Naval Helicopter Association

Region 3 Aircrew Challenge and Social

NS Mayport – #2 Jetty Pavilion &

Strings Brewery Jacksonville Beach

Friday, 10 April 2026 from 0700-1400

 

The Aircrew Challenge

 

Who Can Participate
All interested pilots, AWs, and maintainers.
Teams of 4 participants.

What to Expect
A ~5 mile challenge course featuring multiple obstacle stations and team-based training exercises.

Date & Time

Check-In: 0700
Start Time: 0800

Location
NS Mayport – #2 Jetty Pavilion

Cost
Free for all participants

Participant Benefits

  • NHA Members and participants receive free entry to the Aircrew Challenge Social

  • Opportunity to win prizes and giveaways

Prizes
Prizes will be announced during the Social following the challenge. Current prizes include:

  • Massif flight suit

  • Strings Brewery gift cards and merchandise

  • Other Additional prizes and more!

Safety
Volunteer staff will be positioned at each obstacle station to monitor safety and provide water throughout the course.

Our main Sponsor

We want to thank our main sponsor, Anchored Real Estate Team!

Supporting Sponsors

  • Lifesaving Systems

  • Project Outdoors

  • Massif

  • DTS (Drifire)

  • Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office


Aircrew Challenge Social

 

Who Can Attend
All interested pilots, AWs, aircrew, participants of the Aircrew Challenge, and all other supporters. 

Event Details
Join us after the Aircrew Challenge for a brewery social featuring:

  • Food buffet

  • Drink ticket/tab system

  • Complimentary brewery tours

  • Aircrew Challenge award announcements

  • NHA 2025 Region 3 award nominees announcements

  • Flight tastings

  • Additional prize opportunities

Location
Strings Brewery Jacksonville Beach (off Penman Blvd)

Time
Following the Aircrew Challenge
Approximately 1100 - 1400

Cost

  • Free for NHA members

  • Free for Aircrew Challenge participants and volunteers

  • $20 for Non-Member/Non-ACC Participants (Officers and Guests)

  • $20 for Non-Member/Non-ACC Participants (Enlisted) and includes a one-year membership to NHA

  • $40 for Non-Member/Non-ACC Participants (Officers) and includes a one-year membership to NHA

Event Sponsor

We want to thank our sponsor, Anchored Real Estate Team!

For Questions, please contact Cole "Windex" Kern. 

April 10, 2026 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Strings Sports Brewery, Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
Penman Road 1618, 32250 Jacksonville Beach FL, United States