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AeroEducate (OUR LATEST ENDEAVOR)
What is AeroEducate?
AeroEducate is your launchpad into the exciting world of aviation! Created by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) alongside North Carolina State University and global partners, this program is all about bringing the wow of aviation to curious minds everywhere.
At the heart of AeroEducate is a series of virtual and hands-on aviation activities designed to spark curiosity and fuel ambition. As students dive in, they’ll explore everything from flight principles to aviation careers—all while earning digital badges that show off their achievements.
But AeroEducate isn’t just for students—it's a one-stop shop for teachers, parents, EAA chapters, and youth leaders to access tools that help inspire the next generation of aviators, engineers, astronauts, and innovators. AeroEducate offers ready-to-use, hands-on group activities to help youth explore aviation concepts through fun, engaging STEM lessons that spark curiosity and teamwork.
Our Mission
To open the skies to all youth by delivering inspiring aviation activities and experiences that spark passion, build confidence, and connect young dreamers to a vibrant aviation community.
Our Vision
A future where today’s youth become tomorrow’s aviation leaders.
Why EAA Created AeroEducate
In 2018, EAA saw the growing need to provide youth with a safe and fun way to learn and foster a passion for aviation. EAA also saw an industry demand for the next generation of pilots, engineers, and mechanics. With that small idea in mind, EAA started developing what is now known as AeroEducate. It has evolved to become an online tool that will cultivate the next leaders in aviation by supporting youth and their goals.
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THIS WEBSITE WAS LAST UpDATED SEPTEMBER 28 @ 1145
New: Some of the other Recent Updates as of:
Sept. 28 - AOPA establishes new by-laws - read about this by going to the More Pilot tab at the top of the page
Sept 27 - Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC to AD 2023-09-09) read about this by going to the Aviation & Space News/Aircraft Information tab at the top of the page
Sept 27 - GAJSC discusses Advanced Air Mobility - read about this by going to the Aviation & Space News/Aircraft Information tab at the top of the page
Sept 26 - FAA Bans Single Pilot Cessna Citation Operations - go to the update buttons above
Sept 21 - Update on scholarship Awardee Zane Ensminger go to the update buttons above
Sept 21 - Link to FAA info on MOSIAC - go to the update buttons above
Sept 20 - On Sept 26 Fly-in / Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Leesburg, FL - for details-click on the Aviation & Space Tab - EAA & Local Events
Sept 19 - See our Sept 17 Chapter Updates - Click on Chapter Activities Tab at the top of the page
Sept 17 - DAB FAASTEAM Free Seminar at at KDAB (9/29) - Click on the MORE PILOT/LOCAL NEWS Tab and scroll down
Sept 17 - FAA Order 8130.2M Builder and DAR-T Impact - go to the update buttons above
Sept 16 - AeroEducate article - near the top of this page
Sept 4 - FAA Issues on Certain Lycoming Engines - Read about it in the Aviation & Space/Aoircraft Maintnance page
Sept 3 - How Pilots Set Personal Minimums - go to the update buttons above
Sept 3 - FAASTEAM In-Flight Weather Resources - go to the update buttons above
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CHAPTER 288 LEADERSHIP TEAM
President: Steve Bryk
Vice President: Scott Main
VP & Webmaster: Rick Weiss
Secretary: Ray Jenkins
Treasurer: TJ Shembecker
Young Eagles: Jim Clark
Daytona.young.eagles@gmail.com
Scholarships: Eileen Weingram
IMC Program: VACANT
VMC Program: VACANT
EAA288 BOARD of DIRECTORS
Keith Phillips
Rick Weiss
Dave Gitelman
Mike Elstien
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THE EAA288 CHRISTMAS PARTY IS NOW SCHEDULED (but could possibly change) FOR THURSDAY, DEC 17, 2026.
