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  1. September 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    It’s been a great summer to aviate in the Pacific Northwest. There have been many flyins and flyouts, and I just returned from a great flyin at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) in Hood River.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  2. September 2025 · New Members and Milestones

    More from Ray

    I wanted to give you an update on some of our new aviators: Sid Vandiver has enrolled in Olympia and is actively pursuing his Private Pilot License (PPL).

    By Ray Ballantyne

  3. September 2025 · Scholarships

    Letters Home from EAA Air Academy

    Hello and thank you Chapter 430, those who support it and my family.

  4. September 2025 · Fly-Outs

    Orcas Island Flyout

    Wow! We had a great time at the Orcas Island flyout on August 12. This was one of our more unusual flyouts because lunch choices included multiple downtown restaurants in Eastsound or a picnic at the airport.

    By Barry Halsted

  5. September 2025 · Builders and Projects

    The Light Plane Easy Tug, or in Reality the Easy Pull

    The concept of how to get the plane back in the hangar has been an inventive process for many pilots.

  6. September 2025 · Chapter Events

    Board Dinner

    The EAA 430 Board of Directors came together for a great dinner on Saturday September 13, 2025, at Kevin and Charlie Tracy’s wonderful home.

  7. August 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    This month’s Left Seat is dedicated to our building project. We have been through a challenging time trying to establish a home for the chapter.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  8. August 2025 · Scholarships

    EAA 430 Scholarships At Work: Jazmin’s Family Celebration

    Jazmin was the first and only graduate of EAA430’s Build and Fly Program. Her parents were steadfast in their support and that makes all the difference.

    By Linda Priddle

  9. August 2025 · Fly-Outs

    July FlyOut

    Sequim this July did not experience our usual weather. We had less sun and more wind for sure.

    By Barry Halsted

  10. August 2025 · Presentations

    Another Score for an EAA 430 Member: Deanna’s Presentation

    Thanks to Deanna for a wonderful presentation. Learning about all she had to conquer to make this flight was a study in skill and persistence.

  11. August 2025 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Membership Gathering Minutes

    Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1005, hangar #15 at Sequim Valley Airport.

    By Richard Howell

  12. August 2025 · Builders and Projects

    Engine Dehydrator Plans

    Commercial engine dehydrators are available with various features, including self-recharging silica, and typically cost around $1,200.

    By Erik Petersen

  13. July 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    It’s been a great flying month for us. Lisa and I met up with our son Dan at Moose Creek Idaho for three days and nights in the wilderness.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  14. July 2025 · Scholarships

    Nathan’s Excellent Adventure

    Nathan finished his Air Academy camp last week, then my mom picked him up and they flew to her home in Rhode Island, where he’s now enjoying the hot New England weather by body surfing in the ocean, swimming in pools...

  15. July 2025 · News and Announcements

    We Struck Gold!!

    Congratulations to your chapter in successfully reaching the gold level status recognition level for the year 2024.

  16. July 2025 · News and Announcements

    The Concrete Fly-In July 19, 2025

    A notice for the Concrete Old Fashioned Fly-In at Mears Field in Concrete, WA, on July 19, 2025.

  17. July 2025 · New Members and Milestones

    Another Score for an EAA 430 Member

    Friends, Thought you would like to know that Deanna, my Wife and fellow EAA 430 member, got across the finish line last night here at Felts Field aner a grueling race from Fairhope, AL.

    By Carl Hicks

  18. July 2025 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Membership Gathering Minutes

    Chapter Vice President Rick Vaux called the Membership Gathering to order at 1000, hangar #15 at Sequim Valley Airport.

    By Richard Howell

  19. June 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    What great flying weather we’ve had! I hope you’re out commi8ng aviation during these nice days.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  20. June 2025 · Young Eagles

    June’s Young Eagles Rally Was a Huge Success

    Weather was gorgeous for once and everyone had a great time. BIG THANKS to our 11 pilots including 3 from other chapters.