Our chapter exists to:
- Provide opportunities for aviation education and recreation to its members, and to the public
- Benefit the Orange County Airport - KMGJ, and other area general aviation airports
- Promote and grow general and recreational aviation in Orange County, NY
We do this primarily through aircraft build projects, Young Eagle and Eagle Flight events, fly-ins, and seminars.
EAA Chapter 1611, Inc. operates as a New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation and is classified by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt public charity. All or part of any donation or gift (such as cash, tools, parts, aviation projects or other assets) may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor.
Join Us!
Please be our guest! Just come to our next gathering or event and see what we have going on. You don't need to be a pilot or be building an aircraft - Whether you simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, or fly, build, or restore, you are welcome to attend our events and join our Chapter.
Monthly chapter gatherings are the third Thursday of every month at the Orange County Airport pilot lounge. 6:30 p.m. social time, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. chapter gathering.
We welcome all to stop in and see us for a program, presentation, fly-in event, or come talk to us about getting a free Young Eagles flight for the younger folks (8-17), and if you are sincerely interested in aviation and have always wanted to learn to fly, a free EAA Eagle Flight Experience for yourself.
More About the EAA Chapter 1611 Mission
EAA Chapter 1611, Inc. operates as a New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation and is classified by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt public charity, whose stated purposes are (among others):
- Promote and encourage the educational and scientific aspects of aviation, aviation history, building and maintaining experimental amateur built, light sport and kit aircraft, restoring and maintaining historic, vintage and antique aircraft, and general aviation and the steps necessary to become a pilot to the general public and to youth;
- Promote general aviation safety and safety in the design, construction, and operation of aircraft, and understanding of the federal regulation of aviation and maintaining compliance with that regulation through educational and other services or programs in cooperation with governmental agencies and private organizations;
- Promote and foster research for the improvement and better understanding of aviation and the science of aeronautics with the assistance and support of individuals and communities of aviation education and safety.
EAA Chapter Officers, Directors and Leaders serve without compensation and have sworn to carry out the mission of the organization set forth in the Chapter’s Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws.
EAA Chapter 1611, Inc. operates as a New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation and is classified by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt public charity. All or part of any donation or gift (such as cash, tools, parts, aviation projects or other assets) may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor.
About Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Our chapter is part of the worldwide network of EAA chapters. EAA embodies the spirit of aviation through the world's most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA's 200,000 members enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for aviation, flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. To find out more about EAA and its programs and services, please visit EAA.org.