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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 →

Ray Aviation Scholarship In January 2025 Chapter 186 will apply to EAA to administer a 2025 Ray Scholarship for a $12,000 flight training scholarship. If we are selected to give another Ray Scholarship, we will begin a search in March … 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 →

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 … Continue reading →

From the President The Chapter 186 Holiday party was a great success. As always, the food was great and the fellowship and conversation were even better. Thank you to Danny Miller and DiDi Crowder for bringing the ham and Ralph … Continue reading →

Movie Night at the Chapter House Friday, December 16, 7 pm. Come enjoy a classic movie and bring a snack to share. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.    

Speaker and Election Over a year ago we heard member Joe Bechtold (ATP, CFII, KitFox Amphib) talk about the build of his meticulous Kitfox and flying all around the US in all types of terrain and conditions only to be … Continue reading →