EAA Chapter 640

05/31/2026

Nine members of EAA Chapter 640 made the trip to EAA - The Spirit of Aviation AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh today to help with the EAA weekend work party. Our group spent the day working on flooring for the new youth center space on Celebration Way.

It was a long day in the sun - a lot of measuring, hauling, and building - and a great reminder of how much volunteer effort goes into creating spaces that will introduce future generations to aviation.

See you again soon, Boeing Plaza... You'll look a lot different when we come back in July!

05/21/2026

Last year we ran an Armed Forces Day community event with the mission of Honoring the Past and Teaching the Future. We hosted a Youth Video Essay Contest, the winners of which would receive a ride on the B-25 Miss Mitchell. We also pledged to send 22 others, veterans, volunteers, and students (many of whom fit more than one category) on flights in historic aircraft from Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing, including the B-25 and the BT-13 Valiant.
The event was sponsored by Kocourek Chevrolet with support from Wynn O. Jones and Associates and anonymous donors.
We had an incredible weekend, unfortunately shadowed by high winds and rains that kept our fly-in visitors from attending - which is always a possibility in aviation. Our riders were so gracious in patiently waiting and last weekend, we got to finally fulfill those rides. What a weekend it was.
We are honored to have had the chance to support these flights and see history honored in such a tangible way. Thank you to all of our members, volunteers, and supporters, to Learn Build Fly for being our hosts and teammates, to Wausau Flying Service, Inc./Wausau Downtown Airport for graciously juggling a busy day with us, and Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing for coming out with these incredible aircraft and volunteers.
We look forward to sharing history and the future together with you at Wings Over Wausau next month!

05/19/2026

Read one veteran's story flying the B25 Miss Mitchell this past weekend - https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/05/18/armed-forces-day-2026/

Thanks Mike for sharing, for Learn Build Fly for being our ever gracious host and teammates on the ground, Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing for bringing the birds out, and Wausau Flying Service, Inc./Wausau Downtown Airport for working with us for a safe, smooth and very busy day. What a treat. This is the way. EAA - The Spirit of Aviation

By Mike Heilmann I was fortunate enough to fly on the B-25 Bomber Miss Mitchell on Armed Forces Day May 16, 2026 at the Wausau Downtown airport. It was my

05/19/2026

Riding machine gun in a B-25 over the countryside.

05/17/2026

For a "low key" year we managed to pull off one heck of a flying party. Thanks to all of our Young Eagles who came out - Almost 50 youth many of whom were first timers - Thank you for bringing such great questions and interests about aviation. We hope you'll come back and do more with us! Check out Learn Build Fly - it's free and you can join us every Tuesday at 7.
Thank you to Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing for keeping these birds flying and history alive.
And a huge thank you to all of our volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community supporters. You make this possible.

05/16/2026

Look what's hanging out at our place!

See you there Saturday at Learn Build Fly :
Young Eagles pilot and ground crew briefing at 8am, Young Eagles starting at 9am (youth should be pre-registered and must have a parent/legal guardian with them) and
lunch around noon - donations over our costs go towards our scholarship programs for youth!!
Hear from our youth scholars and the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing and see the B25 and BT13.
Remember, If you are not a member of our chapter, you can come and join! You must be a member of EAA - The Spirit of Aviation and then you can add local chapter membership with us!

05/08/2026

Reminder: No gathering this Saturday, instead, join us the following Saturday, May 16th, for a Young Eagles Rally (starting at 9am) and Gathering (noon) to hear from the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing and see the B25 and BT-13.
This gathering is our chance to focus on our FUTURE and all extra funds gathered from lunch donations will go towards our RAY SCHOLAR program!
To date, we have supported 5 students through Private Pilot Certificate with the Ray Scholar program, with one more closing in on this huge achievement and two students just starting! We've also been able to support additional students through other scholarships, study groups, and materials.
This is a major achievement! We are proud to support flight training for our student members.
Come out and hear more on May 16th!

05/05/2026

Do you know a local kid who loves airplanes?
Sign them up for a Young Eagles introductory flight on May 16 and bring them down to Wausau Downtown Airport at the Learn Build Fly buildings just behind the park for their free first flight!

Youth ages 8-17 can sign up for an introductory flight here: https://events.eaachapters.org/event-details/CM3132CA6
Sign ups are required and a parent/guardian must be present.

We encourage families to join EAA - The Spirit of Aviation and then our chapter - and make our local chapter your home as you and your family grow in aviation!

04/23/2026

What will next month's member gathering bring? The return of the B25 (and first visit for the BT13) and the return of Young Eagles flights!!
Youth ages 8-17 can sign up for an introductory flight here: https://events.eaachapters.org/event-details/CM3132CA6

(please note our system helps prioritize first timers, if you've btdt lots we hope by now you're a youth member of our chapter and if not, join us! If you love flying this is your place!)

May 16th - Chapter Lunch & Meeting at Noon.

Volunteers are needed - pilots, ground crew, kitchen help, setup and clean up --- pilots and ground crew contact Scott ahead of time - [email protected] for all emails and we will direct you to the proper person.

Please note we are not hosting a public Armed Forces Day event this year, but we will be assisting with Wings Over Wausau and look forward to seeing a great turnout there!

02/15/2026

We had a great Chapter 640 February gathering Saturday. Lots of airplane rides, good food and a good size group. Member Mike Stuermer presented a VFR Senario that got everyone thinking! https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/