March 14, 2017November 6, 2025

For Young Eagle, Passion Plus Encouragement Led to Career in Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. For ... Read more

March 10, 2017October 17, 2025

2 Millionth Young Eagle Solos

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Many congratulations to EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle, Jodie Gawthrop, EAA 1108302, who completed her first solo on March 9, less than a year after her flight with former Young ... Read more

March 8, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagle Pursues CFI Certificate

Milestones, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. By ... Read more

March 1, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagles Program Ignites Passion for Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. Twenty-year-old ... Read more

February 24, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle Overcomes Fear of Heights to Fly

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. February ... Read more

February 20, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagles Helped Airman Get His Wings

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. February ... Read more

February 10, 2017November 6, 2025

New Pilot Flies Young Eagles One Year After His First Ride

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program.  February ... Read more

February 8, 2017November 6, 2025

Nolan Hart – Private Pilot Milestone

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

February 8, 2017 – Congratulations to 17-year-old Nolan Hart, EAA 1139352, who successfully completed his checkride and became a private pilot on January 14. “Lifting off the ground for the ... Read more

February 3, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle, EAA Staff Member Comes Full Circle

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. David ... Read more

February 2, 2017November 6, 2025

Brandon Brown – Commercial Rating Written Exam Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to 18-year-old Brandon Brown, EAA 1229004, who in the past year alone has earned his instrument rating, a commercial drone pilot license, and began working on his commercial rating. ... Read more

January 5, 2017October 16, 2025

Texas Aerospace Engineering Students Building an RV-12

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

December 14, 2016 -Twenty-four high school students in Georgetown, Texas, are getting the opportunity to experience homebuilding firsthand thanks to the efforts of members of the local aviation community including ... Read more

December 29, 2016November 5, 2025

Declan Steinke – Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

December 29, 2016 – Congratulations to 16-year-old Declan Steinke, EAA 1112757, who soloed November 15 in the RV-12 Falcon 1 he helped build. Declan received his first Young Eagles flight two ... Read more

December 21, 2016October 17, 2025

Congratulations Lt. Col. Kenneth Sines!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

December 21, 2016 – Congratulations to Lt. Col. Kenneth Sines, EAA 453045, who flew his 1,800th Young Eagle at Chapter 677’s November 26 Young Eagles rally. Ken is heavily involved in ... Read more

December 15, 2016November 5, 2025

Three Solos, One day

Member Stories, Milestones, Warbirds, Youth Outreach

December 15, 2016 – When he turned 16 on December 1, Tom Tippin had the opportunity to do something many aviators only dream of: He soloed a Piper J-3 Cub, ... Read more

December 1, 2016October 16, 2025

From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Owen Leipelt, EAA 1102131, EAA Chapter 62 Vice President December 1, 2016 – In 2013, when I was 13 years old, I took my first Young Eagles flight with ... Read more