Section 2. An annual meeting of the owner or owners of the stock shall be held on the first Monday during the month of January in each and every year if not a legal holiday, and if a legal holiday then on the next succeeding calendar day which is not a legal holiday for the purpose of electing Directors and to transact such other business as may be presented to the members.
Section 3. The owner or owners of the stock shall be notified, if reasonably possible of the time, place and purpose or purposes of the meeting and only that business for which the meeting is called shall be transacted.
Section 4. Special meetings of the owner or owners of the stock may be called for any purpose or purposes by a majority of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. The majority of the owners of the stock, present in person or represented by proxy, shall be requisite to and shall constitute a quorum at all meetings for the transaction of business. A majority of a quorum shall decide any issue coming before the meeting, unless otherwise provided by law.
Section 6. Regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held following the annual meeting of the members each year, and no other notice shall be required. At any meeting of the Board of Directors a majority of such directors shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of a quorum shall decide any issue coming before the board of directors.
Section 7. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called upon one (1) day's notice by the President, and shall be called by the President at any time upon a written request of a majority of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI-GENERAL FINANCE Section 1. In the event of any damage to any equipment of the Club, except where provided for elsewhere in the Club regulations, the following specific rules shall apply:
a. If any accident is caused through violation of Federal Aviation Regulations, Club regulations, or local regulations, the member at fault shall be responsible for the uninsured portion of the damages to Club equip-
amount covered by insurance if such damage results from the member's own carelessness or negligence.
c. In the event of the person at fault not being able to pay the total damages, then the remaining balance and the repair bill shall be paid for by the person at fault in a manner arranged with the person by the Board.
d. In case of doubt as to the cause of the accident, the Board shall abide by the findings of the FAA or National Transportation Safety Board.
Section 2. No member of the Club shall be authorized to make purchases in the name of the Club except by order of the Board or as set forth in Section 3 hereafter.
Section 3. Any member of the Club finding it necessary to purchase parts or to have any repair work performed on the equipment of the Club, in an emergency or on a cross-country, not to exceed $50.00 without prior approval of the respective Club Flight Office, may do so in his own name, and after presentation of a properly receipted bill for such sales and/or service, and after the bill has finally been approved by the Board, said member shall be given credit. On a cross-country only oil and gas will be purchased with the credit cards available at the Club Flight Desk. Tax exemption forms must be filled out in the name on the credit card and left at the Club Flight Desk. If not, the member will be billed for the Club's loss of tax refund.
Section 4. At the end of each month the member will be mailed a statement covering charges accrued by him through the 26th of that month plus dues for the following month. If the member pays his account by the 10th of the month for which dues are being paid, his current flight charges and monthly dues will be discounted 10 per cent. Any mailed payment ostmarked through the lUth will receive this discount. Lavments receive iter the 10th (unless postmark shows 10th or before will pay the gros amount of the bill.
A 1½ per cent service charge will be added to any unpaid balance carried over to next regular monthly billing period.
A member whose check for the net amount has been returned unpaid by his bank will thereupon lose his right to the 10 per cent discount and must pay the gross amount of the statement.
A member failing to remit payment by the 10th will be grounded automatically and may be ungrounded only after he pays the gross amount due.
Section 5. A member cannot have inactive status unless his account is paid in full.
Section 6. All checks shall be signed by the Treasurer or by an appointee of the Board.
Section 7. An annual audit of the Club's financial books and records shall be made once each year as of October 31.
ARTICLE VII
INITIATION FEES, DEPOSITS, AND ASSESSMENTS Section 1. An initiation fee set by the Board shall be charged each new member.
Section 2. The initiation fee is non-refundable, and non-transferable.
ARTICLE VII-DUES AND FLYING RATES Section 1. Dues shall be payable in advance and are due upon receipt of billing.
Section 2. Members may become inactive by mailing a written request for said status to the Secretary. They may then become active again by making a payment of ten dollars ($10.00) plus one month's dues for the month in which they intend to become active again. However, if the membership is full at that time, their name is added to the Club's waiting list.
Section 3. Charges for flying time shall be determined by the Board, based on actual cost of operations.
