Mini Ground School Reminder: Volunteers Needed

EAA 104 Member Ed Hanson wanted to share the following…

Just a reminder we will conduct our mini ground school with the Porter County Public Library System this Saturday September 14th from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Chapter room. At least 6 teens have signed up so far. The topics we will highlight include aerodynamics, aircraft systems and instruments, FAA regulations, navigation and communications, aviation weather, and pilot qualifications. I will do a short introduction talk then if the weather is good we will walk them to the ramp to look over an aircraft pointing out the various parts and instruments.


We will then have whoever wants to talk cover the subject topics. I can cover weather at the end as I can adjust my time to fit whatever is available. Please step up and share your knowledge with the pilots of tomorrow. This is a low key event and everyone usually joins in the discussion. Thanks for your help! Please share this information with other members who are not listed on this email.

Ed Hanson

Please consider volunteering for this event. You can use our contact form or contact Ed directly.

Reminder: EAA Chapter 104 Meeting Tonight, September 9th, plus FAAST Seminar

Our September meeting will include a FAAST Seminar starting at 7pm (registration encouraged). This will be held at the EAA Chapter 104 club room at KVPZ. Arrivals begin at 6:30pm and the seminar will start at 7pm. Regular chapter meeting to follow.

In the seminar, “Preflight After Maintenance,” we will discuss the importance of thorough preflight inspections of aircraft that have just been returned to service. The discussion will include the consequences of inadequate preflight inspections, some common problems that have led to accidents, and what to look for following maintenance.

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Mini Ground School (with PCPLS)

Do you have what it takes to be a pilot? Learn about the basics of aviation in this introductory class led by local pilots from the EAA Chapter 104.

This event is made possible by EAA Chapter 104 and the Porter County Public Library System.

Ages 12+. See the event page for more details.

Do you have what it takes to be a pilot?
Do you have what it takes to be a pilot?

FAAST Seminar coming up at the September EAA 104 Meeting: Preflight After Maintenance

Our September meeting will include a FAAST Seminar starting at 7pm (registration encouraged). This will be held at the EAA Chapter 104 club room at KVPZ.

In the seminar, “Preflight After Maintenance,” we will discuss the importance of thorough preflight inspections of aircraft that have just been returned to service. The discussion will include the consequences of inadequate preflight inspections, some common problems that have led to accidents, and what to look for following maintenance.

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Howard
Howard

The seminar will be presented by Dennis Miller. Light refreshments will be served.

Our regular monthly meeting will follow.

Members needed to staff EAA 104’s National Aviation Day Celebration this Saturday August 24th

Your club needs YOU this Saturday, August 21st…

EAA 104 will have two education stations and members are needed to staff both. One will demonstrate preflight planning and the other will demonstrate preflight aircraft inspection.

Help for those activities and help in the form of demonstration aircraft are needed.

I can bring my plane down again if needed but would like to let other members show their planes as well.

Ed Hanson

EAA 104 is planning to bring down two airplanes and Kyle will be making a coned box on the ramp in front of the pavilion so the public can stay in the box and Kyle can keep the ramp hot.

You can find out more information about the event itself on our events page.

Please contact Ed Hanson directly or use our contact form to contact us if you would like to help out.

National Aviation Day 2019 Celebration at KVPZ

From Amanda Fack, Youth Services Coordinator for the Porter County Public Library System…

Celebrate National Aviation Day at the Porter County airport! The whole family is invited to join us for an edu-taining day sponsored by the local EAA Chapter 104.

This program meets at the picnic pavilion of the Porter County Airport. Starting at 10 am, you can meet local pilots, see aircraft up close, and visit educational stations about topics such as How to do a Pre-flight Planning Checklist. Young “aerophiles” will be able to create their own airplane craft (while supplies last). At 11:30 am, we will play Aviation Bingo where you can learn a little about the science of aviation and you even might win a prize that flies!

We hope you can join us to learn all about aviation science in our community.

Amanda Fack

See the event details page for more information.

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FASSTeam Seminar at KMGC August 24th

Use of Weather Information and Preflight After Maintenance

From Dennis Miller with the Chicago Area FAASTeam…

In the first seminar, Use of Weather Information, we will take a look at available weather information sources for general aviation pilots and offer guidance on making well-informed weather decisions.

In the second seminar, Preflight After Maintenance, we will discuss the importance of thorough preflight inspections of aircraft that have just been returned to service. The discussion will include the consequences of inadequate preflight inspections, some common problems that have led to accidents, and what to look for following maintenance.

For more information…

Concession Stand during Collings Foundation 2019 Visit to KVPZ

Stop by EAA 104’s pavilion at Porter County Regional Airport this weekend. See the awesome airplanes that the Collings Foundation brought to our local airport and grab some food while you’re there. Support your local EAA!

EAA 104 concession stand during the 2019 Collings Foundation visit.