From the President
From the President by Bob Prange Thanks to the high level of volunteer activity in the various functions at this Chapter, the EAA has once again selected Chapter 186 to administer a Ray Aviation Flight Training Scholarship this year. The amount for 2025 is $12,000 toward Private Pilot training. EAA and the Ray Foundation have […]
March 22 Member Gathering
March 22 Member Gathering Our speaker this month will be Adam Rarey, CFI and Video Producer with AOPA. Adam brought us an attention-getting presentation last year about pattern operations at non-towered airports. This month Adam brings us another compelling scenario which will invite participation and discussion on decision-making, etc. Attendance will earn you one credit […]
Membership
EAA 186 Membership ONLINE APPLICATIONS https://nds.qgi.mybluehost.me/events/eaa-chapter-186- membership-online-application-2025/ To order a nametag, go to https://nds.qgi.mybluehost.me/events/ eaa-chapter-186-name-tag-order-form-paypal-only/. 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 Directory (printing & mailing) $2 surcharge if paying by PayPal Contact Judy Sparks for Membership info: […]
Ray Aviation Scholarship
Ray Aviation Scholarship Chapter 186 has been approved by EAA to grant a $12,000 Ray Aviation Foundation Scholarship for 2025. This is the 7th consecutive year we have been approved. We are searching for an aviation- motivated 161⁄2 to 19 year-old with an interest in learning to fly. We look at a candidate’s motivation, participation […]
Young Eagles EAA Air Academy from Bob Prange
Young Eagles EAA Air Academy by Bob Prange 2025 sessions registration lists are full. If your child has already been accepted to any 2025 Air Academy session, either Explore Camp or Discover Camp, please let us know. We may be able to help with your tuition expense. EAA Air Academy is a series of camps […]
Young Eagles from Bob Prange
Young Eagles by Bob Prange We have had to cancel for three months in a row. Winds on March 8 were too strong and gusty for orientation flights. Our next Young Eagles Rallies are: April 12 – 1200 Noon at Warrenton* May 10 – 0900 AM at Manassas June 14 – 0900 […]
IMC & VMC Meetings
IMC and VMC Meetings Folks, at this time TR and Chuck are sort of a single point of failure for IMC/VMC Club activities. We have found on occasion that we each have activities that conflict with Club meetings. So far other activities have been optional and Club meetings proceed as usual, but this may […]