Second Saturday BBQ Lunch on October 11

Our 2nd Saturday gathering on October 11 will be a BBQ Lunch beginning at 11:00 a.m. Our program for the gathering will be Adding a Glider Rating to Your Pilot Certificate presented by Gary Veer, who is doing just that. Gary has presented to our chapter before…he did a well-received program on Air Traffic Control way back in 2024. It will be an entertaining and informative morning for both pilots and enthusiasts.
Also, our free flight simulators will be available for all, adults and kids alike.

If you want our fine BBQ lunch…plan to be in line by 11:30 because the grill will be shutting down by 11:45.

BBQ Lunch is $10 or $25 for a family. (If you are a Gold Member, lunch remains free!)

Also available!
  • A chance to pay past-due dues for 2025 or jump forward to 2026 and pay your dues for next year. Individual or Family membership is $30 per year; Student membership (under 19) is free; Gold Membership is $300 per year.
  • Perhaps purchase a new chapter T-shirt for $20.

If you are unfamiliar with where our hangar is located, come to Flightline Drive at the airport and follow the “EAA” signs.

IMC/VMC club online meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 pm PDT

Our monthly IMC/VMC pilot education meeting for October will have two “What Would You Do?” scenarios.

The IMC scenario involves an IFR flight where smoke begins to appear in the cockpit.  The VMC scenario involves a flight in a twin engine aircraft where both engines begin to fail at the same time.

To join the meeting, click this link at 7 pm PDT on Thursday, Oct. 2:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82329348121

Fly safe!

Runway and Helipad Will Be Closed on Wednesday 09/24/25 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm

Received from City of Lincoln Public Services:

Valued Airport Customer,
We are informing you that we will be closing the Airport runway and helipad Wednesday 9/24/25 from 1:30pm until 6:00pm. The purpose of this closure is to perform a drone survey of tarmac and taxiway area shown on the attached drawing. The drawing shows the boundaries of the future proposed crack seal and slurry seal project.  We will be performing a drone survey of this entire area. Because of this survey, this will requires a closure of the airport (runway and helipad) as there will be a drone overflying the airfield collecting imagery that will be utilized for the design of the crack seal project. The exact boundaries of crack  and slurry seal work will be determined by the available funding when the project goes out to bid in the Spring, but we will be surveying the entire area so that we have the data needed for any of it.  Actual construction is anticipated in Fall 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027.

In conjunction with this survey on 9/24/25, we will also be completing media work for the upcoming Speedfest event occurring in the Spring of 2026. This media work will include runway footage as well as exhibition footage of exotic cars on the runway and  taxiways throughout the Airport property. This media work will begin at 1:30pm and will be completed by 4:30pm.

Thank you,
Public Works
City of Lincoln

Lincoln airport user meeting Saturday Sept 13th now available on the chapter’s YouTube channel

The chapter’s events video page and YouTube channel has been updated with the Lincoln Airport User’s Meeting held in the EAA hangar on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  The topics covered included updates on the new hangars project, future improvements being planned for the airport, a recap of the 2025 Wings and Wheels event, and open Q&A.  The video includes an index list so that viewers can jump to specific topics discussed.

 

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Saturday, September 13: Airport User’s Meeting

Saturday, September 13, 8:00 am to 11:00 am

(egg burrito breakfast from 8:00-9:00 am, meeting at 9:00 am)

Presented by Representatives from the City of Lincoln

Hosted by EAA Chapter 1541

Come to EAA Hangar S-12

Any and All Airport Users Welcome

EAA Chapter 1541 is hosting representatives from the City of Lincoln, our airport operator, for an Airport Users Meeting on Saturday, September 13. This will be our chapter’s Second Saturday Gathering for September, so we will start by offering a egg burrito breakfast at 8:00 am at the chapter hangar. The Users Meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am and we expect to be concluded by 11:00 am.

We hosted a very successful Airport Users meeting this past March, and we are happy to do so again. All airport users are encouraged and welcome to attend this opportunity to interact with the City about airport construction, financing, and other items. So, please mark your calendars and spread the word to others about this important meeting

A few points of note:

  • If you want breakfast…get in line by 8:30 because the grill will be shutting down by 8:45 to allow time to prepare for the meeting. You want to eat? Best show up at 8:00 am.
  • We expect a presentation by Sean Scully, the city manager, and other city representatives, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and have an open discussion. We also expect to have representatives from the hangar development company and the construction contractor.
  • We expect to tape the meeting and post it on YouTube (as we did the last meeting) for those who are not able to attend.

