Upcoming Meeting Schedule:

Weekly on Saturday mornings (except for holidays or inclement weather)

Ground School: 8:30 am - 9:30 am - resuming soon!

Post Meeting: 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Every Saturday morning)

Safety Meeting: 8:30-9:30 am (2nd Sat of month only)

Parent/Volunteer Meetings: First Saturday of the Month (check calendar)

Miss the Post 8 2026 Open House?
NO WORRIES!

You haven't missed your flight!

Interested in joining Post 8? Come visit us any Saturday morning!

We encourage prospective Aviation Explorers to test-fly Post 8 for a few weeks before deciding to join. Meet our members, check out our activities, and see if Post 8 is the right fit for you. Aviation requires a time commitment, and we want you to know what you're signing up for before you "taxi onto the runway!"

Come be part of our 75th year as Topeka's place for teens who prioritize looking up at the sound of aircraft. Must be in 9th grade or higher & age ≥14-20.

✅ Adopt a Sertoma Duck.

DEADLINE: September 26, 2026 at 10 AM
Support our team: "The Squadron 8 Flying Ducks", while helping other non-profits in Shawnee County.
Win a (potentially) awesome prize (see prizes on the Sertoma Clubs Duck site)
Make sure to adopt from Post 8's team.

↘️ Poke this duck to jump to our team's page!

Congratulations to Luke B. for successfully completing his check ride and earning his Private Pilot Certificate!

Your hard work and commitment paid off! We are incredibly proud of this outstanding achievement and can't wait to see where your aviation journey takes you next!

Our Mission

is to provide youth experiences and exposure to career opportunities in the field of aviation and to enable these young adults to become responsible individuals by teaching positive character traits, leadership, and life skills so they are better prepared to make ethical choices and achieve their full potential.

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Earn an FAA Pilot Certificate

As a youth organization teenage members of Post 8 get opportunities to:

Take advantage of leadership opportunities

Meet professionals from all facets of the aviation industry

Help maintain and repair aircraft

Go on field trips and participate in hands-on activities

Thank you to our 2026 Swing Dance Sponsors!

These wonderful sponsors helped keep the dance floor spinning and the aviation dreams soaring.

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Please consider supporting the businesses that help keep Post 8 flying. ♥️

Thanks also to ⭐ Senator Stephen Owens (Aviation Caucus) ⭐ Gorman Co, LLC ⭐ Dan Sheehy ⭐ J. Haas ⭐ VCondra-Williams ⭐ Hesse Financial Services ⭐ Samual Carkuff ⭐ Aviation Explorers Post 8 Advisors, Scouting Leaders, Parents ⭐ and Donors Like You! ♥️

Give back to the community through volunteerism and fundraising

Stop by our hangar on a Saturday morning or Contact Us today to find out more!

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