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# EAA Chapter 104

Northwest Indiana Chapter of the Experimental Aviation Association based at KVPZ

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## Posts

- [Basic Med](https://eaa104.org/2022/11/17/basic-med/) - Community Healthcare System Occupational Health in Valparaiso, is now providing Basic Med physical examinations. Have your paper work filled out and it would be a good idea to keep a copy when you check in as you will also need to fill out their internal form which includes most information on the basic med form.
- [New Website!](https://eaa104.org/2023/02/24/new-website/) - It's the same old address, but has some new underlying tech. Bear with us as we transition and get photos, pages, and events fixed up.
- [FAASTeam Seminar: Angle of Attack this Coming Saturday](https://eaa104.org/2021/09/20/faasteam-seminar-angle-of-attack-this-coming-saturday/) - Join EAA Chapter 104 this Saturday, September 25, 2021 The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee encourages the General Aviation community to install and use angle-of-attack systems for better awareness of the stall margin. Studies suggest that a significant number of General Aviation accidents could have been prevented had the airman been trained how to identify
- [September Meeting Cancelled](https://eaa104.org/2021/09/10/september-meeting-cancelled/) - There will be no September meeting for EAA Chapter 104. Please plan on attending our October meeting on October 11th, 2021.
- [August 2021 Meeting Reminder](https://eaa104.org/2021/08/09/august-2021-meeting-reminder/) - We will meet at the EAA 104 Chapter Room at KVPZ tonight at 6:30pm. Further discussion from last time... Member Project updatesFall social activity (Burger Bash / Steak Fry / Other)Possible Fly-outs to…Kalamazoo Air ZooGrissom Air MuseumKSBN ATC TowerLong Term Chapter Goals… start a separate flying club with an airplane that the club can work on. Cessna
- [Reminder: FAAST Seminar on Saturday, August 14](https://eaa104.org/2021/08/06/reminder-faast-seminar-on-saturday-august-14/) - EAA Chapter 104 has an upcoming FAAST seminar titled Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner. This will be held in the club room. Please sign up at the FAA Safety Team website -> Event Details and Registration Aircraft component Service Bulletins provided by the manufacturer are created in response to servicing issues that may affect
- [Food & Fuel for Transient Oshkosh Traffic](https://eaa104.org/2021/07/23/food-fuel-for-transient-oshkosh-traffic/) - EAA Chapter 104 will again be sponsoring its “Food & Fuel” fund raiser, offering brats, burgers, hot dogs, fruit, chips and beverages from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Food will be available (weather permitting) July 23rd through July 25th, 2021.
- [FAAST Seminar on Saturday, August 14](https://eaa104.org/2021/07/19/faast-seminar-on-saturday-august-14/) - EAA Chapter 104 has an upcoming FAAST seminar titled Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner. This will be held in the club room. Aircraft component Service Bulletins provided by the manufacturer are created in response to servicing issues that may affect airworthiness. Depending on circumstances, compliance with Service Bulletins may or may not be mandatory,
- [July 2021 Meeting Reminder](https://eaa104.org/2021/07/11/july-2021-meeting-reminder/) - We're meeting at the EAA 104 Chapter Room at KVPZ on Monday July 12th at 6:30pm. Agenda: Member Project updatesFall social activity (Burger Bash / Steak Fry / Other)Food Booth for OshkoshLong Term Chapter GoalsAdditional cookout this summer? Please bring your 2021 dues ($15) if you have not yet paid. New members are welcome. See
- [Transponder Checks Moved to Wednesday 6/30](https://eaa104.org/2021/06/25/transponder-checks-moved-to-wednesday-6-30/) - For those members participating in the VFR transponder checks. [snip]...just got a call from Michiana Aviation. They need to move the transponder checks a day to Wednesday.Ed Hanson You can see our previous post for pricing. Send Ed Hanson a message to participate. If you can’t do that, please use our contact form.
- [July 2021 Meeting](https://eaa104.org/2021/06/22/july-2021-meeting/) - We will meet at the EAA 104 Chapter Room at KVPZ. Agenda TBD. Click here for the Event Page. Eventbrite sign up to come soon.
