Airhart 2026 Kids Paper Airplane Making Workshop
About this Event
Airhart Festival Tent - Booth 439 -- Location Map BelowAirhart and AviNation Kids Paper Airplane Building & Flying Workshop
Hosted by Shawn Staerker, of AviNation
AviNation Exists to Attract, Educate And Empower Youth in Aviation.
Ready... Set... Fly!
Bring the whole family to one of the most exciting youth events at the Airhart Festival Tent during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026! Join Shawn Staerker and the team from AviNation USA for a fun-filled Paper Airplane Building & Flying Workshop where young aviators can design, build, decorate, and launch their very own paper aircraft.
Whether you're a future pilot, engineer, astronaut, or simply love airplanes, this hands-on event is the perfect introduction to the magic of flight. Learn simple aerodynamic principles, discover what makes airplanes fly.
Parents are encouraged to join the fun and help build memories that may inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Hosted by Shawn Staerker of AviNation USA, an organization dedicated to inspiring young people through aviation education, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, this interactive session is designed to spark curiosity and show kids that the sky is just the beginning.
Perfect for: Kids of all ages, families, aspiring pilots, and anyone who loves airplanes.
Come build it. Fly it. Cheer it on. You never know—the first paper airplane you build at AirVenture could be the beginning of a lifetime in aviation!
Get inspired by watching this amazing Youtube about legendary paper plane expert John Collins Flies Paper Airplanes for a Living! Let's hope he's at our event in spirit! Video Below brought to you by aviator Kate Broug's documentary into his life.
Hosted by Shawn Staerker, AviNation
AviNation Exists to Attract, Educate And Empower Youth in Aviation.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aihart and AviNation Partner for Family Fun
Host: AviNation
Info: AviNation Kids Paper Airplane Workshop
Future aviators, get ready for takeoff! Join the AviNation and Airhart teams for a fun, hands-on workshop where kids learn to build, decorate, and fly their own paper airplanes.
Meet the teams, discover the magic of flight, and learn simple folding techniques that help airplanes fly farther and straighter. Explore the basics of lift, drag, balance, and design—the same principles used by real aircraft engineers. Give it a name, and head to the flight line for practice.
When it's time to compete, Paper Airplane Flying Workshop. Along the way, you'll discover how testing, creativity, and engineering lead to better flying machines.
Perfect for families, children ages 4–12, future pilots, young engineers, and anyone who loves building, learning, and having fun with the AviNation and Airhart teams at AirVenture!
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