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DELAWARE FIRST STATE FLYERS!
SEPTEMBER 2009
EAA Chapter 240
Newsletter
In This Issue
Are We There Yet?......................P2
The Vimy....................................P3
Board Meeting Notes.................P6
AirVenture 09...........................P7
What are Grits anyway?..........P9
Chart Breakthrough?................P7
Membership Meeting Notes......P11
AIRVENTURE 2009
Many EAA Chapter 240 members flew northwest this summer to
enjoy the world’s biggest general aviation even - AirVenture 2009,
more commonly know as ‘Oshkosh’.
What a show, what an event!
Go Fly!
Mike Parry
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING - & COOK-OUT
MONDAY OCTOBER 5TH
Our October Membership Meeting will take
place at our Hangar and Club Room at New Garden
Flying Field Monday October 5th.
Also at the meeting we will start the Officer
Election process for the next 2-year period. Nath
Hauser has agreed to run the Election Committee,
We kick-of at 5-ish with a members cook-out - it nominations for the four positions of President, VP,
might be the last of the year! - and our meeting will Treasurer and Secretary should be made to Nath.
commence at 7pm.
See you there!
We have the local DAR presenting plus our
usual full and fun program.
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SEPTEMBER 2009
FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP WINNER - JOE PITTS
Joe was selected to be awarded the Fred Kacena
Flight Training Scholarship for 200o, an award of
$1,000 placed with the flying school based at New
Garden Flying Field.
Here’s Joe’s story;
I was born in Mission Viejo, CA. I moved to PA
in 1998. My dad is an airline pilot for US Airways and
is currently flying the Airbus A319/320/321.
I am currently a senior at Avon Grove High
School. I am involved in the engineering/robots
program at the high school as well as being involved
with the boy-scouts and I am also an Eagle Scout.
I’m currently working on getting my private pilots
license and hope to be soloing soon. I work at Giant
as well as being a line-boy at New Garden Flying
Field on the weekends. I hope to get a degree in
aerospace engineering and go through Air Force
ROTC. I would ultimately like to be a pilot in the
US Air Force.
ARE WE THERE YET??
Recognize this location?
The two previous locations have been quite
easy! So, think you know just where this is?
(hint - look in the distance)
Email your answer to:
[email protected]
Prizes? - forget it! But you will get a mention
in the next publication of the Newsletter!
WINNER - ARE WE THERE YET? - OUR MAY NEWSLETTER CHALLENGE
....was guessed as ILS 26 Approach into Lancaster PA....but I can’t recall by who - sorry!
Mike Parry
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SEPTEMBER 2009
VIMY NX71MY - A VERY UNIQUE AIRCRAFT - BROOKLANDS, UK
by John Downey ("iend of Mike Parry)
I first had the opportunity of touching this
wonderful aircraft, the world’s largest airworthy
biplane, in 1999 when it was at Brooklands prior to
its epic re-enactment flight to South Africa – to
touch it alone was and remains, a privilege. In 2005
it arrived back at Dunsfold Airfield in Surrey,
England after having completed the flight from
Newfoundland to Ireland when captained by the late
Steve Fossett.
But why a privilege, you may ask? Well, when a
1919 aircraft is re-created it really is something
special but when it has done so many things since
built in California in 1994 is absolutely fantastic. I
have not attempted to work out
the mileage, but it has flown at
least 1000 hours.
The brainchild of Peter
McMillan, Lang Kidby, John
LaNoue , Mark Rebholz and many
other fantastic people, this
reproduction of a British WW1
bomber has been used to retread
the steps of the crucial long
distance aviation pioneers of
1919-20 – Australia, South Africa
and the Atlantic. Now it resides in
its original birthplace, England
and was donated to Brooklands
Museum in 2006. The museum is
on the site of the 1907 motor
racing track but, in addition to being the world’s first
dedicated banked motor racing circuit, this was also
one of the places where aviation started in Britain
and, amongst the early aviation manufacturers on the
site was Vickers, the Vimy being one of its designs.
Unfortunately there is no longer a runway so the
Vimy has to be kept at an active airfield elsewhere.
In terms of weight and dimensions, this aircraft
is a duplicate of the original and its tail still shakes
when the engines are in action on the ground! It
spans 68 feet and is over 43 feet long. Being over 16
feet high it requires a hangar with plenty of space.
As a volunteer at Brooklands Museum I was asked to
be on the team that helps look after the aircraft.
Most of the team’s efforts were to help move the
aircraft on the ground – in its former residence at
!
Dunsfold (WW2 base for B25s and latterly a British
Aerospace manufacturing site for the Harrier) the
hangars are at the top of a slope off the taxiways and
eight of us were needed to move it! We also keep it
clean and checked the fluid levels – full maintenance
is contracted out. Recently it was moved to Oxford
Airport which, thankfully, has no slopes so three or
four of us can more easily move it around, with the
assistance of a tractor.
Since it completed the re-creation of Alcock &
Brown’s Atlantic 1919 flight in 2005 it has been
resident in England and appeared at a number of air
shows and other aviation events.
After Brooklands Museum acquired ownership of
the Vimy in August 2006, the required funding,
insurance, inspections and clearances were all
obtained in 2007 and, on 19th March 2008, I was
present at Dunsfold when our chief pilot Jerry
Palmer took it back to its natural element for a
couple of test flights. Jerry is a Boeing 777 Captain
and flying the Vimy is a somewhat more challenging
activity, all hand flown! Here is his contribution to
this article:
A chance meeting with a fellow on a flight back
from Los Angeles was to lead, some years later, to the
privilege of flying the replica Vickers Vimy, NX71MY.
Back in the summer of 1998 I was with my pal
Mark Ghaffouri in the bar of the Radisson Hotel at
LAX where we met up with his UA colleague Capt.
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Mark Rebholz who asked if I
would like to become the UK
Project Pilot for the aircraft and
undertake some trials of the new
BMW engines which had recently
replaced the replica’s original
Chevrolets.
A few weeks later at Kemble
Airfield in the UK, I started my
conversion training on the Vimy
under the expert tutelage of Mark.
The builder of the aircraft, John
LaNoue was thankfully also on
hand to pass on his unique and
invaluable knowledge of the
airframe, engines and aircraft
systems
The BMW M73 V12 engines
started and ran easily in the cool
early morning air and, originally
developed for the Rolls-Royce
Seraph motor car, were easy to
handle. Mixture settings were
fully automatic, the Electronic
Control Units replacing the need
for manual mixture control that is
necessary with the present 600 hp
Orenda units.
Taxing the aircraft, on tarmac
at least, is a little challenging to
begin with; the drum brakes not
being terribly effective against a
mass of nearly 6 tonnes. The use
of asymmetric power is essential
and helps the pilot to ‘waddle’ the
aircraft along the taxiway, thereby
providing improved forward
visibility.
!
The take-off is conventional
for a tail-wheel configuration, with
a light forward pressure on the
stick lifting the tail easily as soon
as the aeroplane gathers forward
speed. A gentle application of
back-pressure at around 60 kts and
the machine lifts effortlessly into a
climb.
Once in the cruise and at very
moderate power settings to
conserve fuel (200 litres per hour
is the norm), the aircraft settles
down at 85 kts. Handling in roll is
quite heavy, requiring large aileron
deflection and appropriate rudder
input to maintain balanced flight
in even light turbulence. A long
journey would be very tiring
indeed - thoughts of the Vimy’s
three most memorable flights
come to mind! In smooth flying
conditions, the aircraft is a true
delight to fly and certainly not
difficult.
On the approach to land, all
the usual cues are available
commensurate with open cockpit
flying. With the propellers set to
fully fine pitch, the thrust
response from the 10ft 6in blades
is pretty much instantaneous,
making any correction for sink
straightforward. Landing is
conventional and simple when
meteorological conditions are in
the pilot’s favour. Grass is always
the preferred surface, as it helps to
flatter the pilot’s efforts and also
brings the machine to a taxi speed
more quickly than a tarmac
runway (given my earlier
comments relating to braking
efficiency).
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The Vickers Vimy is a true delight
to fly. It is safe and
straightforward, as pilots far more
experienced on type than I am,
have testified after their
momentous journeys across the
globe in this truly historic aircraft.
It would be fitting to end with
a quote from the person without
whose devotion to the
preservation of this part of British
aviation history, the building and
subsequent flights of this
wonderful aircraft would not have
been possible:
“The Vimy is more than a
flying machine made out of fabric,
wood and wires. She is a vivid
reminder of an often timid society
that great adventure has always
been the path of progress” – Peter
McMi$an.
