EAA Chapter 2 - Calendar of Events

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EAA Chapter 2

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter Two Encourages and Promotes Sport Aviation and
Aeronautical Education in Northeast Indiana.

Calendar of Events
Event dates, times, topics and locations subject to change.
Last updated 01/26/2026

February 2026

Thursday
February 19

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
DeKalb County Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the February Chapter 2 gathering! We will be touring the Parkview Samaritan hanger at DeKalb Co. Airport. Park at the main terminal building and walk to the Parkview hangar.
Note that this gathering is a week later than our regular chapter gathering.

March 2026

Thursday
March 12

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the March Chapter 2 gathering! James Bartzsch will give a refresher and update on Mosaic (AKA Sport Pilot 2.0).

Monday
March 23

EAA Chapter 2 Board Meeting
Smith Field Airport - 5:30 PM

EAA Chapter 2 board meeting. Chapter members are welcome to attend.

April 2026

Thursday
April 9

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the April Chapter 2 gathering!

May 2026

Saturday
May 2

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Thursday
May 14

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 6:00 PM

Join us for the May Chapter 2 gathering! We will hold our annual summer cookout at the VAA 37 hangar at the DeKalb Co. Airport this year. The chapter will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring a side to share.

Saturday
May 16

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

June 2026

Thursday
June 11

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the June Chapter 2 gathering!

Saturday
June 13

Angola Young Eagles Rally
Tri-State Steuben Co. Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally in Angola, IN. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Saturday
June 20

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

July 2026

Saturday
July 11

EAA Chapter 2 Lunch Fly-in/Cruise-in
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 11:00 AM

EAA Chapter 2 Fly-in/Cruise-in lunch. Lunch will feature a sloppy joe or a creamed chicken sandwich, chips, and dessert. Free will donation proceeds benefit the EAA 2 Youth Scholarship Fund.

Monday
July 20
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Sunday
July 26

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Wittman Regional Airport - Oshkosh, WI - 8:00 AM

August 2026

Saturday
August 8

EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Thursday
August 13

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the August Chapter 2 gathering!

Saturday
August 15

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

September 2026

Thursday
September 10

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse at DeKalb County Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the September Chapter 2 gathering!

Saturday
September 12

EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Saturday
September 19

Kendallville Young Eagles Rally
Kendallville Municipal Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally in Kendallville, IN. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Flights from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

October 2026

Thursday
October 8

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the October Chapter 2 gathering!

Saturday
October 10

EAA Chapter 2 Chili Lunch Fly-in/Cruise-in
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 11:00 AM

EAA Chapter 2's annual fly-in/drive-in chili lunch, served with all the fixings. Free will donation. Join as for a great lunch at Historic Smith Field!

November 2026

Thursday
November 12

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the November Chapter 2 gathering! Chapter elections will be held.

December 2026

Saturday
December 5

EAA 2 Christmas Party
Pat Garvey's Hangar, Churubusco, IN - 6:00 PM

Annual Chapter 2 Christmas Party Pot-Luck Dinner. Please bring a dish to share. Ham, table service and beverages will be provided by the Chapter.

Past Events

January 2026

Thursday
January 8

VMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:30 PM

Join us for a gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC club. Gatherings will include VMC flight scenarios and discussion.

Thursday
January 8

EAA Chapter 2 Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the January Chapter 2 gathering! Kellie Kreider will share her experience with her agricultural crop spraying drone business.

Monday
January 26

EAA Chapter 2 Board Meeting
Smith Field Airport - 5:30 PM

EAA Chapter 2 board meeting. Chapter members are welcome to attend.

The standard day and time for EAA Chapter Two 'Gatherings' is the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field, located at 405 W Cook Road in Fort Wayne, IN. However, there are instances when we hold events at other locations and times as well. Be sure to check the current Newsletter or the calendar each month for that month's actual gathering location!

Current Newsletter
February 2026

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429 E Dupont Rd. #183
Fort Wayne, IN 46825