EAA Chapter 863: News

Mid Tenn Fly In Night at Buffalo Wild Wings

Dont forget our anual black eyed peas event Jan. 1!

When: Friday, January 1st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Lebanon Airport @ Corporate Hangar 3

What: New Years Event with Black Eyed Peas

Who: EAA Lebanon Local Members and Friends

Tennesee Crossroads coverage of our Mid TN Fly-In

2009 Christmas Party

When: Friday, December 4th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Where: Baugh Aviation - Hangar 1 @ M54

Cost: $15 per person

RSVP: Deborah Baugh by December 1st @ (615) 977-4893

Checks: Should be made out to Deborah Baugh and mailed to 518 Five Oaks Blvd Lebanon, TN 37087

What to Bring: 1 gift per person for male /female of $10 – $15 value

- BYOB
- Dinner with desert, coffee & ice tea will be served
- Gift, money board, and awards ceremony after dinner
- Any guests you wish to bring are welcome!!!

2009 Warm Wings

When: Sunday December 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Lebanon Airport @ Baugh Hangar

What: Christmas Party with Flying Santa

Who: EAA Lebanon Local Pilots

Details: 100 + pre chosen very needy children will be given a new coat. The names are given to us from the teachers at our local area schools. Weather permitting the Lebanon EAA Pilots will be available to give airplane rides to the children (parent signatures will be required)

HERES HOW YOU CAN HELP We need your donations to purchase the coats. Last year we were able to provide over 100 children with new coats. Thanks to your kind donations, we were able to take care of all the children that had been pre chosen. Extra coats were purchased and delivered to more needy children. As you can guess we have already been getting requests for this year and We have already started purchasing the coats. Any amount you can send will help some child to stay warm this winter. We would also love to have you come out and help on the 6th of December.

Checks should be made out to EAA # 863. EAA is a 501C and all contributions will be deductible. A tax deductible receipt will be mailed to you for your tax records.

Contact: Deborah Baugh @ (615) 977-4893 or John Baugh @ (615) 969-9797

Checks & donations may be sent to any of the following:

Deborah Baugh @ 518 Five Oaks Blvd Lebanon, TN 37087
Linda West @ Centurion Stone 50 Van Buren St Nashville, TN 37208
Judi Carauthers @ American General 2713 Fleet Dr Hermitage, TN 37076

2009 EAA 863 Chili Cookoff

When: Thursday, November 12th at 7pm

Where: Hangar #3

Cost: $2 per person - EAA Membership is NOT required.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place Chili prizes will be awarded as judged by independent, very honest and brave judges!

Judge applications are being accepted at this time by Dan Allen for those brave enough to accept the responsibility and the blame. If you have “no fear” contact Dan at (615) 847-1489 or Dan Allen

Entertainment will include the normal reaction to the different chilis and videos of early 2000 flying events of the Lebanon EAA Chapter 863 !!

2009 EAA 863 Chili Cookoff

$2 per person - EAA Membership is NOT required.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place Chili prizes will be awarded as judged by independent, very honest and brave judges!

Judge applications are being accepted at this time by Dan Allen for those brave enough to accept the responsibility and the blame. If you have “no fear” contact Dan at 847-1489 or dan.allen007@comcast.net

Entertainment will include the normal reaction to the different chilis and videos of early 2000 flying events of the Lebanon EAA Chapter 863 !!

2009 Fall Classic Fly In

The annual Fall Classic Fly In will be held on the grass runway (04-22) at Lebanon Airport on October 3rd 2009. Come join us for Flying, Food, and Fun...

Mid TN Fly In

A Saturday to Remember

Saturday June 13th was a day to remember. It was a day to remember not only the perfect weather, historic aircraft, and great flying, but also to remember and honor those who fought to protect the freedom that allows us to enjoy such events.

