From its beginnings in the late '50s, Chapter 54 of the Experimental Aircraft Association has served aviation enthusiasts, dreamers, aircraft builders, pilots, would-be pilots, and individuals interested in helping young people become aviators in the East Metro of Minnesota's Twin Cities.

We hold a gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Chapter House at Lake Elmo Airport (21D) to talk aviation and socialize.  We provide Young Eagles rides and aviation scholarships. We help people who are building airplanes.  We meet on Saturday mornings for coffee and doughnuts.  But you don't need to be a pilot to participate in our activities.

Please come to our next gathering as our guest. Let us know you're coming so you can be properly greeted and introduced to the chapter.

Pancakes and airplanes - Sunday August 9

We look forward to seeing you at the annual Chapter 54 Pancake Breakfast and Fly-in, next Sunday morning starting at 8 (until 11:30). Whether you're flying in or driving in, we welcome you with a hearty breakfast to benefit our scholarship fund for young people interested in aviation. There is a slight location change this year as we're being hosted in the Metropolitan Airports Commission Maintenance Facility, accessible (if driving) from the South Gate (Gate B) at Lake Elmo Airport (21D). If you're flying in, please check the NOTAM prior to leaving your home airport as there will be a temporary FAA control "tower" operating a tower frequency of 123.8 and ground frequency of 121.75. Breakfast is $10, $5 for kids under 10. The Pilot in Command eats free. Please explore our event web page for more information. See you on Sunday!

Campership registration now open for 2027 Air Academy Scholarships

EAA Chapter 54 will again be providing financial assistance to young people interested in attending the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh during its 2027 schedule. The competitive process is now underway. It's a two-step process. First, those applying will fill out a form for Chapter 54, which consists of the same five questions in essay format that the national EAA will require. The chapter also has five additional questions. Prior to the end of August, applicants will be informed whether they will be receiving financial assistance from Chapter 54. Then, in early September, the national EAA opens the application process for admittance to one of the Air Academy sessions, and those with financial aid from the Chapter will so indicate on the application.  Here's the link for applying for financial assistance. Don't wait.
Related: See photos from one of the 2026 Air Academy sessions