EAA Chapter 430 Newsletter, October 2024

EAA 430 FLYER Serving Northern Olympic Peninsula OCTOBER 2024

Page 2 EAA 430 Flyer IN THIS ISSUE Page From the Left Seat (Ray Ballantyne) 1 Calendar of Events 2 Dave Boerigter Master Pilot Aware 2 George Steed Presentation 3 Tetrahedron update 3 Orcas Island Fly out 4-5 Scholarship Recipient Henry Brown Bio 6-7 Scholarship Recipient Noah Kaser Bio 8-10 Sr. Pilot Liability Insurance 10 Chile Feed and Bingo Night 11-12 Minutes of September 2024 Gathering 13-14 October and November Events VMC/IMC Club Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month 7-8 pm Mariner Cafe EAA 430 Chapter Board Meeting Nov 22nd 9:00 am Mariner Café EAA Chapter Gathering Last Saturday of the month 9:30 AM Wm. Fairchild Airport Conference Room, PA. Chapter Board of Directors are listed on the Chapter website EAA430.org Chapter phone number for messaging is 877-EAA-0430 (877-322-0430)

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Page 6 EAA 430 Flyer Our Scholarship Recipient Henry Brown The online interview with Henry was in a question/answer format, conducted by Skip Brown. YOUR FLYING EXPERIENCE: How old were you when you became interested in airplanes? Although the idea of aviation has always intrigued me, my interest sparked at 13 years old when I got accepted into the Port Townsend Aero Museum’s youth volunteer program. Through the youth program, I was requested to volunteer one day per week. From the retail business of running an aero museum to assisting with complicated aircraft restoration projects, I learned ample knowledge about airplanes and, above all, discipline at a young age. As a bonus, I was granted free flight training through volunteer flight instructors in the program. Where was your first ride in a plane & who was the pilot? My first plane ride was in a 1967 Cessna 172 at Jefferson County Airport in Port Townsend, WA. Carl Nepute, a volunteer flight instructor at the Port Townsend Aero Museum, was my instructor. What is your goal when you become a pilot? My goal as a pilot is to become an aerial firefighter. Using my skills to combat wildfires and protect communities inspires me. Because this career requires high hours and lots of experience, I plan to first instruct once I get my CFI. This will allow me to build hours while gaining a deeper understanding of aviation principles and techniques. Additionally, I have always desired to be involved in backcountry aviation, and I hope someday to be given the opportunity to fly in the backcountry, which would give me extensive low-level, mountain flying experience. YOUR BACKGROUND: Where did you grow up? Different places you have lived I grew up on Vashon Island, Washington, and moved to Ellensburg, Washington, where I currently reside while attending Central Washington University. How long have you lived in this area? I lived on Vashon for 18 years and just started my third year in Ellensburg.

Page 7 EAA 430 Flyer Henry Brown (continued) When you were growing up, what did you think you would be? Growing up, I often imagined myself exploring a variety of careers, from being an astronaut to a racecar driver. While I can’t pinpoint a single ambition from my childhood, my love for adventure and the outdoors always played a big role in shaping my aspirations. What school are you enrolled in? What is your major? I am currently enrolled at Central Washington University, where I am entering my third year as a professional pilot major. Because I entered with my private pilot certificate, I was able to get ahead in the program, but due to DPE shortages, I have been waiting on a commercial check ride for the past three months, and expect to wait another one to two months before getting a ride. YOUR INTERESTS: Besides airplanes & flying, what are your favorite things to do? Besides my passion for airplanes and flying, I also love spending time outdoors. Dirt biking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and surfing are just a few of my favorite things to do while I’m not studying or flying.

Page 8 EAA 430 Flyer Our Scholarship Recipient Noah Kaser The online interview with Noah was in a question/answer format, conducted by Skip Brown. YOUR FLYING EXPERIENCE: How old were you when you became interested in airplanes? I’ve been interested in planes since I was very little. I was always fascinated by them, and I would check out magazines and movies from the library that featured them. Growing up, we had a large field behind our house and sometimes paragliders would land there, which was a huge delight for me. My siblings and I would run out and help them pack up. Where was your first ride in a plane & who was the pilot? My first ride in a plane was in 2018. I was volunteering with my neighbor for a couple of stops in the Collings Foundation’s Wings that were close enough to drive to. They were incredibly generous people and towards the end of my time volunteering, they allowed us to ride in the B-17G “Nine-O-Nine.” It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and has stuck with me. The pilot was Mac McCauley. He was an incredible person to know, and I am glad I was able to meet him during my time volunteering with the Collings Foundation. He is, unfortunately, no longer with us following a crash of the “Nine-O-Nine” in 2019. What is your goal when you become a pilot? Thanks entirely to the wonderful flying program at the Port Townsend Aero Museum, and more help than I can list from the pilots at the Jefferson County airport, I was able to get my pilot’s license on the 4th of July in 2023. Since then, I have had to take a hiatus from flying to focus on my studies. But I intend to join the flying club once I transfer to UW and begin flying again. My longer-term goal is currently to get my instrument rating and tail-wheel endorsement once I am able to fly again. YOUR BACKGROUND: Where did you grow up? Different places you have lived I grew up all over the West Coast, but mostly in Washington. I was raised and lived in Issaquah, Washington for the first part of my life. We lived against the mountains, far away from the nearest town. From there I spent a few years traveling up and down Oregon and California before eventually settling in Port Townsend. I lived there until 2023 when I began staying in Seattle for college. How long have you lived in this area? I’ve lived in Washington for almost all my life, and I’ve lived in Port Townsend for over 10 years.

Page 9 EAA 430 Flyer Noah Kaser Interview (continued) When you were growing up, what did you think you would be? Until I joined the Port Townsend Aero Museum and read a book called “Ed Heinemann: Combat Aircraft Designer,” I had no idea what I was going to be. I thought maybe I could get my captain’s license and work in shipping, or possibly I could join the Peace Corps. What is your major in college? I am currently in college, and I am currently getting an Associate of Science. But this is just a stepping stone, and I hope to get a degree in aeronautical engineering once I transfer to my final school. What school are you enrolled in? I only have a few quarters left before I get my associate degree and begin work on transferring to the University of Washington in Seattle. YOUR INTERESTS: Besides airplanes & flying, what are your favorite things to do? Besides airplanes, I love reading books and designing things in CAD software. Whenever I have time, I look through the local used bookstores to see what interesting books I can find. Recently I have also started visiting a local gym to do indoor rock climbing with my brother. It’s relaxing and a great way to get some exercise since most of my time is spent studying or on homework. Do you have any unusual, humorous, harrowing, or exciting experiences you can share with our members? An unusual and exciting experience I had was being able to fly in the Student Prince. The Student Prince is a biplane built in the 1930s by students. Only 3 existed and there is only one registered today. It is owned by Summer Martell, who also conducted my check ride. It was my first time in an open cockpit, and it made for a great view when she took me on a short ride up over Port Townsend. It was a very interesting and somewhat harrowing experience for me. I was not used to feeling like there was nothing holding me in the plane, and I plan on sticking with a closed cockpit for the foreseeable future. What is something most of your friends/family don’t know about you that you’re willing to share? I had an immense fear of heights that lasted into my flight training. It made for some interesting early flights but it went away as I got more comfortable flying.

Page 10 EAA 430 Flyer Noah Kaser Interview (continued) Noah received his PPL July 4, 2023 Senior Pilot Liability Insurance The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently announced solutions for senior pilots flying past 70 years old. A liability-only policy would enable senior pilots to comply with hangar leases and state regulations that require property damage and bodily liability insurance for their aircraft, and if needed, provide estate protection. This solution provides senior pilots the opportunity to obtain liability insurance without many of the restrictions being imposed by some underwriters, like requiring a third class medical as opposed to basic med, copilot requirements, or annual check ride. AOPA is pleased to announce that Global Aerospace, a leading provider of aircraft insurance, is now offering liability-only aircraft insurance policies for many senior pilots. SkyWatch and AssuredPartners Aerospace are among the aviation insurance brokers who will be quoting policies. SkyWatch can be contacted at 888-849-4902 or skyWatch.com AssuredPartners Aerospace at 800-622-2672 or AssuredPartners.com/aerospace/light-aircraft-insurance

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Page 13 EAA 430 Flyer EAA Chapter 430 Gathering Meeting Minutes - September Date: Sep 28, 2024 ● Meeting social and sign-in 0930. ● Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1005 at Sequim Valley Airport, hangar #15. ● Ray led The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag with 45 members and 4(+) guests attending. ● Ray led thank you’s and applause to our hospitality directors - Charlene and Kevin Tracy. ● Guest(s): Arie Sko (completed Sporty’s ground school toward PPL), Derek and Wyatt Miller (interested in learning to fly), Tom Welner (Bremerton, C-172) and others. ● August Gathering Minutes were approved as written. Reports and Status: ● Scholarship update - Gunner Rogers has made the UND Flying Team! ● Our financial picture shows funds of approximately $6k for scholarship, $150k for building and $3.5k for operating. ● Fly-out - Barry Halsted shared that the September Orcas Island happening was nicely attended with 11 aircraft and 17 people, with picnic lunch for some and/or walk to town for others. ● Membership - Erik Petersen reported that paid chapter membership at 109. ● Building Committee - Barry Halsted reported that a lease proposal is undergoing rounds of review and revision by Sequim Valley Airport and EAA 430. ● Young Eagles - Tracy Halsted reported that our 3 events - June, July and September - flew 131 kids, owing to the generous donations by 12 pilots of their time and aircraft. New Business: ● More scholarship news - o In addition to current recipients Noah and Henry, we are pleased to add Aidan Lara as our latest recipient for the 2024-25 school year. Aiden is attending Peninsula College to accomplish prerequisites and is expecting to attend UW for their Aerospace Engineering Program. o EAA Air Academy - we are pleased to be sponsoring Nathan Nelson and Jazmin Stamper for the 2025 season at Oshkosh, next July. o Chili Feed & Bingo Night fundraiser - we are looking forward to having fun while supporting our scholarship obligations. Wm. R. Fairchild airport terminal and conference room, Saturday October 19th, 5:00pm. ▪ Please see Charlie Tracy to help. She has food item sign up sheets. o Dave Miller reminds us that our IRA required minimum distributions (RMD) can easily be contributed to EAA Chapter 430 - 501(c)(3) charitable organization - tax free, by means of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Please consider doing this for the 2024 tax year.

Page 14 EAA 430 Flyer EAA Chapter 430 Gathering Meeting Minutes – (continued) ● Build and Fly - Richard Howell mentioned that volunteers from EAA 430 and Olympic Silent Flyers are organizing an event with the Sequim Boys and Girls Club, in October. This we expect to be followed by 1 or 2 EAA Build and Fly workshops in November and December. ● W28 Tetrahedron - Ray showed us the large vinyl graphic EAA 430 logo that chapter member Linda Priddle has donated, to be placed on the back of the vane. A work party is scheduled for Wednesday to apply the graphic. ● Rick Vaux encouraged members to be sure to contribute a bit more (to the collection jars) to help cover the monthly coffee and food expenses of our gatherings. ● VMC/IMC Club - Harry Cook reminded us that the club meets at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Mariner’s, in Sequim. The October 9 meeting will discuss emergencies and a bit about the recent FAA “Moss Interpretation” regarding maintenance supervision. Projects: ● Harry Cook - Sonex Waiex, the wings are on! ● James Russell - “Customer Parts”, helping other chapter members with their projects as he continues work on his own Cozy Mk IV project. ● Erik Petersen - Cozy Mk IV, work continuing on an improved canard for his plane. ● Norm Kuntz - Quickie, (Todd Taylor) reports that an engine run milestone has been accomplished. ● Rick Stoffel - Van’s RV-10, (James) has been helping with work on the composite cabin top section. ● Dave Gardner - Kitfox III rejuvenation, Dave reports he’ll soon be ready to fly. ● Ernie Hansen - Super Cub, Ernie has acquired a new Catto 86” non-planar propeller he’ll be fitting soon. Announcements: ● Jay Pearlman has padded sawhorses (for supporting wings) and also an engine stand to give away. ● Ernie Hansen, see Ernie about a Dynon D10A that needs a GPS-251 Receiver/Antenna Module (Puck”). ● PSA - Ray will take part in a RAF work party at Moose Creek USFS (1U1), next weekend (Oct 4 - 7) to support rebuilding of facilities destroyed by recent winds and fire. ● Bryan Nelson, requests thoughts and advice from [airline] pilots about his possibly making a midlife career change to commercial aviation. ● Business portion of the gathering was adjourned at 1055. ● Dave Boerighter - Erik and Ray teamed up to share about Dave’s flying history and to present Dave with his FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award to commemorate 50 years of safe piloting. ● Presentation - George Steed recounted the good experience that he and Mike Friend - both of EAA 406, Bremeton - had with their hands-on rebuilding of Mike’s IO-360 engine at the Aero Sport Power facility in Kamloops, BC. ● Our hospitality directors - Kevin and Charlene - delivered another great Burger Bash and other treats, with a little help from their friends! Respectfully submitted, Richard Howell, EAA 430 Secretary