Milestones

January 13, 2022October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger

On December 17, 2021, I officially became a pilot. Fittingly, it was the 118th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight of a powered airplane. I have a personal ... Read more

January 4, 2022October 17, 2025

Bits and Pieces: Milestone — EAA Chapter 63’s Ray Scholar Is a Pilot!

EAA Canada, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 63’s first Ray scholar, Megan Lokstet, on earning her pilot license!

December 15, 2021October 29, 2025

Solo Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark

Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 677’s Ray scholar, Ainsley Busenbark, who soloed on Monday, December 13!

November 11, 2021October 29, 2025

Solo Milestone — Jake Marchese

Member Stories, Milestones

Jake landed an airplane for the first time at age 13 on July 1, 2019. Last week he turned 16 and on October 30 the weather allowed him to experience ... Read more

October 18, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapter 36 Celebrates String of Successes

Chapters, Milestones

Ray Franze, president and Ray Scholarship coordinator of EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, Maryland, reported some exciting news

September 28, 2021October 16, 2025

Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker

Milestones, Youth Outreach

18-year-old Nick Baker became a commercial pilot one day, and a CFI the next.