I am sure all of us are glad 2020 is behind us. Although it will probably be mid year before we are all back to some semblance of normalcy. I am definitely looking forward to meeting you all once again in person.

I would like to welcome the new members that joined us last year: J Faigant Rick Farrell Bill Hinton Gary Jamieson (was a member previously in 2015) David Karalunas (was a member previously in 2017) Asia McKnight Scott McEwen Martin Rhett Paul Rupple Scott Selzer (was a member previously in 2018) John Tomsic Kristina Votaw Steve Willis

Where ever you are in your aviation journey, I am glad you have decided to be part of ours. Aviation is why we get together but it really is about the people, aviation people are the best and I am looking forward to learning your story.

The board of directors is always looking for ideas for meetings and what the members are interested in. You can email me directly with ideas or suggestions.

Regards Tom Lawhorn Chapter president tomlawhorn@gci.net

Where: Zoom meeting

The board of directors meeting will be Wednesday January 6th at 7:pm via zoom. As usual all chapter members are welcome to attend.

To attend click on the link below

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We’ll see you there.

Where: Zoom meeting

It has been suggested that we have more than just one gathering a month since we are doing it virtually. I am at that point in the Glastar build that I need order the instrument panel and need to make some decisions. I will be soliciting advice on what would be your ideal panel, on a budget. I know it is easy to spend more than $50,000. on a panel. My goal is less than $25,000. Bring your ideas for a day VFR panel and help spend my $.

This Tuesday at 7pm

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See you then. Tom Lawhorn Chapter president

The chapter has a set of scales that chapter members can use to weigh there aircraft. Since we no longer have an FBO that is paying to keep the scales certified, the board has decided to charge a small fee for the use of the scales to offset the biannual calibration/ certification cost. For chapter members the rental fee is $50. Non-chapter members can rent the scales for $100. Non-chapter members can join the chapter for $24. And then rent the scales for $50, saving $26.

We hope most people won’t mind the fee in order to have certified scales at our disposal.

Where: Webinars

EAA.ORG is hosting national hombuilders week. January 26-30 with free webinars all day each day. Be sure to go to the national website to see the available webinars and to register.

Saturday January 30th 2021

Where: Zoom

Join us for the regularly scheduled chapter meeting with Rob Stapleton co-hosting at the ACME Cub hangar showing all the different projects they are working on. With an update on the Airman’s Association Cub raffle airplane. At 7pm on Tuesday January 26th

Topic: Thomas Lawhorn's Zoom Meeting Time: Jan 26, 2021 07:00 PM Alaska

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See you there!

Where: Zoom Meeting

Join us via Zoom for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. We will talk about aviation and maybe do some Chapter business. As always, all Chapter 42 members are invited and encouraged to Thomas Lawhorn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Thomas Lawhorn's Zoom Meeting Time: Feb 3, 2021 07:00 PM Alaska

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Tom has his engine mounted and is starting to fit all the engine accessories. He's also making some cabin interior pieces. Looking good Tom!!

Where: Zoom Meeting

Please join us for a zoom presentation by Speaker John M. Dahlen

Alaska Airmen’s Association’s US/Russia Liaison

An audio-visual review of the Alaska Airmen’s Association’s 2019 VFR flight from Alaska to the Russian Far East will be presented. Plans currently underway for another flight this summer will also be discussed, including information on how to join the flight if you act quickly. The permit process and other documents required to complete such a flight, whether with a group or individually, will be introduced. Russia allows at least some U.S. experimental aircraft to operate in Russian airspace! This will be an info-packed ZOOM presentation about a unique bucket-list flight adventure that relatively few pilots in the world have ever completed … yet! Come join us Tuesday evening, February 23rd. Sign up A link to the Zoom webinar will be e-mailed to you for logging on. Abstract:​Brief on upcoming VFR group fly-out from Nome to Provideniya (270 nm), Chukotka, Russia. 4 days.

Chapter Zoom Meeting - Topic: Thomas Lawhorn's Zoom Meeting Time: Feb 23, 2021 07:00 PM Alaska

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Where: Zoom Meeting

Join us via Zoom for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. We will talk about aviation and maybe do some Chapter business. As always, all Chapter 42 members are invited and encouraged to

Topic: Thomas Lawhorn's Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 3, 2021 07:00 PM Alaska

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Where: Zoom Meeting

Chapter Zoom Meeting - Topic: Thomas Lawhorn's Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 23, 2021 07:00 PM Alaska

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EarthX FAA-Approved TSO-Certified Lithium Starter & Backup Batteries – Zoom Speaker: Reg Nicoson, Founder and CTO, EarthX Lithium Batteries

Bio: Reg Nicoson is the founder and chief technology officer at EarthX Lithium Batteries. He received an EE degree and worked for many years in corporate America in product development. Reg is very excited about advancements in technology and the benefits this achieves. EarthX is the first company in history to achieve an FAA approved 12V certified lithium battery, which also qualifies him as a top expert in the field of Lithium Iron Phosphate battery technology.

Abstract: The presentation is designed to help educate users on the pro’s and con’s of using a lithium battery in aircraft and to present facts vs. fiction on the topic. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions!

Join us for a chance to get honest technical information, and ask questions from the engineer involved.

Where: Zoom Meeting

Join us via Zoom for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. We will talk about aviation and maybe do some Chapter business. As always, all Chapter 42 members are invited and encouraged to attend. Thomas Lawhorn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Thomas Lawhorn's Personal Meeting Room

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