Yankee Flyers of Connecticut
YFOC Meeting Minutes for 7-11-2026
The meeting commenced at 1315 hours with 17 members in attendance. The location was Gawron Flying Field.
Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer's report was given verbally. The report was accepted into the meeting minutes.
Secretary's Report:
The Secretary's report was accepted. Welcome new member: Collin Gaudette.
Old Business
1. Field table repair status: Brooklyn Flying Field tables require repairs.
2. Weather station repair/status. Allen reported he is going to order the $30 dollar temp sensor, he explained that the bad temp sensor is the reason the station does appear on the weather app.
3. Dave reported that we received our approval for the 501C7 tax exempt status.
4. Erick reported that all three pilot stations were completed. Thanks you to Paul H., Steve G. and Erick for their generous donations.
New Business:
1. Dave introduced Collin Gaudette to the club. Dave made a motion that we accept Collin’s application it was approved by all present.
2. Paul H. mentioned that the current white tent is comparable in size to the suggested shelter he proposed.
3. Paul and Gary discussed the Rhinebeck Airshow including the RC demonstration. He believed the admission was $35 dollars and if we had enough participants that we could rent a van or a small bus.
4. Steve mentioned that we have had many airplanes leave the flying area. Steve is concerned with the new house sustaining damage. He stated that with the current AMA insurance the pilot causing the damage would be responsible for a $250 dollar deductible. Steve stated we need to fly only in the designated FRIA boundaries, and he would prefer everyone favors the right side of the flying field avoiding the left side where the house is located. This is also the reason it is important for everyone to keep their AMA membership current. An insurance rider was briefly discussed. Let’s help each when we see a plane encroaching or leaving the FRIA area.
5. Wayne mentioned a recent incident involving a paraglider at the Brooklyn Flying Field. He stated the pilot of the paraglider flew directly to the middle of the runway below a 400 foot altitude and then without warning did an intentional corkscrew maneuverer quickly dropping down to just above tree top level in the middle of the runway area. The intent of this warning is we cannot trust these paragliders to stay out of the runway area. Erick stated they saw paragliders on the same night from Gawron Field. Collin mentioned they fly out of Woodstock airport.
6. The next meeting is August 15th, Saturday combined with a food / fun fly, time: 1:15 p.m. The food fun fly starts at 12 noon. The next float flys are Sunday July 19th and August 23rd.
Meeting was adjourned at1402 hours.
Submitted by:
Wayne Kowal
Club Secretary