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  1. November 2019 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    Why go the extra mile or step up to help? The Chapter President is only an overseer and directional compass.

    By Ken Brown

  2. November 2019 · Presentations

    James P Reeves

    Known as “Jim” to his friends, we first met Jim at the 2019 Sequim Valley Airport Air Affaire, where he was on the field directing and parking the arriving planes.

  3. November 2019 · Safety and Training

    Airplanes R Us: The ICAO Flight Plan Form, A Story (Third of Three Installments)

    My enclosed story has three parts… and this is the third part, so if you are missing the continuity, you may want to refer to my storyline in the EAA 430 newsletters SEPT & OCT.

    By John Meyers

  4. November 2019 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know You: Gerry Mahoney

    Gerry grew up in a family of pilots, his mother, father and one of two sisters. Dad was a radio operator and navigator in the Boeing 314 Clipper (Flying Boat), working for Pan-Am.

  5. November 2019 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes

    The meeting was called to order @ 1008 by President Ken Brown with the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.

  6. October 2019 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    We have entered the time of year when flying becomes a bit more of a challenge. If the day is good at any given moment, it is time to light the fires and kick the tires.

    By Ken Brown

  7. October 2019 · Presentations

    October CNC Presentation by Dana Terrill

    In 2005 I was introduced to the world of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing. I acquired a CNC Router and started work with School Street Design Company doing laser scanning and CAD service.

    By Dana Terrill

  8. October 2019 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes

    The meeting was called to order @ 1005 by President Ken Brown with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag Introduction of Guests.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  9. October 2019 · Safety and Training

    Airplanes R Us: The ICAO Flight Plan Form, A Story (Second of Three Installments)

    THE NIGHT I STRUGGLED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT PLAN The research for ICAO flight plan information sent me to my old files.

    By John Meyers

  10. October 2019 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know You

    Jerry Tonini I have the privilege of editing the manuscript Jerry Tonini wrote called TRASH HAULERS.

  11. October 2019 · Chapter Events

    A Farewell Party for Donna Sommer

    Photos from the chapter’s farewell party for Donna Sommer.

  12. September 2019 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    Who BLINKED? Here we are in September and the beginning of the fall flying season. Cooler temperatures and better aircraft performance but also more complex weather planning sessions.

    By Ken Brown

  13. September 2019 · Builders and Projects

    Are You Building an Airplane or Thinking About Building One?

    Check out this link on the EAA National website: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building Here are some of the “How To” articles and topics you’ll find:

  14. September 2019 · Safety and Training

    Airplanes R Us: The ICAO Flight Plan Form (One of Three Installments)

    As pilots, we have been variously notified by the FAA that the ICAO flight plan form will be used exclusively after August 27 (just now).

    By John Meyers

  15. September 2019 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know You: Deb Cox

    Deb’s first ride in an airplane when she was seven or eight years old was at a flour bomb contest in California.

  16. September 2019 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes August 2019

    The meeting was called to order @ 1000 by President Ken Brown with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag Introduction of Guests.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  17. September 2019 · Presentations

    Presentation at the August Gathering: “North to Alaska by the Itinerant 5”

    One of many planning sessions prior to the trip One of many planning sessions on the trip A 3-week adventure for our flight of three planes (Glastar, Swift, RV 9-A) full of weather, surprises and beautiful scenery.

  18. September 2019 · Scholarships

    Donna Sommer Donates Her Smith Mini Biplane

    Donna Sommer donated her Smith Mini Biplane as a fund raiser for the Scholarship Fund. It is being stored in Ernie Hansen’s hangar until we can find someone to complete the project.

  19. August 2019 · President's Column

    Chapter Chatter

    Expand your horizons and reach for the stars. In much of our life, we are complacent and prefer status quo.

    By Ken Brown

  20. August 2019 · New Members and Milestones

    Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award: Barry J. Halsted

    The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots.

    By Ray Ballantyne