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EAA Chapter 234

Grand Traverse Region

Newsletter—September 2021

From the president

EAA 234 needs you!

EAA 234 needs your help, your input, your heart, your ideas, and your time—your oh blessed, oh so precious time.

We are doing good, creating good, seeking good and... coming upon good. You, you we need.

We, you, us can and will create an environment that will enrich our youth, our community, and you—you and me.

Come along. Come aboard. It’ll be a hoot, good fun. See you here.

v/r,

Bill

PS: Airplanes!

Have an idea? Want to help? This is your button! Email Bill now.

Next meeting: October 14 at KTVC. More info below.

Fly-in

A great day at the farm!

Photo by Gerry Sorbie

Big thanks to Bob and Sandy Denton for hosting a fly-in at their beautiful new airstrip (MI1) on their family farm near Clare. The fog burned off just in time to enjoy a morning together with donuts, coffee, and of course, airplanes. A fly-by demonstration by the crop duster based at the field was a real highlight.

Thanks to everyone that came out. Perhaps this will become an annual tradition!

Previous meeting

SeaRey build visit

Thanks to Jim Warren for inviting us to hold our September meeting at his home so we could examine his substantially complete SeaRey build. He answered all our questions about the amphibious plane—and graciously dealt with unsolicited opinions about how to do certain things differently! We look forward to seeing Jim's SeaRey flying (and floating!) soon.

Build committee update

Zenith for sale, new project coming

The board has authorized the sale of our Zenith CH 750 project. The proceeds from this can be used to fund a number of chapter activities and goals, including maintaining the momentum of our successful Young Eagles program.

Several members are also working to get the chapter's SlipStream Revelation that's been in storage into a saleable condition.

For those interested in working on a build, stay tuned: the chapter is working on arranging regular build nights with member Del Johnson, who has a Glastar project that has been dormant for some time. We'll share details as soon as they're available.

Upcoming event

Inaugural Young Eagles Club meeting

Saturday, September 25

Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Chapter office at KTVC (1220 Airport Access Road, 2nd Floor)

This is the first of a series of fun monthly meetings for kids and teens intended to provide a greater understanding of STEM and aviation related subjects. We are planning on a hands-on exercise demonstrating basic aircraft building techniques and aviation ground school exercises and media presentations.

Learn more or RSVP now for your child.

And then...

Young Eagles flights

Saturday, October 16

8:30 a.m to noon
Chapter office at KTVC (1220 Airport Access Road, 2nd Floor)
Parents may register their Young Eagles here.

Our fourth Young Eagles event in 2021. We've already flown more than 100 kids this year!

If you would like to volunteer to fly, please contact Jim Sorbie or John Gelsinger.

Next meeting

Bryan Mathews of H & S Propeller Shop

Our next meeting will be at the regular time and place: 2nd Thursday at our office in the GA terminal (or virtually via Zoom).

Thursday, October 14

6 p.m. Social hour with pizza
7 p.m. Meeting
Chapter office at KTVC (1220 Airport Access Road, 2nd Floor)

Please wear a mask if you're not vaccinated. Everyone is also welcome to join via Zoom.

Our featured speaker will be Bryan Mathews, president of H&S Propeller Shop.

H&S Propeller Shop began servicing aircraft propellers and governors in 1948. They have been at their current location in White Lake since 2008 and have thirteen employees. H&S services nearly all makes and models of propellers and they are in the process of getting fully geared up to overhaul composite blades in house.

Bryan Mathews is the owner of the company and has been working at H&S since 1995. Before that, he worked at Ford Motor Company for seven years working in several positions including Plant Engineering Supervisor and Technical Superintendent. Bryan has an electrical engineering degree as well as an MBA. He loves to work with airplane owners and aviation professionals to help find the best solutions to their needs.

Resources

EAA Webinars

EAA is hosting a variety of webinars in September and October, covering topics from Rotax 912 engines to the Grumman Duck. Some qualify for FAA WINGS credit. Check out the full list and register now.

News from HQ

Chapter Video Magazine

In September’s Chapter Video Magazine, Charlie Becker discusses the success of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, the launch of EAA AeroEducate, changes to the Young Eagles waiver, and upcoming Chapter Leadership Academies in Oshkosh. Watch now.

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