Welcome to the new EAA 187 home page!
10-15-25. This is the new home page for EAA 187 at EAA's national website. See the Links page in the left panel to connect to functions on the old website, such as member login, dues payment, members' area, etc.
This new location will provide us with a more stable programming environment. Contact me at speodesmus @gmail.com if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Bill Elliott, web editor
MOSAIC and Sport Pilot 2.0 Begins October 22, 2025!
One of the most important initiatives promoted by EAA has come to fruition. Effective October 22, 2025, pilots who hold a sport pilot certificate or fly under sport pilot privileges in the United States will have access to a much wider range of aircraft they can fly. This reform to the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations, known as the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), was in the works for over a decade. The final rule was announced during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, and after years of advocacy by EAA and other aviation organizations, what we are calling Sport Pilot 2.0 is now in effect.
As an EAA chapter, we can play a meaningful role in sharing the good news regarding MOSAIC and Sport Pilot 2.0. Below is additional information and content to post around our airport community:
Sport Pilot 2.0
Meeting October 11, 2025
We held our pancake breakfast at 9:00 AM outside of the Georgetown Executive Airport terminal building, and then we had our chapter meeting in the terminal conference room at 10:00 am. Our speaker could not attend. 22 people were present.
We viewed the EAA Chapter video by Charlie Becker.
Photos of the pancake breakfast by Bill Elliott:
Join Our EAA Chapter Leadership Team!
Leadership elections are at our meeting on November 8!
EAA Chapter 187 Members,
As we continue to grow and inspire the aviation community, we need enthusiastic members like you to step into leadership roles within our chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills, connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts, and help steer our chapter toward new heights!
Why Join the Leadership Team?
- Shape Our Chapter’s Future – Play an active role in setting goals, planning events, and expanding our outreach.
- Develop Leadership Skills – Gain experience in organizing, coordinating, and leading aviation initiatives.
- Foster Community and Camaraderie – Build stronger connections with members and engage with the larger aviation community.
Open Leadership Positions
We are currently looking to fill several key roles:
- President - Lead chapter meetings and board meetings
- Vice President - Organize the monthly chapter meetings
- Treasurer - Maintains chapter finances
How to Apply
If you’re interested in stepping up for one of these roles or nominating another chapter member for one of the open roles, please reach out to me at 512-630-4999 or email at president@eaa187.org.
Thank You
Your commitment keeps our chapter active and impactful! Thank you for considering taking on a leadership role to help keep the joy of aviation thriving in our community.
Justin Jones
EAA Chapter 187 President
EAA Chapter 187 Monthly Meeting Minutes
9/13/2025
Justin Jones opened the meeting at 10:00 AM
There were 26 members present and five guest attendees at this meeting.
Announcements:
The October 11 Young Eagles Rally has been postponed for now.
The chapter website is being updated with Bill Elliott working hard to get a website functioning.
The chapter needs to start preparing for officer elections for next year.
The vacancies are President, Vice President, and Treasurer. Anyone interested should contact Justin for nominations.
Scott Fish will be moving out of state so the Treasurer position will be vacant next year.
The EAA Monthly Chapter Video was shown. You can go to it via the link below.
The speaker for this meeting was Dick Gossen, Oshkosh 2025 — DNF! The 37:16 video is linked here:
Dick made a presentation on his trip to Oshkosh. He did not make it to Oshkosh. He had to return to Georgetown due to engine issues. One cylinder on his plane was consuming oil, and he discussed his trouble-shooting work to resolve the issue. The video was recorded by Bill Elliott.
Sarah Wendt made a presentation on an event being sponsored by the Austin-Hill Country Ninety-Nines. The event will be a Hallo-Wing event for Halloween trunk-or-treat at Georgetown Airport. She is seeking donors, volunteers, and display aircraft for October 11, 2025 date between 4 PM to 7 PM. See poster below.
Ryan Gromfin alerted all to the Texas Capital Air Show to be held at the San Marcos airport on November 1 and 2. This even will benefit Wings for Warriors.
