ABOUT US

The EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1953 it has grown internationally with over 160,000 members and about 1,000 chapters worldwide. For more information go to www.eaa.org

Chapter 477
Based in Charleston, SC, EAA Chapter 477 is a diverse group builders, potential builders, aircraft owners, pilots, ex-pilots and future pilots with one thing in common: We love aviation!  

We have builders of aircraft with thousands of hours on their planes, some that have very little and others that are still building.  Many of our members have extensive backgrounds in all phases of aircraft construction and others that are learning.  We have members that have finished “kits” and others that have built and are flying “plans built” composite aircraft.  This means that we have a large base of knowledge for those contemplating building an airplane.  

What we do
We typically meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month for a project visit, technical presentation or to hear a guest speaker, who might talk about aviation history, special applications or life experience.  Some of our recent  technical presentations have included painting your project, composite construction, electrical wiring and installation, upholstery, cabin heating and cooling and more. We’ve toured aviation museums, the Gulfstream factory and Rotomotion (UAV helicopters).

Another great part of our meetings is we eat well!  Pizza, cookouts or catered barbecue. If you’re well fed, you’ll have the energy to finish that project, right?

In May we help plan and run the Walterboro Wings-n-Wheels event. In August we host the SC Breakfast Club, and December we have our Christmas dinner.

Why Join?
By joining EAA Chapter 477 you will be supporting a group dedicated to help each other build their dream aircraft, and you will be the in the camaraderie of fellow aviation enthusiasts.  The more members we have, the stronger and more diverse our Chapter is. You might meet someone interested in, or even building the same plane you're interested in. You can also get technical help from an expert in a particular aspect of homebuilding (welding, composites, sheet metal, fabric covering, electronics, etc.).

How to join
You need to be a member of the EAA to join our local Chapter. Then just fill out this application and send us a check. Or drop in on one of our meetings. We hope to see you there!