Milestones

August 12, 2020November 5, 2025

West Michigan Aviation Academy Students Finish Flight Training

When the high school closed down in April to comply with Governor Whitmer’s executive order regarding COVID-19, staff put their heads together to find a way to help seniors who ... Read more

August 5, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley

Learn 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, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Kaylin Hart, EAA Chapter 932’s Ed Moricoli Memorial Flight Training Scholarship recipient, on passing her checkride.

July 16, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Three Generations Rich With Aviation Enthusiasm

Member Stories, Milestones

On July 2, 21-year-old Mac Copeland took another step toward joining the ranks of two generations of pilots before him by successfully soloing in a Cessna 172.

June 18, 2020October 16, 2025

Milestone: My First Flight Lesson

Learn to Fly, Milestones

A Young Eagle turned student pilot shares her perspective on her first flying lesson.

June 11, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo and Written Milestone: Hobie Lippold

Milestones

Congratulations to Hobie Lippold, EAA 1257149, on recently passing his written exam.