Chapters in Action

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Chapter 455 Members Mentor High School Students

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

By John Epley, EAA 1000840, Chapter 455 President In January, members of Enid High School’s Tango Flight aviation program celebrated the completion of its first airplane at a ceremony in ... Read more

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

EAA Chapter 63 Members Building an Emeraude

Chapters, Homebuilding

By EAA Chapter 63 Members Building an Emeraude Taking over an abandoned project like the Emeraude means taking over unknown problems. So, you do need to ask yourself before taking ... Read more

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

EAA Chapter 1710 Receives Donated Hi-Max Aircraft Kit

Chapters, Homebuilding

By Mathieu Labs, President, EAA Chapter 1710 On Saturday, January 24, 2026, EAA Chapter 1710 of Clintonville, Wisconsin, proudly received a donated Hi-Max aircraft kit. The generous donor, a long-standing ... Read more

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

How I Won a Ray Aviation Scholarship

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

By Tyler Wurm, Winnipeg, Manitoba Background and Motivation I am 18 years old, and although I did not initially plan to become a pilot, my interest in aviation developed over ... Read more

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

EAA Chapter 973 Revival

Chapters

Story and photography by Neil Bowden, EAA Chapter 973 EAA Chapter 973, based at Jack Taylor Airfield in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, experienced a dramatic and long-overdue resurrection ... Read more

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

How an EAA Chapter Can Utilize a Local Makerspace

Chapters, Tips

By Mary Baker, EAA Lifetime 731258, EAA Chapter 846 (Wadsworth, OH) Nobody knows how to make the most of every dime better than a nonprofit. When two nonprofits work together, ... Read more

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Returning the Favor of Flight

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Emme Hornung Since 1992, EAA’s Young Eagles program has been inspiring kids with the taste of flight through a vast network of volunteer pilots. In 2026, we are pushing ... Read more

January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

Two 85s — Confused?

Chapters, EAA Canada

By Ian Brown, Editor, Bits and Pieces, EAA 657159 There has been some confusion lately about two aviation association chapters in British Columbia, both with the same number. How did ... Read more

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Ray Scholar Sends Thanks to Lightspeed

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109, EAA Chapter 412 Holly Sylvester, EAA 1579274, is EAA Chapter 412’s 2025 Ray scholar. Holly had started her flight training before being awarded a $1,000 chapter scholarship ... Read more

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Story and photos courtesy of EAA Chapter 582 In early October, EAA Chapter 582 hosted a special Young Eagles rally for youths from The Program Inc., a community organization dedicated ... Read more

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting for EAA Chapter 878 Classroom

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Wayne Flury, EAA Lifetime 117059 Third year of Build and Fly program marks first utilization of new classroom/multi-purpose room Anyone who has ever endured a home remodeling project knows ... Read more

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Private Pilot Milestone: Ray Scholar Greyson Young

Milestones, Youth Outreach

By Gary Brossett, EAA Chapter 677 President Ray scholar Greyson Young, EAA 1579881, earned his private pilot certificate on November 23, 2025. He was introduced to the Chattahoochee Valley EAA ... Read more

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Solo Milestone: Ray Aviation Scholar TJ Hess

Milestones, Youth Outreach

By Jeff Hess, EAA 1505814, EAA Chapter 586 Congratulations to TJ Hess, EAA 1366493, for his first private pilot solo on November 11! It was a great day for him ... Read more

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

EAA and WPA Flyout to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island

Chapters, Why We Fly

By Aidan Lara and Ray Ballantyne, EAA 808555, EAA Chapter 430 President “By 2100z on Sunday, Oct. 26th, the TAFs were looking good for the flyout to Roche Harbor for ... Read more

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Solo Milestone: EAA Chapter 5 Scholars Take Flight

Chapters, Milestones

By Patty Fulop, EAA 1049894, Geauga County Airport Community Outreach Coordinator Two local youths fly their first solo flights! The Geauga County Airport in Middlefield, Ohio, has remarkable groups that ... Read more

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Michal Mastej, EAA Chapter 115’s First Ray Scholar

Chapters, EAA Canada

By Kathy Lubitz, President, UPAC Michal first started coming to EAA Chapter 115 meetings with his dad, Piotr, while he was in high school. At the time, the chapter was ... Read more

October 20, 2025October 31, 2025

Minnesota EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 in Action

Chapters, Why We Fly

By Mark Kolesar, EAA Lifetime 294238 The Flying Cloud Airport located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was the site of the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day on September 20, 2025. Three ... Read more

October 9, 2025November 7, 2025

John Moody’s Icarus II

Honoring The Past, Ultralights

By Rick Hayes, EAA Lifetime 262014 This piece originally ran in the August 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.   John Moody is widely regarded as the “father of ... Read more

October 3, 2025November 4, 2025

Winnipeg Build and Fly Day

Chapters, EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

By James Slade, President, EAA Chapter 63 On August 16, EAA Chapter 63’s AeroEducate Director Eds Mondares organized a very successful Build and Fly day for Winnipeg Chapter 63. We are ... Read more

September 18, 2025October 31, 2025

Young Eagles Workshop Project and Keepsake

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Terry Cusack, EAA Lifetime 213150 A couple of our chapter members recently collaborated on a new metal project for our annual summer campers. We were seeking something with the ... Read more

September 2, 2025October 17, 2025

Steven Geist Goes Solo

Member Stories, Milestones

By Chad Haas, EAA 1265808, EAA Chapter 1551 President Steven Geist, EAA 1503861, our Ray Aviation scholar, made his first solo flight on July 17 at Umatilla Airport (X23). He ... Read more

August 21, 2025November 12, 2025

Growing the EAA Chapter 1116 Scholarship Program

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Angela Satterlee   EAA Chapter 1116 is honoring the legacy of longtime EAA member, Young Eagles volunteer pilot, and Chapter 1116 treasurer Martin (Marty) Davidow, EAA 665941, by giving ... Read more

August 14, 2025October 31, 2025

Old Ray Scholar Teaches New Ray Scholar

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Scott Thompson, President, EAA Chapter 1541 Way back sometime in 2018, I had the pleasure of participating in a Young Eagles rally held by our chapter, EAA Chapter 1541, ... Read more

August 7, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 5 Hosts Youth Summer Camp

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Sherry Niederkorn, EAA Lifetime 1277308   The EAA Chapter 5 Summer Youth Aviation Camp 2025 is officially in the logbook and on record for “reaching the sky” with this ... Read more

August 7, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 406 Rolls Out Solar-Powered Electric Xenos

Chapters, Homebuilding

By Bremerton Aviation Center for Education The Bremerton Aviation Center for Education (BACE), an independent project that works in partnership with local EAA Chapter 406, rolled out its electric-powered Xenos ... Read more

August 4, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 115 Highlights

Chapters, EAA Canada

By Bill MacKay, EAA 1190268, Chapter 115 Treasurer, Plattsville, Ontario   EAA Chapter 115 meets at Edward’s Air Base (Plattsville Aerodome, CLB2) every Saturday for breakfast with a formal meeting ... Read more

July 26, 2025October 31, 2025

Have a Seat!

