Chapters

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

The Making of a BIG Propeller for EAA’s Pheasant: Part 1

By Story and photos by Paul Adams, EAA Chapter 675 President In the title you may notice two things. First, the word “BIG,” and second, “Part 1.” Well, these two ... Read more

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

EAA’s Family Values

Chapters, Member Stories

If you ask anyone in the aviation world what aviation means to them, you’re likely to hear something along the lines of how important the aviation community is to them. ... Read more

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

EAA Chapter 838 Celebrates Major Milestones in Aviation Community

Chapters, Member Stories

EAA Chapter 838 in Racine, Wisconsin, is excited to announce several significant achievements and events marking a vibrant period for the chapter. The chapter has proudly welcomed its 500th member, ... Read more

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

It Takes a Village (Or Two EAA Chapters) to Raise a Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories

By Gary Ludeke, EAA 199851 This is a story about an 18-year-old young man, Jakin Messer, EAA 1293775, who is very passionate about having a career as an airline pilot. He ... Read more

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

From Wheels to Wings: A Young Eagle’s Story

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

By John Muhle, EAA 1360048, EAA Chapter 289 President It was Wings and Wheels in the summer of 2022, and a young man had made plans to attend the event ... Read more

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Kamp Plakkerfontein: The South African Chapter’s AirVenture 2024 Experience

AirVenture, Chapters

By Athol Franz, EAA 680260 Having spent 23 years attending AirVenture camping with Neil Bowden’s South African group, once again this year I have been like a young boy all ... Read more

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

441 Supports Airport Open House

Chapters, Member Stories

By Ron Wanttaja, EAA 275698, Chapter 441 Newsletter Editor Like all airports, Dick Scobee Field in Auburn, Washington, depends on the goodwill of the people living in this small town ... Read more

July 24, 2024August 1, 2024

Ray Aviation Corn Roast Celebrates 500 Successful Scholars

AirVenture, Chapters

By Robbie Culver In April 2024, the Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund reached a milestone of 500 completed Ray scholars who have earned their pilot certificate through the program. A corn ... Read more

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

EAA Chapter 478 Young Eagles Build and Fly Summer Camp

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

By Bernie Wunder, EAA 128167 EAA recently developed a program called the Young Eagles Build and Fly (YE B&F) for youths to build and fly a remote-controlled (RC) aircraft. The ... Read more

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

The Ray Scholarship Going Full Circle: Paying It Forward and Giving Back

Chapters

By William Jagust, EAA Chapter 1387 Ray Scholarship Coordinator Just like other chapters, EAA Chapter 1387 in Troy, Missouri, was hoping to provide a candidate for the Ray Aviation Scholarship ... Read more

May 30, 2024

A Weekend of Midwest Flying

Chapters, Member Stories

As warmer weather settles in throughout the Midwest, EAA chapter and flying activities ramp up. On Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, Bruce Jacobsen, EAA 1060967, of Rockford, Illinois, ... Read more

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

May the Fourth Be With You!

Chapters

EAA Chapter 22 had reason to celebrate at its annual pancake breakfast on May 4, 2024. This was the 50th year for this tradition, and two young members were pleased ... Read more

May 21, 2024

EAA Chapter 931 Member Flies With Wisconsin Air National Guard

Chapters, Member Stories

One EAA Chapter 931 member recently had the rare opportunity to fly aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker.

April 25, 2024

CFI Milestone – Jake Owsley

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Jake Owsley, EAA Chapter 677’s second Ray scholar, earned his CFI certificate on March 26, 2024. Jake, his brother Josh, and his father Kevin are active members of the Chattahoochee ... Read more

April 15, 2024April 16, 2024

Chapter Leader Recognition: Lauren Labs

Chapters, Member Stories

When Lauren Labs became the scholarship coordinator for EAA Chapter 931, she went above and beyond in her efforts to help her chapter’s Ray scholar and future youth members.

March 28, 2024April 1, 2024

“It Takes a Chapter,” Say Gettysburg Barnstormers

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

In the EAA world, the adage “It takes a village to raise a child” might be rendered, “It takes a chapter to train a pilot.” EAA Chapter 1041 has an ... Read more

March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

Ray Aviation Scholar at EAA Chapter 534 Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters

Luke Nunez recently passed his checkride and received his private pilot certificate. Luke has been involved with EAA Chapter 534 for four years. While a member of the aviation youth ... Read more

January 15, 2024January 23, 2024

Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship

Chapters

The newest scholarship coming to EAA is the Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship, to honor the memory and legacy of longtime aviation enthusiast Joseph “Joey” Ermel.

December 19, 2023

A Young Eagle “Bookend” Flight

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

It was a beautiful day in October 2016 when 10-year-old Dakota Wagner took her first Young Eagles ride. The Greene County Airport host chapter, EAA Chapter 382, assigned her to ... Read more

November 22, 2023

Thank You for the Chapter Leadership Academy

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1098 of Shawnee, Oklahoma, would like to thank the EAA staff for their hospitality at the leadership symposium in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on October 18-20, 2023.

November 16, 2023

EAA Chapter 983 Celebrates 32 Master Awards

Chapters

EAA Chapter 983 of Granbury, Texas, recently had 31 of its members receive the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and one member receive the Charlie Taylor Master Mechanic Award.

