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  1. August 2024 · Getting to Know You

    Getting to Know Scott Alair

    At age 8, Scott became fascinated with airplanes when his dad gave him his first ride in 1971 in the family plane, a Beechcraft Debonair.

    By Skip Brown

  2. August 2024 · Member Stories

    A Cozy Experience

    James Russell and I have been buying and gifting Cozy parts from and to each other for almost a decade.

    By Mark Rieger

  3. August 2024 · New Members and Milestones

    Two Young Chapter Members Gain Their PPL!

    Gunnar Rogers – an EAA Rays Scholarship recipient, passed his check ride and received a shirt from the Ray Foundation.

  4. August 2024 · News and Announcements

    Women’s AirVenture at Oshkosh

    Lisa Ballantyne and Tracy Halsted were two among the sea of purple in the photo, at the recent Oshkosh Women’s event.

  5. August 2024 · News and Announcements

    Note from the Treasurer

    Since Kevin and Charlene Tracy have taken over Hospitality, the quality and variety of our Gathering meals has improved about 1000 percent!

    By Tracy Halsted

  6. August 2024 · Chapter Events

    Diamond Point Airport Day

    The 2024 Diamond Point Airport Day suffered from a couple of firsts - we were under a marine layer until 2 pm, and we had our first aircraft accident during Airport Day.

    By Gordon Tubesing

  7. August 2024 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA Chapter 430 July 2024 Gathering Minutes

    Vice President Rick Vaux called the meeting to order at 10:00am. Guests and new members were introduced

    By Harry Cook

  8. July 2024 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    We had a great Young Eagles rally on the 13th this month. Many members of our chapter came out to serve and help out.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  9. July 2024 · Young Eagles

    July 13th Young Eagle Event at Port Angeles

    Chapter 430’s second Young Eagle Event of the year was held Saturday, July 13th at Fairchild Airport, Port Angeles.

  10. July 2024 · Fly-Outs

    Fly-Out to Friday Harbor June 7, 2024

    EAA Chapter 430 held this month’s flyout to Friday Harbor on June 7. After several months of somewhat challenging weather, the morning dawned with cloudless skies and the promise of shirt-sleeve lunchtime temperatures.

  11. July 2024 · Member Stories

    The Great Tent Caper in the Sawtooth’s

    The sun was well-established in the sky at 7 am this June morning of 2024 as my wife, Lisa, and I lifted off in our GlaStar headed for the annual GlaStar Flyin at Smiley Creek, ID.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  12. July 2024 · Fly-Outs

    Fourth of July Adventure at Blue Heron WN49

    Blue Heron is a privately owned grass strip here in Sequim, along the Strait. It’s owner, Kathy, is super friendly and encourages visitors, as long as they call first and sign her waiver.

  13. July 2024 · Presentations

    Harry Cook Presentation

    Harry Cook gave a real interesting presentation at the May Gathering. A totally inside look at the life of an Air Force F-4 fighter pilot.

  14. July 2024 · Member Stories

    Two Cubs

    Rakes Glen (WA59) is a small private air park in Sequim. Two EAA families reside there— Ray and Lisa Ballantyne, and Barry and Tracy Halsted.

  15. July 2024 · News and Announcements

    Sequim Valley Airport Tetrahedron Gets Painted!

    Harry Cook, with assistance from Barry Halsted, painted the tetrahedron a bright orange! Now it will be easy to spot from the air.

  16. July 2024 · News and Announcements

    Chapter 430 Annual Poker Run Has Started!

    Chapter 430 Annual Poker Run has started! Barry sent an email a few weeks ago including the entry form.

  17. July 2024 · Meeting Minutes

    EAA June Chapter 430 Gathering: Minutes

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

    By Richard Howell

  18. June 2024 · President's Column

    From the Left Seat

    Well, the summer flying season is finally upon us. I recently returned from a trip to Alaska, with Lisa, son Dan, and John Riser.

    By Ray Ballantyne

  19. June 2024 · News and Announcements

    Membership

    Hi Folks! Another month behind us. I was unable to attend last month due to a conflict. I will be at this months gathering.

    By Erik Petersen

  20. June 2024 · Safety and Training

    178 Seconds to Live (Reprint from 2017)

    Flights operating under visual flight rules (VFR) flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) remains a prominent safety issue, with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau recording 111 occurrences over the...