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What is EAA?
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an organization that promotes all forms of recreational aviation. The EAA was organized in 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by some individuals who were interested in building their own aircraft. Over the years it has grown to include all types of aircraft, from ultralights to commercially manufactured aircraft. An interest in aviation is the common denominator that brings our people together, in good fellowship and sharing. The EAA is a national organization and has local chapters, such as ours, all over the world. You don't have to be a pilot to join in, the only requirement is a love for aviation. Join Our Chapter! Monthly meetings are on the First Saturday of Every Month. HEY! Join our Facebook Group!

Chapter News and Announcements

November 7 Coffee & Donuts
It will be a regular Coffee & Donuts meeting at John Cerney's hanger. I know that I may sound like a broken record, but once again, with Avelo Airlines beginning passenger service next month, the TSA will be testing the airport's security. This means they'll probably be sending someone in plain clothes to our meeting to see if they can "wander" past our gathering onto the restricted areas of the airport. So I ask everyone to help keep an eye for people straying from our group, especially for the first few months. I remind people of the potential of getting fined by the TSA up to something like $12,000 if you don't have a badge and they catch you not with our group or with a badged person. The airport manager is under a lot of pressure about this and asks for us to do our part so we can continue to meet at a hanger on nice days.

Thanks for helping! Randy Smith, President
Pat Long's Memorial Service and Burial
Long time EAA 1246 Chapter member and hangar host for our Coffee & Donuts has "Gone West, Not alone into the sunset but into the company of friends who have gone before them." as the EAA says. John Cerney said that Pat's family may attend the November Coffee & Donuts to share memories of Pat with his friends.

Patrick was grateful for the life he lived, the opportunities he had, and, most importantly, the family he loved. He leaves behind a legacy of curiosity, determination, adventure, kindness, and love a life filled with the people and things that brought him joy.

Patrick will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a passionate pilot and engineer, a kind and loving father, grandfather "Papa Pat," brother, uncle, cousin, and dear friend.Take a moment to read his obituary that details his interesting life in more detail.

Patrick's family will be hosting a remembrance gathering from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2026, at Allen Family Funeral Options, Plano, Texas. A burial service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request a donation be made to EAA Chapter 1246 in Pat's honor at: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7LVZK3A9UE9QA, or a donation to the University of Notre Dame at: https://giving.nd.edu, with designation to Additional Funds, Veterans Association (NDVets) or Arnold Air Society-Air Force ROTC Detachment 225 in honor of Alumni Maj. Patrick Long, USAF, Retired; Class of 1968.
https://www.affoplano.com/obituaries/patrick-long
IMC Club Will Meet November 7
Kurtis will be having the IMC Club meeting at 8:30 this Saturday at the regular meeting spot in the building to the right of the McKinney FBO (1476 Industrial Blvd. Door is on the left side of building). The topic this month is: "Risk Management When the Engine Isn't Dead, Yet " Register via the web link.
https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=147020&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
Now We Need a Treasurer, Among Other Volunteers
Well, it looks like we will have an all new leadership with John Cerney asking for someone to take over his role as Treasurer. John has been faithfully doing this job for five years when the normal "term" is two. It's not as much work as the EAA description would make you think, but here's what they list in their reference guide: Maintains chapter finances, maintains financial books and records, files the chapter's IRS 990N return annually, issue receipts for donations, and leads budget planning.
There are actually other positions that we are doing with only five or so of us, so any help is appreciated to help make Chapter 1246 a more fun and engaging group promoting the fun of flight!
https://www.eaa.org/-/media/Files/EAA/Chapters/2021/2021-Chapter-Officer-Reference-Guide.pdf
Chapter Meetings - First Saturday Coffee and Donuts
(Please see note below if weather is over 50% predicted rain or thunderstorms during the First Saturday meeting time) We're having Free coffee and donuts for everyone on the 1st Saturday of every month at John Cerney's Hangar in the McKinney Hangar Owners Association area at the Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney, TX. The map shows it in a different hanger, but it is now closer to the fire station in the same row. We gather at 9:30 am. You don't have to be a member to join in, the only requirement is a love for aviation. Non-members can be added to our email notification list by emailing Treasurer@eaa1246.org. Check our Event Calendar for Dates and Times. Click HERE for a Map! You don't have to be a member to attend. See you there!
https://www.eaa1246.org/coffee-and-donuts.asp

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