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  1. April 2021 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL as more and more of the Clallam County residents get the Covid -19 vaccine shots.

    By Ken Brown

  2. April 2021 · Fly-Outs

    March Fly-Out

    The March fly-out to Forks was fun for the 19 people in 9 airplanes flying into S18 and walking to BBG Blakeslee Bar & Grill for lunch.

  3. April 2021 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: JN4 “Jenny” 1918

    Hello again, Chapter 430. I have always been fascinated by history and Aviation history in particular.

    By Rick Vaux

  4. April 2021 · News and Announcements

    The Recreational Aviation Foundation Montana Volunteers Raise the Ryan Barn

    The Barn at Ryan Airfield, (2MT1) near Glacier Park is now a reality. A determined group of RAF volunteers made it happen this past autumn.

  5. April 2021 · News and Announcements

    The Adirondack Chair

    The Adirondack chair has been built by Ray Ballantyne, Jim Bess & Rick Vaux. Colette Miller has offered to help decorate it with the Chapter logo.

  6. April 2021 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Zoom Gathering Minutes March 27, 2021

    14 members attended. Ken opened the gathering at 10:05 a.m.

  7. March 2021 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    Daylight Savings has sprung us forward, at least on the clock.

    By Ken Brown

  8. March 2021 · New Members and Milestones

    Recognition Plaza

    Wouldn’t it be fun to watch teenagers learn how to accomplish something involving an airplane?

    By Ray Ballantyne

  9. March 2021 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: Auto Fuel and Octanes. Is It Smoke and Mirrors? Part 3

    Hello again troopers, I’ll try to finish the discussion about auto-fuel in airplanes this month.

    By Rick Vaux

  10. March 2021 · Builders and Projects

    Tools and Aircraft Components

    Rivet set tool ATS deep set Volt meters (2) old style Brake rivet tool Digital optical tach Magnetic tool Multi-mite Aircraft fabric iron (new) Black Barron Piston ring compressor set KD tools # 850 Heat gun Coleman cold...

  11. March 2021 · Scholarships

    Chapter 430 Scholarship Program

    The future of general aviation, especially private flying just for the love of flying, is dependent upon attracting young people.

    By Dave Miller

  12. March 2021 · Scholarships

    EAA Scholarship Recipient Madeline Patterson

    Madeline, our EAA 430 membership chairperson, was chosen as a scholarship recipient based on her letter (see above) and her accomplishments to become a private pilot prior to her enrollment in the North Dakota University...

  13. March 2021 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Zoom Gathering Minutes February 27, 2021

    Ken opened the gathering at 10:07 a.m. Approved Minutes: The minutes for January 2021 meeting were approved.

  14. February 2021 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    Groundhog Day was on February 2; however, we have had the 2nd every day for over a year now.

    By Ken Brown

  15. February 2021 · Member Stories

    Renee Brilhante Update

    In the April 2020 EAA 430 newsletter, Renee Brilhante was featured in our Women in Aviation article.

  16. February 2021 · Aviation From My Rocking Chair

    Aviation From My Rocking Chair: Auto Fuel and Octanes. Is It Smoke and Mirrors? Part 2

    As promised last month, this time we will let two of the major engine makers, Lycoming and Continental, weigh in on the auto fuel controversy.

    By Rick Vaux

  17. February 2021 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know Dave Miller

    I grew up on the top of a hill located between Renton and Boeing fields. I could see the Renton airport by walking across the street so airplanes were a constant sight.

  18. February 2021 · New Members and Milestones

    Congratulations Tracy Boulton & Barry Halsted

    Congratulations Tracy Boulton & Barry Halsted on your marriage January 22, 2021

  19. February 2021 · Safety and Training

    Making an Emergency Landing as a Student Pilot

    On January 14, Ryan Majors, EAA 1255943 and recipient of a Ray Aviation Scholarship, experienced every student’s worst nightmare when he was forced to make an emergency landing during his cross-country solo.

  20. February 2021 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Zoom Gathering Minutes January 30, 2021

    Ken opened the gathering at 10:05 a.m. Approved Minutes: The minutes for December 2020 meeting were approved.