The Root River Rollers and EAA Chapter 838 will be hosting the Annual Pancake Breakfast in early May. Watch this space for more details as they become available!
April 4, 2026
April 4, 2026
Young Eagles Season Begins Next Week!
Next Saturday, April 11th will be our first Young Eagles Rally of the season. If you are between the ages of 8-17 years old (or know someone who is) and want to learn more about aviation and aerospace, then this is the event for you. We will teach you a little bit about the science behind keeping that plane in the air and moving forward, we will give you a chance on our flight simulators and (drum roll please) provide you with a ride in a general aviation aircraft, courtesy of our volunteer pilots. Where can you have that much fun on a Saturday morning for free! Go to https://events.eaachapters.org/event-details/RY29893PA
March 24, 2026
We Went for the Gold, and We Got It!
EAA has once again awarded Chapter 838 a medallion for meeting the Gold Chapter recognition level for 2026, the highest level granted! Per EAA, “This program was created to recognize chapters that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to general aviation.”
In order to receive the Gold Level of recognition, the Chapter has to meet criteria such as:
- Attended a chapter leadership training session
- Growing or steady membership
- Offers IMC or VMC club programs
- Participates in Young Eagles or Flying Start programs
- Has an EAA-approved flight advisor or technical counselor
- Participates in EAA’s annual chapter member survey
- Offers multiple scholarship programs
- Reads EAA ChapterGram regularly
- Requested EAA promotional materials or ChapterBlast email
- Hosts at least two public events each year
- Owns/leases a facility
We scored 9/10 on the list. So when that comes around again next time, you can be sure that your Chapter leadership will be reminding you – repeatedly. In the mean time, pat yourselves on the back &emdash; Chapter 838 is as good as it is because of each of you, the Chapter member. Thank you!
March 15, 2026
Young Eagles to Return in April
Saturday, April 11 will be the first Young Eagles Rally of the season for Chapter 838. This program affords youth ages 8-17 the opportunity to learn about aviation, aerospace and all things STEM. Watch this space for registration information about two weeks before the Rally. We really need pilots to volunteer for this as well. Ask any Young Eagles pilot – when you see the spark of aviation light in the eyes of the youth who fly with you, it is a rewarding experience. If you are a pilot and are interested in learning more, please contact youngeagles@eaa838.org.
March 15, 2026
We’re Back
After hibernating for the winter, your website gnomes are back and ready to update this site with all manner of important and interesting aviation-related information for you. Where do we get this from? From you, of course. Our Chapter members and friends. Please send any website submissions to newsletter@eaa838.org. If it is relevant, it will be posted.