There is always something going on! For a complete review of Chapter activities, go to our Newsletters page for the latest issues of our newsletter, Wingnut.
Skypark Summer Celebration
Young Eagles Day #1
The Chapter held a Young Eagles Day, Saturday, June 1, at Medina Airport. It was an unqualified success with 63 Young Eagles being flown by eight Chapter pilots supported by 26 Chapter volunteers in registration, operations, and ground school. The weather was perfect with light winds favoring runway 19, which allowed a great view for everyone to watch the takeoffs and landings. Go to our Young Eagles page for the full story.
MAPS Air Museum Tour
June, 2024
Whether you fly in or drive in, join Chapter 846 as we head to the MAPS Air Museum, at the Akron Canton Airport, on Saturday, June 15, at 9:00 a.m. If interested, please RSVP by June 7. To RSVP, text or call Brian Burke at 216-406-5607. We will be able to add a few people after this date, but the museum would like to have relatively firm numbers on those attending, so they can have the appropriate number of volunteers available. The cost of the event will be determined by the number of participants. There is a discount if the group is 15 or more. Regular adult admission is: $15; seniors (60 and over): $13; child aged 6-12: $8; under 6 free. $2 off regular admission, if you area veteran. If we have 15 or more in our group the price is: Adult: $10, child aged 6-12: $6.
More information about the MAPS Air Museum can be found HERE.
Congratulations, Jack!
April, 2024
Young Eagles Day #1 - June 1, 2024
As a reminder, the child must be between the ages of 8 and 17 to qualify for the flight. Online registration is available for parents: YoungEaglesDay.org.
A pilot briefing will be held at 8:30 am. Ground school will begin at 9 am. Flights will begin after the ground school.
The Chapter will host Young Eagles Day #2 on Saturday, August 17, at Wayne County Airport(KBJJ). Please make a note in your calendar.
Thank you in advance to all the volunteers!
Congratulations to our 2024 Ray Scholarship Recipient, Doug Tytko
By vote of our Chapter members, Chapter 846 has selected Chapter member Doug Tytko to receive the 2024 Ray Aviation Flight Training Scholarship. Doug will receive a grant for $11,000 to use towards the completion of his Private Pilot Certificate. In addition, EAA is giving Chapter 846 a home flight simulator to use in a trial program for Doug's training this year in order to facilitate his learning and help reduce the overall cost of earning a pilot certificate.
Ian King, 2024 Chapter 846 Air Academy Scholarship Recipient!
Congratulations to Ian King who was selected as our 2024 EAA Air Academy Scholarship recipient. Many thanks to all who participated in this years selection.
Another Great Fly-out!
Chapter 846 2023 MVP, Steve Greer
Steve joined us in 2018 and has been active on many fronts from the beginning. He volunteers at Young Eagles days, work days, the Tri-Motor, pancake breakfast and helps cook at gatherings too. If the chapter is doing something, he’s involved. Congratulations Steve!
Chapter Recognition Program- SHOOTING FOR 2023!
Congratulations to our 2022 Ray Scholar, Logan Cohara!
Logan Cohara passed his Private Pilot checkride on Sunday, December 10, 2023 wrapping up a long journey that began back in the fall of 2021. We are excited for Logan's accomplishment and eager to see what's next for him as he looks to continue his aviation journey!
Breakfast Was Served!
Our fearless newsletter editor, Karl, set-up a photo page for the event. Please feel free to select your best and upload them to: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EAoK1XpHDpdyuKqz7
September Gathering
Join us for our upcoming EAA Chapter 846 Monthly Gathering meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at our chapter hangar. The cookout starts at 6 pm. We’ll be grilling hot dogs and burgers. Remember to bring an extra chair plus a side!
September Gathering Agenda:
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Officer Reports
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Safety Topic– Special Use Airspace, Dave Gerdeman
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Young Eagles Update
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Pancake Breakfast Prep
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Project Updates
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Program– FAA Wings Program, Dave Gerdeman
Seeking Volunteers...
Successful Ford Tri-Motor Weekend!
- 59 Flights
- 508 paying passengers
- Lots of planning, and preparation hours
- Multiple print stories in various media
- Countless volunteers and donated volunteer time. You folks are amazing!
Updated Chapter Roster!
