Ray Aviation Scholarship

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

A Pilot, a Passion, a Calling

By Sharon Puschmann, EAA 1382843 Pilots come in all shapes and sizes with different motivations, drives, and desires. Some are inspired by family members, military ambitions, or dreams of becoming ... Read more

July 24, 2024August 1, 2024

Ray Aviation Corn Roast Celebrates 500 Successful Scholars

AirVenture, Chapters

By Robbie Culver In April 2024, the Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund reached a milestone of 500 completed Ray scholars who have earned their pilot certificate through the program. A corn ... Read more

June 3, 2021

Paying It Forward

Youth & Young Eagles

Former Young Eagle and EAA Chapter 13 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient, Randall Novak, paid it forward and flew his first Young Eagles passenger on Sunday, May 16.

April 23, 2021

Where Preparation and Opportunity Intersect: How My High School Experience Set in Motion My Aerospace Career

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

I dreamed of being an aerospace engineer since I first heard of the field around the age of 12.

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.

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Chapter Youth Pay it Forward

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

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

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

A Recap of My Ray Aviation Scholar Journey

Learning to Fly

From Young Eagle to Private Pilot in less than a year, thanks to the Ray Aviation Foundation, EAA, and the dedicated support of a local chapter.

March 1, 2021

Vintage Chapter 25 Expresses Appreciation

Chapters

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

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Jessica Postle

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Jessica Postle on passing her private pilot checkride on October 9!

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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

August 13, 2020August 14, 2020

Ray Scholars Organize Fly-Out Visit to EAA Aviation Museum

Chapters, EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

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

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and EAA Chapter 677’s Ray Scholar recipient, for passing his private pilot checkride on July 10!

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Ray Scholar Perseveres to Achieve a Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learning 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.

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Chapter 952 Presents 2 Scholarships to Local Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

EAA Chapter 382 Names Another Ray Aviation Scholarship Recipient

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Tabitha Yeomans

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 976 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Tabitha Yeomans, EAA 1204058, who passed her private pilot checkride on January 12!

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Reinforced Dreams

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I passed my private pilot checkride, ultimately earning my certificate in less than seven months and contributing to the overall success of the Ray Aviation Foundation.

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Mateo Colmenero

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Mateo Colmenero, Ray Aviation scholar and EAA 1200734, successfully passed his checkride on Sunday, just five short months after soloing.

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learning to Fly

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

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

Milestone — Ray Scholar Solos

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

EAA’s Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund

Chapters, Learning to Fly

Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provided up to $10,000 to 100 deserving youths for their flight training expenses in 2019, with the support of EAA’s chapter ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

EAA Chapter 148 Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learning to Fly

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

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Milestone: Ray Scholar Flies First Young Eagle

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

September 19, 2019September 30, 2019

Ray Scholar Pays It Forward by Flying First Young Eagle

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

September 5, 2019September 12, 2019

How Being a Ray Scholar Helped Me

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

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