Hello EAA Chapter 179 Members and Friends – Join us!
The May Chapter Gathering is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 17th
At the Maintenance Facility, Double Eagle II
Join us – in person!
5:30 PM — Doors Open
6:00 PM — Potluck Dinner/Social Time
6:30 PM — Program: Exactly Where I’m Supposed to Be
. . . . . . . . . Luke Vaughn, EAA 179 Ray Scholar
Luke Vaughn, a graduating senior from Volcano Vista High School has been volunteering alongside adult chapter members since he was selected for a scholarship in March 2021.
Heading off to the Air Force Academy already in June, he asked to present at this gathering. Join us to hear Luke’s message to our chapter.
Luke soloed in an Air Force sponsored flight training program last summer. Since then, he received our Chapter’s EAA Ray Scholarship to finish off his private certificate with Bode Aviation instruction. Encountering many delays as unfortunately is typical for flight students, Luke is now preparing for his checkride which should occur before he leaves for the Academy.
Each month, these “Chapter Gatherings” offer time to network with programs centered on exchanging experiences and ideas about aviation – airplanes, flying, and flying activities – rather than the chapter business which is addressed in bimonthly Board meetings.
Where: City Maintenance Facility at Double Eagle II Airport
Directions: The City of Albuquerque maintenance facility at Double Eagle II Airport is next to the Control Tower. At the last stop sign before turning left to the main airport parking lot, proceed straight through the gate towards the Control Tower. Look for EAA signs. Park in front of the city building.
Driving to Double Eagle II: Take I-40 or Paseo del Norte west to Atrisco Vista Blvd and follow airport signs. (7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd).
Hello EAA Chapter 179 Members and Friends – Join us!
The April Chapter Gathering is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 16th
At the Maintenance Facility, Double Eagle II
Join us – in person!
5:30 PM — Doors Open
6:00 PM — Potluck Dinner/Social Time
6:30 PM — Program: SAMS Academy Aeronautics
. . . . . . . . . Luke Vaughn, EAA 179 Ray Scholar
Luke Vaughn, a graduating senior from Volcano Vista High School has been volunteering alongside adult chapter members since he was selected for a scholarship in March 2021.
Heading off to the Air Force Academy already in June, he asked to present at this gathering. Join us to hear Luke’s message to our chapter.
Luke soloed in an Air Force sponsored flight training program last summer. Since then, he received our Chapter’s EAA Ray Scholarship to finish off his private certificate with Bode Aviation instruction. Encountering many delays as unfortunately is typical for flight students, Luke is now preparing for his checkride which should occur before he leaves for the Academy.
Each month, these “Chapter Gatherings” offer time to network with programs centered on exchanging experiences and ideas about aviation – airplanes, flying, and flying activities – rather than the chapter business which is addressed in bimonthly Board meetings.
Where: City Maintenance Facility at Double Eagle II Airport
Directions: The City of Albuquerque maintenance facility at Double Eagle II Airport is next to the Control Tower. At the last stop sign before turning left to the main airport parking lot, proceed straight through the gate towards the Control Tower. Look for EAA signs. Park in front of the city building.
Driving to Double Eagle II: Take I-40 or Paseo del Norte west to Atrisco Vista Blvd and follow airport signs. (7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd).
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
5:30 PM Social Time
6:15 PM Potluck Dinner |
LOCATION:
Clyde & Genet Adams
1009 14th St. SW
Rio Rancho |
Thanks to Clyde and Genet Adams, we continue our tradition of a holiday party!
Hope you can come! Guests welcome!
Please BRING a side dish or dessert.
Roast turkey with dressing & gravy plus ham provided. Also, plates, utensils, etc. available.
Optional Gift Exchange.
To join the fun of a gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift costing $15 or less. Each person who brings shall receive. Totally optional.
DIRECTIONS: Allow 25 minutes from Paseo del Norte and Coors Blvd.
- Take Paseo del Norte westbound to Unser Blvd
- Turn North (right) on Unser
- Turn West (left) on Southern Blvd for about 3 miles.
- Turn left on 14th Street SW and proceed to the second house. Park inside the gate or on the street.
IMPORTANT: the street is 14th SW. (You’ll pass similarly numbered SE streets).
If questions, contact:
Joyce Woods
chapter@eaa179.org
505 974 5305
Hello EAA Chapter 179 Members and Friends – Join us!
The February Chapter Gathering is scheduled for
February 15th at the Double Eagle II Airport
Join us – in person!
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30PM
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Doors Open
Pot Luck Dinner, plates & utensils provided.
Presentation by Dennis Kirby, builder & pilot
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| UPDATE: |
Start Time moved 30 minutes later than in the past
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Program: Building a Murphy Rebel
Join us to hear Dennis Kirby share his builder/pilot story. He and his son Michael are nearly finished building a Murphy Rebel. In case you need a memory jog, Dennis frequented our meetings at Copper Canyon before COVID and is building at Edgewood. Or you may have crossed paths with him at AirVenture. Here’s a preview from Dennis:
“I purchased this partially-completed kit airplane a few years ago because it appeared “mostly finished” and I thought it would be a quick effort to get it finished. Boy was I misled!
This is my second homebuilt airplane – I had previously built a Kolb Mark-3 light sport (Rotax-912 powered) and flew it for 14 years. I flew it to several of the NMPA Gila backcountry fly-ins, many places in New Mexico, and to destinations in Arizona and Utah. Although it performed very well as a one-person camping airplane, I decided I wanted a larger aircraft that I could actually take TWO persons – and a fair-sized load of camping gear – into the backcountry. I needed a Lycoming-powered airplane of some sort to do this. I hope this Rebel fills that requirement!
Where: City Maintenance Facility at Double Eagle II Airport
Directions: The City of Albuquerque maintenance facility at Double Eagle II Airport is next to the Control Tower. At the last stop sign before turning left to the main airport parking lot, proceed straight through the gate towards the Control Tower. Look for EAA signs. Park in front of the city building.
Driving to Double Eagle II: Take I-40 or Paseo del Norte west to Atrisco Vista Blvd and follow airport signs. (7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd)
Hello Chapter 179 Members and Friends,
Hope you can join our monthly Gatherings on the third Tuesday of each month. These “Gatherings” are centered on exchanging experiences and ideas about aviation – airplanes, flying, and Chapter and Member activities – rather than the business of the Chapter which is addressed in bimonthly meetings of the Board.
Albuquerque EAA Chapter 179 Monthly Gathering are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Details for Gathering are published in the monthly Newsletter a week prior and posted on the website a few days prior, with the location and the program. Check the link in the Announcements sidebar or eMail us at chapter@eaa179.org.
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