- [June 2021 Cookout Pics](https://eaa104.org/2021/06/15/june-2021-cookout-pics/) - A big thank you to everyone that came to EAA Chapter 104's Back from the Pandemic cookout! Thanks to Tom for being the grill-master. He did have help... Bobby and Nancy served a lot of burgers and brats. Additional thanks to those people that got the pavilion spruced up for the event and brought fixins
- [VFR Transponder Checks](https://eaa104.org/2021/06/10/vfr-transponder-checks/) - From EAA Chapter 104 member Ed Hanson... We will be doing a group VFR transponder check at VPZ on June 29th. The tech is supposed to arrive at my hangar Q7 at 8:30 am local. We are looking for more participants. [...] The fee is $80 plus a split of the $60 travel fee. Last
- [June 2021 Meeting – Outdoor Grilling!](https://eaa104.org/2021/04/23/june-2021-meeting-outdoor-grilling/) - The "It's been a while!" edition. We will meet at the EAA 104 Pavilion at KVPZ and do some grilling and catching up! See the event listing. See you there!
- [Lake Wawasee from 2500 ft](https://eaa104.org/2020/09/20/lake-wawasee-from-2500-ft/) - EAA 104 Member Ed H. celebrating National Aviation Day back on Aug 19th, 2020.
- [Oshkosh Airventure 2020 Canceled](https://eaa104.org/2020/05/01/oshkosh-airventure-2020-canceled/) - It's official... Oshkosh Airventure 2020 has been canceled... We are sad to announce that EAA AirVenture 2020 is being canceled due to continuing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 fallout. Pre-sale purchasers will be notified of options to rollover purchases to 2021 or to request a refund. See message from EAA CEO/Chairman Jack Pelton: https://bit.ly/3f3yw8xEAA National
- [EAA 104 Virtual Monthly Meeting: VPZ Update with Kyle Kuebler](https://eaa104.org/2020/04/11/eaa-104-virtual-monthly-meeting-vpz-update-with-kyle-kuebler/) - Monday 4/13/2020 @ 7pm - See event page for calendar link EAA Chapter 104 is Going Virtual! Topic: VPZ Update Join us for an online chapter meeting with featured speaker KVPZ Airport Director, Kyle Kuebler. Meeting URLhttps://bluejeans.com/7083399233?src=join_info Meeting ID708 339 923 3 Starts at 7:00 PM 4/13/2020
- [Upcoming EAA Chapter 104 Events Canceled](https://eaa104.org/2020/03/16/upcoming-eaa-chapter-104-events-canceled/) - In light of the current Coronavirus pandemic, all published EAA 104 events are canceled until further notice. Specifically: Canceled - FAAST Seminar / After-Market Safety Equipment (was March 21st)Canceled - EAA Chapter 104 / PCPA Annual Soup Off (was March 21st) Stay safe out there friends.
- [FAAST Seminar – Pre-Ignition and Detonation February 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am](https://eaa104.org/2020/02/16/faast-seminar-pre-ignition-and-detonation-february-29-1000-am-1100-am/) - Join EAA Chapter 104 on February 29th for a FAAST Seminar at KVPZ. Go to the event page for more details. Pre-ignition and detonation are responsible for a significant number of engine failures in General Aviation aircraft each year. Pre-ignition occurs when the air-fuel charge ignites while the piston is still compressing the mixture. Detonation
- [Reminder: Hands On! EAA 104 Meeting February 10th, 2020](https://eaa104.org/2020/02/07/reminder-hands-on-eaa-104-meeting-february-10th-2020/) - This coming Monday... We are meeting at Louie’s Hangar (Hangar N38 @ KVPZ) for some hands on aviation. See the event page for more details. This month’s planned topic is: PAINT STRIPPING AND METAL PREP! Prospective members are always welcome at our events.
- [Hands On! EAA 104 Meeting February 10th, 2020](https://eaa104.org/2020/01/27/hands-on-eaa-104-meeting-february-10th-2020/) - We are meeting at Louie’s Hangar (Hangar N38 @ KVPZ) for some hands on aviation. See the event page for more details. This month’s planned topic is: PAINT STRIPPING AND METAL PREP! Prospective members are always welcome at our events.
