EAA Chapter 153

10/10/2026

Our chapter had a great presentation last night on restoring an 80-year old Bellanca aircraft...

10/09/2026

On Friday October 9th at 7:00 we will begin a presentation on a 4 year restoration of a 1946 Bellanca tripletail aircraft at Schaumburg Airport in the lower level training room. It will be very informative and interesting so we hope you can make it.

Bob President 847-274-3193

10/09/2026

09/13/2026

My mechanic would probably not do that for me 😀

09/07/2026

Our Sept 11th 7pm presentation on Lithium Batteries should start promptly at 7, but ice cream treats and hangar flying start first at 6:30. All in the lower level classroom at Schaumburg Airport. Everyone owns lithium batteries and I think everyone likes ice cream!

Main and Backup Lithium Batteries in Your Aircraft
Learn how the advanced technology of lithium batteries can be applied to your airplane and offer clear advantages for both the certified and experimental aircraft applications including improved performance, reduced weight, and longer life as a few benefits to replace the antiquated lead acid battery. As aircraft electrical requirements evolve, lithium technology is positioned to become the dominant power source across both experimental and certified aviation sectors. Join Reg Nicoson from EarthX batteries as he explains this battery technology. This is an official EAA video presentation.

Afterwards, we will discuss your progress on flying, building or tell us your favorite airplane joke, before we finish off any leftover ice cream, brownies and coffee.

Tentatively planned at upcoming future meetings, we expect to hear from some of our members with presentations on Rans aircraft, Bellanca triple tail aircraft, Legal matters in Aviation like Estate-planning and sales tax related to aircraft ownership and maybe even an ultra-rare Trella Biplane Presentation and then someday maybe your own best presentation on your favorite aviation topic.

Thank you all for your interest, membership, attending, running for a position on our board of directors in November and helping our long-lasting Chapter 153 be the best it can be.

We welcome guest and first time visitors.
Bring your family and friends. I will get extra ice cream. See you on the 11th.

Bob Brandt EAA 153 President 847-274-3193 [email protected]

08/16/2026

Huge thanks to air_evtol for providing us with a look at their flyi...

08/14/2026

A quick reminder about our Sub dinner at 6:30, then the Bonanza Presentation and meeting and a slight plan change....On Friday August 14th 6:30 our Presentation starts with delicious submarine sandwiches and treats in the normal meeting room at Schaumburg Airport with a Bonanza Presentation, so you can learn all about this great aircraft. You do not need a chair, as we have tables and chairs there.
You may want a Bonanza after you attend, so check Trade a Plane and have your checkbook ready. Then we will discuss aircraft building, project progress, OSH observations and great flying stories.