OYAC

Youth Education

The Orlando Youth Aviation Center

A 501(c)(3) organization sponsored by EAA 74


Introduction to Aviation

Class For Ages 12-17 - Saturdays 9 am - 12 noon
An 8-week class series to teach interested youth about all aspects of aviation and give them hands-on experience with flight.

 

Now Registering for 
Spring 2027 Mar 1 - May 1
Wait list for Winter 2027 Jan 9 - Feb 27
(Fall 2026 class is full - Sign up for Wait List)


Sign up today!
  
Pre-Registration Is Required!
Get the Registration form here

Class is limited to 15 students.
Cost:  $75 Tax-Free Donation
all donations are tax deductible and used 100%
for youth aviation education.

Parents are highly encouraged to attend with students!

 


 


WINTER 2026 CLASS
CURRICULUM & SCHEDULE

Subject to change.

Class 1

Mar 7

Introduction to Flight
The forces of flight, parts of a plane and how flight controls work.
EAA 74 Clubhouse

Class 2

Mar 14

 

Aviation Weather and Sheriff's Hangar Tour
What makes weather, how to read the sky, getting and interpreting aviation weather reports, how to use navigation charts to plan flights.
EAA 74 Clubhouse

Class 3

Mar 21

 

Types of Models and Basics of Model Building
Build a flying model to learn more about how planes work.
EAA 74 Clubhouse

Class 4

Mar 28

 

Communications, International Alphabet, Runways
How to use the airplane's radio, flying the pattern.
EAA 74 Clubhouse

Class 5

Apr 4

Build a Wing Rib and Riveting
Build a wing rib and set rivets to see how airplanes are built.
EAA 74 Clubhouse

Class 6
Apr 11

Control Tower & F4 Phantom Visit
(if available)
Visit an operating control tower and see how pilots and Air Traffic Controllers work together.
Then visit the F4 Phantom flown by legendary Orlando USAF pilot Col. Joe Kittinger.

EAA 74 Clubhouse

NO CLASS
Apr 18
Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
 Lakeland Linder Airport

Class 7
Apr 25

Cross-Country Flight Planning
Learn to use a navigation chart and plan a flight to 3 local airports.
EAA 74 Clubhouse

Class 8
May 2

Graduation Flight
Special Young Eagles Flight!

Experience flight in a small plane as you enjoy a Young Eagles
flight around the local area.

EAA 74 Clubhouse
Flight time may be shortened due to pilot shortage or rescheduled due to weather.


































































































































































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