Milestones

August 17, 2017November 6, 2025

Braden Holman – Solo Milestone

Congratulations to Braden Holman, EAA 1134015, who soloed in a Cessna 150 and RV-9A in addition to earning his driver’s license on his 16th birthday, August 2. Braden said he ... Read more

July 11, 2017October 16, 2025

Christina Larson – Commercial Glider Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Christina earned her commercial glider rating two years after her first glider flight.

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017

Jimmy O’Brien – Inspection Authorization Milestone

Milestones

Congratulations to Jimmy O’Brien, EAA 618685, who passed his IA (inspection authorization) exam in June with a near perfect score. His journey as an A&P began in 2010 when he ... Read more

June 28, 2017October 17, 2025

Caroline Dougherty – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Caroline soloed her father’s 1918 Curtiss Jenny and a Taylor E-2 Cub on her 16th birthday.

June 22, 2017November 6, 2025

Henry Scott – Powered Paraglider Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Twelve-year-old Henry Scott makes his first powered paraglider solo!

June 2, 2017October 17, 2025

Danielle Olson – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to 16-year-old Danielle Olson, EAA 784715, who soloed Memorial Day weekend after nearly lifelong preparation for the moment. Danielle’s aviation journey began with a flight at just 5 weeks ... Read more