Author Archives: EAA186

The following are the updated prices and links for membership dues, name tags, and the directory; effective immediately: URL for Membership: https://eaa186.org/events/eaa-chapter-186-membership-online-application-2025/ URL for Nametag orders: 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 … Continue reading →

Young Eagles We flew 32 kids at the Dec 14 rally at Manassas. We had several aircraft and over 50 kids registered for Jan 11 but cancelled for high winds and icy ramps. Our next Young Eagles Rallies are: Feb … Continue reading →

January Gathering   Our planned speaker at the Saturday January 25 membership gathering is Chapter member Dan Botzer (DB). DB will present information on the option of renting aircraft and flying club ownership. Dan has been a member of the … Continue reading →

Young Eagles EAA Air Academy If your child has been accepted to any 2025 Air Academy session, please let us know. We may be able to help with tuition expense. EAA Air Academy is a series of camps designed to … Continue reading →

Pilot Deviations PILOTS, Please read the below message from Sarah Patten concerning a recent up-tick in Pilot Deviations with ATC. Sarah is a local Beech Bonanza CFI and works ATC at Potomac TRACON. One of the managers at Potomac TRACON … Continue reading →

Smithsonian Internships Sorry; Smithsonian doesn’t offer any internships in piloting aircraft. But people may not realize that there are a lot of other opportunities on offer for students with an interest in air and space, spanning a wide range of … Continue reading →

Young Eagles Rally for 1/11 Cancelled! The EAA Chapter 186 Young Eagles Rally at Manassas is cancelled for this Saturday January 11 due to expected adverse weather conditions. Our next Young Eagles Rally is planned at Manassas Airport (HEF) on … Continue reading →

MEMBERSHIP   The following are the updated prices and links for membership dues, name tags, and the directory; effective immediately: URL for Membership: https://eaa186.org/events/eaa-chapter-186-membership-online-application-2025/ URL for Nametag orders: 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 … Continue reading →

Young Eagles EAA Air Academy EAA Air Academy is a series of camps designed to introduce young people ages 14-18 to the aviation world. Kids stay at the EAA Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Experienced aviation instructors help them … Continue reading →

Young Eagles We flew 43 kids at the Nov 9 rally at Manassas and plan to fly over 40 at the Dec 14 rally. Our next Young Eagles Rallies are: Jan 11 – 12:00 Noon at Manassas Feb 8 – … Continue reading →