“Long may we ordinary folk
enjoy the sight of this magnificent
tribute to aviation for many years
to come.”
Jerry Palmer., 4th February 2009.
July 2008 saw the Vimy appear
at the prestigious Farnborough
International Air Show when Peter
McMillan and Lang Kidby were
present to share the flying with
co-pilot Melvyn Hiscock. In
August it made another
appearance, at the ‘Wings &
Wheels’ show at Dunsfold. I was
to be flown in from White
Waltham Airfield but poor
weather prevented us getting to
Dunsfold prior to the runway
being closed for the ‘wheels’ bit.
Although a more heroic
The following month,
conclusion to a narrative on flying September 2008, it was present at
a World War 1 bomber might be
a most prestigious vintage
expected, I must report otherwise. motoring event, the Goodwood
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Revival. Although Goodwood
may, for some, be better known
for its horse racing, the owner
Lord March also maintains the
grass airfield and the motor racing
circuit around it – a later version
of Brooklands! Each year the
Revival Meeting attracts hundreds
of early racing and sports cars and
in more recent years Lord March
introduced an aviation element.
Partly in recognition of support
given to the Vimy by Goodwood
Engineering Ltd, it was flown in
for the three day event and came
fourth in the Freddie March Spirit
of Aviation Trophy competition.
A beautiful Spitfire Mk I came
first! The largest aircraft ever to
land at Goodwood came in the
form of a DC6, owned by Air
Atlantique!
Fortunately for me the newest
Vimy pilot, John Dodd, was there
to have his Display Authorisation
test and I was later invited to fly
on the aircraft when it went off for
more familiarisation flying. Forty
minutes in the forward gunner’s
position out over the south coast
of England was a highlight indeed.
It lumbers along at some 80 to 90
knots so, from up front, one has a
leisurely view ahead but a cold
head!
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SEPTEMBER 2009
'Sally B', which is based at
For the Atlantic flight in 2005 it Duxford.
John F Downey!
was refitted with Canadian Orenda
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~! !
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engines and, at Goodwood, their
British engine designer Richard
A$ photos by author ,with thanks to Jerry
Palmer and Julian Temple (General Manager of
Lyndhurst was present and was
thrilled to see his engines in use on Brooklands Museum)
Read more about the Vickers Vimy: http://
this side of ‘The Pond’. In addition
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_Vimy
to its modern engines, the Vimy has
Learn more about Brooklands Museum’s
a few other differences from the
original to make it compatible with Vimy: http://www.brooklands100.org/
current airworthiness requirements, aviation/vimy/index.htm
Read about: The Greatest Flight: Reliving
but you would never notice! It may
the
Aerial
Triumph That Changed the World
be of an ancient design but it is
by Peter McMi$an, Terry Gwynn-Jones,
indeed strong.
Breaking news - The museum
has decided to retire the Vimy by
the end of 2009. It appeared again
at Goodwood this September and,
afterwards, was flown back to
Dunsfold to be hangared before it is
to be flown onto the grass strip at
Brooklands Museum and then
moved into the museum's hangar. It is planned to keep it active with
the possibility of doing engine runs
later.
Jerry Palmer relinquished his
lead pilot role earlier this year and
handedthe position over to John
Dodd who is now assisted by Clive
Edwards, who
John LaNoue
The Vimy is unlike most fixed-wing aircraft
in that it is traditionally flown from the right
seat, although the single control wheel,
which may be rotated in an arc above a
single control column, can be positioned on
either side of the cockpit.
also does a lot of the engineering
work on the Vimy as well as on
otherexciting aircraft, such as B17
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CHAPTER BOARD MEETING ~ THURSDAY OCTOBER 1ST, 2009
Attendee’s:
2010 Hangar Maintenance
Mike Parry, Bill Kelsall, Larry Van Deusen, John Leslie
2010 Elections
The meeting agreed to prepare Board Proposals
for the four Executive Officer election due in
November (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary/
Communications) and to present these to the
membership through the Election Committee (led
by Nate Hauser). The Board will also propose names
for the remaining Chapter posts (At Large, Young
Eagles, Hangar Manager).
Mike will draft and share with Board members.
Elections will occur during Novembers meeting,
led by Nate.
The meeting discussed the hangar and club-room
condition and the need to keep-up with
maintenance. We have a fabulous facility, it is in very
good condition thanks to the hard work of many.
Remaining work includes main-door maintenance
and upkeep, finish the kitchen area, finish the
bathrooms. John Leslie will work with Phil Lopez to
determine the 2010 Hangar Plan and work programs, and present to the Board for funding and general
approval in the November Board meeting
Young Eagles - 2010 Program
Our YE flights and Kids-Flown numbers have
been dropping, while we have added more pilots and
aircraft this year. The meeting discussed how to get
more kids engaged. John Leslie (with
support from Nate) will consider what
our 2010 program should be, and
present at the next meeting
Membership Meetings - Speakers
We have meetings covered up the yearend but need recommendations for
speakers for our 2010 meetings. Board
members agreed to contact potential
speakers.
HEY - GOT BUDDIES?
We’re looking to grow the Chapter membership in 2009, and we need your help!
Please recommend us to your buddies, colleagues, kids.... folks who would benefit
from joining a very active general aviation group. Our web site has all the details of
membership: www.eaa240.org
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AIRVENTURE 2009
Many Chapter members took the the skies,
headed west, out Oshkosh - the home of the
world’s biggest and best general aviation event EAA’s AirVenture 2009.
The biggest dilemma - do I fly the lakes?
Getting to OSH requires a decision of either
flying over or around lakes Erie and Michigan.
Flying around - safer (some say) but longer. Flying
over - unsafe in single engine aircraft (some say)
but quicker.
SEPTEMBER 2009
Some amazing technology on display,
including the Airbus A380 - the largest passenger
aircraft, the C-5 Galaxy - one of the largest
military carriers and the truly amazing
WhiteKnightTwo - the Virgin Galactic aircraft
that will carry a spacecraft to 50,000 feet for
release beyond the atmosphere.
Second dilema - do I camp, stay with my
airplance, join the thousands of EAAers and
aviators who do just that? Take in the true
ambiance, camaraderie and fellowship of
“Oshkosh”? Or do I go to a hotel, with hot water,
a bed and USA Today?
Decisions made, time to go and all EAA240
pilots and crews arriving safely. Many spent
several great days at the air show, spending the
mornings checking out all the aviation vendors
for new products and services, buying the
obligatory t-shirts, viewing the static aircraft then
settling in for the afternoon air show.
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A memorable trip for all those lucky enough
to have participated, planning for next year is
already underway!
Mike Parry
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AIRVENTURE IMAGES - 2009
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MORE AT THE EAA240 WEBSITE/ALBUMS
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GO FLY! CHAPTER FLY-OUT - BREAKFAST AT YORK PENNSYLVANIA
The first of the Fall FlyOuts took us to York
Airport , Pennsylvania
(KTHV) , a chance to catchup on our summer aviation
adventures over breakfast.
We gathered at the
Chapter Hangar promptly at
9am, to work out airplanes
and rides. We settled on
Jeff ’s beautiful Aztec, Bill’s
elegant 140 and the Cirrus.
Wheel’s-up at about
9.30 and we were on our way.
In what’s been a very strange
summer (for weather at
least!) we had a perfect
flights, with blue skies and
light winds.
Jeff had to negotiate a
parking spot for his
beautiful, nicely repainted-with-new-upholstery
Aztec and eventually settled for a place alongside
“...this little Cessna!” We hoped the Cessna 150
owner wasn’t on the air-waves!.
Breakfast selection indicated the heritage of
many of the participating. Those from the
South took the offer of grits (I still don’t know
what they are!), honey in coffee in place of
milk and eggs being ordered as “...soft and
broken”, and then eaten with a pace that
reflected that tomorrow and maybe even this
afternoon just didn’t matter. Those of us from
the North East meanwhile ordered quickly,
exactly what the menu offered - b&e - and got
to it.
The food from the recently re-opened and
‘under new management’ airport restaurant
was very good, hot, promptly served and
enjoyed immensely.
Discussion at the table covered the usual
aviation topics, including hearing of Dave’s
new Piper and his collecting it from the west
coast, flying it home, with a stop at Oshkosh
AirVenture. Quite an adventure in itself!
With flawless flights home we agreed we’d keep
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VFR CHART BREAKTHROUGH?
