Due to the limited response to this particular fly-out we’ll postpone it until later in the season. We’ve notified all pilots and registered passengers.

See you on Saturday for the first Pancake Breakfast of the season!

Clear, blue skies greeted EAA240 aviators as we departed New Garden Flying Field and other local airports for a coordinated 9.15am arrival to KTHV York Pennsylvania airport. Ramp space is tight at York, and members utilized the grass and hangar parking spaces for the NINE aircraft that made-up the EAA240 fleet for the morning.

The Kitty Hawk Restaurant on the airport had reserved a room for us, and we’d advised them that 22 members and family were expected.

In fact we the EAA240 party comprised 26, and extra tables were quickly put in place.

The restaurant offers an extensive menu, and tough choices had to be made!

Over breakfast there was much talk about aviation, aircraft, upcoming events and much more.

We gathered for our traditional group photo before departure.

The EAA240 fleet took to the taxiway and were soon homeward bound. A great trip, and great EAA240 Event.

Many thanks to Brian for his fabulous organization and communication for the trip!

The EAA240 fleet departs York!

More York Trip photo’s and all other EAA240 photo’s are available here, at the EAA240 Photo Repository! Enjoy!

Next trip? The Flying Circus!

Wheels-up from New garden Flying Field will be at 8.30-ish, for arrival at 9.15-ish (no rush!). This short flight of 52 miles, westerly course of 276 looks like being just fine, with good weather forecast – 75dF, winds 270/9, severe clear.

Are you joining us? Need a ride? Have you told us? Email us flyouts@eaa240.org to secure a ride.

York Airport, PA

See you at the EAA240 Hangar at 8am, for seat assigments and ‘check-in’.

And – yes! – we’ll be back in time for the New Garden Flying Field Lunchtime Chicken BBQ!

Weather Forecast for Saturday

Now you can access all of the great articles and photos published on the EAA240 web site and Facebook page easily from your mobile device! Available now for iPhone, iPad and Android devices!

Not a member? No problem – this app is free for everyone.

Thanks to Sandy, John, Chuck and Mike who all were interviewed for the magazine piece, and to Nate, Jimmy and Lucky for the photographs.

Thanks to Hugh for making the press contact.

And thanks to ‘Landenberg Today’ and the Chester County Press for a great article and photographs, and for providing a great community service to the region.

The article can be be viewed online, here

The flight-line soon was packed with a very impressive collection of aircraft of many vintages, type and styles.

Many more photographs here

The food-line soon formed and chili of all flavors, styles, vintages (just like the visiting aircraft) was there for the tasting. Chili’s had been flew in from far-and-wide and were eagerly sampled.

Appetites satisfied it was time to catch-up with old friends, and to walk the growing flight-line. Another treat is to sit or stand alongside the grass landing strip to watch the landing and departing aircraft.

All done, the EAA240 members made their way safety home to N57.

Thanks to Jim and Don for another great grass-roots aviation event.

The 1hr 30 minute (Cirrus) flight ended with a fly down the beach and into KFFA First Flight Airport. The airport is part of the Kitty Hawk State Park, with the beautiful monument in clear view from the airport parking area.

Cirrus and The Monument

We tied down, and called for our two rental cars – Enterprise. What arrived were a car and a Silverado truck! Fun! We loaded-up and drove to the hotel, for check-in.

We decided to tour the local area, and went to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, to see the Hang-Gliding and huge sand dunes. The late afternoon weather was just beautiful.

At the beach-front hotel, Nags Head

Friday evening we enjoyed a Wright Nine dinner at the Colington Cafe, a fabulous restaurant at Nags Head, where the food was delicious and the company even better!

Sunrise – 6.30am – found a few of the Wright Nine on the beach, watching the sun appear from the ocean. We had the company of dolphins too.

Saturday was our full day at the Wright Brothers Museum and First Flight. As we entered the museum the State Rangers met us and, as aviators and EAA240 members,  offered a special close-up view of the Flyer. The protective rope was removed and we were able to inspect – but not touch – the incredible machine.

After the Ranger’s excellent presentation and a tour of the museum we walked the 900 feet of the first, second, third and fourth flights of the two brothers. Very inspiring, to be at the actual location of those critical first steps for aviation.

We then walked to the top of the hill (sand dune) and visited the magnificent Wright Brothers Monument, and a replica of the Flyer located near its base.

Leaving the historic site we opted to tour the beach area and found the local Fishing Pier which, given the excellent weather, was thronging (and moving under the weight) of many locals looking to catch their supper!

After a very full day we dined together at The Lone Cedar, another fabulous meal and great company!

The Wright Nine departed KFFA the next morning, Sunday, taking advantage of yet another great day of weather, though the take-off was into a very blustery and gusting wind, down the runway (020) and which disappeared at 2,000 feet.

All planes returned to New Garden and Chapter 240 without incident, but with many, many giggles, wonderful times and a great aviation adventure completed.

So, we’ve visited the two main aviation history locations in the US – Dayton and now Kitty Hawk First Flight! And had a lot of fun doing it!

Is this a great Chapter, or what??!!

Brigadier General Carol Timmons joined over 90 EAA240 members to present on the Delaware Air National Guard, and her career as a combat pilot, commercial pilot, leader and mentor.

Carol has 34 years of military service, has served in multiple combat zones, and has commanded U.S. forces overseas.  She became a helicopter pilot in the Delaware Army National Guard, flying UH-1 Huey’s, then become a fixed-wing pilot in the Air Force Reserve. She has spent most of her military career piloting C-130 Hercules aircraft, including during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

She has many ‘firsts’, including one of the first female pilot of her unit, one of the first  females to fly in combat, first Brigadier General of the DANG. Her unique progression included Flight Engineer with Pan Am, Army National Guard helo pilot,  commercial pilot. Today, her role at DANG also allows her to fly 10 to 12 days per months as a pilot for United Airways, in 757 and 767′s.

Carol has been inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame.

This hugely accomplished leader held the EAA240 captivated with her presentation and discussion of her aviation experiences, both military and commercial, through 34 years of her career.

More on Carol’s career can be found here.

Meeting held March 24, 2012

Attendance:  Mike Parry, Sandy Walther, Harv Martens, Chuck Shipman, John Leslie, Jimmy Regan, Steve Dooley