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  1. December 2022 · Member Stories

    A Visit to Legend Flyers & Everett Historic Theater

    At the October monthly meeting, Dan Hammer gave a wonderful presentation on the restoration of a Japanese Zero fighter.

    By Dave Miller

  2. December 2022 · Fly-Outs

    Fly-Out to Arlington November 18, 2022

    This November our flyout luncheon was held on Friday, November 18 at Ellie’s restaurant at the Arlington airport.

    By Barry Halsted

  3. December 2022 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA November Chapter 430 Gathering

    Meeting social and sign-in 0930. Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1005 in Wm.

  4. November 2022 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    I’m writing again from Delaware, and it’s been kind of a blur since we left Seattle on November 2nd.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  5. November 2022 · Presentations

    Presenting the Mason Wing Walking Academy

    The presenters for our November gathering will be Mike and Marilyn Mason. We will learn what it takes to be a wing walker in our beautiful area of the Olympic Peninsula.

  6. November 2022 · From the Editor

    From the Editor

    From the Editor: I’ve enjoyed being the editor of your newsletter since December 2018 and now it’s time to turn it over to another EAA member.

    By Mary (Skip) Brown

  7. November 2022 · New Members and Milestones

    Welcome New Member Robert Ball

    In 1970 I was drafted and went kicking and screaming into the US Army where I became a helicopter mechanic and crew chief.

  8. November 2022 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: Check Your Oil, Sir?

    Hello again Troopers and welcome to a new installment of: “Aircraft...it’s a sickness.” Let me see a show of hands.

    By Rick Vaux

  9. November 2022 · News and Announcements

    Calling All 75+ Year-Old Pilots

    Would you like to become associated with “the best-kept secret in all of aviation?”

  10. November 2022 · Member Stories

    Before Oshkosh, Before AirVenture

    I was born in 1945 as part of what became the “boomer” population. We lived in central Ohio then, and the sky was always noisy with airplanes.

    By John Meyers

  11. November 2022 · Presentations

    Dan Hammer Presentation at October EAA Gathering

    The October Chapter meeting included a presentation by Dan Hammer of Legend Flyers, LLC. Legend Flyers was started by Dan’s father, Bob Hammer, and is located on Paine Field.

    By Barry Halsted

  12. November 2022 · Member Stories

    Old Hangar Mystery Reveals Layers of Northwest Aviation History

    An old hangar which once stood at Sand Point in Seattle (upper photo) has an amazing history, and the circa 1918 building is still in use at an airport in Port Townsend where it was moved in 1931 (lower photo).

    By Feliks Banel

  13. November 2022 · Fly-Outs

    October 25th Drive-out Luncheon to Las Palomas Restaurant

    October’s alternate to a flyout was a “driveout” to the Las Palomas restaurant in Sequim. Seventeen members of EAA Chapter 430 were efficiently served fine Mexican lunches of many varieties.

    By Barry Halsted

  14. November 2022 · News and Announcements

    Mystery UFO Member

    Yes, he is one of us. Whoever answers the correct name of this person (no, it’s NOT Elvis) will win a date night with him.

  15. November 2022 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Gathering October 29, 2022

    Buffet breakfast and meeting sign-in commenced at 0930 Excellent breakfast provided by Lisa Ballantyne, Tracy Halsted and Joan Miller.

    By Harry Cook

  16. October 2022 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    Wow! It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the middle of October looking at the holidays.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  17. October 2022 · Presentations

    The Presenter for October 29 Will Be Dan Hammer

    The presenter for October 29 will be Dan Hammer of Legend Flyers in Everett. He will present information about this company which offers complete or partial restorations of military aircraft and gained notoriety in a...

  18. October 2022 · Gathering Recap

    EAA Chapter 430 September Gathering

    President Ray Ballantyne showed a very informative and fun video about the RAF (Recreational Aviation Foundation).

  19. October 2022 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: What’s This Gray and Orange Stuff?

    Hello again, gang. This month I’d like to start with a little problem, and then preach AC43.13-1b a bit.

    By Rick Vaux

  20. October 2022 · New Members and Milestones

    Welcome New Member Greg Arehart

    My mother had a friend in college who was a pilot and very involved in the Powder Puff Derby back in the 50s.