Experimental Aircraft Association

CHAPTER 17 – KNOXVILLE

Next Event: Monthly Gathering at McGhee Tyson 510 Center October 2nd at 6pm.
EAA Chapter 17’s mission is the promotion of education in aeronautics, flying safety, navigation, amateur or homebuilt aircraft, antique aircraft restoration and construction, and related aero-sciences. To foster aviation, education, and progress in light aircraft development and other closely related phases of aviation. And to maintain a non-profit cooperative association to obtain instruction and education in aviation.
Since 2019, the Skyranch Youth Aviation Program has aimed to teach youth aviation skills and teamwork to create the next generation of aviators. Our chapter has enjoyed a close relationship with and is heavily invested in the success of this program.

Events & Activities

We are a very active group with a ton of fun activities going on all the time.  We welcome visitors to all our events.

Young Eagles

Experience the thrill of flight!  Click here to register as a youth, volunteer or pilot for our next Young Eagles Flight.

Membership

Join Chapter 17 of the Experimental Aircraft Association today.

Find Out What We’re Up To

Each month, we publish a Chapter 17 newsletter with news, announcements and interesting articles. Subscribe today!

You can also download PDF versions of our monthly newsletter by clicking below.

<div class=”newsletter-grid-container”>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/01-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”January 2018 Newsletter”>January 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/02-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”February 2018 Newsletter”>February 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/03-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”March 2018 Newsletter”>March 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/04-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”April 2018 Newsletter”>April 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/05-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”May 2018 Newsletter”>May 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/06-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”June 2018 Newsletter”>June 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/07-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”July 2018 Newsletter”>July 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/08-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”August 2018 Newsletter”>August 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/09-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”September 2018 Newsletter”>September 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”October 2018 Newsletter”>October 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/11-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”November 2018 Newsletter”>November 2018</a></div>
<div class=”newsletter-link”><a href=”https://eaa17.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/12-2018_Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” alt=”December 2018 Newsletter”>December 2018</a></div>
</div>

Our Board of Directors

George Douglas

George Douglas

Chapter President

president@eaa17.org

Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith

Vice President

vicepresident@eaa17.org

Linwood Stevenson

Linwood Stevenson

Treasurer

treasurer@eaa17.org

Gary Picou

Gary Picou

Secretary, Editor, & Publisher

secretary@eaa17.org

Jerry Depew

Jerry Depew

Board Member

John Haynes

John Haynes

Board Member

Jimmy Hunt

Jimmy Hunt

Board Member

Greg Long

Greg Long

Safety Officer, Board Member

safety@eaa17.org

Gordon Meyer

Gordon Meyer

Board Member

Sam Robinson

Sam Robinson

Board Member

Mark Scheuer

Mark Scheuer

Board Member

Alex Shore

Alex Shore

Board Member

Young Eagles, Tech Counselors, & Web Team

Roger Cosh

Roger Cosh

Young Eagles Coordinator

Jim Auman

Jim Auman

Flight Advisor, Tech Counselor, & Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR)

techcounselor@eaa17.org

Max Burnett

Max Burnett

Tech Counselor

techcounselor@eaa17.org

Marvin McGraw

Marvin McGraw

Flight Advisor & Tech Counselor

techcounselor@eaa17.org

John Tierney

John Tierney

Tech Counselor

techcounselor@eaa17.org

Matthew Everett

Matthew Everett

Webmaster

webmaster@eaa17.org