October 17, 2023

EAA Chapters 25 and 1229 at Girls in Aviation Day Event

Chapters

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, EAA Chapter 25 and EAA Chapter 1229 had a very visible presence at the recent Girls in Aviation Day event held at the Flying Cloud ... Read more

October 17, 2023

2023 Okie Derby

Chapters

The Oklahoma chapter of the Ninety-Nines’s annual Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally was held on August 19, 2023. The annual event is a fundraiser for the “Wings of the Future” ... Read more

August 21, 2023

EAA Chapter 1098 at Tinker Air Force Base Air Show

Chapters

The Tinker Air Force Base Air Show was held on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. The air show hit their 100,000 people capacity crowd both days. This was ... Read more

August 18, 2023

Ray Aviation Scholars at EAA AirVenture 2023

Chapters

AirVenture is a must-see destination for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and this includes EAA’s Ray Aviation scholars. By my count, there were at least 83 scholars who attended AirVenture this ... Read more

July 18, 2023

EAA Chapter 1328 Awards First Ray Aviation Scholar

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

The North Vernon, Indiana, chapter recently presented their first Ray Aviation scholar with his scholarship.

July 18, 2023

International Young Eagles Day: EAA Chapter 322, Johannesburg, South Africa

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 322 had planned its annual convention fly-in for the weekend of June 9-11, which happened to coincide with International Young Eagles Day on June 10 — what a ... Read more

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

EAA Chapter 932 Build and Fly Program

Chapters

EAA Chapter 932, located at Galt Airport in Greenwood, Illinois, recently sponsored its second Build and Fly program for 10 future aviators ages 8 through 17. Participants built their own ... Read more

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

Prospective New Pilots Get a “Flying Start” With Help from EAA Chapter 534

Chapters

Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop and look skyward to see that airplane? ... Read more

June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar!

Chapters

Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in ... Read more

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

The members of EAA Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, on March 18.

March 23, 2023March 27, 2023

Follow Along as an EAA Chapter Builds an RV-12

Chapters

EAA Chapter 166 in Hartford, Connecticut, has created a YouTube channel documenting the build of an RV-12.

February 16, 2023

My 2022 Young Eagles Camp Experience

Chapters

My time at the Young Eagles Flight Camp was amazing. While I was on my way to the camp, I was extremely nervous. I didn’t know anyone prior and didn’t ... Read more

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

EAA Chapter 461 Hangar Night

Chapters

EAA Chapter 461’s Thursday evening “Hangar Night” is proving to be a popular event! We have had over 20 members, youths, and guests on several occasions, with topics and speakers ... Read more

February 16, 2023

EAA Chapter 23 Banquet

Chapters

On Friday, January 13, EAA Chapter 23 (Salt Lake City) hosted its annual banquet at the Hill Aerospace Museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Over 200 ... Read more

January 20, 2023

Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931

Chapters

Over the past few years, EAA Chapter 931 has developed a strong relationship with local news outlets. I’m proud to say this has been done with a very small chapter ... Read more

December 13, 2022December 15, 2022

EAA Chapter 5 Sends Four Campers to Oshkosh

Chapters

Four young people had the experience of a lifetime when they were sent to EAA’s Air Academy Camp thanks to EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio.

November 10, 2022

EAA Chapter 939 Holds Its First Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters

EAA Chapter 939 has tried a couple of times to host a Young Eagles Workshop, but because of COVID and scheduling issues, we have had to push it back. Finally, ... Read more

August 23, 2022September 9, 2022

Florida’s Chapter 1551 Celebrates International Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Thanks to weather that turned out better than the somewhat pessimistic forecast, EAA Chapter 1551 of Apopka, Florida, managed to fly 11 Young Eagles on International Young Eagles Day.

August 10, 2022September 9, 2022

Northern California EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Gathering

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

A group of Ray scholars from the Sacramento, California, area recently met up to socialize, network, and learn more about a variety of aviation opportunities.

June 24, 2022

How Do You Become a Pilot?

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Choose your parents wisely

June 24, 2022

Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 245 held its first Young Eagles event of 2022 on May 29, and it was a HUGE success

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Restoring The New Spirit of St. Louis

Chapters

A group of EAA members from Chapter 64 started a new venture to help inspire the next generation.

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Chapter 251 Spreads the Spirit at Legacy of Liberty Air Show

Chapters

EAA Chapter 251 recently exhibited at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

June 22, 2022

EAA Chapter 1590’s Greased Lightning

Chapters

In late May, EAA Chapter 1590 acquired a new project with an interesting backstory. Though only speculation at first, President Daniel Davis, EAA 592034, and his fellow chapter members can ... Read more

June 2, 2022June 20, 2022

Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate.

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

On April 16, 2021, EAA Chapter 501’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship was awarded to Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108. On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a ... Read more

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

How EAA Adirondack Chairs Saved Us From the Pandemic

AirVenture, Chapters, Member Stories

EAA Chapter 35 in San Antonio, Texas, used EAA’s Adirondack chair program to stay active and vibrant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Young Pilots Take Wing

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 91 and the Kansas City Radio Control Association teamed up to introduce young people to RC aircraft through the EAA Young Eagles Build and Fly program.

March 17, 2022

Quietly Producing Pilots

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

How EAA Chapter 1570 in New Mexico has leveraged funds from multiple sources to help a dedicated group of young people learn to fly.

March 15, 2022

Milestone — Becoming a Young Eagles Pilot

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Joshua Owsley, EAA 1283936, a Ray scholar from EAA Chapter 677 who passed his checkride on October 2, passed another exciting milestone — flying his first Young Eagles!

February 23, 2022

EAA Chapter 339 Celebrates Its First 52 Years

Chapters

Celebrating over a half-century of history and aviation camaraderie from a Virginia EAA chapter.

February 17, 2022

When Berlin Express Came to Rockford

Air Tours, Chapters, Warbirds

Last September, EAA’s B-25 Mitchell medium bomber, Berlin Express, stopped to visit a very enthusiastic audience in Illinois.

