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September 2026 · President's Column
From the Left Seat
Due to the continued generosity of the chapter members, we are pleased to report that the board recently selected Gunner Rogers as our newest scholarship recipient.
By Ray Ballantyne
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September 2026 · Gathering Recap
August Gathering - Recap
Turnout for the August EAA Chapter 430 membership gathering was enthusiastic.
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September 2026 · Fly-Outs
Fly-Out to Orcas Island: Picnic, Ice Cream, and a New Pilot at the Controls
In August, several airplanes and 15 members and friends of EAA Chapter 430 flew to Orcas Island for a picnic.
By Barry Halsted
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August 31, 2026 · New Members and Milestones
Congratulations, Kevin Tracy, Our Newest Sport Pilot
Aug 31st, 2026 — “Check ride successful! Realization of a lifelong dream come true. Thank you Bill Shepherd (CFI), and Cecilia Aragon (DPE), for helping me realize the day!”
By Kevin Tracy
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September 2026 · Young Eagles
September: Young Eagles Rally
Our final rally for the year will be held on Saturday, September 19 at Wm. R. Fairchild International Airport.
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September 2026 · Meeting Minutes
EAA Chapter 430 – General Membership Meeting
10:15 am call to order 38 members and 3 guests present Ray Ballantyne presiding
By Rob Stephens
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August 2026 · President's Column
From the Left Seat
Lisa and I just returned from the pilgrimage to Oshkosh AirVenture this year. It was a great show with pleasant temperatures as we lived under the wing for 5 days.
By Ray Ballantyne
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August 2026 · Member Stories
An Ode to Oshkosh
Every year I tell myself it’s just another trip. Every year Oshkosh proves me wrong.
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August 2026 · Gathering Recap
July Gathering - Recap
Chapter members stepped up and did their very best to keep the organization from crumbling to bits while both our President and Vice President were away.
By Richard Howell
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July 22, 2026 · Fly-Outs
A Change of Plans Leads to a Sunny Fly-Out at Jefferson County
As July’s Fly-out Coordinator, I originally planned a fly-out to Pierce County Airport (KPLU) on July 22nd.
By Aidan Lara
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August 2026 · Young Eagles
EAA Young Eagles - Getting a Clue
I was at the Sequim Unity of Effort event and the EAA booth was there. Linda Priddle got the information pamphlets, brochures, and marketing materials for the booth, and we laid it all out and got prepared.
By Sid Vandiver
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August 2026 · Member Stories
Olympic Air Show 2026 Recap
The Olympic Flight Museum in Olympia has been having this Father’s Day weekend event since 1999.
By Dave Woodcock
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August 2026 · VMC/IMC Club
VMC/IMC Club - August Excerpt: Traffic Advisory Procedures at Non-Towered Airports
Our monthly EAA Chapter 430 VMC/IMC Club meetings continue to be well attended and highly enjoyable, but learning and being a better pilot is the key benefit of these sessions.
By Harry Cook
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August 2026 · News and Announcements
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) & Pilot Advisory: Sequim Valley Airport (W28) Closure & Taxiway Construction Project
Sequim Valley Airport (W28) Closure & Taxiway Construction Project Project Overview Sequim Valley Airport has received a WSDOT grant to undertake a comprehensive upgrade of our airfield facilities.
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August 2026 · Meeting Minutes
EAA Chapter 430 – General Membership Meeting
10:03 am call to order 35 members and 3 guests present - Pledge of Allegiance
By Rob Stephens
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July 2026 · President's Column
From the Left Seat
Happy July! The 250th celebration of our nation was a spectacular event, including the many flyovers of the evolution of aviation in the US.
By Ray Ballantyne
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July 11, 2026 · Young Eagles
Perfect Weather for 42 Young Eagles at the July Rally
For our second rally of the year, weather was perfect and we had a neatly manageable group of 42 kids show up.
By Tracy Halsted
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July 2026 · Fly-Outs
Fly-out to Olympic Field, June 10th
Our fly-out this June was to Olympic Field, located just west of the south end of Discovery Bay.
By Barry Halsted
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July 2026 · Scholarships
Amazing Journey: Private Pilot
Thanks to my parents for homeschooling me. I have always been interested in the unusual things, when it comes to art, music, and random facts.
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July 2026 · Member Stories
Airpark Living
I was invited to write something about “airpark living” aka “living with your plane”. It’s a fine lifestyle for someone who is an airplane “geek” and/or wants handy light plane transport from their garage/hangar for...
By John Meyers