The sun broke through the high broken ceiling around 07:00 and the peaceful tranquility of the morning was soon shattered by the throaty rumble of good old fashion power…the Mid TN Fly In was officially underway. By mid morning the west ramp was full of various warbirds from the venerable B-17 to the classic L-16. The Flagship Detroit was even on hand representing the oldest flying example of a DC-3. The parking lot remained full of cars, and the ramp full of inquisitive adults and wide eyed children throughout the day. The caretakers (pilots) of this living history took the time to talk with visitors and answer the seemingly endless stream of questions. Steadily throughout the day the warbirds took turns filling the sky in an aerial showcase of history…that is what a fly in is all about. At any given time there was a Stearman or T-6 hoping rides for the volunteers, a Sea Fury on strafing runs, a Strikemaster and Viper in a mock dogfight, a formation of Yaks on a training mission, or a pair of Birddogs on a reconnaissance mission. There was even a P-51 that took to the air to escort the B-17 on a mission over down town Lebanon. On one particular flight the B-17 was carrying a WWII veteran who was a navigator on the “Fortress”. When asked about his flight he commented: “I have not been in a “Fortress” since 1945. It was a hell of a lot smoother without all that flak filling the sky around us and our little friend was at our 3 o’clock covering our butt, right where he was when I last saw him”. History came alive at the Lebanon airfield on June 13th; it was not just a page in a history book, a black & white picture in a photo album, or a story being told by our grandparents…we got to see it in color. It was the sights, the smells, and the feel of a time gone by mixed with a reverent awe at the realization of history.

Thanks to all the pilots, volunteers, and sponsors who helped support he event. We could not have done it without you.

Videos of the event can be found here:

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Video 4

Video 5

Video 6

Clear skies & tailwinds

Congratulations! Ryan Mudry

Ryan has graduated from the Air Force Academy and we are very proud of his accomplishments. Amazing what a simple Young Eagle ride by Ken Poley has accomplished. It was great seeing Ken there with him. Way to Go.....

EAA Mid TN Fly In Night at Chili's

Tuesday, May 19th, is Chili’s EAA Mid TN Fly-In night. Simply click on the title of this article or on the read more >> link below, print out the flyer and present it upon paying your bill. The Lebanon Chili’s will donate 10% of your bill to support the fly-in.

Middle Tennessee Warbird Flyin

On June 13th, 2009, warbirds from all over the southeast will descend upon Lebanon Airport for the Mid Tenn. Fly In. Last years event brought 35 warbirds to the airfield and this year promises to be even bigger. Chapter 863 of the Experimental Aircraft Association has invited all of our warbird friends to join us for a day of flying and fellowship. Best of all, we are inviting you to join us as well. The Yankee Air Museum has agreed to join us with their B-17 “Yankee Lady” and will provide 30 minute flight experiences. Tax deductible donations of $425 for the flight experience will go to the museum to keep history flying. Along with the B-17, The Commemorative Air Force has agreed to bring their P-51 “Gunfighter” as well as their Sea Fury to the event. The CAF will be offering 20 minute flight experiences in “Gunfighter” complete with a DVD of your experience. Tax deductible donations of $1,195 for the flight experience will go to the CAF to keep history flying. Other warbirds currently planning to attend include: BAC 167 Strikemaster, T-28 Trojan, T-6 Texan, T-34 Mentor, Yak 52 & 52TW, Nanchang CJ-6, BT-13 Valiant, PT–19 Cornell, PT-17 Stearman, Navy N3N, LC-126, L-19 Birddog, and the L-16 along with many more. The Mid Tenn. Fly In is open to the public free of charge as a way to promote aviation and preserve the history that surrounds these aircraft and their pilots. Keep 'Em Flying For more information regarding P-51 & B-17 flight experiences, or if you would like to be a sponsor for the event contact Chris Davis.

Begining of Summer BBQ - Arpil 11th

It's that time again. The summer hours are here and the weather is warming up. The Fall BBQ was a huge success with great weather, family, friends, flying and food. We had such a great time that we are doing it again. In order to start the summer out with a bang, the boys in Hangar #6 at M54 will once again host a BBQ / Hangar Party on Saturday, April 11th.

Blaine Larsen and company will provide the musical entertainment and Randy Hooper has agreed to cook his lip smacking BBQ and baked beans for us again. Last year we cooked 4 good sized Boston Butts and had “just enough” for the nearly 100 people that joined us. The food and drinks are on us again…yep it’s free for as long as it lasts. If you would like to bring a desert…the more the merrier!

