EAA Chapter 17 - East Tennessee

Chapter 17 Monthly Gathering
2018-07-02 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
EAA Chapter 17 Monthly Chapter Gathering.

At our July 2nd meeting, we will break down the success of the B-17 Tour financially, as well as the WWII History, and the many veterans from this era that we got to meet.
Remember that our social time now starts at 6 PM with the meeting starting at 6:30 PM and ends at 8:30 PM. Our chapter will provide the main dish and refreshments as usual, and we welcome you to bring your favorite deserts to share. See you next Monday July the 2nd

B-17G Aluminum Overcast Tour
2018-06-22 08:00 - 2018-06-24 17:00 | TAC Air-Knoxville, 2343 W General Aviation Dr., Alcoa, 37701, United States
Climb aboard the EAA’s B-17G Aluminum Overcast for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in on of the World War II’s most vital aircraft.
Flights are available at McGhee-Tyson Airport from 10am to 5pm, June 22nd-24th, 2018.
Signup online at: www.B17.org

GROUND TOURS (2-5pm, June 22, 23 & 24)
Individuals $10
Families $20
Veterans/Active Duty Military FREE
Children 8 & under with paid adult FREE
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE (10am – 5pm, June 22, 23, 24)
EAA Members $435
Non Members $475

The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice.
You’re now invited to relive that story on a historic flight aboard the EAA’s beautifully restored B-17 Flying Fortress, Aluminum Overcast.
More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to the past and is the most iconic image of World War II.
Today, it serves as a tribute to those known as the greatest generation: the bold men and women who built and served on the heavy bombers in the 1940s.
Relive the story. Join the flight.
Buy your flight tickets today.
We graciously thank Tempest for helping to keep the B-17 flying. All ticket proceeds support the Experimental Aircraft Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing The Spirit of Aviation with everyone. Our tour stops are hosted by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the B-17’s stories.
Questions? Call 800-359-6217.

Learn more about EAA Chapter 17’s Young Eagles Program at: https://eaa17.org/young-eagles-program/

AEROMART Flymarket at Tullahoma (KTHA)
2018-06-09 08:00 - 2018-06-10 18:00 | KTHA, 807 WILLIAM NORTHERN BLVD., TULLAHOMA, TN, 37338, United States
Buy Sell or Trade your Old Parts. Seller Spots only $5.
Bring your own trailer, tables, booths, floor mats etc. to display your parts.
You sell, no consignments or fees.
Parts Dealers – Food Vendors Invited
Set UP on Ramp in-front of WWII Hgr.
The Aeromart is sponsored by the volunteers of the EAA Chapter 458 Contact Gary Meuer 931-571-1166 moyair@lighttube.net

June Chapter 17 Gathering
2018-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Join us June 4th at 6:00 PM at McGhee Tyson 510 Center for the Monthly Gathering of Chapter 17. See your newsletter for more information.

Cookout at Deerfield Airpark [TN44]
2018-05-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Deerfield Resort [TN44], 1235 DEERFIELD WAY, LAFOLLETTE, TN, 37766, United States
Chapter 17 has been invited back to Deerfield airpark for a cookout.
Several of us flew In for it last year. They are having it a 5pm in case we have to hold the Young Eagles event in the morning due to rain out May 12.

Young Eagles Rally - May 12, 2018
2018-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | DKX (Downtown Island Airport, Knoxville, TN), 2701 Spence Pl, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
EAA Chapter 17 will hold a Young Eagles Rally May 12, 2018 at Knoxville Downtown Island Airport.
(Rain Date May 26)
If you’re between the ages of 8 and 17 come take a free flight and see what real pilots do on the ground and in the air.

Chapter 17 Monthly Gathering at TYS 510 Center
2018-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Join Chapter 17 for the monthly gathering.

Sun n Fun 2018 International Fly-in and Expo
2018-04-10 - 2018-04-15 | Lakeland Florida Airport, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33811, United States

April Chapter Gathering at TYS 510 Center
2018-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Join Chapter 17 for the monthly gathering.
GREG LONG will talk about his Velocity upgrades.
JOHN HAYNES and LINWOOD STEVENSON have purchased an RV6-A and will be showing pictures and sharing information on how they formed their partnership, their Pre-Buy inspection and Transition Training.
Meet at Mc Ghee Tyson airport, 510 Center building, 2950 Airfield Service Dr. Alcoa 37701 (near the Hilton Hotel and airport terminal parking) Arrive at 6:30 PM for refreshments and meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

March 2018 Chapter 17 Gathering
2018-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
TBA

February 2018 Chapter 17 Gathering
2018-02-05 18:30 - 20:30 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
For February's meeting Paul Mercandetti will be sharing his visit to last summer's Paris Airshow where he arrived in a Swift aircraft .

