CHAPTER 1093’S KIDS TO OSHKOSH PROGRAM
EVERY YEAR, EAA CHAPTER 1093 in Midland, Michigan, sends three
young people and an adult chaperone to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for
a day, all expenses paid, as part of its “Kids to Oshkosh” program. The
program has been in operation since 1992.
This year, the leaders chose Aaron Angell; David Kohnert, EAA
1005639; and Travis Depcinski; the chaperone was Ray Senesac of
the Midland Airport Advisory Commission. As he has for many years,
chapter member Jack Hallett, EAA 594905, transported the group
with his twin-engine Cessna 310. On July 30, the group left Midland’s
Jack Barstow Airport at 7 a.m. Upon arrival at Oshkosh, the group
enjoyed a home-cooked breakfast in the campground from chapter
members Dave Schmelzer, EAA 526557, and Mike Klele. After a tour
of the grounds from Ford Tri-Motor pilot Cody Welch, EAA 115675,
the kids were given free time before regrouping for the air show. As
soon as the show was over, they returned home.
“Going to Oshkosh is a thrill for anyone who has the slightest
interest in aviation,” Ray said. “These kids had a great experience
that they will remember the rest of their lives, and it made them even
more determined to become pilots.”
In addition to its Kids to Oshkosh program, EAA Chapter 1093
organizes the annual Jack Barstow Airport Aviation Camp for ninth-
through 12th-graders, gives Young Eagles flights the second Saturday
of every month, and holds yearly scholarship awards for deserving
young people. For more information, visit www.EAA1093.org.
Left to right: Ray Senesac, Aaron Angell, David Kohnert, Travis Depcinski, Jack Hallett, and
Jacklyn Hallett
