EAA Chapter 55

08/11/2026

POTLUCK THURSDAY: Thursday, August 20th. Come on over - EAA Chapter 55 will be hosting another weekly fly-in/drive-in potluck at the Chapter hangar on Mason Jewett Field (KTEW); 643 Aviation Drive; Mason MI; from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Chapter 55 provides the meat main dish. Bring a dish to pass OR make a free will donation to our Newberry Aviation Scholarship Fund. And, the Chapter has pop and water (and Klondike bars) for sale at very reasonable prices.

If you drive, please park along Aviation Drive and walk thru the pedestrian gate and down the taxilane to our hangar.

Everyone interested in aviation, friends, & food is welcome !!

08/09/2026

Weather turned out great. We flew 84 happy kids. And already looking forward to next year. But don’t miss the opportunity to come see us again at Mason Aviation Day for our pancake breakfast on Saturday August 15th.

The Experimental Aircraft Association held its final Young Eagles Aviation Day of the year Saturday, giving more than 50 children from across mid-Michigan the chance to fly in small airplanes at no cost.

08/06/2026

POTLUCK THURSDAY: the weather may or may not be good for flying - so drive on over .... EAA Chapter 55 will be hosting another weekly fly-in/drive-in potluck at the Chapter hangar on Mason Jewett Field (KTEW); 643 Aviation Drive; Mason MI; from 5:30pm to 7:30pm; this Thursday, August 6th and each week thru September 17th.

We will fire up the grills for some prime beef burgers donated by Mason & Janet Samson.

Plates, cups, and tableware will also be provided. Bring a dish to pass OR make a free will donation to our Newberry Aviation Scholarship Fund. And, the Chapter has pop and water (and Klondike bars) for sale at very reasonable prices.

We have our fingers crossed for great flying weather in the upcoming weeks. Aircraft parking is adjacent to the hangar. If you drive, please park along Aviation Drive and walk thru the pedestrian gate and down the taxilane to our hangar.

Everyone interested in aviation, friends, & food is welcome !!

08/05/2026

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 will host MASON AVIATION DAY on Saturday, August 15th, at Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive; Mason, MI (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; south of the Ingham County Fairgrounds).

There will be an “All-U-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast served with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee from 7:30am until noon. Cost will be $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for children age 3-12 and under age three are free. (Cash only please)

We will be cooking up breakfast RAIN or SHINE - but fingers are crossed for wonderful summer weather to watch many types of homebuilt, antique, warbird and general aviation aircraft as they fly in and out throughout the day. There are also plans for a variety of exhibits and displays.

PILOTS -if you stick around after noon, we will cook up a free lunch (sandwich/chip/drink). AND - be sure to sign the airport register and enter the drawing for our Pilot Raffle Prizes. Lots of great items thanks to these wonderful sponsors:
Aircraft Spruce
AOPA
AVEMCO Insurance
Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
City Limits Sports Grill & Bowling
Emerald Hills Golf Course & Tavern
Joe-Lee's Crosswinds Cafe - Owosso
Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub
Frosty's Ice Cream - Chesaning
Lee-Lee's Crosswinds Cafe West
Mead & Hunt
Real Clean Aircraft Detailing ...
PLUS - you can pick up a copy of the 2026 Michigan Aeronautical Chart and/or new Aircraft Spruce Catalog (while supplies last).

FREE ADMISSION - FREE PARKING - FAMILY FRIENDLY

For more info, contact Rick 616-755-6255 or email [email protected]

08/04/2026

Congratulations to another great group of outstanding graduates. Wishing you all the best as you pursue your new career.

08/02/2026

just two weeks away -
PIC - be sure to register for our Raffle Prize drawing. Lots of great items thanks to these wonderful sponsors:
Aircraft Spruce
AOPA
AVEMCO Insurance
Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
City Limits Sports Grill & Bowling
Emerald Hills Golf Course & Tavern
Joe-Lee's Crosswinds Cafe - Owosso
Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub
Frosty's Ice Cream - Chesaning
Lee-Lee's Crosswinds Cafe West
Mead & Hunt
Real Clean Aircraft Detailing

And you can pick up a copy of the 2026 Michigan Aeronautical Chart and/or new Aircraft Spruce Catalog (while supplies last).

08/02/2026

Our last Young Eagles Aviation Day for 2026 will be held on August 8th, 2026 (weather permitting).
The event will be at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 55 hangar, Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; South of the Ingham County Fairgrounds), Mason, MI. Registration will be from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
Local pilots will be offering area youngsters ages 8 to 17 an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers and are offered FREE of charge.
Young Eagles Aviation Day is part of the National EAA Young Eagles Program created to interest young people in aviation. Launched in 1992, the program has dedicated more than thirty years to giving youth their first ride in an airplane for free. It is the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids into the world of aviation.
Today, volunteer EAA pilots have flown over 2.5 million young people worldwide. Local Chapter 55 pilots have provided nearly 6,400 free airplane rides to youngsters from the mid-Michigan area.
Flights will be on a first come, first served basis; approximately 20 minutes in length. A parent or legal guardian MUST be present to sign the registration form. Advance reservations for large groups are encouraged.
Free airplane rides are just part of the experience. EAA hopes to build one-on-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving young people an opportunity to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation. Pilots at the event will explain about their airplanes, how airplanes work, and how pilots ensure safety - which is the prime concern before every flight.
Following their flight, each youngster will receive a certificate making them an official EAA Young Eagle.
For more information contact Margie Clark 517-712-2203 or email [email protected]

07/29/2026

POTLUCK THURSDAY: EAA Chapter 55 will be hosting another weekly fly-in/drive-in potluck at the Chapter hangar on Mason Jewett Field (KTEW); 643 Aviation Drive; Mason MI; from 5:30pm to 7:30pm; this Thursday, July 30th, and each week thru September 17th.
Looks like EAA55 will fire up the grills for burgers & dogs. Plates, cups, and tableware will also be provided. Bring a dish to pass OR make a free will donation to our Newberry Aviation Scholarship Fund. And, the Chapter has pop and water (and Klondike bars) for sale at very reasonable prices.
We have our fingers crossed for great flying weather all summer. Aircraft parking is adjacent to the hangar. If you drive, please park along Aviation Drive and walk thru the pedestrian gate and down the taxilane to our hangar.
Come see what the Chapter 55 is all about and what are Young Aviatiors program is doing. Everyone interested in aviation and food is welcome !!