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EAA local chapters offer a variety of programs and activities for their members, including:

• Aircraft building and restoration: Many chapters have workshops and tools that members can use to build or restore their own aircraft.

• Seminars and workshops: Chapters offer a wide range of educational programs on topics such as aviation safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight skills.

• Guest speakers: Chapters often invite guest speakers, such as pilots, aircraft builders, and aviation experts, to give presentations at their meetings.

• EAA Young Eagle rallies: Chapters host Young Eagle rallies to introduce young people to the world of aviation.

• Fly-ins and fly-outs: Chapters organize fly-ins and fly-outs to local airports, where members can meet and socialize with other pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

• Cookouts and other social events: Chapters also host a variety of social events, such as cookouts, potluck dinners, and holiday parties.

In addition to these general programs, many chapters also offer specialized programs for their members. For example, some chapters have flying clubs, where members can share the cost of owning and operating an airplane. Other chapters have special interest groups, such as aerobatic clubs, vintage aircraft clubs, and ultralight clubs.