Sep 24th, 2024 - Tom Buttenob's Just Highlander
Tom Buttenob and John Nealon hosted Chapter 42’s September meeting in Meadow Lakes. Tom displayed his beautiful Highlander covered in Oratex. The plane is in the 40 hour test flight period and John reports all is going well with the flight testing. Thanks to all who attended last night, and thanks to Tom and John for hosting the meeting!
Tom's Highlander has the 3-cyl 2007 Yamaha Apex 998 non turbo engine (3 cyl, 10K RPM) with Skytrax 3.41:1 reduction gearbox (must be the Nytro). He has added wing fences, 7-gal header tank, highly modified windows of the Steve Henry variety.
Tom says John recently mounted a Yamaha Apex on his Highlander, as well.
Sep 14th, 2024 - September Breakfast
We had a good turn out at our Chapter breakfast this morning.
Vickie Domke, Ed White, Cliff Belleau, Tom Lawhorn, Andrew Merrill, Mark Frischkorn, Chris Gill, Chuck Hosack, Rick Henry, Bob Lee, Laura Lee
Aug 27th, 2024 - August Meeting - Tom Lawhorn's GlaStar
At tonight's August meeting we enjoyed seeing Tom Lawhorn's beautiful GlaStar. Its engine was run today and it is now ready for the final inspection for its airworthiness tomorrow.
Aug 3rd, 2024 - Young Eagles (YE) Rally @ Merrill Field
Our annual YE Rally @ Merrill Field was outstanding! We flew 37 youth, all returning with great smiles. Thanks to Al, Burke, Jim, and Pete for flying. Thanks to Tom, Cliff, Dave B., Mark F., Heather & Issac (son), and Andrew, for great ground support.
Jul 27th, 2024 - EAA 42 at Merrill Field Hangar Party
Thanks to Paul Rupple and John Nealon for representing Chapter 42 with vigor, knowledge, wisdom, and smiles! This event kicks off an annual open house at MRI, leading to the Field's Centennial Celebration in 2030. Vickie Domke came out, as well.
In the second picture, below, Suellyn Novak and Shawn Miller (Commemorative Air Force, Mike Hunt Alaska Wing) at the far left and right, respectively, join John, Paul, and new Merrill Field Airport Director, Earl Malpass, in front of the CAF's Harvard MK IV.
Jul 21st, 2024 - Tom Lawhorn's GlaStar receives its wings
Congratulations to Tom Lawhorn for getting the wings installed on his GlaStar today!
Beautiful workmanship Tom!
Jun 29th, 2024 - Young Eagles (YE) Rally @ Birchwood
Our annual YE Rally @ Birchwood was great. We flew 9 youth, all returning with great smiles. Thanks to Burke, Ed, Pete, and Wally for flying; thanks to Chuck, Mark, Tom, and Chris for great ground support.
Our next YE Rally will be at Merrill Field, Saturday, August 3rd.
Jun 22nd, 2024 - Chapter BBQ at Bernie's
Chapter 42’s annual BBQ at Bernie’s was a great success. Attendance was good under the blue skies and sunshine. 19 of us enjoyed barbecued burgers and hot dogs along with a nice selection of salads and side dishes. A big thank you to Bernie, Jeanette and their family for hosting this event. We even got the landing gear, engine, and propellor mounted on Bernie’s Hatz biplane!
May 28th, 2024 - May Meeting - Domke Hangar
Vickie and Daniel Domke hosted the Chapter 42 May meeting at their hanger on Merrill Field. Daniel provided great entertainment with his tales of living and running a business in Fairbanks Alaska. Daniel also gave the club a tour of the hanger and his and Vickie’s current project. Thanks for the hospitality, and thanks to all who attended.
Apr 23rd, 2024 - April Meeting @ Lake Hood SimCenter
18 of us enjoyed a marvelous time at the Lake Hood SimCenter. Daniel Mendez (CEO) was a great host, sharing about his background, his formation of the SimCenter & sourcing the sims, expounding on services provided by the new SimCenter, and serving a tasty array of snacks and beverages. If you missed it, check out the SimCenter at www.aksimcenter.com
Apr 20th, 2024 - EAA Chapter Trailer Maintenance
Thanks to all who showed up to perform maintenance on the clubs trailer this past weekend. Bearings were packed, contents were inventoried, trailer was washed inside and out, and we’re ready for our next adventure! All this was done under Spring sunshine at Ed’s hanger in Birchwood.
Chris Gill
Apr 20th, 2024 - Trailer Maintenance Day
6 of us met at Ed White's hangar in Birchwood four about an hour & a half to check tires & bearings, inventory BBQ grill & supplies, inventory banners, and clean the trailer inside & out.
The trailer is roadworthy. We need NOT buy any more cups, plates, napkins, forks, spoons, or knives for at least 1, if not 2 years.
Thanks to all who helped!
Apr 13th, 2024 - April Breakfast
10 of us enjoyed another fine breakfast @ Kava's! Not in pic: Tim, Andrew, and Scott.
