The Chapter Picnic will be Sunday, August 21st.  The event will take place in the usual spot, on the lawn just north of the Golden Wings hanger.

We plan on starting rides at noon and starting lunch at 2 pm. Famous Dave’s is on the menu.

We encourage all members with aircraft to bring them and share a flight experience with our other members.

B-17 Tour Stop and Flyin

July 22, 23, 24 are the dates for EAA’s B-17,

Aluminum Overcast,

Tour Stop at Anoka County Airport.

On July 22 through July 24 the EAA’s B-17, Aluminum Overcast, will be at Anoka County Airport in Blaine, MN.  The Tour Stop and flyin is open to the public and all pilots flying in.  The location is Key Air on the north side of the Airport.  Access is from Radisson Road NE, (County Road 52) for those driving in. Come out and see this magnificent WWII bomber. It is one of only 14 still flying out of the over 12,000 built during WWII. Ground tours are available from $5 for individuals to $15 for families.  Ground Tours are open from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

You may book a flight on the Aluminum Overcast to take place during this Tour Stop.  Mission times are 10:15am until 1:15pm. For information or to make reservations go to https://secure.eaa.org/B17/securejoin_B17.html or e-mail to b17reservations@eaa.org. You may also call them at 1.800.359.6217. Click on the image at the top of the page to go to the EAA’s B-17 site for more information.

We are also going to have a pancake breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8:00am and serving until you are all well fed.  Come out and enjoy Chapter 237’s famous pancakes, sausage and beverage for only $6. PIC flying in will get free breakfast.  Key Air is having a BBQ Saturday afternoon.

This will be the last Tour Stop before Airventure.  The Aluminum Overcast will depart from ANE on Sunday, July 24 to return to Appleton, WI.   On Sunday it is planned, and with the participation of the warbird pilots, that there will be an escort flight from ANE to Oshkosh.  The flight will land at Oshkosh but the B-17 will continue to Appleton.

Warbird Pilots

There will be substantial fuel discounts for those warbird pilots that stop at ANE during the Tour Stop.  We have also made special arrangements for discounted hotel rooms and rental cars.

You can also check out a partially completed RV-6A project that’s for sale.  The wings are 50% complete, tail done, and the fuselage and finish kits are still crated.  Also included are tools including a full commercially made steel jig for fuselage contruction.  Jerry is working on getting additional info.

Social hour starts at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.

The chapter is furnishing meat & dinner rolls, plates, silverware and refreshments. Members should bring side dishes and
desserts.

Teardown & cleanup on 12/21 at 10 a.m.

Free Hot Dogs, Pop and Chips
Meet Chapter Members
Member Projects and Experimental Aircraft Displays

While you’re here you can learn about:
EAA Air academy
EAA Technical Counselors
Chapter 237 Activites
EAA Young Eagles
Tree of Hope (Christmas Toys)
Blaine Aviation Weekend
Private Pilot Ground School
Social Events

We’ll be meeting at the chapter hangar on the South end of the airport next to Golden Wings museum.  See you there!

We plan on starting Old Eagle rides at noon and serving lunch at 2 pm. The Chapter is going to provide the meat and buns. It’s potluck so please bring something to share.

We encourage all members with aircraft to bring them and share a flight experience with our other members.

Some help is needed with setup, starting around 10 A.M.