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Ray Scholar Pays It Forward by Flying First Young Eagle

A former Young Eagle turned into a Young Eagles pilot this month after passing his private pilot checkride with the help of the Ray Aviation Scholarship program.

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Meet Jimmy Graham, EAA Young Eagles Co-Chairman

Youth & Young Eagles

Get to know NFL tight end and EAA Young Eagles co-chairman Jimmy Graham, EAA 1139302.

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

Doug Conciatu — 2,400th Young Eagle Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Doug Conciatu, EAA Lifetime 53419, of Macomb, Michigan, for flying his 2,400th Young Eagle!

September 5, 2019September 12, 2019

How Being a Ray Scholar Helped Me

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

The Ray Aviation Scholarship has helped me in ways I never imagined. This summer I worked long and hard to complete my private pilot certificate.

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

First Chapter 534 Ray Scholar Solos

Chapters, Milestones

After five active years with EAA Chapter 534’s weekly youth program following his Young Eagles flight, Mateo Colmenero, age 18, was awarded the chapter’s first $10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship in ... Read more

August 7, 2019August 21, 2019

Finding Myself Through Learning to Fly

Celebrating Women, Flying Tips, Learning to Fly, Milestones

If you had told me 365 days ago that I would be a pilot by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, I’d have thought you were crazy.

August 7, 2019August 21, 2019

Metamorphosis: Transforming From Student to Pilot

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Milestones, Why We Fly

Following my colleague’s flight training journey help me relive my own learning to fly memories.

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

Flying Musicians Hit Decade Milestone

AirVenture, Milestones

By Barbara A. Schmitz Flying Musicians is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019, all while singing the praises of pilots who perform. John Zapp, president and CEO, said the idea ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Pedaling Their Tails Off — PedalVenture Goes for Guinness World Record

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

By Kayla Floyd The PedalVenture parade took place down Celebration Way on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Ercoupe Couple Shows Spirit of AirVenture

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

By John W. Conrad When Bob and Jean Porter of Batavia, Illinois, attended their first EAA air show at Oshkosh, they didn’t have an airplane, but they had a dream. ... Read more

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Riley Speidel Flew From California to Maine in a Glider

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

By Kayla Floyd It’s a bird, it’s a plane, and well … it’s a glider. And the pilot? Well, that is 14-year-old Riley Speidel. This year at AirVenture we are ... Read more

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

17-Year-Old Volunteer Teaches Metal Work

AirVenture, Vintage, Youth & Young Eagles

By John W. Conrad If you are looking to discover how they bend those fancy curves for vintage aircraft, or if you are plagued with a problem reverse compound curve ... Read more

June 12, 2019August 21, 2019

Solo Milestone — Mallory Rhodes

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Chapter 302’s Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Mallory Rhodes who soloed on June 6 in Conroe, Texas.

June 6, 2019August 21, 2019

Numerous Ray Scholars Celebrate First Solo

Celebrating Women, Chapters, Milestones

With flying season finally in full swing for most of the country, the Ray Aviation Scholarship program is celebrating a number of first solos this week!

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

EAA Chapter 35 Changing Lives of Young Aviators

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

With help from EAA Chapter 35, San Antonio’s Southwest High School has succeeded in immersing numerous students in aviation.

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