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May 26, 2022November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 36 Flies 7,000th Young Eagle

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!

March 9, 2022November 6, 2025

Building and Flying With EAA’s Build and Fly

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A Michigan ninth-grader shares her experiences building and flying an RC model, and then taking her Young Eagles flight.

February 10, 2022November 5, 2025

Scholarship Helps EAA Member Afford Flight Training

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

An EAA scholarship is helping high school student Vanessa Christianson earn her pilot certificate.

February 3, 2022November 5, 2025

Thank You From a Grateful Scholarship Recipient

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Although I did not come from an aviation background, with the support of my family and my local EAA chapter I became very involved and passionate about aviation. EAA and ... Read more

January 27, 2022October 17, 2025

Making Dreams Come True

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

My name is Charlie Gibbons, and I am a 21-year-old student currently attending Kent State University. First off, I would like to say thank you for selecting me as the ... Read more

January 14, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 974 Flies Young Eagles Build and Fly RC Model!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 974 Young Eagles RC Build and Fly crew, Camden, Milo, and Myan, recently got a chance to spread their wings.

January 14, 2022October 29, 2025

Chapter 932 Young Eagles Build and Fly Program Off to Great Start!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Chapter 932 is introducing radio-controlled model aircraft building to some of their younger members.

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