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Happy Anniversary

EAA Chapter 27 is 70 years old this year! We'll have a big party at our Chapter picnic on September 20. Stay tuned for more news throughout the year. If you have thoughts on ways to commemorate this auspicious anniversary, send them to any of the officers.


President Mark Scott was honored at the February 15 meeting for 10 years of service as EAA Chapter 27's President. Vice President James Calver led the ceremony. In the photo, he's reading a letter signed by EAA Chairman Jack Pelton congratulating Mark for his service. Constance Castillo, airport man...

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Remembering Tom Spitler

17th Oct 2025

With sadness. we report that Tom Spitler recently passed away. He had to step down from his Ray Scholar Coordinator position due to serious illness earlier this year. Tom was very dedicated to the Ray Scholar program which was a shining bright spot among our other successful youth activities. He ste...

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The Tetrahedron is Back!

16th Sep 2025

The airport tetrahedron is once again pointing the wind direction at KMMK. It was heavily damaged by an ice storm last winter but a small, dedicated team has refurbished it and remounted it.

Thanks go to Doug Dringoli who fabricated a new--and much heavier duty--mount. Joe Bogaki and Mark Scott di...

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Our August meeting will be held at the New England Air Museum. We'll start with a short business meeting followed by a tour of the Restoration Facilities. After that, you're free to tour the rest of the museum on your own.

The cost is $15 per person and we have a limit of 40. Payment must be made...

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EAA Chapter 27 is finally moving into the 21st century with online membership registration. You can now join the chapter, or renew your membership using PayPal or a Credit Card. Venmo coming soon!

Online registration is available by clicking Join/Renew in the menu bar shown at the top of every p...

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Anthony Solos!

3rd Mar 2025

Congratulations to our 2024 Ray Scholar Anthony Ortiz on his first solo here at Meriden-Markham Airport. Way to go Anthony! Anthony is learning to fly through the Civil Air Patrol.

Chapter 27 is very proud of his accomplishments. In addition to earning Ray Scholar, Anthony found an aviation club a...

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We had another successful Young Eagles rally in October. Here are a few pics from Jose Aponte.

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