Indianapolis Aero Club - Since 1933

 

INDIANAPOLIS AERO CLUB MAY MEETING

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Hillcrest Country Club 3^rd floor back room

6098 Fall Creek Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Festivities begin at 6:00pm

IAC RSVP

 

The Unique Rutan Aircraft Experience of Build, Fly and Maintain

Ø  SPEAKER: Bob Stevens

Ø  USMC pilot.  Fleet assignment was OV-10A/D Broncos at Camp Pendelton, CA/Okinawa, Japan.  Transitioned to the Reserves/ANG and retired as an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Commander (A-7/KC-135R).  Currently a Long Ez owner/pilot/zealot and Rutan Aircraft Flight Experience (RAFE)/Jet Guys maintenance volunteer.

Ø  Today’s Discussion:

o   Rutan Canards

§  Why canards?

§  Development/History

o   Flight Characteristics

o   Unique Structure

o   RAFE/Jet Guys

 

 

 

 

+ Short IAC agenda

+ Dinner Cost: Members $30 and Non-Members $35 each.  Donations to club accepted.

+ To Donate items at scholarship auction for 2026, please contact Mark Poliak at 463-248-1250 or xcflyer415@gmail.com and to volunteer for club activities please contact President Tim Porter at indyaeroclub@gmail.com 

 

Next Mtgs: June 9^th at 6:00pm at Hillcrest CC Speaker: Ryan Goodwin: Indpls Intl Airport Board

                        July 12^th at 6:00pm at Hillcrest Country Club + TBD