Author Archives: EAA186

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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.  … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

EAA 186 Membership ONLINE APPLICATIONS https://eaa186.org/events/eaa-chapter-186- membership-online-application-2025/ To order a nametag, go to https://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 $12 for Name Tag and postage $12 – hard copy of Directory … Continue reading →

  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 – … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →