2025 Chapter Events
JUNE - First Responders Appreciation & Training Night
Date: June 10th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
EAA Chapter 1638 is proud to host our Annual First Responders Night. This evening is dedicated to thanking and supporting our local First Responders.
Our chapter will provide aircraft orientation training to first responders, equipping them with critical knowledge for aviation-related emergencies.
In addition to the educational component, we will provide complimentary dinner to all attending First Responders as a heartfelt thank you for their service.
Come meet our local First Responders and be ready to talk about airplanes and airplane safety with chapter members and our guests.
Location: Forest Lake Airport, A&D Building, near the fuel tanks - 20500 Forest Road N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
6:30pm - Dinner - Complimentary for all First Responders ($10 freewill donation recommended for other attenders)
7:00pm - Presentation begins
JULY - Drive In / Fly-In Movie Night at the Airport
Date: July 12th
Details to follow
July 21-27 - EAA Airventure (Oshkosh)
AUGUST - EAA 1638 Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at 25D
Date: August 16th
Time: Serving Breakfast 8:00am - 12:00pm
Hangar Host: TBD
AUGUST - Young Eagles Day at 25D
Date: August 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Details to follow
SEPTEMBER
No scheduled meeting
OCTOBER - Event details to follow
Save the Date: October 7th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Hangar Host: Dressen Hanger #16
NOVEMBER - Annual Meeting
Date: November 18th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hanger Host: TBD
DECEMBER
Dec. 9th - Chapter Christmas Party
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: TBD
1638 EAA Leadership
The Forest Lake Airport has been approved by the Experimental Aircraft Association to conduct business as Chapter 1638.
The first Chapter Meeting was held on October 30, 2019.
Chapter Officers
President: Patrick Heavirland
Vice President: Sheri Smith
Treasurer: AMY MEGONIGLE
Secretary: David Goetze
Board MemberS
Bill Butler
TANYA HEAVIRLAND
Come to a monthly chapter meeting and check us out!
We will be hosting a number of events this year. Check back often for updates! We look forward to having you join us!
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JOIN THE FUN…..no matter your level of interest in aviation, you can be a member. We welcome you!
Local Membership Options:
Individual Membership: $30 or Family Membership: $50
NOTE: All Voting Chapter Members must first be a member of National EAA, and receive an EAA member number.. There are many benefits for joining the national EAA organization. Visit their web-site for more details.
National membership is not required to join a local chapter.