- [EAA Chapter 104 / PCPA Annual Soup Off](https://eaa104.org/2020/01/26/eaa-chapter-104-pcpa-annual-soup-off/) - Save the date - March 21st from 1 - 4 pm at the EAA Chapter 104 clubhouse. Bring a pot of soup to join the contest or just come to enjoy the soup. Cast your ballot for the best tasting soup. The winner will get to sign the trophy – EVERYONE WELCOME.
- [FAAST Seminar This coming Saturday at KVPZ](https://eaa104.org/2020/01/15/faast-seminar-this-coming-saturday-at-kvpz/) - Join EAA Chapter 104 this coming weekend for a FAASTeam Seminar– Pilot Proficiency and WINGS – and – Stabilized Approach and Go-Around Go to the event page for more details. See you Saturday January 18th at 10 AM. Please arrive a little early if you can... there will be donuts!
- [Pictures from Last Night's Hands On - Compression Testing](https://eaa104.org/2020/01/14/pictures-from-last-nights-hands-on-compression-testing/) - If you missed last night's EAA 104 event, here are some pictures to entice you to come to our next Hands On! in Valparaiso.
- [Reminder - Hands On! EAA 104 Meeting January 13th, 2020](https://eaa104.org/2020/01/13/reminder-hands-on-eaa-104-meeting-january-13th-2020/) - You do not need to be a current member to attend, new prospective members are welcome. Current members... Yearly dues of $15 are due. Please remit to Rick Schreiber. We are meeting at Louie's Hangar (Hangar N38 @ KVPZ) for some hands on aviation. This month's planned topic is: Compression Testing! Troubleshooting and how to
- [Reminder - EAA Chapter 104 (after) Christmas Party this Saturday](https://eaa104.org/2020/01/09/reminder-eaa-chapter-104-after-christmas-party-this-saturday/) - Don't forget! This Saturday January 11th, 2020 from 1-4pm. Pizza party time! Please consider bringing a dish or dessert to share. For more information...
- [EAA Chapter 104 Year End Fundraiser!](https://eaa104.org/2019/12/30/eaa-chapter-104-year-end-fundraiser/) - Want to make a difference? Interested in helping promote aviation education in Northwest Indiana? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to EAA Chapter 104 as part of your end of year giving. EAA Chapter 104 conducts various aviation education events and activities throughout the year as part of our mission of fostering, promoting, and engaging in
- [Merry Christmas from EAA Chapter 104!](https://eaa104.org/2019/12/23/merry-christmas-from-eaa-chapter-104/)
- [EAA Chapter 104 (after) Christmas Party](https://eaa104.org/2019/12/13/eaa-chapter-104-after-christmas-party/) - Mark your calendars! Saturday January 11th, 2020 from 1-4pm. Pizza party time. Please consider bringing a dish or dessert to share. For more information...
- [EAA Chapter 104 December Meeting Monday](https://eaa104.org/2019/12/08/eaa-chapter-104-december-meeting-monday/) - Our December 2019 meeting will be at the EAA Chapter 104 club room at KVPZ in the EAA 104 Club Room December 9th at 6:30pm. Rick Rozhon has offered to talk about alternators and regulator w/r/t his aircraft since he had a recent failure. More Information...
- [Nearby FAASTeam Seminars Coming Up](https://eaa104.org/2019/11/15/nearby-faasteam-seminars-coming-up/) - Dennis Miller from the FAASTeam asked us to share these upcoming events. Aircraft Performance Calculation: LaPorte KPPO, November 16th @10amCoping With Interruptions and Distractions: Michigan City KMGC, December 7th @10am
- [EAA Chapter 104 November 2019 Meeting](https://eaa104.org/2019/11/09/eaa-chapter-104-november-2019-meeting/) - EAA Chapter 104 will be meeting at Louie's Hangar on Monday November 11th at KVPZ at 6:30pm. This month's topic is planned to be Care and Feeding of your Ignition System... Magnetos to Spark plugs!!
