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August 10, 2022October 29, 2025

Northern California EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Gathering

Chapters, Youth Outreach

A group of Ray scholars from the Sacramento, California, area recently met up to socialize, network, and learn more about a variety of aviation opportunities.

August 3, 2022October 31, 2025

Side by Side

AirVenture, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Father Mike Rath, of Spearfish, South Dakota, flew his Waco Classic biplane into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Saturday, alongside with his two sons flying a Cessna 140, piloted by 17-year-old ... Read more

July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Persistence Pays Off

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

At the age of 17, Cadence Bomgardner has an aviation résumé that would make some folks green with envy.

July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Toolbox Saga Ends With Happy Campers

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

The Steger family, of Prescott, Wisconsin, had their EAA AirVenture Oshkosh visit all planned out.

July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

Teen Pilot From Georgia Lands at AirVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Taking a busy lifestyle to the next level is Benson Milam, a 17-year-old private pilot from Calhoun, Georgia.

July 27, 2022October 31, 2025

Young Eagles Program Changes Lives

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

After becoming the 2 millionth person to receive a Young Eagles flight, Jodie Gawthrop earned her wings at 18 and became an A&P mechanic.

July 24, 2022November 6, 2025

Oh, the Places You Will Go … in STEM!

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Twenty years after my first flight, I can see how the Young Eagles program opened doors for me both personally and professionally in STEM.

July 7, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Ainsley Busenbark, EAA 1293707, completed her private pilot checkride in June of this year.

July 7, 2022October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — John Barber

Milestones, Youth Outreach

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!

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