wausau area aviation, aerospace, and eingineering directory
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Offers flight instruction, discovery flights, and the unique “Pilot for a Day” experience. When the weather is good, flights available in the restored Stearman biplane, the Orange Roughy. Based at Wausau Downtown Airport.
0.5 credit elective offered during the spring semester through partnership with Wausau Flying Service and Wausau Area Virtual Education (WAVE), and through grant and community funding.
Starting at Wausau Downtown Airport in 2025 and 2026 - the world’s premier amateur open-circuit air race open to all experimental and factory-built aircraft. The AVC seeks to recreate the spirit of the great air races of the Golden Age of Aviation. Includes airport open house. Visit link for dates and schedule.
An aviation and engineering youth program based at the Wausau Downtown Airport, focused on STEM skills, engineering and trades introductions, and aircraft construction. Build Nights every Tuesday night at their hangars at Wausau Downtown Airport, starting at 7pm.
Funded by the Ray Foundation and administered locally by EAA Chapter 640, this scholarship supports committed youth pursuing private pilot certification by covering flight training costs. Applications open in the beginning of the year.
The world’s largest aviation celebration held annually in Oshkosh, WI — a weeklong event featuring airshows, forums, workshops, and thousands of aircraft on display.
A community of remote control aviation enthusiasts offering flying demonstrations, member events, and youth introductions to RC aircraft and model building.
A local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association dedicated to supporting general aviation, homebuilding, and youth outreach, including Young Eagles flights and hands-on aviation events. Meetings are typically the 2nd Saturday of the month. Host to events like Armed Forces Day, Airventure Cup Race, and Young Eagles flights. Meets at Learn Build Fly building.
Put on by Wausau Events, a professional day airshow both days, along with a professional night airshow leading into a fireworks show both nights.
Click the link for this year's info.