The Virginia Aviation Council

The Aviation Council is a non-profit Virginia corporation made up of fifteen aviation organizations.  We were incorporated on Oct. 16, 1996 and we are recognized as the official Virginia Regional Fly-In Organization by the Experimental Aircraft Association of Oshkosh, WI.   On Jan. 31, 1997 we were given 501(c)(3) tax status by the Federal Government.

At a meeting on April 27, 1996, Ken Wiegand, Director of the Virginia Dept. of Aviation, suggested that the EAA Chapters of Virginia consider forming a state-wide organization for promoting aerospace education.  Of the nine chapters present that day, seven responded to Mr. Wiegand's suggestion and proceeded to work toward the formation of The Virgina Aviation Council.

As the Articles of Incorporation were developed, it seemed appropriate to provide for other, non-profit aviation organizations to be members of the Council.   As a result, the Virgina Aviation Council is currently comprised of eleven Virginia EAA Chapters and four Associate Member aviation organizations.

The Articles of Incorporation also provided that an annual fly-in/symposium would be one of the methods that the Council would use in furthering aerospace education.   Our 1st Virginia Region Fly-In was held at Petersburg Municipal Airport on June 28-29, 1997.   This annual event is now scheduled to take place during the month of May.

These activities require considerable financial resources.  Since our charter calls for membership in the Council to be voluntary and without dues, our only source of revenue is charitable contributions.  Fortunately, when solicited, the individual EAA members of Virginia and other aviation enthusiasts have been generous with their donations.  That, along with support from the Virginia Department of Aviation, makes our fly-in/symposium and other educational activities possible.

The By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation for The Virginia Aviation Council are available upon request by contacting Jim Remington.

We hope you will join us at our Virginia Regional Fly-In And Festival of FLIGHT. We believe you will find it educational and enjoyable.


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