EAA breaks ground on $6.2M expansion of its Aviation Center By FOX6 News Digital Team Published Officials with the EAA broke ground on an expansion of the Aviation Center. OSHKOSH, Wis. - The EAA broke ground on Monday, April 26 on its first expansion of its Aviation Center in more than 20 years. It is a $6.2 million project. A news release indicates the $6.2 million project, completely funded via a capital campaign separate from EAA member dues, will feature an innovative Pilot Proficiency Center and a hands-on Youth Education Center. These facilities are adjacent to the museum’s current Eagle Hangar and will allow individuals and groups to experience all of EAA’s resources on a year-round basis, officials said.