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Dear EAA Chapter 288 Members and Friends
** Some Big News for Chapter 288 **
I very pleased to announce that we have secured a very favorable five-year lease for our new Chapter 288 home, with a strong opportunity for an extension as long as we continue to build something that our members and the community value, support, and enjoy.
This gives us something very important: stability and the ability to plan for the future.
The positive response to our new home and the direction of the chapter has been tremendous. But we're just getting started.
Some of the major improvements are underway, our priorities for the facility, and the events and programs we're planning from September through December and beyond.
Most importantly, these priorities didn't come from just a few people. They are based largely on the ideas and recommendations you gave us through our volunteer planning teams when we began developing the vision for the new Chapter 288.
Please keep those ideas coming. This is your chapter and your chapter home.
** Now We Need Your Help **
Building the chapter and facility we have envisioned requires more than ideas and volunteers — it also requires financial support.
You may have recently received our fundraising appeal. Several very generous members have stepped forward and offered to match member contributions up to $30,000.
That means every dollar contributed can potentially become two dollars for Chapter 288.
To date, we have received approximately $7,000 toward that $30,000 matching opportunity. We have a significant amount of matching money still available, and I would hate to see us leave any of it unused.
Our goal isn't simply to pay today's bills. We want to fund the improvements and programs we have planned while also beginning to establish a building fund that strengthens Chapter 288 for years to come.
We are the largest EAA chapter in the world, and I believe we have one of the most talented and experienced memberships anywhere. We have an opportunity to build something equally exceptional — a world-class chapter facility with programs, education, activities, and resources that our members and community can be proud of.
If you haven't participated in the campaign yet, I hope you will consider doing so. Every contribution matters, regardless of the amount. With the matching commitment, your participation can have twice the impact. We are a C3 corporation so ALL of your donations are tex deductible. You will get a donation receipt. If you have already participated thank you for your contribution.
Finally, I want you to know how much I personally appreciate the encouragement, ideas, volunteer hours, and support you've given me and the chapter.
I genuinely enjoy being part of this community and working alongside all of you. We have accomplished a great deal in a short period of time, and I'm even more excited about where we're headed.
Today, we are launching a focused fundraising campaign to complete several important upgrades to our hangar and meeting space improvements that will benefit every member and strengthen the chapter for years to come.
We are also fortunate to have a few generous members who have stepped forward with a matching donation challenge. Every dollar contributed to this campaign will be matched dollar for dollar (up to their limit), doubling the impact of your support. This rare opportunity allows us to accelerate improvements while honoring the commitment and generosity of our membership.
Immediate Facility Enhancements
Your contributions will fund the following upgrades:
1. Expanded Air Conditioning & Heating for the Meeting Area
Our meeting space is the heart of Chapter 288. Adding additional climate control will make gatherings more comfortable year-round, encourage more frequent use of the facility, and improve the experience for members and guests.
2. Relocation of the Two FAA-Approved Simulators
We will move both FAA-approved simulators from the hangar across the street into a conditioned, secure, modern space within our main building. This will make them more accessible, better protected, and available for training, proficiency, and youth programs.
3. Build Out and Furnish the Pilots Lounge
The carpeted area at the front left of the building will retain its own dedicated entrance. This area will include a new, glass-walled room to house the two existing FAA-approved simulators. The office will be used for the entertainment simulators and secured storage. The remaining space will be converted into a welcoming members lounge available at any time. We plan to set up a large-screen TV, and add comfortable chairs, possibly one or two computers for flight planning, and TVs that display activities in the Simulator rooms. Additional entertainment options like darts and refreshments will also be included.
4. New Exterior Entry Door
An additional entry door to the outside leading directly into the meeting hall will improve, people flow, security , accessibility, and ease of use during meetings and events.
5. New Wider Interior Doorway
A new, wider door will be installed between the office space and the meeting room. The existing door will be repurposed to lead into the new Simulator Room.
