EAA Chapters - what about non-builders?

[nddons]

I like the idea of joining an EAA chapter, but I've been to one that was entirely builders; I had very little in common, and it didn't interest me.

Are there EAA chapters that are more "diverse" in your experience?

 

[steingar]

Mine has more non builders. Good group.

 

[n12365]

I like the idea of joining an EAA chapter, but I've been to one that was entirely builders; I had very little in common, and it didn't interest me.

Are there EAA chapters that are more "diverse" in your experience?

My local EAA chapter is almost entirely non builders.

 

[DaleB]

My first chapter meeting is Monday night... it will be interesting to see what the makeup is. I'm hoping for more builders, actually.

 

[hopmedic]

690 (Lawrenceville, GA) has a good mix of both builders and non-builders. At the Young Eagle events, IIRC I've only seen one experimental doing flights. I'd say shop around.

 

[oldShar]

My first one is two weeks from now.
I'm curious to see what happens

 

[flyingron]

Ours has a lot of people who aren't builders. There's a good portion of them who are Vintage Aircraft guys like me and a lot just are spam can jocks who like the social / service aspects of it (young eagles, etc...).

You can be an NRA member even if you've never owned a gun.

 

[nddons]

I'd say shop around.

Good idea.