AirVenture, Chapters

By Barbara A. Schmitz It started in about 2018 with a simple concept: Have EAA Chapters build chairs for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that give chapter members and others a ... Read more

July 25, 2025October 31, 2025

Grilling Up a Good Time

AirVenture, Chapters

By Barbara A. Schmitz It’s the “one week wonder” of pancake grills. AirVenture attendees and chapter members are helping to fabricate and assemble a pancake grill in the Young Eagles ... Read more

July 23, 2025October 20, 2025

Wittman Buster Replica Built With Original Wings on Display in Homebuilders

AirVenture

By Robbie Culver In the Homebuilders Hangar, a replica of C.J. “Steve” Wittman’s Buster is on display. This is no ordinary replica — it includes original parts and was meticulously ... Read more

July 11, 2025October 20, 2025

Chapter 485 Ray Scholar Continues to Excel

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

By Ralph Moser, EAA 702188, EAA Chapter 485 President EAA Chapter 485, the “Panhandle Pelicans” of Pensacola, Florida, would like to highlight the progress of Brian Harris, one of the ... Read more

July 11, 2025October 20, 2025

A Ray Scholar and Her Father Begin Flight Training Together

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

By Eric Wegner, EAA 329302, EAA Chapter 320 (Watertown, Wisconsin) President EAA Chapter 320’s 2025 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient is Riley Runke, EAA 1655190. Receiving this scholarship is a big ... Read more

July 10, 2025October 20, 2025

Ray Scholar Hat Trick

Milestones, Youth Outreach

By Gary Brossett, EAA Lifetime 375866 What a month it has been! Lola Waldrep, EAA 1399617, earned her private pilot certificate on June 17, spent the next few days completing ... Read more

June 30, 2025November 4, 2025

Canadian Woman Awarded EAA Scholarship

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

By Clark Morawetz, EAA Canadian Council, and Mackenzie Van Panhuis   This spring, Mackenzie Van Panhuis was awarded a $3,000 USD scholarship from EAA. Here is Mackenzie in her own ... Read more

June 26, 2025October 31, 2025

My Life in EAA

Chapters, Member Stories

By Jim Hoak, EAA Lifetime 29646 At age 87, I am entering the sunset of my life, so I decided to tell my fellow EAA members what this fine organization ... Read more

May 1, 2025October 31, 2025

An Idea for Youth Aviation Education Bears Fruit

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Michael Friend, EAA 51201 Eight or nine years ago, your author and Joel Mapes of EAA Chapter 406 in Bremerton, Washington, had an idea to create something that went ... Read more

March 20, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 977’s Successful Young Eagles Workshops

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Mark Wiencek, EAA 96072 Here is an update about EAA Chapter 977, located in Lake City, Florida, on Cannon Creek Airpark (15FL). Although we have had great success with ... Read more

March 17, 2025October 31, 2025

Stretching…It’s More Than Just Something Good for Your Body

Chapters, Member Stories

Stretching…It’s More Than Just Something Good for Your Body A tale of EAA Chapter 878, 501(c)(3), and two(!!) hangars By Wayne Flury, EAA Lifetime 117059 In 2016, I led the ... Read more

February 13, 2025October 31, 2025

WingSouth and Young Eagles a Winning Team

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Story and photos by Kelly Jeffries, EAA 660759 EAA Chapter 1067 in Naples, Florida, is a very active chapter focused on the future of aviation, and the cornerstone is our ... Read more

January 20, 2025October 31, 2025

Joint Chapter Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Ann Toole, EAA Chapters 231 and 186  OctoberSkies was a great joint chapter experiment. It was a gathering of talent and resources with the aim of providing a deeper ... Read more

January 20, 2025October 31, 2025

CLI and EZS: Uniting for a Shared Vision in Aviation

Chapters, Member Stories

By Mathieu Labs, EAA Lifetime 678257 In 2020, Caz Muske, EAA 1491126, took on the role of airport manager at Wisconsin’s Clintonville Municipal Airport (CLI), stepping into the world of ... Read more

December 4, 2024October 20, 2025

High River Build Group: Osprey Amphib

EAA Canada, Homebuilding

By Dennis Fox, EAA 1030810, EAA Chapter 1410 EAA Chapter 1410 in High River, Alberta, has been a hotbed of homebuilding for many years, and it continues today. Every chapter ... Read more

November 25, 2024October 31, 2025

Young Eagles Take Flight at Wings of Hope

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Carol Enright, Wings of Hope At a hangar at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) in Chesterfield, Missouri, EAA Chapter 1675 and aviation nonprofit Wings of Hope have forged ... Read more

November 25, 2024October 17, 2025

The Making of a BIG Propeller for EAA’s Pheasant – Part 3

Member Stories, Volunteers

Story and photos by Paul Adams, EAA Chapter 675 President In Part 1 of this series, we made a 75-pound blank, and in Part 2 we made a propeller duplicating ... Read more

November 21, 2024October 31, 2025

The Making of a BIG Propeller for EAA’s Pheasant – Part 2

Chapters, Member Stories, Volunteers

Story and photos by Paul Adams, EAA Chapter 675 President In Part 1 of making this BIG propeller, I wrote about the purchase of 271 pounds of cherry wood and ... Read more

November 14, 2024October 31, 2025

The Making of a BIG Propeller for EAA’s Pheasant: Part 1

Chapters, Volunteers

By Story and photos by Paul Adams, EAA Chapter 675 President In the title you may notice two things. First, the word “BIG,” and second, “Part 1.” Well, these two ... Read more

November 13, 2024October 31, 2025

Flying Blind

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Ginger Jabour, EAA 1465016, EAA Chapter 288 Newsletter Editor “What is an airplane? I hear them and someone tried to explain it to me, but I don’t get it.” ... Read more

October 24, 2024October 31, 2025

Two New Pilots in Grand Rapids: Meet Emily and Nathan

Chapters, Milestones

By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109 On August 21, 2024, Emily Ericson and Nathan Ewens both passed their private pilot checkrides, becoming certified private pilots. Emily, EAA 1571675, is a senior ... Read more

October 24, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA Chapters 26 and 441 Join in Peter Bowers Tribute

Chapters, Member Stories

By Ron Wanttaja, EAA 275698, EAA Chapter 26 & 441 Newsletter Editor Dick Scobee Field in Auburn, Washington, just south of Seattle, has been painting large murals on the end ... Read more

October 17, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s Family Values

Chapters, Member Stories

If you ask anyone in the aviation world what aviation means to them, you’re likely to hear something along the lines of how important the aviation community is to them. ... Read more

October 17, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 838 Celebrates Major Milestones in Aviation Community

Chapters, Milestones

EAA Chapter 838 in Racine, Wisconsin, is excited to announce several significant achievements and events marking a vibrant period for the chapter. The chapter has proudly welcomed its 500th member, ... Read more

October 15, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA Chapters at Flying Cloud Girls in Aviation Day

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Mark Kolesar, EAA 294238 On September 21, 2024, members of EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 worked together to promote EAA programs such as Young Eagles, local chapter activities, ... Read more

September 12, 2024October 31, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Craig Olson

Chapters, Volunteers

This piece originally ran in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Craig Olson, EAA 116636, is the chairman of the Emergency Aircraft Repair team at AirVenture, a ... Read more

September 5, 2024October 31, 2025

It Takes a Village (Or Two EAA Chapters) to Raise a Pilot

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Gary Ludeke, EAA 199851 This is a story about an 18-year-old young man, Jakin Messer, EAA 1293775, who is very passionate about having a career as an airline pilot. He ... Read more

September 5, 2024October 31, 2025

From Wheels to Wings: A Young Eagle’s Story

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By John Muhle, EAA 1360048, EAA Chapter 289 President It was Wings and Wheels in the summer of 2022, and a young man had made plans to attend the event ... Read more

August 29, 2024October 31, 2025

From Dust to Display: Creating a Cutaway Engine to Inspire Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Bob Hunt, Technical Counselor, EAA Chapter 13 Imagine finding a forgotten treasure in your garage — an old airplane engine, gathering dust. That’s exactly what happened to our chapter. ... Read more