6. Setup of Two Donated Entertainment Simulators
We recently received two high-quality entertainment simulators to be installed in the smaller office room. One simulator is a G1000 sim for GA pilots who want to have fun. The second simulator features military controls and can be configured for helicopter simulation, complete with quality throttle, cyclic control, and seat. Both simulators include impressive controls and will serve as a “Pilot’s Lounge” experience—where members can learn from F-18 pilots, fly an F-18, F-16, A-10, etc., or take the G1000 simulator for a spin. One of these simulators will require a new computer and rudder pedals, which may be included in this fundraising effort.
Why These Improvements Matter
These enhancements will:
* Make our hangar a more comfortable and frequently used gathering place.
* Expand training opportunities for members, students, and Young Eagles
* Support the chapter’s long-term vision for STEM education.
* Strengthening our community by creating more reasons to come together
* Improve security and functionality of our facility.
* Lay the groundwork for future growth.
During our members’ workshops earlier this year, the majority of attendees expressed strong support for expanding STEM programs, improving the tool crib, and establishing a long-term building fund. These immediate upgrades are the first step toward that larger vision.
Once these short-term needs are met, we will begin the next phase of fundraising to support long-term sustainability—ensuring Chapter 288 can continue to grow, maintain its own project space, expand STEM offerings, and build a facility that serves future generations of aviators.
Your Support Matters—And It’s Doubled
With your tax deductible matching donation challenge now in place, your contribution may have twice the impact. Whether you give $50, $500, $5,000 or $50,0000, your donation will directly support improvements that benefit every member and strengthen the chapter’s future.
We invite you to join us in this effort. Together, we can build a facility that reflects the passion, skill, and generosity of EAA Chapter 288.
Thank you for your continued support, your involvement, and your commitment to aviation and community.
The link for online one-time or recurring donations is here:
https://donorbox.org/eaa-288-chapter-facility-improvements?mc_cid=ded6fbd343&mc_eid=UNIQID
Note that all donations are tax deductible and the chapter will provide you donation receipts which you can use for tax purposes.
Blue skies,
EAA Chapter 288
Strategic Planning Leadership Team
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The new FAA NOTAM System is now online
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THE EAA288 YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAM
PARENTS: THESE ARE FREE EVENTS
Please follow these 3 simple steps: If you are an EAA288 Pilot or you are parent who wishes to introduce their children to the wonderful and exciting world of aviation by giving them the opportunity to experience flying,
SCROLL TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE:
CLICK ON: CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
THEN CLICK ON: YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAM
NOTE: By following these simple steps you will also be able to view an actual EAA288 Young Eagle event on You Tube.
To view a video produced by Volusia County Schools for their private organization Young Eagles Rally click the link below.
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CHAPTER 288 NOW HAS OVER 310 MEMBERS
IT IS THE LARGEST EAA CHAPTER AND WE'RE STILL GROWING!
YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF EAA 288
We look forward to meeting and welcoming you to our Chapter!!
Chapter 288 works to continue the spirit of general aviation in the 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. Please scroll down to the blue box at the end of this section and click on it to join our Chapter.
Chapter 288's members are also very involved with the EAA on a national level. The chapter also has a good turnout at the EAA's annual 'AirVenture' in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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FYI: EAA288 ALSO HAS OUTSTANDING SIMULATORS AVAILABLE
Great news—the Simulator’s have received their ‘recertification papers’ from VirtualFly (manufacturer) via the FAA.
Both are officially FAA Certificated through 2031!! The official paperwork is posted in our sim room!! Note: Sim usage is only for Chapter 288 members in good standing.
Please remember when scheduling the sim session for the first time as a single student, i.e. without an approved instructor, you must be checked out on sim usage individually by either sim director Jack Morey (preferred) @ (386) 235-5797 email john727@earthlink.net or another instructor as listed on the sim page.
Please make sure this person is contacted directly to schedule. This is to insure correct usage procedures are followed.
