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March 11, 2021

After the Build

Why not teach kids how to build an airplane? You obviously have the experience and skills. You have the tools and space. You can start a new project and share ... Read more

March 11, 2021

CFI Milestone — Chelsea Montgomery

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Milestones

As a 2020 recipient of the Elgin Wells, Jr. Starjammer CFI Scholarship, this past year I was able to complete my CFI rating. Achieving my CFI rating was one of ... Read more

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I remember being excited, nervous, and anxious the first time I got in the left seat at the controls. I knew right after takeoff that this was something I wanted. ... Read more

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.

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 18, 2021

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Kristina Ledwith

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Milestones

I recently earned my Commercial ASEL certificate in my father’s 1948 Luscombe 8E in January 2021 with the help of EAA and the United Airlines Flight Operations Pilot Scholarship.

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 11, 2021

Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect ... Read more

February 11, 2021

Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams

Learning to Fly, Milestones

I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Michelle Trobaugh

Learning to Fly, Milestones

When I first learned that I was chosen for one of the scholarships I had difficulty believing it. With the help of the scholarship, I was able to finance and ... 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 28, 2021

Making an Emergency Landing as a Student Pilot

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Ryan Majors put his training to the ultimate test during his cross-country solo flight when he had to make an emergency landing in a field.

January 21, 2021

Private Pilot Milestone — Niall Devlin

Milestones

Niall Devlin, recipient of the Richard R. Harper Memorial Scholarship, earns his wings.

January 13, 2021

1,000 Certificates Later

Homebuilding, Milestones

On Friday, December 11, 2020, I issued an Airworthiness Certificate to Gregory Rodriguez for his amateur-built American Legend AL18.

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

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