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June 6, 2017June 7, 2017

International Young Eagles Day is June 10

June is the most important month for Young Eagles as anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Young Eagles flights are conducted, depending on the weather.

June 6, 2017

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Sometimes love of aviation skips a generation, which is exactly how 18-year-old Tyler Barry got the flying bug.

June 2, 2017June 22, 2017

Danielle Olson – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to 16-year-old Danielle Olson, EAA 784715, who soloed Memorial Day weekend after nearly lifelong preparation for the moment. Danielle’s aviation journey began with a flight at just 5 weeks ... Read more

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

Ireland Chapter Inspires Future Pilots

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1597 flew 13 young women in one day.

May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

The Magic of Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Ben Bushnell shares how Young Eagles lit a passion for aviation in his life.

May 24, 2017May 23, 2017

The First 11

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Karl Garman, EAA Lifetime 397981, was one of the first Young Eagles to receive a flight when the program kicked off in 1992.

May 22, 2017June 22, 2017

Brian Jones – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Brian Jones, EAA 1216827, soloed April 9 after being inspired to pursue his pilot certificate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

May 16, 2017May 18, 2017

Overcoming Obstacles

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Since Minjae Kim fell in love with with aviation in third grade, he made it his mission to learn English so he could become a pilot.

May 15, 2017

Sophia Shay – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Young Eagle and EAA volunteer Sophia Shay, EAA 292424, recently completed her first solo on her 16th birthday.

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

A Look Back – EAA’s Young Eagles Launch Press Conference

Youth & Young Eagles

On May 13, 1992, EAA launched the Young Eagles program with a goal of flying 1 million Young Eagles by 2003. As of this day in 2017, 25 years later, ... Read more

May 10, 2017June 22, 2017

Jack Maechtle – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to 18-year-old Jack Maechtle, EAA 1120742, who transitioned from sport pilot to private pilot on May 2.

May 10, 2017May 11, 2017

Millennials in Action: Chapter 1342 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

When EAA Chapter 1342 first formed at the University of North Dakota, its number one goal was to share aviation with local youth through Young Eagles.

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

Gearing Up for my Glider Solo

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Ryan Elliott, son of EAA staffer Sean Elliott, EAA 520528, recounts accomplishing his first glider solo May 1.

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

Spread the Word

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Growing up in Tampa, Florida, Judd Hill’s earliest experiences with aviation were with the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo in nearby Lakeland, which is where he eventually received ... Read more

May 3, 2017May 2, 2017

Overcoming Fear

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA’s Young Eagles program helped Brandon Brown, EAA 1229004, overcome fears and set career goals.

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