- [FAAST Seminar this coming Saturday October 26th @ 10am](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/21/faast-seminar-this-coming-saturday-october-26th-10am/) - This seminar will be held at the EAA 104 Chapter Room. The title of the seminar is Controlled Flight Into Terrain and Over-Reliance on Automation. From the FAASafety.gov website: An over-reliance on automation may be a precursor to a flying mishap, regardless if the flight is in daylight hours or during night flight conditions. General
- [NTSB Preliminary Report on Nine-O-Nine](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/18/ntsb-preliminary-report-on-nine-o-nine/) - You can see the preliminary report on the NTSB website.
- [Please take a moment to comment on the LHFE program (Collings Foundation)](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/15/please-take-a-moment-to-comment-on-the-lhfe-program-collings-foundation/) - Please also see this post. If you have been impacted by the work of the Collings Foundation or any other Living History Flight Experience (LHFE), please take a moment and comment on the the current docket regarding the renewal of the Collings Foundation LHFE program. From the Collings Foundation... [...] In the coming months, federal
- [Presidential TFR October 28th (TBD)](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/15/presidential-tfr-october-28th-tbd/) - From Dave Ahlberg... The Chicago Tribune posted a story on the President coming to Chicago October 28. Obviously there will be a Presidential TFR. In the past TFR’s have reached very close to Valpo, so check the TFR’s closely if you are flying that day.Dave FAA TFR Map
- [Chili Fest this Saturday October 12th](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/11/chili-fest/) - EAA 104 members are invited to the Chili Fest at Louie Bakrevski's Hangar at KVPZ (N38). There is a Tiddler ride at 8:00am and Chile will be at 11:30am.
- [EAA Chapter 104 October 2019 Meeting](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/10/eaa-chapter-104-october-2019-meeting/) - Our October 2019 meeting will be at the EAA Chapter 104 club room at KVPZ on Monday October 14th at 6:30PM. We will be discussing 2019 accomplishments and we will be doing some planning for 2020. See you there! See our facebook event page.
- [On the loss of life and the crash of 'Nine-O-Nine'](https://eaa104.org/2019/10/02/on-the-loss-of-life-and-the-crash-of-nine-o-nine/) - EAA 104 is saddened by the loss of life and the loss of 'Nine-O-Nine' at Bradley International Airport today. We wish the best to all parties involved. More information via Flying Magazine...
- [Mini Ground School Reminder: Volunteers Needed](https://eaa104.org/2019/09/13/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
- [Reminder: EAA Chapter 104 Meeting Tonight, September 9th, plus FAAST Seminar](https://eaa104.org/2019/09/09/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
- [Mini Ground School (with PCPLS)](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/30/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.
- [FAAST Seminar coming up at the September EAA 104 Meeting: Preflight After Maintenance](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/27/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
- [Members needed to staff EAA 104's  National Aviation Day Celebration this Saturday August 24th](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/21/members-needed-to-staff-eaa-104s-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
- [National Aviation Day 2019 Celebration at KVPZ](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/21/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,
- [Movie Night at the EAA 104 Pavilion!](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/13/movie-night-at-the-eaa-104-pavilion/) - Some of our members got to enjoy the first movie night at the EAA 104 Pavilion at KVPZ.
- [EAA 104 Cookout Monday August 12th](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/11/eaa-104-cookout-monday-august-12th/) - EAA 104's August 2019 meeting will be a cookout at the KVPZ pavilion, celebrating our successful summer events. We'll also be trying our hand at a movie night! See you there... Monday 8/12 at 6:30pm.
- [FASSTeam Seminar at KMGC August 24th](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/11/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
- [Concession Stand during Collings Foundation 2019 Visit to KVPZ](https://eaa104.org/2019/08/02/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!
- [Ford Trimotor](https://eaa104.org/2019/07/31/ford-trimotor/) - I welcomed an EAA Trimotor to VPZ this morning.Ed Hanson
- [All Hands on Deck - The Wings of Freedom Tour is Coming!](https://eaa104.org/2019/07/29/all-hands-on-deck-the-wings-of-freedom-tour-is-coming/) - The Valparaiso Tour Stop of the Wings of Freedom Tour is this coming weekend, Thursday August 1st to Sunday August 4th. The bombers arrive at approx 12 noon on Aug 1 and depart on Monday Aug 5 in the AM. Volunteers are needed during the following times... Thursday - 8/1 - 11A to 5PFriday -
- [Roll Up Doors!](https://eaa104.org/2019/07/13/roll-up-doors/) - This crew installed roll up doors this Saturday.