August 15, 2024October 31, 2025

Kamp Plakkerfontein: The South African Chapter’s AirVenture 2024 Experience

AirVenture, Chapters

By Athol Franz, EAA 680260 Having spent 23 years attending AirVenture camping with Neil Bowden’s South African group, once again this year I have been like a young boy all ... Read more

August 8, 2024October 31, 2025

441 Supports Airport Open House

Chapters, Member Stories

By Ron Wanttaja, EAA 275698, Chapter 441 Newsletter Editor Like all airports, Dick Scobee Field in Auburn, Washington, depends on the goodwill of the people living in this small town ... Read more

July 20, 2024October 20, 2025

Take a Book, Leave a Book

AirVenture

Need a break from all the excitement happening this week and not sure how to relax? Stop by the newly added free little libraries for a good book, provided by ... Read more

July 20, 2024October 20, 2025

Michigan Students Refurbish Homebuilders Welcome Wagon

AirVenture, Volunteers

A team of students from Northwestern Michigan College recently completed refurbishment of one of the Homebuilders Headquarters Welcome Wagons. The students, enrolled in automotive technology, spent part of the academic ... Read more

July 17, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 478 Young Eagles Build and Fly Summer Camp

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Bernie Wunder, EAA 128167 EAA recently developed a program called the Young Eagles Build and Fly (YE B&F) for youths to build and fly a remote-controlled (RC) aircraft. The ... Read more

July 16, 2024October 31, 2025

The Ray Scholarship Going Full Circle: Paying It Forward and Giving Back

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By William Jagust, EAA Chapter 1387 Ray Scholarship Coordinator Just like other chapters, EAA Chapter 1387 in Troy, Missouri, was hoping to provide a candidate for the Ray Aviation Scholarship ... Read more

July 1, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 1682 Hosts Rally on International Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By: Angela Satterlee For International Young Eagles Day, EAA Chapter 1682, led by Bill Wright, EAA 663877, was busy putting together the first Young Eagles rally at its local airport in ... Read more

June 26, 2024October 17, 2025

Florida EAA Chapter 203 and AOPA Members Support GA Specialty License Plate

Member Stories

A Support General Aviation license plate will soon be available for purchase in Florida because of the passionate efforts of three aviators with the support of their local EAA chapter ... Read more

June 26, 2024October 31, 2025

South African EAA Chapter 322 Hosts Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA has a long history of engendering the passion for flying amongst its members as well as the youths of the world. EAA is a worldwide organisation with International Young ... Read more

June 24, 2024October 17, 2025

A Former Young Eagle Flies a Young Eagle for their First Flight

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

By Ted Luebbers, EAA 875984 Luke Nunez, now a certified private pilot, flew his first Young Eagle on May 11, 2024, at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida. This ... Read more

May 30, 2024October 31, 2025

A Weekend of Midwest Flying

Chapters, Member Stories

As warmer weather settles in throughout the Midwest, EAA chapter and flying activities ramp up. On Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, Bruce Jacobsen, EAA 1060967, of Rockford, Illinois, ... Read more

May 22, 2024October 31, 2025

May the Fourth Be With You!

Chapters

EAA Chapter 22 had reason to celebrate at its annual pancake breakfast on May 4, 2024. This was the 50th year for this tradition, and two young members were pleased ... Read more

May 21, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter 931 Member Flies With Wisconsin Air National Guard

Chapters, Member Stories

One EAA Chapter 931 member recently had the rare opportunity to fly aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker.

Read more

April 25, 2024October 31, 2025

CFI Milestone – Jake Owsley

Chapters, Milestones

Jake Owsley, EAA Chapter 677’s second Ray scholar, earned his CFI certificate on March 26, 2024. Jake, his brother Josh, and his father Kevin are active members of the Chattahoochee ... Read more

April 15, 2024October 31, 2025

Chapter Leader Recognition: Lauren Labs

Chapters, Volunteers

When Lauren Labs became the scholarship coordinator for EAA Chapter 931, she went above and beyond in her efforts to help her chapter’s Ray scholar and future youth members.

Read more

March 28, 2024October 31, 2025

“It Takes a Chapter,” Say Gettysburg Barnstormers

Chapters, Youth Outreach

In the EAA world, the adage “It takes a village to raise a child” might be rendered, “It takes a chapter to train a pilot.” EAA Chapter 1041 has an ... Read more

February 1, 2024November 6, 2025

Reaching for the Sky

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Since 1992, more than 2.3 million youths have taken their first ride in an airplane through the EAA Young Eagles program. At the Wausau Downtown Airport in Wausau, Wisconsin, dedicated ... Read more

January 25, 2024November 6, 2025

A Challenge for Chapters

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

My grandpa introduced his family to EAA Chapter 377 because of his passion for aviation. With that, he brought another three generations into the fold! If one man who was ... Read more

December 19, 2023October 29, 2025

A Young Eagle “Bookend” Flight

Chapters, Youth Outreach

It was a beautiful day in October 2016 when 10-year-old Dakota Wagner took her first Young Eagles ride. The Greene County Airport host chapter, EAA Chapter 382, assigned her to ... Read more

November 22, 2023October 29, 2025

Thank You for the Chapter Leadership Academy

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1098 of Shawnee, Oklahoma, would like to thank the EAA staff for their hospitality at the leadership symposium in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on October 18-20, 2023.

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November 22, 2023October 22, 2025

EAA Chapter 972 Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 972 held a Young Eagles Workshop on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Rusk County Airport (KRFI) in Rusk County, Texas. Thirteen youths attended and learned about aircraft ... Read more

November 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 983 Celebrates 32 Master Awards

Chapters

EAA Chapter 983 of Granbury, Texas, recently had 31 of its members receive the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and one member receive the Charlie Taylor Master Mechanic Award.

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.

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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.

Read more

October 18, 2023November 5, 2025

Aviation Scholarship Opportunity Presented By EAA Warbirds Squadron 18

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Addison M. Maloney of Union Township, Ohio, has received a full scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Ray Aviation Scholarship ... Read more

October 17, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapters 25 and 1229 at Girls in Aviation Day Event

Chapters, Youth Outreach

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, EAA Chapter 25 and EAA Chapter 1229 had a very visible presence at the recent Girls in Aviation Day event held at the Flying Cloud ... Read more

October 17, 2023October 29, 2025

2023 Okie Derby

Chapters

The Oklahoma chapter of the Ninety-Nines’s annual Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally was held on August 19, 2023. The annual event is a fundraiser for the “Wings of the Future” ... Read more

October 12, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Chapters

Chapters, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters and homebuilt community manager, and David Leiting, EAA Eagles Program manager, to discuss ... Read more

September 28, 2023October 28, 2025

The Ford Tri-Motor’s Biggest Fan

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or, perhaps more fitting, love at first flight? Arlene Maksymicz of EAA Chapter 846 sure does! The love affair started when the ... Read more

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

Resurrection

EAA Canada, Member Stories

When you come to Oshkosh early, well ahead of the usual crowds for the AirVenture 2023 event, like I did this year, some special things are liable to happen all ... Read more

August 21, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1098 at Tinker Air Force Base Air Show

Chapters

The Tinker Air Force Base Air Show was held on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. The air show hit their 100,000 people capacity crowd both days. This was ... Read more

August 18, 2023October 29, 2025

Ray Aviation Scholars at EAA AirVenture 2023

Chapters, Youth Outreach

AirVenture is a must-see destination for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and this includes EAA’s Ray Aviation scholars. By my count, there were at least 83 scholars who attended AirVenture this ... Read more

August 3, 2023November 6, 2025

Double Milestone: 50 Years Apart

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Two members of EAA Chapter 64 have recently reached milestones. Diane Earhart, 66, of Belleville, Illinois, has earned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, and ... Read more

July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1328 Awards First Ray Aviation Scholar

Chapters, Youth Outreach

The North Vernon, Indiana, chapter recently presented their first Ray Aviation scholar with his scholarship.

