June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Ray Scholar Milestone: Natalie Wilson Solos

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

By Kim Wilson Congratulations to Natalie Wilson, EAA 1535824, EAA Chapter 71 member, for completing her solo flight! Natalie is 17 years old, a high school senior, and a Ray ... Read more

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham

Podcast, Youth Outreach

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and David are joined by EAA Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham, EAA Lifetime 1139302, to discuss his aviation background and experiences through ... Read more

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Young Eagles Soar at Lake and Geauga County Airports

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Patty Fulop, EAA 1049894 EAA Chapter 5, based in Hangar Three at Geauga County Airport in Ohio, has a rich history of fostering youths in aviation. The dormant EAA ... Read more

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Powered by Passion: How Clintonville Built an Aviation Community

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Mathieu Labs, EAA Lifetime 678257, EAA Chapter 1710 President & Young Eagles Coordinator What does the love of aviation really mean? It’s a question many ask, but in Clintonville, ... Read more

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

10 for 10

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Bernard Wunder, EAA 128167, EAA Chapter 478 Youth Coordinator The Southern Maryland area has several organizations working to introduce kids to aviation. EAA Chapter 478 is coordinating its efforts ... Read more

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

EAA Chapter 501 Participates in Aviation Career Day

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By David L. Jones, EAA Chapter 501 Flight Training Scholarship Coordinator On Thursday, April 23, New Jersey EAA Chapter 501 was well represented at the Roxbury High School Aviation Career ... Read more

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The “Build and Fly” Story

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Sherry Niederkorn, EAA Chapter 5 Program Coordinator Five students have been working very diligently as one cohesive group to build an LT-40 Kadet radio-control airplane and will each take ... Read more

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Chairman Jimmy Graham Shares Appreciation for Young Eagles Volunteers

Volunteers, Youth Outreach

While attending the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham had the opportunity to show some extra gratitude to a small group of Young Eagles volunteers that ... Read more

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Young Eagles Flight Plan and Beyond

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Gary Brossett, EAA Chapter 677 President The Young Eagles Flight Plan was developed to transition Young Eagles from the right seat (passenger) to the left seat (pilot). Here at ... Read more

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

EAA Chapter 973 Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Neil Bowden, EAA Chapter 973 President A special buzz filled @Jack’s, the EAA Chapter 973 hangar, on March 28. The much-anticipated prelude to International Young Eagles Day had arrived ... Read more

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

EAA Chapter 1088 Volunteers Visit Local Aviation Students

Chapters, Youth Outreach

By Judie Mooney, Chapter 1088 Media Coordinator On March 26, the Fredericksburg High School aviation program’s students and teacher Kade Jenschke toured multiple aviation services based at the Gillespie County ... Read more

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Full Circle

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

By John H. Weber, EAA Chapter 534 Vice President March 10 was an interesting day for me. This day I experienced the pleasure of having a young man, Luke Nunez, ... Read more

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

When Young Eagles Grow Up

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In 2026, EAA’s Young Eagles program is on a mission to hit the next big milestone: Mission 2.5, or 2.5 million youths flown by volunteer pilots. The program’s goal is ... Read more

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Cole Terpstra: EAA Chapter 115’s Ray Scholar

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Kathy Lubitz, President, Ultra-Light Pilots Association of Canada Cole grew up on a small farm near Listowel, Ontario. When he was 5, his family flew to Florida for vacation. ... Read more

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

My First Time Leaving the Ground

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Charan Kandula I remember the sound more than anything else. Not the loud and constant engine but it was my headset clicking into place and sealing myself from the ... Read more