Milestones

March 31, 2017October 17, 2025

Brad Hahn – Solo Milestone

Congratulations to Chapter 444 President Brad Hahn, EAA 1098593, who successfully completed his first solo March 28 at the Waupaca County Airport. “Thanks to everyone that has helped me along this ... Read more

March 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Rich Largent – 1,300th Young Eagle Flight Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations and thank you to Chapter 939 President Rich Largent, EAA 512497, who recently flew his 1,300th Young Eagle, 20 years after he began flying for the program in 1997. ... Read more

March 16, 2017November 7, 2025

Edward L. Hasch Jr. – Master Mechanic Award Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Edward L. Hasch Jr., EAA 237979, who was presented with the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award on March 8 at the Nashville FSDO. Ed spent 46 years ... Read more

March 10, 2017October 17, 2025

2 Millionth Young Eagle Solos

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Many congratulations to EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle, Jodie Gawthrop, EAA 1108302, who completed her first solo on March 9, less than a year after her flight with former Young ... Read more

March 9, 2017November 6, 2025

Searey Solo Around the World

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Michael Smith, EAA 1001669, of Williamstown in Victoria, Australia, recently finished a flight that most of us could only dream about: a trip around the world in his Searey named ... Read more

March 8, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagle Pursues CFI Certificate

Milestones, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. By ... Read more