Education

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 10, 2025October 17, 2025

Souvenir Aluminum Airplanes for Airport Visitors

Member Stories

By Rick Ernst, EAA 418493 I am a serial builder, having completed about 250 Van’s RV-6s and 150 Zenith 750 Cruzers over the past three years. The first weekend of ... Read more

August 21, 2025October 31, 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 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

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

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 28, 2025October 20, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Air Cadets — Canada’s Best-Kept Secret, Part 1 of 2

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

By John Wyman, EAA 462533, Chapter 266 Montreal I’m often surprised how few parents know of the Air Cadet program in this country. That’s a real shame given its history ... 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

February 27, 2025October 16, 2025

Youth Aircraft Build Comes Full Circle

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Story and photography by Devin Wilson In 2019, Naples Youth Aviation Project was launched by EAA Chapter 1067. Nineteen of us, including myself, joined as youth builders to construct a ... 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 20, 2025

The Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation Presents 2024 Aviation Spirit Award

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Mike Franceus In front of a crowd of approximately 300 pilots, friends, and family members, The Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation presented its 2024 Aviation Spirit Award to Larry ... Read more

July 25, 2024October 17, 2025

Dream It and Let Your Spirit Soar

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

By Jim Roberts On opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, members of the Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) gathered to christen the new Charles W. Harris Youth Aviation Center. The ... Read more

July 21, 2024October 16, 2025

15 Years of Entertainment and Education on the Warbirds Tram Tour

AirVenture, Warbirds

By Emme Hornung With rows and rows of thousands of aircraft to see on the AirVenture grounds, it may be hard to know exactly what you’re looking at. Lucky for you, ... Read more

July 3, 2024October 17, 2025

How to Become Immortal: My Ticket to Oshkosh and Aviation Scholarships

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

By: Ella Lucas, EAA 1518806 Do you dream about living forever or becoming a legend, like Davy Crockett? I think many people do. There is something instinctive inside of us ... Read more

April 15, 2024November 4, 2025

Girls Take Flight 2.0

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

The annual Canadian aviation success story from CYOO (Oshawa Executive Airport) continues unabated. Albeit in a new, different, and exciting manner.

January 15, 2024October 29, 2025

Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

The newest scholarship coming to EAA is the Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship, to honor the memory and legacy of longtime aviation enthusiast Joseph “Joey” Ermel.

January 2, 2024November 4, 2025

Reaching New Heights: Opportunities in Aviation Scholarships

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly

When I was first introduced to the world of aviation, I was captivated by its sense of freedom and adventure. However, pursuing a career in aviation can often come with ... Read more

December 14, 2023November 6, 2025

Excellence From Start to Finish

Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Thanks to a gift from the Michigan Business Aviation Foundation and a matching gift from the Dick & Betsy DeVos Foundation, West Michigan Aviation Academy students began building a Carbon ... 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 12, 2023November 6, 2025

Youth Inspiring Youths

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Ace Kehoe, EAA 1537419, is known as the “aviation kid” at his Florida high school, and it’s a title he’s fully embracing! At just 16 years old, Ace is forming ... Read more

August 22, 2023October 31, 2025

Replica Mercury and Gemini Space Capsules at KidVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Some people build replica aircraft. Matt Hissem, EAA 842921, builds replica space capsules. If you are an AirVenture regular, you may have seen a DeLorean driving the campground that looks ... 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

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.

March 29, 2023October 22, 2025

Welded Bliss

Homebuilding

That time an EAA staffer and his wife spent a snowy weekend melting metal and learning a new set of skills, thanks to an EAA SportAir Workshop.

January 12, 2023October 17, 2025

Aerial Applicator Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Damon Reabe, a third-generation aerial applicator, will speak about The Art of Crop Dusting on Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure ... Read more

September 2, 2022October 31, 2025

Advanced Air Academy Was Incredible

AirVenture, EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

An inside look at EAA’s Advanced Air Academy from the perspective of EAA Chapter 63’s Katie Cook.

March 9, 2022November 6, 2025

Building and Flying With EAA’s Build and Fly

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A Michigan ninth-grader shares her experiences building and flying an RC model, and then taking her Young Eagles flight.

February 10, 2022October 17, 2025

Goodyear Blimp Pilot to Speak at EAA Aviation Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Adam Basaran, Goodyear assistant chief pilot, will discuss flying the famous Goodyear Blimp on February 17 as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series.

February 10, 2022November 5, 2025

Scholarship Helps EAA Member Afford Flight Training

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

An EAA scholarship is helping high school student Vanessa Christianson earn her pilot certificate.

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.

August 12, 2021October 17, 2025

Chapter 1494 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 1494 successfully hosted its first Young Eagles Workshop on July 5-6 at Morristown Regional Airport (KMOR) in Tennessee.

June 23, 2021October 22, 2025

The Next Generation of Trailblazers

Warbirds, Youth Outreach

During the uncertain days of World War II, the United States population, men and women alike, moved out of their comfort zones and out into roles to support the war ... Read more

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.

March 11, 2021November 5, 2025

After the Build

Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Why not teach kids how to build an airplane? You obviously have the experience and skills. You have the tools and space. You can start a new project and share ... Read more

October 7, 2020October 17, 2025

A&P Milestone — Tyler Ballentine

Milestones

Congratulations to Tyler Ballentine on earning his A&P certificate!

