Visitors to the 2012 Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In will remember the blistering heat and burnt grass at Brodhead Airport during a summer heat wave and drought. A year later the temperature struggled to hit the low 60s with a stiff breeze and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2013
After a gloomy morning and a line of storms in the afternoon, the skies have cleared and the traffic pattern is full of various aircraft giving rides and enjoying the annual Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In. The Fish Boil dinner is sold out … Continue reading
By our count, there are 19 Pietenpols on the field already on Thursday afternoon and a healthy crowd as well. The Welcome Barbecue is set to start at 5:00 p.m. … Continue reading
As of Wednesday evening, three Pietenpols are on the field along with several dozen attendees of the Pietenpol/Hatz fly-in. The weather is perfect and looks to be through the weekend. UPDATE: Rain is expected on Friday now. … Continue reading
We had a great work day on Saturday, July 20, crossing most items off of the “to-do” list and getting the airport in good shape for the Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In this week. The airport is mowed and ready for campers and … Continue reading
The annual Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In is coming up next week. Be sure to read the information page for attendees that has new information on scheduled activities for both clubs. A work day is scheduled for Saturday, July 20…see below for more information. … Continue reading
A reminder to Cheeseland Chapter EAA 431 members, our summer work day is scheduled for this Saturday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to noon to prepare for the Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-in the following week. Here is a list of tasks that … Continue reading
At the July members meeting, the preliminary design for the new Chapter 431 clubhouse was unveiled and the chapter leadership is soliciting input and comments. Please note, this is very much a work in progress, but the drawings below show … Continue reading
EAA Chapter 431 members and regular readers of this website know that we obtained an original 51′ Airway Beacon tower several years ago with the plan of restoring and erecting it on the airport as a memorial to past members … Continue reading