Section 4. On all cross-country flights in a Cessna 150 a minimum charge of 3 hours shall be paid for each 24 hour period. For all time over 24 hours (or over multiples of 24 hours) or for time which is less than 24 hours, a minimum charge equal to 1/3 of the daylight time that the plane is scheduled shall be paid. This minimum charge shall not exceed 3 hours in any fraction of a 24 hour period. Planes other than the Cessna 150 which may be available to members will have the minimum set by the Board for that particular plane. This minimum charge shall not be made for a period for which a member presents evidence satisfactory to the Board that intended flying was prohibited during that period by circumstances beyond the pilot's control.
Section 5. The person to whom the plane is checked out is responsible for the plane until its return to the home base.
ARTICLE IX-REVISION OF CHARGES Section 1. At least once each year the Board shall review all fees, assessments, flying rates, and other charges, and if necessary, revise them or recommend revision, basing such revision on current operating costs.
ARTICLE X-MISCELLANEOUS Section 1. Each member of the Club shall have read and shall have promised in writing to observe and abide by all the provisions of the By-Laws and other regulations of the Club, and to acquaint himself as thoroughly as possible with the local field rules of any airport and landing fields used by the Club and to observe them to the best of his ability.
Section 2. Penalty for violation of any of the provisions of these By-Laws and any other Club regulations shall be determined by the Board except where a specific penalty is otherwise provided.
Section 3. All conditions, covenants, and provisions of the Constitution, By-Laws and other Regulations of the Club are performable in Travis County, Texas.
ARTICLE XI-AMENDMENTS Section 1. Amendments to these By-Laws may be effected only by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at a regular or special meeting called for that purpose of which the Directors had at least 10 days notice mailed to them at their last known address.
Section 2. Any amendments to these By-Laws shall be mailed to the active members of the club.
APPENDIX B
OPERATING RULES Sky Roamers Flying Club 37
April 1, 1965 TO: Sky Roamer Members SUBJECT: Operating Rules This booklet contains a comprehensive set of rules for the guidance of each member of Sky Roamers. No set of rules, however, can cover every conceivable situation but a good knowledge of these rules as a guideline plus the application of good judgment should cover most situations.
We all deplore rules and yet our entire civilization runs on rules and laws.
These rules are intended to make your participation in Sky Roamers most rewarding and enjoyable and assure the cooperation of your fellow members. Scrupulous adherence to the letter and spirit of these guidelines will minimize operating costs and maximize safety.
Questions of interpretation should be referred to the General Manager.
Yours very truly, SKY ROAMERS AIR TRAVEL, INC.
James H. Brown President 38
SKY ROAMERS AIR TRAVEL, INC.
OPERATING RULES
SECTION I SCHEDULING AND USE OF TIME:
No member may fly a Sky Roamer aircraft without having reserved time for the flight in the reservation book maintained at the Sky Roamer office.
Reservations may be made in person by the member or by telephone to the Sky Roamer office.
It should be thoroughly understood that the proper use of the reservation feature provided is the key to a successful cooperative operation, maximum use of the aircraft, and maximum utility to all of the members.
By your reservation you are declaring to the other members that the aircraft is assigned to your custody for the period reserved. Therefore, you should be careful to follow these rules.
1. Reserve precisely the time you want. Do not use the general remark "all day" unless you want the aircraft all day. Instead make your reservation, for example, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; or 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., etc.
2. Each member MUST indicate his destination when his reservation is made. For example; "local," "Las Vegas," etc.
3. Initial your reservation on the book before departing. In this way we know you have taken the aircraft. Double check your aircraft number and time you are due back.
4. Cancel as soon as you know you cannot keep a reservation, whether for weather or other reasons. Do not assume that in inclement weather the aircraft will not be needed. Adjust your reservation if you find you will be delayed in leaving.
5. If you are more than one hour late for any flight, the aircraft may be assigned to someone else, unless you have contacted the Sky Roamer office and informed them of your delay.
6. If a member is more than one half hour late for a flight with an instructor and has failed to call or cancel, the member will be charged the instructor waiting time, but in no case shall the member be charged more than one hour.
7. On cross country flights beyond 500 miles, a written itinerary MUST be filed with the Sky Roamer office that will show your route of flight, probable stops, airports to be used and phone numbers and/or addresses at which you can be reached if it should be necessary.
8. Contact the General Manager or Dispatcher if you are delayed and cannot return on schedule. All delays should be reported promptly to prevent any undue anxiety, investigation, search and rescheduling of aircraft.