Finally, this is a friendly REMINDER for ALL users that schedule whether with an instructor or self: please bring sufficient cash or a check for the sim usage rate of $40/hour, however, those who donated to the acquisition of the sims will pay $10 per hour.
Please click on the Flight Simulator, Chapter Activities Tab at the top of this page. Thank you.
CHAPTER DUES
The Chapter dues are $50 per year.
Reminder: You must be a member in good standing of EAA National to be a Chapter 288 member.
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NASA Announces MAX POWER Aerospace Expo at Kennedy
The November event will combine an airshow, aerospace technology displays and public access to parts of Kennedy Space Center.
NASA on Friday announced MAX POWER, a two-day aerospace expo and airshow scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The event will include NASA and military aircraft, technology exhibits, astronaut appearances and public access to the former Shuttle Landing Facility.
Airshow At The Shuttle Runway
“Certainly, the idea is that this event, Max Power, becomes the first of many,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said during Friday’s news conference.
Isaacman, who is also a pilot, also said he plans to participate in the airshow as well.
The flying portion will include NASA aircraft, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and demonstrations by multiple U.S. military branches. The airshow will operate from the Launch and Landing Facility, the former Shuttle Landing Facility now leased to Space Florida. Its 15,000-foot runway was originally constructed for returning space shuttles.
Three Separate Experiences
“We’ve been told it’s going to be one of the biggest air shows ever,” Space Coast Office of Tourism Executive Director Peter Cranis said during a July Tourism Development Council meeting.
The tourism office has estimated the event could attract more than 50,000 visitors from outside the area.
NASA has divided MAX POWER into three separately ticketed areas. Air Dot Show will operate the airshow, while UP.Summit will host displays focused on aircraft, drones, autonomous vehicles and other transportation technology.
The third area includes the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and behind-the-gates tours of facilities including the Vehicle Assembly Building, Apollo Saturn V Center and Gantry.
Complimentary shuttle buses are planned between the three areas.
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AXIS™ FLIGHT DISPLAYS. THE CENTER OF YOUR PANEL.
Put state-of-the-art capabilities in your panel with our next-generation flight displays. AXIS adds advanced PFD/MFD/EIS capabilities while also greatly simplifying your panel installation. Optional built-in IFR navigation and communication functions put essential tools for flight into a single system. AXIS is available for installation in a variety of aircraft types, including experimental, light sport aircraft and certified Class I/II piston-powered aircraft.
Cirrus Unveils Rotax-Powered Trainer
Cirrus has formally introduced a $500,000 Rotax 916-powered three-place trainer called the TRAC10. Word of the aircraft, developed under contract by Cirrus and its majority shareholder Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), got out a couple of years ago through FAA certification documents, but at the time Cirrus said there were no immediate plans to sell the plane anywhere other than China, where it’s called the AG100. AVIC said a few years ago it had orders for the trainer but didn’t say how many.
With flight training still strong and flurry of new designs likely to be announced when the certification rules for the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificate (MOSAIC) are released later this month, Cirrus pulled the trigger on the new design. “The TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed,” CEO Zean Nielsen said in a news release. It’s aimed at aviation career training programs. According to the certification it grosses out at 2,150 pounds and has a maximum cruise speed of 139 knots. Cirrus says it’s powered by a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine. It is not approved for aerobatics and spins.
In addition to the trademark whole plane parachute, the TRAC10 has Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP) and the Blue Level Button (LVL). To prevent those forbidden spins, it has stick shakers and wing cuffs. The plane also transmits performance data to fleet management software.
The $12.5 billion modernization project that is rebuilding the American skies.
A New Era of American Aviation
The Trump Administration is building a brand new air traffic control system from the ground up. For decades, America’s National Airspace System relied on outdated technology but those days are over. This is the largest transformation of our skies since the invention of commercial flight. With a historic $12.5 billion investment, we are replacing aging systems with fast, resilient, next-generation technology—delivering a safer, stronger, and modern National Airspace System.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP TRACK OR SEE HOW THE FAA IS DOING AND SPENDING YOUR $12.5 BILLION TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON THE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM?
