The picnic at Ed Meyer's h~'uigar in Bolingbrook began at 6:30. Fifteen members and 'iineteen guests attended. Fred Kitch drove his RANGER to the J)lace and it was exainined by members and guests. Members Hamstra and Zak brought Net Gain Technology's Dragster, Bad Amplitude. It was also inspected and prel)ped for a test run on the Clow Airport runway.

At 8:10 PM, Ed arranged for a temporary

engined Piper airplane. Ed's son Steve flew cover in his Aircoupe in a circular pattern above the airport while Ed made a couple low-level test passes over the runway. The I)ragster was positioned for a test run. On the next approach, the I)ragster was launched as Ed approached, making a pass about 30 feet above the moving dragster. He recorded a final airspeed of about 130 mph.

The Dragster was next pushed into the hangar where it was weighed on Ed's aircraft scales. The total weight with a single motor and single battery pack was 1360 pounds. A weight sheet is included with this Newsletter.

The meeting was then called to order by President Woods at 9:14 PM. The minutes were approved and Treaswer Corel's report accepted.

President Woods reported that Member Vana has medical problems. Member Shafer reported that Jerry Mitchell has an iniplanted pacemaker, defibrillator, and infi~sion pump for antibiotics administration. The members wished these two persons well.
President Woods reported the Union Training Facility in Alsip will be under construction for remodeling for several months. Member Shafer contacted Triton and reported their auto facility is also closed for remodeling until mid-December. Since the two preferred facilities are not available, postponement of the FVEAA Tutorial until May of 2000 was approved by the membership. This will allow more time to seek a sponsor for the event.

Member and I)ragster Group participant, George Hamstra, gave a report on their experiences with Bad Amplitude in Colorado and subsequently at the US 66 Raceway in Joliet. The last run at Joliet with 36% of the final power expected with two motors and two battery banks produced a quarter-inile run in 12:005 seconds. They continue to tune the system and have a 9.5 second goaL The group has not yet decided to compete in Woodburn, OIL George said they will never again trailer the I)ragster over a long distance. Shipment to Oregon may be prohibitively expensive.

The matter of a fliture meeting place was discussed. There is no resolution. President Woods will be on vacation in Nevada thru August 7 th. Bill Shafer announced he too will be on vacation in Norman OK early in August. As of now we do not have a ~ p1;ac~.

Member Rod Bo'1hTh~ asked what maximum voltage could be used on the aircraft-style shunt motor in his "Sparky" conversion. Member Ken Meyers said it should not exceed 16 volts per commutator segment.

The meeting was adjounied at 10:30 PM

Submitted by Secretary Dave Aarvold