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Two weeks until Young Eagles Rally 3 OCT

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As of last Saturday night, I am excited to report we already have 10 signed up for YE rides! (I get a daily report from EAA) Ages 8-17 is the only requirement. If you have ridden before bring your log book for additional entries. If you misplaced it we will have new one for you. Spread the word through church, clubs or classes at school. IT’s FREE!!!!! Fingers crossed for great WX October 3rd! Other news: Last week the BMG airport had a show and tell about the progress of airport upgrades and future plans for continued improvements including artist rendering of the new terminal building. I only stopped for a few minutes before I flew out to the monthly meeting of the Indiana Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). It looks like the 6-24 runway will be shortened slightly and narrowed from 100’ wide to 60’. I sure hope they can get an arborist to do some logging to clear the approach for runway 06 and reinstall the PAPI for visual glideslope. In the good news,17-35 will be le...
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Auto GCAS: A Proven Lifesaving Technology

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https://youtu.be/u2Jr9EfjIr4?is=EayRzr1vQHz6UcNI
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EAA Chapters YE 2026 BMG

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EAA650 Young Eagles Oct 3, 2026 National Posting
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Young Eagles Rally 3 October

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We are online, advertising our event! If you have friends or neighbors with kids let them know, registration opens in a few weeks. We will need everyone helping out to make this a great event. We are hoping for props turning at 0900 More info to follow. Lets hope for great weather! Pilots: Richard Frisbee RV-10 Richard Everroad Comanche Tim Sparks Cardinal Tim Porter Skyhawk Eric Best Vashon Ranger Tim Sparks Young Eagle Coordinator…..
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Visiting HDQT

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UPCOMING meeting

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Chapter 650, We will not meet next Saturday (30 Nov 25) as some of our members will be travelling to be with friends and family for Thanksgiving. Our regular Saturday gatherings will resume on 6 Dec 25. A note about upcoming meetings. We have our annual business meeting scheduled for Saturday 13 Dec 25. Please make every effort to attend so we can conduct official business of the chapter. Best wishes to each and everyone for safe travels and enjoyable visits with friends and family. John Spain
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Fwd: Chapter update

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Begin forwarded message: From: Tim Sparks <timsparks35@gmail.com> Date: November 7, 2025 at 14:41:04 EST Subject: Chapter update  If you missed it, three weeks ago Chef Edward prepared a great pot of Chili while we discussed the world affairs at the EAA Chapter 650 HQ.  I added our event on socialflight.com  and were able to attract a fly-in specifically for our event. In addition we posted our announcements at the FBO's and had a pilot from a fractional jet that was waiting the football game come up for a visit.  It was wonderful to see new folks in our midst.  Then your scribe noticed on Socialflight.com destinations nearby. So I arranged and announced to you all about a Friday fly out to Huntingburg (HNB) airport. I called ahead and they confirmed they had a crew car for our use. Two airplanes made the 52 mile flight (non stop)  to HNB. Five of us piled into the crew car for the drive to Jasper for dining at the German restaurant, Schnitzelbank. Gr...
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Second Annual Football Chili Fest

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From: Tim Sparks  Date: October 14, 2025 at 22:46:10 EDT Subject: Second Annual Football Chili Fest  This just in from the EAA Chapter 650 Chef Edward. If you look at Social flight website we are listed there as well. Based on forecasts it is possible that we will be enjoying a sprinkle but we will try and setup outside. Rumor has it there will be a spotted cow sighting from Wisconsin.  It will be a game day decision.  🏈✈️  Wings and Chili Fall Football Tailgate Party  ✈️🏈 Saturday, October 18 th   Activities kick off around  10:00–10:30 AM  — chili cooking will begin then with  coffee as usual . The best chili is made the same way good ol' vintage taildraggers fly —  low and slow!   Meal served around 12:00 PM Enjoy  chili, chicken wings , and plenty of tailgate spirit! Ambient football will be on the TV to set the fall mood.   Freewill  donations are appreciated to help cover meal costs. A  side dish ...
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YE Rally Debrief and Chapter news

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As you already know, John Spain sent out an email right after our Young Eagle Rally event. Thank You all for making this a great event! It was fun to offer rides to the kids here at BMG! 5 Pilots and their airplanes volunteered to give 31free rides to the youth of the area! Our ground volunteers made sure everyone was safely escorted on and off the ramp for this event. Kids were flown and as far as I know no one left disappointed. We did have some technical issues getting up and running the day of the event, but our "Mr. Laptop," Todd Kuebelbeck was able to make it happen. 31 flights! My goal was a safe event and all who wanted to ride did so. At a post event meeting with the airport all they said was "all I saw were smiles!" A flight isn't done until the debrief is complete, this is fundamental to all things in aviation. I would like to have a followup meeting this Saturday (27Sep) at 1000 so we can discuss lessons learned (relearned) from our Rally. If you ha...
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Photos from Dan Scherschel Young Eagles Day September 6, 2025

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YOUNG EAGLES fly with EAA 650 Huge Thanks to ALL   Dan Scherschel was busy taking pictures during the Young Eagles Day at BMG.   
Location: Bloomington, IN, USA
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