Chapter Tours
September 26, 2026
On September 26th, EAA 63 conducted our yearly fall project tour at CJB3, Steinbach North Airport. Our host this year was Phil Hildebrand and his son Jeff. As many know, Phil is our local MDRA and a prolific aircraft builder. On this tour chapter members were able to view two completed projects and a third underway. Phil's most recent completion in 2023 is a three place Back Country Super Cub, powered by an IO-390 engine. cruises at about 100 knots and the website claims a stall speed of an incredibly low 18 knots.
The second aircraft we viewed is a Lancair Legacy powered by a twin turbo IO-520 developing 375 horsepower and completed in 2019. The Lancair is a two place carbon fibre low wing that has a top speed of 250 knots and cruises at 200 knots at 65% power. It also has a ballistic parachute. The construction and workmanship of both these aircraft is nothing less than perfect.
The third aircraft currently under construction is a Van's RV-14. Phil and Jeff have the wings are most completed with the fuselage well under way.
EAA 63 would like to thank Phil and Jeff for their incredible hospitality and hosting our project tour this year.
Download the presentation file. Submitted by Tom Stoyka