February 9, 2022

Chapter 1640 Responds to Tornado Disaster

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1640 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, helped with relief efforts after a deadly series of tornados swept through the area.

January 18, 2022

Solo Milestones — Ray Scholars From EAA Chapter 1093

Chapters, Milestones

December 14, 2021, was a big day for Tobias Pobanz, EAA 1406421, and Jason Labby, EAA 1438368, of EAA Chapter 1093 in Midland, Michigan.

January 18, 2022

Ten Racine Area Pilots Earn FAA Honor

Chapters

The pilots, all members of EAA Chapter 838, were recognized for each having flown for 50 years without an accident or incident.

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

Chapter 974 Flies Young Eagles Build and Fly RC Model!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 974 Young Eagles RC Build and Fly crew, Camden, Milo, and Myan, recently got a chance to spread their wings.

January 14, 2022

Cascade Warbirds Pilots Salute Lost Naval Aviators

Chapters, Warbirds

EAA members in the Pacific Northwest took time recently for a very special flight.

January 14, 2022

EAA Chapter 1218 Hosts Successful Flying Start Event

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1218 hosted a standing room-only Flying Start event on November 7, with a total of 17 participants.

January 14, 2022

Chapter 932 Young Eagles Build and Fly Program Off to Great Start!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 932 is introducing radio-controlled model aircraft building to some of their younger members.

December 16, 2021

EAA Chapter 501 Hosts Second Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

A look inside the recent Young Eagles Workshop hosted by EAA Chapter 501 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey.

December 16, 2021

Utah’s Chapter 23 Flies 11,000th Young Eagle on 9-11 National Day of Service

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

In support of the National Day of Service, and in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, Utah’s EAA Chapter 23 held a Young Eagles ... Read more

December 16, 2021

Creative Ideas From Chapter 91

Chapters

EAA Chapter 91, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, honors its past members using a memorial brick sidewalk running from the chapter hangar across the lawn to a nearby flagpole and ... Read more

December 16, 2021

EAA Chapter 420 Members Assist in Discovery of B-24J Crash Site

Chapters, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Members of EAA Chapter 420 recently helped discover the wreckage of a B-24J Liberator that crashed in the mountains of Wyoming on New Year’s Day, 1945.

November 22, 2021

An Unusual Build Project

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1551 in Apopka, Florida, got together recently for a chapter build project, one that didn’t involve banging rivets, laying up fiberglass, or balancing a prop.

November 22, 2021

EAA Chapter 724 Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Chapters

The big day was October 30, 2021. We celebrated with a poker run to four other airports with the terminus being at Merritt Island Airport.

November 18, 2021

Youth Aviation Training Scholarship Awarded

Chapters, Learning to Fly

On Thursday, November 11, EAA Chapter 2 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, announced that Emma Coville was the first recipient of this $1,000 award.

November 12, 2021

Warbirds Squadron 32 5th Anniversary Fly-In

Chapters, Warbirds

Warbirds Squadron 32 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, celebrated its fifth anniversary on September 25, 2021, at Wittman Regional Airport with a fly-in/drive-in.

November 12, 2021

EAA Chapter 113 Flying Start Event

Chapters

EAA Chapter 113 in Canton, Michigan, held its annual Flying Start event on September 25, and hosted 11 participants interested in learning to fly.

November 9, 2021

A Successful First Young Eagles Workshop for Chapter 54!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Great weather, eight enthusiastic kids, and multiple chapter volunteers came together Saturday, September 18, for EAA Chapter 54’s first Young Eagles Workshop.

October 18, 2021

Chapter 36 Celebrates String of Successes

Chapters

Ray Franze, president and Ray Scholarship coordinator of EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, Maryland, reported some exciting news

October 11, 2021

Chapter 63 Hosts Hangar Garage Tour

Chapters, Homebuilding

Saturday, September 18, was “Garage Tour Saturday” as more than 30 vintage British cars from the British Car Club of Manitoba and the Austin Healey Club of Manitoba showed up ... Read more

September 28, 2021

A South African Adventure

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

A transatlantic training flight turned into a reunion with old friends for EAA member Arnie Quast.

September 13, 2021March 8, 2022

Chapter Creativity on Display at the Blue Barn

AirVenture, Chapters

The creativity and spirit of our network of EAA chapters and members was on full display in the Blue Barn during a very successful EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.

September 13, 2021

EAA’ers to the Rescue! “The Durban Airlift”

Chapters

EAA pilots and aircraft owners in South Africa volunteered to transport supplies to affected regions and also to return stranded families and individuals to their homes.

August 24, 2021

We Had a Reunion, a Recognition Ceremony, and a Reception!

Chapters

Almost one year after the Flying Start event held at Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Ohio, EAA Chapter 5 hosted a reunion for all the Flying Start participants.

August 16, 2021

Chapter 878 Patch

AirVenture, Chapters

Each year as I arrive in Oshkosh a few days before the start of AirVenture, one of my self-indulgent pleasures is to make the EAA Aviation Museum my first stop.

August 12, 2021

Chapter 1494 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 1494 successfully hosted its first Young Eagles Workshop on July 5-6 at Morristown Regional Airport (KMOR) in Tennessee.

July 27, 2021

Honoring Paul and Continuing Education

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 36 Vice President Gary Keller gifted EAA with two handcrafted wooden stools to carry out the legacy and teachings of Paul Poberezny.

