From the President
I’m going to ramble here about aviation safety. Our speaker last month from AOPA, Adam Rarey, presented an accident scenario that I had already seen but was shocked again at the outcome. Basically, two pilots were close to home finishing a long cross-country trip in their new Carbon Cub. They made various decisions as the […]
Young Eagles from 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 – CANCELLEDMay 10 – 0900 AM at WarrentonJune 14 – 0900 AM at Manassas To thank Warrenton Airport for inviting us to operate there on […]
NASM New Galleries Coming from Mary Dominiac
NASM New Galleries Coming by Mary Dominiac Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or are new to the DC area!), you already know that the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the Mall has been totally rebuilt on its original footprint, and is gradually opening new, fully reimagined display galleries. While no […]
Farewell from the Membership Chair from Judy Sparks
Farewell from the Membership Chair, Judy Sparks I would like to share that after more than 25 wonderful years I am retiring as your Membership Chair – no kidding, really, I am. It has been a true honor and privilege to serve Chapter 186, and I thank you for your support in this role. […]
Ray Aviation Scholarship
Ray Aviation Scholarship by Bob Prange 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 reviewing the questionnaire answers submitted in March by our scholar hopefuls and will complete the selection process in April. We […]
IMC and VMC Meetings
IMC & VMV Meetings from TR & Chuck Folks, at this time TR and Chuck are sort of a single point of failure for IMC/VMC Clubn activities. We have found on occasion that we each have activities that conflict with Club meetings. Sofar other activities have been optional and Club meetings proceed as usual, but […]
Udvar-Hazy WW II Anniversary from Mary Dominiac
Udvar-Hazy WWII Anniversay by Mary Dominiac Mark your calendars: the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s annual Innovations Day fly-in display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center this year will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, over 50 aircraft, including multiple still-flying WWII planes as […]
Movie Night This Friday, 3/28!!!
Movie Night, 3/28 at 7 PM Friday March 28 7:00 PM Movie Night at the Chapter House Join us this Friday night to watch a movie based on a World War 2 battle! Feel free to bring snacks to share. Popcorn, sodas and water will be available. Manassas events are held at: EAA Chapter 186 […]
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 […]
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: […]