Nut Tree Airport Young Eagles
 Nut Tree Airport (VCB)

E.A.A. CHAPTER 1230 &
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
 
This month we feature pilot Duke Schoell who flew his 400th Young Eagle on May 17th. Thanks Duke!! (more below)
YOUNG EAGLES - A program that introduces young people aged 8 through 17 to aviation.  Experimental Aircraft Association pilots fly at the Nut Tree Airport each third Saturday or on other days when announced.  The flights usually take about 20-30 minutes and are free of charge.  Passengers are urged to arrive early as we fly on a first come first served basis.  All passengers must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian to complete application forms and releases.

Young Eagles 2008 Rallies are Fun for All

Our Young Eagles Rallies during 2008 have been wonderful days for about 300 young people.  The days begin with a pilot briefing at 7:30am at the Nut Tree County Conference Room.  The weather is usually good and we arrive to find at least 15 to 20 youngsters excited about the prospects of flying.  Jerry Gordon  and Howard Gunn are always present with 7 or 8 of the other Tuskegee Airmen volunteers, who always keep the system running smoooothly.  Several EAA 1230 members are also on hand to take photographs and print pictures for each pilot.  Safety and ground control are important tasks that the EAA1230 members attend to. Duncan Miller and his gang (Martha & Tim) help each Saturday  with the hospitality hanger.  There you will find  donuts, hot cofffee and hot chocolate , cookies and a tour of the Nut Tree Airport's own "Aircraft Museum".  Come out and have some fun at your local Nut Tree Airport. 


Our Pilots, Mike Hederick, Duke Schoell , Dave Aronson,Tom Bucci, Kim and Kevin Nish, are very busy during this Young Eagles season.  These pilots and others have been at most of our Young Eagles Days and deserve a big applaus.  All Flights are free to the public.  Expenses are paid by the pilots.  Our next Young Eagles day will be July 19, 2008 

SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS

E.A.A. 1230 - The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association.  A group of about 40 individuals who are also members of the World Wide EAA organization based in OshKosh Wisconsin.   The E.A.A. currently has nearly 200,000 members world wide.  For more information about the organization you can click the EAA link to the right.

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - The Lee. A. Archer Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen is based at Travis Air Force Base.

 

MAY 17, 2008 - NINE PILOTS FLY 74 - DUKE SCHOELL PASSES 400 YOUNG EAGLES FLOWN!

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PICTURES FOR MAY 17,2008 YOUNG EAGLES RALLY

April 19, 2008 - Over 60 Young Eagles were flown by our volunteer pilots.  Our photographer was Ward Marsh.

 

March 15, 2008 - About 25 Young Eagles braved the cloudy day and were flown by some brave pilots. Our first Young Eagle day for 2008.  Our pilots,  Dave Aronson,  Mike Hederick, Tom Bucci flew.   Photos to follow

 

September 22, 2007 - 26 Young Eagles flown on a windy and overcast morning.  By 10:40am we had to limit flights to smaller aircraft flying at lower altitudes.  We had a great time!
     

      Kevin Nish gives preflight instructions.

 

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