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Brief history of EAA<\/h2><\/div>

EAA originated in America in 1953 with a group of people who had an interest in \u201cexperimenting\u201d with home-built aircraft. Since then it\u2019s grown to a worldwide organisation with members from many countries.

The South African offshoot of this EAA started off with chapter 322 and was established in 1969.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EAA South Africa<\/h3><\/div>

If you like aircraft and the people who fly them, the EAA \u2013 the Experimental Aircraft Association \u2013 is for you. EAA offers something for all enthusiasts \u2013 pilots, designers, builders, dreamers, in other words anyone who enjoys the unique experience and total freedom of flight. Everyone is most welcome.

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EAA Young Eagles<\/h3><\/div>

Our junior programme exposes children to the aviation industry and has resulted in some of our junior members finding careers in the aviation industry. It\u2019s an expansion of the international Young Eagles<\/strong><\/a> program (which continues even though it reached its goal of giving one million children the chance of flight before the Centenary of the Wright Brother\u2019s first flight).

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EAA Young Aviators<\/h3><\/div>

The Young aviators program is for anyone between the ages 16-30 years old involved in or wanting to get into aviation. Everyone is welcome whether you\u2019re a glider pilot, a fixed wing pilot, a helicopter pilot, ground crew operations, or even if you are just looking at starting your journey in aviation.

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What is the EAA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Message from the President of the EAA of South Africa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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