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  • in reply to: Ozone Rush 6 is here #16328
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Source: Recent deliveries have upgraded brake handle riser clips and brake line swivels.

    Rush6_NewBrakeHandle

    in reply to: 7/16/22 Meeting Observations #16323
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Not seeing the meeting minutes yet under the normal holding place, but this is likely delayed due to the search for a new webmaster. If they are already redacted, minutes could be posted here in the meantime.

    For those wondering as I did, about the state of the grass in the LZ, I asked during the meeting and Tim Ward said (summarizing and going on memory):  “Waiting to reconnect the water lines, for the shade structure’s new concrete slab to be finished, to avoid doing significant/temporary work“. Sounds reasonable, and thanks to all those working on this.

    Another point was reinforced: As tempting as it may be, do not land on top of the shade structure, it is not designed for that. Should we paint “DON’T DO  IT” on the roof?

    in reply to: the pond is closed #16299
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Thank you Owen for providing this fun location. You are wise to seek liability protection and hopefully can offset the cost: Day/Season fee or club support?

    A water body, elevated platform, drinks, access… What can go wrong?

    Linda said (ref) that a waiver is being prepared (not available yet), to be signed by users of the facility.

    in reply to: $ for camping overnight ? #16275
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    If my memory does not fail… $15/night, honor system, no hookups, 3 weeks max continuous stay.

    Update: Simultaneous posting to Jana above, who clicked “Submit” faster.

    in reply to: Board Meeting – July 16 – Questions to be Read #16256
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Hi  Norman. Gene Embree or Tim Ward are probably most knowledgeable to answer.

    in reply to: CSS no longer has USHPA insurance. #16253
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Thanks for participating Jai Pal, providing extra info (ref) related to being a Chapter or not, and stating (ref) the new insurance name: CGL insurance. Hopefully, we achieve clarity about the club currently being a Chapter or not (taken to a separate discussion), but of greater interest is:

    • Hopefully this insurance company can be a long-term provider. A lesser issue if there are many to choose from.
    • Listing the pros/cons of having selected this insurance provider over the previous, mostly in terms of instruction at the site (likely the driver for the change). I suspect regular pilot members are mostly unaffected. It may be a good decision, but it is best to also provide visibility during a change to club members.
    in reply to: CSS no longer has USHPA insurance. #16229
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Quote from USHPA website:

    Chapters are member-controlled organizations approved by the USHPA. They are autonomous, self-governing, financially independent groups of flying enthusiasts, affiliated with the USHPA, who want to share their flying experiences with others.

    Update: There is a one-way relationship… A club needs to be a Chapter to get USHPA insurance (for landowners). But a club doesn’t need USHPA insurance to be a Chapter.

    Main topic here is: What are the implications of using the current site insurance, compared to one provided by USHPA?

    I believe the name of the current site insurance provider was stated by Stan at the end of the 2022/7/16 board meeting. Can the current site insurance policy be posted here for review? It could be an added document under this club website. At the least, it could be good for falling asleep.

    in reply to: CSS no longer has USHPA insurance. #16214
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    After some questioning (ref), thanks to David who obtained a confirmation (ref) from USHPA, that the club is no longer a Chapter, yet offers the ability to renew…

    CSS did not renew their chapter status on the last cycle. Depending on the direction the chapter pursues moving forward, we would be willing to consider their chapter renewal if they applied.

     

    in reply to: CSS Rumors & Board Meetings #16211
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Thanks for confirming (ref) your position Stan. I like what you told me on Saturday, it went something like: “On any issue, both sides debate by presenting arguments, and then there is the truth.“. At this point, both sides presented some arguments, maybe others have new info to add, and it can take its own course.

    I do appreciate the time and energy you are putting into the club. I also like how we can debate, yet still enjoy flying and spending time together.

