One more data point: I got a news blurp the other day that EAA has surpassed 200,000 members. Just sayin'
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One more data point: I got a news blurp the other day that EAA has surpassed 200,000 members. Just sayin'
Maybe the drone operators should hold a fly-in breakfast!
Hey Tony,
Just wondering if I can ask a few questions. What area are you referencing? Are there any vibrant chapters nearby? Do you have any interest in being a spark plug that can re-energize GA in your area? Odds are there are many EAA members in this area with varying degrees of interest/experience that could help to bring more GA activity. We'd be happy to help be a 'matchmaker' of sorts to bring people together if we can be of assistance.
Let me know what you think,
Eric
Central Illinois. We do have some clubs around here. One I speak of is the one I drove to and was told they are never having another breakfast for lack of people. The other chapter has all but gone defunked. The owner built a huge dirt go kart racing track and holds races at this place now. The banks on this track are three stories high. This is one huge track. There is a club in Springfield but they don't do much. I have been trying to start my own chapter here at 3IS5. We will see what happens with this. It takes so many EAA members to start a chapter as you know. But I am trying.
What I am telling you is EAA chapters in this area are all but dried up. The members are getting up in years and not any new members joining.
Tony
Here is a pic of our little 4000' strip. My wing cuts off some of the strip but this is our little strip.
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I can tell you there are over 600 active EAA members within 50 miles of Springfield, IL and even a couple hundred that have joined EAA recently. Tony can you send your preferred contact info to my email address? You can reach me at ecernjar@eaa.org. I'll get you in touch with the chapter office and we will see what we can do for you.
Thanks,
Eric
Wow! How about that?Quote:
I can tell you there are over 600 active EAA members within 50 miles of Springfield, IL and even a couple hundred that have joined EAA recently.