9. Contact the General Manager for assistance if you feel a reservation re-arrangement can solve a particular reservation problem.
SECTION II FLIGHT MINIMUMS:
Certain minimums are established to assure adequate use of an aircraft by each member to whom it is assigned.
1. On cross country flights a member shall be charged a minimum of two (2) hours per day for each day the aircraft is in the members possession.
2. Each member is expected to fly at least forty (40) hours per year.
3. If a member fails to fly the minimums indicated in 1 and 2 above, he shall be assessed the following hourly rates:
Group I -- $4.00 per hour Group II .- $5.00 per hour Group !!I ... $7.50 per hour Cessna 205 .- $7.00 per hour Multi-engine - $12.00 per hour Half of the minimum time each member is expected to fly each year MUST be flown in the type of aircraft in which the member is a shareholder.
4. Compliance with annual flight minimum time shall be computed at the close of each quarter and appropriate assessments or refunds made.
5. Annual flight minimum time is computed on a calendar year basis.
(January 1 to December 31.)
SECTION III REPORTING TIME:
Each member shall report the start time (time of departure from parking area and stop time (time of return to parking area) and shall indicate the elapsed time on the Sky Roamer flight ticket.
Time is to be recorded from the meters installed in cach aircraft, except in the event of the meters failing, then it shall be recorded by clock time.
Flight tickets MUST be legibly signed with the members name and completely filled out. Aircraft squawks should be noted clearly on the flight
SECTION IV FLYING SKILL:
Each member joining Sky Roamers shall be instructed and checked out thoroughly in each type of aircraft and its equipment before he may take solo custody of the aircraft.
Each member MUST also be thoroughly checked for all types of flight activity for which he holds ratings or licenses, that the General Manager at his discretion may require.
Student members are NOT allowed to fly solo into any airport, any distance from Burbank airport, weather, wind conditions or Special V.F.R. unless the members' Sky Roamer instructor has designated which of the above are approved. This approval must appear in the student's log book and be signed by the instructor.
Student members failing to fly in a 30 day period must be rechecked by a Sky Roamer instructor before flying solo.
Members with a private license or better MUST be rechecked by a Sky Roamer instructor if they have failed to fly in a 60 day period.
All members MUST take and pass the Sky Roamers annual check flight.
This flight must be in the type of aircraft in which the member is a shareholder. More frequent checks may be required at the request of the General Manager or Chief Pilot.
SECTION V CHECK OUT REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum pilot experience for qualification to solo in the following types of aircraft:
Single engine-Group I No minimum Single engine-Group II .--- 75 hours Single engine-Group III .-- 100 hours plus (Retractable gear) (A minimum of five hours dual in retractable gear aircraft) Multi-engine aircraft .- 300 hours plus
1. Local Proficiency Check Out:
(a) Demonstrate safe operating proficiency in aircraft type and locality.
(b) Check out minimum will include:
1. Two landings and take offs at two uncontrolled airports.
2. Two landings and take offs at two controlled airports other than Burbank.
3. Two landings and take offs on a dirt runway.
4. One missed approach and sufficient operation in and out of Burbank to insure familiarization with reporting point, runways, taxiways, etc.
5. Emergency situations will be simulated.
(c) Strange field evaluation, planning, pattern entry, approach, airspeed control and touch down must be of a quality so as to leave no doubt of the pilot's ability to safely and consistently operate the aircraft and utilize any airport authorized by Sky Roamers.
(d) Failure to maintain constant vigilance for other aircraft will be grounds for further dual check-out. -
2. Cross Country Check *(Unlimited):
This extended cross country check will cover a total of not less than 41
1,000 miles, preferably over unfamiliar terrain in the area of the continental divide. This will allow the pilot to learn inflight weather recognition, ability to change courses enroute, crosswind and turbulent flight into and out of high altitude fields, precise fuel management, cruise control, interpretation of forecasts for the frequent changes of weather which are common in this area. Terrain and weather relationships, altitude effect on aircraft performance and pilot fatigue. A realistic application of navigation aids and facilities.
Extended cross country checks may be taken by two members simultaneously. In which case the flight will be programmed so that each member receives approximately half of the time as pilot, while the other answers questions and problems regarding the aircrafts' performance, radio, lost procedures, emergencies and use of aviation publications.
