A new year is a perfect time to turn an interest in aviation into something more.
Whether you have dreamed about flying since childhood, are currently working toward a pilot certificate, own or are building an aircraft, want to introduce a young person to aviation, or simply enjoy being around airplanes and the people who fly them, EAA Chapter 723 offers a place to connect with the aviation community.
Located in Camarillo, California, EAA Chapter 723 brings together people with a shared enthusiasm for flight, aircraft, education, and the future of aviation.
Aviation Is Better When It Is Shared
One of the things that makes the Experimental Aircraft Association community special is the variety of people involved.
Some members are experienced pilots. Others are aircraft builders, mechanics, students, aviation enthusiasts, or people who are just beginning to explore what aviation has to offer.
You do not have to own an airplane to become part of the aviation community.
You do not have to be a pilot.
What matters most is an interest in aviation and a desire to learn, participate, and connect.
Opportunities for Young People
Introducing young people to aviation is an important part of EAA’s mission.
Programs such as Young Eagles give young people an opportunity to experience general aviation firsthand and discover that becoming involved in aviation may be more achievable than they imagined.
A single flight can spark an interest in becoming a pilot, aircraft mechanic, engineer, air traffic controller, aerospace professional, or lifelong aviation enthusiast.
Chapter 723 also supports educational opportunities and aviation scholarships designed to help encourage the next generation.
Resources for Current and Future Pilots
For those already flying—or preparing to fly—the chapter offers access to programs and resources that can help pilots continue learning.
These include areas such as:
- Flight Advisors
- IMC and VMC pilot proficiency programs
- Redbird flight simulation
- Technical Counselors
- Eagle Flights
- Aviation scholarships
- Aircraft building and member projects
Aviation is a field in which there is always something new to learn.
Being surrounded by other pilots and aviation enthusiasts creates opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and continue developing your knowledge.
Aircraft Building and Restoration
EAA has deep roots in experimental and homebuilt aviation.
Building or restoring an aircraft is an incredible project, but it can also raise a lot of questions.
Experienced chapter members and Technical Counselors can help builders better understand construction techniques, aircraft systems, workmanship, and the overall building process.
Even if you are not building an aircraft yourself, seeing member projects can be one of the most interesting ways to learn how airplanes actually work.
Make 2026 the Year You Get Closer to Aviation
You do not have to wait for the perfect moment to become involved.
Visit the chapter. Learn about its programs. Meet other people who share your interest in airplanes.
Aviation has always been built around curiosity, exploration, and people willing to learn from one another.
If flying has been on your list of things you want to experience, 2026 may be the year to finally make it happen.
EAA Chapter 723 — Camarillo, California