Chapter 55 was originally organized in 1959. Dedicated to the promotion of aviation education and recreation, the Chapter supports a variety of programs and activities. With over one hundred active members, the Chapter is a hub of sport aviation activity for the mid-Michigan area. The Chapter hanger, located at Mason-Jewett airport, was constructed in 1985. It provides hanger space for members’ aircraft, a meeting room, and a dedicated workshop for members’ aircraft building or restoration projects.
The original purpose for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) was to support the homebuilt aircraft movement. This objective is very much alive at Chapter 55 with many homebuilt aircraft projects under construction or completed by Chapter members - including a Glasair, GlaStar, Carbon Cub, Pietenpol Sky Scout, Pietenpol Air Camper, Kitfox, various RVs, and Zeniths, to name a few. A Mini-Max ultralight aircraft was completed as a Chapter-wide project.
A very diverse membership ensures that any aviation enthusiast will find others in the Chapter who have similar interests. Not all Chapter members are pilots or homebuilders. Anyone who loves airplanes, flying, or anything related will find EAA and Chapter 55 a welcome place. Chapter meetings feature speakers and programs that cover a variety of aviation-related topics to assure that there is something for everyone. But the best part is the informal "hangar flying" sessions with countless tales being shared (truthful and otherwise).
The Chapter funds a scholarship to support qualified students in Flight Training and Aviation Technology Programs. We have an active Youth Group and our EAA Young Eagles program provides free airplane rides for young people with the goal of sparking an interest in aviation's future.
Chapter meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:30am at the EAA Chapter 55 Hangar on the Mason Jewett Airport in Mason, Michigan. But please come early for the full Breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ & coffee served from 8:00am to 9:00am (free will donations accepted). Visitors and Guests are always welcome!
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Mason Jewett Airport History
Our Leadership:
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Board Members:
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| Gabe Blosser |
| Bob Clark |
Ken Drewyor
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Greg Hover
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John Iverson
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Doug Koons
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Warren Miller
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Gary Nicola
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Jeff Shaud
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Membership Coordinator:
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Vickie Vandenbelt
(517) 589-5051
EAA55.Mems@gmail.com
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Chapter Editors:
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Gilda Tucker, Newsletter Editor
(517)-203-1865
EAA55.Newsletter@gmail.com
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John Bobcik, Web Editor
(517) 231-0506
EAA55.Webmaster@gmail.com
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Young Eagles Coordinator:
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Margie Clark
(517) 712-2203
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Youth Group Coordinator:
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Jeff Shaud
(517) 712-6482
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| Flight Advisor: |
Terry Lutz
(517) 648-4864
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| Technical Counselor: |
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Gordon Hempstone
(514) 515-1454
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