Jim Roberts, who also is a Swift owner, will be talking about his days as a U2 pilot during his USAF days.

Both will be discussing the Swift aircraft and the Swift Museum.

EAA Chapter 17 Annual Luncheon w/ Guest Speaker, AOPA Head, Mark Baker
2017-11-11 11:30 - 16:00 | TBD
Save the DATE!
Join EAA Chapter 17 for the annual gathering, with special guest, Mark Baker, president of AOPA, representing 200,000 pilots.

Fly by Night - AOPA Air Safety Institute FREE Seminar
2017-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Clayton Homes Corp. Office, 5000 Clayton Road, Maryville, TN, 37804, United States
Join AOPA ASI At Clayton Homes, Thursday Oct. 12, 2017
All nights are not created equal. Especially in light aircraft, flying after dark comes with real trade-offs. Smooth air, better performance, and stunning views are great—but they’re offset by trickier landings, invisible terrain, and limited emergency options. So what’s the key to staying safe after sundown?
ASI’s new seminar looks at night flying from a risk management perspective. Using decades of accident data, we identify common problems and recommend the best ways to avoid them. Along the way, we talk about:

Requirements for pilots and aircraft
Unique flight planning considerations
Why all nights are not created equal
Things that can take you by surprise

October Chapter 17 Monthly Gathering
2017-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Roger and Juliet Cox talking about flying to the Bahamas

Chapter 17 Annual Fly-in & Cookout
2017-09-24 13:00 - 18:00 | DKX (Downtown Island Airport, Knoxville, TN), 2701 Spence Pl, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Fly-in | Cookout | Plane Rides | Special Guest: Brian Lloyd of Project Amelia Earhart
We will be holding our first Annual Fly-In and Cookout at Down Town island airports Hangar ( DKX ) Sunday at 1pm September 24th. Our Chapter will provide the main dish and we would like members to bring a dish to pass. This could include salads, beans, potato salad, other side dishes, and deserts. Please contact George Douglas at 321-663-5391 or george@oilhelp.com with what you plan to bring.
We plan to offer airplane rides for anyone wanting to take a local flight and pilots swapping rides in others airplanes. We also have a special speaker, Brian Lloyd, who recently flew his Mooney around the world following Amelia Earhart’s anniversary of her attempt. Go to www.projectameliaearhart.org to get more info on his historic flight.

NO SEPTEMBER GATHERING - LABOR DAY-
2017-09-04 | TN
There will not be a regular gathering in September, due to the meeting date falling on Labor Day.

See you October 2nd!

Board of Directors Meeting
2017-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Chop House Restaraunt, 9700 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Open to all members, the leadership of Chapter 17 will meet at 6 PM, Tuesday August 22, at Chop House, 9700 Kingston Pike (Near Pellissippi).

Annual RSAT (Runway Safety Action Team) meeting at TYS
2017-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 | MKAA Board Room TYS Terminal, 2055 Alcoa Hwy,, Alcoa, TN, 327701, United States
EAA Chapter 17 members are invited to attend the annual RSAT (Runway Safety Action Team) meeting, to be held on 8-10-17 at 0900-1000 in the MKAA Board Room (terminal 3rd floor). MKAA is hosting the meeting, on behalf of the TYS Tower manager who will be on hand to review runway safety topics, past runway incursions/deviations, and challenges to our airport movement area operations. This is your chance to learn and interact with Tower staff and airport users, and bring questions or suggestions for improving airfield safety.

If you park in the terminal garage, enter the lower or upper level, and take the elevator to the third floor. Bring your parking ticket and we will validate it for free parking. I hope you can attend, and look forward to seeing you on the 10th.
Thank you,
Jim Roberts, Director of Airfield Operations
Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
865-342-3032

August 7 Chapter 17 Gathering
2017-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
This month meet at the McGhee-Tyson Building 510.

EAA AirVenture 2017
2017-07-24 - 2017-07-30 | Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI, 54902, United States

No July Chapter 17 Gathering - July 3, 2017
2017-07-03 | TN
Because of the holiday we will not have a monthly get together in July. See you at AirVenture!

Rough River (2i3) Fly-out (Cancelled due to Weather)
2017-06-24 | Rough River State Park, KY, 450 Lodge Rd, Falls of Rough, KY, 40119, United States
NOTICE: We are expecting stormy weather for this date and have decided to cancel for now.

