EAA Chapter 55

EAA Chapter 55 EAA Chapter 55 is the local affiliate of the national Experimental Aircraft Association located at Mason Jewett Field (KTEW) in Mason, Michigan

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’ ai

rcraft, 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!

Join us for our Centennial Celebration on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Capital Region International Airport (41...
05/13/2026

Join us for our Centennial Celebration on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Capital Region International Airport (4100 Capital City Blvd).

The event will feature:
- Free EAA Chapter 55 airplane rides for children ages 8-17
- Interactive aviation exhibits
-Local vendors and organizations
- Refreshments and food trucks
- Giveaways.. and more!

05/05/2026

Who was there ?

Our next meeting will be Saturday, May 9th. We start with our customary pancake, eggs & sausage breakfast (free will do...
05/05/2026

Our next meeting will be Saturday, May 9th. We start with our customary pancake, eggs & sausage breakfast (free will donations accepted) followed by a short membership meeting, then our monthly program. This month our program speaker will be our member and aviation archaeologist, Dave Trojan.

Aircraft parking should be available adjacent to our chapter hangar. And, there is always aircraft parking available on the terminal ramp. For those driving in, call the Airport Operations phone number on the sign at Gate 1 for the access code.

YOUNG EAGLE PILOTS WANTED SATURDAY, JUNE 13th: We are still welcoming additional Young Eagle Pilots and Ground Crew for a special event at Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) on Saturday, June 13th for their 100th Anniversary Celebration of the first flight out of Lansing. Pilots must be members of EAA National and have a current Youth Protection Policy Training Certificate. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please have them contact Margie Clark; [email protected] OR call 517-712-2203 for complete details.

2026 MICHIGAN AERONAUTICAL CHARTS: Are now available and, with thanks to MDOT Aeronautics and Capital Region Internatio...
04/18/2026

2026 MICHIGAN AERONAUTICAL CHARTS: Are now available and, with thanks to MDOT Aeronautics and Capital Region International Airport-Fly Lansing, TEW Mason Jewett is once again a distribution site. Supply is LIMITED and intended for actively flying pilots as the priority. They will continue to be available in the TEW terminal while supply lasts. ONE per pilot, please !

EAA Chapter 55 had a strong presense at Rosie Day 2026. Members were involved with planning, volunteering, and providin...
03/19/2026

EAA Chapter 55 had a strong presense at Rosie Day 2026. Members were involved with planning, volunteering, and providing several exhibits ... See who you can recognize ??

EAA YOUNG EAGLE PILOTS WANTED:Chapter 55 of Mason, MI (KTEW) will be conducting a special Young Eagle Aviation Day at Ca...
03/18/2026

EAA YOUNG EAGLE PILOTS WANTED:
Chapter 55 of Mason, MI (KTEW) will be conducting a special Young Eagle Aviation Day at Capital Region International Airport (KLAN) on Saturday, June 13th, as part of their 100th Anniversary Celebration of the First Flight from Lansing. And, June 13th is also International Young Eagles Day!

We anticipate a lot of youngsters will be signing up for these free flights and we will NEED ADDITIONAL PILOTS who are qualified under the EAA guidelines to fly Young Eagles.

In addition, it will be mandatory that pilots must attend the pilot briefing at 9:00am at the KLAN AvFlight FBO building.

A lunch will be provided for volunteers. Fuel prices for the assisting pilots will be matched to the posted price at KTEW (not the price listed for Lansing).

If you or anyone you know might be interested in coming to KLAN and assist at this event, please notify us in advance. Contact our YE Coordinator, Margie Clark, at [email protected] or by calling 517-712-2203. We will need your aircraft N #; your EAA membership number; how many passengers your plane carries, along with a copy of your current Youth Protection Policy Training Certificate.

EAA YOUNG EAGLE PILOT REQUIREMENTS are basic, but MUST be followed:. Be a current EAA® member and hold an appropriate airman’s certificate (sport pilot or greater).. Possess a current medical certificate (if applicable).. Be current to carry passengers in the aircraft you plan to use.. Have a current flight review.. Complete the Young Eagles registration form before the flight, including parent or legal guardian signature, and pilot signature.. Conduct flights in an aircraft that is in airworthy condition.. Have aircraft passenger liability insurance for the aircraft used (owned, rented, or borrowed) with $100,000 per seat coverage.. Adhere to all applicable Federal Air Regulations (FARs).. Complete both the online training and basic background check as a part of EAA’s Youth Protection Policy. For more information visit EAA.org/YouthProtection.

03/18/2026

(Updated March 18, 2026)
Going to be a fun year! See you at an airshow near you! 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

01/19/2026

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643 Aviation Drive; POB 443;
Mason, MI
48854

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+16167556255

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