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August 17, 2017November 6, 2025

Braden Holman – Solo Milestone

Congratulations to Braden Holman, EAA 1134015, who soloed in a Cessna 150 and RV-9A in addition to earning his driver’s license on his 16th birthday, August 2. Braden said he ... Read more

August 3, 2017November 6, 2025

Chapter 1358 Sponsors Young Eagle’s Trip to Aviation Camp

Chapters, Youth Outreach

For the past seven years, EAA Chapter 1358 has made Young Eagles its main focus.

July 29, 2017November 3, 2025

Flying Group Sends Australian Brothers to AirVenture

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Brothers Rob and Will Matthews developed a strong passion for aviation and community at a young age. In July 2016, a group of local pilots decided to reward their passion ... Read more

July 28, 2017November 3, 2025

A Brother’s Love Gives ‘Wings to Autism’

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Sixteen-year-old Blake Deaton got a P-51 Mustang ride at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, which fulfilled a promise he was given when he achieved Eagle Scout status. As exciting as that ... Read more

July 17, 2017November 6, 2025

The Impossible is Possible

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

“These experiences stick with the kids in more ways than we realize.”

July 9, 2017November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Young Eagle Coordinator

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Unlike many pilots and aviation enthusiasts, Joey Schimnich didn’t fall in love with flight after his first airplane ride.

July 3, 2017November 6, 2025

High School Pilot

Youth Outreach

A Young Eagle prepares for his aviation future.

June 27, 2017October 17, 2025

Sometimes It’s About More Than Flying

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When flying helps build character and commitment.

June 25, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Helps a Young Eagle Achieve Her Dream

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

“Walking into Chapter 790 was like hitting the lottery for a kid.”

June 22, 2017November 6, 2025

Henry Scott – Powered Paraglider Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Twelve-year-old Henry Scott makes his first powered paraglider solo!

June 21, 2017October 17, 2025

The Tuskegee Eagles of St. Joseph, Missouri

Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Sharing aviation and homebuilding with underprivileged youth.

June 20, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle Following in His Family’s Footsteps

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Although he had a strong family connection to aviation, Alex said it was his Young Eagles ride that really fortified his desire to follow in his parents’ footsteps.

June 15, 2017November 3, 2025

Students Get Involved With Aviation and STEM Through Teen Builds

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Each year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, space is set aside for the teen-build projects area, a space for student-built aircraft to be displayed proudly. Some of these projects are accomplished ... Read more

June 15, 2017November 6, 2025

Chapter 186 Flies 131 Young Eagles at Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

For most of the youth, it was their first time in a general aviation aircraft.

June 15, 2017November 6, 2025

An Inside Look at International Young Eagles Day 2017

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Get a closer look at some of the Young Eagles flights that happened in Oshkosh on Saturday, June 10 during a windy International Young Eagles Day 2017 with this video ... Read more

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