Experimental Aircraft Association – Chapter 55 to host Aviation-Oriented events at Mason Jewett Airport

FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS:

Chapter 55 will host three YOUNG EAGLE AVIATION DAYS; Saturday, June 9; Saturday, July 14; and Saturday, August 11. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Local pilots will be offering area youngsters ages 8 to 17 an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane (weather permitting). These flights are offered FREE of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member pilots and volunteers. Flights will be on a first come, first served basis; approximately 20 minutes in length. A parent or guardian MUST be present or provide a signed permission slip.

Young Eagles Aviation Day is part of the National EAA Young Eagles Program. Local Chapter 55 pilots have flown over 4,000 youngsters from the mid-Michigan area.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:

Ralph Gregus’s Zenith at Mason Jewett Airport 06/07/2013

Chapter 55 will host a Dawn Patrol PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Sunday, June 10 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The “All-U-Can Eat” pancakes will be served with eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Airplane rides will be available for purchase (weather permitting).

MASON AVIATION DAY:

Chapter 55 will host MASON AVIATION DAY on Saturday, August 18th. For breakfast, “All-U-Can Eat” pancakes will be served with eggs, sausage, juice and coffee 7:30am to 11:00am. Then, a Sandwich Lunch (BBQ Pork Sandwiches/Brats/Dogs) will be available from Noon to 2:00pm. Airplane rides will be available for purchase (weather permitting). Many homebuilt, antique, warbird and general aviation aircraft are expected throughout the day, along with a variety of displays and exhibits.

All Chapter 55 events are held at Mason Jewett Airport; Eden Road at Kipp Road (south of the Ingham County Fairgrounds). Admission and parking for all events is FREE. Donations benefit the Newberry Aviation Scholarship Fund.

For more information contact Drew 517-333-4531 or email Vickie@eaa55.org or visit www.EAA55.org