MAKE CHAPTER 288 YOUR AVIATION HOME! E-AB, TYPE CERTIFIED, VINTAGE, WARBIRD, ETC.
288'ers Lee Buell and Ken Allen Fly a Wright Flyer
Recently, Ken and Lee motorcycled up to Kitty Hawk to fly the Wright Flyer replica. Both were successful and each described the hip controlled, wing warping adventure, as one of the most exciting things they have done (and they've done a lot). Rumor has it their seconds long flights came out to a mere $15,000/hr and both say it was well worth it!!! The noise you hear on the video is not wind - it's Lee screaming during the flight. It was that good! Ken's was nearly identical.
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 NOTAM RELEASED WITH IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR PILOTS FLYING TO OSHKOSH
There are several important FAA-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA's 68th fly-in convention July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations.
2021 RAY SCHOLARSHIP - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOV. 1, 2020
- EAA Chapter 288 along with EAA National will award another flying scholarship to a deserving candidate for 2021.
- Candidates may submit their application through April 30.
- A selection committee will convene in May and will interview each qualifying candidate.
- The scholarship of up to $10,000 will then be awarded for flight training with the following stipulations:
- The funds will be first used for the Private Pilot Certificate.
- Any leftover funds may be used for further flight training (Instrument, Commercial, etc.)
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age, 15 for gliders, 16 for power, the cutoff is 19 years.
- Minimum age, 15 for gliders, 16 for power, the cutoff is 19 years.
- Must be in possession of a Student Pilot Certificate (SPC) and a current FAA Medical.
- Must be able to start training within 60 days of selection.
SUBMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION
Submit interest via email to Craig Cousins, tigerpilot56@gmail.com
- The email must contain the candidates First and Last Name, date of birth, home address, telephone number and email address.
- Include a scanned copy of the SPC and Medical and a narrative (one page minimum) explaining your aviation interests and goals.
- Be prepared for the selection committee interview process
AFTER AWARD
The chosen candidate must volunteer at least 2 hours per month at aviation related activities (Young Eagles, Chapter meetings, etc.)
The candidate will alsol be required to submit progress reports signed by the CFI.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get a young person started in an aviation career. Please spread the news. More information on the Ray Aviation Scholarship program can be found by pressing the button below.
NEW EAA EAGLE HANGAR VIDEO
A new video for the 8th Air Force display in EAA's Eagle Hangar, highlighting its 250th bombing mission during World War II has been produced.