MAKE CHAPTER 288 YOUR AVIATION HOME! E-AB, TYPE CERTIFIED, VINTAGE, WARBIRD, ETC.
THE NEXT EAA 288 MEETING WILL BE AT KEITH'S HANGAR, THURSDAY Nov 18th @ 7PM
CONGRATULATIONS TO EAA288's DAN JOHNSON, INDUCTEE INTO THE EAA HALL OF FAME
THE NEXT EAA 288 MEETING IS THURSDAY, NOV 18th AT 7PM
The EAA288 Website was last updated: OCT 22, 2021 @ 1310
Click here: eaa288webmaster@gmail.com to contact the
EAA288 Webmaster, Rick Weiss
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GRANT BOWMAN OUR 2021 RAY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER!! And even more congratulations to Grant as he soloed on August 12, 2021 and has now completed his first solo cross country. Please go the Chapter Activities tab above and then tap on Youth Programs to see his smile and "shirttail".
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Don't Miss Our Next EAA288 Meeting! The Clock is Ticking!
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Poker Run - EAA 724 - 40th Anniversary
Oct 30,2021
EAA Chapter 724 is pleased to announce our FIRST ANNUAL SPACE COAST Poker Run to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Chapter 724! A poker run is a great reason go flying and an excellent way to get some practice in airspace or at airports you’ve never landed at. Proceeds will benefit Chapter 724’s youth education fund.
Please go to the following link for detailed information:
CONGRATS TO EAA 288's CRAIG & BEATRICE COUSINS ON THEIR NEW RV-14A. GREAT PAINT JOB BY JOHN STAHR, EH!!
NASA's CREW-3 SPACE MISSION
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY OCTOBER 31 at 2:21 AM
The backup date is
Wednesday Nov 3 @ 1:10 AM
For some preliminary information click the button below
(More information will be forthcoming when it's available)
THE NEXT EAA HOMEBULIDER'S WEBINAR IS NOV 2 @ 8PM
You can enjoy these from the comfort of your home. Whether you're interested in aviation history, piloting tips, or just love to hear fascinating stories, EAA has a presentation that you'll enjoy! Preregistration is recommended, as space is limited.
Mike Beasley, editor of Canard Aviation magazine introduces the awesome world of canard aircraft and will cover considerations for selecting, building, owning, and flying these unique and efficient composite aircraft. Discussions will highlight the benefits of canard aircraft and also provide sources of support for builders and owners.
ENHANCING GA SAFETY THROUGH TURN-BACK STUDY
EAA has formed a team to explore ways of improving aviation safety by focusing on responses to the often-tragic 180-degree turn back to the runway following engine failure on takeoff.
This group, led by Charlie Precourt, EAA’s board vice chairman, and Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, also includes representatives from the flight instruction and flight test communities, academia, data analysis experts, and others.
LUCY in the SKY with.... launched Oct 16 @ 5:34AM from KSC to the Trojan Asteroids
BEAM ME UP SCOTTY! CAPTAIN KIRK HAS NOW SUCCESSFULLY FLOWN INTO SPACE and RETURNED SAFELY to EARTH
EAA 288 YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHTS ARE UNDERWAY
Despite an early morning fog, our Young Eagle Flights are now underway with about 30 future pilots! TO VIEW VIDEOS CLICK THE MORE BUTTON ABOVE, THEN SELECT VIDEO GALLERY.
AMATEUR-BUILT FLIGHT TESTING CRITERIA ABOUT TO CHANGE
Task-Based Phase I to Revolutionize Flight Testing
EAA has reported that the FAA has published draft guidance to implement an optional task-based Phase I program for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft. Under the program, once an aircraft completes a flight test plan that meets FAA standards, Phase I is complete. The standard 25- or 40-hour flight test period for Phase I will remain an option for all E-AB, and Experimental Light-Sport (E-LSA) continues to carry a 5-hour test period.
The program is part of an upcoming update to Advisory Circular (AC) 90-89B. Flight test programs do not need specific approval by the FAA, but the Circular lays out certain required flight test points and requires the use of test cards for data collection in flight. Users of the EAA Flight Test Manual should find it a straightforward way to complete the requirements of the task-based Phase I program, but anyone may draft a flight test plan that meets the FAA's outline, including kit manufacturers and other experts.
Task-based Phase I ensures that every hour spent in flight testing is meaningful and is contributing to both validating the airworthiness of the aircraft and gathering the data necessary to build a detailed operating manual. This will benefit the builder in ensuring full exploration of the aircraft's operating envelope, and it will benefit subsequent owners in having access to quality data on the aircraft. In exchange for this work, the aircraft will be released from Phase I when it is ready, not based on an arbitrary time requirement.
"This is the result of more than eight years of work by EAA and the FAA and we couldn't be happier that it is now nearing completion," said Tom Charpentier, EAA Government Relations Director. "This will be a true paradigm shift in E-AB flight testing."
This program comes on the heels of EAA's publication of its Flight Test Manual in 2018, which has sold thousands of copies to date. EAA is continuously working to improve it and create new materials and programming based upon the manual.
Task-based Phase I is yet another example of the EAA working collaboratively with the FAA to achieve a win-win solution that benefits the community and enhances safety. The groundwork for this change was laid by the EAA/FAA working group that created the Additional Pilot Program (AC 90-116), which allows another pilot into the cockpit to enhance safety during flight testing.
The Advisory Circular is in draft form and comments will be accepted through April 29. Please note that the relevant language on Task-Based Phase I is housed in Chapter 1, Section 1 of the draft. The rest of the document contains advisory information on flight testing and is not part of the task-based program requirements.
EAA HAS BEGUN 'PROJECT 21' EAA AVIATION CENTER EXPANSION
EAA's "Project 21" initiative, including the first expansion of the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh in more than 20 years, will bring year-round aviation education and training to current and future aviators. Groundbreaking for the two-story, 30,000-square-foot facility, connected to the EAA Aviation Museum, took place on Monday, April 26, with EAA and community leaders present.
The building, which is scheduled to open in July 2022, will also feature a Pilot Proficiency Center for general aviation pilots.
Our History
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Chapter 288 started in the 1970s, and originally met at nearby Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The chapter took regular trips to the Spruce Creek Fly-In, located in Port Orange, Florida, and soon moved their meeting location to Spruce Creek. Chapter 288 is unique, because of it's location. 288 is located at the intersection of young aviation enthusiasts from the University and experienced aviators along Florida's Space Coast.
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
Chapter 288 works to continue the spirit of general aviation in Daytona Beach area. We host several events throughout the year for our members which feature prominent aviators and aviation technology. Chapter 288 members also volunteer at aviation related functions throughout the community to teach people about general aviation. Volunteering at local airshows and hosting
Young Eagles events are some of the ways that EAA 288 members participate in the community. Chapter 288's members are also very involved with the EAA on a national level. The chapter has a good turnout at the EAA's annual fly-in "AirVenture" in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
EAA HQ OSHKOSH, WI
Daytona Beach's Spirit of Aviation
EAA HQ OSHKOSH, WI
The EAA works on a national level to help endure the "spirit of aviation." They work to get children who have an interest in becoming a pilot, air traffic controller, mechanic, etc. achieve their goals. EAA sponsors workshops for homebuilders teaching skills neccesary for them to build their own airplanes. Founded in 1953 by Paul Poberezney, the EAA has worked for over 60 years to keep general aviation alive and prospering into the future. They work today with other aviation organizations to ensure that aviation friendly laws are passed in Washington D.C., and to help ensure that general aviaiton will continue well into the future. To learn more about the Experimental Aircraft Association on a national level, and how to join, please visit their website at EAA.ORG