Guest Speakers
Checkrides and Chili
Working on your private pilot certificate or thinking about adding a rating? Here's your chance to quiz the examiner! Join us for an informal discussion with Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and fellow EAA Chapter 932 member, Dave Monroe. Learn first hand how to prepare and succeed with both the oral portion of the exam and [...]
NextGen Weather
Galt Airport (10C) 5112 Greenwood Road, Greenwood, IL, United StatesComing up this Saturday, September 21, EAA932 is pleased to host FAASTeam representative, Mordechai Levin. Mordechai will present an overview of the latest developments in the FAA’s NextGen weather initiative and what that means for the forthcoming ADS-B environment. From the FAA's Safety Team: "Learn how to generate a weather briefing and file flight [...]
TODAY: Wright Brothers, Wrong Story
Galt Airport (10C) 5112 Greenwood Road, Greenwood, IL, United StatesGuest Speaker: Author Bill Hazelgrove “Wright Brothers, Wrong Story” Bill will talk to us about his recently published book, and have an interactive presentation containing some little known facts about the Wright Brothers. “How could two misanthropic brothers who never left home, were high-school dropouts, and made a living as bicycle mechanics have figured [...]
10AM – Picking Up the Pieces
Aviation Accidents Through the Eyes of an Aircraft Recovery Expert Today's virtual gathering will feature Chris Ferraraccio, owner of AMF Aviation, an aircraft recovery company in Springfield, TN. His company recovers downed aircraft using safe and professional methods with the goal of not creating further damage. Chris’s presentation consists of photos and practical information [...]
Zoom IL, United States
Getting the most from your Airplane's POH Do you know what's in your airplane's Pilot's Operating Handbook? Do you have a POH or an Owner's Manual? And, what's the difference? Our good friend, Andy Miller, CFI and FAAST Team Representative will discuss why we should have a POH, what it contains, how to use [...]
Mountain, Canyon & Backcountry Flying
Zoom IL, United StatesRK “Dick” Williams, author of 'Mountain, Canyon, and Backcountry Flying' will be joining us for EAA's Chapter Zoom meeting to share with us flatlanders about his adventures and training in backcountry flying. ZOOM LINK - Click HERE Book Description For more than a century, pilots have been intrigued by the challenges of flight [...]
Secrets of the TRACON
Studio @ Galt Airport (10C) 5112 Greenwood Rd, Wonder Lake, ILChicago Approach ATC veteran, Aaron Barclay, is both an air traffic controller and flight instructor. As such, he has extensive experience on both sides of the radar scope. Please join us as Aaron offers a comprehensive perspective to demystify the world of ATC. Virtual Attendees: Click here to request a ZOOM LINK In Person / Hybrid [...]
Curious about glider flying?
Studio @ Galt Airport (10C) 5112 Greenwood Rd, Wonder Lake, ILEAA Chapter 932 Board Director, Joe Nemec, will give a presentation on glider flying. Virtual Attendees: Click here to request a ZOOM LINK In Person / Hybrid Gathering at the Galt Studio Our April chapter gathering will feature a discussion on glider flying. Chapter member Joe Nemec will conduct an interactive chat [...]
May Day! May Day! Emergency Landing Preparedness
Studio @ Galt Airport (10C) 5112 Greenwood Rd, Wonder Lake, ILEAA Chapter 932 Member, Dan Johnson, will give a presentation on remote flying preparedness May Day! May Day! You have just experienced a situation requiring you to make a forced landing away from an airport. What next? Have you ever given thought about what you would do in this situation, [...]
Want to try glider flying?
Hinckley Airport 12647 U.S. 30, Hinkley, IL, United StatesGlider Flying at Hinckley Airfield This past April, chapter member Joe Nemec gave an interactive talk on glider flying. To compliment Joe’s spring discussion, we are having a glider-gathering at Hinkley Airfield (0C2). Fly-in or drive. There is a 2600' x 100' grass runway. It is very suitable for most of the single engine airplanes [...]