Milestones

June 29, 2023November 7, 2025

Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together

Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides!

May 18, 2023November 7, 2025

Master Pilots — Honoring Ken and Jack

Chapters, Milestones

On May 2, 2023, members of Chapter 677 in Columbus, Georgia, came together to recognize two of their longtime members, Kenneth Sines, EAA 453045, and Jack Phillabaum, EAA 555580. They ... Read more

May 9, 2023November 5, 2025

Instrument Checkride

Learn to Fly, Milestones

3:45 a.m. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. It’s checkride day. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying ... Read more

April 6, 2023November 5, 2025

My First Solo

Learn to Fly, Milestones

EAA member Alin Gruia takes a trip down memory lane to revisit his first solo 12 years ago.

March 8, 2023November 5, 2025

My Checkride

Learn to Fly, Milestones

After rigorous training, late nights, early mornings, and lots of support, I have officially earned the title of private pilot. Words cannot describe how happy and grateful I am for ... Read more

February 8, 2023October 28, 2025

My First Solo

Member Stories, Milestones

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides another update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy.