Upcoming Events
Next Meeting
We return to the second Wednesday of each month meeting schedule in May
The next meeting will be Wednesday May 14th at 7:00 PM
Next Events
Saturday May 17 - Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:00 AM
Start the day right with our hot pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Coffee, juice and milk also available. All you can eat for a $5 donation. Children $3 .
DELAYED DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday May 17 - Young Eagles Rally at Brainard Airport
We will be holding this event in conjunction with Chapter 166. We're expecting a large group of kids for this event. We need pilots who have multi-seat aircraft In addition we need people on the ground to help with preflight demonstrations, marshalling and set up and tear down. The event starts at 10:00, so please arrive around 9:30. Contact Jack Hilditch to volunteer.
May 31 Safety Seminar and Cookout
We have confirmed speakers for the event. We have two programs that haven't been previously presented in the area.
We'll open up at 9:30 for coffee & donuts.
At 10:00 Jim Adams will introduce the day's activities, and give us an update on area incidents.
Next, Flight Instructor Leo LeBoeuf will present Mountain Flying for Flatland Pilots. While we don't have the big mountains they have out west, the northeast has its share of mountains especially in northern New England and along the Appalachian range. Density altitude considerations and other high-altitude issues will be discussed. This is a new program which has been created by Leo, and Jim is enthusiastic about this presentation.
We'll break around noon for the EAA 1310 hamburger and hot dog cookout on our new grill.
About 12:45 we'll continue the event with Aviation Weather for the Summer Pilot presented by Bill Babcock of the National Weather Service in Taunton, MA. Bill will address issues such as thunderstorms, fog, turbulence and decision making. Available resources for pilots from the National Weather Service will be demonstrated.
The event is expected to conclude about 2:00 PM.
Click on the Skylark Airpark link on the left for directions.
Check the Calendar page for additional events.
What's New
- The May Newsletter is posted in pdf and html formats, along with the Chapter 166 Newsletter
- Photos taken at Sun N' Fun are posted along with the departure of the Tiger Moth to the event.
- Photos of the April pancake breakfast are posted.
- The minutes of the March meeting are posted at the link below.
- We are now have an account through the Amazon.com affiliate program. The chapter will receive a commission on almost all purchases made at Amazon if you enter their site from the link on the right.
NEWS
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Discount Admission Now Available
For the first time you can purchase admission in advance for the EAA Convention in Oshkosh at a discount. The advance purchase system allows EAA member- and non-member-priced tickets to be pre-purchased via a secure website. Both daily (save $2) and weekly (save $5) admissions are available, as is the ability to join EAA to receive the best-possible admission prices. Discounts are also available for tickets purchased online prior to June 15. Use the Sign In link on the page to log in with your EAA member number to get the discount.
Skylark Airpark to Install PAPI
Skylark Airpark has obtained a Crouse-Hinds Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system which will be installed at Runway 28 when weather permits. This system will provide approach slope guidance both day and night to the runway. With four indicator lights, this sytem provides more information than an older two-light VASI system.
If you have any suggestions for events or meeting topics, please see Pete Russell at the meetings, or send an email to:
Our Mission
Our chapter is committed to providing education and support for the homebuilding, restoration and design of recreational aircraft. New members and visitors are always welcome.
For more information on the chapter, or to join, please contact the chapter officers through any method below, or stop by at the next meeting. We meet May through November on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7-9PM, January through March on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10AM. There is no meeting in April or December.
Web Information
Chapter members who have a project they want shown on these pages are asked to contact Paul Dowgewicz through the email address below, or at the next meeting. I can take digital pictures or scan in your photos.
Contact Information
We can be contacted through mail, electronic mail, telephone, or stop by at Skylark Airpark.
Postal address
54 Wells Road, Broad Brook, CT 06016-9612
Telephone
Eric Dixon - Chapter President - (860) 623-8085
Electronic Mail
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