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June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

Solo Milestone — Lorance Morrison

Congratulations Lorance Morrison, EAA 1288214, who soloed on February 5, 2019, in his family’s Cessna 172 XP in Michigan.

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

Solo Milestone — Brendan Grahn

Milestones

Congratulations to 24-year-old Brendan Grahn, EAA 1302295, for soloing in a 1969 Piper Cherokee!

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019

The Eaglet Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators

Ultralights, Youth & Young Eagles

Ronald Stokes, EAA 250174, is doing his part in keeping aviation alive by teaching young kids about aviation with a little help from his friend, the Eaglet.

May 22, 2019August 21, 2019

Rachel Broom — Graduation Milestone

Celebrating Women, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

It all started with a Young Eagles flight.

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

EAA’s The Green Dot — Lakeland Aero Club President Mike Zidziunas

Podcast, Youth & Young Eagles

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Lakeland Aero Club President Mike Zidziunas to discuss his work with young people, how to missionize chapter events ... Read more

May 14, 2019

Graham Robertson — Solo Milestone

Milestones

Congratulations to Graham Robertson who soloed in his uncle’s Cessna 172 on Tuesday, April 23.

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Ryan Elliott — Solo Milestone

Milestones

Congratulations to Ryan Elliott on his first solo in a powered aircraft!

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Ben Templeton — Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

The only thing better than soloing an airplane on your 16th birthday is soloing two airplanes.

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019

Watching Stratolaunch Make History

Milestones

It’s dawn in the desert. In the gray early morning light Stratolaunch, the largest airplane ever built, hulks silently at the opposite end of the 12,503-by 200-foot runway.

April 17, 2019August 21, 2019

Dorinda Morpeth — 300th Young Eagle Milestone

Celebrating Women, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Dorinda Morpeth, who flew her 300th Young Eagle on March 30!

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

A Very Special Young Eagle

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Jeff Seaborn, EAA 793688, recalls a very special Young Eagles flight he gave last year.

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Corey Fryman — Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Corey Fryman for becoming the first participant in EAA’s Ray Scholars program to solo on Wednesday, March 27.

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Ryan Sundsmo — Solo Milestone

Milestones

Ryan Sundsmo has large dreams, soloing is just the beginning.

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

Connor Privitt — Solo and Private Pilot’s Certificate Milestone

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Connor Privitt on his solo flight and for earning his private pilot’s certificate!

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019

Family Flight Fest 2019

EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

Family Flight Fest 2019 was a blast for visiting families and volunteers alike, as the EAA Aviation Museum’s younger visitors got to enjoy activities such as assembling various kinds of ... Read more

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