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From its beginnings in the late '50s, Chapter 54 of the Experimental Aircraft Association has served aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders, and pilots in the East Metro of Minnesota's Twin Cities. In the meantime, please explore our Web site for details about the many programs and benefits we offer. Select the dropdown menu to the left to learn our history, find out how young people can get a free flight, and the latest chapter news. You can also find flight planning and airplane-watching tools. You do not need to be a pilot to join Chapter 54. Find all the details here. |
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We meet monthly at the 
Join us for our next meeting on Monday May 11 with a social hour at 7. We welcome visitors who are interested in general aviation. Our speaker will be Jeff Dale, displaying his flight simulator cockpit.
A fantastic start to Young Eagles season
It would be impossible to ask for a more perfect day than the one that greeted 30 Young Eagles and their families at Lake Elmo Airport on Saturday May 11. An amazing eight pilots volunteered - Dale Seitzer, Leo Correa, Scott Hanson, John Regenold, Bruce Olson, Chip Berniard, Don Wishard, and Tom Seehler. Among the ground volunteers was Vicky Moore, doing her usual incredible job of coordinating the matching of Eagle to pilot; Jim Pearsall, Greg Adler, and Ed Trudeau. Marlon Gunderson provided I.T. support. And Leif Erickson staffed a "What's Next" program at the Chapter House.
The crowd was enthusiastic and the shouts of joy in some cases was exactly what you want out of a Young Eagles rally.
Sadly, the only tragedy was the death of our new Young Eagles banner, which did not survive a ferocious wind on Friday evening.
See all the pictures from Saturday's event (and more are coming) >>
Maintenance tips for working on your airplane
Board of Directors previews survey results
Chapter 54's Board of Directors met in person (mostly) at the Chapter House on Monday night with the results of the all-chapter survey the primary topic of the agenda. The survey was commissioned by the board to be sure the chapter's direction aligns with members' interest. Of the 79 current members, about 35 took the survey, which immediately raised questions about whether the Board got viable data to answer the question. The Board discussed how to present this data to the chapter at the regular monthly meeting next Monday. Most responses were self evident, but a few -- such as "do you feel valued and welcomed" -- are open to different interpretations.
The Board also got an update from Jim Pearsall on planning for the fly-in August. Members should be advised that this is an all-hands-on-deck event and participation to help is expected from all members.
The Board also approved the purchase of baseboard trim to complete the interior chapter house renovations.
Flying to Canada
