EAA Chapter 1049 January Monthly Meeting

Airport Board Opening

The City of Driggs is seeking to fill an open position with the Airport Board effective February 1, 2024.  The Board term is 3 years and the meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 5 pm in the City Center.

Youth flight opportunities

There are several opportunities organized by the local Experimental Aircraft Association in Teton Valley for young people to fly for free.

First Ever Full-time Airport Manager at DIJ

Meredith Fox is excited to call Driggs her new home and brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

We think you might have questions on the Airport Runway Project!

So, we've updated our FAQ page to help answer your questions!

Approach flying like a fighter pilot with Angle of Attack

Every sortie in the Navy we trained to use our Angle of Attack (AoA) indicator in all our flight regimes, especially landing aboard the aircraft carrier.  Even in general aviation (GA), flying with an AoA indicator is a safer, more precise and more comfortable way to fly.  This is especially true in the backcountry.  This article will explain why.

How not to start learning aerobatics!

Let us start by saying perhaps I did not choose the easiest route and I never expected to fully embrace aerobatics because, I hate to admit it, but I was afraid of flying.  I had no problem building and flying R/C planes but putting my life in a real plane that I was in charge of seemed to be where I drew the line.