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Pat Weeden
EAA 431 Webmaster
Chapter 431’s annual Groundhog Chili Ski Fly-In on February 5, 2011 was one of our best yet. A blizzard dropped over a foot of new snow just days before the event and while it proved a challenge to dig out the driveway, parking areas and the chapter building in time, it provided a perfect base for ski planes.
Nearly 25 planes flew in and many dozens of folks drove in to make for a successful event. Lots of Cubs, Champs and taildragger Cessna’s, plus many others sporting many varieties of skis put on a good show for those of us suffering through a winter of little to no flying.
Click HERE for a photo gallery from the day.
Program Covered for March & April 2011
After receiving a donated wing and work contributed by Don Harrington to add a leading edge and aileron, Ty Daniels and Don are going to educate all those interested in learning how to cover a wood wing with fabric using the Stewart System covering process.
The March and April meetings will be held on the 1st Saturday of each month (March 5th, & April 2nd) immediately following the chapter meeting beginning at 9:00AM. Plan on two hours for the program for each month. Rib stitching and painting will be part of the covering process and completed at time permits or completed at a future program.
Put the March and April meetings on your schedule to learn about preparation and the covering process using Stewart Systems.
The “History of the Brodhead Airport” video that was produced in 2006 has been posted in its entirety on the Brodhead Historical Society website. Go to the On-Line Archives section. Also, there are old interviews with Francis Saunders and Robert Halen about early aviation history in the area. There are even a few old pictures, like THIS ONE showing what appears to be an early fly-in, probably in the late 1940’s. Anybody have information on this one?
Ground Floor – Our new Chapter Building fundraisers are in full swing. For a donation of $25 or more, you can choose one of several styles of hats. Click here for a printable version (PDF) of our fundraising flyer.