EAA Chapter Member Survey Summary

A few months ago, a survey was sent to all EAA chapters. The following is a brief summary of the questions asked and the answers given for Chapter 430. 52 of our members took the survey.

Question: On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely are you to recommend your chapter to a colleague or friend?

34 people answered 10. Here are a few of those answers: We have an active chapter with a wealth of experience and knowledge in our membership; I think every pilot or aspiring pilot should belong to EAA; Good people, knowledge, entertainment and friendship; It is a great way to connect with fellow aviators, and to ask questions and get answers; It is an active chapter with a wealth of talent; Like minded people involved in aviation; Monthly guest presentations; Tech advisors and the aviation tools available; Good meeting location on airport; Good programs.; Good human resources; It is the premiere aviation organization in our area.

Question: On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your chapter’s monthly gathering?

28 members rated this a 5; 13 members rated it a 4; 6 members rated it a 3

Question: Why did you decide to join your chapter?

Educational programming, Aircraft building resources, Connect with other Aviation Enthusiasts

Question: How did you hear about your chapter?

Word of Mouth; Local Chapter Event; EAA Website

Question: On a scale of 1 to 5, how interested are you in aircraft homebuilding?

16 members said they are interested; 11 members are not interested; 12 members gave this a 3 out of 5 rating.

Question: What is one thing you would recommend to improve your chapter? Here are a

few of the 32 responses to this question.

We need more volunteers stepping up to help run/maintain the chapter; Maybe hosting a fly in? More educational, safety related subjects about real flying; More hands-on building activities/skill development; A poker run would be fun; Encourage additional members to become EAA tech counselors and flight advisors; Encourage more sport pilot aviation activity; Greater selection of tools In the tool crib; List members with specialized tools they will loan; Hands-on building experience; I think Ultralight chapters should be merged into local chapters. No Ultralight chapters exist in this state and other states; Encourage youth to build RC aircraft. It is a good intro to aviation; Increase fly-outs or other flying activities; More focus on and visibility of active build projects; More suitable location other than a hangar.