May 6, 2015
EAA 551 Officers:
Board of Directors:
Greg Bednark - President
Rob Jahnke - Webmaster
Tom Hammer - Vice President
Mark Priglmeier - Communications
Neil Weihrauch – Second Vice President
Mark Phillips – Young Eagle & Eagle Coordinator
Ken Olson - Treasurer
Wade Nelson
Dave Grose – Secretary
Gary Engler
Special Events Coordinators:
Dale Field
Larry Oswell
Scott Jerve
Gary Engler
Newsletter Editors:
Bill Kreul
Bob Barrett & Mark Phillips
Board Minutes:
EAA chapter 551 board minutes 5-4-2015
-Meeting called to order by Greg Bednark at 6:40.
-Mark Phillips discussed planning of the Young Eagle event on 5-16-2015. Many people have offered their assistance but
more volunteers are requested. The event is 9-12 but volunteers are requested to arrive between 7:00-8:00.
Advertising ideas were talked about and possible food served with a donation can.
-Ken Olson reported a balance in the account of $2826.80
-Wade Nelson made a motion for fuel costs so pilots flying Young Eagles will only pay $1/gallon for the fuel used for the
event. It is required if pilots wish to take part in this fill up tanks before the event.
-May 18 chapter program will be about float plane flying. Mike Schmitt will conduct the program, he will have a short
video and talk about flying into Canada and have his C206 on display. Food provided by Tom Hammer will be tacos.
Please donate to the chapter program food fund to keep these fun events going.
-Mark Priglmeier informed the board about the possibility of overnight hanger rentals if space is available. Overnight
fees are $10 available from the terminal.
-Greg went over a revised edition of our mission statement letter which is helpful when approaching potential donors to
our organization.
-Bob Barrett reviewed the first responder meeting and will get more info by next meeting. Overall it was a big success.
-The chapter annual Fly-In at Leaders airport was discussed. June 6, 2015 10-2 is the time. Ben Ramler agreed to chair
the event. Volunteers needed to help out.
-Greg reviewed the meeting of Mn EAA chapters and talked about sending a survey to members in order to get feedback
on events such as; Christmas party and annual awards banquet.
-Motion to adjourn at 8:45.
5/16/2015- Young Eagles event at STC. 9:00-noon anyone looking to volunteer as pilots or ground crew
contact Mark Phillips. Ground volunteers please arrive before 8:00am.
5/18/2015- EAA Chapter 551 member program, 6:30 PM. St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. Float plane flying
by: Mike Schmitt. Video and aircraft display. Food item will be Tacos.
6/1/2015- EAA Chapter 551 Board Meeting St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. 6:30 pm light lunch for a nominal
donation $5.00 all are welcome.
6/6/2015- EAA 551 Bean and Brat fly-in at Leaders Clear Lake airport 8Y6. Spot landing competition. 10:002:00. we are looking for anyone who wants to volunteer, please contact Mark P.
6/13/2015- International Young Eagles Day - All pilots are encouraged to give a Young Eagles flight to a
deserving youth
6/15/2015- EAA Chapter 551 member program, 6:30 PM. St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. Event TBD
6/20/2015- Young Eagles event at LXL. This has been a signature EAA 551 event. It always has been a great
time for everyone involved. 9:00am-1:00pm. Anyone looking to volunteer as pilots or ground crew contact
Mark Phillips. There will also be a fly-in pancake breakfast before the event.
7/6/2015- EAA Chapter 551 Board Meeting St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. 6:30 pm light lunch for a nominal
donation $5.00 all are welcome.
7/20 – 7/26/2015- EAA Airventure, Oshkosh Wi. OSH.
8/3/2015- EAA Chapter 551 Board Meeting St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. 6:30 pm light lunch for a nominal
donation $5.00 all are welcome.
8/17/2015- EAA Chapter 551 member program, 6:30 PM. St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. Event TBD
8/22/2015- Young Eagles event at STC. 9:00-noon anyone looking to volunteer as pilots or ground crew
contact Mark Phillips.
