Note: Chapter 17 is looking for Program Chairperson to coordinate programs and speakers.
Contact president@eaa17.org if you are interested, or have suggestions for upcoming meetings.

NOTICE: Chapter 17 MEETINGS WILL be held
AT 11:00 ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Our next event is planned for May 2008. We want to start the year off with a REALLY BIG group, so we are talking to folks from near and far to round up as many kids as possible. We anticipate perhaps as many as 100 Young Eagles to join us, so watch the website for more info as spring 2008 approaches.

The EAA SportAir Workshop program is returning with several special workshop programs.

Frederick MD October 13-14 RV Assembly

TIG Welding, October 19-21, November 16-18, Griffin Georgia

Here’s a summary of each course:

RV Assembly
EAA is offering weekend assembly workshops for those interested in acquiring the skills necessary to assemble the popular RV kit aircraft.

Based on a similar format used in all workshops, the RV course will include such topics as; the FAR's pertaining to amateur-built aircraft, tools required, workshop requirements, insurance, engine and propeller selection, flight testing, etc.

The main portion of the workshop will be "hands-on" experiencing the techniques necessary to assemble the airplane.

TIG Welding
TIG welding is fast becoming the welding method of choice for people building their own aircraft. (TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas and is also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The ease with which you can weld both 4130 chromoly tubing and aluminum and the high quality welds make TIG welding a perfect match for aircraft construction.

EAA SportAir Workshops has teamed up with Lincoln Electric and the Alexander Technical Center to present TIG welding workshops. We have a state-of-the-art welding workshop with 12 professional welding booths. The Lincoln Precision TIG 185 welding unit is used for instruction. You will spend time in a classroom learning the basics of welding.

You will then spend the majority of time in the welding booth learning and practicing the techniques needed to weld 4130 steel plate and tubing as well as aluminum.

Can’t attend these sessions? Additional workshops are scheduled for Frederick and around the country. Check the Workshop Schedule page at: www.sportair.com/schedule.html

If you are interested in registering for these classes or would like more information, please call 1-800-967-5746 or go to www.sportair.com to register online or obtain additional details.

“Smithsonian Day” at the Western NC Air Museum, Hendersonville, NC www.wncairmuseum.com

An informal gathering of vintage and historic aircraft that takes place at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. . 866/286-8738

Skyranch Picnic.
EAA Ch 17 members are invited. Folks are requested to bring a covered dish

Every Third Saturday of the Month: Fly-In and Mountain Flying Seminar at Andrews-Murphy, NC (RHP): Fly into beautiful Andrews, North Carolina nestled in the Smoky Mountains for a great breakfast, good company, and a free lesson on Air Traffic Control and Mountain Flying Basics. These lessons will be given by an authorized instructor and are good for a log book entry. Breakfast will be served hot at 8:00 AM. Classes start at 9:30 AM and seating will be limited to a first come, first serve basis. After the classes, please feel free to browse through the many parts brought in for the Swap Meet…or bring in your own parts to sell.

Come for the food, the atmosphere, and the discounts on fuel… Stay for the Swap Meet and Static Air Show!

Every Third Saturday of the Month: Fly-In and Breakfast at Tullahoma, TN (THA):
Where: Tullahoma Regional Airport Hangar #205
When: 3rd Saturday of each Month, beginning March, 2006
Nonprofit: $5 donation/person requested to cover cost of food
Breakfast served 7:30 to 10am: Sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy, pancakes
For more info: Gary Meuer 931-455-5137 or GBMMoyair@Bellsouth.net