Meetings are normally held the first Tuesday of the month.
Columbia Station VFW Hall located at 25742 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH.
Anyone interested in aviation is welcome to attend.
Doors open at 6pm and the meeting begins at 7pm.
Come early. The VFW allows us to use the Hall free of charge, so help support them by ordering food from the kitchen and your favorite beverage from the bar.
IMC Club will meet immediately following the meeting – usually around 8pm.
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Meeting Recap
The following is a summary of the September chapter meeting held on 9/1/26:
Keystone High School Air & Space Club -- Matthew Morrison
Chapter members Matthew Morrison and Alex Grace presented on the founding and activities of the Keystone High School Air & Space Club, including pitching the idea to the school principal, the various field trips the group has taken (such as Cleveland Hopkins Airport and NASA Glenn Research Center), and chapter activities such as successfully building a radio controlled model airplane as part of Chapter 1252's Build and Fly Program. Two other student club members were in attendance and provided testimonials on their participation in the club that has given them greater awareness of aerospace and STEM career opportunities.
Ray Aviation Scholarship
- 2026 Scholar Progress Updates: Stefanos is essentially complete with flight activities and is preparing to take his written test so that he can take his practical test (checkride.) Matthew continues to make good progress with his flight and study activities.
Young Eagles & Build & Fly Program
- Flyro Gyro Young Eagle Event: Saturday September 19th at LPR: The event is back to a Flyro Gyro format thanks to the generous donations of gyro supplies from Stefanos Lavdas' family. The DAC is also donating water and soda purchased for DAACS 2026. Online registration is going well. Interested pilots should contact Mike McCoy.
- Request for YE Flight for Sporty's Program: A member of the community reached out to Ray Ebner asking for a Young Eagle flight opportunity to gain eligibility for the Sporty's program. Ray Ebner and other chapter members were interested in assisting. Steve DeBrosse noted that the chapter website still points to Ray's email address, and he will work to get this updated to his.
- Build & Fly Program Updates: The Build & Fly Program will resume at the Discover Aviation Hangar and will be open to participants from any school.
Other 2026 Events
- Other Fly-Ins/Pancake Breakfasts: There will be pancake breakfasts from EAA Chapter 1077 - Sunday 9/6 - New Philadelphia (PHD), EAA Chapter 846 - Saturday 9/26 at Wayne County Airport (BJJ)
- Chapter Christmas Party: The Hanchecks have again offered to host the chapter Christmas Party, set for Saturday, 12/5. Further details to follow.
Future Guest Speakers
- Future Guest Speakers Wanted
Treasurer's Update
Treasurer Ray Ebner reported that the chapter balance is approximately $4,800, subject to ongoing expenses/reimbursements related to the Ray Scholars.
New Business
September Chapter Video
- AirVenture Look Back
- Young Eagles
- Chapters
- Discovery Park groundbreaking
- Ultralights area
- Homebuilts area
- EAA Aviation Museum Update
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IMC Club
IMC Question of the Month: You are flying an instrument approach to a familiar airport and runway and the ceiling is at minimums. Nearing the runway, you recognize the river and a street that leads directly to the runway. With these landmarks in sight, can you safely descend below minimums?
Answer: The short answer is "No." Even though it is a familiar approach, descending below minimums puts you at risk of collision with unseen obstacles, equipment, and terrain. According to FAR 91.175(c), a pilot may descend below authorized Decision Altitude or Minimum Descent Altitude on an instrumental approach only if all of the following conditions are met simultaneously:
1. Position for Normal Descent
2. Visibility Requirement (at or above minimums)
3. Visual Reference Requirements: Runway threshold/markings and/or approved lighting in sight
Steve DeBrosse
President, EAA Chapter 1252
