Milestones

March 4, 2021October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I remember being excited, nervous, and anxious the first time I got in the left seat at the controls. I knew right after takeoff that this was something I wanted. ... Read more

February 18, 2021October 17, 2025

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Kristina Ledwith

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I recently earned my Commercial ASEL certificate in my father’s 1948 Luscombe 8E in January 2021 with the help of EAA and the United Airlines Flight Operations Pilot Scholarship.

February 11, 2021October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect ... Read more

February 11, 2021October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of ... Read more

February 4, 2021October 17, 2025

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Michelle Trobaugh

Learn to Fly, Milestones

When I first learned that I was chosen for one of the scholarships I had difficulty believing it. With the help of the scholarship, I was able to finance and ... Read more

January 21, 2021October 17, 2025

Private Pilot Milestone — Niall Devlin

Milestones

Niall Devlin, recipient of the Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship, earns his wings.