THEN CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://modernskies.faa.gov
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SIX KEY WORK STREAMS
The FAA is replacing core infrastructure—radar, software, hardware, and telecommunications—to manage the demands of modern travel.
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Final Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan Is Here
The roadmap retains the 2030 goal while leaving the detailed schedules for its national and Alaska phases unsettled.
The FAA released its final Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline on Thursday, outlining a four-phase process intended to move the U.S. piston fleet away from 100LL.
The 72-page document responds to an unleaded avgas requirement in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act and retains the goal of eliminating leaded avgas use by the end of 2030 outside Alaska. The state would receive an additional two years due to its unique set of fuel-distribution and operational challenges.
This final plan comes months after the FAA released a draft version of the plan in January. Despite an active comment period on the draft version, formal comments on that version of the plan have yet to be released to the public.
The FAA did say in the final plan that the 60-day comment period prompted revisions addressing Phase 1 progress, possible aircraft modifications, fuel mixing, regulatory timing and cost. The agency also committed to regular updates during Phase 1, a revised transition plan in late 2027, a public FAQ and a separate document summarizing substantive comments and explaining how the FAA handled them.
Unleaded Avgas Testing Comes Before Full Transition
Phase 1 of the final plan covers fuel approvals and direct comparisons among the three high-octane candidates: GAMI G100UL, Swift Fuels 100R and LyondellBasell/VP Racing UL100.
The FAA projects that work will be completed in spring 2027. Phase 2 would expand market use and gather operational experience, and is projected to conclude by mid-to-late 2028.
“The transition to unleaded fuel is a positive step forward for general aviation community and people who live and work near general aviation airports,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said in the agency’s announcement. “Our move to safely integrate unleaded fuels is a collaborative effort that involves everyone from aircraft manufacturers and fuel suppliers to airports and the pilots in the cockpit.”
The FAA has not established firm start dates or detailed schedules for Phase 3, the national transition outside Alaska, or Phase 4, the Alaska transition. Phase 3 is intended, however, to complete the changeover outside Alaska by the end of 2030, while Phase 4 carries an end-of-2032 goal.
The agency expects to define those schedules, milestones and regulatory actions for both phases in an updated plan after Phase 1 is completed, tentatively in late 2027.
The FAA plans to compare the three candidate fuels under common test conditions. The program will examine detonation performance, engine operation, material compatibility, fuel composition and other properties. Testing will also address the effect of mixing each unleaded avgas with 100LL and combining different unleaded fuels.
Each developer supports mixing its product with 100LL inside an aircraft tank, according to the plan. None currently supports mixing its unleaded fuel with a competing unleaded avgas.
Aircraft Will Require Individual Action
The plan makes clear that FAA approval of a fuel does not automatically authorize every individual aircraft to use it without further action. At a minimum, each aircraft will need a new fuel placard, revised operating information and a logbook entry. A certificated mechanic or repair station generally must complete those changes for aircraft holding standard airworthiness certificates. Some airplanes may require additional work involving ignition timing, fuel-system materials, pistons or other engine hardware.
The authorization route will depend on the fuel. G100UL and 100R have received supplemental type certificate approvals of differing scope, while UL100 is pursuing fleet authorization through the FAA’s Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative. Swift has also entered PAFI to seek fleet authorization for 100R.
The FAA expects the marketplace to determine which fuel or fuels replace 100LL, although the plan acknowledges that incompatible products could divide the country into regional fuel markets and increase the risk of misfueling.
“The transition plan assumes right now that the market is going to decide, and that’s probably not realistic,” AOPA acting Co-President Katie Pribyl said during an AirVenture forum, according to AOPA. “We want the FAA to have a role in that beyond just approving fuels. They’re doing the testing. We believe that they’re in the best position to help the industry come to that decision on what that fuel is going to be.”