Check out the link texascapitalairshow.com
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM.
EAA Chapter 187 Meeting Reminder, Saturday September 13th
Twenty-two people attended the meeting, led by Justin Jones, our President. The program was given by 3 speakers who attended Airventure 2025 at Oshkosh, WI: Jeff Greinert, Ken Matthews, and Paul Thayer. They camped with others in the EAA 187 reserved campground. Bill Elliott shot a video of the talks, 1:32 in length, edited down to 1:04.
See the video at our Dropbox video folder.
Jeff Greinert showed us wonderful photos made with his new Sony A7R4 camera with 150-400 mm telephoto lens.
Our website home page went down on August 6...
but it was restored by our web server people at HostPapa on August 8, then went down again. Now it's back up on August 11 and updated a bit.
Sorry if we confused you!
EAA Chapter 187 Meeting Reminder, Saturday August 9th
This is a reminder that we will hold an in-person EAA Chapter 187 Meeting, August 9th at 10:00 am at the Georgetown Executive Airport, located at 500 Terminal Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628.
We are planning on having presentations from our chapter members who went to Airventure this year in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Some topics to be covered are a discussion of the new MOSAIC
(Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule which overhauls the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category and Sport Pilot privileges. We will also be talking about workshops, forums and activities our chapter members participated in.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Thanks,
Justin Jones
Chapter 187 President
"Spirit of the WASP" – The (Still) Untold Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII
On July 12, 2025 Lucky Lindy Segall (above) from Fredericksburg and EAA Chapter 1088 presented a slide talk about the WASPs in WWII. In the above photo, Lindy is pointing out his mother, Mimi Lindstrom, who flew planes for the WASPs. She, like the others, was a civilian contractor, not in the military.
Eighteen folks were present at our meeting. This interesting presentation, 1:04 in length, was recorded and edited by Bill Elliott. See it on our Dropbox folder at:
Spirit of the Wasp video
And it is on our EAA 187 website, https://eaa187.org/index.php/home and YouTube soon.
EAA Chapter 187 Meeting, July 12th, with speaker!
This is a reminder that we will hold an in-person EAA Chapter 187 Meeting, July 12th at 10:00 am at the Georgetown Executive Airport, located at 500 Terminal Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628.
Devil Dog, June 14, 2025!
The Devil Dog Squadron had a flying event with their B-25J-30-NC (or PBJ Patrol Bomber, J) at Georgetown Executive Airport. They sold rides for Father’s Day, and also presented a talk to EAA 187. Speakers were Scott Maul, David Hayek, and Tom Paxson. See the video at our Videos page on this website, or click on this link to play it:
Below are some of Bill Elliott's photos of the event [soon]. Plus, here is a link to a brief article in the Williamson County Sun, June 18, 2025.
Also, Brad Bellamy showed some of his project’s wires, which are labeled with a heat-shrink labeler. Very neatly done. One can do something similar by printing small labels, then enclosing them in clear heat shrink over the wire.
Minutes of the EAA Chapter 187 Monthly Meeting
June 14, 2025
Georgetown Airport Terminal Building
The meeting was called to order by Justin Jones at 10:05 AM. There were 20 in attendance. 19 members and one guest: Ken Matthew’s father.
The monthly EAA video was shown. This is the link to view the video if interested.
Young Eagles: there was nothing to report on the YE program. The chapter is still looking for a coordinator. Justin suggested the chapter target a rally sometime in September. That will remain as new business.
Air Venture Update: Ken Matthews has reserved three campsites at Oshkosh. The reservation is Sunday July 20 thru Sunday July 27. There will be plenty of room for tents. Contact Ken on 512-653-7919 for information on the use of the site and for those attending Air Venture, you can call him to get location information and visit the site.
Dick Gossen discussed the fly-in arrival procedures to Air Venture and warned all who are planning on flying in to get very familiar with the NOTAM and routes to get into the airport. These are high risk operations for arrivals.
