Brodhead Airport - EAA Chapter 431

05/06/2026

Just a reminder, VMC club is Tomorrow Thursday, 5/7 at 6pm at the EAA Chapter 431 hangar.
Attendees will earn WINGS Credits. Attending these sessions can also potentially save you money on your insurance while helping you become a better pilot.
The VMC Club scenario this month is titled "Starved of Attention" and was inspired by an actual flight as follows: our pilot is flying a Cherokee Six on a 100-mile VFR cross-country flight.
Our VMC/IMC Club Coordinators are asking attendees to think about personal scenarios that people have experienced recently.

04/29/2026

Great job Pistons & Props! Looking forward to having an airshow back in town.

Lizzie Starling is vice president of Propel Forward, the nonprofit that launched Pistons & Props. She says the event is expanding it to become a full-fledged air show with skydiving expos, airplane rides and aircraft displays, special exhibits, children's activities, expanded food and beverages, and...

04/29/2026

Are you interesting in learning to fly but don’t know where to start? Currently in training but need to get the written test done, or just looking to refresh your knowledge and be a safer pilot. EAA 431 Brodhead Chapter is here to help!

We are launching our Summer 2026 Ground School at EAA 431! Starting Wednesday June 10 at 6:30pm until 8pm. Weekly classes (every Wed) for 12 weeks. The class will be taught by EAA 431 Board Member and CFI-CFII’s Astrid Melms and Spencer Anderson.

Cost for the 12 week session is $50 for public $25 for EAA Chapter 431 members.

Signup link is below. Spot are limited sign up now.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EAAAA2BA3FD0-63838962-brodhead

04/29/2026

Our Monthly Chapter Gathering is Tuesday May 5 at 7pm at the EAA 431 Hangar. This months guest is Susan Dacy sharing her experience as an airshow pilot with her Stearman “Big Red”and American Airlines Captain.

This month we will be having dinner before the gathering from 6-7. Thanks to Mark and Mary Johnson. Come early for food and camaraderie! We will be celebrating our own Cinco de Mayo gathering at the EAA Chapter meeting this 5th of May.

We will be providing Mexican Tacos(Carnitas) with all the fixings
Mexican Rice
Churro cupcakes

See you then

Mark and Mary Johnson

04/28/2026

VMC club is next Thursday, 5/7 at 6pm at the EAA Chapter 431 hangar.

Attendees will earn WINGS Credits. Attending these sessions can also potentially save you money on your insurance while helping you become a better pilot.

The VMC Club scenario this month is titled "Starved of Attention" and was inspired by an actual flight as follows: our pilot is flying a Cherokee Six on a 100-mile VFR cross-country flight.

Our VMC/IMC Club Coordinators are asking attendees to think about personal scenarios that people have experienced recently.

04/28/2026

📣🚨 WORKDAY ALERT 🚨📣
We are starting spring cleaning. Join us on Saturday 5/9 and 5/16 from 9am-12pm to help clean and maintain the Brodhead airport and facilities!

04/01/2026

It’s official! Our VMC/IMC Club meetings are now listed on the FAA Safety page. Attending these informative sessions will get you WINGS credit and possibly save you $ on your insurance as well as continue to learn and make you a better pilot. See you this Thursday at 6pm at the EAA 431 Chapter building in Brodhead.

" this VMC related scenario is designed to encourage open discussion, and for all participants to answer the question “What would you do if this happened to you?”

03/31/2026

We are looking for interested people for an upcoming Ground School at EAA 431 in Brodhead. The session will be 10-12 weeks long and will meet weekly in the evenings. Tentative start date late May to early June. Cost will be $50 for the session or $25 for EAA 431 Chapter members (2026 membership cost is $15). Please contact [email protected] for more information if you are interested in attending.

03/31/2026

VMC club is Thursday at 6pm at EAA Chapter 431 hangar.

Last months attendees earned WINGS Credits for attending. Come out and support this great educational opportunity.

The scenario this month is titled "Bumpy Final" describes an actual flight as follows: Our pilot is flying a Piper PA-28 Dakota on a 100-mile flight with a friend. While conditions are VFR, there are some low clouds and showers along the route causing some deviation

IMC Club scenario is titled "Surprises at Night" describes an actual flight as follows: During a night IFR flight in actual IMC in the Midwest, our pilot encounters what appears to be unexpected turbulence, and also notices some odd behavior by the autopilot.

Our VMC/IMC Club Coordinators are asking attendees to think about personal scenarios that people have experienced recently.

03/28/2026

EAA Chapter 431 has been approved to administer a Ray Scholarship for 2026. The scholarship application is online at EAA431.org. Applications are being accepted until 4/30. Please go to the site for instructions and immediately apply for an FAA medical certificate and Student pilot certificate if you are planning to apply for this scholarship. Both are prerequisites to be considered. If you have questions, feel free to call EAA 431 Chapter President & Scholarship Coordinator Rich Pember [email protected].

03/07/2026

Good turnout for breakfast and the monthly gathering today! Thanks to Ed & Caitlin Becerra and Lola of course for sharing their experiences with the Wisconsin Passport program.