9/7/2015- EAA Chapter 551 Board Meeting St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. 6:30 pm light lunch for a nominal
donation $5.00 all are welcome.
9/21/2015- EAA Chapter 551 member program, 6:30 PM. St. Cloud Aero Club Hanger. Event TBD
5/14/2015- Lucky Leven Potluck Fly-In. Little Falls LXL 5:30 pm
5/30 & 5/31/2015 DISCOVER AVIATION DAYS -Come out to the Anoka County Airport in Blaine on May
30th & 31st to celebrate the many aspects of aviation. Enjoy numerous aviation exhibitors, aircraft & helicopter
rides, food booths and more! On display will be general and corporate aircraft, experimental and homebuilt,
WWII fighters, trainers and bombers along with vintage and modern military. Those interested in a career in
aviation, can stop by the aviation education booths, see flying demonstrations, and kid's activities. Meet our
many veterans; see our military history display area. A Pancake Breakfast & Lunch to be served both days.
A 1940's evening Hangar Dance with a 15 piece swing band held Saturday night.
6/7/2015- Fly-In pancake breakfast/Airshow at Buffalo airport CFE. Times unknown.
6/15/2015- Dad's Belgian Waffles will be serving their famous waffles with a large selection of syrups and
whip cream topping and sausages. Serving all you care to eat. There will also be Young Eagles rides available.
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (KFFM)
More info from AirNav.com Contact - Dave Jennen Phone - 218-205-4345 4005 State Hwy 210 West Fergus
Falls, Minnesota 56537
6/28/2015- Granite City Days Fly-in Breakfast And Classic Car Show. Saint Cloud, MN (KSTC) St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Contact - Brooke Ziwicki, Phone - 320 250 1554 During this time, the public is welcome to walk around on the airport
ramp and see a variety of aircraft and airport equipment on display. The St. Cloud Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will
provide a pancake and sausage breakfast
6/27 & 6/28/2015- Mankato: MN Air Spectacular; Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT) County Road #12
Mankato, Minnesota 56001. USAF Thunderbirds, U. S. Army Golden Knights, Sean Tucker, John Klatt, Dave Dacy, Jelly
Belly, warbirds. Airport Information: Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)
More info from AirNav.com Contact - Fred Lutz Phone - 507-381-0300 Website - www. nairspectacular.com Email - Send
an e-mail
7/11 & 7/12/2015- Minnesota's premier aviation event. See up close over 50 World War II, vintage and modern
airplanes both flying and on display. Meet and visit with over 60 aviation heroes from Vietnam Aces, to Shuttle
Astronauts in our Hall of Heroes. Ride in a historic WWII B17 Flying Fortress Bomber, 1929 Travelaire Biplane, Helicopter,
or Private Aircraft. Food vendors, kids' area, fun displays. Educational and entertaining, something for the entire family.
Don't miss this opportunity to see these heroes and airplanes. Flying Cloud Field (KFCM) Contact - Gary Krieg Phone 952-746-6100
Website - www.airexpo-mn.org Flying Cloud Field (KFCM) 10110 Flying Cloud Dr Gate A Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
7/19/2015- Sauk Centre, Minnesota (D39) Sauk Centre's Sinclair Lewis Days Fly In Breakfast 8:00 AM to
1:00 PM in hangar 2. The St. Cloud Antique Auto Club, aka "Pantowners," is planning to display their classic,
collector cars at the airport breakfast. There is no charge, come out and enjoy them.
8/1/2015 -Pancake breakfast, entertainment, local vendors, massive car show with prizes awarded, food, games,
airplane rides and more. All pilots in command who fly-in receive a complimentary gift bag full of goodies.
