VAHS Invitation to EAA186!
You may remember the meeting last year when Dick Genaille from the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society gave us an overview presentation of his multi-part Aviation Firsts Along the Potomac River. He has spent years researching and now presents his findings on several topics including hot-air balloons in the Civil War, Samuel Langley’spioneering feats near Quantico, […]
Young Eagles EAA Air Academy from Bob Prange
For the 2026 Air Academy we have spent our credits available to help with the tuition for two campers that are going in June and July. One is going to the Explore Camp Session 1 in late June and one is going to Session 2 in early July. The EAA Air Academy offers away-from-homeaviation themed […]
Young Eagles from Bob Prange
We had 50 kids and 9 aircraft registered for the March 14 rally. Unfortunately, this was cancelled due to high winds. Pilots: In an effort to push the total of Young Eagles flown to 2.5 million kids, EAA has announced Mission 2.5 where Young Eagle Pilots have an incentive to fly 25 kids between 10/1/2025 […]
Young Eagle Rally 3/14 Cancelled!!!
We regret we have to cancel tomorrow’s March 14 Young Eagles Rally. The surface winds will be a crosswind with gusts to 18 knots and the winds aloft will cause turbulence at our planned altitude. These would be unpleasant flight conditions for our young aviators. The April 11 Young Eagles Rally will be held at […]
EAA 186 Calendar
Member Gathering and Breakfast This Saturday, 2/28!!!
Saturday February 28Breakfast and Member Gathering0900 Breakfast1000 Guest Speaker Join us this Saturday for a pancake and sausage breakfast before the meeting. We will cook and eat from 0900 to 1000 and plan for our guest speaker at 1000. If you can help mix batter or flip pancakes let us know, please call Judy Sparks […]
From the President, Bob Prange
By the end of February, we will hear from EAA if we get to award a Ray Foundation Flight Training Scholarship again for the eighth year in a row. Chapter 186 has helped create a new Private Pilot each year since the program began in 2019. The Ray Scholarship now pays up to $12,000 for […]
Membership Application
The 2026 Membership drive is well underway. If you have not done so already, please complete your application and payment soon! For questions, contact Meredith Martin-Richards [email protected] or 703-594-1281.
IMC/VMC Club Pilot Safety Meetings Today!!! 2/24
Tuesday February 24 IMC Club Meeting at 7:00 PMVMC Club Meeting at 8:00 PM Join us Tuesday night for one or both of our monthly safety meetings. IMC Club and VMC Club meetings are usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Attendees receive one FAA WINGS credit for each session. Optional 5:30 PM dinner […]
MEMBERSHIP!!!
ONLINE APPLICATIONShttps://dev.eaa186.org/events/eaa-chapter-186-membership-online-application-2025/ NAME TAG https://dev.eaa186.org/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$15 for Name Tag and postage$15 – hard copy of Directory (printing & mailing)$2 surcharge if paying by PayPal DID YOU CHANGE YOUR E-MAIL?Please advise Meredith Martin-Richards, 703-594-1281 or [email protected] if any of your membership directory information changes.Thanks.