Welcome to EAA Chapter 54. We speak aviation!

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. On Saturdays, we're open for coffee and doughnuts and a Wings safety seminar to help members be safer pilots. We provide Young Eagles rides and aviation scholarships. We help people who are building airplanes.  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.

APRIL GATHERING

The next membership gathering will be held on Monday April 14 when Carl Ziegler, who has spent 48 years as a A&P technician, will regale the membership with aviation stories and maintenance advice.   The Cinema 54 showing of "Planes" begins at 5:15 p.m.  A social period begins at 7 and the program starts at 7:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.  More information >

Latest Chapter News

Few things are more enjoyable about being a pilot than the expression of a young person experiencing flying for the first time. Fortunately, as a member of Chapter 54, you have the opportunity to experience this enjoyment on the second Saturday of every month from May to October by being a Young Eagle pilot. The program is vital for a number of reasons. Obviously, the inspiration we provide is at the top of the list. But the chapter also receives credits from EAA in Oshkosh, which can be used for EAA Air Academy scholarships and other chapter expenditures. Are you in?  It's easy to be a Young Eagle pilot or ground volunteer, but in both cases you must pass the EAA Youth Protection program, which consists of a background check and a relatively short online course.  Currently, a fairly large number of members have expired status in this program and as such are not allowed to participate until they are renewed. To do so, or to receive your YPP rating, start here.  This year, EAA has rolled out a new online tool for all things Young Eagles. You can find out more in this webinar. For additional information, contact Chapter 54 Young Eagles coordinator Dale Seitzer at the link at the bottom of our Young Eagles page.

March chapters video

Still thinking about keeping Chapter 54 humming?

In February, members received an invitation to donate one hour a month to helping keep Chapter 54 afloat in the coming two years. Perhaps you're still thinking about it. Or, perhaps you're interested in an officer position, all of which are up for election in November.  Might we suggest taking the time to watch any of these EAA webinars?
Chapter Presidents and Vice Presidents
Chapter Secretaries and Treasurers
Young Eagles Coordinators
Ray Scholarship Coordinators