EAA president Tom Poberezny found little comfort in the fine. “A settlement has been reached that unfortunately puts the burden on Chicago taxpayers, but for aviation and Chicago, it’s too little, too late,” he said. EAA in the past sponsored regular monthly Young Eagles flight rallies with the Tuskegee Airmen at Meigs. For years, Friends of Meigs was allotted a prominent spot at the annual EAA AirVenture show at Oshkosh to proselytize and collect signatures on petitions. “But it remains a tragic story that the once ideal landing facility for business travelers and Young Eagles has been reduced to a part-time concert venue and bike/nature trail,” said EAA.
EAA: “Too Little, Too Late”
Key Takeaways:
- A settlement concerning Meigs Field has been reached, which places a burden on Chicago taxpayers and is viewed as "too little, too late" for aviation and the city.
- EAA president Tom Poberezny expressed sadness over the transformation of Meigs Field, highlighting EAA's past involvement with Young Eagles flights and support for Friends of Meigs.
- The once ideal landing facility, Meigs Field, has been tragically reduced to a part-time concert venue and bike/nature trail.
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