The December “meeting” will be a Christmas brunch in the main hanger at Riverview.  EAA145 will be joining with all of our friends at Riverview to celebrate the season.  This is a chance for the whole family to enjoy an activity at Riverview and see that the Christmas Sprit has wings.

Here is a check list to be completed before taking off for the brunch:

1.      Date: Saturday, December 8 @ 10:30am

2.      Place :  Main hanger at Riverview

3.      Bring:  Dish to pass (entrée, beverages, and place service provided)

4.      RSVP:  Let Linda know how many plan to attend by Wednesday, 12/5/07

Ph:  457-5040, email:  manager@riverviewairport.com

Hugh Eisen called November’s meeting to order at 7pm, at Riverview.  Seventeen members attended and one guest…welcome Don Dykstra.

The following officers were selected:

President, Hugh Eisen             (669-4072)  hveisen@aol.com

Vise President Dick Foster      (538-8849)  rfoster@grcc.edu

Treasurer, Bill Willyard           (538-5456)  wwillyard@aol.com

Newsletter Ed., Bob Swietek   (676-2951)  airdale69@aol.com

Note:  EAA145 dues ($25) are due in January for the 2008 year.

Let Bob S. know if you prefer to receive the newsletter by e-mail in place of postal mail.

Check the chapter web page for information or send Bill W. items to put on the web.

Progress reports:  Mike is working on his RV-7 instrument panel, Alex has attached the wings on his RV-7, and Russell is welding on his landing gear.

Last month’s program was an excellent presentation by Jack Dekkinga.  He gave the background history of how he came about to build an RV-7A.   Jack then showed picture and explained how he build (and rebuilt) the various section of his RV-7A.  After this we went over to the EAA hanger and saw the results of his many hours of careful construction.  All who were there would agree…great job Jack!

Future program ideas we are working on.

Hovercraft Shop visit...Don Bender

V tail Sonex...Evan Stroup

Are Quick-Build kits worth it?.Discussion

Visit to Jackson, light sport aircraft?

IA Refresher Course, how to inspect aircraft...Gleim’s courses

Private airstrips in Michigan...Repeat visit by Steve Zelle?

Questions, comments?  Contact Dick Foster (616-538-8849)  rfoster@grcc.edu