- [Pavilion Work Party – Roll-Up Door Installation+](https://eaa104.org/2019/07/11/pavilion-work-party-roll-up-door-installation/) - We're getting into the home stretch! A work party has been scheduled for this Saturday, July 13th at 9am to get roll-up doors installed to complete our lock up area. Other work on Saturday is TBD. Your club needs YOU! If you're available, please show up! This effort will help get the club ready for
- [Hangin at the Hangar @ Sojourner Field](https://eaa104.org/2019/07/10/hangin-at-the-hangar/) - Every 2nd Saturday of the month (this Saturday) that we at Sojourner field have a “hangin our at the hanger” with donuts/coffee at breakfast & grilled hamburgers for lunch. Also movie night in the evening (Darkest Hour this month). More details can be viewed on the events page of www.sojournerfield.com. Carl Lane via Email
- [Hands On! July 2019 EAA Chapter 104 Meeting: Magneto tear-down and rebuild!](https://eaa104.org/2019/07/05/hands-on-july-2019-eaa-chapter-104-meeting-magneto-tear-down-and-rebuild/) - EAA Chapter 104's July 2019 meeting will be held Monday, July 8th at Louie's Hangar (N38) at KVPZ (Porter County Regional Airport) at 6:30PM. We will be doing a teardown and rebuild discussion on Magnetos! We'll also be discussing remaining construction needed for our summer 2019 events. Please think about volunteering! See our facebook event
- [Pavilion Upgrades - Work Party Saturday June 22nd, 8:00AM](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/13/pavilion-upgrades-work-party-saturday-june-22nd-800am/) - EAA Chapter 104 needs you! Please show up for the the work party on June 22nd at 8:00 AM. It will involve some excavation plus possible additional work. We are working to arrange for some equipment to do some digging, but we also need volunteers to do some fine digging and grading. Please bring a
- [KVPZ Aviation Pavilion Progress - Framing](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/09/kvpz-aviation-pavilion-progress-framing/) - Kudos to these guys for showing up and getting some framing done this weekend.
- [June 10th EAA Chapter 104 Meeting: Planning for Summer Events (at EAA 104 Chapter Room)](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/09/june-10th-eaa-chapter-104-meeting-planning-for-summer-events-at-eaa-104-chapter-room/) - EAA Chapter 104's June 2019 meeting will be at the chapter room at KVPZ (Porter County Regional Airport) at 6:30PM. We'll be discussing some construction needed for our summer 2019 events.
- [Coming Up Next Weekend! Stabilized Approach and Go-Around - FAASTeam Seminar June 15th @ KVPZ](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/09/coming-up-next-weekend-stabilized-approach-and-go-around-faasteam-seminar-june-15th-kvpz/) - Saturday Saturday June 15th @ 10AM! Stop by for some coffee, donuts and approaches! This seminar is presented by the Greater Chicago FAASTeam and is hosted by EAA Chapter 104. Register online. Unstable approaches and the reluctance of many pilots to go-around when an approach becomes unstable are precursors to many general aviation accidents. Emphasizing
- [Board Meeting to Discuss Aviation Pavilion Upgrades - Thursday June 6th, 2019](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/03/board-meeting-to-discuss-aviation-pavilion-upgrades-thursday-june-6th-2019/) - EAA Chapter 104 is calling a board meeting to discuss aviation pavilion upgrades that need to be completed prior to the Collings Foundation visit in August, 2019. This is a board meeting, but all members and interested parties are invited. We will meet at the pavilion at 6:30 PM this Thursday, June 6th, to discuss
- [Aviation Pavilion Update](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/03/aviation-pavilion-update/) - The Aviation Pavilion is looking good at Porter County Regional Airport! Getting ready for the Valparaiso Tour Stop of The Wings of Freedom Tour this summer! Who's excited?