Phase 2 would give aircraft owners, flight schools, airports and fuel suppliers time to gain operating and distribution experience before the national changeover. The plan calls for 100LL to remain available during that period. Federally obligated airports that offered the fuel in 2022 generally must continue doing so until statutory replacement criteria are satisfied or the applicable transition deadline is reached.
Airports that cannot store two grades of avgas may need temporary unleaded avgas tanks, fuel trucks or other equipment before becoming early adopters. The FAA says airports and FBOs should not be required to install additional permanent tanks solely to support the transition. At locations that can offer only one grade, the eventual switch from 100LL may need to occur on a coordinated date rather than through a gradual phase-in.
Cost, Compatibility and Supply Remain Open Questions
The plan identifies cost, liability and schedule as the unleaded avgas transition’s principal risks. Aircraft owners could face expenses for STCs, mechanic labor or hardware changes, while airports may need changes to storage and dispensing equipment. Fuel producers must also develop enough capacity to replace roughly 180 million gallons of annual 100LL demand.
“A successful transition must preserve the reliability, safety, and accessibility that pilots, aircraft owners, service providers, airports, and communities depend upon every day,” EAGLE industry members said in a statement included in the plan. “The plan acknowledges challenges going forward with such issues as fuel compatibility and commingling, storage and distribution infrastructure, liability concerns, regulatory clarity, and possible aircraft and engine modifications.”
Alaska presents a more unique challenge for rolling the plan out. Much of the state’s avgas arrives through seasonal bulk deliveries, and many remote locations utilize just one storage tank. The FAA recommends beginning coordination for Alaska’s full annual unleaded avgas volume about 24 months before the December 2032 deadline. Phase 4’s actual milestones will depend on fuel selection, aircraft alterations, storage limitations and experience gained during the national transition.
The FAA expects to begin rulemaking during Phase 2 to establish unleaded avgas standards and provide the full regulatory framework for ending leaded-fuel sales. Many of the details that will determine the unleaded avgas transition’s effect on aircraft owners remain unresolved, including fuel prices, required aircraft modifications, compatibility among competing fuels and replacement-fuel availability away from an aircraft’s home airport.
FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau described the 2030 unleaded avgas mandate as “aggressive” during a Meet the FAA Administrator forum last week at AirVenture.
“I can tell you with confidence we’re not going to set an arbitrary date that says, ‘well, this is what it says,’ without making sure that whatever we’re going to put in those aircraft is safe,” Rocheleau said.
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The expansion of BasicMed privileges is LAW
Under the new law signed May 16, pilots may nowuse BasicMed privileges to fly aircraft weighing up to 12,500 pounds and certified to carry up to seven occupants. The previous aircraft weight limitation was 6,000 pounds, with certification for up to six occupants.
Read More About It From AOPA
Here:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/november/14/basicmed-expansion?utm_source=epilot&utm_medium=email
REMEMBER - A GOOD PREFLIGHT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
UPCOMING & PAST LAUNCHES FROM KSC AND CCSFS
SPACEX WILL LAUNCH A FALCON 9 w/NASA’s CREW-13 OCT 1 @ 1110 FROM SLC-40
SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON 9 O3b mPOWER F MISSION ON SEP 13 @ 1440 FROM SLC-40
SPACEX WILL LAUNCH A FALCON 9 HEAVY NROL-97 MISSION ON OCT 1 @ 2353 FROM LC-39A
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Crew Dragon spacecraft, tail number C-213 and named Grace, on its second flight to the International Space Station. The first stage booster, tail number B1101, launching for a third time, will return to Landing Zone 40, adjacent to the launch pad. The Crew-13 mission is led by NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, who is making her second trip to space and will become the first, active NASA astronaut to fly twice onboard a Dragon spacecraft. She’s joined by three, first-time fliers: NASA astronaut and pilot Luke Delaney; Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut and mission specialist Joshua Kutryk; and Roscosmos cosmonaut and mission specialist Sergey Teteryatnikov. The four will spend about six months on the ISS as part of Expedition 75/76.
