Our members have a strong desire to share the magic of flight and provide an opportunity for our youth to learn more about aviation.
Basic Camp
The EAA Basic Air Academy is a one week program and the next exciting step into the fascinating world of aviation.
The EAA Air Academy Lodge pictured is the hub of activity during your childs stay stay in Oshkosh. They will eat, sleep and make new friends here!
The camp is design for 14-15 year-olds and provides class room instruction, specialized laboratory activities, and aviation-related demonstrations. Activities include:
Aeromodeling
- Build and fly a simple balsa glider and a rubber-powered model airplanes
- Learn about aviation history and flight.
Ground School
- Learn the basics of flight through an interactive computer simulator ground school by flying designed missions or flying your own mission.
Tech Workshop
- Build an ACRO-Sport Wing Rib, construct an instrument case out of sheet metal, and design an airfoil using composite material.
In addition the kids will:
- Tour the EAA AirVenture Museum
- Visit Pioneer Airport
- Watch flight demonstrations
- Experience the thrill of flight in both an airplane and helicopter.
To learn more about these camps and the overall experience, please visit the EAA Air Academy WEBsite.
EAA Air Academy WEBsite
Advanced Camp
The EAA Advanced Air Academy provides an atmosphere for mature students to become totally immersed in the world of flight.
The EAA Air Academy Lodge pictured is the hub of activity during your childs stay stay in Oshkosh. They will eat, sleep and make new friends here!
Ground instruction and introductory recreation flight experiences highlight this meaningful, action-packed camp. It combines "in-the-air" and "on-the-ground" hands-on activities.
The EAA Advanced Air Academy also includes full participation (access to forums, flightline and all associated activities) in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world's premier aviation event!
Ground School/Classroom Topics
- Fundamentals of flight science
- Aircraft systems
- Aircraft preflight
- Flight controls and systems
- Weather
- Aerial navigation
- Flight training requirements
Aircraft Construction, Restoration and Maintenance Skills
- Welding
- Sheet metal work
- Composite fabrication
- Aeromodeling and woodworking
Airplanes
- Learn about aviation history and flight
- Tour the EAA AirVenture Museum
- Fly EAA's flight simulators
- Visit Pioneer Airport
- Experience the thrill of flight in both an airplane and helicopter
- An academic study of the history and technologies of aviation presented in the Buehler Leadership Center at the EAA Aviation Center.
- Workshop experiences, including an introduction to many of the skills required for the construction, restoration and maintenance of aircraft. This is accomplished in workstations by working with aircraft parts, the construction of full size aircraft components and Aeromodeling projects.
- EAA AirVenture will provide an exciting element to the Academy program. The forums, workshops, exhibits, aircraft, and air shows provide an aviation and personal experience without equal.
2024 Scholarships
Applications will open up in January of 2024. Applications are accepted between January and the end of February, with scholarships awarded in the month of March.
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