Milestones

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Matthew Wolf: Young Eagle to Ray Scholar to Commercial Pilot

By Sharon Puschmann “Every time I see a plane flying overhead, I tell myself, ‘I will be up there one day. I will be able to do that.’” Once ... Read more

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

The “Egg Boy” Saga Continues!

Member Stories, Milestones

On Friday, October 3, 2025, the famous Seth “Egg Boy” Holloway, EAA Lifetime 1058791, received his coveted Naval aviator wings of gold! He has certainly come a long way from ... Read more

September 2, 2025October 17, 2025

Steven Geist Goes Solo

Member Stories, Milestones

By Chad Haas, EAA 1265808, EAA Chapter 1551 President Steven Geist, EAA 1503861, our Ray Aviation scholar, made his first solo flight on July 17 at Umatilla Airport (X23). He ... Read more

July 10, 2025October 20, 2025

Ray Scholar Hat Trick

Milestones, Youth Outreach

By Gary Brossett, EAA Lifetime 375866 What a month it has been! Lola Waldrep, EAA 1399617, earned her private pilot certificate on June 17, spent the next few days completing ... Read more

June 26, 2025October 20, 2025

Sullivan’s Lucky 13

Member Stories, Milestones

By Shane Vande Voort, EAA 549889 My son, Sullivan Vande Voort, EAA 1239194, celebrated his 16th birthday on May 26 by completing a solo flight in 13 different airplane ... Read more

December 16, 2024October 17, 2025

Ray Scholar Lola Waldrep Solos

Milestones, Youth Outreach

By Gary Brossett, EAA Lifetime 375866, EAA Chapter 677 President Lola Waldrep, EAA 1399617, soloed a Cessna 172N on November 24, 2024, at Lanett Regional Airport in Alabama. When she ... Read more