Chapter 55 was originally organized in 1959. Dedicated to the promotion of aviation education and recreation, the Chapter supports a variety of programs and activities. With over one hundred active members, the Chapter is a hub of sport aviation activity for the mid-Michigan area. The Chapter hanger, located at Mason-Jewett airport, was constructed in 1985. It provides hanger space for members’ aircraft, a meeting room, and a dedicated workshop for members’ aircraft building or restoration projects. The original purpose for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) was to support the homebuilt aircraft movement. This objective is very much alive at Chapter 55 with many homebuilt aircraft projects under construction or completed by Chapter members - including a Glasair, GlaStar, Pietenpol Sky Scout, Pietenpol Air Camper, Kitfox, various RVs, and a Zenith, to name a few. A Mini-Max ultralight aircraft was completed as a Chapter-wide project. A very diverse membership ensures that any aviation enthusiast will find others in the Chapter who have similar interests. Not all Chapter members are pilots or homebuilders. Anyone who loves airplanes, flying, or anything related will find EAA and Chapter 55 a welcome place. Chapter meetings feature speakers and programs that cover a variety of aviation-related topics to assure that there is something for everyone. But the best part is the informal "hanger flying" sessions with countless tales being shared (truthful and otherwise). The Chapter also funds a scholarship to support qualified beginning students in Aviation Technology Programs. Our EAA Young Eagles program also provides free airplane rides for young people with the goal of sparking an interest in aviation's future. Our website offers a wide variety of information about our Chapter, our activities, and our members, as well as general information for the aviation enthusiast, such as links to many other websites for “plane crazy” folks. If any of the above sounds good to you - You are our kind of person! Come on out to Chapter 55. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month
at the EAA Chapter 55 Hanger, Mason-Jewett Airport
Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. ~~~ Meeting & Program at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome!
