Experimenter is a magazine created by EAA for people who build airplanes. We will report on amateur-built aircraft as well as ultralights and other other light aircraft.
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Chapter News chairman, and food services manager for EAA Chapter 983. He actively assists in fl y-in events and offers his advice, encouragement, or hands-on support to anyone in sport aviation. Web Editor Award The EAA Chapter Web Editor Awards recognize the commitment and creativity that editors put forth to maintain their chapter's informative and high-quality websites. Earning fi rst place this year was Rod Hatcher, EAA Chapter 839, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. Second place went to Gary Piper, EAA Chapter 863, Lebanon, Tennessee. Gary also serves as newsletter editor Editor's Note Homebuilders often fi nd great motivation from fellow EAA members whom they connect with at local chapter activities. How does your chapter support homebuilders? We'd like to hear about your chapter activities as they relate to homebuilding. Send your news to Experimenter@eaa.org. Thanks! First Chapter Eagle Flown Harry Saint-Germain of Lawrenceville, Georgia, wants to be a pilot. A few months ago, Harry, 20, contacted Duane Huff, a member of EAA Chapter 690 based at Gwinnett County Airport, Briscoe Field (LZU), asking about the Young Eagles program, but Young Eagles is for kids ages 8 to 17. But Duane told Harry to call back after EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, when EAA's new Eagle Flights program that caters to adults who want to learn how to fl y was to be launched. Harry called back July 31, two days after the convention. Two days later he and Duane took off in Duane's 1947 Aeronca Chief for a 30-minute fl ight around the area. They overfl ew local landmarks like the Mall of Georgia and Lake Lanier, and Duane showed Harry how to maneuver the airplane. "Harry's grin and his questions throughout the fl ight let me know that he really enjoyed the fl ight," Duane said. To learn more, visit the Eagle Flights website, or call 800-557-2376. and Young Eagles coordinator. The third-place award was presented to Matt Gregg, EAA Chapter 180, Sarasota, Florida. Newsletter Editor Award The EAA Newsletter Editor Awards recognize those editors who have shown excellence in their newsletters while focusing on content, layout, appearance, and consistency. The fi rst-place award went to Beth Rehm, EAA Chapter 932, Wonder Lake, Illinois. Avril Roy-Smith, EAA Chapter 723, Camarillo, California, was named second-place winner. Marty Santic of EAA Chapter 75, Quad Cities, Illinois, was awarded third place. 24 NO. 1 / SEPTEMBER 2012