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.

  

AUGUST GATHERING

At our August gathering on Monday August 17, we’ll celebrate a successful (hopefully) pancake breakfast fly-in and we’ll also hear stories from AirVenture in Oshkosh. Social hour at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7.

 

Perfect weather for Young Eagles 

Eight volunteer chapter pilots and four ground personnel made dreams come true for nearly 40 young people on Saturday July 11, our third Young Eagles Day of 2026. We don’t have many pictures this month as our regular photographer is vacationing but feel free to browse what we’ve got.

July newsletter posted

The July issue of EAA Chapter 54's The Beacon is out. Members should have received a copy in their inbox, but you may also find it here. Among the items in the issue: the big turnout at both the June Young Eagles and chapter picnic, an interview with Scott Hanson, details on applying for an Air Academy campership for 2027, the latest on the Ostrem's Chapter House landscaping makeover, the Saturday Open House schedule and more!