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October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

A&P Milestone — Tyler Ballentine

Milestones

Congratulations to Tyler Ballentine on earning his A&P certificate!

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Youth Aircraft Building Project Teaches Skills, Enthusiasm

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Having worked in the airline industry for decades, EAA member John Cronin saw firsthand the decline in younger generations’ involvement and pursuit of aviation as a career choice or hobby. ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight — Mark Kolesar

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

With more than 875 Young Eagles flights under his belt, it’s safe to say that Mark Kolesar, EAA Lifetime 294238, is heavily invested in EAA’s success as an organization, particularly ... Read more

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

What’s in a Name?

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

An EAA member in Sandpoint, Idaho, gave a Young Eagles flight to someone who seemed destined for it.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

A Bright Future for Aviation

Homebuilding, Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

How one high school is keeping The Spirit of Aviation alive.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Ben Hausch

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations Ben Hausch, EAA 1381716, on recently passing his private pilot checkride on August 6!

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate!

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

From Young Eagles Enthusiast to a Young Eagles Program Coordinator

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations Matt Steward, EAA 1027069, on becoming EAA Chapter 671’s Young Eagles Program Coordinator!

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 105 Ray Scholar recipient Alexander Patrushin, EAA 1262553, on passing his private pilot checkride!

August 13, 2020August 14, 2020

Ray Scholars Organize Fly-Out Visit to EAA Aviation Museum

Chapters, EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

A group of five Ray Scholars from around the Midwest organized a fly-in to Wittman Regional Airport this week to visit the EAA Aviation Museum and continue to bond over ... Read more

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

West Michigan Aviation Academy Students Finish Flight Training

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

When the high school closed down in April to comply with Governor Whitmer’s executive order regarding COVID-19, staff put their heads together to find a way to help seniors who ... Read more

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley

Chapters, Learning to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and EAA Chapter 677’s Ray Scholar recipient, for passing his private pilot checkride on July 10!

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The Power of a Cub

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Seven-year-old Tayten Rentfrow didn’t just want to go for a ride in his uncle’s Cub — he wanted to start learning to fly.

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart

Learning to Fly, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Kaylin Hart, EAA Chapter 932’s Ed Moricoli Memorial Flight Training Scholarship recipient, on passing her checkride.

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Solo Milestone — Three Generations Rich With Aviation Enthusiasm

Learning to Fly, Milestones

On July 2, 21-year-old Mac Copeland took another step toward joining the ranks of two generations of pilots before him by successfully soloing in a Cessna 172.

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