EAA Chapter 145 Meeting: Friday July 14, 7:00pm

EAA Chapter 145 Meeting: Friday July 13 at 7:00pm
The meeting will be at Riverview Airport in the back room.

This months meeting will be a slide presentation by Phil and Donna Michmerhuizen. They are going to present their “Border Patrol” story.
This was a set of trips made to travel around the boarders of USA in a
1946 Piper Cub. This story in their book, “3000 Hours of Flying Fun”
was great. To see the photos and have a live discussion with Phil and
Donna will be excellent! Looking forward to seeing you there and bring
a friend.

Hugh Eisen called June’s meeting to order at 7:10 with 12 members
present. No treasure report.

Hugh reported that Rapid Air wants to host the B-17, but has taxiway construction going on. He is continuing to have talks with the various departments at Gerald Ford Airport. Dick has located several WWII veterans that want to help out with the    B-17 visit. More information will be available at the next meeting.

Progress reports: None reported.


 

Young Eagle News: Mike DuBois and Dick Foster “team flew” Young Eagles at the Allegan Bridgefest. Taking turns with their C-172, they were able to fly 43 Young Eagles.

Last months meeting was a brief history of the EAA B-17, “Aluminum Overcast”. We saw a power-point presentation of where the B-17 came from, how EAA restored the B-17 and how it is used to promote aviation.
The activities of the B-17 coming to Grand Rapids in August were discussed. Members were encouraged to sigh up to help with this big Chapter fundraiser.

Future program ideas we are working on: (Do you have any more ideas?)

Hovercraft Shop visit...Don Bender
V tail Sonex...Evan Stroup

Are Quick-Build kits worth it?...topic for discussion
Visit to Jackson, light sport aircraft?

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

 

EAA B-17, “Aluminum Overcast”
2007 Tour Information Sheet

Dates:
The B-17 will arrive on Thursday, 8/2/07 about 11:30 am. Press flights
at 1:00 pm
On Fri. (8/3), Sat. (8/4) and Sun. (8/5):
Paid flights starting at 9:30 am and each hour after.
Ground tours inside B-17 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.
The B-17 departs on Monday, 8/6/07 about 10:30 am.

Cost:
Paid 30 min. flights: about $400, for reservations call: 1-800-359-6217
Ground tour: WWII vets & children free, students $5, adult $6, family
$10.

Location:
Rapid Air Service (Sparta Aviation)
5500 44th Street SE
Gerald Ford International Airport
(North side of the airport, across from long term parking)

Contact: Richard Foster, (616)-538-8849, rfoster@grcc.edu