Neither Rain nor………

With two Nor’easters (not just one!) bearing down on us shedding rain and cold temperatures our Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles flights looked to be in jeopardy. We had been hoping to end our season on a high, with a warm, sunny Fall day, attracting fly-ins as well as our loyal locals enjoying our freshly cooked breakfasts, using up the last of our food supplies. When the first of us arrived at 6.30am it was dark, cold and raining heavily. Lights and heat were needed in the hangar, it was cold and damp. Yuk. As more of our members arrived we braced ourselves to get the main doors open, to out into the heavy rain, to get Glenn’s Lancair out, making way for the breakfast tables. With Glenn guarding his beautiful new prop and spinner the Lancair was pushed into the rain. Tables were brought in from the trailer, we positioned these around the two project airplanes in the hangar. Leaving these planes in place seemed to make sense, we anticipated a very low turnout, half the usual tables would likely suffice. The hangar was getting warmer. Our investment in propane gas overhead heaters was clearly working. Grills were fired up, pancake mixture prepared. Sausages were cooked, egg mixture readied. And we waited. But not for long. By 9.15 we had a steady stream of hungry breakfasters arriving, anxious for a hot meal on this cold, wet day. By 9.45 we had a crowd of very satisfied customers enjoying our fabulous food, drinks and ambience. And then we ran out of propane. Our main propane tanks had emptied, aided by faulty gauges. The grills and the hangar chilled as the team worked to solve the problem. Our supplier couldn’t deliver for two hours - too late. The EAA240 team into action, working on contingencies and before long we had grills being fed from cylinders, and just in time as many more hungry customers had just arrived. 240 teamwork saved the day once again! We served 107 breakfasts, collected accolades and appreciation from our satisfied customers and - most importantly - fun was had by all. Chapter 240 does it again! Thanks to all who prepared, cooked and served. Thanks to The Propane Crisis Team! Thanks to all those who cleaned-up and returned the hangar to ‘working condition’. Thanks to all who came for our breakfast….we’ll see you next year! Hot Breakfasts are popular this morning!  Read More →

Busy Day at the Chapter Hangar

Team Work! A strong contingent - our largest to date - were on-hand today to contribute to the work on the PA-22 Restoration Project, and to assist Glenn in fitting his beautiful new propellor to the Lancair. It was a very successful day in many ways, great teamwork, great progress….what a Chapter is all about. Wing Men! Propellor Heads!  Read More →

Board Meeting Notes - October 1st, 2009

EAA Chapter 240 Board Meeting Thursday, October 1st 2009 Attendee’s: Mike Parry, Bill Kelsall, Larry Van Deusen, John Leslie 2010 Elections The meeting agreed to prepare Board Proposals for the four Executive Officer election due in November (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary/Communications) and to present these to the membership through the Election Committee (led by Nate Hauser). The Board will also propose names for the remaining Chapter posts (At Large, Young Eagles, Hangar Manager). Mike will draft and share with Board members. Elections will occur during Novembers meeting, led by Nate. 2010 Hangar Maintenance The meeting discussed the hangar and club-room condition and the need to keep-up with maintenance. We have a fabulous facility, it is in very good condition thanks to the hard work of many. Remaining work includes main-door maintenance and upkeep, finish the kitchen area, finish the bathrooms. John Leslie will work with Phil Lopez to determine the 2010 Hangar Plan and work programs,  and present to the Board for funding and general approval in the November Board meeting Young Eagles - 2010 Program Our YE flights and Kids-Flown numbers have been dropping, while we have added more pilots and aircraft this year. The meeting discussed how to get more kids engaged. John Leslie (with support from Nate) will consider what our 2010 program should be, and present at the next meeting Membership Meetings - Speakers We have meetings covered up the year-end but need recommendations for speakers for our 2010 meetings. Board members agreed to contact potential speakers. Treasury No major changes, accounts remain healthy Membership No report Meeting closed  Read More →