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September 27 Member Gathering Chapter 186 Member Glenn Shields will lead a panel consisting of a cross-section of our membership discussing aging and flying and figuring out how and when to call it quits.  This promises to be a vibrant … Continue reading →

The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) held their annual three-day conference at the Hotel Roanoke in August. This large-scale event for Virginia’s aviation industry serves as a meeting point for industry professionals to discuss educational programs, industry developments, and more. … Continue reading →

We flew 40 kids on Aug 9 and have 50 kids registered for Sept 13. Our next Young Eagles Rallies are: Sept 13 – Manassas at 0900 Oct 18 – Warrenton at 1200 Nov 8 – Manassas at 1200 Dec … Continue reading →

ONLINE APPLICATIONShttps://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 (printing & mailing)$2 surcharge if paying by PayPalContact Jerry Stueve … Continue reading →

August 23 Member GatheringOur speaker was Erica Gilbert (https://www.gilbertaviation.com/), a CFI / CFII, FAA Safety Team Representative, and commercial TBM pilot. Erica’s passion project is AeroSafe, her YouTube series discussing aviation weather to help pilots fly more safely. She spoke … Continue reading →

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 These camps will fill up quickly. There are two separate camps: Explore Aviation Camp and Navigating … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

The Culpeper Air Fest is Saturday October 11. We will take the Chapter 186 food trailer and grill to serve the usual burgers and dogs. This is a fund- raising event for us. Since the Ford TriMotor is not winging … Continue reading →

From the President by Bob Prange AirVenture 2025 was a success with good weather, another record crowd and some familiar and new aircraft in attendance. My first task on day one was to have our Chapter 186 directional sign installed … Continue reading →