EAA CHAPTER 145, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

TO:  All Members / Interested Aviation People

FROM:  Dick Foster  (616-538-8849) (rfoster@grcc.edu)

SUBJECT:  Trip to Kermit Weeks Hanger, Oshkosh WI.

We will be making our annual trip to the Weeks Hanger on the weekend of April 18 to 20, 2008.  The trip is designed to be a relaxing weekend with the getting together of people who like airplane “stuff”.  Share the satisfaction of helping restore and maintain the flying aircraft of the EAA collection.  Antiques, Classics and Warbirds are kept flying with the support of EAA’s volunteer hangar crew.

The cost is shared by the chapter and each individual will pay for 4 meals.  Transportation will be by sharing van space or you can fly.  Housing will be provided by EAA at the Binder house, near south maintenance.  You should bring a toilet kit, change of cloths and a sleeping bag.  You could also bring articles, videos, photos, or anything to help with the hanger flying.

 Here is a sample agenda for you to look over:

      Friday, 4/18

          Leave Grand Rapids, about 1:00 pm

          Supper on the road at O’Hara oasis

          Arrive Oshkosh about 8:00 pm

          Stay overnight at the EAA Binder house

     Saturday, 4/19

Breakfast in Oshkosh on way to Weeks

Get to the Hanger by 8:00 am

          Work on aircraft, lunch provided at the Hanger

          End work on projects about 5:00

          Supper near by in Oshkosh

         Sleep at Binder house after extensive “hanger flying”

     Sunday, 4/20

Breakfast in Oshkosh

Tour EAA Museum, 10 to 12?

Leave Oshkosh about noon, Dinner on the way back

          Arrive in Grand Rapids about 6:00 pm

This is a great way to introduce someone to grass roots aviation, invite a friend to go.  Sign up with me if you want to ride or drive.  Contact me if you have any questions.

Let's keep them flying.

Dick