 

Spread the word…see you then.

IMC/VMC club meeting online Thursday Sept. 4 at 7 pm PDT

Our pilot education meeting for September will have two “What Would You Do?” scenarios. The IMC scenario involves a night time IFR approach into an airport where the runway lights are reported out of service.  The VMC scenario involves a wildlife strike on final approach to a rural airport that damages your aircraft.   .

To join the meeting, click this link at 7pm PDT on Thursday, Sept. 4.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84250637572

Fly safe!

Wings and Wheels Friday-Saturday (August 22-23)

Coming next weekend, the City of Lincoln and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual airport Wings and Wheels event at our Lincoln Airport. Our chapter is participating as we’ve outline in many emails over the past months. (It’s not too late to volunteer to help, but it’s getting too late quickly.)

Parking is free. Admission on Friday night is $5 and for Saturday, it’s $10. Kids under 18 are admitted free. If you are a substantial volunteer, it is also free. More details on the Chamber’s webpage.

Invite friends and family to this plane (and car) event and show off our airport to the city and region. See you there!

 

Updated KLHM airport construction schedule as of August 14, 2025

Received from City of Lincoln Public Works:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for the extended patience while we make improvements to the airport to allow for future growth for aviators. We are aware and actively addressing FOD and educating non aviators about the importance of no FOD allowed.

Please see Communication below regarding construction schedule updated for the next few days.

  • Thursday 8/14 night work 5pm-5am will begin for the underground piping across taxiway G. Note the trench will be plated with recessed plates and we will make sure they are flush to the asphalt. (previously noticed to airport users)
  • Friday 8/15 daytime work 6am-6pm work will occur between 1882 and 1884 Hangars where the trench plates are currently. Taxiway G will be open daytime until 5pm. Day Work will also continue in the main hangar development area and new taxiway F and G. (this is new notification)
  • Friday 8/15 night work 5pm-5am will continue across taxiway G. Note the trench will be plated with recessed plates and we will make sure they are flush to the asphalt. (previously noticed to airport users)
  • Saturday 8/16 6am-6pm day work to pave new taxiway F and G. Taxiway G open. (this is new notification)
  • Monday 8/18 daytime work7 am-7pm taxiway G closed for trench base and replacement asphalt to eliminate trench plates.

Please share and be aware of these work areas. If you need assistance with an aircraft tug or hangar access, please communicate those needs to the airport and we will try to accommodate and help.

Notice of partial closure of KLHM on Thursday 8/13 and Friday 8/14

Received on Wed. 8/13 from City of Lincoln Public Works:

To All Pilots of Lincoln Regional Airport,

            Due to construction, the area in the attached map (including Taxiway G) will be closed during the following times:

            Thursday (08/14) beginning at 5pm until Friday (08/15) at 5am

            Friday (08/15) beginning at 5pm until Saturday (08/16) at 5am

       We understand that this is an inconvenience and will do our best to minimize any impact. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the airport office at (916) 645-3443.

Thank you,
Public Works
City of Lincoln

New hangars project groundbreaking ceremony August 6, 2025

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 6th at Lincoln Regional Airport to formally launch the new hangars project that will create 66 new hangars at the airport.  After the ceremony a second gathering was held at the gazebo to provide airport users with information about temporary effects the construction project will have on ramp areas, taxiways, and runway operations, and answer questions.
The grading, paving and infrastructure phase of the project is underway now, and the entire construction project is expected to continue into the Spring of 2026.  Because the project will have important effects on all airport users, EAA 1541 has created a Hangar Project Updates page on its website where we will post information about changes to airport operations that will affect both aircraft and surface vehicles. We have also added a New Hangars Project menu item to the home page, and will send out updates to this chapter members email list as needed.
We encourage all airport users to take some time to click on this link:
to familiarize yourself with the key points that airport users should know about the project and its current and future effects on operations.
Fly safe!