Build Project

The RV-12 Build 2.0

We have sucessfully completed our first RV-12is now it is time to start another one! This time around this project is student lead, which means that we have a full team of Student Leaders running the complete operation and logistics of this project. This ambitious, hands-on program teams up mentors and students ages 15 and up who together to build an actual flyable aircraft, the Van's RV-12! Skills aquired from this project tie to STEM concepts, safety standards, teamwork, leadership, and meticulous organization. The chapter's first aircraft, also a Van's RV-12, built by chapter members and high school students, took flight in September 2020. Now we are thrilled to announce a project to build a second RV-12 project, and we have raised enough funds to buy the first of seven kits, the tail kit. This project is in the active planning stage now and is soon to start as COVID permits. We always welcome new students to join us, and if you are interested in being a mentor or a student participant, contact yabuild@eaa20.org or fill out this google form. No experience is required, but we especially need people with training in sheet metal construction, electrical systems, wiring, and project management.

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 Second Build Seeks Mentors and Donations

A team of 30+ students and 20+ mentors is starting to build the tail kit of another Van's RV-12! If you're interested in participating as a mentor or student, please email youngaviators@eaa20.org, Watch a new professional 20-minute video about the journey of the first build. 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).

Our Current Build Status

Tail Kit - Arrived
Wings Kit - Funding Needed
Fuselage Kit - Stand By
Avionics Kit - Stand By
Powerplant Kit - Stand By
Finish Kit - Stand By

Our Past Build

N962TF - Completed ( Watch The Video Here )

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