The Fabricator

This will be Joe Schumacher’s 15th year coordinating the daily air shows at AirVenture, and so far, from the looks of things, 2009 is shaping up to be one of the best ever.

Aluminum Overcast, EAA’s restored B-17 bomber, returns to the sky on Friday, April 3 in Chino, Calif., the first stop of nearly 60 planned for the 2009 “Salute to Veterans” national tour.

Note: EAA Chapter 90 presents this solely for informational purposes.  This does not constitue an endorsement of either side of any disputes that may be happening at the Modesto Airport.
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Well, I thought I’d never have to write this email, but it is inevitable; Modesto Flight Center cannot sustain in the current economy. As such, we [...]

EAA’s regulatory affairs representatives are urging the EAA community not to relent in opposing the Transportation Security Administration’s proposed security requirements for operating large aircraft.

Termination of satellite monitoring of 121.5 MHz ELTs will happen in under a month.  Are you ready?
 On 1 February 2009, the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization (U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). Pilots flying aircraft equipped with 121.5 MHz ELTs after that date will have to depend on pilots [...]

Every day there is more progress on the restrooms behind the Chapter Hangar. Plumbing pipes are in, electrical wiring complete, roof is on, siding in on, doors are hung (mostly)! As you can see below septic tank is on the ground.Dennis dug the hole on Saturday, the septic tank arrived on Monday and Gary had [...]

YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT RALLY
SATURDAY March 14, 2009
Area young people ages 8-17 who have never flown in a small airplane will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, March 14, 2009, as Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Chapter 90 hosts a Young Eagle Flight Rally at Oakdale Airport.
The rally is part of the EAA [...]

The “Jokers Flying Wild” Poker run will be April 11, 2009! Check back soon for more details!

Wow, I am amazed at the turn out for our first chapter meeting in 2009. We had over 40 people show up. That is more than double the size of our largest attendance in 2008. Why you ask? I believe it there are a lot of reasons. First the board made an effort to call [...]

Ed Dywer snapped this picture of the “Oakdale” and “122.8″ at midfield. Our chapter members are responsible for painting these markings a few weeks ago. Thanks guys and thanks Ed for the picture.