Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our Chapter. 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. Please come to our next meeting or event as our guest.
The April Meeting is Going Online!
Instead of cancelling our April meeting, we are going to host it in the safety of your homes on your computers or mobile devices. We will be covering some chapter business, but will also have the chance to listen to two of our Ray Scholar applicants. April Meeting Online; Pancake Breakfast Fly-in, Young Eagles - POSTPONED
At this time, we will not conduct an in-person April chapter meeting. We are looking at a virtual meeting platform. This would be a great way to stay connected and engaged with the chapter. We will send out an email on the details once we figure out which platform we'll be using. Later in April we can make a decision about the May meeting depending on which way this virus is going.
With regards to the pancake breakfast, the consensus of the board is to postpone the event until fall. At this time there won't be any planning meetings. When this virus settles down and we start to get back to normal we can decide to do a pancake breakfast or as a someone suggested, have a chili fly-in in the fall.
The board also thought it would be prudent at this time to postpone the Young Eagles day until later date.
Invitation from EAA Chapter 5
Chapter 5 would like to invite EAA Chapter 846 to join them for a picnic and presentation at their chapter meeting on Monday, May 18 at 6:00pm.They'll start with an Oshkosh-style picnic dinner of
--CANCELLED--Chapter Meeting, Thurs., March 12--CANCELLED
Bob Norman from Norman Aviation will be at our next meeting, to talk about engine maintenance and overhaul. Bob founded Norman Aviation in 1984 and has been providing service to the southeast Ohio region ever since. His facility is located at Parr Airport in Zanesville, OH. Join us at 7 pm at the Skypark Terminal to hear this engine expert. - Unfortunately, tonight's meeting is being cancelled. We hope to be able to reschedule Mr. Norman in the future.
Chapter Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 13
Many thanks to all who braved the dicey weather in February for our chapter meeting, and special thanks to Gary Baker who pinch-hit with an AOPA program on "Essential Aerodynamics."
Mustang Work Days
Join us to work on our chapter aircraft, the Titan T-51 Mustang! Jeff Paden has put together a list of tasks to be accomplished.
The goal is to get the aircraft in an airworthy condition, leading up to the sign off of the condition inspection. Jeff was the original builder of the aircraft and obtained the repairman certificate, which allows him to sign off the condition inspection. Feel free to join us on:
- Sat., Feb. 2, 9am-12pm
- Wed., Feb 19, 7pm-9pm
- Sat., Feb. 22, 9am-12pm (Cancelled)
- Wed., Feb. 26, 7pm-9pm (Cancelled)
- Sat., Feb. 29, 9am-12pm (Cancelled)
- More dates to be scheduled soon! We are waiting for outside work to be completed.
Email Matt Tomsheck at eas170b@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Chapter Tool Crib Program
As you may already know, EAA National has developed the Tool Crib Program to help EAA chapters build an assortment of tools which might otherwise be too expensive for an individual member/builder. This program offers reimbursement of 30% of new tool purchases, up to $300.00. This would allow our chapter to hold tools for loan to individuals on an as-needed basis.
Brad Wurst and Bob Taylor are acting as the coordinators of the Tool Crib Program for EAA Chapter 846. They are interested in hearing which tools you think should be part of our Tool Crib. Also we have many members who have acquired tools over time. Should you have tools that you are willing to lend to other members/builders, please let Bob or Brad know. These could be offered for lending with an appropriate refundable security deposit.
Chapter Recognition
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for being a part of our annual after-the-holidays Holiday Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange! The food was fabulous as always. Big thanks to Dave Gerdeman for handling the main dishes and organizing the buffet. Rounded out by everyone's delicious desserts and side dishes, it was a fine evening for food and entertainment.
Newly-elected President Matt Tomsheck ran a short meeting, followed by past-president Gary Baker who recognized last year's Board Members, Young Eagle Pilots, and Chapter Volunteers, and summarized what was a very busy year for the chapter. Then we got to the hilarious white elephant gifts. Yes, the bowling pin made a reappearance, but there were a few new classic gifts given. Thanks to all who helped set-up, tear down, brought food, and fellowship. You are the reason we're an active, fun, productive chapter. Happy New Year Y'all!
Air Academy Scholarship Applications Being Accepted (Closed for 2020)
Do you know a young person who loves aviation as much as you do? Let them know about the EAA Air Academy and our scholarship to attend!
Chapter 846 is offering a full scholarship to attend the annual EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, WI, in July, 2020 to an area youth who has an interest in aviation. The Air Academy is a fun-filled aviation camp experience for youth ages 16-18. Since 1984, experienced instructors and dedicated staff have shared their knowledge and lore of aviation through hands-on workshop, classroom, and outdoor experiences.
The scholarship will cover the entire cost of the camp as charged by EAA, which includes room and board. The recipient of the scholarship will need to provide his/her own transportation to and from Oshkosh. More information about the Advanced Air Academy can be found here. The session 1 camp runs from July 14 thru 22, 2020. Do not apply on-line. The application can be found here. The completed application and letters of reference must be sent to Art Hernandez, Scholarship Coordinator, eaachapter846@gmail.com by Feb. 8, 2020.
Congratulations & Thanks to New Officers and Board Members
Elections were held this month, and we have some new names on the Board. Thank you to all who offered to serve. Our officers for the next two years are:
- President Matt Tomsheck
- Vice-President Paul Lutz
- Secretary Greg Cantrell
- Treasurer Gary Baker
Board Members: Randy Brooks, Ron Lutz, and Bob Taylor
Most Important Meeting of the Year!
Our next meeting, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, is your chance to help determine the future of Chapter 846. We'll be reviewing our five-year plan, discussing the Titan Mustang and taking nominations for next year's officers. Here's your chance to voice your opinion on the direction of the chapter.