EAA Chapter 72 upcoming events

️ Hangar Movie Night (August 22, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join EAA Chapter 72 for a fun evening of classic aviation cinema under the Colorado sky! We’ll gather outside in the MLAA Hangar at Meadow Lake Airport for food, fun, and a screening of the beloved aviation comedy Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.

Schedule

6:00 PM – Hangar door opens
6:30 PM – Food service begins
7:30 PM – Movie starts
After the movie – Aviation trivia with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

What’s On the Menu?

Burgers, hot dogs, and brats
Mini ice cream sandwiches
Fresh popcorn

This is a perfect family-friendly evening that supports our chapter’s community events and youth programming. Bring the kids, enjoy great food, and celebrate the spirit of aviation together.

Location: MLAA Hangar (east side, facing the runway) Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY) 13550 Piper Lane, Peyton, CO 80831

Seating: Plastic chairs will be provided. If you’d like something more comfortable, you’re welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Trailer: Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

Come early, grab a seat, and help us keep experimental aviation and youth programs thriving in the Pikes Peak Region!

Board Meeting (September 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

️ IMC/VMC Club (September 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Our chapter offers an IMC/VMC Club for our members to network and share flying knowledge and experience. Each month we cover an IFR and a VFR topic. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month. More information can be found at: IMC/VMC Club

The topic for the September meeting will be ... The VMC Question of the Month for September is:

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The IMC Question of the Month for September is:

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This meeting qualifies for Wings credit.

✈️ Young Eagles Rally (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

The event is from 8AM-11AM at the EAA chapter 72 MLAA building at the Meadow Lake airport.

Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyDLR9XDFf5ptd1i9

Address: 13550 Piper Ln, Peyton CO 80831

There are 3 scheduled flight periods (8am, 8:45am, 9:30am). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your child's scheduled flight period. Go directly inside to the registration table to check in. There may be some waiting before your child's flight. Once your child's plane taxi's out, the average flight is 15 to 20 minutes. Please return to the registration desk after your child's flight to pick up their Young Eagles certificate.

Be sure to also check out the flight simulator and get more details on all the extra's available through the EAA Young Eagles and AeroEducate Programs.

Please DO NOT sign up your child to fly at this chapter more than once every six months. Thank you!

Coffee & Donuts Social (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Typically, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, we provide coffee & donuts upstairs in the MLAA hangar. Come socialize with our members.... share stores, discuss project progress, etc.

Vintage Wings & Wheels (September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us for an afternoon celebrating classic cars, warbirds, and vintage aircraft!

Stroll among beautiful classic automobiles and historic aircraft, talk with owners and builders, and enjoy the shared passion for machinery that flies and rolls. Admission is completely free, and food trucks will be on site offering a variety of meals and snacks available for purchase.

This community event brings together local aviation enthusiasts, car clubs, and families for a relaxed day of history, conversation, and fun.

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family. We look forward to seeing you there!

Board Meeting (October 01, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

✈️ Young Eagles Rally (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

The event is from 8AM-11AM at the EAA chapter 72 MLAA building at the Meadow Lake airport.

Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyDLR9XDFf5ptd1i9

Address: 13550 Piper Ln, Peyton CO 80831

Be sure to also check out the flight simulator and get more details on all the extra's available through the EAA Young Eagles and AeroEducate Programs.

Please DO NOT sign up your child to fly at this chapter more than once every six months. Thank you!

Coffee & Donuts Social (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Typically, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, we provide coffee & donuts upstairs in the MLAA hangar. Come socialize with our members.... share stores, discuss project progress, etc.

️ IMC/VMC Club (October 14, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The topic for the October meeting will be ... The VMC Question of the Month for October is:

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The IMC Question of the Month for October is:

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This meeting qualifies for Wings credit.

Board Meeting (November 05, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

️ IMC/VMC Club (November 11, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The topic for the November meeting will be ... The VMC Question of the Month for November is:

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The IMC Question of the Month for November is:

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This meeting qualifies for Wings credit.

✈️ Young Eagles Rally (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

The event is from 8AM-11AM at the EAA chapter 72 MLAA building at the Meadow Lake airport.

Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyDLR9XDFf5ptd1i9

Address: 13550 Piper Ln, Peyton CO 80831

Be sure to also check out the flight simulator and get more details on all the extra's available through the EAA Young Eagles and AeroEducate Programs.

Please DO NOT sign up your child to fly at this chapter more than once every six months. Thank you!

Coffee & Donuts Social (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Typically, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, we provide coffee & donuts upstairs in the MLAA hangar. Come socialize with our members.... share stores, discuss project progress, etc.

Board Meeting (December 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT

️ IMC/VMC Club (December 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The topic for the December meeting will be ... The VMC Question of the Month for December is:

...

The IMC Question of the Month for December is:

...

This meeting qualifies for Wings credit.

Coffee & Donuts Social (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Typically, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, we provide coffee & donuts upstairs in the MLAA hangar. Come socialize with our members.... share stores, discuss project progress, etc.