Jeppesen used Oshkosh to promote their new VFR
Charts. I purchased two NE charts from the huge
Jepp Pavilion...and liked them!
They are quite different and take some
interpretation for those of us long-used to traditional
charts. But they are worth it! They achieve their
overall goal of being more helpful to pilots, with a lot
more information - some you always wanted - like
traffic patterns at runways.
I particularly like the inclusion of Airport Layout
Diagrams on the rear of the chart. Also, mapping
data is helpfully kept to one-side and the coverage
has been designed based on thousands of VFR flight
plans - clever!
Using pilot-feedback and based on the very popular
use of similar charts in Europe for many years Jepp
have tried hard - and successfully in my view - to
make these very pilot usable and pilot-friendly.
They are more expensive than their predecessor , at
$14.99 each and are
published every 6
months. They are
printed on much better
paper, and should last
longer.
Full USA coverage is
underway, the Jepp web
site has details of
current coverage.
My verdict Nice job Jepp!
Mike Parry
But the major improvement is that they are
oriented towards GPS-based flying and bring all
the new information together in a new
representation. The new mapping, revised color
coding, new airspace depictions, runway layouts,
additional obstacle data etc all works very well.
I’ve used the charts since AirVenture and found
them to be very helpful to the GPS pilot - which
was Jepp’s goal.
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MEMBERS MEETING NOTES
September 8th, 2009 ~ Chapter Hangar
Mike Parry welcomed back all members and
introduced Chris Black as a guest. Chris is based at N57
and flies a Grumman Traveler.
Membership Report
Dan G. reported that we currently have added 24 new
members. Our goal for this year is 25 new members. Our 2010 new members goal will be 25. Dan asked
members to spread the word about our chapter , bring a
friend or neighbor to a meeting. The list of new 2009
members was read.
Restoration Project
John Leslie and Chuck Shipman (project managers)
reviewed the current status of the project: Fuselage –
most repairs completed. Want to complete the fuselage
work by Dec. Windows need to be test fitted, Tail needs
bushings and final prep. Rudder post needs repair. The left
wing needs final torque of the bolts and installation of
remaining fittings. The wing tip bow needs to be varnished.
Fuel tanks are ready for leak testing. Leading edges of
wings need completing. The project could use more help.
Join in the fun!
The club can receive a 10% discount from Univar
because we are a 501c3.
If you are interested in learning a new skill or
practicing your skills there are plenty of opportunities.
Project work schedule Wed: eve 6 – 9, Sat 9 – 12.
To date the chapter has spent $11,500 on the project.
$6,500 to purchase, $5,000 in parts and supplies.
Pancake Breakfast
Mike Parry reminded the membership that Saturday
the 12th is our last PB of the year. Help is needed Friday
afternoon around 3:30 for hangar set up. Please
contribute a couple of hours on Sat. Sat set up begins at 7
am. Please bring your family and friends to the breakfast. Mike is going to email a notice to the members that each
can cut and paste and forward to their friends. Young
Eagle flights will be given.
Young Eagle Report
John Leslie reported that to date we have flown 31
YEs.
This Sat the 12th we will be giving YE rides at both
Massey (11:00) and N57 (9:00) Carl S. and Bill K will fly
YEs at Massey.
John explained that Sporty’s Pilot Shoppe is offering
“The Next Step” program for all YEs that are 13 yr + and
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are serious about flight training. John distributed the
literature for the members to review. The program is a
free on line ground school that prepares you for the
written test.
Treasurer’s report
Current funds balance is $12,000, Larry reviewed the
Income and Expenses of the chapter.The average yearly
income is $6,100. This is made up from Dues $2500, PB
$2500, and Donations $1100. He reminded the members
that we are a 501c3 organization and your donations are tax
deductible.The average yearly expenses total $5,200. These
expenses include Hangar $7000, Insurance $1700, Taxes
$700, and misc $800.
He reminded everyone that the Scholarship is self
funded through the Pedal Plane raffle sale and that the
monies spent on the restoration to date are on plan.
New Garden Flying Field
Airport manager Jon Martin reported that the taxiway
project has not started because the state has not released
funding. Funding will be released when the PA budget is
passed.
There is a new Pilots lounge with free internet
terminal available to check weather and file your flight
plans. NGFF shirts are available to purchase in the new
lounge. The Airshow committee has started to plan for
next years event. New Garden Aviation has moved to
Hangar 900. Jet East based out of KMQS is also available
to work on aircraft at N57.
