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March 15, 2022

Milestone — Becoming a Young Eagles Pilot

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Joshua Owsley, EAA 1283936, a Ray scholar from EAA Chapter 677 who passed his checkride on October 2, passed another exciting milestone — flying his first Young Eagles!

February 15, 2022February 28, 2022

Checking Off Multiple Milestones

Member Stories, Milestones

I’ve wanted to fly for as long as I can remember. When I was little, for about three years in a row I asked Santa for a flying car for ... Read more

January 18, 2022

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.

January 13, 2022

Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger

Milestones

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

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

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

Milestones

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

December 15, 2021

Solo Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Solo Milestone — Jake Marchese

Learning to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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

September 28, 2021

Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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

September 22, 2021

Solo Milestone — Finley Taylor

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations goes out to Finley, who soloed not one, but four airplanes on September 6!

August 26, 2021

Solo Milestone — Alden Frautschy

Learning to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA staff member Alden Frautschy, who soloed on Monday, August 23!

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Solo Milestone — Allison Matthews

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Allison Matthews, EAA 1404432, soloed for the first time on June 18 in a Cessna 150L at the Hendricks County Airport in Danville, Indiana.

May 18, 2021

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

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

April 29, 2021

Private Pilot Milestone – Marc Bretz

Milestones

Ever since I was a little kid, I always remembered my mom or dad taking me to the airport to watch airplanes, air shows, etc.

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Solo Milestone – Patricia Kackert

Celebrating Women, Milestones

EAA Chapter 1 celebrated a huge milestone on November 21, 2020, when its Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient, 18-year-old Patricia Kackert, EAA 1380209, made her first solo flight.

April 22, 2021

Solo Milestone — Denver Scott

Milestones

Congratulations to Denver Scott, EAA 1108047, on completing his first solo flight!

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

Scholarship Recipient Says Thank You

Learning to Fly, Member Stories

Jack Miller, EAA 1316614, earned his private pilot certificate in April 2020. Now, Jack is looking back and giving thanks.

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Private Pilot and Tailwheel Milestone — Jackson Bellard

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I would not have been able to receive my private or tailwheel endorsement without the guidance and help of EAA and the Tinker Murdoch Scholarship, and I am extraordinarily thankful ... Read more

March 11, 2021

CFI Milestone — Chelsea Montgomery

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Milestones

As a 2020 recipient of the Elgin Wells, Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship, this past year I was able to complete my CFI rating. Achieving my CFI rating was one of ... Read more

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I remember being excited, nervous, and anxious the first time I got in the left seat at the controls. I knew right after takeoff that this was something I wanted. ... Read more

February 18, 2021

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Kristina Ledwith

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Milestones

I recently earned my Commercial ASEL certificate in my father’s 1948 Luscombe 8E in January 2021 with the help of EAA and the United Airlines Flight Operations Pilot Scholarship.

February 11, 2021

Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect ... Read more

February 11, 2021

Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Michelle Trobaugh

Learning to Fly, Milestones

When I first learned that I was chosen for one of the scholarships I had difficulty believing it. With the help of the scholarship, I was able to finance and ... Read more

January 21, 2021

Private Pilot Milestone — Niall Devlin

Milestones

Niall Devlin, recipient of the Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship, earns his wings.

January 13, 2021

1,000 Certificates Later

Homebuilding, Milestones

On Friday, December 11, 2020, I issued an Airworthiness Certificate to Gregory Rodriguez for his amateur-built American Legend AL18.

December 10, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 11, 2020

Solo Milestone — Hannah Treehan

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Rocklin, California, resident Hannah Treehan, EAA 1371080, celebrated a momentous milestone for a 16-year-old when she soloed on Tuesday, November 24, just two days before Thanksgiving.

December 3, 2020

Solo Milestone — Jennifer Miller

Learning to Fly, Milestones

Perhaps Jennifer was always meant to become a pilot. She had the interest, she just needed someone to help ignite that spark.

December 3, 2020

Instrument Milestone — Serena Kamps

Milestones

It’s been slightly more than seven years since I obtained my private pilot’s license. I always knew I wanted to continue my training beyond that and the instrument rating was ... Read more

November 24, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken

Learning to Fly, Milestones

EAA staffer Christina Basken earned her sport pilot certificate on Saturday, November 21.

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

A&P Milestone — Tyler Ballentine

Milestones

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

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Solo and Written Milestone: Hobie Lippold

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Hobie Lippold, EAA 1257149, on recently passing his written exam.

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Solo Milestone — Piper Hechtl

Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Piper Hechtl on her first solo! Piper, EAA 1166354, soloed a Cessna 152 on May 5 at Tracy Municipal Airport in Tracy, California. Piper began her flight training ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Milestone: Noah Forcier

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Noah Forcier, EAA 1309864, for earning his private pilot certificate!