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  1. June 2025 · Presentations

    Aviation Art at EAA 430

    John Meyer assembled a group of EAA430 aviators who not only love aviation, but they also love to make art.

  2. June 2025 · Fly-Outs

    June 10 Fly-Out to Tacoma Narrows

    I woke up to a sunny morning sky, perfect for our June flyout to Tacoma Narrows with a 12:15 lunch at The Hub restaurant.

  3. June 2025 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Membership Gathering Minutes May 31, 2025

    Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1000, hangar #15 at Sequim Valley Airport.

    By Richard Howell

  4. May 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    It’s been an exciting time for EAA 430! We just completed our “Raise the Roof”

    By Ray Ballantyne

  5. May 2025 · Young Eagles

    Where Are They Now: Jazmin Stamper

    My first EAA Young Eagles flight was in 2018. It was the first time I had flown in a small plane, and I loved it.

    By Jazmin Stamper

  6. May 2025 · Gone West

    Remembering A Legend: Bob Nagy

    Bob Nagy was born in Milwaukee WI in 1938. He was curious about military life and machinery all during WWII.

  7. May 2025 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Membership Gathering Minutes Apr 26, 2025

    Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1004, hangar #15 at Sequim Valley Airport.

    By Richard Howell

  8. May 2025 · Presentations

    Midair Collision Avoidance Briefing

    Major Eric Wahl traveled from Joint Base Lewis McChord and patiently waited for a spirited business meeting to conclude.

  9. April 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    The temperatures are warming, the clouds are parting, and it’s time to go flying. Tell your friends to check out Flying Start at the Fairchild Conference Room on Saturday May 17 starting at 10:00 a.m.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  10. April 2025 · Young Eagles

    Where Are They Now: Daniel Weaver

    I have been interested in aviation for as long as I can remember. When I was growing up my family and I did a lot of airline flying and I was always in awe of the mechanical complexity of the giant metal tubes hurtling...

    By Daniel Weaver

  11. April 2025 · Fly-Outs

    April Flyout to Arlington: Quite the Airshow!!

    Friday, April 4, provided us with green grass, blue skies, warm temperatures and light winds.

    By Barry Halsted

  12. April 2025 · Meeting Minutes

    Minutes of March 2025 Gathering

    Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1018 in the Terminal Conference Room, Wm.

    By Richard Howell

  13. March 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    It was great to see so many chapter members at the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show in Puyallup.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  14. March 2025 · Member Stories

    PA-11 Ferry Trip: KBVU to ID22

    After reading Barry’s Excellent Adventure, Ernie Hansen asked to share his adventure ferrying a PA-11 March 31, 2024; Easter Sunday Flew Alaska Airlines to Las Vegas NV.

    By Ernie Hansen

  15. March 2025 · Member Stories

    SR-71 Breakup at Mach 3.18, With a Mostly Happy Ending

    Subject: Test Pilot Bill Weaver This article was sent to Ray and Lisa. Her father was the first maintenance chief of the SR-71 in the 60’s.

    By Bill Weaver

  16. February 2025 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    I hope you are keeping warm during the past days and your airplane is dry from the recent snow.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  17. February 2025 · News and Announcements

    AG Weather

    I’ve heard a few inquiries about the AG Weather Station at W28. The station has served the local RC clubs since it went in.

  18. February 2025 · Member Stories

    Barry's Excellent Adventure

    “Hey Halsted – …” is how this all started. The call was from Terry Smith, a friend I’ve known from the ‘60’s when we were Flight Test Engineers working for Boeing.

    By Barry Halsted

  19. February 2025 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 Membership Gathering Minutes

    Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1000 in the Terminal Conference Room, Wm.

    By Richard Howell

  20. February 2025 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know Richard (Bud) Davies

    When I was in grade school, I was interested in things that were self-propelled and in things that fly.

    By Bud Davies