April 19th 2026 Meeting

EAA Chapter 1467 met on April 19, 2026, at Gilbert International Airpark, with members gathering in Ron Angerman’s hangar for an afternoon of chapter updates, technical discussion, and fellowship. The meeting included a shared lunch prepared by members and welcomed visiting guests from the local area who are exploring flight training and involvement in the chapter.

A key portion of the meeting focused on safety and maintenance awareness. In the absence of the chapter’s Safety Coordinator, members heard a practical safety reminder following a recent on-site injury, reinforcing the importance of situational awareness in everyday activities around the airpark. The group also held an open discussion on a mandatory Lycoming service bulletin concerning piston pin issues affecting certain engines. Members exchanged recommendations on inspection practices and emphasized the value of pilots taking an active role in providing maintenance checklists and documentation to ensure thorough evaluations by their mechanics.

The chapter continued its regular VMC and IMC discussion series, working through scenario-based questions designed to strengthen pilot knowledge and decision-making. Topics included identifying reliable sources of in-flight weather updates and understanding variables that can affect fuel consumption and reserves during cross-country operations. These discussions encouraged participation from members with a range of experience levels and reinforced best practices grounded in FAA guidance.

Members also reviewed upcoming activities, including the next gathering scheduled for May 17 at Buckeye Farms in Williston, South Carolina. The event will include both fly-in and drive-in participation, with organizers providing recommended arrival and departure procedures to support safe operations. The chapter continues to provide a consistent forum for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to stay engaged, share knowledge, and support one another’s flying goals.