We’re updating the access security of the Chapter hangar, changing the main access door key and the side door access code. In addition we’re changing the password for the ‘Members…
Hagley Docent and EAA240 member John Smoyer led a small cluster of EAA240 members on a personalized tour of the Machine Shop that supported the day-to-day operations of the duPont Black Powder facility at Hagley utilizing the water power of the Brandywine River. All the equipment is from the late 1800’s and is still functional, as demonstrated by John. It was a fascinating morning. Our thanks to John and the Hagley Museum for supporting our Chapter visit.
More information about the beautiful Hagley Museum is here.
We are cancelling the planned Fly-Out for tomorrow, Saturday June 24th, due to forecast adverse weather, including thunderstorms.
Instead, join as at the Chapter Hangar for some food, fun and hangar flying commencing at 11am. We’ll be serving coffee, pretzels and other goodies.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun and relaxed gathering, some good foods, information sharing and camaraderie.
As always, family, visitors & guests are most welcome.
See you at 11 tomorrow.
More information, or questions? email us
Chapter Event – Invitation (Rescheduled – new date)
Chapter members have been invited to tour the historic and fully operational Machine Shop at the Hagley Museum DE, Sunday June 25th, commencing at 9:30am.
Covering 235 acres, the Hagley Museum is home to the first du Pont family house, powder yards and 19th century machine shop. There is an abundance of history, presented via live demonstrations. The tour will be conducted by our own John Smoyer, who is a Docent at the museum. John will demonstrate the use of water and steam power, belt-driven lathes and other heavy duty equipment, tools and process used by the du Pont mechanics in the development and production of gunpowder. The group is then able to visit the beautiful and historic main DuPont house, museum and gardens.
Spaces are limited for this very special and Chapter-members-only visit, please sign up promptly, by emailing events@eaa240.org.
The Chapter Events Team works hard to plan, prepare, organize and execute on Events and Fly-Outs for you – the Chapter membership. Your support and engagement is appreciated.
Questions or more information? events@eaa240.org
A positive and fun day for the Chapter and for the volunteers whose hard-work ensured it was successful, with teamwork from the three YE pilots and their ground-crew, and from the Breakfast crew, pictured above.
Our pilots – Bud, John and Bob – brought smiles to the faces of 27 Young Eagles. A local TFR brought restrictions but we were able to fly using special codes arranged by Bud, working with the FAA.
Disappointingly, we were not able to fly all the kids due to only three available aircraft and also having to cancel flying at noon due to increasing cross-winds. With one or two more volunteer aircraft we could have completed the groups of waiting youngsters earlier.
Meanwhile, at the Chapter hangar, feedback on the breakfast service and foods was positive, and the volunteer team did an exceptional job and had fun too! We certainly had the capacity to serve more breakfasts but the disappointing turnout of the Chapter members to enjoy a breakfast with us continues to be of concern.
We have one more Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles event scheduled, for Saturday, September 23rd. Click here to add this date to your calendar, and to remind you to volunteer to join the team, or to fly Young Eagles.
Our collective thanks and appreciation for the entire volunteer team of Saturday June 17th. Well done EAA240 volunteers!
Oh, and we sold 10 mugs!
Mike Parry
president@eaa240.org
Chapter Fly-Out – Invitation
Join us for a scenic country flight and rolling hills to Penn Valley Airport (KSEG) situated north west along the Susquehanna River. Upon arrival, a short walk takes us to La Cocina Del Don restaurant to enjoy some of Selinsgrove’s best authentic Mexican food. Flight time is approximately 1 hour.
Members sign up: Pilots please note your seats available. Passengers please note your weight.
As usual, the flight is weather and TFR dependent.
Hasta Entonces!
Seat assignments and additional flight details are provided at the Flight Briefing held at the Chapter Hangar prior to departure.
Flight Briefing: 10:45am
Wheels-up: 11am
You can register for the Fly-Out by emailing events@eaa240.org. Please include your contact information so we can reach you if needed.
As the date approaches, any event updates are provided by the Flight Leader and sent in emails, posted to our web site, as well as Facebook and Twitter. Please check for updates or changes.
Planes & pilots are needed! Please advise on open seats when registering.
The Chapter Events Team works hard to prepare, organize and execute on Fly-Outs. Your support and engagement is appreciated.
Questions or more information?
Sad to Report the Passing of Chapter Member Larry Webberking Larry had been ill for just a short time, but passed away this morning surrounded by his family. We’d been…
Next Saturday – June 17th, from 8am
Pancakes & Kids are Flying!
Join us for a fun morning, hearty breakfast and kids flights!
Support Your local Chapter!
Delicious Pancake Breakfast!
Our Pancake Breakfast and our popular Young Eagle Flights are happening again, on Saturday, June 17th. Please plan on joining us for a great breakfast in support of regional and local aviation.
Bring the family and your friends, share this notice to your buddies in the region. Fly-ins and Drive-ins all welcome. The weather is looking good. It should be a fun morning at the Chapter Hangar and the unique New Garden Airport. More information about this event at our web site. We start serving at 8am. Come and get ’em.
Drop-in! Drive-in! Fly-in! We’ll be looking for you!
Free Flights for Kids!
During Saturday morning (and weather permitting) we offer kids an experience of flight as part of the national Young Eagles program of EAA. Last year we flew over 140 kids! Much more information is available at our web site, including restrictions and how to register. Kids enjoy the marvel and excitement of flight and learn about airplanes and aviation. Smiles are guaranteed!
www.eaa240.org
Our location: EAA240 Hangar, New Garden Airport N57, Toughkenamon, PA