From the President
It is that time of year again, so I will dedicate this month’s column to explain the Ray Scholarship process. Chapter 186 has applied to EAA to grant a 2024 Ray Aviation Foundation Flight Training Scholarship. Oshkosh will announce chapter selections in February. If approved we will ask 16 ½ to 19 year olds […]
Migration to new website host
We have migrated to a new web hosting provider. As with any migration, there is a chance that some features may not have moved over perfectly, so please let us know if you notice any issues. Thanks for understanding.
Chapter 186 60th Anniversary Picnic at the Flying Circus
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The passing of Virginia aviation icon — Evelyn Marshall
From Chapter President, Bob Prange. We learned some sad news late in March with the passing of Evelyn Marshall. She has been a friend of aviation in Virginia for decades having developed and managed several past and present airports. I remember seeing her at both Woodbridge and Manassas airports many decades ago, always business-like, always […]
Update from the President
Honestly, I’m not sure how it’s already September (time sure does fly in a pandemic), but for better or worse, this year has changed our lives and forced us to adapt. I cannot express how thankful I am to all of you who’ve stepped up during these difficult times to keep our chapter thriving! While […]
A word from the Chapter President
EAA 186 Members and Friends: COVID-19 is going to be with us for a while and we can’t risk anyone’s health by prematurely restarting our organized activities. Therefore, regular programs and organized activities remain suspended until further notice. Suspended in-person activities include the following: •• Young Eagle Flights •• Monthly Membership Gatherings (Zoom Only) •• […]
All Young Eagle Flights Cancelled Until Further Notice
During the ongoing covid-19 pandemic all Young Eagle events have been cancelled. This includes Young Eagle rallies and private Young Eagle flights. We will resume flights as scheduled when it is safe and we have been cleared by the city to do so. Hopefully, in the near future.
Our Cook Trailer Has a Name!
Over the past week or so, we held a contest to give the cook trailer a name. And boy! Did we get a lot of great suggestions! It was very difficult pick a winner, but the board finally agreed upon a simple, but effective name. Presenting the “186 Grill”! Congratulations to chapter member Chris Edwards! […]
Check out our Facebook Page!
Thanks to the efforts of new member and professional photographer, Andrew Shippin, our Chapter’s Facebook page is really taking off! On our Facebook page you can connect with the chapter and receive event updates in your Facebook news feed. The page (unlike the website, blast or newsletter) allows everyone to discuss aviation events, view or […]
All chapter Newsletters now online
All the Stick and Rudder newsletters (redacted versions) from September 2013 to December 2015 are now on the http://wunderwebs.com/eaa186 website in the Members Only section. Contact Sande Miller-Long if you need the password.