Winterfest Banquet!
Featuring The Amazing A-10
by Bob Aardema
At the Main Street Pub in Vicksburg
January 10th, doors open at 5:00 PM
Bob has crafted a presentation about the damage tolerant Fairchild Republic A-10 'Thunderbolt II" (I know, I know...it's a Warthog). He is going to talk about the battle damaged Battle Creek A-10 # 258 that will soon be on display at the Air Zoo, and then tell the story about Kim Campbell's super-hero skills demonstrated on a treacherous mission over Iraq in 2003.
Hope to see you all there!
Prez Sez:
December 18, 2025...
Ahoy EAA members of Chapter 221,
Last month’s meeting was held at the Air Zoo restoration center. We got a great lookover of the PBY Catalina wings and tail. Lots of work to be done. Once done, from I understand, the plane will be going to Pearl Harbor to be put on display.
In other news, we had a board meeting where new and exciting ideas were discussed and will be in the works. Also, the winter banquet was set in stone for Jan 10th. Doors open at 5:00, meeting starts 5:30.
Place: Main Street Pub, Vicksburg. Short meeting, introductions and some discussions of future plans.
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and hopefully a Happy New Year.
Prez breaking right,
Brian Klenoski, Chapter 221 prezOur officers for 2026 are:
President: Brian Klenoski
Vice President: Kevin Mazer
Treasurer: Ron Ryan
Secretary: Bob Aardema
Support positions
VMC Club Coordinator: Andy Cotyk
Young Eagles/Ray Scholarship Coordinator: Ginger DeVillers
Young Eagles Coordinator: Becky Burns
Newsletter/Web editor: Dan DeVillers
Dues are $20 a year, due in December in advance for the following year. Please pay a chapter officer at the next meeting or you can send a check made out to EAA Chapter 221 to:
Chapter 221
PO Box 56
Comstock, MI 49041
Thanks!
Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our next meeting.
We are a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders, and pilots who get together with like minded people to share ideas, exchange information, encourage safety, serve the local aviation community and have a lot of fun doing so. We look forward to seeing you!
