Welcome to EAA Chapter 75, the largest, oldest, and most active Quad Cities aviation chapter. Founded in 1959, the chapter's mission is to share the joy of aviation and advancing aviation education with pilots, builders, and enthusiasts alike.
Chapter Announcements
- Chapter Gatherings: In addition to our monthly 1st Saturday Coffee & Donuts social event, our chapter will hold chapter gatherings every 4th Saturday from January through May and September through November at Jet Air, 9230 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA 52806 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Chapter Potlucks: In the summer months, June through August, the chapter holds a potluck lunch at noon on the second Saturday of each month at a local airports or airstrips. In December, our chapter hosts a holiday potluck.
- First Saturday Coffee & Donuts: On October 3rd from 8:30-11:00 AM, we hope to see everyone at our 1st Saturday of the month coffee & donuts hosted by Rick and Shari Meyer. Please come and see his Van’s RV-14A project build, 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk II, and a 1980 Cessna 182Q Skylane II, and for some good hangar talk. They will also be providing a special brunch for all attendees.
- FLYING: The Meyer Airstrip is one mile North of New Liberty, IA. Runway 09/27, 2200’ x 90’, turf. Lat/Long: N 41⁰ 43’ 48” (41.73012⁰), W 90⁰52’27” (-90.87421⁰). Elevation: 825’ MSL (estimated). Frequency: 122.900. Obstructions: There is a house and trees on the west end, offset tree on the east end. This airstrip is not on the sectional.
- DRIVING: Just drive to Rick & Shari Meyer’s Farm at 29159 10th Ave., New Liberty, Iowa 52765. Vehicle parking is off the runaway on the north side and up by the farm equipment on the west end. Call Rick Meyer at 563-370-3377 before you takeoff to receive the latest airstrip conditions and if you get lost.
- FLYING: The Meyer Airstrip is one mile North of New Liberty, IA. Runway 09/27, 2200’ x 90’, turf. Lat/Long: N 41⁰ 43’ 48” (41.73012⁰), W 90⁰52’27” (-90.87421⁰). Elevation: 825’ MSL (estimated). Frequency: 122.900. Obstructions: There is a house and trees on the west end, offset tree on the east end. This airstrip is not on the sectional.
- IMC Club: The IMC Club will hold their next event on October 6th from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM at Jet Air, 9230 North Harrison Street in Davenport, Iowa. The Instrument Meteorological Conditions Club's (IMC) purpose is to promote instrument flying proficiency, and safety. Each month the IMC discusses a flight scenario in which everyone is encouraged to think about what they would do in various instrument situations. The discussions are interesting because everyone brings their own experiences and training. While the topic is typically instrument flying, we have a number of visual Flight Rule (VFR) pilots that participate as well. Are all welcome! Our goal is to make everyone a safer pilot.
- EAA Chapter 75 Pancake Breakfast & Jet Air Open House -EAA Chapter 75 will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 24th, at Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN/KDVN), 9230 North Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa. The breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, applesauce, orange juice, and coffee. Prices: $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under.
In conjunction with the delicious breakfast, Jet Air, Inc., a well established company that expanded to the area on March 1, 2026, will host an open house, giving visitors an opportunity to explore its facilities, view the aircraft on display, and learn more about its aviation services. Guests can learn about executive private jet charter flights and executive travel, aircraft sales, and comprehensive aircraft maintenance services for personal aircraft. They will also be offering scenic flight tours over the Quad Cities area in a small general aviation aircraft for $50.00 per person.
So come on out and enjoy an incredible morning at Davenport Municipal Airport by supporting the local aviation community, EAA Chapter 75, and Jet Air, while meeting passionate aviation enthusiasts.
- Chapter Business Meeting: The Board of Directors will hold a business meeting at 4:30 PM on October 14th at Jet Air, 9230 North Harrison Street in Davenport, Iowa. We encourage all of the membership to attend.
- Chapter Needs:The chapter board members are always interested in your feedback. If there is something you'd like to see or do in 2026, please email Matt Hodge at mandkhodge@hotmail.com with your suggestions.
Finally, if you wish to keep up to date with what is happening in the chapter, please visit this website often. The domain name EAA75.ORG is easy to remember and easy to share with others.
EAA Chapter 75 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on advancing aviation education within the Quad Cities Area. Donations to EAA Chapter 75 are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
