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July 7, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — John Barber

17-year-old Ray scholar John Barber completed his checkride on June 22, officially becoming the first 2022 scholar to complete training and earn their certificate.

June 29, 2022November 6, 2025

Paying It Forward

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A former Young Eagle is working to inspire the next generation a decade after an introductory flight inspired him.

June 24, 2022October 29, 2025

How Do You Become a Pilot?

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Choose your parents wisely

June 24, 2022October 29, 2025

Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 245 held its first Young Eagles event of 2022 on May 29, and it was a HUGE success

June 23, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 251 Spreads the Spirit at Legacy of Liberty Air Show

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 251 recently exhibited at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

EAA Chapter 63 Selects 2022 Ray Scholars

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach

Chapter 63 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, recently awarded Ray Scholarships to two more young people looking to pursue a career in aviation.

May 26, 2022November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 36 Flies 7,000th Young Eagle

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, Maryland, recently reached a momentous milestone, flying its 7,000th Young Eagle during a Young Eagles rally on Saturday, May 14!

May 13, 2022October 29, 2025

Exploring the Wonder of Flight: EAA Chapter 43 Young Aviator 2021-22 Activities

Chapters, Youth Outreach

An update from EAA Chapter 43 on the numerous programs its developed for the youths in the chapter.

May 12, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

After my Young Eagles flight, I fell in love with aviation. Now I’m about to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and start pilot training.

April 15, 2022November 6, 2025

Honoring a Longtime Young Eagles Pilot

Member Stories, Volunteers, Youth Outreach

Jesse Bell, EAA 91428, of Roopville, Georgia, is a perfect example of what the EAA Young Eagles program is about. Jesse and his late wife, Doris, started volunteering with their ... Read more

April 6, 2022November 6, 2025

My Young Eagles Flight

Youth Outreach

What better way to understand the joy and wonder of a Young Eagles flight than to hear about it from the Young Eagle herself? Adriella, a sixth-grader in Minnesota, shared ... Read more

March 21, 2022October 29, 2025

Young Pilots Take Wing

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 91 and the Kansas City Radio Control Association teamed up to introduce young people to RC aircraft through the EAA Young Eagles Build and Fly program.

March 17, 2022October 29, 2025

Quietly Producing Pilots

Chapters, Youth Outreach

How EAA Chapter 1570 in New Mexico has leveraged funds from multiple sources to help a dedicated group of young people learn to fly.

March 17, 2022October 16, 2025

My “Private” Journey

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

One Ray scholar’s path to earning her private pilot certificate.

March 15, 2022October 17, 2025

Milestone — Becoming a Young Eagles Pilot

Milestones, Youth Outreach

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!

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