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Pancake Breakfast – What a Day!
First, a little perspective on our Community Pancake Breakfast. The event has been steadily growing over the past few several years and has turned into a popular local event and kick off to the summer...
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2016 T-Shirts
The latest version of the Brodhead Airport shirt is ready! The design celebrates the 70th anniversary of Brodhead Airport and features Bill Knight’s 1946 Taylorcraft, which has spent it’s entire life...
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Beacon Tower Memorial “Buy-a-Brick” Program
EAA Chapter 431 is now offering a “Buy-a-Brick program for the apron around the Beacon Tower Memorial. Bricks are available in two formats and can be customized with a personal message or with the name...
View ArticleTraining Exercise to be Held at Brodhead Airport
The following news release was distributed to local area media this week concerning a large scale Emergency Management exercise to be held at Brodhead Airport on Wednesday, June 29. Local pilots should...
View Article2016 Pietenpol / Hatz Fly-In Information
Those planning to attend the 2016 Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In at Brodhead Airport on July 21-24, please read our Information Page to familiarize yourself with camping, parking, meals and everything else...
View ArticleHotel Re-Opening in Brodhead
For anybody looking for lodging in Brodhead during the Pietenpol/Hatz fly-in or the September Grassroots fly-in, the old Earth Rider Hotel in downtown Brodhead has re-opened on a limited basis. All...
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Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In Photos
Garth Jernigan from West Virginia graciously gave us a batch of pictures from the 2016 Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-In. Check them out at the link below....
View Article2016 MAAC Grassroots Fly-In Information
The updated Information Page for the 2016 Midwest Antique Airplane Club “Grassroots” Fly-In September 9-11, 2016 is available at the link below. All attendees, whether flying or driving, should read...
View ArticleCall for Photos for 2017 Calendar
Calling all photographers! We are starting to prepare our 2017 EAA Chapter 431 calendar after the success of the inaugural 2016 version and are in need of photo submissions. Here are the “rules” and...
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Private Viewing of “Sully” with Jeff Skiles
EAA Chapter 431 in Brodhead has arranged a private showing of the new movie “Sully” on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Schubert Luxury 10 Theaters, 2799 Cranston Rd., Beloit Wis. Jeff Skiles,...
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MAAC “Grassroots” Photos
MAAC member Allan Blunt sent a nice batch of photos from the 2016 Midwest Antique Airplane Club “Grassroots” fly-in. Check them out here:
View ArticleChapter Board Election Oct. 4
A reminder to EAA Chapter 431 members that our annual election for the board of directors takes place at the regular October meeting on the 4th. Please take the time to attend the meeting and vote!
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Beloit Daily News Article on our “Sully” Showing
The Beloit Daily News has a nice article on our private showing of the movie “Sully” with chapter member and flight 1549 First Officer Jeff Skiles:...
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2017 Calendars Are Here – $15
After the great response to our inaugural calendar last year, we have produced another full color, 12-month calendar for 2017. Each month features a new full sized image plus several supporting images,...
View ArticleGrassroots Video
Our friends over at Synqronus Communications in Monroe made this neat video during the MAAC Grassroots Fly-In back in September. Check it out:
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Groundhog Chili Ski Fly-In is Feb. 4
EAA Chapter 431’s annual Groundhog Chili Ski Fly-In is set for Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brodhead Airport. As always, fly in, drive in or walk in for a mid-winter break...
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Field Condition Report for Groundhog Chili Ski Fly-In.
Field Condition Report for Groundhog Chili Ski Fly-In on Feb. 4, 2017. As of Wednesday, Feb. 1, Brodhead Airport runways are free of all snow and only a very small amount of ice remains in low spots....
View ArticleGene Calkins’ Wheel Penetrating Skis
Here’s a short video we put together featuring Gene Calkins’ wheel penetrating skis that he designed with Greg Klemp for his Kitfox. Take a look. … Continue reading →
View ArticleCaptain Pete’s Spring Pilot Refresher
Brodhead Airport, Saturday April 15, 2017 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Click on Registration Link for Full Schedule) Free for EAA Chapter 431 Members $25 for non-members (But you can join for $15!) All attendees...
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Kent Joranlien
We received word this week that Kent Joranlien, one of the founding members of EAA Chapter 431 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bellaire Beach, Florida. Kent’s full obituary is here. Kent was...
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