The chapter roster will be updated and distributed soon. Everyone is asked to check your information on the online chapter roster, available HERE. First-time users: Your user name is FirstnameLastnameEAA846 and your password is mustang. After logging in the first time, you should change your password, of course. Click on the Member Search button, top left, and then the black and gray Search button in the line below to the left. This will bring up all Active members in our chapter.
Gary Baker would like to add more photos of chapter members to the roster. If you see that your photo is not included, please feel free to send Gary a photo or ask him to take your photo at the next Gathering.
846 Pacer Project SOLD!
The Chapter Pacer project that was posted onBarnstormers and Short Wing Pipers websites has sold. The buyer is planning on picking it up Labor Day weekend. We will need volunteers at Medina airport, (1G5, hangar E5) to help box, pack, and move Chris' airplane in and out. Editor's Note: Thanks to all who helped over a holiday weekend to pack it up and help her new owner to load it on up. The Pacer is now on its way across country to its new home!
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Oshkosh '23
David, ever the chef, and armed with his tongs and forks, chased them away, allowing Chapter members to share his front row parking spot and enjoy the popcorn he made for everyone. The show was spectacular as usual and we were blessed with perfect weather. Hope to see everyone again next year for this fun day.
July Gathering
Join us for our upcoming EAA Chapter 846 Monthly Gathering Meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at our chapter hangar. Cookout starts at 6 pm. We’ll be grilling hot dogs and burgers. Remember to bring an extra chair plus side dish to pass. The regular meeting will start at 7 pm.
July Gathering Agenda:
- Officer Reports
- July Safety Topic– Spatial Orientation, Kevin Fink
- Young Eagles Update
- Ford Tri-Motor Tour Stop
- Hangar Deck Status
- Project Updates
- Program– Oshkosh NOTAM, Gary Baker & Randy Brooks
Chapter 846 Freeman Swank Farms Campout, July 7, 8, 9th
Come to camp or stay for a day! Activities include the adjacent 20-mile bike trail, swimming or fishing in the river, and John Deere gators to tour the property.For those driving, it is a little hard to find via the roads. Here is a link to help you: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i9T41sW13HLJ1Y6M9
As previously stated, we would like to have a count so we know how much food to purchase (breakfast and dinner on Saturday). If you would like to bring a side dish to share for Dinner on Saturday that would be appreciated, but optional. We will have some water bottles however, BYOB if desired.
If you plan on attending please email Paul at paulrv6@gmail.com or text at 330-760-4863.
Cookout Season Has Begun!
Mark your calendars, because cookout season is upon us! All our summer gatherings are cookouts held at the chapter hangar. The chapter brings the meat, and we bring the sides. Don't worry what to bring it always works out! Cookouts start at 6 pm followed by the evening's events starting at 7pm. They are always a great evening filled with good food, and lots of hangar talk. So, mark your calendars:
- May 11
- June 8
- July 13
- Aug. 10
- Sept. 14
Case McIntyre, Chapter 846 Ray Scholarship Recipient 2023!
Chapter 846 would like to congratulate both of our 2023 Ray Scholarship candidates, Jack Pomfret and Case McIntyre, for their participation in this year's selection process. By popular vote, the members of Chapter 846 have selected Case McIntyre to receive this year's James Ray Aviation Scholarship. Case plans to begin his Private Pilot training as soon as possible.
Both Case and Jack did a great job with their interviews and Chapter members enjoyed getting to know each of these accomplished young men, both of whom embody the spirit of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program. Both were deserving candidates. Although we could only award a single scholarship at this time, our Chapter will pursue additional scholarship opportunities through EAA and other means with the hopes of having a second scholarship to award later this year. Please join us in congratulating both of these young men on their accomplishments.
Congratulations Douglas Tytko!
2023 Chapter 846 Air Academy Camp Scholarship Recipient
Randy Brooks Receives FAA Master Pilot Award
Congratulations, Randy!
Pancakes, Pancakes, Pancakes!
September 17, 2022 turned out to be another Ohio perfect day. EAA Chapter 846 did it again by hosting another successful pancake breakfast fundraiser. We had over 50 aircraft fly into the Wayne County airport (KBJJ) to enjoy a hearty morning pancake breakfast.
Many thanks to this years sponsors for their help in making this event a huge success!
