Volume 08    Issue 02             Newsletter Editor:    Will Herman                             AUGUST 2002
The Prez Sez

   Hello, and Happy August. I can't believe that August and soon fall is already upon us, especially for those members that continue to return to Minnesota; guys, it's already winter up there!

   We've already made great strides toward our Christmas Party; it will be at the Golden China at 220 w Fry Blvd on the 5th of December at 7 PM. It will be a great time for all concerned.

   Now, for this month's safety message, I'll dig up an oldie but goody. More of our folks are flying with gas these days, and even when you fill up your lawn mower can, this applies.

   Do Not Fill Gas Cans in Pickup Trucks With Bed Liners. You are at risk of serious injury or even death if you fill gas cans that are sitting in the bed of a pickup truck with a bed liner.  Chevron USA has reported several instances of metal gas cans exploding while being filled in the backs of pickup trucks at service stations. At least 23 injuries or deaths have resulted.

    In a warning published in Chevron’s Marketing Bulletin 36-1904, Chevron said that the insulating effect of the plastic liners found in the back of many  pickup trucks prevents the static charge generated by gasoline flowing into a metal can from grounding. As the charge builds, it can create a static spark between the can and the gas nozzle resulting in an explosion or fire.

   Although it has been suggested that placing a rubber mat under the can while it remains in the pickup bed may eliminate the danger, there is at least one report that this is ineffective. Consequently, it is not a recommended safety precaution.

   Chevron USA advises workers to place cans on the ground, away from vehicles and people, when filling them to minimize the danger of fire and explosion.

   As I recall, this bulletin came from Chevron USA.

   Until next month, take care and fly safe!

Bill.
Club Meeting

   The next meeting of the MMRCC is scheduled for August 1, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the TRW facility (Highway 90 Bypass). Personnel are required to sign-in and sign out for security purposes.

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

   We can fly at Libby Field on August 10 and August 31, 2002. Any non-internet users contact me or club officers and we can relay all pertinent ground rules that must be followed or we can lose this privilege.

   Any questions, comments, or information you would like me to include, please contact me. I would like any information by the 15th of the month for insertion in the newsletter.
   See you at the field.

Will

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