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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

June 12, 2017November 6, 2025

From RC to ATC

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

For many EAAers, an interest in general aviation is in their blood. Mario Rosales, however, developed a fascination on his own at a young age.

June 6, 2017November 6, 2025

International Young Eagles Day is June 10

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

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, 2017November 6, 2025

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

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

May 31, 2017November 6, 2025

Ireland Chapter Inspires Future Pilots

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1597 flew 13 young women in one day.

May 28, 2017November 6, 2025

The Magic of Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

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

May 24, 2017November 6, 2025

The First 11

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

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

May 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Unlocking the World of Flight

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

A first flight in an airplane can become the key to unlocking the airport gates and pursuing an aviation passion.

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