Call for additional information. Perham Municipal Airport (16D)Contact -Phone - 218-346-2820 Perham: Lakes
Area Fly In & Car Show
8/2/2015- Milaca Airport Fly-In/Drive-In (7:00 AM. -- 12:00 AM.)Free Admission/Parking See many
airplane displays and visit with local pilots in their hangars. Visit Skydive Minnesota operation and stay for a
Skydive demonstration weather permitting. Breakfast served by the Milaca American Legion: (Adults=$TBD)
(Children under 12 years=$TBD) (Under 3 years=Free) Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Ham, Eggs, Fruit and
Beverage Contact Info: Airport Manager: Steve Burklund 320 492-8246 City Manager: Greg Lerud 320 9833141 Airport Commission: Ken Muller 320 630-5064 Email = [email protected] City of Milaca Wed
www.cityofmilaca.org Skydive Minnesota www.skydiveminnesota.org Milaca Municipal Airport (18Y)
8/15/2015- Maple Lake Fly-In. MGG Times unknown.
St Cloud Aero Club Meetings:
TBA
NOTE EAA CHAPTER 551:
Hey there EAA 551 SCSU Aero Club members! Your aircraft access/scheduling just got a whole lot easier!
Remember, EAA 551 members can join the Aero Club for just $40.00/year...period. No monthly fees or hidden
charges. Now that is one heck of a deal! "Get 'em flying!"...That's what we are all about here at EAA 551.
It's time for you to fly! Complete your SCSU Aero Club application today! The website has changed for
scheduling, info, and registration. The new website is:
www.scsuaeroclub.org
News and Notes:
This months member program 5/18/2015, 5:30 social hour and ALL YOU CAN EAT TACOS $5.00. Featuring
guest speaker Mike Schmitt. See everybody on Monday the 18 th.
Spring is quickly becoming summer and some of you may be getting new grills for your home or business.
Chapter 551 owns 3 grills for use for our fly-ins and other events. All three are well beyond what should be
their useful life and are in poor condition. If anyone is looking for a use for their old one please contact Mark
Phillips 763 516 2510. I will pick up your used grill and bring it to the chapter hanger. We are in dire need of
at least one grill before the June 6 fly-in. Please ask friends or neighbors if you notice they are trying to get rid
of their old grill. Thank You in advance.
Mark Phillips
***PLEASE DO NOT PARK ANY VEHICLES IN FRONT OF HANGERS****
EAA Chapter 551 tool crib info:
http://www.eaa551.org/criblogin.php
Mark Priglmeier wanted to pass this information along to all of our members it comes from Inflight Pilot
Training: Go to : http://www.inflightpilottraining.com/private-pilot-giveaway/
We are giving away an entire training package for your Private Pilot License! We are committed to the future
of General Aviation and this is a way to give back to our local community. For those of us who have achieved
our dreams or who are still in pursuit this is a friendly reminder that there are numerous chances to excel in
anything you put your mind to. Applicants will receive a free Private Pilot ground school course, all books and
materials, airplane rental, 1 on 1 flight instruction time, and all expenses paid as they go through the process
of obtaining their Private Pilot License.
Criteria To Enter:
1.Minimum 17 Years of Age 2.Must like our Facebook Page and share this page with your friends
3.Resident of Minnesota (Valid Photo ID) 4.United States of America Citizen
5.No Criminal Convictions (we will run a background check on the finalists) 6.Reliable Transportation
7.English Proficient 8.Able to Pass an FAA Physical Exam 9.If in High School a GPA of at least 3.5
10.Must be available 3x a week for at least 2 hours from May 2016 – November 2016
11.Must posses strong moral character
Application Process:
1.Fill out the form on site in entirety 2.Write a 3 Paragraph Essay on how receiving your private pilot license
would change your life
3.Top 3 finalists will appear for an in person interview the first week of April 2016
4.Winner will be announced on May 2nd, 2016 5.Training will commence immediately after
Also from the desk of Mark Priglmeier:
I am a retired pilot and wanted to let your flying club know about a new aviation app I have developed. You
can search for it in the Apple App store or Google Play by searching for “Airport Courtesy Cars.” Please search
from a phone, not tablet, however it can be loaded on an iPad if you change the search settings to phone
apps. It lists over 1375 crew and courtesy cars nationwide, and is growing every day.
