General Meeting this Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.!!!
Speaker and Election Over a year ago we heard member Joe Bechtold (ATP, CFII, KitFox Amphib) talk about the build of his meticulous Kitfox and flying all around the US in all types of terrain and conditions only to be blown over by an errant corporate jet at Orlando International. This month, Joe will provide […]
Membership Dues, Applications, etc,
ONLINE APPLICATIONS Membership Renewal Link Name Tag/Badge online application CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP FEES $30 Jan–Dec Single Member Dues $35 Jan-Dec Family Member Dues $12 for Name Tag and postage $12 – hard copy of Newsletter (printing & mailing) $12 – hard copy of Directory (printing & mailing) $2 surcharge if paying by PayPal Contact Judy Sparks […]
Ray Aviation Scholarship
Ray Aviation Scholarship In January 2025 Chapter 186 will apply to EAA to administer a 2025 Ray Scholarship. If we are selected to give another Ray Scholarship, we will begin a search in March for a motivated youth aged 16 1⁄2 to 19 who would like to participate in a concentrated one-year effort to acquire […]
Young Eagles EAA Air Academy from Bob Prange
Registration began in September for 2025 EAA Air Academy which is a series of camps designed to introduce young people ages 14-18 to the aviation world. Kids stay at the EAA Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Experienced aviation instructors help them delve into flight through studies, hands-on demonstrations, flight simulation, and other exciting activities. […]
Young Eagles, Oct. 5 & Nov. 9 from Bob Prange
We flew 43 kids at the Nov 9 rally at Manassas and 28 kids at Manassas on Oct 5. Our next Young Eagles Rallies are: Dec 14 – 12:00 Noon at Manassas Jan 11 – 12:00 Noon at Manassas Feb 8 – 12:00 Noon at Manassas To become a Young Eagles volunteer, ground or […]
October Skies Success from Rolly Babcocok EAA 1099
October Skies October Skies, a great joint chapter experiment is now in the rear-view. It was a gathering of talent and resources with the aim of providing a deeper and more involved aviation experience for high school students interested in aviation. For those not involved in this rally, here is a little explanation as to […]
Chili Cook-off Results!
The Chili Cook-off was held at the Chapter House on Manassas Airport on Saturday, October 29. In order to set up, Dan Botzer, Jim Stone, Andrew Prange, Judy Sparks, Cathy Carey and Bob Prangeall chipped in to clean, decorate and set up the tables and chairs. Thanks to the members who brought their chili dishes […]
Festivus Party, Dec, 8!!!
Festivus Party! Bring your family to our Chapter House Holiday Party on Sunday, December 8 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm. We’ll provide baked ham, roast turkey, and drinks. Please bring a side dish, perhaps your family’s favorite vegetable, salad, casserole, pie, cake, or cookies. Awards and certificate presentations to follow. We’ll also be collecting […]