We received word this week that Kent Joranlien, one of the founding members of EAA Chapter 431 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bellaire Beach, Florida. Kent’s full obituary is here. Kent was one of a handful of area … Continue reading
After the great response to our inaugural calendar last year, we have produced another full color, 12-month calendar for 2017. Each month features a new full sized image plus several supporting images, all taken at Brodhead Airport. Calendars are $15 … Continue reading
EAA Chapter 431 will host the annual Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the airport from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Brodhead Airport, which was founded in 1946 by Bill … Continue reading
A big thanks goes out to the 29 members of the Brodhead Fire Department, Police Dept. and EMS service who came out to Brodhead Airport last night for our Aircraft and Airport Familiarization training. We did another hour long slide … Continue reading
The guest speaker at our regular members meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd will be Greg Heckman, who will give demonstration on hand propping techniques and safety. Greg is an A&P Mechanic instructor at Rock Valley College and gives this seminar … Continue reading
Updated 8/3/2015 with video. Our multi-year project to build a memorial to EAA Chapter members and Brodhead Airport pioneers finally came to fruition on Saturday, July 18, 2015, when a dedication ceremony was held for the Airway Beacon Tower Memorial. There … Continue reading
EAA Chapter 431 once again kicks off the fly-in season with our Community Pancake Breakfast. This year’s fly-in, drive-in, bike-in, walk-in is on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 and includes all you can eat pancakes, two sausages, scrambled eggs and choice of beverage. … Continue reading
EAA Chapter 431 is hosting a Private Pilot Refresher on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (approx.) in the chapter hangar at Brodhead Airport. Presented by CFI Matt Gasper, the course is open to area pilots … Continue reading
EAA Chapter 431’s annual Groundhog Chili Ski Fly-In is set for Saturday, February 7, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brodhead Airport. As always, fly in, drive in or walk in for a mid-winter break and join us … Continue reading
Ty Daniels and Don are going to continue 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 … Continue reading