Read more

July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

International Young Eagles Day: EAA Chapter 322, Johannesburg, South Africa

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 322 had planned its annual convention fly-in for the weekend of June 9-11, which happened to coincide with International Young Eagles Day on June 10 — what a ... Read more

June 29, 2023November 7, 2025

Perspective to Legacy: Navigating a Dream in the Sky

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

I take off from Burlington, Vermont’s largest airport (KBTV) on a sunny, windy day in June for my discovery flight. I look out the window of the Cessna 172 and ... Read more

June 29, 2023November 6, 2025

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 724 in Merritt Island, Florida, recently held a Young Eagles event for nine very special Young Eagles.

Read more

June 26, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 932 Build and Fly Program

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 932, located at Galt Airport in Greenwood, Illinois, recently sponsored its second Build and Fly program for 10 future aviators ages 8 through 17. Participants built their own ... Read more

June 26, 2023October 29, 2025

Prospective New Pilots Get a “Flying Start” With Help from EAA Chapter 534

Chapters, Learn to Fly

Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop and look skyward to see that airplane? ... Read more

June 22, 2023November 6, 2025

Soaring in Oregon

Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1567’s 16-year-old Jonathan Hart, EAA 1436375, recently flew 11 Young Eagles in a glider.

Read more

June 15, 2023October 29, 2025

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in ... Read more

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 15, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 179 Ray Aviation Scholars

Chapters, Youth Outreach

An update on a pair of Ray scholars from Albuquerque-based Chapter 179.

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May 4, 2023November 6, 2025

Full STEAM Ahead!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum outside the Navy base at Patuxent River, Maryland held their annual STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) event on March 11, 2023.

Read more

April 14, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

The members of EAA Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, on March 18.

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March 23, 2023October 29, 2025

Follow Along as an EAA Chapter Builds an RV-12

Chapters, Homebuilding

EAA Chapter 166 in Hartford, Connecticut, has created a YouTube channel documenting the build of an RV-12.

Read more

March 21, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 322 Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

There was great excitement, not only amongst the children, but also amongst our pilots, marshals, and admin crew as our first Young Eagles Day since the COVID pandemic approached.

Read more

March 8, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program Comes Full Circle

Chapters, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 91 concluded its 2022 Young Eagles season on October 15, it had an interesting occurrence, with two former Young Eagles flying current Young Eagles for the first ... Read more

February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

My 2022 Young Eagles Camp Experience

Chapters, Youth Outreach

My time at the Young Eagles Flight Camp was amazing. While I was on my way to the camp, I was extremely nervous. I didn’t know anyone prior and didn’t ... Read more

February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 461 Hangar Night

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 461’s Thursday evening “Hangar Night” is proving to be a popular event! We have had over 20 members, youths, and guests on several occasions, with topics and speakers ... Read more

February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 23 Banquet

Chapters

On Friday, January 13, EAA Chapter 23 (Salt Lake City) hosted its annual banquet at the Hill Aerospace Museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Over 200 ... Read more

February 2, 2023November 6, 2025

Young Eagles Milestone — John Barber

Chapters, Youth Outreach

John Barber, EAA 1240641, flew his first Young Eagle on January 29! John is the fifth Ray scholar in EAA Chapter 677 to reach this milestone.

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February 2, 2023October 29, 2025

The Michigan Ultralight Association

Chapters, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the revitalization of a local ultralight club.

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January 20, 2023October 29, 2025

Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Over the past few years, EAA Chapter 931 has developed a strong relationship with local news outlets. I’m proud to say this has been done with a very small chapter ... Read more

December 13, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 5 Sends Four Campers to Oshkosh

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Four young people had the experience of a lifetime when they were sent to EAA’s Air Academy Camp thanks to EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio.

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November 10, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 939 Holds Its First Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 939 has tried a couple of times to host a Young Eagles Workshop, but because of COVID and scheduling issues, we have had to push it back. Finally, ... Read more

November 3, 2022November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 2 Reaches New Young Eagles Milestone

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

An EAA chapter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, flew its 11,000th Young Eagle during a rally in August.

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October 5, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA Chapter Camping — Our Superb AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, EAA Canada

AirVenture 2022 was once again well-represented by EAA Chapter 245 at our usual locale, right behind the Fly-In Theater.

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September 7, 2022November 6, 2025

The Cycle Continues

Chapters, Youth Outreach

How one dedicated and focused young person went from Young Eagle to Young Eagles pilot.

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September 1, 2022November 6, 2025

Chapter 485 Goes All-In for Scholarships

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Thanks to an anonymous and extremely generous donor, an EAA chapter in Florida was able to award three additional $10,000 scholarships in addition to this year’s Ray Scholarship.

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August 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Florida’s Chapter 1551 Celebrates International Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Thanks to weather that turned out better than the somewhat pessimistic forecast, EAA Chapter 1551 of Apopka, Florida, managed to fly 11 Young Eagles on International Young Eagles Day.

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August 16, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagles Milestone for Chapter 430

Chapters, Youth Outreach

On July 16, EAA Chapter 430 of Sequim, Washington, held a Young Eagles rally at Sequim Valley Airport. During that rally, the chapter flew its 4,000th Young Eagle.

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August 10, 2022October 29, 2025

Northern California EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Gathering

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A group of Ray scholars from the Sacramento, California, area recently met up to socialize, network, and learn more about a variety of aviation opportunities.

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June 29, 2022November 6, 2025

Paying It Forward

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A former Young Eagle is working to inspire the next generation a decade after an introductory flight inspired him.

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June 24, 2022October 29, 2025

How Do You Become a Pilot?

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Choose your parents wisely

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June 24, 2022October 29, 2025

Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 245 held its first Young Eagles event of 2022 on May 29, and it was a HUGE success

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June 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Restoring The New Spirit of St. Louis

Chapters

A group of EAA members from Chapter 64 started a new venture to help inspire the next generation.

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June 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 251 Spreads the Spirit at Legacy of Liberty Air Show

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 251 recently exhibited at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

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June 22, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1590’s Greased Lightning

Chapters, Vintage

In late May, EAA Chapter 1590 acquired a new project with an interesting backstory. Though only speculation at first, President Daniel Davis, EAA 592034, and his fellow chapter members can ... Read more

June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Dick Roe Remembered

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Some thoughts and memories about Canadian EAA member Dick Roe.

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June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

EAA Chapter 63 Selects 2022 Ray Scholars

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

Chapter 63 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, recently awarded Ray Scholarships to two more young people looking to pursue a career in aviation.

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June 2, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn

Chapters, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate.

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May 26, 2022November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 36 Flies 7,000th Young Eagle

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, Maryland, recently reached a momentous milestone, flying its 7,000th Young Eagle during a Young Eagles rally on Saturday, May 14!

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May 25, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg

Chapters, Milestones

On April 16, 2021, EAA Chapter 501’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship was awarded to Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108. On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a ... Read more

May 13, 2022October 29, 2025

Exploring the Wonder of Flight: EAA Chapter 43 Young Aviator 2021-22 Activities

Chapters, Youth Outreach

An update from EAA Chapter 43 on the numerous programs its developed for the youths in the chapter.

