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Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 292
Purpose:
To promote and encourage the sport and hobby of recreational aviation. To cooperate with and assist governmental agencies in the development of programs relating to aviation activities. To promote and encourage aviation safety in the design, construction, and operation of all types of aircraft. To encourage and engage in research for the improvement and better understanding of aviation and the science of aeronautics. To foster, promote, and engage in aviation education. To foster closer fellowship among its members through the exchange of ideas of mutual interest. Chapter 292 is a private, non-profit organization, and recognized as a 501 (c) (3) institution by the IRS. Contributions to the organization are fully tax-deductible as authorized by law.
About us:
EAA Chapter 292 is located at the Independence State Airport. Each month over a thousand local EAA Chapters around the world get together to enjoy the camaraderie of a group of people that share their enthusiasm for aviation. The only requirement to join is an interest in aviation.
EAA members have a wide variety of interests: Amateur built experimental aircraft ranging from plans-built wooden aircraft to high-tech kit airplanes, General Aviation aircraft, Warbirds, UltraLight aircraft; and Antiques and Classic aircraft. Chapter Technical Counselors help aircraft builders with technical and safety advice. One of the chapter assets is the varied skills and great cooperation of the members. Those with expertise in one area help other members, knowing that when they need help in another area there will be a member available with the necessary expertise.
The Chapter 292 hangar was built by the members and completed in 1998. It contains a 40 by 70 foot meeting room / work area, kitchen, utility room, restrooms, and two 40 by 40 foot hangars.
In 1999, members completed and flew a Gypsy Ultralight. Chapter members are now designing and building our own Ultralight — The Independence Flyer — which will be powered by a half-VW engine.
A project unique in all the world is the Noon Patrol — a group of Chapter members who have, from scratch, built fourteen identical replica World War I fighters in the Chapter hangar. These stalwart members began toiling in October 1999; the first one flew in January, 2003.
Chapter 292 members regularly participate in the EAA Young Eagles — a national program that met its goal to give one million free introductory flights to youth in a ten year period. Our Young Eagles are always flown one at a time so that each one has the full attention of the pilot to improve the quality of their experience. Many of their parents — who, like the children, had never flown in a small plane — ride along as backseat passengers.
To promote and encourage the sport and hobby of recreational aviation. To cooperate with and assist governmental agencies in the development of programs relating to aviation activities. To promote and encourage aviation safety in the design, construction, and operation of all types of aircraft. To encourage and engage in research for the improvement and better understanding of aviation and the science of aeronautics. To foster, promote, and engage in aviation education. To foster closer fellowship among its members through the exchange of ideas of mutual interest. Chapter 292 is a private, non-profit organization, and recognized as a 501 (c) (3) institution by the IRS. Contributions to the organization are fully tax-deductible as authorized by law.
About us:
EAA Chapter 292 is located at the Independence State Airport. Each month over a thousand local EAA Chapters around the world get together to enjoy the camaraderie of a group of people that share their enthusiasm for aviation. The only requirement to join is an interest in aviation.
EAA members have a wide variety of interests: Amateur built experimental aircraft ranging from plans-built wooden aircraft to high-tech kit airplanes, General Aviation aircraft, Warbirds, UltraLight aircraft; and Antiques and Classic aircraft. Chapter Technical Counselors help aircraft builders with technical and safety advice. One of the chapter assets is the varied skills and great cooperation of the members. Those with expertise in one area help other members, knowing that when they need help in another area there will be a member available with the necessary expertise.
The Chapter 292 hangar was built by the members and completed in 1998. It contains a 40 by 70 foot meeting room / work area, kitchen, utility room, restrooms, and two 40 by 40 foot hangars.
In 1999, members completed and flew a Gypsy Ultralight. Chapter members are now designing and building our own Ultralight — The Independence Flyer — which will be powered by a half-VW engine.
A project unique in all the world is the Noon Patrol — a group of Chapter members who have, from scratch, built fourteen identical replica World War I fighters in the Chapter hangar. These stalwart members began toiling in October 1999; the first one flew in January, 2003.
Chapter 292 members regularly participate in the EAA Young Eagles — a national program that met its goal to give one million free introductory flights to youth in a ten year period. Our Young Eagles are always flown one at a time so that each one has the full attention of the pilot to improve the quality of their experience. Many of their parents — who, like the children, had never flown in a small plane — ride along as backseat passengers.