July 24, 2021July 8, 2022

Chapter Pride Abounds – Take a Seat at the EAA Blue Barn

AirVenture, Chapters

Having nearly 900 EAA chapters in the network, the wide range of diversity found in EAA chapters is about as broad as the number of chapters themselves, but when it ... Read more

July 13, 2021

International Young Eagles Day a Success!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our chapters and volunteers, we had a successful International Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Chapters Get Creative With New Locations

Chapters

EAA chapters have been finding new and creative spaces to host meetings and build aircraft.

June 14, 2021June 16, 2021

Ray Aviation Scholar Beck Youngberg Volunteers Lettering the Young Eagles Workshops Trunk

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108 and the 2021 Ray Aviation Scholarship awardee of EAA Chapter 501 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, is doing his part.

June 9, 2021June 11, 2021

EAA Chapter 677 Ray Scholar Pays It Forward

Chapters, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, has dreamed of flying Young Eagles before she even had her pilot certificate in hand. Lily’s first exposure to aviation was in August 2018 when she ... Read more

June 9, 2021

Learning on the Job

Chapters, Homebuilding, Member Stories

One man’s unfinished history with a Pietenpol.

June 9, 2021

Pursuing Passions — How I Launched My Flying Career in High School

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Member Stories

EAA member Joseph Mensah takes us through the challenges he overcame en route to his private pilot certificate.

May 14, 2021May 18, 2021

Chapter 35 Ray Scholar Updates

Chapters, Learning to Fly

Evan Carell, EAA 1300856, and Maryjane Marroquin, EAA 1357794, were recently awarded Ray Aviation Scholarships through Chapter 35 in Texas, and they’ve written to share updates on their progress.

May 13, 2021May 18, 2021

EAA Chapter 1041 Hangar Painting Project

Chapters

As most all chapters do, The Gettysburg Barnstormers, EAA Chapter 1041, takes great pride in their home airport.

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Warbirds on the Wall

Chapters, Warbirds

One person’s lack of hangar space leads to unique decorations for an EAA chapter’s hangar.

April 29, 2021April 30, 2021

Cub Weathervanes Aid Chapter 898 Scholarship Fund

Chapters

We’ve all seen the standard weathervanes, some featuring roosters, but what about ones with a Cub on top?

April 22, 2021

Connecticut Kids Continue RV-12 Build With Help From Chapter 166

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

How one EAA chapter’s relationship with a local school led to a win-win for all involved.

April 8, 2021April 12, 2021

EAA Chapter 317, Fargo Air Museum Hosts Intro to Aviation Youth Camp

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

On April 3, EAA Chapter 317 partnered with the Fargo Air Museum to offer Young Eagles flights as part of the Air Museum’s Intro to Aviation Camp.

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Chapter Youth Pay it Forward

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 690 has been investing in youth for years, and their efforts have paid off.

March 1, 2021

Vintage Chapter 25 Expresses Appreciation

Chapters

The EAA Chapters office received a generous gift in the mail from EAA Vintage Chapter 25 and their Ray Scholar, Tyler Pierson.

February 11, 2021February 15, 2021

New Year Reflections

Chapters, Homebuilding

Questions and answers.

January 14, 2021

Ottawa Chapter 245 Makes Cruzer Progress Despite Restrictions

Chapters, Homebuilding

The 750 Cruzer project resumed in September after COVID-19 restrictions eased enough to allow a small group to work well spaced in the hangar.

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

A Tour of Scott Black’s Hangar

Chapters, DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

Thanks to the magic of remote video conferencing, we took a virtual tour of one of our chapter members’ hangars.

December 15, 2020December 22, 2020

Chapter 1051 — Canada’s Most Easterly Chapter

Chapters

How one EAA chapter has grown in the midst of the pandemic.

December 3, 2020

Finding a Diamond in the Rough

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

How an EAA chapter made a difference by adopting an airport.

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Chapter 534’s Chapter Achievement Certificate Program

Chapters

EAA Chapter 534 recognizes members who complete aircraft projects with a customized first flight achievement certificate that brings smiles to members’ faces at minimal expense.

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, on passing her private pilot checkride on October 20!

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Damaged by Delta

Chapters

Members and supporters of EAA Chapter 614 are pulling together to try to recover from a natural disaster.

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

Jimmy Stewart Cessna 310 Monument Dedicated in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Chapters

EAA Chapter 993’s team was led by Indiana-resident Harold “Woody” Wood, 85, who recalled meeting the town’s favorite son as a young man back in 1959, when Stewart returned for ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

16-Year-Old Ray Scholar Solos in Ohio

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Mother Nature provided some challenges for Jeremy, as the winds had been pretty strong. On September 25, Jeremy and his instructor did a couple “touch-and-goes” at the Northeast Ohio Regional ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Chapter 1267 Creates Airmarked Runway Art

Chapters

Airmarking is painting the name of the airport on a ramp or taxiway, and may also include painting a compass rose on a ramp to “swing a compass.” Members of ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Chapter 344 Mountain Dodgers Celebrate 50 years With Accomplished President

Anniversaries, Chapters

EAA Chapter 344 is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its accomplished, longtime president.

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

EAA Mentor Coaches Young Man to Commercial Pilot Career

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Just like the Starfish Story by Loren Eiseley, EAA volunteers take pride in making a difference “one future pilot at a time.”

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

What’s in a Name?

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

An EAA member in Sandpoint, Idaho, gave a Young Eagles flight to someone who seemed destined for it.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Looking Back at the 2020 Oshkosh Fly-In

Chapters, Member Stories

Never mind that AirVenture was canceled, one EAA chapter was determined to go to a fly-in at Oshkosh this year — any Oshkosh.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

From Young Eagles Enthusiast to a Young Eagles Program Coordinator

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations Matt Steward, EAA 1027069, on becoming EAA Chapter 671’s Young Eagles Program Coordinator!

