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EAA Chapter 309 was founded in 1973 by a small group of aviation enthusiasts. Since that time, the membership has grown in size and experience. Members come with a variety of skill and experiences. Current members have aviation backgrounds ranging from student pilot all the way to Airline Transport Pilot. Several are A&Ps and all share a love of aviation. Membership is open to anyone interested in aviation and learning about the construction of Experimental Aircraft.
Chapter 309 is planning to build a home at Gastonia Municipal Airport. Chapter activities include visiting member projects, seminars, fly-ins, Young Eagle Flights, and a good dose of Hangar Flying!
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Guests of EAA Chapter 961
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Rock Hill's EAA Chapter 961 invited our Chapter to join them for Memorial Day Weekend BBQ Lunch on Saturday, May 27.
This Lunch was pay off for a friendly bet between EAA 309 and 961 during the Us Air Race back in September of 2005. 961 provided the BBQ - all we had to do was show up! Although we didn't have as many folks as 961, the turn out was good, the food was great, and there were lots of planes.
About 25 Young Eagles were also flown on Saturday morning. The Young Eagle Signup Desk over at the FBO attracted the attention of a special guest - US Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist happened to be in Rock Hill for a Republican Fundraising Breakfast on Saturday morning. Since Senator Frist is a pilot, fan of general aviation, and loves BBQ, he couldn't pass up the fellowship and great food!
We need to do another joint event soon!
THANKS, FROM EAA
CHAPTER 309!
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Lots of Fun Flying!
Month's newsletter features several trip reports:
Laney's Fly In - Page 7
John's Wigney's New Mexico Trip - Page 2
Ron's & Mott's Trip to Texas - Page 4
Lumberton Fly In - Page 7
Gastonia Fly In - Page 9
Burlington Fly In - Page 10
And while we are at it, since Fly In Traffic Patterns can be rather exciting if not downright dangerous, a safety column from "Over the Airways" is on page 8.
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President's Corner by John Wigney
I have just got back from my trip in the Europa to New Mexico. I went to do some hiking there with my long time friend, David, from the UK. David had not done any small plane flying before so it was quite an experience for him. I have written up a short summary of the trip which I hope Ronnie Brown can find a space for in the newsletter. One lesson from the trip is :- 'Give rain showers a wide berth.'. My story gives the details.
Sam Stewart has been keeping the discussions going with Gastonia while I have been away and I understand we are much closer to finalizing the deal to rent the Cottonair hangar.
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Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist, MD enjoying BBQ!
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