Milestones

March 7, 2024November 6, 2025

Young Eagles Milestone — Tom Trumble Flies 1,000

Tom Trumble, EAA 103048, really didn’t think too much about the number of Young Eagles he flew over the years as the experiences and smiles from the kids were the ... Read more

November 2, 2023November 5, 2025

Young Eagles Milestone – Mac Molnar Flies 500

Milestones, Volunteers, Youth Outreach

Chattahoochee Valley EAA Chapter 677 member Mac Molnar, EAA 1028461, flew his 500th Young Eagle on October 28.

October 26, 2023November 7, 2025

EAA Chapter 485 Celebrates Two Master Pilots

Chapters, Milestones

Two EAA members recently received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award at their EAA Chapter 485 monthly meeting.

October 5, 2023November 6, 2025

Wisconsin Pilot Flies His 1,000th Young Eagle

Milestones, Volunteers, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Ed Jeziorny, EAA 31825, of Omro, Wisconsin! On August 19, 2023, Ed flew his 1,000th Young Eagle at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois.

September 7, 2023November 7, 2025

Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award

Member Stories, Milestones

On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. ... Read more

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Flying Solo

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Milestones

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman reminisces about some of the more significant first solo flights in his life.