Young Aviators
Young Aviators is a program launched in 2017 by EAA Chapter 20 in San Carlos. The main goal is to introduce younger people to Aviation through the build of an actual aircraft kit; a Van's RV-12, which the club purchased in several kits.
Through the combined efforts of various resources, the project got kicked-off. Many of the tools were donated by chapter members and some build space provided in a private hangar. With the help of San Carlos Airport Operations, a dedicated hangar, A45S was acquired and a majority of the aircraft structure has been built there.
Chapter 20 is fortunate to have many talented and dedicated individuals, many of whom have prior aircraft build experience including specific training in sheet metal construction, electrical systems, wiring and more. These individuals serve as the Project Mentors to the young aviators and instruct them in all aspects of managing and participating in the project build.
The aircraft will be home to an equity flying club, the "Flying 12" since the Chapter cannot own or operate the plane.
Contact Bill Warner for details ~ billwmenlo@aol.com
EAA Chapter 20 is proud to be part of the Young Aviator Build-A-Plan program. Build Sessions are held twice weekly on (Saturdays 9:00 - Noon) and (Mondays 5:30 - 8:30PM) in Hangar A45S
Through the combined efforts of various resources, the project got kicked-off. Many of the tools were donated by chapter members and some build space provided in a private hangar. With the help of San Carlos Airport Operations, a dedicated hangar, A45S was acquired and a majority of the aircraft structure has been built there.
Chapter 20 is fortunate to have many talented and dedicated individuals, many of whom have prior aircraft build experience including specific training in sheet metal construction, electrical systems, wiring and more. These individuals serve as the Project Mentors to the young aviators and instruct them in all aspects of managing and participating in the project build.
The aircraft will be home to an equity flying club, the "Flying 12" since the Chapter cannot own or operate the plane.
Contact Bill Warner for details ~ billwmenlo@aol.com
EAA Chapter 20 is proud to be part of the Young Aviator Build-A-Plan program. Build Sessions are held twice weekly on (Saturdays 9:00 - Noon) and (Mondays 5:30 - 8:30PM) in Hangar A45S
