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May 23, 2019October 29, 2025

The Eaglet Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators

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, 2019October 28, 2025

Rachel Broom — Graduation Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

It all started with a Young Eagles flight.

May 22, 2019October 31, 2025

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

Podcast, Youth Outreach

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

April 17, 2019October 28, 2025

Dorinda Morpeth — 300th Young Eagle Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

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 Outreach

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 Outreach

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

March 7, 2019October 20, 2025

Family Flight Fest 2019

EAA Museum, Youth Outreach

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

February 27, 2019October 29, 2025

Why I Fly Young Eagles

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

On June 28, 2010, I gave a Young Eagles ride. I probably gave more than one Young Eagles ride that day, but it was eight years ago and I don’t ... Read more

February 20, 2019October 28, 2025

Build an Airplane and the Girl Scouts Will Help

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1536, the only active EAA chapter on the Delmarva Peninsula in Delaware, has an active Young Eagles program.

February 6, 2019November 6, 2025

Candler Field Youth Aviation Program Develops Pilot/Mechanic

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Jacob was a high school junior with no idea what he wanted to do after high school. It did not take long for the Youth Aviation Program and its mentors ... Read more

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Logan Yoon — Solo Milestone

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Logan Yoon on his first solo flight in a Cessna 172.

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Gabe White — Solo Milestone

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to 16-year-old Gabe White on his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee last month.

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Switching Seats, From Young Eagle to Young Eagle Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Matthew Tortorell’s Young Eagles flight three years ago changed his life and drove him to become a pilot, and he returned the favor in November by giving his first Young ... Read more

December 6, 2018November 6, 2025

Professional Pilots of Tomorrow Assists in Guiding Future Pilots

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Professional Pilots of Tomorrow helped Alex Zenni, a young pilot with dreams of flying for a living, in his search for career options.

November 29, 2018November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 1572 Hosts Special Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1572 hosted 70 children in Lima, Peru, for a special Young Eagles event in July that was captured in video form.

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