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​EAA Chapter 20
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)

Welcome to EAA chapter 20

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Experimental 
Aircraft Association (EAA)

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Events
Young Eagles
About Us
Young Aviators
Join Us
Build Project

Recent News

Meetings Are Second Saturday at 10:30 am PT
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 Saturday morning of the month at 10:30 am PT. Young Aviators, Chapter 20's community of students, sponsors a talk before our general meeting and social.
  • Meetings start at 10:30 am on the second Saturday. Here's the Zoom link.
  • 2022 meeting dates are January 8, February 12, (no meeting in March), April 9, May 14, June 11, (no meeting in July), August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10.
  • Join Chapter 20 or update your profile if you're already a member.
  • Watch previous chapter aviation talks on YouTube.   
  • Email youngaviators@eaa20.org to hear about future talks.
Young Aviators aims at unleashing and supporting students' passion for aviation and aerospace. We accomplish this through events, mentoring, and programs, such as the plane building program, an online talk series, and ground crew volunteering at Young Eagles events. To build a community, we also facilitate networking with like-minded students, pilots, and other aviation and aerospace professionals. ​ 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 v. 2.0 Build Launches GoFundMe to Raise Money for Wings
Our second RV-12 build need wings! The 30+ Young Aviators, who are supported by dozens of mentors, have launched a GoFundMe to buy the wings kit, which costs $8,500. Van's kits have a six-month lead time, so need to put a deposit down to get in the queue. 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 has started to build the tail kit of 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 donate button below. 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).
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EAA Chapter 20
About Us
Young Eagles
Young Aviators
Build Project

Recent News

Meetings are Second Saturday at 10:30 am PT 
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 Saturday morning of the month at 10:30 am PT. Young Aviators, Chapter 20's community of students, sponsors a talk on the second Saturday of the month before our general meeting.
  • Meetings start at 10:30 am PT on the second Saturday. Here's the Zoom link.
  • 2022 meetings are January 8, February 12, (no meeting in March), April 9, May14, June 11, (no meeting in July), August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10.
  • Join Chapter 20 or update your profile if you're already a member.
  • Watch previous talks on YouTube.   
  • Email youngaviators@eaa20.org to hear about future talks.
Young Aviators aims at unleashing and supporting students' passion for aviation and aerospace. We accomplish this through events, mentoring, and programs, such as the plane building program, an online talk series, and ground crew volunteering at Young Eagles events. To build a community, we also facilitate networking with like-minded students, pilots, and other aviation and aerospace professionals. ​ 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 v. 2.0 Build Launches GoFundMe to Raise Money for Wings
We're building a second RV-12, which is built in a series of kits. Chapter members and 30+ students (15 and older) kicked off with the tail kit in July. The team has launched a GoFundMe to buy the wings kit, which costs $8,500. Van's kits have a six-month lead time, so need to put a deposit down to get in the queue. 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 members and Young Aviators, who were in high school, 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 has started to build the tail kit of another Van's RV-12! ​If you're interested in participating as a mentor or student, email chapter20build@eaa20.org.
We are actively seeking donations to support the Young Aviators RV-12 Build Program.
  • Give online using donate button below. 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).
Please note if a donation is for Young Aviators or for dues. Suggested dues is $35 per year. Students are free.
Photos Copyright © ​Brandon Cheung, Obed Han
Note if your donation is for Young Aviators or dues. ​Suggested dues is $35 per year. Students are free.

Photos Copyright © ​Brandon Cheung, Obed Han