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., . ~ • MINUTES NOVEMBER g, 1988 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:11 P.M. by Chairman Guy Sutherland. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Guy Sutherland, Vice Chairman Larry Tucker, Secretary Steve Gillett, Members Cliff Hyde, Mike Miller, and John Ladd. MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Debby Rihn, H & R Aviation; Tom Helenberg, Gulf Central Aviation; Jerry Savoy, Don Swor, Joe Brooks, Don R. Shipp, H. J. Wood, Jr., and A. C. Schupp, P.E.; aircraft owners. 2. The minutes of the October 12, 1988 meeting were read. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Larry Tucker to approve the minutes as presented and seconded by Member John Ladd. Motion was unanimous. 3. The proposed airport rules and regulations were discussed. Member Mike Miller related that he has been approached by pilots at the airport concerning the proposed traffic pattern. There were objections to the establishment of a pattern at all, and in particular the provision that only forty-five (~45) degree entry on the downwind leg is permitted. There was discussion among the members on the need for the pattern, and the various components of the pattern. Chairman Guy Sutherland then opened the meeting for comments. Citizen H. J. Wood, Jr., aircraft owner, based at Gulf Central, addressed the Board. He expressed concern over adopting a tight set of rules that are not common to the rest of the country causing problems. Because the pilot is ultimately in control, the word "shall" can adversely impact safety. Joe Brooks, aircraft owner, expressed concern that the prohibition against crosswind approaches makes checking the wind sock difficult, if not impossible. Debby Rihn, H & R Aviation, stated that a tower installation would not necessarily improve operations. Crosswind entry should not be prohibited. The rule should not state "shall enter at a forty-five (45) degree angle to the downwind leg", but "should enter, etc." Ms. Rihn also objected to the prohibition of intersection take-offs.