EAA Chapter 96

Chapter 96 General Membership Meeting is this Saturday 11:00 AM
In the EAA Hanger Compton Airport.
Topic: “Cloudy, with a Chance of Knowledge”
A refresher on anticipated weather.
Anyone interested in aviation is invited to come on by, check out the planes, make new friends, and stay for the BBQ afterwards. See you there.

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How to spot hard-to-find airports Smaller airports and backcountry strips can be difficult to spot, so do your research and use some mapping and chair-flying techniques to prepare before you go.

This month the General Membership Meeting is Saturday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00 AM. EAA Hangar Compton Airport. All are welcome to attend. We BBQ some food after the meeting too.

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Chapter meeting for July is moved to the 11th so not to conflict with 4th of July activities. More details coming soon.

OUR JUNE 13 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WILL OCCUR TOMORROW AT 11 AM. EAA Hanger Compton Airport. All are welcome to come by.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SATURDAY'S MEETINGS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE INABILITY OF OUR SPEAKER TO ATTEND PLUS MULTIPLE ABSENCES OF BOARD MEMBERS.

WE WILL MOVE THESE MEETINGS TO JUNE 13 AND PROVIDE YOU MORE DETAIL IN COMING DAYS.

AS A RESULT OF THIS, WE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL SESSION OF BUILD AND FLY THIS SATURDAY AT 10 AM IN THE HANGAR. EVERYONE, AGE 12 AND UP, ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

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The Art of Epoxy and Fiberglass Layup -A Hands-On Workshop
SPEAKER: Brendon Reap
Saturday May 2, 2026 – 11:AM. EAA Hangar 1017 W Alondra Blvd.Compton Airport 90220
Join us for a hands-on epoxy demonstration where attendees will learn the basics of fiberglass wet layup. Each participant will get the opportunity to mix epoxy, layup fiberglass, and create their own composite sample to take home. All materials and safety equipment will be provided. No prior experience needed. Your part will cure after the session and be available to pick up at the next General Membership meeting in June. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with composite techniques commonly used in homebuilt aircraft construction.