Make Chapter 288 Your Aviation Home!

Welcome to EAA Chapter 288 in Daytona / Port Orange

— home to builders, flyers, vintage aircraft enthusiasts, and aviation lovers of all kinds.

EAA Chapter 288 is based in the Daytona Beach area and is one of the largest chapters of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), boasting over 300 members. The chapter works to promote general aviation through community events, aircraft building support, educational programs, and flight simulation.

• Join Chapter 288 - Annual chapter dues are $50 per year (national EAA membership is required). Because EAA Chapter 288 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, contributions beyond standard dues are tax-deductible.
  
• Visit Our New Hangar 215 Cessna Blvd - Location/Directions
  

Whether you fly experimental amateur-built (EAB) aircraft, type-certified planes, warbirds, or vintage classics, EAA Chapter 288 is your local hub for aviation passion. Centered out of our new home inside the Spruce Creek Fly-In, we foster safety, technical proficiency, and lifelong friendships through monthly gatherings, build-project sharing, and community outreach.

Upcoming Highlights & Programs

• Monthly Gatherings & Clubs: Join us for our regular meetings featuring guest speakers, safety programs, and our active VMC/IMC Club sessions.
  
  
• Young Eagles & AeroEducate: Inspiring the next generation of aviators ages 8–17 through flight experiences and hands-on STEM aviation programs. These Free youth aviation programs offer children their first experience flying in a general aviation aircraft. The national program is nearing a milestone of 2.5 million youth flown.
  
  
• Hangar Improvement Campaign: We are expanding and improving our new facility to build a world-class chapter home. Learn how you can support our matching fund campaign! The chapter's VirtualFly flight simulators have been officially re-certified by the FAA through 2031. They are available for use by members in good standing at a rate of $40/hour (or $10/hour for original equipment donors) at the 215 Cessna Blvd hangar location.
  
  

Quick Links

• Join / Renew Membership – Sign up or manage your chapter membership.
• Gatherings & Events  – Meeting schedules, speaker lineups, and calendar details.
• Young Eagles – Program information and how youth ages 8–17 can sign up for a free introductory flight.
• Type Clubs & Simulators – Information on our specialized aircraft groups and FAA-approved flight simulators.
• Facility & Directions – Important location details for our hangar at 215 Cessna Blvd (Spruce Creek Fly-In).
• Support Our Hangar Project – Details on our facility upgrade fundraising campaign and matching donations.
• Resources -- Links to government, industry and general aviation resources

Location: 215 Cessna Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32128 (Inside Spruce Creek Fly-In)

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