Flight Advisors

EAA Flight Advisors can help you find the right path to get you flying efficiently and, most importantly, safely.

The Flight Advisors program is designed to increase sport aviation safety by developing a corps of volunteers who have demonstrated expertise in specific areas of flying and making them available to EAA members who may be preparing to fly an unfamiliar aircraft.

Flight Advisors can help you plan your first flight, and determine if additional training is needed. Often, members who access this program qualify for more complete insurance, like “first flight” coverage under the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan.

Name:Keith Phillips
City, State: Port Orange, FL
Phone: 386-451-7558
Skills: Floatplane, Helicopter, Fabric Covering, Glider, Tailwheel, Private Pilot
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Name:Richard Weiss
City, State: Port Orange, FL
Phone: 386-679-9817
Skills: CFI, Helicopter, Fabric Covering
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Technical Counselors

EAA Technical Counselors are experienced airplane builders, restorers, and mechanics who volunteer their time to visit other EAA members who are in the process of building or restoring their own aircraft.

The goal of EAA’s Technical Counselors program is to help members present a “zero defect” aircraft at final inspection by the FAA. It’s aimed at providing experienced builders to help you make the right choices during construction.

If you are building or restoring, tap into this member benefit early in the project to save time, money, and aggravation! Get the peace of mind that can only be had from an experienced builder looking over your work to provide you with a best path forward.

Name: Keith Phillips
City, State: Port Orange, FL
Phone: 386-451-7558
Skills: A&P Mechanic, Aluminum Tube, Composite, Firewall Forward: 4-Stroke, Sheet Metal - Driven Rivets, Welding, Wood, Sheet Metal - Pulled Rivets
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Name: Richard Weiss
City, State: Port Orange, FL
Phone: 386-679-9817
Skills: A&P Mechanic, Electrical/Avionics, Firewall Forward: 4-Stroke, Sheet Metal - Driven Rivets, Welding
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IMC Club

Our chapter offers an IMC Club for our members interested in improving their flying in instrument conditions.

The IMC Club’s purpose is to promote instrument flying, proficiency, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety, and build proficiency in instrument flying.

The IMC Club monthly programming is developed and produced by EAA, but it does not use a lecture or presentation format. Instead, an actual scenario is presented and is followed by a group discussion – so audience participation is encouraged! Since everyone has a different experience level and different airplane capabilities, we can all benefit from the discussion.

EAA 288
Meetings: Monthly | Every 2nd | Thursday | 7:00 PM * not currently offered Oct 2026
Location: Spruce Creek POA Office
Address: Cessna Blvd, Port Orange FL 32128

VMC Club

Our VMC Club offers monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experience.

The meetings use real-world scenarios to engage members, and allow a free exchange of information that improves awareness and skills. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety, and build proficiency.

The VMC Club monthly programming is developed and produced by EAA, but it does not use a lecture or presentation format. Instead, an actual scenario is presented and is followed by a group discussion – so audience participation is encouraged! Since everyone has a different experience level and different airplane capabilities, we can all benefit from the discussion.

EAA 288
Meetings: Monthly | Every 2nd | Thursday | 7:00 PM * not currently offered Oct 2026
Location: Spruce Creek 7FL6
Address: 224 Cessna Blvd, Port Orange FL 32128

EAA Chapter 288

Programs

Learn, build, fly, and connect with the Daytona / Spruce Creek aviation community.

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Programs for Every Aviator

Whether you are building an aircraft, sharpening your skills, or discovering flight for the first time, Chapter 288 offers hands-on ways to participate.