Oh So That’s What a Checklist is For!

Ah, it was a fine autumn afternoon. Lots of sunshine and a slight easterly breeze right down the runway. The student pilot, fresh from his first solo, was eager to […]

May Meeting Change of Venue

THE MAY MEETING WILL BE AT DOWNTOWN ISLAND AIRPORT When we meet again in May, we will meet at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (DKX) on the first Monday in […]

Chapter Treasurer Changes

Alex Shore is stepping down after 3 years as our Treasurer. Alex is still going to finish up the tax work with the IRS, but will turn over the normal […]

Monroe County Airport Update

While at the Second Saturday Omelet Breakfast at Madisonville (MNV) it was announced that CLYDE MULLINS has been appointed by Mayor Yates as Chairman of the Monroe County Airport Board. […]

Young Eagles Volunteer Training

EAA Young Eagles

ATTENTION YOUNG EAGLE VOLUNTEERS All Young Eagles Coordinators, Field Representatives and Pilots are required to complete a training and background check. This training is available to you, free of charge […]

Mountain Flying Course

The Cleveland Regional Jet Port (KRZR) hosted a Mountain Flying Course sponsored by Crystal Air Inc. This was a full day class that also included a lunch of grilled hotdogs, chips, […]

Mountainland Flyer Newsletter Strategy

Last year, our Board of Directors made the decision to provide free digital copies of our Newsletter to individuals who were recommended by a board member or a current Chapter 17 […]

EAA Chapter 17 March Meeting Notes

The EAA Chapter 17 March Meeting meeting was a success with five new guests, all members of EAA National already, and who found us on our web site. Thanks to […]

Cleveland Poker Run

CRYSTAL AIR of Cleveland, Tennessee (KRZR) sponsored another Poker Run on the Fourth Saturday in March that included Dayton, Tennessee (K2A0) during their CAP breakfast. The other airports included the […]

KMAA Air Show at McGhee Tyson April 15-16

Smoky Mountain Airshow logo

Our EAA chapter will be providing help during the set up before the Smoky Mountain KMAA Air Show as well as the weekend event. Over fifty volunteers have stepped forward to […]