Come Build with Us

 If you are interested in joining the build, as a student or a mentor, contact us at chapter20build@eaa20.org.
  • Tail Kit - Pending Final Assembly (will occur with fuselage)
  • Wings Kit - In Progress
  • Fuselage Kit - Delivery Pending
  • Avionics Kit - Funding Needed
  • Powerplant Kit - Funding Needed
  • Finish Kit - Delivery Pending

RV-12 Second Build Seeks Mentors and Donations

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 Past Build

Our first build, a Van's RV-12, took flight in September of 2020. Now our plane has over 600 hours of flight time. Below are photos of the build process and photos of the completed build taken at an early build program member's first solo flight.

Our Build Story

Watch the video below to learn more about the process of our first build. This video includes firsthand accounts of the build experience from both participants and mentors.