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 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 2, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning

Learning to Fly, Milestones

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, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin

Learning to Fly, Milestones

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

August 13, 2020October 17, 2025

Ray Scholars Organize Fly-Out Visit to EAA Aviation Museum

Chapters, 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, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley

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, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart

Learning to Fly, Milestones

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

July 16, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Three Generations Rich With Aviation Enthusiasm

Member Stories, 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.

July 1, 2020October 17, 2025

Chapter 952 Presents 2 Scholarships to Local Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Aleana Cricks and Wylie Howe were both presented flight training scholarships from EAA Chapter 952 to help them earn their pilot certificates and become immersed in aviation.

June 18, 2020October 16, 2025