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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