Young Eagles EAA Air Academy from Bob Prange
EAA Air Academy 2026 Registration Parents: Information (dates, course content, ages, tuition costs) and on-line registration for the June and July 2026 camps are now available at https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa aviation-and-flight-summer-camps. There are two separate camps: Explore Aviation Camp and Navigating Horizons Camp for either of two age groups, 14 to 15 and 16 to 18. Once […]
Young Eagles from Bob Prange
We flew 41 kids in October at Warrenton and 38 in November at Manassas. Our next Young Eagles Rallies are: Dec 13 – Manassas at 1100Jan 10 – Manassas at 1100Feb 14 – Manassas at 1100 Young Eagles flights are available to kids between ages 8 and 17. We normally hold our rallies on the […]
IMC & VMC Meetings
We meet on the 4th Tuesday each month. IMC Club at 7 PM. VMC Club at 8 PM. Come for one or both sessions; we usually meet beforehand at 5:30 PM for informal dinner at the Panera Bread at Bristow Center. The IMC Club’s purpose is to promote instrument flying proficiency, safety and education through […]
Chapter Build and Fly from Sam Bingham
After four years on display in the Chapter House, the Build & Fly airplane has been brought back to life. The project started with some Young Eagles just before COVID in 2019 and was completed at the end of 2020 by Mike Walpole and Bob Prange. Videos of the building progress can be seen on […]
Chili Cook-off 2025 Results!
EAA Chapter 186 Chili Cook-Off Heats Up withFun, Flavor, and Friendly Competition! At the Chapter House on October 25, there was no shortage of spice, smiles, and spirited competition at this year’s Chili Cook-Off! No fewer than 40 members gathered for an event filled with simmering crock pots and secret recipes as our talented chili […]
Calendar of Events
Movie Night this Friday, 11/7!!!
Come join your EAA 186 crew for movie night this Friday, 11/7 at 7pm at the Chapter House to watch Airplane! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring treats to share! See you there!
Chili Cook-off This Saturday!
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From the President, Bob Prange
We are at that time where we conduct the annual Chapter Officer election process. The current President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary are Bob Prange, Jim Stone, Michael Iachini and Dan Botzer, respectively. Even if the current officers wish to continue, Chapter 186 entertains nominations from any member who wishes to run. Any Chapter 186 […]