Raise Your Helping Hand
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization, striving to serve today’s diverse youth who are tomorrow’s aviators. We seek to promote aviation safety seminars, award scholarships, and mentor youth by exposing them to the wonders of aviation. Our summer camps, Young Eagle Flights, and fly-ins are possible through generous donations and volunteers.
About Us
EAA863 is an awesome, fun, and community focused group of aviation lovers sharing their passion of aviation with the world. Come and see what all the excitement is about and join today!
Our chapter is part of the national network of EAA chapters. EAA embodies the spirit of aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 170,000 plus members enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. Click here to learn more about the National EAA.
How You Can Help
Donate
Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our one-click donation. We also do accept standard cash and check donations during an event.
Become a member and volunteer
You can get involved today by becoming a member and volunteer. Sign up and you will be joining a group of change-makers; a community of people who are passionate about aviation and the impact it can have on people’s lives.
Mentor Youth
Your time is finite. Use it to mentor young people in one of our youth camps, scholarship programs, or a Young Eagles flight. Whether you are a pilot, or just someone who wants to give back, your time will be well spent investing in today’s youth. Our resources, training, and education will be inspirational to these children. You can make a difference today by signing up.
Testimonials
What People Say about EAA863
A fantastic group! Always supportive and welcoming with the best breakfast in Middle TN!
Jessica Rogers, Facebook
EAA863 has the most energetic chapter in the entire country…
Robert Minter, Facebook
News & Updates
Blog
EAA863 Fall Classic Fly In 9/16/23
Great day for an EAA863 event! The rain didn’t hold us back. We grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and hung out with friends Sattler Foundation for Aerospace Education and Direct Flight Solutions at M54- Lebanon Municipal Airport!! Lots of airplane stories were shared while the weather held us back from flying! Thanks everyone for your support!…
Fall Classic Fly-In 9/16/23
EAA863 invites you to join us on our Fall Classic Fly-In on 9/16/23 from 10A-3P! You will not want to miss this! Food, family fun, Awards and Airplanes are sure to dazzle all! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Drive or Fly to the Lebanon Airport 760 Franklin Rd Lebanon, TN 37087. Parking will…
EAA863 5th Saturday Breakfast Saturday 4/29/23
Come out tomorrow for an amazing breakfast prepared by EAA863’s very own chef’s! Good food, fun, laughs and amazing times await at the Lebanon Airport. Where: Lebanon Airport, Sattler Hangar, (east side)Park: Outside of the gate and walk in – stay to the rightFly In: M54 (Lebanon Airport) East RampWhen: 7A – 10A Young Eagle…
Become a member and volunteer
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers who share our passion for aviation. We welcome pilots, non-pilots, and anyone who gazes at the sky and thinks about aviation.