September 3, 2020November 5, 2025

A Bright Future for Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

How one high school is keeping The Spirit of Aviation alive.

August 12, 2020November 5, 2025

West Michigan Aviation Academy Students Finish Flight Training

Milestones, Youth Outreach

When the high school closed down in April to comply with Governor Whitmer’s executive order regarding COVID-19, staff put their heads together to find a way to help seniors who ... Read more

May 6, 2020October 20, 2025

Furthering the EAA Mission Through Scholarships

Youth Outreach

Jackson began his flying journey with funds from the Tinker Murdock Family Scholarship. He completed his first solo on January 3 of this year and hopes to complete his checkride ... Read more

March 12, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Detailing AeroEducate and Project 21

EAA Museum, Podcast, Youth Outreach

The Green Dot crew sat down with EAA vice president of programs, chapters, education, museum, and AirVenture features and attractions Rick Larsen and EAA Aviation Foundation vice president of philanthropy ... Read more

January 9, 2020October 20, 2025

Former ‘Ice Pilot’ Scott Blue to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Former Buffalo Airways pilot Scott Blue, featured on the TV show Ice Pilots NWT, to speak at EAA Aviation Museum on January 16.

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

July 23, 2019October 20, 2025

17-Year-Old Volunteer Teaches Metal Work

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

By John W. Conrad If you are looking to discover how they bend those fancy curves for vintage aircraft, or if you are plagued with a problem reverse compound curve ... Read more

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.

March 7, 2019October 20, 2025

Family Flight Fest 2019

EAA Museum, Youth Outreach

Family Flight Fest 2019 was a blast for visiting families and volunteers alike, as the EAA Aviation Museum’s younger visitors got to enjoy activities such as assembling various kinds of ... Read more

February 6, 2019November 6, 2025

Candler Field Youth Aviation Program Develops Pilot/Mechanic

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Jacob was a high school junior with no idea what he wanted to do after high school. It did not take long for the Youth Aviation Program and its mentors ... 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.

November 15, 2018October 17, 2025

Young Eagle Goes From Learning to Teaching at EAA

Member Stories, Why We Fly

After his Young Eagles flight, Thomas Sieracki dove deep into aviation before coming back to share his knowledge at EAA.

October 31, 2018November 6, 2025

Motivated Teacher Brings Aviation to Louisiana School

Youth Outreach

By Clyde Oyler, EAA 1294011 As a teacher at the St. Helena College and Career Academy in Greensburg, Louisiana, this school year, I was able to implement an Aviation and ... Read more

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.

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.

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.

July 21, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA Air Academy Celebrates 35 Years

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

The EAA Air Academy is celebrating its 35th anniversary during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

June 14, 2018October 17, 2025

Air Academy Serves as Step on Aviation Journey to Hawaii

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

James Alaggio attended the 2003 EAA Air Academy on the way to following his dreams of living and flying in Hawaii.

May 31, 2018October 17, 2025

Chapter-Sponsored Air Academy Trip Leads to EAA Job

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter Field Representative Kyle Voltz began his EAA journey after a chapter-sponsored trip to EAA’s Air Academy.

May 2, 2018October 17, 2025

Future A&P Inspired at EAA Air Academy

Youth Outreach

An A&P mechanic-in-training dove into an aviation career after attending the EAA Air Academy.

April 13, 2018October 17, 2025

Air Academy Unlocks Potential in Airline Pilot, Flight Instructor

Member Stories

The EAA Air Academy inspired Sarah Borg to turn her flying passions into a career and to give back to GA.

March 22, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA Air Academy Grad Launches Aviation Business

Member Stories

One success story of how a Young Eagles flight and a journey to the EAA Air Academy launched an aviation career.

February 28, 2018October 17, 2025

From One Air Academy to Another

Member Stories

One EAA Air Academy attendee went on to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

February 5, 2018October 17, 2025

Last Place Won Concorde Flight for Air Academy Grad

Member Stories

An EAA Air Academy graduate recalls how he won a coveted flight on the Concorde.

January 29, 2018October 17, 2025

A Budding Journalist’s Report on EAA Air Academy’s Early Days

Member Stories

Attending the EAA Air Academy was another fun assignment for one lifelong aviation enthusiast and journalist.

January 3, 2018October 28, 2025

Preserving Aviation History, Mentoring the Next Aviation Generation

Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Youth Outreach

My visit to the impressive Warbirds of Glory Museum, whose main drive is to grow the skills of youth through restoration.

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.

October 19, 2017November 6, 2025

Rachel Senft – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Soloing an aircraft is just one of 17-year-old Rachel’s many accomplishments.

September 27, 2017November 5, 2025

The Inaugural Oshkosh TIG Welding Class

Homebuilding

By Gert van der Sanden, EAA 444493 I have badgered EAA about the fact that the only TIG welding SportAir Workshops were always in Atlanta, a bit far away for me. ... Read more

March 23, 2017October 29, 2025

Family Flight Fest Fun

EAA Museum, Youth Outreach

It was a record setting year with 1,678 people visiting the EAA Aviation Museum for Family Flight Fest 2017 March 18-19. Visitors got to see and do a little bit ... Read more

January 5, 2017October 16, 2025

Texas Aerospace Engineering Students Building an RV-12

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

December 14, 2016 -Twenty-four high school students in Georgetown, Texas, are getting the opportunity to experience homebuilding firsthand thanks to the efforts of members of the local aviation community including ... 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