EAA Chapter 240, based out of Toughkenamon, PA is one of America's most successful EAA Chapters. With a member count of over 200, it is also one of the largest. Along with the numerous fly-outs, chapter meetings, and special airport events, EAA 240 also hosts a monthly Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles Rally. Hundreds of pilots, aviation enthusiasts, aviation photographers, and community members gather for pancakes, and free flights for their kids.

I got to this event relatively late, so I was unable to really give the feel of the event through my pictures. However, I was able to catch a couple of airplanes either departing New Garden or taking up Young Eagles, on their last flights of the day. So without further adieu...

Gobosh N731BZ resting on the airport ramp, after a long morning of flying Young Eagles, and inspiring the youth. I personally have had some stick time in this particular airplane, and I believe it is a dream to fly! It handles so smoothly, and isn't overwhelming. A perfect plane for Young Eagle flights!

This here is a fly-in visitor, departing New Garden's Runway 6. The pilot of this 1969 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee just enjoyed the warm hospitality of EAA 240, and some delicious pancakes, before departing back home to New Castle (KILG).

A great picture is worth a thousand words! This here is a 1948 Cessna 170, taxiing back to its hangar after its' share of Young Eagles flights. I loved the effect of New Garden looking like a grassroots, cropdusting field with the Pawnee in the background, so I made this black and white picture.

Here's the Cessna 170, in a color format. I just love the spring colors and how they contrast with the Cessna 170.

This plane conveys a great message. This is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, taking up the last of the Young Eagles.