EAA Education Center Continues to Expand with New Investment

Aviation learning takes place in this multipurpose facility in Oshkosh.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, January 19, 2024 at 05:17 PM ET

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The EAA Education Center provides aviation learning opportunities for all. [Courtesy: EAA]

Key Takeaways:

The EAA Education Center in Oshkosh, open for 18 months, offers diverse aviation learning opportunities for all ages, from youth programs to advanced pilot training.
Built entirely through private donations totalling $6.2 million, the 30,000-square-foot facility includes a Youth Education Center for STEM-based learning and a Pilot Proficiency Center with flight simulators.
The center hosts year-round activities like pilot proficiency courses, national aviation conferences, and educational programs for thousands of students, fulfilling EAA's mission to inspire and grow participation in aviation.

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It’s been 18 months since the Experimental Aircraft Association opened the EAA Education Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and according to association officials, it is providing learning opportunities for everyone from curious children who want to learn more about aviation to seasoned and experienced pilots looking to enhance and perfect their skills.

The 30,000-square-foot facility was completely built through private donations through the EAA Aviation Foundation. The two-story center has lots of classroom space and rooms for multimedia presentations. Upstairs houses the Youth Education Center. Downstairs is the Pilot Proficiency Center, consisting of a simulator lab filled with Redbird AATDs and a crosswind trainer.