<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Hello EAA Chapter 179 Members and Friends - Join us!</strong></span></em></p>


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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The April Chapter Gathering is scheduled for
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tuesday, April 16th</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>
At the Maintenance Facility, Double Eagle II
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><em><strong>Join us - in person!</strong></em></span></span></p>

<h2 style="padding-left: 40px;">5:30 PM -- Doors Open
6:00 PM -- Potluck Dinner/Social Time
6:30 PM -- Program: SAMS Academy Aeronautics
<span style="font-size: 8pt;">.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . </span>Luke Vaughn, EAA 179 Ray Scholar</h2>
Luke Vaughn, a graduating senior from Volcano Vista High School has been volunteering alongside adult chapter members since he was selected for a scholarship in March 2021.

Heading off to the Air Force Academy already in June, he asked to present at this gathering.  Join us to hear Luke’s message to our chapter.

Luke soloed in an Air Force sponsored flight training program last summer.  Since then, he received our Chapter’s EAA Ray Scholarship to finish off his private certificate with Bode Aviation instruction. Encountering many delays as unfortunately is typical for flight students, Luke is now preparing for his checkride which should occur before he leaves for the Academy.

Each month, these “Chapter Gatherings” offer time to network with programs centered on exchanging experiences and ideas about aviation – airplanes, flying, and flying activities – rather than the chapter business which is addressed in bimonthly Board meetings.

Where: City Maintenance Facility at Double Eagle II Airport

Directions: The City of Albuquerque maintenance facility at Double Eagle II Airport is next to the Control Tower. At the last stop sign before turning left to the main airport parking lot, proceed straight through the gate towards the Control Tower. Look for EAA signs. Park in front of the city building.

Driving to Double Eagle II: Take I-40 or Paseo del Norte west to Atrisco Vista Blvd and follow airport signs. (7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd).