Experimental Aircraft Association
Children in Heidelberg

Our junior programme exposes children to the aviation industry and has resulted in some of our junior members finding careers in the aviation industry.
The Experimental Aircraft Association is comprised of members with an interest in building, flying, or restoring their own aircraft.

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is comprised of members with an interest in building, flying, or restoring their own aircraft. EAA gives members an opportunity to share ideas and experiences, get help with a difficult project, or even chat with another member who has common interests. Each Chapter is made up of members (like you) from the same geographical area. We also recently had Mike Melvill (pilot of the first private space program) come out to South Africa. Chapters often organise their own events ranging from a Young Eagles day, fabric covering workshops, breakfast fly-ins, visits to ATC centres, and more. Junior Program: Our junior programme exposes children to the aviation industry and has resulted in some of our junior members finding careers in the aviation industry. EAA's Vision Promote the building, restoration and flying of non type certificated aircraft for all South Africans through the provision of scientific information and educational programmes, infrastructural development and participation in the development of relevant legislation. How to join: Find which membership option suits you, then fill in an application form. How we're organised In South Africa, EAA has about 750 members 10 chapters around the country. Each chapter operates independently with its own committee (elected by its members) and each organises its own activities. It's composed of the various chapter presidents throughout the country, and an executive committee which is elected at the annual general meeting held at AirWeek. They're the national body that controls recreational aviation in South Africa. Although most members have an interest in restoring or building their own aircraft many members have an interest in using their regular aircraft for pleasure. Discounts from aviation related companies such as parts suppliers and insurance companies. Since then it's grown to a world wide organisation with members from many countries.