VAA Chapter 37 - Calendar of Events

EAA Vintage Aircraft Association - NE Indiana

VAA Chapter 37

Calendar of Events
Event dates, times, topics and locations subject to change.
Last updated 03/06/2026

March 2026

Thursday
March 12

VMC Club Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 6:30 PM

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

Thursday
March 12

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the March Vintage 37 gathering. James Bartzsch will give a refresher and update on Mosaic (AKA Sport Pilot 2.0).

Tuesday
March 17

VAA Chapter 37 Board Meeting
DeKalb County Airport - 5:30 PM

VAA Chapter 37 board meeting. Chapter members are welcome to attend.

Saturday
March 28

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

April 2026

Thursday
April 16

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the April Vintage 37 gathering.

Saturday
April 25

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

May 2026

Saturday
May 2

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 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).

Saturday
May 9

GWB Equipment Cleanup Day
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

We need as much help as possible for our chapter airport equipment clean up event. This event is part of our lease agreement with the airport. Your support is a direct credit to our chapter in more ways than one!

Please meet at the corner of County Road 62 and County Road 27 in Auburn, IN

Saturday
May 16

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 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 21

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 6:00 PM

Join us for the May Vintage 37 gathering, featuring a summer cookout at the hangar. The chapter will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring a side to share.

Saturday
May 23

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

June 2026

Thursday
June 11

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 6:00 PM

Join us for the June Vintage 37 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 - 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).

Saturday
June 27

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

July 2026

Monday
July 20
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Sunday
July 26

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

Saturday
July 25

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

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).

Saturday
August 15

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 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
August 20

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the August Vintage 37 gathering.

Saturday
August 22

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

September 2026

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).

Thursday
September 17

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the September Vintage 37 gathering.

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).

Saturday
September 26

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

October 2026

Thursday
October 15

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the October Vintage 37 gathering.

Saturday
October 17

GWB Equipment Cleanup Day
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

Please meet at the corner of County Road 62 and County Road 27 in Auburn, IN

Sunday
October 18

VAA Chapter 37 Chili Fest
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 12:00 PM

Join us for the annual VAA Chapter 37 Chili Fest! Chili with all the fixing will be provided. Please bring a side dish or a desert to share. We'll gather at 12:00 PM and eat at 1:00 PM.

Saturday
October 24

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Saturday
October 24

Scairport
DeKalb County Airport - 1:00 PM

Scairport is the aviation version of trunk or treat. If you are interested in bringing out your decorated plane, donating some candy, or just coming out to watch the fun, contact Laramie Resler.

November 2026

Thursday
November 19

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Ivy Tech Aviation Center at Smith Field - 7:00 PM

Join us for the November Vintage 37 gathering.

Saturday
November 28

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

December 2026

Saturday
December 5

VAA 37 Christmas Party
Pat Garvey's Hangar, Churubusco, IN - 6:00 PM

Annual VAA 37 Christmas Party. Dinner is at 6:00 PM. Ham, table service and beverages will be provided by the Chapter. Please bring a dish to share.

Past Events

January 2026

Thursday
January 8

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the January Vintage 37 gathering! We will be joining EAA Chapter 2. Kellie Kreider will share her experience with her agricultural crop spraying drone business. The gathering will be held at the Ivy Tech building at Smith Field.

Tuesday
January 20

VAA Chapter 37 Board Meeting
DeKalb County Airport - 5:30 PM

VAA Chapter 37 board meeting. Chapter members are welcome to attend.

Saturday
January 24

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

February 2026

Tuesday
February 17

VAA Chapter 37 Board Meeting
DeKalb County Airport - 5:30 PM

VAA Chapter 37 board meeting. Chapter members are welcome to attend.

Thursday
February 19

VAA Chapter 37 Gathering
DeKalb County Airport - 7:00 PM

Join us for the February Vintage 37 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.

Saturday
February 28

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Pancakes - Waffle Sticks - Eggs - Sausage - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - Breakfast Casserole - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

The standard day and time for VAA Chapter 37 meetings is the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Vintage 37 Clubhouse (Gate 7 - Hangar A) at the DeKalb Co. Airport (KGWB) in Auburn, IN. However, there are instances when meetings are not held in lieu of other events. Be sure to check the current Newsletter or the calendar each month for that month's actual meeting time and location!

Next Young Eagles Rally: May 2, 2026
Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at DeKalb Co. Airport!

Next Breakfast at the Hangar:
March 28, 2026
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Current Newsletter
March 2026

National Airmail Museum Website

VAA Chapter 37 on Facebook

Find us at:
EAA Vintage Chapter 37
2616 County Road 60, Box 9
Auburn, IN 46706