Bob Norris the township airport representative
thanked the EAA for supporting the airport.
Chapter Fly Outs
Bill Kelsall reported that the Tangier Island fly out was
wonderful and there were empty seats available. He
reminded members that there are empty seats on most of
the fly outs. Just show up.
Fall Fly out schedule: Sept 19th York Pa, Oct 3rd
Hagerstown MD, Possible tour of the museum at Grimes
Airport in November. If you are interested in flying to
Rhinebeck NY please contact Bill.
Chapter Event
Old Buzzards Day was a great event. Many rides
were given to members. Roger Robinson was very busy
treating folks to flights in his Stearman. Members brought
a covered dish and the Chapter provided the dogs and
burgers. “The food was good.”
Meeting closed!
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EAA Chapter 240
SEPTEMBER 2009
2009 Events Calendar
May 1, 2009
Chapter Visit to Keystone Helicopter Plant, Coatsville
May 3, 2009
Chapter Family Day at the Hangar - Open Grills
May 4, 2009
Chapter Meeting at Chapter Hanger, New Garden Flying Field, 7pm
May 9, 2009
Chapter Fly-out - Massey Chili Fest MD1 (new date)
May 10, 2009
Customer Appreciation Day - New garden Flying Field - New Date!
May 16, 2009
Pancake Breakfast - Chapter Hangar, 8am
May 16, 2009
Young Eagles Rally - New Garden Flying Field, 9am
May 21, 2009
Chapter Board Meeting, 7pm
May 23, 2009
Sport Aviation Day - New Garden Flying Field
June 6-7
Chapter 216 Fly-In Breakfast, Cross Keys
Jun 7, 2009
Chapter Family Day at the Hangar - Open Grills
Jun 14, 2009
New Garden Air Show, Chapter Pancake Breakfast, 8am
Jun 20, 2009
Chapter Fly-out - Grimes Air Field
Jul 11, 2009
Pancake Breakfast - Chapter Hangar, 8am
Jul 11, 2009
Young Eagles Rally - New Garden Flying Field, 9am
Jul 18, 2009
Chapter Fly-out - Tangier Island MD
Jul 27 - Aug 2
Oshkosh 2009
Sep 12, 2009
Pancake Breakfast - Chapter Hangar, 8am
Sep 12, 2009
Young Eagles Rally - New Garden Flying Field, 9am
Sept 19, 2009
Chapter Fly-out - York PA
Oct 4, 2009
Hagerstown Fly-In
Oct 17, 2009
Pancake Breakfast - Chapter Hangar, 8am
Oct 17, 2009
Young Eagles Rally - New Garden Flying Field, 9am
Nov 7, 2007
Grimes Golden Age Museum Visit
Dec 6, 2009
Massey Open Hangar Party MD1
Dec 7, 2009
Chapter Holiday Party
RV Fly-In
Special Chapter Member Events:
Tri-Pacer Restoration Work Parties meet at the Chapter Hangar each Wednesday evenings at 7pm, and on
Saturday mornings at 9am. Join us!
Please monitor our web site and emails for changes to the schedule and details above. Verify before you fly!
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WWW.EAA240.ORG!
SEPTEMBER 2009
Invitation - EAA Chapter 240
Aviation Spoken Here!!
Whether it is promoting aviation
to youngsters through the EAA Young
Eagles program, hosting visiting
aviators and aviation groups at our
Chapter Hangar and Club Room,
EAA Chapter 240
PO Box 240
Toughkenamon PA 19374
joining our monthly ‘fly-outs’, or
simply the gathering of members to do
some serious ‘hangar-flying’ over coffee
EAA Chapter 240 offers fellowship,
camaraderie and all the support of an
active and motivated membership.
The EAA Chapter 240 Hangar and
Club Room is a unique and exceptional
members facility, located at New
Garden Flying Field (N57). Three
aircraft projects can be accommodated
in the hangar, outfitted with the tools,
lathes and other machinery. The Club
Room hosts our Chapter meetings,
seminars and presentations.
Join us!
What’s Next?
Oct 4th - Hagerstown FlyIn
Oct 17th - Pancake
Breakfast & Young Eagles Rally
Nov 7th - Grimes Museum Visit