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 105 Ray Scholar recipient Alexander Patrushin, EAA 1262553, on passing his private pilot checkride!

August 13, 2020August 14, 2020

Ray Scholars Organize Fly-Out Visit to EAA Aviation Museum

Chapters, EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

A group of five Ray Scholars from around the Midwest organized a fly-in to Wittman Regional Airport this week to visit the EAA Aviation Museum and continue to bond over ... Read more

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and EAA Chapter 677’s Ray Scholar recipient, for passing his private pilot checkride on July 10!

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Ray Scholar Perseveres to Achieve a Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learning to Fly

The pursuit of a private pilot certificate is a testament to perseverance. Raegan Buzzard’s taxi to flight began at the age of 12.

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

EAA Chapter 1410 Profile – High River, Alberta

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1410 had its beginnings in High River, Alberta, back in April 2005 with official incorporation in July of that year under the leadership of Jack Dueck, EAA Lifetime ... Read more

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Chapter 952 Presents 2 Scholarships to Local Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Aleana Cricks and Wylie Howe were both presented flight training scholarships from EAA Chapter 952 to help them earn their pilot certificates and become immersed in aviation.

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

EAA Chapter 1358 Presents Two Flight Training Scholarships

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Wesley Rodgers, EAA 1343022, and Anna Pearce, EAA 1362418, of Chapter 1358 on their flight training scholarships!

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Give Flight Milestone

Chapters, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 27 on the completion of their RV-12 build project (part of EAA’s Give Flight program) and first flight.

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

EAA Chapter 382 Names Another Ray Aviation Scholarship Recipient

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Honesty Stanifer, EAA 1343045, became the chapter’s newest scholarship recipient when the chapter surprised her with the award during their annual Christmas party.

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

How to Recruit EAA Chapter Members From Home

Chapters

Gaining a new chapter member was the last thing I expected during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with a stay-at-home order in effect, but that’s exactly what happened.

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

EAA Chapter 33 Hosts Virtual Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Watch how one enterprising EAA chapter made the best of things, after they had to cancel their planned Young Eagles rally.

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

EAA Chapters Build and Fly With Local Youth

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA chapters are successfully implementing the Young Eagles Build and Fly program to teach young people more about building, flying, and having fun with aviation. EAA Chapters 172 and 1246 ... Read more

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

A Very Special Young Eagles Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

I had just completed a Young Eagles flight when I was approached by one of the adult chaperones with a request to fly a 14-year-old girl who, he said, was ... Read more

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Groundhog Chili Skiplane Fly-In Photo Gallery

Chapters, Why We Fly

A hearty EAA chapter braved the Wisconsin winter to remind us that flying can be a year-round activity.

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Tabitha Yeomans

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 976 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Tabitha Yeomans, EAA 1204058, who passed her private pilot checkride on January 12!

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

EAA Chapter Awards Scholarships

Chapters

EAA Chapter 55 has a long-standing commitment to supporting educational opportunities for students seeking aviation careers.

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Mateo Colmenero

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Mateo Colmenero, Ray Aviation scholar and EAA 1200734, successfully passed his checkride on Sunday, just five short months after soloing.

January 2, 2020January 27, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA CEO and Chairman Jack J. Pelton

Chapters, Podcast, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton to look back at 2019 from an EAA and general aviation at large ... Read more

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learning to Fly

Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Hayden Brooks recently earned his private pilot certificate.

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

Milestone — Ray Scholar Solos

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, achieved a Ray scholar milestone on November 22, 2019, when she soloed in a PA-28-140 Cherokee at the Columbus Airport (KCSG) in Georgia.

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

EAA Chapter 414 Gives Back for Christmas

Chapters

On Saturday, December 7, members of EAA Chapter 414 in Waukegan, Illinois, decided to forego the typical white elephant office Christmas party and instead give back.

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

EAA’s Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund

Chapters, Learning to Fly

Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provided up to $10,000 to 100 deserving youths for their flight training expenses in 2019, with the support of EAA’s chapter ... Read more

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

EAA Chapter Supports FBO Library

Chapters

What do you do with more than 1,000 aviation magazines?

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

EAA Chapter 148 Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learning to Fly

EAA Chapter 148’s Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Hayden Kehres was able to complete his training in just 129 days and 43 flying hours.

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Milestone: Ray Scholar Flies First Young Eagle

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Kyle Johnson earned a Ray scholarship back in May, got his private in August, and just flew his first Young Eagle.

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Fall Building and Refurbishing Projects at EAA Chapter 534

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

It is always interesting to walk into EAA Chapter 534’s hangar when I return to the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg, Florida, after spending several months away. It is ... Read more

September 19, 2019September 30, 2019

Ray Scholar Pays It Forward by Flying First Young Eagle

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

A former Young Eagle turned into a Young Eagles pilot this month after passing his private pilot checkride with the help of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program.

September 11, 2019September 25, 2019

2018 One Week Wonder EAA Chapter Tour Kicks Off

Chapters

EAA staffers David Leiting and Serena Kamps picked up the 2018 One Week Wonder in Aurora, Oregon, this week from Van’s Aircraft and began their EAA chapter tour.

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

Flying an RV-12 Across the Country

Chapters, Homebuilding

The 2018 EAA One Week Wonder will be taking a tour across the West Coast and central United States, and might be visiting an EAA chapter near you!

September 5, 2019September 12, 2019

How Being a Ray Scholar Helped Me

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

The Ray Aviation Scholarship has helped me in ways I never imagined. This summer I worked long and hard to complete my private pilot certificate.

