A Message From Our Chapter President, John Gill (Jan '06)

Happy New Year: I can't believe that I'm getting older, but it seems like it takes a lot longer to get things accomplished. Here it is time for the first meeting of the year and the program is still not confirmed. Please be patient and hopefully the program will be of benefit to flyers and builders.

My latest flying adventure's were on commercial airlines with lots of delays and rerouting. I spent a week in Tahoe skiing with my son and daughter in law, two grandsons and two granddaughters. We had a wonderful time.

Let's hope for some clear and cold weather soon so we can get our planes in the air.

My RV 7 project is languishing in the home workshop, but I am thinking of moving it to the hanger.

Many thanks to all who helped make the Christmas party a success. Let's have a good turnout on Monday night. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

Air Zoo Invitation

EAA Chapter 145 would like to invite your chapter to come with us to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. A visit is planned for Saturday, January 14, 2006. Chapter 145 invites anyone interested in visiting the Air Zoo to come along. Details are as follows:
Transportation

EAA145 will provide transportation (vans) to and from Kalamazoo

If you would like to drive
(w/4 passengers), EAA145 will pay for fuel.

Schedule:

• Plan to leave Riverview airport at 9AM, arrive Air Zoo about 10AM
• Return to Riverview, time depending on riders in the van, i.e. 2PM, 4PM, 6PM?

Cost of Admission:

• Normal cost of ticket: Adult $19.50, Senior $17.50, Child (6-15) $15.50, Child (<5)>
• Military ID, 20% discount: Adult $15.60, Senior $14.00, Child (6-15) $12.40
• Purchase on-line, 20% discount: Adult $15.60, Senior $14.00, Child (6-15) $12.40

RSVP with number going

Sign up on list in Riverview
lobby or call Dick Foster at
(616) 538-8849

More Information: www.airzoo.org or Air Zoo phone: 866-424-7966