Young Eagles, 2022! & Young Eagles "Day Two" (8/27/22)
The weather cooperated and many chapter members showed up to help seven pilots fly fifty-five Young Eagles on June 11, 2022. Our annual Chapter 846 Young Eagles Day was another success with the assistance of the staff at Wayne County Airport. Here is the link to see them, Young Eagles Photos. But keep checking back, as more folks send us more pictures, and we'll post them.
EAA Chapter 846 Young Eagles Day #2 was another success, thanks to the chapter members who volunteered in the various duties! Many thanks also go to Matt Long, Wayne County Airport Manager, and his crew. The hangar was clean and aircraft moved, allowing us to utilize much of the hangar for our registration and ground school. The weather was perfect for introducing kids to aviation! It was one of the best days we have had for this event. Young Eagles Day 2 Photos
Thank you for joining us for Young Eagles Day. We love sharing our love of aviation with your children and families.
First US Customer!
On March 17, member Steve Bauman placed an order for a G1 STOL airplane kit (see g1-america.com) and is now the FIRST U.S. customer for this airplane model. He traveled to Kent, Illinois (north west corner of the state) to visit with the U.S. dealer, and the only U.S. builder of this airplane, to study his project and ask a million questions. He previously saw this same airplane at the Midwest LSA Expo last September. The airplane is produced mostly as completed airplanes in France for the European market where there are many of them flying, and have been for 15 years. There are also 2 planes flying and 2 more nearly complete in Ontario, Canada where another dealer and partner is operating. Steve expects to get his kit in July and will be building it in his home shop in Granger Twp.
Congratulations, Logan Cohara!
EAA Chapter 846 Ray Scholar recipient Logan Cohara has finally received his FAA medical certificate. We were very excited to see him persevere through the FAA aeromedical process and begin his flight training journey. Our Chapter will now pursue a second Ray Aviation Scholarship for 2022 in the hopes of being able to award that later this year.
Where to go in February...Bahama's of Course!
off to the Bahamas and back covered over 3500 miles, with just about 1200 miles flown between 1500-1800 feet above the Bahamian Island chain. Islands included the Grand Bahama, Great Abaco, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Rum Cay, Long Island, The Exumas, New Providence (Nassau), Berry Islands and Bimini Islands.BIG News!
Our very own Gary Baker attended the EAA Chapter Leadership Academy.
The first evening we were treated to a visit to Sonex Aircraft, which is located on the east side of Wittman Field. John Monnett, founder, generously gave us a two-hour tour of the facilities.Thursday and Friday morning were spent with EAA staff: Charlie Becker, Director, Chapters and Homebuilt Community Manager; John Egan, Chapter Depts. Manager; David Leiting, Eagles Manager; Serena Kamps, Chapter Field Rep; Chris G
auger, Chapter Field Rep; Natasha Sarauer, Administrative Asst; and Samantha Olson, Eagles Program Asst. They covered all aspects of operating a chapter and finding ways to generate enthusiasm for members. Chapter Polo Shirts Available
Grab one today!
Congratulations, Esther Lin!
Member Esther Lin has recently earned her CFI and CFII. Esther trained at Midwest Corporate Air located at the Bellefontaine Regional Airport.
Gary Baker appointed to the EAA Chapter Advisory Council
Our very own Gary Baker has been appointed to the EAA Chapter Advisory Council. Congratulations, Gary!
Congratulations & Thanks to New 2022-23 Officers and Board Members
Elections were held in December, and we have some new officers and board members. Thank you to all who offered to serve. Our officers for the next two years are:
- President- Chris Oehlers
- Vice-President- Brad Wurst
- Secretary- Greg Cantrell
- Treasurer- Gary Baker
Board Members: Mike Baker, Randy Brooks, Brian Burke, Paul Hancheck, David Gerdeman, Paul Lutz and Ron Lutz
Awesome January Meeting Presentation from A&T Recovery
Author and adventurer Taras Lyssenko of A&T Recovery gave a presentation to our chapter on his company and the perils of recovering WWII aircraft from the bottom of Lake Michigan. Most members were unaware that more than 100 Navy mishap training aircraft rest on the bottom of the lake. For the past thirty-five years Taras has led a team who has located and recovered dozens of World War II US Navy aircraft from Lake Michigan. The work was performed on behalf of the National Naval Aviation Museum and many other sponsors. Most of the aircraft are now on display in museums and airports across the country.
