Young Eagles

June 26, 2024June 27, 2024

South African EAA Chapter 322 Hosts Young Eagles Rally

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, 2024June 24, 2024

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

Eagle Flights, Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Soaring After My Dream

Youth & Young Eagles

It all began on May 30, 2012, when I stepped onto a United Airlines Airbus A320 for the first time. At the time I was only four years old going ... Read more

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

My Young Eagles Flight

Youth & Young Eagles

We write and share a lot of stories about our Young Eagles program and how much those first flights mean to kids, but it’s not often that we get a ... Read more

November 2, 2023November 6, 2023

Young Eagles Milestone – Mac Molnar Flies 500

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Chattahoochee Valley EAA Chapter 677 member Mac Molnar, EAA 1028461, flew his 500th Young Eagle on October 28.

October 5, 2023October 9, 2023

Wisconsin Pilot Flies His 1,000th Young Eagle

Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Ed Jeziorny, EAA 31825, of Omro, Wisconsin! On August 19, 2023, Ed flew his 1,000th Young Eagle at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois.

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

From Young Eagle to the Air Force

Youth & Young Eagles

One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy

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!

December 16, 2021

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

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

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

November 9, 2021

A Successful First Young Eagles Workshop for Chapter 54!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

A Very Special Checklist

Youth & Young Eagles

When Al Taylor of EAA Chapter 931 in Friendship, Wisconsin, took two Young Eagles on a recent flight, one of them had a very important question to ask.

August 12, 2021

Chapter 1494 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

Volunteer Spotlight — Ted and Lynn Kirkpatrick

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

When it comes to EAA’s Young Eagles program, you won’t find too many volunteers more passionate than Ted and Lynn Kirkpatrick.

July 31, 2021

A Ray Scholar’s Aviation Journey

AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Seventeen-year-old Jayden Chow didn’t come from an aviation family. Jayden, EAA 1293557, was first introduced to EAA by his dad’s coworker.

July 15, 2021

Pay It Forward

Youth & Young Eagles

We can all do our part to develop the next generation.

July 13, 2021

International Young Eagles Day a Success!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

June 14, 2021June 16, 2021

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

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

June 9, 2021June 11, 2021

EAA Chapter 677 Ray Scholar Pays It Forward

Chapters, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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 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.

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 8, 2021April 12, 2021

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

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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.

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

How the Young Eagles Changed Our Lives

Youth & Young Eagles

As children, we visited science centers, air and space museums, and air shows. While we enjoyed these activities, nothing compared to our experience flying with the Young Eagles!

February 11, 2021

An Empowered Couple Empowering Kids

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

For Corben Meyer, EAA 1252156, and Renee Brilhante, EAA 1074356, EAA’s Young Eagles program was exactly what they needed to get them started and now this young couple is paying ... Read more

February 4, 2021

Ray Scholar Gives Back

Youth & Young Eagles

Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and Ray Aviation Scholar recipient, flies his first Young Eagle passengers after earning his private pilot certificate.

January 7, 2021January 8, 2021

EAA Young Eagles Pilot Receives Heartwarming Thank You

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Former United Airlines Captain Larry Steenstry received a pleasant surprise when his former Young Eagle, Tyler Norton, knocked on his door to say thank you nine years after his introductory ... 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

Finding a Diamond in the Rough

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

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

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

On July 30, 2020, Tim became a private pilot at the age of 17 years and 20 days.

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!

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

A Really Fun Day

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Making Stearman memories.

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

16-Year-Old Ray Scholar Solos in Ohio

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Chapter 344 Mountain Dodgers Celebrate 50 years With Accomplished President

Anniversaries, Chapters

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

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

EAA Mentor Coaches Young Man to Commercial Pilot Career

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight — Mark Kolesar

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

With more than 875 Young Eagles flights under his belt, it’s safe to say that Mark Kolesar, EAA Lifetime 294238, is heavily invested in EAA’s success as an organization, particularly ... Read more

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

What’s in a Name?

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate!

