At the intersection of education and innovation, the Eagle’s Nest STEM Aviation Center is more than a facility—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of aviation professionals.

Located at Burlington Airport in Wisconsin, this newly constructed 3,600-square-foot aircraft hangar was designed to support hands-on learning through Eagle’s Nest Projects Wisconsin, a program dedicated to immersing high school students in real-world aviation and engineering experiences.

A Facility Built for Hands-On STEM Learning

The Aviation Center serves as a dynamic educational hub where students move beyond the classroom and into applied learning. Through programs focused on aircraft construction, flight training, and aviation technology, students gain practical experience that bridges science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts with real-world application.

From workshops and labs to live aircraft environments, the facility empowers students to explore career pathways in aviation—whether as pilots, engineers, or maintenance professionals—while building critical skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and technical craftsmanship.

High-Performance Coatings with Environmental Responsibility

To protect the interior concrete floors of the hangar, a high-performance, water-based coating system from Tnemec was specified—delivering durability without compromising environmental goals.

The system includes:

• Series 288 Enviro-Pox, a water-based epoxy coating engineered to deliver performance equal to or exceeding traditional solvent-based or 100% solids systems
  
• Series 298 WB CRU, a water-based urethane topcoat designed for enhanced durability and long-term protection

This environmentally conscious solution eliminated the need for on-site solvents while still providing the abrasion resistance, adhesion, and chemical protection required in an active aviation environment.