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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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!

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.

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

After a run of 63 meetings (5 years and 3 months’ worth in a row) we took a bit of a breather this Spring but are now approaching the departure runway for more “What Would You Do?” pilot education video scenarios.

Our August online meeting will feature two flights that encountered unexpected challenges. The IMC scenario involves an IMC flight into deteriorating weather with increasing turbulence over mountainous terrain in Wyoming.  The VMC scenario involves a sudden problem trying to see while departing for a flight around your home airport’s traffic pattern.  We look forward to a lively discussion!

To join the meeting click this link at 7pm PDT on Thursday, August 7th:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86444677096

Fly safe!

Come to our EAA hangar at the Lincoln Airport this coming Saturday, June 14, for muffins, juice, and coffee between 8 am and 10 am. 

Our free flight simulators will be available for all, adults and kids alike.

 

Also available! 

• A chance to pay those pesky EAA Chapter 1541 dues for 2025!
• An opportunity to sign up to help at the City of Lincoln Wings and Wheels event on Saturday, August 23!
• An opportunity to purchase one of our new chapter T-Shirts for $20!

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

Scott Thompson
Chapter President

To all airport users, from the City of Lincoln Public Works:

On Monday (6-9-25), the City will be holding a memorial unveiling for Captain John Sax at the stop sign on Flightline Drive. Because of this, we will be closing the  southbound lane of Flightline Drive at 7am to allow set up and will do a hard closure of Flightline Drive at 9 am at Gate 1 and Gate 3. The attached closure map shows a detour route through the Airport if you need to get to the northern end of Flightline. There will be Lincoln Police Department Citizens on Patrol at Gate 1 and Gate 3 directing people through that need to get through. If you need to go through the Airport while the closure is in place, please do not exceed 10 mph and pay close attention to aircraft and other hazards.

Thank you,
Public Works
City of Lincoln

The IFR Mini-Symposium held on March 29th at the EAA hangar is now available online.  There were three sessions at the Symposium:

•  Nuts and Bolts of IFR Approaches, presented by CFII Scott Thompson.
•  Northern California airspace, by NorCal Air Traffic Control Specialist Casey Lyons
•  Pilot questions and ATC answers

See our chapter’s Events Videos page for a detailed list of topics covered.  You can click on just the topics that interest you.

Fly safe!

Our online Zoom pilot education meeting for March will have two “What Would You Do?” scenarios. The IMC scenario involves an IMC flight into deteriorating weather very close to your intended destination airport.  The VMC scenario involves an evening departure with wildlife in the vicinity of the runway.

To register for Wings credit for this event, click this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nxs1m9HpRLu7e3j4gXablA

All are invited to attend.

Fly safe!