Meetings are normally held the first Tuesday of the month.
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.
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Meeting Recap
Tuesday, August 11th at Medina Municipal Airport (1G5)
Aircraft Weight & Balance – Steve Janowski.
Three scale setup. Subtract tire weight such as chocks.
Weight includes unusable fuel and undrainable oil.
Airframe leveled by adjusting tire pressure.
Performed every 3 years or whenever equipment weighing more than two pounds removed or installed.
Ray Aviation Scholarship Updates:
Donald now a private pilot. Matthew soloed. Stephanos completed everything up to checkride prep.
The Young Eagles Event held on Sunday, July 12, had 48 kids flown by seven different pilots.
The next YE event will be on Sept 19, 2026 ”Flyro Gyro.”
The next Build & Fly Program is planned for fall when school begins.
Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show Highlights.
Perfect weather added to the success.
Thanks to all volunteers.
See you next year on July 10, 2027
AirVenture Oshkosh Highlights.
Best camping spot ever for the chapter.
Best weather for the week (other than smoke).
Four airplanes and many new attendees.
Akron Pistons and Props Aug 19-20.
September Meeting featured speaker: Matthew Morrison, Keystone High School
Treasurer's Update, balance expected to increase due to the progress made by the Ray Scholars.
IMC Question of the Month dealt with Techniques to avoid Runway incursions.
