EAA Chapter 36

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you’ll join us in 2026 to share our passion for aviation.

We’re proud to announce that Asa M., our current (6th) youth flight training scholarship recipient, recently accomplished his First Solo flight! Asa departed terra firma without a flight instructor on board demonstrating his ability to safely fly an aircraft on his own—with OneOnOne Flight Training @ Hagerstown Regional Airport.

Aviation-themed art contest for kids ages 6-17 who reside in MD or attend a MD school. The theme is “Women with Wings.” Prizes range from a Discovery Flight to money for art supplies. Let’s see those submissions!!!

2025 Maryland Aviation Art Contest - Maryland Aviation Council The Maryland Aviation Council (MAC) and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) have teamed up for the 2025 Maryland Aviation Art Contest, encouraging young artists to celebrate the achievements of “Women with Wings.” This contest invites Maryland childr...

We’re looking forward to seeing where 2025 takes us. Will you be there?

121 years ago today, the Wright Brothers achieved flight down at Kitty Hawk, NC. Getting to view the world from above thanks to their efforts, among others, is a privilege we do not take for granted.

Please help us congratulate Asa M., our 2024 recipient of the Ray Aviation Scholarship for youth flight training. He is training locally at Hagerstown Regional Airport. EAA Chapter 36 has now awarded $58,000 in youth flight training scholarships over the past six years—$74,500 in total scholarships during that same period.

As we wrap up the prize selection for our recent Poker Run fundraiser event, we wanted to say "Thank You!" to a few aviation museums who continue to support our event. If you're looking for something to do with the family, go check them out!

@ Hagerstown Aviation Museum (Hagerstown, MD)
@ College Park Aviation Museum (College Park, MD)
@ Piper Aviation Museum (Lock Haven, PA)

A few more pictures from Saturday’s Poker Run and Youth Aviation Adventure. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our efforts to promote the ‘Spirit of Aviation.’

One of our Youth Aviation Adventure participants posing at Hagerstown Regional Airport, with two aircraft that took part in yesterday’s Poker Run fundraiser.

Today’s the day! Gorgeous day for a flying Poker Run and/or visit airports in the region with your family—collecting stamps for the passport and free gifts for participating youth. It all starts here at Hagerstown Regional Airport!

Some of the prizes awaiting the participants in Saturday’s Youth Aviation Adventure (limited to the first 50, so come early). We will be set up in Rider Jet Center’s small conference room (8:00 am) … we hope to see you there! $5/child to participate ($25+ in free gifts)
@ Hagerstown Regional Airport