This event is an opportunity to fly, or drive, to a great destination, have a great lunch and great conversation. It is open to anyone, Chapter 17 members and others. It is about 200 miles from Knoxville in west central Ky. Camping is optional. But highly recommended.
-detailed info can be accessed on: parks.ky.gov. Phone number is 800-325-1713 or 270-257-2311.
-last we heard, Lodge was full, or nearly full, but it might be worth a call….cancellations happen. George Douglas just booked a room, likely became available due to a cancellation.
-Due to dam repair, all park camping is closed to all camping EXCEPT fly in tent camping on the airfield, adjacent to the former FBO. There are nice showers and bathrooms available in the old FBO building. The lobby is air conditioned and comfortable if we want to meet. There are no provisions available for motorhomes. If you have a truck camper that occupies one parking space, this is probably acceptable. Drive in and tent camp is also OK. Call to be sure. THERE ARE NO ELECTRIC, SEWER, OR WATER FACILITIES AVAILABLE.
-there are some tie downs and chocks, bring your tie downs and gust locks ‘just in case’.
-the lodge/restaurant is only a short walk from the air strip: a courtesy van is also available.
-overnight tent camping at the FBO cost $10. Drive in tent campers that occupy one parking space are welcome.
-if the weather on the 24th is bad, Sunday the 25th of June is the only ‘rain date’. This will be noted on the EAA17.org site above.
-any change to schedule will be posted on the above EAA17.org site. Please check before you depart.
-brunch on Saturday the 24th is targeted for noon, CDT, and costs about $10.
(Editors note: brunch buffet is awesome.) Breakfast and evening meals also available, but generally not needed if you bring snacks. Ice is available at the lodge. Drinking is not encouraged, but it is ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’.
-there is stuff to do. Miniature golf, Frisbee golf, excellent hiking trails. Hangar flying.
-there is no Wi-Fi at the FBO, but is good at the lodge/restaurant.
-several of us will come early and/or stay late. We are sorta thinking arrive Thursday, fly home Sunday. The more the merrier.
-what does Chapter17 provide? New York strong coffee at sunrise and on.
A SIMILAR INFO POST WILL BE SENT SOON ON OSHKOSH CHAPTER CAMPING.
THANKS! READ THE WEBSITE.
Tom and Jerry

June 5 Monthly Gathering - John Winter and his Zenith project
2017-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Sky Ranch Airport (TN98), 3535 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
For the June 5, 2017 Chapter 17 Gathering, John Winter will show and tell his experience at the Missouri Zenith factory, getting some direction in their rudder workshop.
Yaw be sure to join us at Sky Ranch at 6:30 PM for social the program at 7:00 PM!

FAA Wings Program and Picnic at DKX
2017-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | DKX (Downtown Island Airport, Knoxville, TN), 2701 Spence Pl, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Cookout starts at 6pm.
Seminar at 7pm. Topic.
Staying well to keep flying a long time.
By a Doctor. Speaker to be announced.

Young Eagles Event - Downtown Island Airport
2017-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | DKX (Downtown Island Airport, Knoxville, TN), 2701 Spence Pl, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
We will be hosting another Young Eagles Event at Downtown Island Airport (KDKX).
Sign Up by clicking here

Monthly Chapter Gathering for May at Downtown Island (KDKX)
2017-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | DKX (Downtown Island Airport, Knoxville, TN), 2701 Spence Pl, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
THE MAY MEETING WILL BE AT DOWNTOWN ISLAND AIRPORT When we meet again May 1, at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (DKX) for our first Monday of the month meeting. We will meet at 6:30 PM for some social gathering and will begin the meeting at 7:00 PM.
This will be a good opportunity to talk about our Sun ‘n Fun air show experience and plan for the Young Eagles event on May 13.

FAA Wings at TYS - Aircraft Owner Performed Maintenance
2017-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
What owners can and can’t do on their airplane.
With FAA Nashville FSDO.

Sun 'n Fun Int'l Fly-in and Expo
2017-04-04 - 2017-04-09 | Lakeland Florida Airport, 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33811, United States

TYS Wings Program - Flying to Airshows
2017-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | KTYS – Airport Operations Center, 100 Cirrus Lndg, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Sun-n-Fun etc. with Darrell Sexton and Dent Young

Chapter 17 Monthly Gathering
2017-03-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Sky Ranch Airport (TN98), 3535 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come join Chapter 17 Members, friends and guests for education, fellowship and fun in aviation.
A friendly welcoming environment for anybody with interest in airplanes and aviation.
