Milestones

May 18, 2021October 17, 2025

Milestone — EAA Chapter 677 Vice President John “Jack” Claude Bartholet Celebrates 50 Years of Flying

Jack Claude Bartholet, EAA 1021797, is a flying octogenarian, having recently turned 80. On May 12, 2021, he celebrated 50 years of soaring through the sky.

April 29, 2021October 17, 2025

Private Pilot Milestone – Marc Bretz

Milestones

Ever since I was a little kid, I always remembered my mom or dad taking me to the airport to watch airplanes, air shows, etc.

April 23, 2021October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone – Patricia Kackert

Milestones

EAA Chapter 1 celebrated a huge milestone on November 21, 2020, when its Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient, 18-year-old Patricia Kackert, EAA 1380209, made her first solo flight.

April 22, 2021October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Denver Scott

Milestones

Congratulations to Denver Scott, EAA 1108047, on completing his first solo flight!

March 18, 2021October 17, 2025

Private Pilot and Tailwheel Milestone — Jackson Bellard

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I would not have been able to receive my private or tailwheel endorsement without the guidance and help of EAA and the Tinker Murdoch Scholarship, and I am extraordinarily thankful ... Read more

March 11, 2021October 17, 2025

CFI Milestone — Chelsea Montgomery

Milestones

As a 2020 recipient of the Elgin Wells, Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship, this past year I was able to complete my CFI rating. Achieving my CFI rating was one of ... Read more