3. Local Night Checks:
This will acquaint the pilot with night procedures and orientation in the Los Angeles area. Take off and landings are given at several airports, such as: Bracket, Ontario, Fullerton, Orange County, Long Beach, Santa Monica and Van Nuys.
A member who has not been checked out for NIGHT cross country shall not fly more than 50 miles from Burbank airport at night.
Note: Except for Van Nuys airport, any night field north, northwest, or west of Burbank airport is RESTRICTED until the member has taken his NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY CHECK FLIGHT.
4. Night Cross Country Check:
The pilot should be able to control the aircraft by reference to instruments and be familiar with minimum I.F.R. Enroute Altitudes.
This check is usually scheduled on a moonless night and will cover no less than 200 miles. Landings will be made at airports with various lighting facilities.
No member may fly night cross country on a MOONLESS NIGHT unless he holds an I.F.R. rating.
5. Instrument Check and Restrictions:
Instrument pilots will be required to meet Sky Roamers proficiency standards necessary to operate in the Los Angeles High Density Area.
NO SINGLE OR MULTI ENGINE Sky Roamer aircraft shall be flown under I.F.R. conditions when icing conditions are forecast. The exception shall be for limited training with a Sky Roamer instructor.
NO SINGLE OR MULTI ENGINE Sky Roamer aircraft shall be flown at NIGHT when I.F.R. conditions exist: This includes-climb out to V.F.R. on top, enroute or descent for landing. Sky Roamers minimums for take off under I.F.R. conditions are 500 feet and one mile.
Climb outs to V.F.R. conditions on top are prohibited when the reported cloud tops are above the freezing level.
Variations in aircraft performance and equipment, higher winds aloft, more severe weather associated with cloud tops and holdings required, dictate that maximum top of cloud limits for I.F.R. operations of aircraft be established as follows:
Single engine aircraft -- 6,000 ft. msl Multi engine aircraft } ... -- 8,000 ft. msl In no event shall this be construed to mean that flying at altitudes below these tops shall be considered good and safe practice regardless of other circumstances.
It should be thoroughly understood that in order to keep your rating up to date you must fly a minimum of six (6) hours each six (6) months of either simulated or actual instrument flight to keep your instrument rating current and legal.
Word of caution: Never fly under I.F.R. conditions just because you hold an I.F.R. rating, unless you are current and have had many hours of experience.
SECTION VI CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT RULES:
Equipment Care:
1. Check aircraft carefully before each flight.
2. Repair or have repaired all items affecting safety of flight.
3. Contact General Manager before arranging for any repairs over $25.00.
4. Use Aero Shell W-50 oil whenever possible. Otherwise-any good NON DETERGENT oil will do.
5. Use of proper fuels is extremely important. DO NOT use auto fuels.
6. Oil and gas levels must be checked at each stop-this also applies to local flights.
7. Secure inside storage whenever possible to preclude storm damage.
If aircraft must be stored outside, be sure it is tied down securely and controls are locked. This is your sole responsibility while aircraft is in your possession.
8. Lock aircraft if possible. In any event do not leave key in aircraft.
9. Check tires for proper inflation, check battery for water every ten hours.
10. Whenever an aircraft is left standing during wind conditions (blowing dust, sand, etc.) it is the FULL RESPONSIBILITY of the MEM- BER to clean or have cleaned the AIR INTAKE SCREEN to the carburetor and overall engine, BEFORE STARTING.
Should ANY foreign matter be drawn into the engine it could cause internal damage.
Also, check and clean fuel caps before refueling.
NEVER re-fuel an aircraft in the rain unless protection is used to keep water out of fuel tank.
11. ANY member who flys in or out of a dirt, gravel, rock surface, sod or grass airport will be held fully responsible for all damage to the aircraft, such as: propeller damage, paint nicks, dents to metal surface, etc.
This also applies to taxiing, starting engine, run up, etc., when taxi way or tie down area is not paved. USE THE TOW BAR IN AIR.
CRAFT.
12. When a cross country kit is supplied a member, he must note on his flight ticket any materials used so that we may correct our inventory.
13. Keep aircraft interior clean. The next member to use the aircraft will appreciate it.
Conduct of Flight and Planning:
1. Be sure you are using current charts, plan your flight along safest route.
2. Allow sufficient time, so that you are not under undue pressure to meet business appointments or to reach your destination. It takes time to check weather, file a flight plan and preflight the aircraft properly.