    Thanks also to Alan and David doing investigative work, on whether or not the CSS is currently an USHPA Chapter. The detailed info I was provided (ref) makes me believe we are not, while websites may need updating.

    in reply to: Board Meeting – July 16 – Questions to be Read #16201
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    For Jai Pal…

    After re-reading Jana’s post (ref), she seemed aware that only General (not Board) meetings require 30-day notice, but was complaining instead that the board meeting we just had, was overdue. Of course, the more notice time the better.

    For Jana…

    During the meeting I remembered and asked your question about what by-laws are up for review. This was Stan’s answer.

    in reply to: CSS Rumors & Board Meetings #16200
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    The information I “found” (ref 1, ref 2, ref 3) was supplied by professionals in their field, who know more than I do. They understandably chose not to participate in this forum.
    By sharing here, their counterpoints bring more value, than my exposure to “shoot the messenger” reactions.

    in reply to: AUA ratings #16198
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Both statements (from Stan during yesterday’s meeting) can be correct…

    1. There is no current plan to accept AUA ratings.
    2. The club by-law that limits the requirement to USHPA (and IPPI) ratings, is up for review (ref).

    So one may deduct that either…

    • There is a desire/plan to accept ratings from another (yet to be named) association, maybe one that does not exist now (AUA could just be used as a template).
    • There is no reason to limit the club to one specific association’s rating system, or use that freedom as leverage in future negotiations (with USHPA for example).

    The future will tell, which of the above was closer to the truth.

    in reply to: AUA ratings #16190
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    A related piece of information from today’s (2022/7/16) board meeting, which had a good exchange of ideas…

    There will be at least one club by-law up for review/update at the next general membership meeting in October: The one where the club is currently limited to accepting only USHPA (and IPPI) ratings. Stan added that it would have to be approved  by general membership.

    in reply to: CSS Rumors & Board Meetings #16175
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    When challenged, you feel “attacked”.
    Bullying (insults, defamation) may work on an insecure teenager, mostly ineffective with adults, more of a reflection of one’s character. Doing it under public view makes your stock go down.
    Forums (or meetings) are places to exchange viewpoints and some will be in opposition.
    As a board member, expect challenges, while held to a higher behavior standard.
    Hoping for only “feel good” feedback is unrealistic, take pride in doing your best and don’t “burn out”.

    All good on my side
    I am a night owl by nature, expect me to be online at any hour, situation normal.
    I am proud of helping people to fly and collected testimonials.
    I am at a sweet spot in my life, and wish you also get to experience these simultaneously: Financially comfortable, lots of free time, healthy.

    About Zac, Dusty, Luke and Chris: All fine people. I passed on the info I received. Of course, everyone wants to share their passion and minimize burdens. Best to also list yourself as benefiting from avoiding RRRG/PASA school insurance.
    Lost Swing sponsorship: Blaming others sounds like a comforting rationalization.

    Volunteering.
    You are wrong to think your CSS efforts are not well appreciated. I appreciate your: Site maintenance, shade structure work.
    Beyond the CSS site, there are many ways to help the flying community:
    – Help other local flying sites (join me at Soboba one of these days).
    – Participate and provide guidance on an international forum.
    – Publish equipment reviews.
    – Share knowledge on a website, podcast, video channel.
    – Help a national association.
    When donating (time, effort, money) it is not a competition, do what fits you best.

    See you at the meeting Marcello.

    in reply to: CSS Rumors & Board Meetings #16173
    Jerome Daoust
    General Member

    Stan wrote (ref)…

    The Board has not been planning or considering getting out of USHPA, changing the rating system, or obtaining another rating provider.  Each and every one of these decisions would have to be made beforehand by a vote of the entire club membership.

    The above is not true. This is what I found (source)…

    Not true in that the CSS Board chose to drop being a USHPA Chapter by canceling their Conditional Chapter renewal in 2021 (more info at the end of this posting). Chapter’s need to maintain sufficient Risk Management and not operate as a commercial entity for their activities to remain as a Recreational Chapter. Chapters always have an option to convert part or all an operation to a Commercial Flight Park if that is the path that they would like to pursue.