Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 968 is
the local arm of the International E.A.A. Organization devoted to
promoting sport aviation including antique and classic aircraft,
home-built and kit aircraft, 'warbirds' , and cutting edge
new-technology aircraft development. Chapter 968 members own classic
and antique airplanes, several members are constructing planes from
kits and from scratch. The Chapter also sponsors and participates in
Rutland and area aviation events including twice yearly fly-in
breakfasts, FAA Safety Seminars, building and maintaining the Lisa Fall
Memorial Fly-In Camp-Site and various local and State transportation
groups.
Members have access to the newly refurbished club room/pilot lounge
including use of the aviation 'library' of instructional and
educational videos and text material. The Chapter holds a business
meeting on the first Tuesday of each month and schedules project visits
and fly-outs, usually on the first Saturday of the month. The schedule
is posted on the web-site <greenmountainflyers.org> and through
periodic e-mail and newsletter updates.
Annual dues are $20 payable prior to the end of the preceding year
(preferably between October Leaf-Peapers Fly-in and years end).
For
new memberships,
Down-load
application
form and mail with your $20 check payable to E.A.A. Chapter 968 to the
address shown.
If you don't know whether your membership is current,
Check here.
2011
NOTICE: KRUT's new flight school ,
"Green Mountain Flight
Training" is offering members of EAA 968 discounted rates on
flight instruction. They will give 20% off the rate for dual, not
including aircraft rental. This applies to all instruction, BFR's etc.
For detailed information contact Zach Miller at 518-260-2159 or
Paul Carroccio at 802-379-7089
September 24: CAMEL'S HUMP B-24 HIKE AND TOUR..
Canceled -
Look for rescheduled date next spring.
November sometime: An FAA Safety Meeting with 'Wings'
reward. Topic is TBD, please send your suggestions to Peter
Fisk.
EAA Chapter 968
Membership Aircraft
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Peter Fisk:
1948 Cessna 140 Seats 2, Gross wgt 1450
lbs
Cruise -90mph on a good day Range - 350-400 miles
FOR SALE, see "AIRCRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE" below
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Bob Dean:
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1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC: Owned by club
members;
Mark Hamilton
Ralph Burt
Eric Richardson
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Bud Seaman kit Fisher biplane
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Rich Brown Hatz Biplane
Successfully Flown, and is now in the test phase.
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Rich Brown Stinson
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Mark Wood
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Pete Laframboise of New Haven started building
his RV7-A in January of
2005. It was completed in September of 2008. He made his
first flight
on October 11, 2008. It is powered by an IO-360, has Hartzell C/S
prop, glass panel consisting of Dynon primary flight instruments and
engine instruments. Avionics are Garmin com, transponder, and 496
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Ralph and Joan Burt
RidgeRunner II Kit, manufactured by Rocky Mountain Wings LLC
Project has been completed and flown.
The Plane is a single place with tubing and fabric
construction. The Engine is a Rotax 503 50hp with dual carbs and
oil injection.
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Chuck Pace's Cardinal
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Richard Labarre's & Paul Bessler's Quickie
2 project before restoration.
The engine is a Revmaster R-2100D and is in the process of
being upgraded from 65hp to 80hp. The new displacement is
2165cc’s with a
lot of new and upgraded goodies.The panel isn’t finished but a good
start.
We are now on the downhill side of things, and hope to have
the Q2 back to Middlebury for taxi test’s and engine break-in.
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FLY-INs and OPEN-SHOP PICTURES
October 7 Leafpeeper Fly In Breakfast
Picture
