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

December 17, 2020

A Thank You From a Ray Scholar

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

After catching the flying bug at age nine, William McCarthy progressed from Young Eagle to Ray Scholar to private pilot, and he’d like to thank some of the folks who ... Read more

December 10, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting ... 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

Solo Milestone — Jennifer Miller

Learning to Fly, Milestones

Perhaps Jennifer was always meant to become a pilot. She had the interest, she just needed someone to help ignite that spark.

December 3, 2020

Instrument Milestone — Serena Kamps

Milestones

It’s been slightly more than seven years since I obtained my private pilot’s license. I always knew I wanted to continue my training beyond that and the instrument rating was ... Read more

December 3, 2020