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. 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.
SEPTEMBER GATHERING |
| The next membership gathering will be held on Monday September 8 at 6:30 pm (social hour, program starts at 7) when the subject is combat helicopters from presenter Barry Hammarback, who owns the Huey that flew into the August pancake breakfast. |
EAA Aviation Hall of Fame
Former Chapter Member nominated for Hall of Fame
Camperships
Last call for 2026 Air Academy scholarship applications
Fuel your passion for flight with a diverse array of hands-on activities curated to ignite curiosity and spark a passion for aviation. Led by passionate aviators, you'll soar into the realm of aviation through immersive studies, captivating demonstrations, exhilarating flight simulations, and a myriad of other thrilling experiences. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to elevate your summer with unforgettable adventures at the EAA Air Academy!
Find the online application and more assistance here.
Pancake breakfast fly-in
It was a hit!
Nearly 50 volunteers worked tirelessly to pull off the only major fundraiser for Chapter 54. And the communities in our area responded with outstanding attendance and demanding appetites. Among the highlights was the arrival of the Huey helicopter - always a big hit - and a large increase in the number of airplanes flying in to our event. The support of the communities makes possible Chapter 54's mission to provide scholarships, camperships and opportunities in aviation. We hope you were able to meet some of our outstanding recipients.
For those whose aircraft participated in judging, the winners will be announced here in the coming days, and plaques will be mailed to the N-number address on file with the FAA.
Pictures from the event will be posted upon the return from vacation of our web editor.
It's not too early to plan for next year's breakfast on August 9, 2026!
Congratulations to our winners in the airplane judging contest.
Best in Show: Jerry Chapman 1946 AERONCA 7AC CHAMP
Best Experimental: Matthew Cooper's T-18 Thorp 1
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