EAA Chapter 99 Vero Beach, FL

06/10/2026

Thank you to Mark and Mary White for hosting the monthly gathering of EAA Chapter 99. Their hangar provides unlimited “wings and wheels” to look at and talk about. If the beautiful workmanship on their PA-11 is a harbinger of the Pietenpol project (with a 5 cylinder radial Verner engine) that may emerge from shop in 2027, it too, will be a beauty!

06/10/2026

This Sat, June 13th, EAA Chapter 99 will holding Young Eagles Rally. This is a chance for kids to get a FREE airplane ride. Click here: https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE3308T2B
to sign up for a ride and more information. (A reservation is needed.)

05/23/2026

Great turnout today for the Young Eagles Chapter 99 Sporty’s ground school course for the Private Pilot written exam. Today was course plotting and navigation.

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Thanks to Norman Howell for the fantastic presentation he gave to EAA Chapter 99 at our May gathering. Truly amazing how he managed to get his Aerostar 601 twin engine plane to clock 285 mph over Airventure cup race course.

05/07/2026

You don't want to miss the May gathering of EAA Chapter 99 in Vero Beach. Norman Howell will be giving a presentation outlining his participation the AirVenture Cup Air Race in his Aerostar (the fastest piston twin in the skies!)

Norman is an accomplished engineering test pilot for Piper Aircraft. His aviation background spans the range of military and civilian accomplishments that is quite storied. (For example- he conducted the first test flight of the Cirrus ST-50 and SR-20).

The meeting is open to members (bring a guest) and anyone interested in aviation. Tues May 12th.

Food (burgers and dogs on the grill) served at 6:15, presentation is at 7 pm in the T-Hangar Meeting Room at the Vero Beach airport.
See Map- 2801 Flight Safety Dr.

04/12/2026

If you are not at Sun N Fun on Tuesday Apr 14, be sure and attend the April Gathering of EAA Chapter 99. Todd Scher, the KVRB airport director will be providing an update to airport operations and safety issues surrounding operations around the upcoming Vero Beach Airshow next month.

As always, the gathering is in the T Hangar Meeting room (2801 Flight Safety Dr). Burger and Dogs served at 6:15 pm, presentation at 7 pm.

The meeting is approved for FAA WINGS credit.

04/06/2026

Here is a group of Young Eagles continuing their education by participating in the Private Pilot Ground school being taught by CFI Abe Barkett and John Dritenbas. Classes are on Saturday mornings. If interested, speak with Abe or John or message here.

03/20/2026

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03/15/2026

The April 14 EAA 99 Meeting has been approved for FAA WINGS Credit.
The Treasure Coast FAA Safety Team is pleased to welcome the Vero Beach Regional Airport Director, Todd Scher. Todd has acted as the Airport Operations Liaison with the Air Show and is responsible for operational safety during Air Show activities.

Food will be served at 6:15, with Todd's presentation at 7 pm.

Todd will be discussing changes to VRB Airport operations during the Vero Beach Airshow on May 15-17th featuring the Blue Angels.

On May 15,16,17 the Vero Beach Regional Airport will be hosting the Navy Blue Angels as part of the 2026 Airshow. Changes to the operation of the Airport which includes three air carriers and two major flight schools will result in a variety of changes to airport operations. This seminar will outlin...