EAA Chapter 569 › Lincoln, Nebraska

May Meeting — Tuesday, May 2

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 2 at the Duncan Aviation Engine Shop (5000 NW 44th Street — Lincoln, NE) and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Program will feature Aaron Schepers. Aaron established Cornerstone Mapping in 2002. Cornerstone Mapping is an aerial surveying company that provides aerial photography, image processing, and geographic information system (GIS) services.

April Newsletter now available

The April Newsletter is now available; click here to view it.

Chapter Breakfast — Saturday, April 15

Cartoon by Robrucha – click for full size

Our next Chapter Breakfast is Saturday, April 15th! We’ve had a record attendance the past two months – can we do it again?

Bring your $4 donation and join us for some great food, plane talk, and camaraderie.

Our breakfast takes place from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Crete Airport (CEK).

Chapter Road Trip to Safety Seminar

If you’re interested in brushing up on some of your safety skills, AOPA is hosting a free safety seminar on non-towered fields. The seminar will focus on several case studies of real-life accidents that occurred in a non-towered environment. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 12 at Bellevue West High School (1501 Thurston Avenue — Bellevue, NE 68123). The seminar will be from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the main cafeteria. The seminar is free and no RSVP is required.

A couple of Chapter members would like to carpool over to this event. If you would like to ride along or help drive, call or email Dean Hoy. It will be fun! Dean can be reached at 402 489-7171 or Dean.hoy.b6ip@statefarm.com

April Meeting — Tuesday, April 4

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 4. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be at the Duncan Aviation Engine Shop (5000 NW 44th Street — Lincoln, NE). Newcomers and folks interested in joining our chapter are always welcome at our meetings.

Ames Fly-In Breakfast — Saturday, April 8

There will be a fly-in (or drive-in) breakfast on Saturday, April 8 at Ames (AMW), Iowa. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. PIC eat free, adults $6, and $5 for kids 12 & under. There will be aircraft on display including a P-51 Mustang, a T-6 Texan, and a LifeFlight helicopter. Airplane rides will be available for $20. The event is being put on by the Iowa State Flying Cyclones Club. More information: http://www.flying.stuorg.iastate.edu/ames_flyin.php

Chili Fly-In — Saturday, April 1

There will be a Chili Fly-In on Saturday, April 1 at Greenfield (GFZ), Iowa. The event will take place at the Iowa Aviation Museum (located at the airport). “Hot” chili will be served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. “Chili-to-go” is also available. If you have any questions, you can call the museum at 641-343-7184.

25th Annual NE State Fly-In — June 24

Congressman Sam Graves from Tarkio, MO performed an aerial demonstration in his P-40B Warhawk at the Nebraska State Fly-in in Hebron, NE on June 6, 2015.

Mark your calendars for the 2017 Nebraska State Fly-In, which will take place Saturday, June 24.

Norfolk Regional Airport (KOFK) will host the 25th annual event. EAA will host a fly-in breakfast, and there will be food and other vendors on field. The event will include an air show, along with ground displays, festivities, and various exhibits.

For more information, contact airportofk@cableone.net or call
402-841-5130.

March Newsletter now available

The March Newsletter is now available; click here to view it.