3. Always check weight and balance before each trip.
4. Plan flight with sufficient fuel reserve. Sky Roamers fuel reserve means: Your destination airport plus an alternate airport plus 45 sorper. Also minutes reserve at cruise power. Also allow another 15 minutes for taxi and run up. Remember your watch is your best fuel gauge.
5. Do not engage in night or instrument flying unless you are specifically authorized to do so.
6. Check weather carefully before each flight and while enroute, but do not expect weather reports to be completely correct. Remember weather has a habit of changing without notice.
7. Be sure you comply with all Federal Aviation Regulations, especially those concerning visibility and ceilings. These rules are all the more critical because of the ever increasing air traffic. Keep your eyes open and your mind on your flying.
8. Know your radio equipment. Check your OMNI, ILS and ADF before departing. Also know the proper use of the radio squelch control.
If you feel your knowledge is limited, get additional instruction before your trip.
9. When flying retractable gear aircraft NEVER raise flaps on landing roll, wait until aircraft has cleared active runway and has come to a all, voi. NEVER activate Raps while tax you ictisit.
10. LOOK at each switch or control before you activate it to be SURE it is the RIGHT ONE.
11. Be sure runway length is equal to aircraft manufacturers published takeoff or landing distance-plus 70% safety margin if hard surface:
Double the manual distance if sod or grass and triple the manual distance if sod or grass is wet.
12. Safe speed control: NEVER allow air speed to drop below:
(a) At least 160% of stall speed when maneuvering below 1000 ft.
(b) At least 140% of stall speed during straight approach or climb out.
(c) At least 130% of stall speed over threshold.
13. Wind Limits:
(a) Do not take off or land if wind velocity is more than you have been signed off for in your log book by a Sky Roamer instructor.
(b) Never taxi when cross winds or gusts are more than 50% of stall speed unless outside assistance is given. Taxi slow under any wind conditions.
(c) Never take off or land when 90° surface winds exceed 20% of stall speed or surface winds are 45° and exceed 30% of stall
(d) Never taxi closer than 1,500 ft. from blast of powerful aircraft, (Jets-2,000 ft.) and then only when headed directly into blast.
(e) Never take off or land behind large aircraft (Jets, etc.) without allowing time for turbulence to clear. A minimum of 2 minutes more if air is calm. This also applies to crossing behind any large aircraft while in flight.
14. Avoid Aying above 10,000 ft. without oxygen during the day, and above 8,000 ft. at night.
15. Always use the check list for the type of aircraft you are flying. Don't trust your memory. Check your instruments regularly.
16. Remember the most important objective of your flight is safety.
SECTION VII GENERAL RULES:
1. Each member shall observe Federal Aviation Regulations, local airport rules and all other flight regulations formulated for the operation of Sky Roamers aircraft and shall conduct himself in a manner that is a credit to the Sky Roamer organization he represents.
2. Under no circumstances may a member instruct another member in a Sky Roamer aircraft unless he is a qualified flight instructor and is designated and approved as an instructor by the General Manager or Board of Directors.
3. No member shall give flight instruction in Sky Roamer aircraft to a non-member even though the member holds a flight instructor's rating.
4. No member shall receive flight instruction in a Sky Roamer aircraft from any flight instructor except those designated and approved as an instructor by the General Manager or Board of Directors.
5. No member may permit a non-member to fly a Sky Roamer aircraft or permit a member not qualified in a particular aircraft type to fly while the aircraft is in his custody.
6. A student pilot may fly as a student only with his Sky Roamer designated instructor. He may fly only as a passenger with other Sky Roamer members holding a current medical and current private or higher type license.
7. Each member is responsible for a complete pre-flight check of his aircraft. Squawks should be noted on the flight ticket. Major squawks should be reported to the maintenance supervisor or dispatcher at once, and if sufficiently serious the member should take all necessary precaution to ground the aircraft until the squawk is cleared
8. All flights out of the local area must be made on a flight plan. Members are requested to report their position at all reporting points along their route: Flight Following Service is recommended.
9. Overloading of aircraft is prohibited. It is the responsibility of each member to know the authorized loading and loading requirements of each aircraft.