Aviation Explorers is open to young men and women sixth grade through age 20 with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Aviation.

Based at the Ottawa Municipal Airport in Ottawa, Kansas, Aviation Explorers Post 8000 is a hands-on program that exposes young people to flying and other aviation experiences, as a possible career or for the sheer pleasure of being around airplanes.

Building TeamworkAviation EngineeringGain ExperienceLearn to FlyCareers in AviationDevelop LeadershipAviation MechanicsFlight Industry JobsPeer Involvement

We fly a Cherokee 140 donated by Dodson International Parts, Inc. and are currently looking for CFIs to donate their expertise to our youth earning their Private Pilot License.

I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.
- John Glenn

JOIN NOW!

MEETINGS ARE AT THE OTTAWA KANSAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ON THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Supporting the Youth in and around Ottawa, Kansas

Dodson International Parts

Our Amazing Sponsor

It takes more than enthusiasm to get things done. It takes connections and resources. And Dodson International Parts has given our Post and Club plenty of both!

The Aviation Explorers family wishes to express its gratitude for the generosity of our sponsoring organization. Visit their website and see what they might be able to do for your aviation needs!

This Aviation Career Exploring program is delivered through support from the City of Ottawa, the Heart of America Council, and Dodson International Parts. We are based at OWI. We welcome adult Volunteers to help our local youth participants with their Aviation Goals!

Other Sponsors

Aviation Explorers Post 8000 would like to thank our community for their support and donations!

PLATINUM LEVEL
Dodson International Parts
Garmin, Kansas City Office
McFarlane Aviation Products

GOLD LEVEL
Lightspeed Aviation
Price Chopper of Ottawa
Croucher Abstract & Title
Prestige Real Estate
NewCo Concrete
Victory Chevrolet of Garnett
Great Southern Bank
Club Car Wash
Wes's Recycling
Edward C. Spanknoble
State Farm Insurance
Baldwin City Companion Animal Hospital
SILVER LEVEL
Select Steel Fabrication
The Loft Hair & Nailsv Ottawa Paint
Whalen Automotive
John W. Longan
Heartland Precision Fasteners
Butler National Corporation
Vickers & Company CPA'S PA
B & W Tackle
Rodrock Chiropractic
John Nichols
Samsel Law
Reeve Roofing & Construction
7th Street Grocery of Garnett
BRONZE LEVEL
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Advanced Investments
American Family Insurance
Walmart - Ottawa
Advance Auto Parts
Osladil Insurance Service
Front Row Sports
Garmin
Gardner Golf Course
KC Appliance
Grub and Chug
ROKC – Olathe
Hideaway Hair & Nails
Carswell Automotive