Next meeting Saturday, May 12 2012 at Tom Tyndall’s hanger at the New Kent Airport. The meeting will be a Fly Mart starting at 9AM with a cook out at 11AM.
Hot dogs and cold drinks furnished by the Chapter.
Tom’s hanger is on the north side of the airport, directions: From Richmond East on I-64 to bottoms bridge exit 210 , left onto Rt. 249, New Kent Highway, In 4.4 miles, right on Airport Rd., Rt. 612 in 2.5 miles left on Ashland Farm Rd. Just after crossing over the interstate, then almost immediately, right into hanger area, third hanger.
Again a Saturday meeting ! At Brutus Russell’s home 11 AM subject: Sportsman building review.
Directions will be e-mailed about one week prior.
July meeting, back to the Virginia Aviation Museum and Friday night, 7:30 PM July 13th, 2012.
Tom Tyndall will give us a look at the J-3 Cub on it’s 75 th anniversary.
August meeting: August 10th, 7:30 PM at the Virginia Aviation Museum a Look at the 2012 Oshkosh AirVenture Fly-In.
September meeting: September 14th, 7:30 PM at the Virginia Aviation Museum. Subject Electric Aircraft an outlook to the future.
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Young Eagles is an EAA sponsored program that provides an airplane ride to young people, 8 to 17 years old. There is no cost to any of the participants. EAA Chapter 231 supports the Young Eagles throughout the year at local airports. Over the last two years, we have flown an average of 100 kids a year at 4 different airports in the Richmond area. Please contact the EAA 231 Young Eagles Coordinator Stanley Felts, 804-737-2175, for more information. |
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Local EAA Chapters:
Chapter 108 - Eastern Shore and the local ultralight activity:USUA Club 250, The Hummingbirds Please be sure to visit our host:
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Rag Bag Aero Works, Inc.
One of our members, Dennis Harbin, has made a special offer. Rag Bag Aero Works, Inc. is a maker of embroidered apparel with an aviation theme. Dennis has set up an EAA Chapter 231 logo and will be giving the chapter $1.00 for every 231 garment sold. The order may be placed at the Chapter 231 site or go to |
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Dr. Jethro Piland (pilot) |
Dr. Kenneth Simpson (active pilot) |
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Dr. George Bright (pilot, not active) |
Dr. George T. Maughan (not a pilot) |
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The Designated Medical Examiner available at Farmville (FVX) is Dr. Rich Williams and he comes highly recommended by a member of the Wing Nuts.
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The EAA offers a weekly e-mail newsletter for members of the Experimental Aircraft Association, its divisions and affiliates. Details may be found at:
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