EAA Chapter 430Chapter Chatter
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I recently completed the annual on my RV-9A aircraft. As my A&P/IA reminded me, it is one thing to be legal but it is another to follow the letter of the law. We all agree the latter is better.
Recognizing the position we have arrived at is just as important. It is worthwhile to question how it was possible to have obtained our aviation status. Did we do it alone, or with the help of others? Most often, an individual was always there to say, YOU CAN DO IT. Just a little more and you will have it. These people, or mentors, are the real reason we succeed. A wife, a friend, a teacher or a boss have all been a part of the journey traveled.
As we look at the community of aviators we wonder, who will take our place? What and who will provide a hand up to the next generation of pilots, mechanics, inspectors, A&P’s and IA’s. Who will fill the shoes of those of us who have flown west?
I feel we have a responsibility to equip the next generation with the tools to succeed in the aviation community regardless of the occupation within this vast field. Our benevolent program currently is limited to only helping one person at a time with a small stipend as an assistance to their overall costs. Is it possible for our chapter to do more and expand our horizons to include various other opportunities?
“PAVE THE WAY TO THE FUTURE” is a fund raising opportunity and we invite the chapter members and others to purchase a PAVER for our memorial rock patio.
We are starting this fundraising event to further the educational aspect of aviation in our community. There are many programs available to collaborate with, so we make each dollar go as far as possible while achieving the goal of preparing the next generation for the future.
Our program will be to sell Pavers. We will have three funds for designation of your contribution. General, Future Home and Scholarship. Donations are 501(c) 3 eligible.
Consider leaving a bequest “TO THE FUTURE” by designating EAA 430 in your estate planning. This will insure the FUTURE for the next generation.
