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VMC/IMC Club

VMC/IMC Club Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly scenario-based discussion for VFR and IFR pilots.

Topics for October 14:

  • VMC Question: Position Reports
  • VMC Video: “Final Conflict”: Avoiding other aircraft
  • IMC Question: Use of cell phone to contact ATC
  • IMC Video: “Last Minute Switch”: Pop up IFR clearance
  • Additional Subject: Eliminating Indecision

Topics from the last meeting included instrument approaches and when to descend (IMC), an inflight alternator failure (VMC), the videos “Where’s the airport?” and “Fun with flaps,” and the Dynamic Regulatory System. The September slide deck and videos are now on the IMC/VMC Club page.

Questions? vmc@eaa430.org

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Fly-outs

October Fly-Out to Forks (S18)

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:30 PM
Forks Airport (S18), Forks, WA
Hosted by Barry Halsted, Flyout Coordinator

With an exceptional stretch of weather, our October fly-out heads to Forks on Thursday, October 15. Forks (S18) is about 60 miles WSW of Sequim Valley (W28), with a scenic flight path and a 2,400 ft hard-surface runway. Meet in the aircraft parking area at 12:30 PM, then it is a short 10-minute walk east to the Mill Creek Bar and Grill for lunch. More details to follow by email.

Meet in the aircraft parking area; lunch after.

In accordance with FAA regulations, the pilot in command (PIC) is always responsible to conduct a legal and safe operation.

Questions? flyout@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:30 AM
Conference room at KCLM, William R. Fairchild International Airport, 1402 Fairchild Airport Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Agenda:

  1. Social time and breakfast (9:30 AM)
  2. Chapter business
  3. Program: To be announced

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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VMC/IMC Club

VMC/IMC Club Meeting

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly scenario-based discussion for VFR and IFR pilots.

Questions? vmc@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:30 AM
Conference room at KCLM, William R. Fairchild International Airport, 1402 Fairchild Airport Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program (TBA).

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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VMC/IMC Club

VMC/IMC Club Meeting

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly scenario-based discussion for VFR and IFR pilots.

Questions? vmc@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, December 18, 2026, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Holiday Party

Saturday, December 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Legends Room, Cedars at Dungeness

EAA Chapter 430 Holiday Party, Save the Date flyer: Saturday, December 19, 5:00 PM at Cedars at Dungeness. Holiday buffet dinner with carved roast beef, about $50 per person. Sign-ups begin in November. View full-size flyer

Join us for the chapter holiday party, an evening of celebration, laughter, and great food with your EAA 430 friends.

  • Holiday buffet dinner with carved roast beef, holiday favorites, and seasonal desserts
  • Cost: about $50 per person
  • Sign-ups begin in November. Watch for more details and reservation information.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, January 22, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, January 30, 2027, 9:30 AM
Conference room at KCLM, William R. Fairchild International Airport, 1402 Fairchild Airport Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, February 19, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, March 19, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, March 27, 2027, 9:30 AM
Conference room at KCLM, William R. Fairchild International Airport, 1402 Fairchild Airport Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, April 16, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, April 24, 2027, 9:30 AM
Conference room at KCLM, William R. Fairchild International Airport, 1402 Fairchild Airport Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, May 21, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, May 29, 2027, 9:30 AM
Hangar #15, Sequim Valley Airport (W28), 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, Sequim, WA 98382

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome. Look for the EAA signs in the parking lot. Whether you fly or drive in, please park about 20 feet into the grassy area so airplanes can taxi past the hangars.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, June 18, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, June 26, 2027, 9:30 AM
Hangar #15, Sequim Valley Airport (W28), 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, Sequim, WA 98382

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome. Look for the EAA signs in the parking lot. Whether you fly or drive in, please park about 20 feet into the grassy area so airplanes can taxi past the hangars.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, July 23, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, July 31, 2027, 9:30 AM
Hangar #15, Sequim Valley Airport (W28), 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, Sequim, WA 98382

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome. Look for the EAA signs in the parking lot. Whether you fly or drive in, please park about 20 feet into the grassy area so airplanes can taxi past the hangars.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, August 20, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, August 28, 2027, 9:30 AM
Hangar #15, Sequim Valley Airport (W28), 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, Sequim, WA 98382

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome. Look for the EAA signs in the parking lot. Whether you fly or drive in, please park about 20 feet into the grassy area so airplanes can taxi past the hangars.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, September 17, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, September 25, 2027, 9:30 AM
Hangar #15, Sequim Valley Airport (W28), 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, Sequim, WA 98382

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome. Look for the EAA signs in the parking lot. Whether you fly or drive in, please park about 20 feet into the grassy area so airplanes can taxi past the hangars.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, October 22, 2027, 9:00 AM
Hometown Cafe (formerly Mariner Cafe), 609 W Washington St, Suite 1, Sequim, WA 98382

Monthly meeting of the chapter Board of Directors. Members are welcome. If you'd like to attend or bring an item to the board, email EAA-HQ@eaa430.org.

