2024 Windmill Technology Certification Workshop - pics

[PaulV]

I was able to attend the 2024 workshop in Las Cruces, NM. This was an outstanding event. Very glad I had the opportunity to attend. The instructors were great. There were a lot of hands-on opportunities. Met a lot of greats folks willing to share their knowledge and experience. Quite a diverse group...from hobbyist, small farmers, ranchers, to Hopi windmill crews. Instructors Carlos Rosencrans, Craig Runyan, Jerry Barker, Charlie Royall, George Woodruff, and Bob Hayter are very passionate about their profession and did a great job with the workshop. If you haven't attending the workshop, plan to do so. I hope to be able to attend again in the future.

Day 1 - Wednesday, May 29. Check-in and introductions. The workshop began at Noon. Did not get any pics of the classroom on this day.

[PaulV]

Day 2 - Thursday, May 30

Coffee and donuts

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Charlie Royall, Wind vs Solar discussion

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Jerry Barker, Aermotor tower construction options, mast pipe installation

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Bob Hayter, job site scenario, servicing a 500' well under a 14' Aermotor w/ 33' tower

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Craig Runyan - windmill motor components and function

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[PaulV]

Day 2 - Thursday, May 30, continued....

Shop laboratory - Aermotor 802 disassembly and reassembly; Aermotor sail installation.

[PaulV]

Day 3 - Friday, May 31 - Field Site - Hands-on - installation of a refurbished Aermotor A702 on a tower.

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[PaulV]

Day 4 - Saturday, June 1 - last day

Jerry and Craig wrapping up the workshop with a discussion of how to make windmilling profitable, and common problems and trouble areas while windmilling.

[RPinAZ]

That's awesome. I meant to ask you how it went when we were in Pipestone but never got around to it. Thanks for posting.
-RP

[mtblah]

The diversity, the willingness to share experiences,
depth of knowledge, and accessibility make this school invaluable.
Thanks to people like our own Jerry Barker who shares with us on this blog
AND Paul V for posting

[JBarker]

Thanks Paul, it was great seeing you at NMSU!!! Alot of fun learning and networking.

Jerry & Mary