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  1. January 2022 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know Maria

    Maria Morrison's first volunteering experience at the Port Townsend Aero Museum was many years ago on the day of our annual fundraising dinner auction event.

    By Mike Mason

  2. January 2022 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: All That Sucks Is Not Bad

    Hello again to all in Chapter 430, and I hope you and your families are healthy and warm. The subject for this month’s column is...(drum roll please) Pneumatic Instrument Systems: Attitude Gyros, Directional Gyros, and...

    By Rick Vaux

  3. January 2022 · Member Stories

    Good Ice: Alaska Has It All

    Late February through early April is the time for ski flying in Talkeetna, Alaska.

  4. January 2022 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Gathering Minutes December 11, 2021

    Ken opened the gathering at 6:12 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Jim Bess offering Grace.

  5. December 2021 · President's Column

    Final Chapter Chatter

    It hardly seems possible this is my last “chatter” for EAA 430. Since joining the chapter in 2001, it has been my pleasure to serve in almost every chapter leadership position.

    By Ken Brown

  6. December 2021 · Fly-Outs

    November Fly-Out to Skagit Regional Airport

    “It was a good time with no lag in conversation.”

  7. December 2021 · President's Column

    From Our Incoming President to Our Outgoing President

    Ken has been a member of EAA430 since 2001, over 20 years. He has been a board member for the last 18 years.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  8. December 2021 · From the Editor

    Ken Brown's Service to EAA 430

    From the Editor: The following is a list of President Ken’s contributions to the chapter since becoming a member in 2001.

  9. December 2021 · Scholarships

    Message from Jacob Kirschbaum

    Hello members of Chapter 430, For the past three and a half years I have been working on my aviation degree at the University of North Dakota.

    By Jacob Kirschbaum

  10. December 2021 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know Andy Sallee

    When Andy was three years old, Santa Claus brought him toy airplanes and from then on, he became fascinated with airplanes.

  11. December 2021 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: You Light Up My Life or Keeping the Spark Alive

    Hello again, my friends. This month I decided to write about changing spark plugs. Now before your eyes glass over, I think you will find this information interesting and the kicker (at the end of course!) may save you...

    By Rick Vaux

  12. December 2021 · Member Stories

    Girl Power (Movers and Shakers)

    Today (& every day) we acknowledge the contributions of female pilots to our aviation community.

  13. December 2021 · Meeting Minutes

    November 27, 2021 Zoom Gathering Minutes

    The annual general meeting of Chapter EAA 430 officially called to order at 1002 on Zoom by President Ken Brown.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  14. November 2021 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    The candy corn dish is finally empty and all the Halloween decorations have been stored for another year.

    By Ken Brown

  15. November 2021 · Chapter Events

    EAA Annual Christmas Party

    Don’t miss a night out on December 11th with your EAA friends. Social hour 5-6; partake of excellent food 6:00; program and entertainment @ 7:00.

  16. November 2021 · Presentations

    Kevin Widdowson Presents Boats and Airplanes

    Kevin is the Captain of the CABLE INNOVATOR, a deep-sea vessel designed to lay underwater cables for telecommunications, electric power transmission, military, or other purposes.

  17. November 2021 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: Electrical Bonding (What?)

    Greetings, Chapter 430. As some of you know, I have been relying on articles I wrote originally in the 20th Century!

    By Rick Vaux

  18. November 2021 · From the Editor

    Interview with Tom

    Hello Tom. Thanks for taking the time to help us get acquainted with you.

  19. November 2021 · Fly-Outs

    Fly-Out to Chehalis October 7, 2021

    What a neat fly-out we had today! There were enough clouds on the way down from Sequim (and over from Norman Grier for Tim) to Chehalis to make the trip interesting and pretty but not an obstacle to getting there.

    By Barry Halsted

  20. November 2021 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes October 30, 2021

    Ken opened the gathering at 10:10 a.m. Approved Minutes: The minutes for September 2021 meeting were approved.

    By Ray Ballantyne