Sky Flight (Skagit Youth Flight) is a chapter-sponsored project to introduce local high school students to what it takes to build and maintain aircraft. The goal is to make a flyable Cessna 150 out of two donor airplanes. The students will do most of the work, with assistance and supervision from members of Chapter 818 and some local A&P technicians.
Sky Flight meets every Thursday evening at 6 pm at the Skagit Regional Airport, hangar 400 on the south side of the field. From Highway 20, take Higgins Airport Way north, turn left at the sign for the Heritage Flight Museum, then look for the Sky Flight sign on the right. New students and parents are welcome–just show up to the next work session. Or you can contact Dan Holden (tail_wheel@hotmail.com) or Jay Findlay (jayfindlay@aol.com) for more info.
Here’s a video that gives an overview of the program, with observations from the students and their chapter mentors.
We need donations to help cover the costs of materials and services needed to make the airplane airworthy–things like engine parts, crankshaft inspections and a new prop. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible cash donation, just click on the button below. Or if you have something we could sell for cash, please contact Dan Holden. Chapter 818 is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all contributions are tax deductible.
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Project Status Updates
- July 2025 Work in Progress
We are rebuilding the carburetor but are waiting for it to be inspected before proceeding. Research was needed to mount the yokes on the control system. Also, we went back to the manual to locate the proper screw for attaching the bracket for the air intake. Participants understand that the process entails considerable rechecking measurements and installation.
- June 2025 Work in Progress
Peter and Carter install the intake “spider” also known as the plenum. Peter created a template with the intention being to change the directional gyro from a vacuum to electrical.
- May 2025 Work in Progress
Hangar 400 has been buzzing with excitement. Zadok and Carter are working on a model design. Elijah has cleaned the parts for the motor mount shock bushings. Penny learned how to use the torque wrench while torquing the release valve. We have begun removing parts from one door to apply to another. A stripped stud was removed in preparation for the sump pump and the alternator was installed. Engine is ready to be mounted.
Inspecting the engine repairs
