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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.

Down-load application form and mail with your $20 check payable to E.A.A. Chapter 968 to the address shown.
EAA Chapter 968 Membership Aircraft

Peter Fisk, Chapter President:
1948 Cessna 140   Seats 2,   Gross wgt 1450 lbs   
Cruise -90mph on a good day   Range - 350-400 miles
This was the first plane I ever owned, Last fall it came on the market so I own it again.

Bob Dean:

1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC:  Owned by club members;
Mark Hamilton
Lee Morelli
Ralph Burt

Bud Seaman kit Fisher biplane

Rich Brown biplane

Jeff  Bergquest J3 Piper Cub

Mark Wood

Pete Laframboise RV 7-A
Pete also ownes a Piper Archer

Ralph and Joan Burt
RidgeRunner II Kit, manufactured by Rocky Mountain Wings LLC
Project has continued for the last 4 years and should finish this summer.
The Plane is a  single place with tubing and fabric construction.  The Engine is a Rotax 503 50hp with dual carbs and oil injection.

FLY-INs and OPEN-SHOP PICTURES
October 7 Leafpeeper Fly In Breakfast Picture
January 28 Project Review at Ralph Burt's House Pictures
March 25 Project Review of Pete Laframboise's RV-7A Pictures Dec 2006 Progress Update Pictures
April 29 Breakfast at Rutland Pictures
November 2006 at Rutland - Rich Brown Project Pictures
January 2007 at the Burts Pictures
February 2007 at Bud Seamans Pictures
June 16, 2007 Taildragger's Rendezvous Fly-In Breakfast Pictures
January 2008 at Bud Seamans Pictures
February 2008 at Pete LaFramboise open shop Pictures
April 2008 at Mark Wood open shop Pictures

SPORT PILOT TRAINING
The Sugarbush Soaring Association in Warren, Vermont now has a "Special Light Sport Aircraft" (SLSA) and CFIs for Sport Pilot training.  Check their Web site for details sugarbushsoaring.com

EAA Technical Counselors

Pete LaFramboise is an EAA Technical Counselor.  Find out how he can help you with your Aircraft projects or problems at
http://www.eaa.org/techcounselors/


Event Schedule
2008

May 23:  Lisa Fall Camp Site Opens for season.
 
June 14:  (Rain date 15) Taildragger Rendezvous Fly-in.
 
June 18-22:  Cessna Pilot's Association gathering at RUT

October 4:  Leaf Peeper Fly-in.

Soon there will be the first of many meetings of a Technical Advisory Committee to discuss future runway expansion. Contact Airport Manager Tom Trudeau if you are interested in participating.


AIRCRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE
David Welch, e-mail  welch.dd@gmail.com
40 hp Continental engine for sale.  In storage.  Logs available. $1000.  Ferrisburg, Vermont.

Jeff Bergquist at 802-773-9267:
Hangar for sale at RUT. T-hangar in Mountain Tee's Condo. On east ramp, 40' Wilson door, south facing.


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