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  1. April 2026 · From the Editor

    A Quick Note: Thanks Bud!

    Spring has sprung and we’re meeting once again in Bud Davies’ hangar. When you see him, please give Bud a big thank you for sharing his place with us.

    By Richard Howell

  2. April 2026 · Gathering Recap

    March Gathering Recap

    We had a nice turnout for our monthly meeting and were treated to yet another wonderful breakfast feast, thanks to the hard work of our hospitality directors — Charlene and Kevin Tracy and dedicated volunteers.

  3. April 2026 · Presentations

    March Presentation

    Our March gathering brought us together to hear Harry Cook talk about his time flying in the Alaskan frontier.

  4. April 2026 · Member Stories

    Life and Little Airports: Members Share Their Airstrip Stories

    As one gets to know better the members of our local EAA chapter it’s not hard to become aware of overlaps and intertwining of lives and places, meshed with the fabric of the surrounding area and the magic that thrives at...

  5. April 2026 · Member Stories

    EAA 105 Blueberry Pancake Fly-in

    It’s always a welcome treat to be invited to go flying. Rob Stephens generously extended such an invitation to me, to fly with him in his magnificent JMB VL3.

    By Richard Howell

  6. April 2026 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 – General Membership Meeting

    10:15am call to order 38 members and 1 guests present - Pledge of Allegiance

    By Rob Stephens

  7. March 2026 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    During the last Gathering, I was lamenting the loss of the doctor at Jamestown Clinic who did BasicMed examinations.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  8. March 2026 · From the Editor

    A Quick Note

    We are fortunate to have a bunch of new chapter members. Everyone - please take the opportunity to introduce yourselves.

    By Richard Howell

  9. March 2026 · Presentations

    February Gathering Presentation: Aviation Career Biography

    Chapter member John Meyers shared some of his personal memories about Bob Nagy, along with a remarkable audio-visual presentation.

  10. March 2026 · News and Announcements

    EAA 430 In the News: Stepping into Leadership

    The March issue of EAA Sport Aviation included an inspiring article (here), written by Aiden Lara and Ray Ballantyne, about one of our chapter fly-outs.

  11. March 2026 · Safety and Training

    A Flat Tire, a No-Go Call, and the Case for a Go-Bag

    I discovered, to my chagrin, that while I thought I was ready for most situations, it turns out I was not.

    By Ken Brown

  12. March 2026 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 – General Membership Meeting

    10:20am call to order 41 members and 1 guests present - Minutes approved from January 2026

    By Rob Stephens

  13. February 2026 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    It’s been exciting to see the daylight getting longer and longer every morning and evening.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  14. February 2026 · From the Editor

    A Quick Note

    Our February Gathering will feature a presentation about long time chapter member Bob Nagy’s remarkable flying career.

    By Richard Howell

  15. February 2026 · Presentations

    January Gathering Presentation: RAF Overview

    Transitioning from Chapter President to RAF Liaison, Ray assumed the trademark orange shirt and cap just like Superman out of a phone booth (what’s a phone booth?).

  16. February 2026 · Fly-Outs

    February Fly-Out Fun

    February can be a cantankerous month when it comes to weather for fly-outs. But this month’s forecasts showed a few good days and Wednesday the 11th was one.

    By Barry Halsted

  17. February 2026 · Member Stories

    Aidan Lara Comes Full Circle, From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Pilot

    I’ve loved airplanes for as long as I can remember. Even as a little kid, I was the one staring at the sky whenever I heard an engine overhead.

    By Aidan Lara

  18. February 2026 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 – General Membership Meeting

    10:11am call to order 30 members and guests present - Minutes approved from November 2025

    By Rob Stephens

  19. January 2026 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    It won’t be long before it will be time to start the flying season! We can whet our appetite for summer adventures at the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show on February 21, then join the monthly flyout lunches...

    By Ray Ballantyne

  20. January 2026 · From the Editor

    Feet Wet

    It’s nice to be starting off the new year feeling grateful and fortunate to be your newest newsletter editor.

    By Richard Howell