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

First Chapter 534 Ray Scholar Solos

Chapters, Milestones

After five active years with EAA Chapter 534’s weekly youth program following his Young Eagles flight, Mateo Colmenero, age 18, was awarded the chapter’s first $10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship in ... Read more

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

A Super Group — The New Holstein Super Cub Fly-In

Air Show, Chapters

Pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike gathered in New Holstein on Sunday, July 21, to share their passion for flight. The New Holstein Super Cub Fly-In started in 2002 and was ... Read more

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

Chapter 323 Flying Start Program Takes Off

Chapters

EAA Chapter 323 ran into a common situation during Young Eagles events — parents clearly disappointed that the kids were the ones having all the fun.

June 12, 2019August 21, 2019

Solo Milestone — Mallory Rhodes

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Chapter 302’s Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Mallory Rhodes who soloed on June 6 in Conroe, Texas.

June 6, 2019August 21, 2019

Numerous Ray Scholars Celebrate First Solo

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Milestones

With flying season finally in full swing for most of the country, the Ray Aviation Scholarship program is celebrating a number of first solos this week!

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

EAA Chapter 35 Changing Lives of Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

With help from EAA Chapter 35, San Antonio’s Southwest High School has succeeded in immersing numerous students in aviation.

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

EAA in South Africa

Chapters

Remembering my father, and the early days of EAA in South Africa.

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

Chapter 1551 Builds Memorial Bench at Orlando Apopka Airport

Chapters, Member Stories

On January 19, EAA Chapter 1551 members, families, and friends came together to construct a memorial patio and seating area under a stand of palm trees beside the main ramp ... Read more

February 20, 2019August 21, 2019

Build an Airplane and the Girl Scouts Will Help

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1536, the only active EAA chapter on the Delmarva Peninsula in Delaware, has an active Young Eagles program.

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Chapter 1 Celebrates 65 Years

Anniversaries, Chapters

Photos from Flabob, as our first chapter commemorates a milestone.

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Camaraderie in EAA South Africa

Chapters, Member Stories

What happens when your tail wheel falls off and everybody knows it but you?

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

The Not-So-Young Eagles

Chapters, Homebuilding, Member Stories

In October 2018 a group of EAA Chapter 105 members began building an RV-12iS in a hangar near Hillsboro, Oregon. Eventually, they hope to form a flying club.

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Switching Seats, From Young Eagle to Young Eagle Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Matthew Tortorell’s Young Eagles flight three years ago changed his life and drove him to become a pilot, and he returned the favor in November by giving his first Young ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

EAA Chapter 1572 Hosts Special Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1572 hosted 70 children in Lima, Peru, for a special Young Eagles event in July that was captured in video form.

November 15, 2018

Fly-In Tales From the Passenger Seat

Chapters, Why We Fly

Terry Scarborough, recently married to Chapter 1094 member Ben Scarborough, attended her first ever fly-in at the Flying M Ranch in Reklaw, Texas, a few weeks ago and wrote down ... Read more

November 14, 2018

EAA Chapter Celebrates Two First Flights in One Day

Chapters, Homebuilding

Two Gregs, two RVs, two first flights, and one fantastic day for Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio.

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

A Young Eagle Pays it Forward

Chapters, Eagle Flights, Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Longtime Young Eagles participant and volunteer Jerad Lewark flew his first Young Eagles mission and provided an Eagle Flight one week after passing his private pilot checkride.

October 23, 2018

Another Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, changed nine lives last weekend.

October 15, 2018October 18, 2018

EAA Chapter 1202 is Teaching Through Building

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1202 is helping students learn STEM skills in Virginia by having the students help build a Zenith.

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Local Community Unites for Inspirational Warbird Flight

Chapters, Warbirds, Why We Fly

Thanks to Inspire Aviation, a 29-year-old Army veteran with advanced leukemia was able to take a special warbird flight and cross an item off of his bucket list.

September 20, 2018

A Man and His Airplane

Chapters, Member Stories

Paul Adrien is a soft spoken man that you would not realize has a wealth of knowledge and experience when you first meet him, unless you happen to mention airplanes.

September 13, 2018

Chapter 534 Youth Aircraft Build Makes Progress

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Age and experience team up with youth and enthusiasm as Chapter 534’s restoration project continues.

September 6, 2018

A Free Fly-Out Lunch

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?

August 23, 2018

EAA Chapter 1572 Partners with Peruvian Air Force to Fly Youth

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1572 of Lima, Peru, partnered with the Peruvian Air Force to fly 70 Young Eagles in one day.

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018

Chapter 534 Restoring Mini-Max with Local Youth

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 534’s youth program is helping to restore a Mini-Max that was damaged in a tornado.

August 7, 2018August 9, 2018

The Sky is Not the Limit

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

When EAA Chapter 1005 noticed its membership base was aging, it teamed with the local school district to engage youth in aviation.

July 3, 2018

Building and Flying at EAA Chapter 690

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

A young pilot shares how his involvement with EAA Chapter 690 has influenced his aviation journey.

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

EAA Chapter Develops Educational Sheet Metal Project

Chapters

EAA Chapter 84 developed a penholder project to help teach sheet metal construction techniques to chapter visitors.

May 31, 2018June 14, 2018

Chapter-Sponsored Air Academy Trip Leads to EAA Job

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter Field Representative Kyle Voltz began his EAA journey after a chapter-sponsored trip to EAA’s Air Academy.

May 24, 2018June 7, 2018

Chapter 1114 Honors Member With Lifetime Achievement Celebration

Chapters

Vernon “Bobby” Cox, EAA 91424, is known by friends and family as a craftsman, aviator, and a man of great accomplishment.

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Chapter 175 Supports High School Rocket Team

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 175 supported six students in entering the Team America Rocket Competition.

