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THIS SATURDAY! CHAPTER FLY OUT! RICK’S CAFE BOATYARD KEYE – EAGLE CREEK AIRPARK INDIANAPOLIS, IN. SATURDAY JUNE 20TH MEET AT THE RESTAURANT AT 11 AM Restaurant is across the street from the airport
PILOTS! IF YOU HAVE AN OPEN SEAT, FIND A MEMBER TO RIDE ALONG! MEMBERS! IF YOU DON'T HAVE A RIDE, FIND A PILOT WITH AN OPEN SEAT! BECAUSE OF THE VAST SPEED DIFFERENCES IN OUR MEMBERS AIRPLANES, WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE DESTINATION THIS SUNDAY!
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A VERY SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING! JUNE 27TH – 6PM EAA 582 HANGAR TOLEDO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER SUSAN JOHNSON!
LT Susan “Trailer Swift” Johnson was born and raised in Bowling Green, Ohio, the youngest of three children of Paul and Laura Johnson. Susan discovered a love of flying at an EAA Young Eagles Event at the age of 13. Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, Hank Povolny, who not only let Susan sit in his plane he invited her to a Friday night hanging at the hangar. This is where she met Bill David, along with Andy Abreu, Ryan Weaver, Joe Deaton, Mike Whitescarver, and so many others that would play a foundational role in getting her started in aviation. Susan started by building and learning about balsa wood gliders with Bill, flying with various members of EAA 582, and absorbing as much aviation knowledge as possible. Susan started learning to fly at 16 years old in the famous Pietenpol Air Camper with Toledo Buzzards Light Sport Aircraft Club Inc (TBLSACI). She soloed the Piet at the age of 16 under the instruction of Bill David, Andy Abreu, and Ryan Weaver. She went on to earn her Private Pilot’s license in the Piper Cherokee rented from Crow Air at age 17. Following her 2015 graduation from Bowling Green High School, Susan attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. While at home on school breaks, she frequented the 582 hangar to visit everyone and fly with Bill. Flying on school breaks was always a welcome reprieve from the arduous long hours of studying at the Naval Academy. Susan commissioned from the Naval Academy in 2019 as an Ensign in the United States Navy. She was awarded the Shoemaker Scholarship to attend Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California, graduating in 2020 with a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. While attending NPS she flew gliders and towed gliders in the Piper Pawnee out of Hollister, California. In June 2020 Susan moved to Pensacola, Florida to start her career in Naval aviation. After completing Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation program (NIFE), Susan moved to Corpus Christi, TX to complete Primary flight training. This included basic lessons in VFR, IFR, aerobatics and formation flying in the T-6B Texan. Out of primary flight training, Susan was selected to continue her training in jets flying the T-45C Goshawk out of Meridian, Mississippi. Susan learned to fly instruments, formation, drop bombs, land on an aircraft carrier, and fly low level routes and basic fighter maneuvering (dogfighting). In November, 2022 Susan completed flight training earning her Naval Aviator’s Wings of Gold. She then moved to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, to train in her fleet aircraft the EA-18G Growler (the electronic attack variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet). She completed the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) in April, 2024 and joined her first deployable fleet squadron VAQ-134 “the Garudas” a land based Growler Squadron embedded with the Air Force. As a member of VAQ-134,Susan deployed to the Pacific theater from June, 2024 to December 2024. Participating in several international exercises with the Japanese, French, and Koreans. Susan operated out of Misawa, Japan, Okinawa, Japan, and Guam, USA. During 2025 Susan participated in many US exercises to include Checkered Flag, Red Flag, and Gray Flag. Susan then deployed to Osan, Korea from October to December 2025 with VAQ-135 (a sister growler squadron). After earning her Mission Commander and section lead qualification, Susan volunteered to work at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) in support of the Operation Epic Fury in March, 2026. The CAOC functions as the mission planning nerve center for the air war. Following an exercise in Tucson, Arizona, Susan deployed in May, 2026 to the Middle East to fly missions in support of Operation Epic Fury. Susan plans to apply to US Navy Test Pilot School in November, 2026. If she is accepted, she’ll start classes in July, 2027 out of Patuxent River, Maryland.
WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH FOOD, SO PLEASE LET US KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE ATTENDING! IT’S EASY! REGISTER ONLINE OR SIMPLY REPLAY TO THIS EMAIL!
HANGIN’ AT THE HANGAR!
COOKOUTS EVERY FRIDAY at 6pm! GOOD FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS & HANGAR TALK BURGERS – HOT DOGS – BRATS Guests are encouraged to bring a side dish! (Weather Permitting) EAA Chapter 582 Hanger Toledo Executive Airport - KTDZ
Everyone is invited, members and non-members alike! Kids too! Fly-in or Drive-in! You won’t want to miss the Friday Night Fun! See you at the Hanger! | Welcome to EAA Chapter Toledo, Ohio 28329 LEMOYNE RD. MILLBURY OHIO TOLEDO EXCUTIVE AIRPORT – KTDZ – UNICOM 123.05 – WX ASOS 121.575  Thank you Chapter 582 Members for your support!
No one likes asking for money, but the harsh reality is that looks and personality don't pay the bills. If it did, we wouldn't be posting this: EAA Chapter 582 needs our annual member dues to maintain operations. We need to pay rent, electric, gas and water bills, repair bills and other expenses. We pay for those expenses with dues and donations. Without the financial support of our members' dues and donations, this amazing club would not be able to do the things we do at the airport. Our annual dues are $50. That hasn’t changed in a long time. Considering the facility we have and the things we do, it is extremely inexpensive! We have a system that automatically notifies you when your membership is up for renewal. We ask that you please pay them promptly. It’s how our chapter survives. If you have paid your dues, thank you for supporting your chapter!
If you haven’t…… Paying your dues is easy! They can be paid RIGHT HERE online. Or simply write a check and give it to one of our chapter officers or board members. We also encourage those that attend our events, like the Hangin’ at the Hangar weekly cookouts, CAR’S, PLANE’S & COFFEE, pancake breakfasts, Doug's Spaghetti Dinner, or any of our events to please utilize the donation jars we set out at each event. That money is what keeps those events going! Thank you Chapter 582 Members for your support!  WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND MEETINGS! Have you ever planned an event? A graduation party? A wedding? Made dinner reservations at a restaurant? These events run smoother if you have an approximate headcount. That is all we ask when we plan event for our members. One of the hardest parts of planning and executing these programs is knowing how much food to prepare, how many seats to set up, how many beverages to buy and how many program copies to make. We don’t want to run out or have too much waste. When programs are announced, please help us to better plan events with enough food and while minimizing costs and waste. 3 Easy Ways to RSVP:
Even if you just think you are coming, let us know! Thanks everyone! ABOUT OUR CHAPTER We have been around since 1977 and our purpose is to foster interest, promote safety, and provide educational opportunities in matters related to aviation within our community. In 2006 we realized our dream and built the facility at KTDZ. It features a modern learning library, a well equipped shop, and adequate hangar space for completing projects. Click below to view a Youtube video about it.  For the most recent updates, please follow and link us on social media! 
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