- [Sojourner Field: Fly-In / Drive-In Event Saturday, June 8th](https://eaa104.org/2019/06/03/sojourner-field-fly-in-drive-in-event-saturday-june-8th/) - This is not an EAA Chapter 104 event, but is shared for the benefit of the local aviation community. Our first Fly-In Drive-In event at our place, Sojourner Field. Saturday, June 8th. Feel free to stop by. More information at www.sojournerfield.com.Carl Lane
- [New ramp on the field at Porter County Regional Airport](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/26/new-ramp-on-the-field-at-porter-county-regional-airport/) - Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone. EAA Chapter 104 hopes this ramp makes the pavilion more accessible to our community here in Porter County. Be sure to come see Chapter 104 at some of our summer events! Can you smell the burgers?
- [Aviation Pavilion Expansion Underway!](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/22/aviation-pavilion-expansion-underway/) - The Aviation Pavilion at KVPZ is getting an overhaul! EAA Chapter 104 is adding a bay to the pavilion to better serve the aviation community at events this summer. Be especially sure to come join the Collings Foundation and EAA Chapter 104 for the Valparaiso Tour Stop of the Wings of Freedom Tour. The Aviation
- [Stabilized Approach and Go-Around - FAASTeam Seminar June 15th @ KVPZ](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/20/stabilized-approach-and-go-around-faasteam-seminar-june-15th-kvpz/) - Mark your calendars! Saturday Saturday June 15th @ 10AM! Stop by for some coffee, donuts and approaches! This seminar is presented by the Greater Chicago FAASTeam and is hosted by EAA Chapter 104. Register online. Unstable approaches and the reluctance of many pilots to go-around when an approach becomes unstable are precursors to many general
- [Group Transponder Check Scheduled for May 28th, 2019](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/16/group-transponder-check-scheduled-for-may-28th-2019/) - Tuesday May 28th is transponder check day! As of today, there are about 6 pilots / airplanes participating. The provider said they could extend the day if we get more participants. Please contact Ed Hanson if you are participating. If you do not have Ed's phone number, please use our contact form to contact EAA
- [May 13th EAA Chapter 104 Meeting: Powered Paragliding (at Hangar N38)](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/13/may-13th-eaa-chapter-104-meeting-powered-paragliding-at-hangar-n38/) - EAA Chapter 104's May 2019 meeting will be at Louie's Hangar at KVPZ (Porter County Regional Airport) at 6:30PM. Steve Totalavitvch will be doing a talk about Powered Paragliding. He will do equipment demos weather permitting. See you there!
- [Last Call! Group Transponder Check](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/09/last-call-group-transponder-check/) - Final notice for those that need their transponder checked... Is there interest in setting up a group transponder check for a day in May at KVPZ??? If enough interest is expressed, we will contact the avionics shop to work out details. Use our contact form or contact Ed Hanson directly. Original Post
- [Thanks Dennis Miller, DuPage FAASTeam!](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/09/thanks-dennis/) - We had great turnout for our May 4th Mountain Flying FAASTeam seminar. Thanks to our presenter, Dennis Miller. Looking forward to the next one! Be sure to sign up for EAA Chapter 104 emails so you can stay up to date on upcoming events. You can also follow us on Facebook.
- [Mountain Flying Seminar this Saturday May 4th @ KVPZ](https://eaa104.org/2019/05/02/mountain-flying-seminar-this-saturday-may-4th-kvpz/) - This Saturday May 4th @ 10AM! Stop by for some coffee, donuts and Mountain Flying! This seminar is presented by the DuPage FAASTeam and is hosted by EAA Chapter 104. Register online. Flying in mountainous areas is challenging, not only because operational altitudes and winds are higher, but also because weather reporting and off airport
- [(Commercial) New Cessna  Stationair on Display at Eagle Aircraft @ KVPZ Saturday](https://eaa104.org/2019/04/26/commercial-new-cessna-stationair-on-display-at-eagle-aircraft-kvpz-saturday/) - This event is not sponsored or endorsed by EAA Chapter 104, but may be useful to our members and community. Cessna Rep Brian Findley will be here tomorrow [4/27/19] with a brand new Cessna Stationair from 10:30am-2pm. Come check it out! Come check it out! Holly / Eagle Aircraft You can contact Eagle Aircraft for
- [FAASTeam Seminar at KVPZ May 4th, 2019: Mountain Flying](https://eaa104.org/2019/04/23/faasteam-seminar-at-kvpz-may-4th-2019-mountain-flying/) - Flying in mountainous areas is challenging, not only because operational altitudes and winds are higher, but also because weather reporting and off airport landing opportunities are fewer than in other flight environments. This seminar, prepared by the Colorado Pilots' Association, acquaints pilots with the challenges of mountain flying and offers suggestions for training and additional
- [Group Transponder Check](https://eaa104.org/2019/04/11/group-transponder-check/) - Is there interest in setting up a group transponder check for a day in May at KVPZ??? If enough interest is expressed, we will contact the avionics shop to work out details. Use our contact form or contact Ed Hanson directly.
