EAA Chapter 179 Presents
Double Eagle Aviation Academy 2026
June 1 – 5, 2026 at Double Eagle II Airport
Now accepting applications – see below for information
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Our Double Eagle Aviation Academy (DEAA) offers a fun and challenging week at the airport! Students ages 14 – 17 will explore a future in aviation, learning many facets of flying and airplanes:
- learn about career opportunities in aviation from professionals
- learn and practice reading weather reports
- learn how to control pitch, roll, and yaw
- learn the importance of balancing weight in the plane
- learn and practice interpreting the instrument “Six Pack”
- learn how aluminum structures are designed to be strong
- learn what is inside the motors of airplanes
- learn the legs of a traffic pattern
- learn and practice communicating at non-towered and towered airports
- learn and practice assembling a simple electrical wiring circuit
- learn and practice riveting and rolling aluminum to make part of an aileron
- learn and practice conducting an aircraft pre-flight inspection
- learn and practice planning a flight
- visit the Double Eagle control tower
Doors open at 8:15 AM with time to meet pilots and spend time seeing and talking about different airplanes each morning. Class starts at 9:00 AM. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided. Each day ends at 4:15 PM. Each student receives a workbook for future reference. If you are interested in aviation, this is an exceptional opportunity to discover the vast possibilities. On Saturday, students are invited to fly with a volunteer pilot on a route they plan during the week.
Applications: Apply by downloading and completing the Application Form below. Selection for attendance is based on information in the Application. Previous aviation knowledge or experience is not required.
Download the DEAA 2026 Application Form
Application deadline is May 8, 2026 . Applicants will be notified via eMail by May 8, 2026. Tuition ($225) is not due until accepted but must be received by May 21, 2026.
PAYMENT for Accepted Students only: PAY $225 TUITION HERE
Questions? Let us know. Contact us at deaa@eaa179.org
Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by gyoungiii