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Chapter Gathering

Monthly Chapter Membership Gathering

Saturday, October 30, 2027, 9:30 AM
Conference room at KCLM, William R. Fairchild International Airport, 1402 Fairchild Airport Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363

Social time and breakfast at 9:30 AM, then chapter business, then the program. Visitors are always welcome.

Questions? EAA-HQ@eaa430.org

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Local Non-Chapter Events

Aviation events in our region hosted by other groups. Not run by EAA Chapter 430.

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Pro Tips on First Flights: Risk Management for Experimental-Amateur Built Aircraft, Major Alterations, and Annual/Condition Inspections

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:30 AM PT
Presenter: COL (Ret.) Eileen Bjorkman, USAF

Cascade Aviation
15290 Flightline Rd, Burlington, WA 98233

Covers areas of potential risk and risk mitigation for the first several flights of homebuilts, or any aircraft that has undergone significant maintenance, a major alteration, or an annual or condition inspection.

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Non-chapter event

2027 Aviation Unification Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM PT
Hosted by Representative Tom Dent (13th Legislative District)

Rep. Dent's Hangar (District Office), Moses Lake Municipal Airport
11905 Rd 4 NE #28, Moses Lake, WA 98837

With the 2027 Legislative Session beginning on January 11, 2027, Representative Dent is hosting an in-person meeting at his hangar in Moses Lake, to bring our aviation community together.

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EAA National Webinars

Free online webinars from EAA headquarters, not chapter meetings. Times are shown in Pacific time. Register on eaa.org.

Online EAA webinar

Engle Collection

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Hope Stropes

USAF General Joe Engle flew everything from homebuilt airplanes and warbirds to the X-15 rocket plane and Space Shuttle. Join us as Hope Stropes and Jeanie Engle discuss Joe’s life and his exhibit at the museum.

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Online EAA webinar

Continental Drift

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Mike Busch

Continental Aerospace is coming home. After 15 years of Chinese state ownership under AVIC, private equity firm Arcline Investment Management is buying Continental for roughly $535 million, the same firm that bought Hartzell Propeller in 2023.

Register (opens eaa.org)

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Online EAA webinar

The Tomcat

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Trever Wilson

Join us for an overview of one of the most famous Navy fighters ever to grace the skies. We will also have a special guest joining us to talk about their time flying the aircraft.

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Online EAA webinar

EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship: Update for 2027

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Chris Gauger

The Ray Aviation Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program to help young people learn to fly. Funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA headquarters, and administered by EAA chapters, this program has allowed over 800 youths to obtain their pilot certificates to date.

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Online EAA webinarWINGS credit

Cognitive Overload!

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Brian Sagi

As pilots, we know that when we exceed a wing's critical angle of attack, the wing will stall and lose lift. Likewise, a pilot’s mind has a cognitive load threshold which, once exceeded, will result in degradation of the pilot’s performance.

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Online EAA webinar

Diesel Versus UL

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Mike Busch

Diesel engines burning Jet-A promise a clean escape from the unleaded-avgas mess, no lead, better fuel efficiency, and a fuel that's already on the ramp. So why hasn't the piston fleet switched?

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Online EAA webinar

The P-40 Warhawk

Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Ike Langkau

Join the EAA Aviation Museum's Ike Langkau as he talks about the Curtiss P-40 which was in service through the entirety of World War II, from the Flying Tigers to the final battles in the Pacific.

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Online EAA webinarWINGS credit

More Than Paperwork: Real-World Weight and Balance and Performance

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
with Tom Turner

Far from a student pilot exercise, the results of your weight and balance and performance calculations are critical to aircraft performance, stability, and control.

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Online EAA webinar

Apollo 8

Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 5:00 PM PT
with Chris Henry

In 1968, the U.S. decided to undertake one of the most daring missions in the history of manned space flight. Join us as EAA Aviation Museum Director Chris Henry goes into detail about what some say is the most scientific mission ever flown.

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Online EAA webinarWINGS credit

Back in the Saddle Again: One Rusty Pilot's Journey

Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 5:00 PM PT
with Prof. H. Paul Shuch

Richard is a rusty pilot. For decades he held an ATP certificate and flew jets before retiring seven years ago.

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Online EAA webinar

The Pros and Cons of Aircraft Ownership

Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 5:00 PM PT
with Prof. H. Paul Shuch

Whether to purchase your own aircraft, share one with partners, join a flying club, or rent from a fixed-base operator is a difficult decision which often involves far more than just economics.

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