Our Current Build Status:
​On Hiatus

​The build is currently on hiatus until the wings kit arrives. The wings are expected to arrive sometime between early and mid July. If you are interested in joining the build sign up for our email list to get updates. If you plan on joining the build you can fill out the application google form and the liability waiver (you can find both here).

• Tail Kit - Pending Final Assembly (will occur with fuselage)
• Wings Kit - Arriving July
• Fuselage Kit - Expected to Arrive in October
• Avionics Kit - Funding Needed
• Powerplant Kit - Funding Needed
• Finish Kit - Stand By

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).

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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.

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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.