EAA Chapter 2 Calendar of Events
Event dates, times, topics and locations subject to change.
Updated 09/14/2018
VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Sweet Aviation - 6 PM
Initial gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC
scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and
Sweet Aviation.
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7 PM
Come early (6:30 PM) for a light meal (chili or sloppy joes, veggies, chips, dessert) and to visit with
fellow Chapter members. A small donation for the meal would be appreciated. Then enjoy a presentation by Lowell Farrand,
pioneer test pilot for the first powered parachute, who has been dubbed the “go to”
guy when it comes to testing and consulting on homebuilt aircraft. Lowell, recipient of numerous
aviation awards, will elaborate on his lifetime of aviation experiences. He will bring copies of his
recent book,
God, Me and Those Flying Machines as told to Becky McLendon. You will not want to miss this one!
Annual EAA Chapter 2 Banquet
Brotherhood Mutual - 6 PM
Member Recognition, awards, short presentations from Air Academy Scholarship recipients, and pot-luck dinner. Please enter through the front entrance.
Table service and beverages will be provided. Chapter 2 board members will provide the main course dishes.
Last names A-L please bring a side dish and M-Z please bring a dessert.
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7 PM
"Airplanes, engines, and aeronautical engineering" with William G. "Bill" Meyers.
Bill has taught courses in jet engines, worked at Pratt & Whitney, and has spent many years in and around aviation, airports and airplanes such as
Cessnas, Pipers, Beavers, Otters, and a KC-135 refueling A-10s. Though he comes with the title of "engineer" he promises to avoid going too deep
into the technical stuff and to keep it relevant.
VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Sweet Aviation - 6 PM
Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC
scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and
Sweet Aviation.
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7 PM
Note: Change of location!
Due to some unavoidable circumstances the April 13 EAA Chapter 2 gathering WILL NOT be held at
DeKalb County Airport as previously planned. Instead, EAA Chapter 2 will meet at the regular
gathering place, IVY Tech Aviation Center, at 7:00 PM. We will view some of the Chapter Video series,
get updates on coming events, and have some social time. Light snacks will be served.
VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Sweet Aviation - 6 PM
Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC
scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and
Sweet Aviation.
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7 PM
Join us for an interesting presentation on soaring. The presentation will include such topics as types of gliders, launch methods, soaring
techniques, landings, contesting, obtaining a glider rating , and glider ownership. Several members of the Kendallville Soaring Club will be in
attendance to answer questions. These glider folks have varied experiences in glider ownership, homebuilt gliders, instructing, and contesting.
EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 9 AM to 1 PM
Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17.
Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6 PM
EAA Chapter 2 cookout at Smith Field airport. The chapter will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, & beverages.
Please bring a side dish or desert to share. Note that this event starts at 6 PM, one hour earlier than our normal gatherings.
Park at the main terminal building.
EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 9 AM to 1 PM
Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17.
Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).
EAA Chapter 2 Pancake Breakfast Fly-in/Cruise-in
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 7 AM to 11 AM
Fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast fundraiser for EAA Air Academy
candidates. Food provided by IHOP! $7.00 donation for pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee.
Airplanes and classic cars will be on display. Come join us for a great breakfast at historic Smith Field!
IMC/VMC Club Gathering
Sweet Aviation - 6 PM
Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC
scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and
Sweet Aviation.
Monday
July 23
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Sunday
July 29
EAA 2 Oshkosh Dinner
Roxy Tailwind Cafe - 6 PM
Enjoy an informal dinner with your fellow Chapter 2 members at Oshkosh 2018! We'll meet at the Roxy Tailwind Cafe (formerly Ace's Cafe),
just south of the Homebuilder's workshop building, following the daily airshow. There is no need to RSVP.
This is a buy-your-own dinner so you can order whatever you'd like from their menu. We will try to hold down a corner spot.
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Karl's Workshop - 407 East Till Road, Ft. Wayne, IN - 7 PM
Metal working demonstration with Karl Utterback. Karl built and pilots a Mustang II which Chapter 2 visited while it
was under construction many years ago. Since then he has continued improving his skills in metal work, shaping wheel
fairings and other parts for his plane and others. Come out for this intriguing demonstration and maybe even try your hand at it.
EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 9 AM to 1 PM
Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17.
Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).
Husted Pancake Breakfast Fly-in
Husted Field in Hicksville, OH - 8 AM to 10 AM
This is a fly-in/drive-in event at Husted Field which features a
3000 foot grass runway just north of Hicksville, OH. Directions will be in the August
newsletter. We thank Dean Husted and his family for inviting us to their home for this great event!
Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badges
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 9 AM to 12 PM
Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge event at Smith Field. EAA Chapter 2 will be providing Young Eagles flights to the participating troops.
EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 9 AM to 1 PM
Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17.
Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).
IMC/VMC Club Gathering
Sweet Aviation - 6 PM
Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC
scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and
Sweet Aviation.
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Geiger's Hangar (206E) at Huntington Municipal Airport
Junior and Jerilyn Geiger have invited us to their hangar for the September gathering. We will have dinner at 6 PM followed by a
presentation topic at 7 PM. The presentation will be The American Gem Primary Glider Training for Kids. Hamburgers, brats, buns, condiments,
plates, table service and drinks will be provided. Please
bring a side dish, salad, or desert to share. This event will be held rain or shine
and carpooling is encouraged.
Husted Fall Fly-in
Husted Field in Hicksville, OH - 12 PM to 4 PM
This event will be held in the woods at the north end of the runway.
Feel free to bring a dish to share and a lawn chair is also recommended. Hot dogs and brats will be provided.
Husted Field features a 3000 foot grass runway just north of Hicksville, OH. We thank the Husted family for inviting us to their home for another great fly-in!
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7 PM
This month, EAA 2 member Brian Thomas will give an update on the Zenith Cruzer he is building. He will bring some parts, photos, and a good discussion of the building process for this two place, high wing light sport plane.
EAA Chapter 2 Chili Lunch Fly-in/Cruise-in
Hangar 2 at Smith Field Airport - 11 AM to 2 PM
EAA Chapter 2's annual chili lunch, served with all the fixings. Only $7 donation per person at Historic Smith Field!
EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7 PM
Chapter leadership elections will be held. We will then have a movie night featuring the great Bob Hoover documentary
Flying the Feathered Edge.
IMC/VMC Club Gathering
Sweet Aviation - 6 PM
Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC
scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and
Sweet Aviation.
EAA 2 Christmas Party
Hoosier Air Museum - 6 PM
Annual Chapter 2 Christmas Party Pot-Luck Dinner at the
Hoosier Air Museum
at the DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB) in Auburn, IN. Please bring a dish to share. Table service and beverages will be provided. Chapter 2 board members will provide the
main course dishes. Last names A-L please bring a dessert and M-Z please bring a side dish.
The standard day and time for EAA Chapter Two 'Gatherings' is the second
Friday of each month at 7 PM at the Ivy Tech Aviation Center at 405 W Cook Road in Fort Wayne, IN.
However, there are instances when we hold events off-field as well. Be sure to check the
current Newsletter or the calendar each month for that month's
actual gathering location!
Next IMC/VMC Club Gathering: November 14, 2018
at 6:00 PM at Smith Field Airport.
Be sure to check the
Online Bulletin Board for upcoming area fly-ins and events!
Write to us at:
EAA Chapter 2
429 E Dupont Rd. #183
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