It has been reviewed by AvWeb, AOPA Pilot Magazine, Feb. issue, G.A. News in both print and email
newsletter version, and is listed on EAA website. The app is totally free and to date has been downloaded by
over 6100 pilots. If I missed a listing, please let me know. I accept ads from FBO’s and aviation related
businesses that really make their location stand out. If you know of any that may be interested, please let
them or me know. I hope your club enjoys the app. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Glenn [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: EAA Chapter 551 membership dues are $25.00 for an individual and $35 for a
family membership. Dues can be submitted/mailed to EAA 551's Treasurer:
Kenneth HT Olson CPA LTD. 2330 Troop Dr. #101 Sartell, Mn. 56377
Just a reminder- take a look at your EAA membership and note when you need to renew for your national
membership. Your Chapter 551 dues are separate from the national dues and each one benefits you
differently. Chapter membership gives you access to all events, tool crib, library and access to unlimited
information and more. EAA national membership gets you discounts at certain events, subscription to Sport
Aviation, and covers insurance for Young Eagle flights and much more.
Please submit membership inquires enrollments and profile updates to Mark Priglmeier:
[email protected]. If you do not wish to receive emails from EAA Chapter 551, email: [email protected]
with a subject line "Please unsubscribe from EAA Chapter 551email".
EAA 551 chapter programs are held on the 3rd Monday of every month @6:30 p.m. Please reference our
EAA 551 monthly newsletter for details: http://www.eaa551.org/newsletters.php
In an effort to attract more interest in our chapter and aviation in our community, we have made some
improvements to the newsletter and website. Rob Jahnke is heading up website improvements. More
changes are coming so check out the website, we know you will like the new content. We also have a
presence on some social networking sites like, Facebook and Twitter. One of the down sides of these outlets
is the need to protect personal information of our members. An effort is being made to not post personal info
on any document that may be accessible to outside individuals. In the past contact info was available here; if
you need contact information contact an officer or info would be available by sending an email request to:
[email protected]
2015
Lucky ‘Leven
Central Minnesota fly-in Pot Luck
@Little Falls, MN (KLXL)
Thursday, May. 14th - arrive by 5:30
pm
 Main course & beverage provided
 Bring a dish or dessert to share
Questions? e-mail: [email protected]
Dennis & Kathy Kahlhamer
Ph. 320-630-4366
Save these dates
June 18th July 9th August 13th Sept 10th
Members are very interested in what other members are flying and building. Please send pictures of your
project, airplane and trips you have taken with a short write up so we can post them in Granite City Flight
Lines.
Classifieds:
Members can post classifieds free of charge by sending ad to
[email protected]
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• Brightens all paint, clearcoat, fiberglass and chrome
• Perfect to use between complete wax applications
• Great for spot cleaning to remove dust, bugs, fingerprints, etc
• Safe for show chrome and Lexan
• Hides swirls
• Will not scratch or streak, even in direct sun
• Anti-static
• Contains no wax, solvents or silicone - body shop recommended
NOTE EAA CHAPTER 551 Along with our sale of Wizards Mist-N-Shine, EAA 551 is now pleased to offer aircraft
degreaser and aircraft window cleaner/polish. All items are sold at cost. Items are located at the EAA
551/SCSU Aero Club Hangar-EAA 551 cabinet. These items are sold at cost. 13oz. PLEXUS Plastic Cleaner
$18.00. 1 Gallon Simple Green Aircraft Degreaser $15.00
Keep 'em clean. Mark Priglmeier
LEADERS FLYING SERVICE,
Clear Lake, Mn
Aircraft Rental
(320) 743-2294
Members are very interested in what other members are flying and building. Please send pictures of your
project, airplane and trips you have taken with a short write up so we can post them in Granite City Flight
Lines.