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March 21, 2022October 29, 2025

How EAA Adirondack Chairs Saved Us From the Pandemic

Chapters, Member Stories

EAA Chapter 35 in San Antonio, Texas, used EAA’s Adirondack chair program to stay active and vibrant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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March 21, 2022October 29, 2025

Young Pilots Take Wing

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 91 and the Kansas City Radio Control Association teamed up to introduce young people to RC aircraft through the EAA Young Eagles Build and Fly program.

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March 17, 2022October 29, 2025

Quietly Producing Pilots

Chapters, Youth Outreach

How EAA Chapter 1570 in New Mexico has leveraged funds from multiple sources to help a dedicated group of young people learn to fly.

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February 23, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 339 Celebrates Its First 52 Years

Chapters

Celebrating over a half-century of history and aviation camaraderie from a Virginia EAA chapter.

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February 17, 2022October 29, 2025

When Berlin Express Came to Rockford

Chapters, Warbirds

Last September, EAA’s B-25 Mitchell medium bomber, Berlin Express, stopped to visit a very enthusiastic audience in Illinois.

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February 9, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 1640 Responds to Tornado Disaster

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1640 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, helped with relief efforts after a deadly series of tornados swept through the area.

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February 3, 2022November 5, 2025

Thank You From a Grateful Scholarship Recipient

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Although I did not come from an aviation background, with the support of my family and my local EAA chapter I became very involved and passionate about aviation. EAA and ... Read more

January 18, 2022October 29, 2025

Solo Milestones — Ray Scholars From EAA Chapter 1093

Chapters, Milestones

December 14, 2021, was a big day for Tobias Pobanz, EAA 1406421, and Jason Labby, EAA 1438368, of EAA Chapter 1093 in Midland, Michigan.

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January 18, 2022October 29, 2025

Ten Racine Area Pilots Earn FAA Honor

Chapters

The pilots, all members of EAA Chapter 838, were recognized for each having flown for 50 years without an accident or incident.

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January 18, 2022November 5, 2025

Heaven in Havana (Illinois, That Is)

Chapters, Why We Fly

Visiting a revitalized airport with a fascinating history.

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January 14, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 974 Flies Young Eagles Build and Fly RC Model!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 974 Young Eagles RC Build and Fly crew, Camden, Milo, and Myan, recently got a chance to spread their wings.

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January 14, 2022October 29, 2025

Cascade Warbirds Pilots Salute Lost Naval Aviators

Chapters, Warbirds

EAA members in the Pacific Northwest took time recently for a very special flight.

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January 14, 2022October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1218 Hosts Successful Flying Start Event

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1218 hosted a standing room-only Flying Start event on November 7, with a total of 17 participants.

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January 14, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 932 Young Eagles Build and Fly Program Off to Great Start!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 932 is introducing radio-controlled model aircraft building to some of their younger members.

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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!

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December 16, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 501 Hosts Second Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A look inside the recent Young Eagles Workshop hosted by EAA Chapter 501 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey.

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December 16, 2021October 29, 2025

Utah’s Chapter 23 Flies 11,000th Young Eagle on 9-11 National Day of Service

Chapters, Youth Outreach

In support of the National Day of Service, and in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, Utah’s EAA Chapter 23 held a Young Eagles ... Read more

December 16, 2021October 29, 2025

Creative Ideas From Chapter 91

Chapters

EAA Chapter 91, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, honors its past members using a memorial brick sidewalk running from the chapter hangar across the lawn to a nearby flagpole and ... Read more

December 16, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 420 Members Assist in Discovery of B-24J Crash Site

Chapters, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Members of EAA Chapter 420 recently helped discover the wreckage of a B-24J Liberator that crashed in the mountains of Wyoming on New Year’s Day, 1945.

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November 22, 2021October 29, 2025

An Unusual Build Project

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1551 in Apopka, Florida, got together recently for a chapter build project, one that didn’t involve banging rivets, laying up fiberglass, or balancing a prop.

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November 22, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 724 Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Chapters

The big day was October 30, 2021. We celebrated with a poker run to four other airports with the terminus being at Merritt Island Airport.

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November 18, 2021October 29, 2025

Youth Aviation Training Scholarship Awarded

Chapters, Youth Outreach

On Thursday, November 11, EAA Chapter 2 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, announced that Emma Coville was the first recipient of this $1,000 award.

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November 12, 2021October 29, 2025

Warbirds Squadron 32 5th Anniversary Fly-In

Chapters, Warbirds

Warbirds Squadron 32 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, celebrated its fifth anniversary on September 25, 2021, at Wittman Regional Airport with a fly-in/drive-in.

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November 12, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 113 Flying Start Event

Chapters

EAA Chapter 113 in Canton, Michigan, held its annual Flying Start event on September 25, and hosted 11 participants interested in learning to fly.

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November 9, 2021October 29, 2025

A Successful First Young Eagles Workshop for Chapter 54!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Great weather, eight enthusiastic kids, and multiple chapter volunteers came together Saturday, September 18, for EAA Chapter 54’s first Young Eagles Workshop.

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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

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October 14, 2021October 17, 2025

Exiting the Hold

Member Stories, Why We Fly

There is a category of commercial aviators that appear to be in the business only because it pays the bills. They couldn’t care less about the wonders we are privileged ... Read more

October 11, 2021November 4, 2025

Chapter 63 Hosts Hangar Garage Tour

Chapters, Homebuilding

Saturday, September 18, was “Garage Tour Saturday” as more than 30 vintage British cars from the British Car Club of Manitoba and the Austin Healey Club of Manitoba showed up ... Read more

September 28, 2021November 5, 2025

A South African Adventure

Member Stories, Why We Fly

A transatlantic training flight turned into a reunion with old friends for EAA member Arnie Quast.

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September 13, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapter Creativity on Display at the Blue Barn

AirVenture, Chapters

The creativity and spirit of our network of EAA chapters and members was on full display in the Blue Barn during a very successful EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.

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September 13, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA’ers to the Rescue! “The Durban Airlift”

Chapters, Why We Fly

EAA pilots and aircraft owners in South Africa volunteered to transport supplies to affected regions and also to return stranded families and individuals to their homes.

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August 24, 2021October 29, 2025

We Had a Reunion, a Recognition Ceremony, and a Reception!

Chapters

Almost one year after the Flying Start event held at Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Ohio, EAA Chapter 5 hosted a reunion for all the Flying Start participants.

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August 16, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapter 878 Patch

AirVenture, Chapters

Each year as I arrive in Oshkosh a few days before the start of AirVenture, one of my self-indulgent pleasures is to make the EAA Aviation Museum my first stop.

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July 27, 2021October 29, 2025

Honoring Paul and Continuing Education

Chapters, Honoring The Past

EAA Chapter 36 Vice President Gary Keller gifted EAA with two handcrafted wooden stools to carry out the legacy and teachings of Paul Poberezny.

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July 24, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapter Pride Abounds – Take a Seat at the EAA Blue Barn

AirVenture, Chapters

Having nearly 900 EAA chapters in the network, the wide range of diversity found in EAA chapters is about as broad as the number of chapters themselves, but when it ... Read more

July 13, 2021October 29, 2025

International Young Eagles Day a Success!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our chapters and volunteers, we had a successful International Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

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June 24, 2021November 7, 2025

Cool Memories

Chapters, Member Stories

Taking a moment amid the mid-summer heat to look back on some winter fly-in fun.

