Milestones

Congratulations to Young Eagle Madison Malcomb, EAA 1207213, who soloed on her 16th birthday on April 19 in an experimental RV-12 after just 10 hours of instruction.

April 13, 2017November 6, 2025

Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Hal Bryan remembers his first passengers after flying Young Eagles on the 30th anniversary of his private checkride.

April 13, 2017November 7, 2025

Russell Swartzfager – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Russell Swartzfager, EAA 1161378, who passed his private pilot checkride on February 28 out of the Crystal River Airport (KCGC) in Florida.