On March 1, 1959, Frank Sabo and a group of Northern

Ohio Aviators received a Charter from the

Experimental Aircraft Association forming

EAA Chapter 50 in the Sandusky Area.

These are the founding members:

Within a short time, their membership grew

with the following new members:

Frank Sabo -Founder

This is the early Logo for the Chapter:

Later, the Logo changed to this:

Chapter 50 continues to grow and support its members.

This is a list of those who have served as President of Chapter 50:

A 1976 Flier for a Chapter 50 Fly-In at Sandusky Airport.

This photo was taken at the east end of Hinde Airfield.

In 1979, the Chapter turned 20 years old.

The Banquet Flier below shows Paul Poberenzy,

EAA National President and Founder was the guest speaker.

The forth page lists the members that were working on airplane projects.

In 2008, Lori Douglas received a 3rd place

National EAA Award for our Chapter Website as Editor.

In January 2008, Chapter 50 created a Boy Scouts

Aviation Merit Badge Program.

We've held 25 events awarding 325 Merit Badges

to Boys from 22 different Troops.

In 2024, Chapter 50 received a Bronze Chapter award

for the continuous progress we have made.

In 2025, Chapter 50 purchased its own Hangar at Hinde Field.