Adverse weather forecast for Saturday forces the cancellation of the planned Fly-Out to Millville.
Our next Fly-Out is Saturday, Feb 17 – Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR), with
Lunch at The Grille at Runways, depart at 10:00
Meanwhile, Join us Sunday 28th for the next VMC/IMC session, details here.
EAA240 IMC/VMC Club Meeting – Sunday, January 28th, 10am to noon
EAA240 Chapter Hangar
Sharing ideas, concepts and experiences in better flying
Question: What are the FAA requirements regarding acting as PIC after scuba diving?
Question: You are flying an instrument approach to a runway where the crosswind component is 20 knots. This runway is preferred due to the instrument approach available and the current low ceiling conditions. The airplane you’re flying has a published demonstrated crosswind capability of 17 knots. Is it legal to use this runway, or are you operating outside the limitations for the aircraft?
With the prospect of adverse weather conditions this weekend we’re planning another joint IMC & VMC Club session on this date, SUNDAY 28th starting at 10am, to discus these questions and several more related to both VMC and IMC flying. All Chapter members – pilots and non-pilots – are invited to attend as we work to address questions like this, and to exchange and share flight experiences. The session includes the use of EAA National-provided scenarios and videos. Our past sessions have resulted in lively and helpful information exchanges. More information here.
We’ll keep it light and informal, over coffee and cookies.
I hope you can join us at the Chapter Hangar for the session led by Bob Huxster, and which is open to all Chapter members, pilots, student pilots and those with an interest in aviation.
Questions?: imcvmcclub@eaa240.org
More information about the EAA240 IMC/VMC Group is here
Seven to Choose From! (and a soup!) – Chilli Fest 2024 Report
With seven Chili’s to choose from, the competition was tough! Crockpots of bubbling Chili and accompanied by cornbreads, cheeses, chips were there for the sampling and the assembled Chapter members relished the opportunity.
After a new years welcome and the introduction of new members, a very brief update of Chapter was provided by the attending Board Members. The main message was that we’d set dates for the Chapter main activities of 2024, and that the Chapter web site had all the required information. We start the year in great shape, with strong financials, a growing membership and an engaged volunteer-base for our planned 2024 activities. The next two weeks of January see a Fly-Out (Millville), and an IMC/VMC Club session. We’re off to a strong start!
With that it was down to eating, and the Chili Competition 2024 commenced, with seven Chilli offerings to sample – plus a chicken soup (thanks Jay!).
After tasting each, votes were tallied – and it was a close, but In second place was Harold McCanick’s Chilli. Harold was presented with a second-place certificate. But our 2024 winner was the family recipe of Bob Huxster, who was presented with the traditional winners prize – a bottle of wine, plus a winners certificate. It was only then that Bob disclosed and announced to all assembled that the winning Chilli recipe was, in fact, vegan! Wow!
It was an enjoyable, fun and popular event and provided the opportunity for members to meet-and-greet and execute some serious hangar flying as we start this new year.
Our February Membership Meeting – happening on a Saturday morning – is also food event – our 7th Bacon Fest! Dust off those recipes and be ready for another fun food competition, details coming soon.
Thanks to all the members and families who contributed Chilli, cornbreads and other foods for Saturday’s event. Much appreciated, and much enjoyed!
Events Team 2024
Questions, comments, suggestions: events@eaa240.org
Saturday, January 20th
Weather conditions force the postponement of this mornings VMC/IMC session planned for 10am. We’ll find another date and will reschedule. Thanks!
Tuesday, January 23rd, 6pm – Chapter Meeting Room
Notice of EAA240 Executive Board Meeting
The EAA240 Board will meet on this date at 6pm at the Chapter Hangar Meeting Room. Members are welcome to attend. We aim to close the session at 8pm.
As you know, the Executive Board sets the Chapter strategies, direction & priorities, reviews and approves expenses and major projects and sets the Event Schedule for the Chapter and its members.
Please let me know of any matters, suggestions, feedback you wish to bring to the attention of the Executive Board.
Notes of this and past Board Meetings and Financial status can be found at the ‘Members Only’ area of our web site.
Thank you.
Bud Swenson
Chapter Secretary, EAA Chapter 240
secretary@eaa240.org
Executive Officers contact list: here
Happy New Year to Chapter Members and Friends of EAA240!
Chapter Board and Events Teams have been working hard in recent weeks to establish our programs for this new year and we’ve now publish our list of activities here at the Chapter web site.
At the refreshed web site you’ll view:
Very latest eMails to members announcing upcoming Chapter happenings
Updated 2024 Events Calendar
Monthly Membership Meeting dates and details for Q1
Chapter Fly-Outs, a mix of old favorite destinations and some new!
Pancake Breakfast dates (4)
Young Eagle Rally dates
Airport Future Aviator Camp dates
Airport Evening of Aviation Air Show 2024 date
Local Aviation Event dates
EAA National Recognition Program update and accomplishments
Chapter 240 Annual Report to Members 2023
The information will, of course, be updated and added-to as we progress through the year.
Members can also renew their Chapter Membership for 2024 here, or new members may join the 188-strong current Chapter membership.
All this – right here, at the Chapter web site. This is going to be a great year of general, local aviation – join us!
Communications, EAA Chapter 240
communications@eaa240.org
Chili & Cornbread Fest 2024
Membership Event – Saturday January 13th 11:30am
Commencing the Chapter New Year in style, the Events Team 2024 brings you our popular 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Cornbread Competition.
Last year saw seven Chili Pots compete for prizes – this year we’re hoping for even more! Bring your cooked pot of Chili and your cornbread for sharing with the membership, who will vote on the best-of-the-day. Winners are awarded certificates and prizes, and the membership enjoys a fine lunch, sampling each!
This replaces our regular Monday evening Membership Meeting for January. Family & guests most welcome.
Join us, dust off your chili recipes and get cooking.
See you on the 13th for fun afternoon of food and hangar flying. Click here to add this event to you calendar.
Events Team 2024
Questions, suggestions: events@eaa240.org
