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Young Eagles Rally Cancelled for Saturday, May 18

    Due to the forecasted low cloud ceiling and visibility for Saturday we must cancel the May 18 Young Eagles Rally.  The next Young Eagles Rally at Manassas Airport is June 15 (Note that is the 3rd Saturday of … Continue reading

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May Young Eagles Rally – Date Change

We have a need to cancel our May 11 Young Eagles Rally and operate instead on May 18. On May 11 a mass flyover will fly over the DC Mall and proceed through the same airspace where we operate. Air … Continue reading

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May Young Eagles Rally – Date Change

We have a need to cancel our May 11 Young Eagles Rally and operate instead on May 18. On May 11 a mass flyover will fly over the DC Mall and proceed through the same airspace where we operate. Air … Continue reading

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Member Gathering, Pancake Breakfast, 4/27

In lieu of a guest speaker this Saturday we are planning a pancake and sausage breakfast.  We’ll have breakfast ready for you at 10:00 and keep serving until all are satisfied.  So come by for viddles and to share your … Continue reading

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Young Eagles Rallies

Our March 9 Young Eagles Rally was cancelled for low visibility and ceilings. We had several aircraft and over 60 kids registered. Our next rallies are: April 20, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Warrenton Airport* May 11, 9:00 AM … Continue reading

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IMC/ VMC Club Meetings, April 3rd

Wednesday April 3 IMC Club Meeting at 7:00 PM VMC Club Meeting at 8:00 PM Join us Wednesday night for one or both of our monthly safety meetings.  Attendees receive one FAA WINGS credit for each session.  IMC Club meeting … Continue reading

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From the President

  Warrenton-Fauquier Airport has invited us to conduct another Young Eagles Rally at their facility. Manager Dave Huss has graciously offered use of the terminal and ramp which are a natural fit for our operation. The terminal provides plenty of … Continue reading

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Ray Foundation Aviation Scholarship Program

  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 with an interest in learning … Continue reading

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Air Academy – 2024 Slot Available

  Although the Air Academy sessions are all filled up for 2024, Chapter 186 has paid the first $500 to secure one spot for a 12 to 13 year-old in the June 16 to 20 Young Eagles Camp at the … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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