April 16, 2018April 17, 2018

Flying Young Eagles, One at a Time

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 382 shares its philosophy for flying Young Eagles.

April 9, 2018April 12, 2018

EAA Chapter 534 Supports Seaplane-A-Palooza

Chapters

EAA Chapter 534 proudly reports that Seaplane-A-Palooza pilots love pancakes, too.

April 5, 2018

Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to 17-year-old Braden Hobbs, one of the HAWK kids profiled in the April issue of Sport Aviation, on passing his private pilot checkride!

April 2, 2018

Chapter 977 Hosts 10th Annual Shamrock Fly-In in New Home

Chapters

More than 65 visiting aircraft attended EAA Chapter 977’s 10th annual Shamrock Fly-In.

March 20, 2018March 26, 2018

EAA Member Organizes Bud Anderson Visit for Local Airport

Chapters, Member Stories

An EAA member in Fresno set up a first-class experience for legendary triple ace Bud Anderson.

March 6, 2018May 7, 2018

EAA Chapter Homebuilds a Hangar

Chapters

An EAA Chapter shares how it built its own hangar from steel cargo containers.

March 1, 2018March 7, 2018

Chapter 555 Partners with University for Aerospace Capstone Program

Chapters

The chapter facilitated six aerospace engineering students and provided hands-on engineering projects.

February 22, 2018February 28, 2018

Engagement on Flight 13

Air Tours, Chapters, Why We Fly

EAA’s Tri-Motor tour has a memorable stop at Chapter 565 in Punta Gorda, Florida.

February 1, 2018

Chapter 1572 in Peru Hosts Aerobatic Pilot

Chapters

Peruvian aerobatic pilot Micho Velickovich did a private show for Chapter 1572 during a break in his performance schedule.

January 25, 2018

Chapter 1189 Makes Second Coat Donation Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly

Chapter 1189 helped deliver 450 coats cross-country to students in South Dakota.

December 20, 2017December 29, 2017

P-12 Replica Comes to EAA Museum With Help From Chapter 17

Chapters, EAA Museum

EAA Chapter 17 helps disassemble a family’s P-12 replica for delivery to the EAA Aviation Museum.

December 19, 2017

Chapter 124 Assists With Wildfire Relief Efforts

Chapters

In times of need, EAA chapters are often one of the first groups to step forward and assist their local community. This was no different following the devastating wildfires in ... Read more

December 18, 2017December 15, 2017

Kyle’s Falco Takes Flight

Chapters, Homebuilding, Why We Fly

An EAA chapter helps make a special scratchbuilt Falco fly.

December 16, 2017December 13, 2017

Southern Hospitality

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 1494 inspires the next generation of aviators above Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.

December 12, 2017

Chapter 66 Celebrates 50 Years

Chapters

Making dreams come true in Fort Myers, Florida, since 1967.

December 7, 2017

SkyRanger Partnership Provides Affordable Way to Fly

Chapters, Member Stories

An EAA member’s airplane partnership keeps costs down.

November 22, 2017April 4, 2018

Like Father, Like Son

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Father and son Troy and David Toelle have both graduated EAA Air Academy — Troy from the first session and David from the most recent.

November 13, 2017

EAA Chapter 534 Supports Central Florida Searey Splash-In

Chapters

Many chapter members have built their own Searey amphibious aircraft.

November 7, 2017

Chapter 344 Founder Earns Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones

Clayton Wilhelm’s involvement in aviation goes far beyond 50 years of safe flying.

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017

South Africa Chapter Hosts Successful Young Eagles Day

More than 40 children received flights at the Young Eagles rally and barbeque.

October 30, 2017

A New B-25 From Young Hands

Chapters, Warbirds, Youth & Young Eagles

How a backyard project became an interactive B-25 nose section replica at EAA’s KidVenture.

October 24, 2017October 26, 2017

Building More Than an Airplane

Chapters, Homebuilding

From chapter presentations to personal aircraft builds, EAA members are using the knowledge they gain at EAA’s volunteer build program.

October 4, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – EAA Chapters Department

Chapters, Podcast

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew was joined by John Egan and David Leiting to discuss the work they both do for EAA’s chapters ... Read more

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

EAA Chapter 534’s Fall Projects

Chapters, Homebuilding

EAA Chapter 534 heads into fall with multiple projects on their plate.

August 3, 2017

F-111 Aardvark Restoration Nearly Complete

Chapters, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA Chapter 414 has taken on the task of restoring the F-111, and has made significant progress since it was transported from the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, which closed its ... Read more

August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Chapter 1358 Sponsors Young Eagle’s Trip to Aviation Camp

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

For the past seven years, EAA Chapter 1358 has made Young Eagles its main focus.

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017

Chapter 186 Flies 131 Young Eagles at Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

For most of the youth, it was their first time in a general aviation aircraft.

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017

An Inside Look at International Young Eagles Day 2017

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Get a closer look at some of the Young Eagles flights that happened in Oshkosh on Saturday, June 10 during a windy International Young Eagles Day 2017 with this video ... Read more

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

EAA Chapters Award Scholarships

Chapters

Two active EAA chapters, Chapter 1093 in Midland, Michigan, and Chapter 975 in Kenai, Alaska, recently awarded scholarships to local student pilots. Chapter 1093 presented their scholarships to Hannah Jackson, ... Read more

June 1, 2017

EAA Chapter 66 Kicks Off Unique Fundraiser

Chapters

Chapter 66’s unique way of raising funds for their chapter.

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

Ireland Chapter Inspires Future Pilots

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1597 flew 13 young women in one day.

