Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1591

12/29/2020

We are sad to announce the passing of longtime airport community and EAA member Ron Siwik on Monday, December 28th surrounded by his family. Ron was an institution at the Portage County Airport and a great champion for general aviation. Over the years he mentored many aviators, introduced dozens of kids to aviation through Young Eagle flights, and donated his time, money, and aircraft to helping further the cause. He will be sorely missed.

08/12/2019

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08/05/2019

The Record Courier wrote up an excellent article about our very own Will Hubin and the Young Eagles program!

Will Hubin was one of those kids whose wallpaper and bed sheets were covered in airplanes and who loved building model airplanes. By the time he took his

07/26/2019

05/31/2019

The YNG ATC is in need of volunteers to fly by and do some ASR approaches. This is a requirement for them to keep proficient on and they are seeking our help. So if you or you & a student are out skipping through the skies, head on over to the YNG airport and give them a hand.

05/24/2019

Virginia Mills celebrated her 105th birthday with her first flying lesson, taking a Cessna 172 for a flight out of Portage County Airport in Ohio.

05/20/2019

Our chapter members are the best kind of people!

RAVENNA, Ohio-- Virginia Mills' wish on her 105th birthday was to fly a plane. The Portage County resident told Chantai Lipford, the lifestyle coordinator at Vista Veranda Assisted Living, that didn't want a party. She really wanted a chance to fly a small plane. “It was something she never got to...

04/29/2018

FORECAST: KPOV SUMMER 2018

04/18/2018

So Exciting!

03/21/2018

Don't forget our monthly meeting is tonight at 6:30 PM at Cales Custom Aviation

09/04/2017

Look what just rolled into Portage County Airport! This beautiful bird will be hauling rides here September 7-10th. Book your ride today at www.flytheford.org