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

From Young Eagles Enthusiast to a Young Eagles Program Coordinator

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

EAA Chapter 1358 Presents Two Flight Training Scholarships

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Milestone: Noah Forcier

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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

May 12, 2020May 15, 2020

From Young Eagle to Aeromedical Evacuation Officer

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations, William C. Buck III, EAA Lifetime 884321, on his recent graduation from the United States Army Flight School.

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Paying It Forward

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Former Young Eagle Nathan Welch, EAA 1044612, gives back to youth as a STEM Flights pilot mentor.

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

How EAA Launched Me Into Aviation

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Matt Steward, EAA 1027069, took advantage of his time in quarantine to reminisce on his first EAA Young Eagles flight and set some goals for the future.

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

From Young Eagle to Instructor

Youth & Young Eagles

From a free airplane ride to teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy — another example of the profound effect of EAA Young Eagles.

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

EAA Chapter 33 Hosts Virtual Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Watch how one enterprising EAA chapter made the best of things, after they had to cancel their planned Young Eagles rally.

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

EAA Chapters Build and Fly With Local Youth

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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, 2020February 27, 2020

A Very Special Young Eagles Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

The Vision of Eagles

Youth & Young Eagles

An active pilots group celebrated a successful auction at its annual holiday banquet.

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.

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

16-Year-Old Glider Pilot Gives First Young Eagles Ride

Youth & Young Eagles

Sixteen-year-old Nick Baker recently gave a Young Eagles ride in his glider.

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 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Meet Jimmy Graham, EAA Young Eagles Co-Chairman

Youth & Young Eagles

Get to know NFL tight end and EAA Young Eagles co-chairman Jimmy Graham, EAA 1139302.

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

Doug Conciatu — 2,400th Young Eagle Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Doug Conciatu, EAA Lifetime 53419, of Macomb, Michigan, for flying his 2,400th Young Eagle!

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

Solo Milestone — Lorance Morrison

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations Lorance Morrison, EAA 1288214, who soloed on February 5, 2019, in his family’s Cessna 172 XP in Michigan.

May 22, 2019August 21, 2019

Rachel Broom — Graduation Milestone

Celebrating Women, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

It all started with a Young Eagles flight.

April 17, 2019August 21, 2019

Dorinda Morpeth — 300th Young Eagle Milestone

Celebrating Women, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

A Very Special Young Eagle

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Jeff Seaborn, EAA 793688, recalls a very special Young Eagles flight he gave last year.

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Corey Fryman — Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Corey Fryman for becoming the first participant in EAA’s Ray Scholars program to solo on Wednesday, March 27.

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Why I Fly Young Eagles

EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

On June 28, 2010, I gave a Young Eagles ride. I probably gave more than one Young Eagles ride that day, but it was eight years ago and I don’t ... Read more

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Logan Yoon — Solo Milestone

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Logan Yoon on his first solo flight in a Cessna 172.

January 16, 2019August 21, 2019

Malia Gohier — Solo and Written Exam Milestone

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Malia Gohier, who overcame many obstacles and successfully passed her FAA written exam and had her first solo flight!

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Gabe White — Solo Milestone

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

Congratulations to 16-year-old Gabe White on his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee last month.

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Switching Seats, From Young Eagle to Young Eagle Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Matthew Tortorell’s Young Eagles flight three years ago changed his life and drove him to become a pilot, and he returned the favor in November by giving his first Young ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

EAA Chapter 1572 Hosts Special Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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

November 15, 2018

Young Eagle Goes From Learning to Teaching at EAA

EAA Museum, Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

A Young Eagle Pays it Forward

Chapters, Eagle Flights, Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Longtime Young Eagles participant and volunteer Jerad Lewark flew his first Young Eagles mission and provided an Eagle Flight one week after passing his private pilot checkride.

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

Lightspeed Headsets for Young Eagles Pilots

Youth & Young Eagles

Young Eagles pilots Tessa Howard, John Dennis, and Robert Mika are the third quarter winners of Lightspeed Zulu headsets provided by Lightspeed Aviation in support of the Young Eagles program. ... Read more

October 23, 2018August 21, 2019