Experimental 
Aircraft Association (EAA)

Recent News

Meetings Are Second Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the Hiller Aviation Museum
Chapter 20 is a very active community of pilots and aviation enthusiasts based at San Carlos Airport. Our events are open to all EAA members and drop-in visitors. Join us the second Tuesday morning of the month at 7:30 pm at the Hiller Aviation Museum.   ​Mentors and a group of aspiring Young Aviators spent over three years building a Van’s RV-12, which took its first flight September 19, 2020! Watch a new professional 20-minute video about the journey.  
​A team of 30+ students and 20+ mentors is building another Van's RV-12! If you're interested in participating as a mentor or student, email chapter20build@eaa20.
RV-12 v. 2.0 Build Launches GoFundMe to Raise Money
Please consider supporting our second RV-12 build. The 30+ Young Aviators, who are supported by dozens of mentors, have launched a GoFundMe to raise money. GoFundMe is designed to help pool donations of all sizes. Please consider contributing any amount. Thanks!
Chapter 20 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For employer match, the official name is “Chapter 20 Experimental Aircraft Association San Francisco Bay Area” (EIN 94-6186117), and we can provide a receipt for tax purposes.
RV-12 First Build Video Debuts
A team of Chapter 20 mentors and a group of aspiring Young Aviators spent over three years building a Van’s RV-12, which took its first flight September 19, 2020! Watch a new professional 20-minute video about the journey. ​
RV-12 Second Build Seeks Mentors and Donations
A team of 30+ students and 20+ mentors is building another Van's RV-12! If you're interested in participating as a mentor or student, email chapter20build@eaa20.
We are actively seeking donations to support the Young Aviators RV-12 Build Program.
  • Give online using the donate button on the donate page. Choose “Young Aviators program” in the drop-down menu.
  • To donate by mail, send a check payable to “EAA Chapter 20” to EAA Chapter 20, 620 Airport Way,​ San Carlos, CA 94070. Note “Young Aviators build” in the memo field.
Chapter 20 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For employer match, the official name is “Chapter 20 Experimental Aircraft Association San Francisco Bay Area” (EIN 94-6186117).