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017

A Tale of Two Cities

Chapters

This is the story about how EAA Chapter 517 found its way into two cities.

May 11, 2017

Artist John Stahr Restores Nose Art on EAA’s B-17

Air Tours, Chapters, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

Well-known experimental aircraft painter John Stahr, EAA 714251, recently volunteered his time restoring the nose art on EAA’s B-17.

May 10, 2017May 11, 2017

Millennials in Action: Chapter 1342 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

When EAA Chapter 1342 first formed at the University of North Dakota, its number one goal was to share aviation with local youth through Young Eagles.

May 2, 2017June 2, 2017

An Unexpected Chapter Visit

Chapters

For two decades, Neil Bowden has been organizing the South African contingent’s visit to Oshkosh. Last weekend, he found himself suddenly involved in a whole new dimension of EAA activity.

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Chapter 690’s Youth Program Celebrates First Solo

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 690 is celebrating the first solo of any participant in its youth aviation program.

April 13, 2017

EAA Chapter 252 Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 252 held a pancake breakfast and Young Eagles rally last weekend in honor of Steve Wittman’s birthday after whom the Oshkosh airport is named. They enjoyed a great ... Read more

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

Blue Angels Help Inspire Young Eagles

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Imperial County Airport in Imperial, California, holds an annual Aviation Day to educate the community about the importance of the airport and increase youth outreach through Young Eagles flights given ... Read more

April 4, 2017April 5, 2017

A Pillar of Our Chapter

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

At the heart of this story is aviator Dick Pingrey, a force of nature from Selah, Washington, and his last two airplane projects he whipped into completion.

March 19, 2017March 23, 2017

Flying Young Eagles

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

By Joel Hargis, EAA 1074421 Three and a half years ago I was asked to join EAA Chapter 534 at the local airport, Leesburg International Airport, in Central Florida (KLEE). The ... Read more

March 15, 2017March 14, 2017

Fáilte (Welcome), Chapter 1597!

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Recently-formed EAA Chapter 1597 in Limerick, Ireland, has more than The Spirit of Aviation bringing life and vibrancy to the group — it also has great Irish craic (Gaelic for ... Read more

March 8, 2017April 14, 2017

Aluminum Can Built Mini-Max

Chapters, Homebuilding, Ultralights

Ron Detert used a little ingenuity and a whole lot of EAA Spirit to complete his project. In his 82 years of life, Ron Detert has not gone a day ... Read more

March 8, 2017March 9, 2017

Young Eagle Pursues CFI Certificate

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. By ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

From the Hangar Floor: Replicating Steve Wittman’s Buster

Air Show, Chapters, From The Hangar Floor, History, Homebuilding

Being located in Oshkosh, EAA Chapter 252 has always had a strong connection to aviation great Steve Wittman. It is only fitting, then, for Chapter 252 to have the opportunity ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

A Tri-Motor Ride 84 Years in the Making

Air Tours, Chapters, History

EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor flew a special passenger at its Chapter 1067 stop in Naples, Florida, on February 26: 104-year-old Helen Johnson Collins, who took her first flight in this iconic ... Read more

February 24, 2017February 28, 2017

Young Eagle Overcomes Fear of Heights to Fly

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. February ... Read more

February 8, 2017June 22, 2017

Nolan Hart – Private Pilot Milestone

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

February 8, 2017 – Congratulations to 17-year-old Nolan Hart, EAA 1139352, who successfully completed his checkride and became a private pilot on January 14. “Lifting off the ground for the ... Read more

January 5, 2017February 3, 2017

Texas Aerospace Engineering Students Building an RV-12

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

December 14, 2016 -Twenty-four high school students in Georgetown, Texas, are getting the opportunity to experience homebuilding firsthand thanks to the efforts of members of the local aviation community including ... Read more

December 29, 2016June 22, 2017

Declan Steinke – Solo Milestone

Chapters, Homebuilding, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

December 29, 2016 – Congratulations to 16-year-old Declan Steinke, EAA 1112757, who soloed November 15 in the RV-12 Falcon 1 he helped build. Declan received his first Young Eagles flight two ... Read more

December 21, 2016February 3, 2017

Congratulations Lt. Col. Kenneth Sines!

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

December 21, 2016 – Congratulations to Lt. Col. Kenneth Sines, EAA 453045, who flew his 1,800th Young Eagle at Chapter 677’s November 26 Young Eagles rally. Ken is heavily involved in ... Read more

December 1, 2016February 28, 2017

From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

By Owen Leipelt, EAA 1102131, EAA Chapter 62 Vice President December 1, 2016 – In 2013, when I was 13 years old, I took my first Young Eagles flight with ... Read more

November 17, 2016February 3, 2017

37 Years of Aviation Fun for Ultralight Chapter 1

Air Show, Chapters, Ultralights

November 10, 2016 – EAA’s Ultralight Chapter 1 (Microlite Flyers), has been engaging its community in southeastern Wisconsin in recreational aviation for almost 40 years. This year’s Chilly Chili Fly-In ... Read more

November 17, 2016February 3, 2017

Students Building Glider at EAA Chapter 57

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

November 17, 2016 – A group of 15 middle and high school students in Billings, Montana, are building a 1929 Northrup Primary Glider under the direction of Pat Kenney, EAA 275132, ... Read more

October 27, 2016February 3, 2017

From Eagle Flight Recipient to Current Pilot

Chapters, Homebuilding, Member Stories, Milestones

October 27, 2016 – Bill Wemhoff, EAA 1167924, of Herndon, Virginia, earned his pilot certificate nearly 35 years ago in Nebraska but hadn’t flown since. Life got in the way and ... Read more