Scott Maul, Development Officer for the Devil Dog Squadron, made a presentation on the aircraft and the squadron operations. Thank you, Scott, for the short notice to present.
[Bill Elliott shot a video of the talk, and it is on our website.]
Brad Bellamy made a presentation on printed shrink wrap labels that can be made with print on the wrap as a label. Give Brad a call for more details on these wraps.
The latest membership count for the Chapter is 76 paid members [as of July 1]. Eight previous members have opted out of rejoining this year.
The next monthly meeting is July 12 at 10:00 AM at the Georgetown Airport Terminal building.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 AM.
David Hayek, Secretary
EAA Chapter 187 Monthly Meeting Reminder, Saturday June 14th
This is a reminder that we will hold an in-person EAA Chapter 187 Meeting, June 14th at 10:00 am at the Georgetown Executive Airport, located at 500 Terminal Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628. We are planning on having a representative from the Devil Dog Squadron to discuss flying, maintaining and preserving the World War 2 era B-25 bomber, the Devil Dog. The Devil Dog Squadron will be holding their Fathers Day event outside the Georgetown airport terminal on June 14th and offering rides every hour from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. Check out their website at Devil Dog Squadron to find out more information on how to reserve a flight for the event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Thanks, Justin Jones Chapter 187 President
EAA Chapter 187 Monthly Meeting Minutes 5/10/2025
Justin Jones called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. This meeting followed a morning pancake breakfast prepared by Justin Jones and Ken Matthews. A special thank you to Haruko Reese for tutoring the novice pancake cookers on the use of the equipment and the method of cooking some great pancakes. Plenty of volunteers helped with set up, cooking, preparing food, and clean up.
All the members present enjoyed the pancakes, sausage, eggs, and fruit. The weather was perfect for the outdoor activity.
The meeting was started in the meeting room. Unfortunately, the EAA internet was down so the monthly EAA communication meeting was not shown. There were 21 in attendance; this includes three guests, who are new to the area and will be joining the Chapter: Daniel Kelly, Colin Murphey, and Aditya Anne (who joined, see his photo below). William Bennett gave a presentation on the use of shrink wrap on small gage wire connectors. The wrap replaces the wire splice connectors, which do not work well on the small gage wiring. Ken Matthews updated the group on the Oshkosh camp site reserved for the Chapter. If interested, contact Ken. Other news.
There will be a Commemorative Air Force War Bird Expo Ride Day on June 14 with three aircraft participating in the event: The Georgetown B-25 Devil Dog, the Gulf Coast Wing T-6 Trainer, and JRB-6 Navy Transport. For information on the event visit the https://gulfcoastwing.org/ website.
The next monthly meeting will be June 14, 2025, at the Georgetown airport terminal. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 AM.
David Hayek
Chapter 187 Secretary
Aditya Anne, new member
Photos of Pancake Breakfast and EAA 187 Meeting, May 10, 2025
By Bill Elliott
Here are some snapshots of the two dozen or so folks who came for the great pancake breakfast under the live oaks at Georgetown Executive Airport on May 10. I believe we had 20 people at the meeting inside later, including 4 new guests. Thanks to our cooks and thanks for coming out!
Notes on Rockdale Fly-out by Scott Fish
EAA187 traveled to Rockdale on April 12, 2025, to get an updated tour of the Rockdale Tiger Flight operation run by member Jimmy Cox at Coffield Regional Airport (KRCK). Tiger Flight provides youth and mentors with experience refurbishing and rebuilding donated aircraft of a variety of types, and assists the students with EAA Young Eagle flights and time in the cockpit. It’s a wonderful operation enabled by untold hours contributed by Jimmy and other volunteers who care about youth education and aviation restoration.
The visit included four pilots flying in from KGTU and KT74, plus a few members driving out to Rockdale, which is 43 miles east of Round Rock on US79.
Rockdale’s Domino’s Pizza manager was on hand, and provided pizza for the group, as Jimmy described the volunteer program, and showed the various types of restoration activities students are involved in. He also gave a tour of both flying and project aircraft in their nice-sized hangar.
