reported that he has completed a second tail stand for N65918 Swapping the wing from 65918, in order to get the 2055T back into service has been completed thanks to all those that participated. Rudder cap work req completion. Glider Captains have been selected extra special attention will be given to the glider. Gerry has agreed to adopt the 1-34, Jacob 1-26 John, our mechanic, suggested that we look at the Cessna at each 100 hours in order to find and address potential problems sooner The Cessna will be going in for annual shortly Ryan is encouraged to reach out to members when needing a hand with maintenance. We can use the app to push messages and gain interest as members express interest in assisting but say they are unaware of when help is needed. Raj (potential member) expressed interest in obtaining an A&P license. Gerry is interested in A&P info as he has one license and expresses interest in the other. Please reach out if you believe you have helpful information on local areas that can provide training/certification. Gerry talking to Ed (local paint shop next to John, mechanic) about top coating gliders and whether we can rent his hanger for the 1-34. Gerry’s 1-34 paint check to be completed today during field ops. 4. Chief Pilot – Brian Power Pilots MUST Log Landings!! Accurately & Clearly! 1 month turnaround for landing fees handled by Mike Hanson, depart fee, clear, grass 5. Operations Officer Pierre Members should use the LISA app to schedule their intentions to fly. Also, they should check the app for the status of an operation before leaving for the airport. SSA Badges – Give Shawn dates of accomplishments Please remember to send Andrew a picture of the log sheet at the close of the operation, legible, completely filled in and accurate. The importance of having a singular field manager/air boss was discussed to avoid confusion for tow pilot. 6. Safety Board and at Large/Mike Attention all Students, study materials, preflight worksheet, and logbooks are needed on the flight line before flight lessons can begin. All vehicles are required to have a yellow safety light on when operating on the airport grounds. All students and new members are required to take the SSA wing runner Ground Handling | Soaring Society of America | Wing Runner Training course and be field trained by other club members on how to prepare and launch gliders into flight. See Joe Grossmann about scanning QR code (in the clubhouse) with your phone for SSA wing runner course. Take the course, pass the test, earn a badge. Gerry will be hosting a safety class coming in the next few months come his retirement. Topics will vary but to include ground handling of gliders. 7. Other/Old Business – Club mail is delivered to the side door and falls into a box. If you happen to see mail in the box, we ask that you Please Place the Mail in the top left drawer of the desk. Thank you. 8. Good and Welfare Craig spoke to the airport diner and the club may advertise to customers as well as pay for flights at the diner. 9. Membership (Prospective members/Readings/Votes) Dmitrii was voted in unanimously by 7 present members. Dmitrii is a rated glider pilot and power pilot and he is looking forward to earning his tow endorsement . Welcome Dmitrii. The meeting adjourned 10:45 am, a motion was made and seconded; all were in favor. --Katelyn Erthal
We're short a tow pilot and we only have an instructor for 2 hours this afternoon, maybe... So the official LISA OPS won't be possible today. Tomorrow doesn't look promising either :-(
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Shawn (Mike) to instruct Wayne to tow from 10AM Someone to be the line boss
Let's meet at 10AM at the ClubHouse for the monthly meeting We'll have an operation starting at 11AM with Brian as instructor I can tow after the meeting, expect the OPS to run from 11 to 3pm Check the TAF here: https://metar-taf.com/taf/KHWV