<strong>EAA Chapter 179 conducts or is involved in many activities that support the Chapter and its commitment to supporting aviation in New Mexico.
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 	<li><strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/current-monthly-meeting/">Monthly Meetings</a>:  </strong>We are normally meeting at Double Eagle II Airport in the CIty of Albuquerque's Maintenance building which allows for a semi-outdoor environment and distancing.  We may add an online options via ZOOM. <strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/current-monthly-meeting/">Click here</a></strong> for monthly details to join us.<strong>
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 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/land-of-enchantment-fly-in/"><strong>Land of Enchantment Fly In (LOEFI)</strong></a>: In late September we host  LOEFI at Albuquerque’s Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG), previously held at Moriarty.</li>
 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/young-eagles-program/"><strong>Young Eagles</strong></a>: Our volunteer pilots introduce young people 8 - 17 years old to aviation with a free  flight.</li>
 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/imc-club/"><strong>IMC Club</strong></a>: We host monthly meetings/workshops to promote instrument flying, proficiency, and safety - currently hybrid format (online and in person).</li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/scholarship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scholarships: </a></strong>We grant scholarships annually to applicants with goals of becoming involved in aviation.
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 	<li><strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/eaa-179-chapter-scholarship-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chapter 179 Scholarships</a>: </strong> to applicants under age 25 pursuing education in aviation-related fields (flight training, A&amp;P certification, etc.).</li>
 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/air-academy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>EAA's Advanced Air Academy</strong></a>: tuition scholarships for for youth ages 16 - 18 to attend in Oshkosh, WI.</li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/ray-scholarship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ray Aviation Scholarships:</a></strong> A prestigious EAA scholarship supporting a student pilot through completion of a Private Pilot certificate.</li>
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 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/DEAA"><strong>Double Eagle Aviation Academy</strong></a>: offering teens an opportunity to explore a future in aviation through a week long program at Double Eagle II.</li>
 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/flying-start/"><strong>Flying Start and Eagle Flights</strong></a>: providing an informational session for adults who are serious about learning to fly.  EAA pilots volunteer as mentors to help participants get started towards their goals and provide an introductory "Eagle Flight".</li>
 	<li><strong>Sponsor the NM Tech Aero team</strong> in their competition to scratch build and fly a model electric airplane.</li>
 	<li><strong>Local Outreach</strong>: Engage in and support activities throughout the region which promote general aviation.</li>
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