Delayed from Sept. 12 due to an oxidizer leak in the Dragon propulsion system.
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SPACEX WILL LAUNCH A FALCON 9 HEAVY NROL-97 MISSION ON OCT 1 @ 2353 FROM LC-39A
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This will be the first NRO payload to fly on a Falcon Heavy rocket following 22 missions using the Falcon 9. This mission is also the first NRO payload to fly that was procured through the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 contract. The two side boosters, tail numbers B1072 and B1104, launching for a fourth and second time respectively, will target landings at Landing Zones 1 and 2 (LZ-1 and LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This will be the first LZ-1 landing since it was used by B1094 in support of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission in August 2025.
SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON 9 O3b mPOWER F MISSION ON SEP 13 @ 1440 FROM SLC-40
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SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON HEAVY FOR THE NANCY GRACE ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPE AUG 30 @ 0726 FROM
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the final three O3b mPOWER satellites on behalf of its longest-standing commercial customer, SES. The trio of spacecraft will join the other 10 satellites previously launched into medium Earth orbit (MEO).
The booster was recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 1/2 minutes after launch.
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A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, the agency’s next great observatory.
The $4.3 billion observatory carries a mirror the size of Hubble's but a field of view more than 100 times wider, built to map billions of galaxies and hunt planets around distant stars.
It began life as someone else's hardware. The National Reconnaissance Office had an unused satellite sitting in a hangar and offered it to NASA, which pointed it at the sky instead of the ground.
Project scientist Julie McEnery said one month of Roman's Milky Way survey would take Hubble about a century.
NASA plans to livestream the launch beginning at 6:20 a.m. EDT Sunday on its website and YouTube channel.
Watch a preview of the mission.
Both side boosters were recovered at Landing Zones LC40 & 2 at the CCAFS
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SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON 9 STARLINK 10-49 ON AUG 25 @ 0149 FROM SLC-40
Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbit low Earth and transmit broadband internet. It's operated by SpaceX, a private spaceflight company.
- How it works
Starlink satellites act as communication bridges between ground stations and satellite antennas on users' buildings. The satellites orbit at a lower altitude than traditional models, which reduces latency and allows for faster data transmission.
- History
Starlink began with the launch of two test satellites in February 2018. It entered an experimental connectivity phase in fall 2020 and began full commercial operations in 2021.
- Satellites
SpaceX hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in the Starlink constellation. The current V2 Starlink satellite weighs about 1,760 lbs at launch, which is almost three times heavier than the older generation satellites.
The booster was recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 minutes after launch.
SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON 9 STARLINK 10-39 ON AUG 21 @ 1114 FROM SLC-40
SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON HEAVY FOR THE NANCY GRACE ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPE AUG 30 @ 0726 FROM
SUCCESS! SPACEX LAUNCHED A FALCON 9 STARLINK 10-49 ON AUG 25 @ 0149 FROM SLC-40
Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbit low Earth and transmit broadband internet. It's operated by SpaceX, a private spaceflight company.
- How it works
Starlink satellites act as communication bridges between ground stations and satellite antennas on users' buildings. The satellites orbit at a lower altitude than traditional models, which reduces latency and allows for faster data transmission.
- History
Starlink began with the launch of two test satellites in February 2018. It entered an experimental connectivity phase in fall 2020 and began full commercial operations in 2021.
- Satellites
SpaceX hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in the Starlink constellation. The current V2 Starlink satellite weighs about 1,760 lbs at launch, which is almost three times heavier than the older generation satellites.
The booster was recovered on a barge on the Atlantic Ocean about 8 minutes after launch.
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