MAKE CHAPTER 288 YOUR AVIATION HOME! E-AB, TYPE CERTIFIED, VINTAGE, WARBIRD, ETC.
EAA CHAPTER VIDEO MAGAZINE
This month, Jack Pelton discusses AirVenture and Charlie Becker discusses some items of interest to the Chapters.
Last month Charlie Becker discussed two new EAA Aviation Museum exhibits, the Lincoln Electric TIG welder contest, and EAA Young Eagles Workshops.
In addition, there is a feature video collection and Hints for Homebuilders section on the video site, which includes a variety of interest areas. There you can pick which video in each category you want to show that month, and you’ll have the ability to download those videos.
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.