EAA chapter 586

05/29/2026

✈️ EAA Chapter 586 Fly-Out to Springerville! ✈️

Join us Saturday, June 6th, as we head out to Springerville for a fun morning with fellow aviation enthusiasts!

📍 Meet at 8:30 AM
📸 We’ll gather for a chapter photo
🍳 Enjoy some great food
🎟️ Participate in the raffle
✈️ Check out the airplane rides and aviation activities

Whether you’re flying in or driving over, we’d love to see you there. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with our chapter community, share stories, and enjoy a beautiful day around airplanes and friends.

See you in Springerville! 🛩️☀️

05/24/2026

Summer flying in high elevation airports comes with some extra challenges every pilot should respect. As temperatures rise, density altitude rises too — which means the air becomes “thinner.”

What does that mean for airplanes?
✈️ Longer takeoff rolls
✈️ Reduced climb performance
✈️ Less engine and propeller efficiency

Even if the airport elevation doesn’t seem extreme, a hot summer afternoon can make the airplane perform like it’s operating thousands of feet higher than field elevation.

Before flying:
• Calculate density altitude
• Check aircraft performance carefully
• Lean properly when applicable
• Fly during cooler morning/evening hours when possible
• Always leave yourself extra runway and extra margins

High elevation summer flying is beautiful, but it demands good planning and good decision making. Respect the altitude, respect the heat, and always fly the numbers. ☀️🛩️

05/22/2026

A pretty special day at the airport! Local father and son duo got the chance to take to the skies with Don the other day, making memories and sharing the joy of aviation together. ✈️

Experiences like this are what make our aviation family so special — passing down knowledge, creating unforgettable memories, and inspiring a love of flight for generations to come. Huge thanks to Don for making it happen!

05/12/2026

Some nights at the airport just hit different ✨✈️

Fun fact: On a clear dark night, the human eye can see around 5,000 stars… but at any given moment, there are only about 5,000 airplanes in the entire sky worldwide. Makes you realize just how small we are under a sky that’s been here long before aviation ever was.

Blue runway lights below, endless stars above — two worlds pilots never get tired of chasing. 🌌🛩️

05/11/2026

05/10/2026

More photos from our Pancake breakfast this weekend! Thank you everyone that came and enjoyed good food, people, cars, and planes!

05/09/2026

What an incredible turnout at this morning’s pancake breakfast! 🥞✈️

We loved seeing so many people come out to support the event and enjoy a beautiful morning at the airport. A huge thank you to all the pilots who flew in — the ramp was full of amazing airplanes and smiling faces all morning long!

Events like this are a reminder of how strong and welcoming our aviation community truly is. From volunteers flipping pancakes to families exploring the aircraft, it was a great day all around.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, flew in, and helped make the morning such a success. We can’t wait to do it again! 💙☀️🛩️

05/07/2026

Flying in for our Pancake Breakfast this Saturday? 🥞✈️

Here’s a map of KSOW to help make your arrival smooth and easy! We can’t wait to welcome pilots, families, and aviation friends from all around for a great morning of food, airplanes, and community.

🛩️ Field Elevation: 6,416’
🛩️ Pattern Altitude: 7,200’

Please be sure to check density altitude before your flight — warmer temperatures and high elevation can make a big difference in aircraft performance.

Breakfast starts at 7 AM — come hungry and enjoy a fun morning at the airport!

See you Saturday at Show Low Regional Airport! ☀️

05/05/2026

✈️ Busy week ahead at EAA!

Join us Thursday night for VMC & IMC Club—great discussions, learning, and connecting with fellow pilots.

Then Saturday, don’t miss our Pancake Breakfast starting at 7:00 AM 🥞

Volunteers: be sure to check your messages for important updates on setup and timing.

Looking forward to another awesome week with our aviation community!