EAA Young Eagles:
- Pilots - They get to take children flying
- Ground Operations - Assist with parking and directing aircraft
- Registration - Help children and parents complete the registration forms before their flight and assign them to fly with available pilots
- Escorts - Escort children safely to and from the aircraft
- Ground School Instructors - Basic walk-around inspections of a display aircraft to familiarize children with major components of an airplane
- Certificates - Complete the Young Eagles certificates for presentation following flights
- Recruiters - Help find children who might be interested in a Young Eagles flight
- Contact Bob Thomas at J3cub46@outlook.com if you would like to help out
Speakers/Presenters:
- Ability to speak in front of a crowd
- Displays information in the form of a slideshow
- Contact Dan Murphy at skyhawk147j@gmail.com if you would like to be a speaker for one of our gatherings
Hosts for 1st Saturday Coffee and Donuts:
- A location where we can gather is needed
- Occurs on the 1st Saturday of each month
- Coffee, coffee accessories and donuts are provided by the chapter
- Tables and chairs are provided if needed
- Contact Adam Santic at adam.santic@gmail.com if you would like to host
Authors for The Landings:
- Become a published author
- Share your unique experiences, ideas, and talent with the chapter
- Send your articles to Adam Santic at adam.santic@gmail.com
Fly-Out Coordinator:
- Determine the destination and purpose of the fly-out
- After you have selected your fly-out destination, it's time to advertise the event to the chapter
- Use the chapter email list to share the details concerning the fly-out, including the date, time, location, and departure time
- Contact Matt Hodge at mandkhodge@hotmail.com to become our Fly-Out Coordinator
EAA AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair:
- Volunteers are the heart and soul of EAA AirVenture
- Give pilots/owners advice on their repair issues
- Checking out tools to the pilots/owners
- Contact Craig Olson at CJOlson227@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer
High School Student Airplane Build (Sonex-B):
- PNB Aviation Club:
- Formed in the Fall of 2021
- Features three Iowa School Districts, Pleasant Valley, North Scott, and Bettendorf
- First Project (Fall of 2021- June 2025) - 2025 Van's RV-12iS (N525PN)
- Second Project (March 2025 - Present) - Sonex-B from Sonex Aircraft
- Website Link: https://sites.google.com/view/eaa75-aviation-club/
- Mentors & Advisors Needed:
- EAA Chapter 75 members will serve as mentors
- School faculty will serve as advisors
- Willingness to provide positive experiences for all participants
- Instructing students using hands-on training in the technical skills, teamwork and leadership that is necessary in team building a aircraft from start to finish.
- Instructing students in the use of common tools, construction materials, and hardware used in aircraft construction.
- Instructing students how to read and understand technical instructions, charts and drawings
- Contact Mike Elbe at lbcadgroup@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out