The chow line is tentatively going to begin around 3:30 - 4:00 which should allow time to get back home before sunset if needed. We had some show up after eating breakfast at Murfreesboro last fall and that is more than welcome as we will surely begin doing some lying and flying once we return from Murfreesboro ourselves.

RAIN OUT RULES: If it’s VFR, here we are!

Come early and fly or come on time and eat, but either way come ready to have a good time.

Lewis County Airport Flyin and Open House

May 16th, War Reese will be hosting a fun-filled Flyin and Open House at the Hohenwald Airport. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to all those flying in. Hohenwald Airport has grown in the past couple of years. War has built two large hangars there for himself. With this flyin and the many others schedule, 2009 flying season is shaping up.

Chapter Meeting

Our chapter meeting is March 12th at 7:00. We have a very special guest this month from our sister chapter in Franklin, KY. Joe Lawrence will share stories, pictures, memorabilia and personal memories of and from his dad, highlighting his military and private flying experiences. Joe is a wonderful speaker and has more than enough to fill the evening. So, be prepared to enjoy a great programm reconnect with old friends and make some new friends, as we have been blessed with several new members over the winter months.

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class & Young Eagle Rally

Please join us on March 14th for our annual Boy Scout merit badge event with a Young Eagle Rally following the class session. The boys will be in class at 8:00 AM and ready to fly around 10:30. We need planes, pilots and ground crew. We normally have in the neighborhood of 50 boys and family members. The event location is Hangar 3 at M54. Contact Dan Allen or Gary Piper to let them know you will be there to support this event.

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class & Young Eagle Rally

Please join us for our annual Boy Scout merit badge event with a Young Eagle Rally following the class session. The boys will be ready to fly around 10:30. We need planes, pilots and ground crew. We tipically have in the neighborhood of 50 boys and family members. Contact Dan Allen or Gary Piper to let them know you will be there to support this event.

Mid Tenn Fly In

Mid Tenn Fly In
Spring is in the air and the sky beckons once more. On June 13th, 2009, warbirds from all over the southeast will descend upon Lebanon Airport for the Mid Tenn. Fly In. Last years event brought 35 warbirds to the airfield and this year promises to be even bigger.

Chapter 863 of the Experimental Aircraft Association has invited all of our warbird friends to join us for a day of flying and fellowship. Best of all, we are inviting you to join us as well.

The Yankee Air Museum has agreed to join us with their B-17 “Yankee Lady” and will provide 30 minute flight experiences. Tax deductible donations of $425 for the flight experience will go to the museum to keep history flying.

Along with the B-17, The Commemorative Air Force has agreed to bring their P-51 “Gunfighter” as well as their Sea Fury to the event. The CAF will be offering 20 minute flight experiences in “Gunfighter” complete with a DVD of your experience. Tax deductible donations of $1,195 for the flight experience will go to the CAF to keep history flying.

Other warbirds currently planning to attend include: BAC 167 Strikemaster, T-28 Trojan, T-6 Texan, T-34 Mentor, Yak 52 & 52TW, Nanchang CJ-6, BT-13 Valiant, PT–19 Cornell, PT-17 Stearman, Navy N3N, LC-126, L-19 Birddog, and the L-16 along with many more.

The Mid Tenn. Fly In is open to the public free of charge as a way to promote aviation and preserve the history that surrounds these aircraft and their pilots.

Keep 'Em Flying
For more information regarding P-51 & B-17 flight experiences, or if you would like to be a sponsor for the event contact Chris Davis.

New Co-Pilot in the Davis Squadron

Ian Christopher Davis was born at 16:05 on January 10th, 2009. Ian weighs 6 lb, 15 oz and is 20 inches long. Both Jennifer and Ian are doing well and are expected to go home on Sunday.

Starting 2009

EAA 863 got “2009” off to a great start with the annual “Black Eye Peas & Corn Bread Event”. There must have been forty members and guest enjoying the add a dish meal. We had great weather and the event would not be complete without flying in the New Year. And we did. Counting local and fly in aircraft attending BEP&CB, there were twelve to fifteen aircraft in the air. It was a great day. Our first chapter meeting is Thursday January 8th. It looks like an interesting program is being put together. An email with details is forthcoming. Please share the enthusiasm and excitement. Bring a friend. Our chapter is shaping up for a fun and busy 2009.