From its beginnings in the late '50s, Chapter 54 of the Experimental Aircraft Association has served aviation enthusiasts, dreamers, aircraft builders, pilots, would-be pilots, and individuals interested in helping young people become aviators in the East Metro of Minnesota's Twin Cities.
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FEBRUARY MEETING |
 Our next meeting will be held on Monday February 10, featuring an evening with Al Kupferschmidt. Bob Collins interviews the man who might be the greatest member in chapter history. The meeting starts with a social half-hour at 7 pm. The Cinema 54 presentation is "The Flying Ace." Showtime is 5:45 pm. Popcorn will be served. Guests are welcome! Details >> |
Jim Anderson, 21D legend, dead at 95
"I wanted to let you know that my father, Jim Anderson, passed away in his sleep after a brief stay in the ICU," Dana Vannen Anderson announced in an email to members on January 29 (See obituary). "He was surrounded by family and we all had a chance to give him a proper send off. It was amazingly graceful. He was 95 years young. Announcements on arrangements to follow. The family is still getting things organized. In addition to a celebration of life, we will figure out some kind of aviation community gathering to celebrate a great human who left quite a legacy, including all the aviation related activities over many decades. He will certainly be missed!" Tentatively, an "Irish wake" is planned for June 21 in Marine on St. Croix. It would have been his 96th birthday. "We will plan on having a big outdoor tent, a band, good food, and good music. And... it would be really fun to have some airplanes flying over, which is another thing he would have loved!" Dana said See photos of Jim >
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Meet the chapter's newest pilot
Chapter 54 sends its warmest congratulations to Anna Chase, who completed her journey to the ranks of aviators Sunday January 26. Anna is the chapter's Ray Scholarship recipient. She was awarded the flight training scholarship in May 2024, soloed in June, and passed her written examination in October. That's hard work, right there. Congratulations also goes out too Bruce Olson, the chapter's Ray Scholarship coordinator. Anna is the second chapter Ray Scholar in two years to become a pilot. We hope to make it three in 2025 thanks to your support for Chapter 54. Photo: Donaven Chase
February video Magazine
In this month’s Chapter Video Magazine, Charlie Becker gets you up to date on EAA happenings.