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June 24, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapters Get Creative With New Locations

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA chapters have been finding new and creative spaces to host meetings and build aircraft.

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June 14, 2021October 29, 2025

Ray Aviation Scholar Beck Youngberg Volunteers Lettering the Young Eagles Workshops Trunk

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108 and the 2021 Ray Aviation Scholarship awardee of EAA Chapter 501 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, is doing his part.

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June 9, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 677 Ray Scholar Pays It Forward

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, has dreamed of flying Young Eagles before she even had her pilot certificate in hand. Lily’s first exposure to aviation was in August 2018 when she ... Read more

June 9, 2021October 29, 2025

Learning on the Job

Chapters, Homebuilding

One man’s unfinished history with a Pietenpol.

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June 9, 2021October 29, 2025

Pursuing Passions — How I Launched My Flying Career in High School

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

EAA member Joseph Mensah takes us through the challenges he overcame en route to his private pilot certificate.

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May 18, 2021October 17, 2025

Milestone — EAA Chapter 677 Vice President John “Jack” Claude Bartholet Celebrates 50 Years of Flying

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Jack Claude Bartholet, EAA 1021797, is a flying octogenarian, having recently turned 80. On May 12, 2021, he celebrated 50 years of soaring through the sky.

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May 14, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapter 35 Ray Scholar Updates

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Evan Carell, EAA 1300856, and Maryjane Marroquin, EAA 1357794, were recently awarded Ray Aviation Scholarships through Chapter 35 in Texas, and they’ve written to share updates on their progress.

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May 13, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1041 Hangar Painting Project

Chapters

As most all chapters do, The Gettysburg Barnstormers, EAA Chapter 1041, takes great pride in their home airport.

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May 6, 2021October 29, 2025

Warbirds on the Wall

Chapters, Warbirds

One person’s lack of hangar space leads to unique decorations for an EAA chapter’s hangar.

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April 29, 2021October 29, 2025

Cub Weathervanes Aid Chapter 898 Scholarship Fund

Chapters

We’ve all seen the standard weathervanes, some featuring roosters, but what about ones with a Cub on top?

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April 22, 2021October 29, 2025

Connecticut Kids Continue RV-12 Build With Help From Chapter 166

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

How one EAA chapter’s relationship with a local school led to a win-win for all involved.

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April 8, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 317, Fargo Air Museum Hosts Intro to Aviation Youth Camp

Chapters, Youth Outreach

On April 3, EAA Chapter 317 partnered with the Fargo Air Museum to offer Young Eagles flights as part of the Air Museum’s Intro to Aviation Camp.

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April 8, 2021October 29, 2025

Tour Stop Challenges Are No Match For EAAers

Chapters, Warbirds

From roving TFRs to bird strike repairs, EAA members worked together to make the most of a visit from Aluminum Overcast.

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March 4, 2021October 29, 2025

Chapter Youth Pay it Forward

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 690 has been investing in youth for years, and their efforts have paid off.

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March 1, 2021October 29, 2025

Vintage Chapter 25 Expresses Appreciation

Chapters, Vintage

The EAA Chapters office received a generous gift in the mail from EAA Vintage Chapter 25 and their Ray Scholar, Tyler Pierson.

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February 11, 2021October 29, 2025

New Year Reflections

Chapters, Homebuilding

Questions and answers.

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January 14, 2021October 29, 2025

Ottawa Chapter 245 Makes Cruzer Progress Despite Restrictions

Chapters, EAA Canada, Homebuilding

The 750 Cruzer project resumed in September after COVID-19 restrictions eased enough to allow a small group to work well spaced in the hangar.

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December 15, 2020October 29, 2025

A Tour of Scott Black’s Hangar

Chapters, Homebuilding

Thanks to the magic of remote video conferencing, we took a virtual tour of one of our chapter members’ hangars.

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December 15, 2020October 17, 2025

Chapter 1051 — Canada’s Most Easterly Chapter

Chapters, EAA Canada

How one EAA chapter has grown in the midst of the pandemic.

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December 3, 2020October 29, 2025

Finding a Diamond in the Rough

Chapters, Youth Outreach

How an EAA chapter made a difference by adopting an airport.

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November 11, 2020October 29, 2025

Chapter 534’s Chapter Achievement Certificate Program

Chapters

EAA Chapter 534 recognizes members who complete aircraft projects with a customized first flight achievement certificate that brings smiles to members’ faces at minimal expense.

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October 29, 2020October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, on passing her private pilot checkride on October 20!

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October 22, 2020October 29, 2025

Damaged by Delta

Chapters

Members and supporters of EAA Chapter 614 are pulling together to try to recover from a natural disaster.

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October 20, 2020October 29, 2025

Jimmy Stewart Cessna 310 Monument Dedicated in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Chapters

EAA Chapter 993’s team was led by Indiana-resident Harold “Woody” Wood, 85, who recalled meeting the town’s favorite son as a young man back in 1959, when Stewart returned for ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 29, 2025

16-Year-Old Ray Scholar Solos in Ohio

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Mother Nature provided some challenges for Jeremy, as the winds had been pretty strong. On September 25, Jeremy and his instructor did a couple “touch-and-goes” at the Northeast Ohio Regional ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 29, 2025

Chapter 1267 Creates Airmarked Runway Art

Chapters

Airmarking is painting the name of the airport on a ramp or taxiway, and may also include painting a compass rose on a ramp to “swing a compass.” Members of ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 29, 2025

Chapter 344 Mountain Dodgers Celebrate 50 years With Accomplished President

Chapters

EAA Chapter 344 is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its accomplished, longtime president.

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October 7, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA Mentor Coaches Young Man to Commercial Pilot Career

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Just like the Starfish Story by Loren Eiseley, EAA volunteers take pride in making a difference “one future pilot at a time.”

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October 1, 2020November 5, 2025

Youth Aircraft Building Project Teaches Skills, Enthusiasm

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Having worked in the airline industry for decades, EAA member John Cronin saw firsthand the decline in younger generations’ involvement and pursuit of aviation as a career choice or hobby. ... Read more

September 15, 2020October 29, 2025

What’s in a Name?

Chapters, Youth Outreach

An EAA member in Sandpoint, Idaho, gave a Young Eagles flight to someone who seemed destined for it.

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September 3, 2020October 29, 2025

Looking Back at the 2020 Oshkosh Fly-In

Chapters, Member Stories

Never mind that AirVenture was canceled, one EAA chapter was determined to go to a fly-in at Oshkosh this year — any Oshkosh.

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August 27, 2020October 29, 2025

From Young Eagles Enthusiast to a Young Eagles Program Coordinator

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Congratulations Matt Steward, EAA 1027069, on becoming EAA Chapter 671’s Young Eagles Program Coordinator!

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August 13, 2020October 29, 2025

Ray Scholars Organize Fly-Out Visit to EAA Aviation Museum

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A group of five Ray Scholars from around the Midwest organized a fly-in to Wittman Regional Airport this week to visit the EAA Aviation Museum and continue to bond over ... Read more

July 29, 2020October 29, 2025

Ray Scholar Perseveres to Achieve a Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learn to Fly

The pursuit of a private pilot certificate is a testament to perseverance. Raegan Buzzard’s taxi to flight began at the age of 12.

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July 7, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1410 Profile – High River, Alberta

Chapters

EAA Chapter 1410 had its beginnings in High River, Alberta, back in April 2005 with official incorporation in July of that year under the leadership of Jack Dueck, EAA Lifetime ... Read more

July 1, 2020October 29, 2025

Chapter 952 Presents 2 Scholarships to Local Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Aleana Cricks and Wylie Howe were both presented flight training scholarships from EAA Chapter 952 to help them earn their pilot certificates and become immersed in aviation.

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June 18, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1358 Presents Two Flight Training Scholarships

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Wesley Rodgers, EAA 1343022, and Anna Pearce, EAA 1362418, of Chapter 1358 on their flight training scholarships!

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June 4, 2020November 5, 2025

Give Flight Milestone

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 27 on the completion of their RV-12 build project (part of EAA’s Give Flight program) and first flight.

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April 22, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 382 Names Another Ray Aviation Scholarship Recipient

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Honesty Stanifer, EAA 1343045, became the chapter’s newest scholarship recipient when the chapter surprised her with the award during their annual Christmas party.

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March 31, 2020November 6, 2025

EAA Chapters Build and Fly With Local Youth

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA chapters are successfully implementing the Young Eagles Build and Fly program to teach young people more about building, flying, and having fun with aviation. EAA Chapters 172 and 1246 ... Read more

February 27, 2020November 6, 2025

A Very Special Young Eagles Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

I had just completed a Young Eagles flight when I was approached by one of the adult chaperones with a request to fly a 14-year-old girl who, he said, was ... Read more

February 6, 2020November 6, 2025

Groundhog Chili Skiplane Fly-In Photo Gallery

Chapters, Why We Fly

A hearty EAA chapter braved the Wisconsin winter to remind us that flying can be a year-round activity.

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January 2, 2020October 17, 2025

Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Hayden Brooks recently earned his private pilot certificate.

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December 17, 2019October 17, 2025

Milestone — Ray Scholar Solos

Chapters, Milestones

Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, achieved a Ray scholar milestone on November 22, 2019, when she soloed in a PA-28-140 Cherokee at the Columbus Airport (KCSG) in Georgia.

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November 21, 2019October 17, 2025

EAA Chapter 148 Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Milestones

EAA Chapter 148’s Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Hayden Kehres was able to complete his training in just 129 days and 43 flying hours.

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November 14, 2019October 17, 2025

Milestone: Ray Scholar Flies First Young Eagle

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Kyle Johnson earned a Ray scholarship back in May, got his private in August, and just flew his first Young Eagle.

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October 3, 2019November 5, 2025

Fall Building and Refurbishing Projects at EAA Chapter 534

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

It is always interesting to walk into EAA Chapter 534’s hangar when I return to the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg, Florida, after spending several months away. It is ... Read more

September 19, 2019October 17, 2025

Ray Scholar Pays It Forward by Flying First Young Eagle

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A former Young Eagle turned into a Young Eagles pilot this month after passing his private pilot checkride with the help of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program.

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September 11, 2019October 17, 2025

2018 One Week Wonder EAA Chapter Tour Kicks Off

Chapters

EAA staffers David Leiting and Serena Kamps picked up the 2018 One Week Wonder in Aurora, Oregon, this week from Van’s Aircraft and began their EAA chapter tour.

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September 5, 2019November 5, 2025

Flying an RV-12 Across the Country

Chapters, Homebuilding

The 2018 EAA One Week Wonder will be taking a tour across the West Coast and central United States, and might be visiting an EAA chapter near you!

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September 5, 2019November 6, 2025

New Holstein Super Cub Fly-In Photo Roundup

Why We Fly

Pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike gathered in New Holstein July 19-23 to share their passion for flight.

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September 5, 2019October 17, 2025

How Being a Ray Scholar Helped Me

Chapters, Learn to Fly

The Ray Aviation Scholarship has helped me in ways I never imagined. This summer I worked long and hard to complete my private pilot certificate.

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August 8, 2019October 17, 2025

First Chapter 534 Ray Scholar Solos

Chapters, Milestones

After five active years with EAA Chapter 534’s weekly youth program following his Young Eagles flight, Mateo Colmenero, age 18, was awarded the chapter’s first $10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship in ... Read more

July 22, 2019October 28, 2025

A Super Group — The New Holstein Super Cub Fly-In

Chapters, Why We Fly

Pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike gathered in New Holstein on Sunday, July 21, to share their passion for flight. The New Holstein Super Cub Fly-In started in 2002 and was ... Read more

July 9, 2019October 17, 2025

Chapter 1410 Zenith 601 XL Learn/Build — Update

Chapters, Homebuilding

Since our last report, our group has been busy working on our amateur-built aircraft project.

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June 6, 2019October 28, 2025

Numerous Ray Scholars Celebrate First Solo

Milestones, Youth Outreach

With flying season finally in full swing for most of the country, the Ray Aviation Scholarship program is celebrating a number of first solos this week!

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June 6, 2019November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 35 Changing Lives of Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth Outreach

With help from EAA Chapter 35, San Antonio’s Southwest High School has succeeded in immersing numerous students in aviation.

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June 6, 2019November 6, 2025

Relay Gives Pilots a Reason to Fly

Why We Fly

A bunch of pilots plus one well-traveled stuffed bear shows that GA is alive and well in Virginia.

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April 17, 2019October 28, 2025

Dorinda Morpeth — 300th Young Eagle Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Dorinda Morpeth, who flew her 300th Young Eagle on March 30!

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February 21, 2019November 7, 2025

Chapter 1551 Builds Memorial Bench at Orlando Apopka Airport

Chapters, Member Stories

On January 19, EAA Chapter 1551 members, families, and friends came together to construct a memorial patio and seating area under a stand of palm trees beside the main ramp ... Read more

February 20, 2019October 28, 2025

Build an Airplane and the Girl Scouts Will Help

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1536, the only active EAA chapter on the Delmarva Peninsula in Delaware, has an active Young Eagles program.

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February 1, 2019October 28, 2025

Chapter 1 Celebrates 65 Years

Chapters

Photos from Flabob, as our first chapter commemorates a milestone.

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February 1, 2019November 7, 2025

Camaraderie in EAA South Africa

Chapters, Member Stories

What happens when your tail wheel falls off and everybody knows it but you?

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February 1, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Dennis Carew

AirVenture, Member Stories

Did you ever lay in the grass as a child, staring up at the sky making shapes out of clouds in your mind when all of the sudden an airplane ... Read more

January 16, 2019November 5, 2025

The Not-So-Young Eagles

Chapters, Homebuilding, Member Stories

In October 2018 a group of EAA Chapter 105 members began building an RV-12iS in a hangar near Hillsboro, Oregon. Eventually, they hope to form a flying club.

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November 29, 2018November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 1572 Hosts Special Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1572 hosted 70 children in Lima, Peru, for a special Young Eagles event in July that was captured in video form.

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November 14, 2018November 5, 2025

EAA Chapter Celebrates Two First Flights in One Day

Chapters, Homebuilding, Milestones

Two Gregs, two RVs, two first flights, and one fantastic day for Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio.

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October 23, 2018November 6, 2025

Another Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, changed nine lives last weekend.

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October 15, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA Chapter 1202 is Teaching Through Building

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1202 is helping students learn STEM skills in Virginia by having the students help build a Zenith.

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September 13, 2018November 6, 2025

Chapter 534 Youth Aircraft Build Makes Progress

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Age and experience team up with youth and enthusiasm as Chapter 534’s restoration project continues.

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September 6, 2018November 6, 2025

A Free Fly-Out Lunch

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?

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August 30, 2018October 28, 2025

Allie Draper – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Allie Draper passed her private pilot checkride after taking a Young Eagles flight a few years earlier.

