Whiteplains Calendar March 2010

 

Additions:  March 1  7:00 PM Pilots Meeting Jim Wheats Hanger

SCBC March   7 - Aiken (AIK)

SCBC March 21 - Barnwell (BNL)

Landing at Whiteplains

Steve Sanderson landing on 27 at Whiteplains 2-28-2010

Pilots Meeting 3-1-2010

Reminder:

Disaster Action Plan Presentation.

Change of Speakers: Todd can not make it, so we will have a different speaker.

A well known "mystery" guest will give some interesting details about local pilot's and their "learning" experiences. Come see if you are one of those "presented."

We may have a $100,000 door prize - or not - you must be present to win - depends on whether I hit the lottery today.

Be there or be square.

thank you,

Terry Yon


PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE DATE - MARCH 1, 2010.
(This will be a Monday night)

This is the date for the next Pilot's Association Meeting.
Place: Jim Wheat's hangar
Time: 7:00 PM

This is a very important meeting.
It is time to elect the Chairperson that will serve the Pilot's Association for the next 2 years.

Our guest speaker is scheduled to be Todd Clamp. Todd will be discussing many topics including safety. Have your questions ready for Todd to answer.

Show up and share your interest in the Pilot's Association of Whiteplains.

Look forward to seeing a large turnout for this meeting.

Regards,
Jim Wheat

Flight of five to the Florida Keys

Last week several of us flew down to the Florida Keys in a flight of five.  Below is a short slide show.  Thanks to Bill Como and John Gardner for letting me tag along with them.  We all had a nice time, just wish the weather was a tad warmer. Trip dates 2-18 to 2-21-2010.



Photos by: Don Cook

Windy Road Cleanup

A small but MIGHTY crew did the roadside cleanup on Saturday, February 20th. After a lovely breakfast at Fastnaughts, we all loaded into Jim Causey'struck and hit the road. Nine of us collected 16 bags of trash along Windy Road and Golden Jubilee. Thanks to Diane for breakfast and to Jim for being our mission commander.

Picture and report by: Steve Sanderson

Short Flight over Whiteplains

Michael Benton was the only brave fellow that would go up with me to do a short photo hop over Whiteplains.  Come and join us. The weather is great, and the runway is plowed.  Thanks to Dennis Perry.

Showman Challenge

Looks like no one else was up to the snowman challenge on the PH1 side. Here is our "Tropical Snowlady"
Thanks,

Wesley Haltiwanger

White Wonderland at Whiteplains Plantation

We went from this last night to this this morning.  I checked my GPS and it still says that we are in South Carolina, but when I look out the window I wonder if that could be.  This stuff should be up north.

2-12-2010(9)

Click on Dennis to see slide show.

Photos by: Posie and Don Cook

Snow Day at Pictures

Wesley Haltiwanger wanted to share some snow pictures with us. 

Thanks Wesley!

2-12-2010

Whiteplains Plantation Snow Man Challange

Ok..... Phase II has a snowman.  Lets see what you can do.  Send us your best photo of your snowman.

2010-02-12

Runway is closed until further notice.

Whiteplains Snow Crew of One

Received this picture of Dennis getting the snow plow ready.  You can all rest easy tonight knowing Dennis is one the job.



Photo by: Gwen Mochak
2-12-2010

Snow Day at Whiteplains Plantation

We got some snow today 2-12-2010 starting around 4 pm.  This is a short video of the snow take up till 5:00 pm.  Right now it is 6:15 pm and we have two inches on the ground.  I'll upload a newer video later on.
Reported by: Don Cook

What's going on at Whiteplains?

Jack Fastnaught waits for a customer.

Steve Crimm joins the K-Club

Clem Spencer waits for his house to be finished

  Mike Moore waits for a hangar roof. 

Jim Franklin waits for a hangar door.

Photo's by: Steve Sanderson Whiteplains Cub Reporter

Video Taken at Oshkosh 2009 slickhutto

After an excellent 10 day trip that was condensed into 6 hours of HD video, I am finally able to present to you this year's EAA Airventure music video. To the tune of "The Killers - All These Thing... Video by: Slickhutto

Teacher - Colonel Causey

Four shots of Colonel Causey showing Dick Hitt and Don Cook how to build an airplane. One shot of work crew helping Jack Fastnaught in his hangar.  Jack also hooked up a remote control for his hanger door.

                                                                     

Photos by: Steve Sanderson

Cool Morning at Whiteplains 2-1-2010

This is what we woke up to this morning.  A nice 19 degrees with lots of frost.  I hope spring is not far off.  See forcase below.