- [April 2019 EAA Chapter 104 Meeting](https://eaa104.org/2019/04/03/april-2019-eaa-chapter-104-meeting/) - Please come to our April 8th meeting. We are meeting at the EAA 104 Chapter Room and will be discussing plans for our upcoming summer events. All are welcome... existing and prospective EAA members, and those just looking to learn or volunteer. Location - EAA Chapter Room at 4207 Murvihill Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383Date -
- [FAASTeam Seminar on April 16th at nearby LaPorte Aero Club](https://eaa104.org/2019/04/03/faasteam-seminar-on-april-16th-at-nearby-laporte-aero-club/) - FAASTeam Seminar on April 16th at nearby LaPorte Aero Club - Mechanics for Pilots - What is an Approval for Return to Service?
- [Upcoming Events at Jasper County Airport](https://eaa104.org/2019/03/20/upcoming-events-at-jasper-county-airport/) - From Ray Seif - Airport Manager - Jasper County Airport April 20th 10am-Noon Central: We will once again conduct aircraft/aviation first responder rescue training at the airport on April 20th from 10am-Noon. This free course is geared toward showing first responders the hazards associated with responding to an aircraft or aviation accident or incident. The training will be
- [March Meeting](https://eaa104.org/2019/02/24/march-meeting/) - Our March meeting will be a FASTeam Safety Seminar held in the Chapter room on Saturday March 16, at 10 am. All are welcome. See following link for details. Event Details and Registration Topic: Pilot Proficiency Flying Brief Description:Loss of control is the most lethal general aviation accident precursor. Proficiency training and flying can reduce
- [February Meeting](https://eaa104.org/2019/01/23/february-meeting/) - The February meeting will be held in the chapter room on Monday February 11, 2019.

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- [Local Weather](https://eaa104.org/local-weather/)
- [Contact Chapter 104](https://eaa104.org/contact-us/)
- [The VPZ Aviation Pavilion](https://eaa104.org/the-vpz-aviation-pavilion/) - The VPZ Aviation Pavilion and how it evolved Article by Ed Hanson, Ed. by Ken Litko For decades EAA Chapter 104 hosted guests for pancake breakfasts, the Oshkosh AirVenture Food Booth, and visiting aircraft like the EAA Ford Tri-Motor and B-17, and the Collings Foundation “Wings of Freedom” tour under tents. Setting up the tents
- [Community Outreach](https://eaa104.org/community-outreach/) - EAA Chapter 104 conducts various community outreach programs throughout the year to better foster our mission of fostering, promoting and engaging in aviation education. One of these outreach programs is our aviation program conducted in cooperation with the Porter County Library System and the Porter County Regional Airport. This program is coordinated by EAA Chapter
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- [Events](https://eaa104.org/events/) - Monthly Meeting EAA Chapter 104 has their monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month in either the EAA Chapter 104 room at KVPZ, or a member hangar on the field. See below for upcoming events. You can also find most events on our Facebook events page. EAA Chapter 104 Events Major Events - The
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- [About Us](https://eaa104.org/about-us/) - EAA Chapter 104 is located in Valparaiso Indiana. Our members meet the 2nd Monday of the month at the Porter County Airport (KVPZ). Our meeting location alternates every other month between hanger N38 and the EAA Chapter 104 Club Room. Our club gathering starts around 6:30 pm with the official meeting starting at 7 pm.

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