Thanks to Jimmy and Justin Jones for helping set this up and providing a wonderful experience in our Chapter’s extended aviation community.
Photos by Justin Jones
EAA Chapter 187 Monthly Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2025
President Justin Jones called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM
There were 25 members and 13 guests in attendance.
Announcements:
- The chapter had a tent set up at the Nichols Car Show on March 1. Jimmy Cox was also there promoting the Rockdale Tiger Flight program. We had 10 youth interested in the Young Eagle flights and they left contact information.
- There is an air show next Saturday, March15, Burnet airport.
- Jimmy Cox is the new owner of James Aircraft in Rockdale.
- The chapter is sponsoring a “Fly Out” to Rockdale after the April 8 monthly meeting. Contact Tom Paxson for details.
- We planned a Young Eagle rally after the meeting, but the weather did not look good.
- Today we have Owen Pike presenting information on his June 2024 trip to EAA Air Academy.
- Today we are having an award presentation for Deene Ogden.
Owen Pike, a Young Eagles Scholar, gave a presentation on his June 2024 trip to Oshkosh and attendance at a one-week EAA Air Academy. His trip was funded by the Chapter after a selection process was completed early in 2024.
Owen did an excellent presentation on his activities for the week, and he thanked the Chapter for the opportunity to attend.
Ryan Newman, the FAAST Program Manager Operations from the San Antonio FSDO office was present.
Ryan presented Deene Ogden with a complete copy of the FAA records for Deene’s 50 years as a pilot.
Ryan presented the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award to our chapter members, tech counselor, and flight advisor, Deene Ogden. The award is to recognize individuals who have exhibited exemplary aviation expertise, distinguished professionalism, and steadfast commitment for at least 50 years of piloting experience. This award is the most prestigious award the FAA issued to pilots.
To be eligible for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate.
- Have 50 or more years of civil and military piloting experience or 50 or more years combined experience in both piloting and aircraft operations.
- Up to 20 years of the required 50 years may be U.S. military experience.
- The effective start date for the 50 years is the date of the nominee’s first solo flight or military equivalent.
- The 50 years may be computed consecutively or non-consecutively.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Have NOT had any airman certificate revoked.
Congratulations Deene!
Members can view the two presentations in the Videos link of our website at
https://eaa187.org/index.php/videos
The next chapter meeting will be April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
David Hayek, Chapter 187 Secretary
EAA Chapter 187 Monthly Meeting Minutes February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025
President Justin Jones opened the meeting at 10:00 AM.
There were 34 in attendance. There were 26 chapter members present.
We welcomed six members of the Civil Air Patrol Apollo Composite Squadron based at Georgetown airport.
Lt Colonel Lee Saage, Lt Colonel Sue Kristoffersen, and squadron members Denise White, Jeff Beaulieu, Alexander Hertzler and Christianna White.
Justin also recognized two guests: Adrian Amado and Declan Herbert.
Announcements
1. The first Young Eagle Day for 2025 will be March 1 at Georgetown.
2. The chapter will have a spot with table, tents, and information about EAA at the Nichols Car and Airplane show on February 22 at the Georgetown airport.
3. There are plans to have a fly out after the April monthly meeting with the location yet to be defined. Could go to Rockdale to see the Tiger Flight location with a meal available. More information to come on this. Check your emails.
Members are encouraged to participate in these activities.
The monthly EAA Chapter News video was shown. Each EAA member should have received an email from EAA Chapter News at connect@eaa.org. Members check your email to view this interesting news video.
Justin introduced Lt Colonel Saage. He gave an interesting presentation on the Civil Air Patrol. Lt. Col. Kristoffersen introduced the officers and cadets. A video of the presentation may be posted on the EAA187.org website after the CAP reviews it. The two CAP cadets in attendance, White and Hertzler, presented their experience with the CAP organization.
Bill Elliott recorded a video of their presentation, but it will not available to the public without CAP approval, not yet given.
Recognition awards for chapter support for 2024 were presented to Tech Counselors, Brian Decker and William Bennett, and Membership Support, Tom Paxson. They were not able to attend the January banquet.
There was discussion on the Chapter getting a group camp site at this year’s AirVenture. Contact Ken Matthews if interested in participating. Time is short on scheduling this.
David Hayek
Chapter187 Secretary
Young Eagles Rally Postponed
This had to be moved because the car & plane show has been moved to March 1, and there will be too much activity and traffic at GTU. See below.
Next Meeting and YE Rally, March 8, 2025 This is a reminder that we will hold an in-person EAA Chapter 187 Meeting Saturday, March 8th at 10:00 am at the Georgetown Executive Airport, located at 500 Terminal Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628. Light refreshments will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone! We will hold our YE Rally after the March 8 meeting, but we need volunteers!! Please contact Michelle G., our YE Coordinator [see roster]. Michelle G. says, "It's better to move the Young Eagles day from 3/1 to either Sat. 3/8 12 - 4 after the chapter meeting or Sat. 3/15 8 - 12 depending on the availability of the volunteers. I'll update in the coming days." Thanks, Chapter 187
The car & plane show has moved to March 1. YOU MAY REGISTER ONLY AT (or you will be scammed):
StephaniesGtownAirportCarShow.eventbrite.com
If you have questions on the show email SNICHOLS@CHAMBERSBAYINS.COM
EAA 187 Minutes, Annual Banquet, 2025-01-13
David Hayek, Secretary
The 2025 Annual Banquet for Chapter 187 was held at Smokey Mo’s BBQ, Georgetown, on January 10, 2025. President Justin Jones welcomed the 25 members and 9 guests in attendance. Photos of the banquet are posted on Dropbox:
Justin recognized members for their support of the chapter in 2024:
Dick Gossen was recognized as the MVP, the Most Valuable Presenter for his entertaining presentations during the monthly meetings. Four of Dick’s videos were posted on our website and on YouTube in the “EAA 187 Videos” subscription.
Fidot Fomichev was recognized for his Web Designer support.
Brian Decker, William Bennett, and Deene Ogden were recognized as Technical Counselors for the Chapter.
Tom Paxson was recognized for his work as the new Membership Coordinator.
Michael Garel was recognized for his work as the Young Eagle coordinator for the last three years.
Five of our Young Eagle Pilots received snappy navy Young Eagle Pilot caps with Chapter 187 stitched on the side. They were Jimmy Cox, David Hayek, Patrick O'Malley, Tom Paxson, and Haruko Reese.
James Cox was recognized for his work at the Rockdale Tiger Flight program, supporting the Scholarship Coordinator role, and his work as a Young Eagles Coordinator with 36 Young Eagle flights from Rockdale.
Bill Elliott was recognized for being our Newsletter Editor, Web Editor, Videographer (recording YE flights and presentations), and his work as the Chapter Secretary.
Scott Fish was recognized for his work as the Chapter Treasurer.
Ken Mathews was recognized for his work as the Vice President and securing speakers for the monthly meetings.
Justin Jones was recognized for his work as a first-time President of the Chapter.
We also recognized a First Flight for a new build. The Tangoflight aircraft, an RV-12, N413TF went airborne for the first time on March 1, 2024, with Gary Hamilton at the controls. The aircraft was delivered to its owner, Tony Hahn of Houston on April 25, 2024.
The banquet concluded with a raffle for many door prizes! One particular table all got prizes.
Soon after the banquet our new YE Coordinator was announced: Michelle Guardabascio, pictured below, who joined our chapter a few months ago. She is working on getting current on her certificate after not flying for some years. Members also can see her picture in our Members Area/EAA 187 Member Photos of the website (you must login). Congratulations Michelle!
Michelle Guardabascio
See you all at the regular meeting on Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 10 am at the Georgetown Executive Airport Terminal meeting room. The Civil Air Patrol will present at our meeting!
To see past issues of the EAA 187 Newsletter and earlier editions, go to the Newsletter Archives page.