Whiteplains Calendar February 2010

Additions to Calendar - SCBC Dates

Feb -   7 - Lancaster (LKR)

Feb - 21 - Rock Hill (UZA)

 

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Sights & Sounds Around Whiteplains

Richard Sipp flew his RV-10 down from Midland, Michigan to visit frends in the area. He parked at Steve Sandersons hanger. A short video below.



Revised Video 1-30-2010
Reported by: Don Cook
1-28-2009

Sights & Sounds Around Whiteplains

Whiteplains new Cub Reporter/Photographer, Steve Sanderson, submitted the following photos of some of the things going on around Whiteplains t0day.

From Clem & Heidi Spencer's New House

Click on pictures below to see more.

Mike Moore's New hanger with Gare Boykin

Steve Crim's Plane

Jim Wheat Hole RWY27

Jim Franklin's Hanger

VASI/PLC System Update

Whiteplains Pilots...

Today, I made some minor changes to the VASI/PCL system.

As I told everyone in December that I would, I removed the previous five-click option. This will help to de-conflict us from Gilbert International. THE SYSTEM COMES ON WITH THREE CLICKS. Not two, not four, not five. Only THREE.

You may have noticed in recent days that the system would occasionally come on and off at random times. This was due to atmospheric noise, lightning and other such disturbances. To correct this, I "tightened" the squelch control a little bit. This should minimize the false commands, but will result in a slight decrease in maximum range. You should still be able to energize the system from at least a mile out. If you find that you are unable, please call me and tell me the circumstances.

As always, feel free to call with comments or questions.

Thanks.

Ken

Whiteplains Plantation BOD Meeting 1-19-2010

Below is a short slide show from Tuesdays BOD Meeting and Dinner.



Photos by: Steve Sanderson and Don Cook

Whiteplains BOD Meeting and Dinner

Since everyone couldn't attend the Board of Directors Meeting and Dinner, I recorded it in its entirety. Due to size limits on YouTube, I had to divide it up into four parts.

Part One of Four:


Part Two:


Part Three:


Part Four:

Video by: Don Cook

Whiteplains K-Mart Breakfast Club

We had a record turn out at K-Mart for breakfast this morning. A total of 14 and one guest.

Whiteplains Young Eagle Flight - Completed!

1-09-2010
The weather held for the first time after two aborted attempts due to weather. Thanks to Bill Como, Steve Sanderson, John Gardner and Don Cook for helping to making this event happen. We flew a total of nine Jr. ROTC cadets. Lt. Col. Jim Tucker said that he well have at least two more groups before the end of the year for us to fly.
Photos by: Don Cook & Posie Cook

The Besler Steam Plane

With the price of 100LL, maybe this might be the way to go.

Deadline Near For Paper Certificate

Still Holding a Paper Certificate? Deadline Looms for Replacement

It you are one of the pilots who has not yet traded in your old paper certificate for an updated, tamperproof version, you have until March 31 to make the change. After that date, you will be ineligible to exercise your privileges with a paper certificate. When you do make the change, you can also replace your social security number with a new pilot certificate number — recommended for personal identity security. The fee for making the swap is $2, and you can order your new certificate on line.

To replace your airmen certificate click here: http://links.bonniermarinegroup.com/ctt?kn=25&m=4321796&r=NDc4NjI1OTQ1MwS2&b=0&j=MTQzOTg5Mzk2S0&mt=1&rt=0.

According to the site, it takes about two weeks for the FAA to process and mail the new certificate, so don't wait until the last minute.

Whiteplains Ice Skating Rink - CLOSED!

Photos from Colonel Causey's skating rink.

Please note, until further notice, Colonel Causey's Ice Skating Rink is CLOSED!
Also note that you can no longer go Ice Fishing or swimming.

When asked why, all Colonel Causey would say is, "Humbug".

Photo's by: Steve Sanderson

New Years 2010 Breakfast

Our thanks to the Meiners for hosting the New Year's Breakfast on New Year's Morning. Food was great as well as the company. Hope everyone has a better 2010 than 2009.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year 2010!

Nice firework show from Down Under.

Whiteplains Calendar January 2010

Update:

January 09 - Young Eagles Flight at Whiteplains 10:00 AM @ Don Cook's Hanger

January 19 - Board of Directors Meeting

SCBC - Twin Lakes (S17)

A few pictures from today's trip to Twin Lakes for the SCBC. Fun was had by all, especially for Posie who won the cash drawing. Way to go Posie!

Still Photos by: Steve Sanderson

Video/Slide Show by: Don Cook