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August 23, 2018November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 1572 Partners with Peruvian Air Force to Fly Youth

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1572 of Lima, Peru, partnered with the Peruvian Air Force to fly 70 Young Eagles in one day.

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August 9, 2018November 6, 2025

Chapter 534 Restoring Mini-Max with Local Youth

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 534’s youth program is helping to restore a Mini-Max that was damaged in a tornado.

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August 7, 2018November 6, 2025

The Sky is Not the Limit

Chapters, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 1005 noticed its membership base was aging, it teamed with the local school district to engage youth in aviation.

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July 3, 2018November 6, 2025

Building and Flying at EAA Chapter 690

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A young pilot shares how his involvement with EAA Chapter 690 has influenced his aviation journey.

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May 22, 2018October 29, 2025

Tyler Barry — Instrument Rating Checkride Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Tyler, who was featured as one of EAA’s 25 for 25 Young Eagles in 2017, recently passed his instrument rating checkride.

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May 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Chapter 175 Supports High School Rocket Team

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 175 supported six students in entering the Team America Rocket Competition.

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April 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Flying Young Eagles, One at a Time

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 382 shares its philosophy for flying Young Eagles.

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April 5, 2018November 7, 2025

Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to 17-year-old Braden Hobbs, one of the HAWK kids profiled in the April issue of Sport Aviation, on passing his private pilot checkride!

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February 22, 2018October 28, 2025

Engagement on Flight 13

Chapters, Why We Fly

EAA’s Tri-Motor tour has a memorable stop at Chapter 565 in Punta Gorda, Florida.

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February 6, 2018November 6, 2025

Full Immersion

Why We Fly

Dive into the culture and community at Spruce Creek, the world’s best-known residential airpark.

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January 25, 2018November 6, 2025

Chapter 1189 Makes Second Coat Donation Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly

Chapter 1189 helped deliver 450 coats cross-country to students in South Dakota.

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December 20, 2017October 29, 2025

P-12 Replica Comes to EAA Museum With Help From Chapter 17

Chapters, EAA Museum

EAA Chapter 17 helps disassemble a family’s P-12 replica for delivery to the EAA Aviation Museum.

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December 16, 2017November 6, 2025

Southern Hospitality

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 1494 inspires the next generation of aviators above Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.

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December 7, 2017November 7, 2025

SkyRanger Partnership Provides Affordable Way to Fly

Chapters, Member Stories

An EAA member’s airplane partnership keeps costs down.

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November 22, 2017November 6, 2025

Like Father, Like Son

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Father and son Troy and David Toelle have both graduated EAA Air Academy — Troy from the first session and David from the most recent.

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November 7, 2017November 7, 2025

Chapter 344 Founder Earns Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Chapters, Milestones

Clayton Wilhelm’s involvement in aviation goes far beyond 50 years of safe flying.

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November 2, 2017November 6, 2025

South Africa Chapter Hosts Successful Young Eagles Day

More than 40 children received flights at the Young Eagles rally and barbeque.

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October 30, 2017November 5, 2025

A New B-25 From Young Hands

AirVenture, Chapters, Warbirds, Youth Outreach

How a backyard project became an interactive B-25 nose section replica at EAA’s KidVenture.

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October 24, 2017November 5, 2025

Building More Than an Airplane

Chapters, Homebuilding

From chapter presentations to personal aircraft builds, EAA members are using the knowledge they gain at EAA’s volunteer build program.

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October 4, 2017November 5, 2025

Rusty Pilot Finds New Love for Homebuilding

Chapters, Homebuilding

How a rusty pilot with no experience discovered that he really can build an airplane.

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September 27, 2017November 5, 2025

EAA Chapter 534’s Fall Projects

Chapters, Homebuilding

EAA Chapter 534 heads into fall with multiple projects on their plate.

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August 3, 2017November 6, 2025

Chapter 1358 Sponsors Young Eagle’s Trip to Aviation Camp

Chapters, Youth Outreach

For the past seven years, EAA Chapter 1358 has made Young Eagles its main focus.

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July 9, 2017November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Young Eagle Coordinator

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Unlike many pilots and aviation enthusiasts, Joey Schimnich didn’t fall in love with flight after his first airplane ride.

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June 25, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Helps a Young Eagle Achieve Her Dream

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

“Walking into Chapter 790 was like hitting the lottery for a kid.”

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June 22, 2017October 29, 2025

Ultralight Day Takes Off Without a Hitch

EAA Museum, Ultralights

Flying fun on the lighter side of aviation!

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June 15, 2017November 6, 2025

Chapter 186 Flies 131 Young Eagles at Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

For most of the youth, it was their first time in a general aviation aircraft.

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May 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Unlocking the World of Flight

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

A first flight in an airplane can become the key to unlocking the airport gates and pursuing an aviation passion.

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May 10, 2017November 6, 2025

Millennials in Action: Chapter 1342 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 1342 first formed at the University of North Dakota, its number one goal was to share aviation with local youth through Young Eagles.

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May 1, 2017November 6, 2025

Chapter 690’s Youth Program Celebrates First Solo

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 690 is celebrating the first solo of any participant in its youth aviation program.

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April 13, 2017November 5, 2025

A Florida Foray – Part 2

Homebuilding, Why We Fly

EAA’s JT Meidl recounts his Floridian adventure collecting photos and videos for upcoming stories.

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April 13, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 252 Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 252 held a pancake breakfast and Young Eagles rally last weekend in honor of Steve Wittman’s birthday after whom the Oshkosh airport is named. They enjoyed a great ... Read more

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.

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April 4, 2017November 6, 2025

A Pillar of Our Chapter

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

At the heart of this story is aviator Dick Pingrey, a force of nature from Selah, Washington, and his last two airplane projects he whipped into completion.

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March 15, 2017November 6, 2025

Fáilte (Welcome), Chapter 1597!

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Recently-formed EAA Chapter 1597 in Limerick, Ireland, has more than The Spirit of Aviation bringing life and vibrancy to the group — it also has great Irish craic (Gaelic for ... Read more

March 8, 2017October 29, 2025

Aluminum Can Built Mini-Max

Homebuilding, Ultralights

Ron Detert used a little ingenuity and a whole lot of EAA Spirit to complete his project. In his 82 years of life, Ron Detert has not gone a day ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

From the Hangar Floor: Replicating Steve Wittman’s Buster

Chapters, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past

Being located in Oshkosh, EAA Chapter 252 has always had a strong connection to aviation great Steve Wittman. It is only fitting, then, for Chapter 252 to have the opportunity ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

A Tri-Motor Ride 84 Years in the Making

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor flew a special passenger at its Chapter 1067 stop in Naples, Florida, on February 26: 104-year-old Helen Johnson Collins, who took her first flight in this iconic ... Read more

December 29, 2016November 5, 2025

Declan Steinke – Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

December 29, 2016 – Congratulations to 16-year-old Declan Steinke, EAA 1112757, who soloed November 15 in the RV-12 Falcon 1 he helped build. Declan received his first Young Eagles flight two ... Read more

November 17, 2016October 28, 2025

37 Years of Aviation Fun for Ultralight Chapter 1

Chapters, Ultralights

November 10, 2016 – EAA’s Ultralight Chapter 1 (Microlite Flyers), has been engaging its community in southeastern Wisconsin in recreational aviation for almost 40 years. This year’s Chilly Chili Fly-In ... Read more

November 17, 2016November 5, 2025

Students Building Glider at EAA Chapter 57

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

November 17, 2016 – A group of 15 middle and high school students in Billings, Montana, are building a 1929 Northrup Primary Glider under the direction of Pat Kenney, EAA 275132, ... Read more