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• • following wording: "Prior to a gyroplane turning from base to final he must insure there are no airplanes in the same position. if there are, he should yield. The airplane in a normal traffic flow will have the right of way at all times." Member Mike Miller concurred. Member Deborah Rihn expressed reservations with creating a second pattern, citing safety concerns. Member Cliff Hyde does not like the idea of two patterns on the same runway, and is in agreement with Deborah Rihn. Pilots are not able to see gyroplanes: they aren't where they were supposed to be, there is difficulty with autorota- tion in an area where there is not supposed to be any flying aircraft. He would rather see a pattern on the opposite side of the runway rather than low patterns. He considered a pattern on the inside more dangerous than one on the opposite side of the field. However, on the opposite side of the runway they would be coming head-on with other aircraft on the base. Cliff Hyde suggested that for the time being we try the suggested inside pattern at the lower altitude on a trial basis, with airplanes being given the right of way. If there are any complaints, find out who, why, what kind of problem. Whatever else is decided, a ramp or taxiway is not to be used. The Board will see what the experience is for a month: FBO's will post the proposed pattern and will bring back incident reports and input from the users. It was pointed out that the Airport Manager could designate special rules under the current ordinance. Member Deborah Rihn suggested that gyroplanes exit the runway as soon as possible. 4. Secretary Steve Gillett reported that the City was notified that a grant in the amount of $72,000 was received from the FAA to update the Airport Master Plan. Secretary Steve Gillett will be taking the grant offer to the City Council on the 23rd of April for their approval to accept the grant. The City will have to contribute $7,200 from the Airport budget, or 10~ of the total grant, as its matching share. Steve Gillett talked to the FAA in Fort Worth regarding beginning the selection process for consultants. Steve Gillett has developed a Scope of Work and is ready to issue Request for Proposal starting this weekend, by advertising in the newspaper, sending it to several known consultants who do aviation planning work and any other additional con- sultants who wish to submit. Motion was made by Secretary Steve Gillett to begin the consultant selection process, seconded by Member Deborah Rihn. Motion was unanimous. Chairman Guy Sutherland