March 23, 2017June 22, 2017

Rich Largent – 1,300th Young Eagle Flight Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations and thank you to Chapter 939 President Rich Largent, EAA 512497, who recently flew his 1,300th Young Eagle, 20 years after he began flying for the program in 1997. ... Read more

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

Family Flight Fest Fun

EAA Museum, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

It was a record setting year with 1,678 people visiting the EAA Aviation Museum for Family Flight Fest 2017 March 18-19. Visitors got to see and do a little bit ... Read more

March 23, 2017March 27, 2017

Fourth-Generation Pilot Thanks Young Eagles Program

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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 19, 2017March 23, 2017

Flying Young Eagles

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

By Joel Hargis, EAA 1074421 Three and a half years ago I was asked to join EAA Chapter 534 at the local airport, Leesburg International Airport, in Central Florida (KLEE). The ... Read more

March 16, 2017October 17, 2025

EAA Young Eagles – 2 Million and Counting

Youth & Young Eagles

Ride along with Phillips 66 as they celebrate 2 million Young Eagles at AirVenture 2016. Volunteers pass on the joy of flight to youth and we thank the pilots who ... Read more

March 16, 2017June 22, 2017

Edward L. Hasch Jr. – Master Mechanic Award Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Edward L. Hasch Jr., EAA 237979, who was presented with the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award on March 8 at the Nashville FSDO. Ed spent 46 years ... Read more

March 15, 2017March 14, 2017

Fáilte (Welcome), Chapter 1597!

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Recently-formed EAA Chapter 1597 in Limerick, Ireland, has more than The Spirit of Aviation bringing life and vibrancy to the group — it also has great Irish craic (Gaelic for ... Read more

March 14, 2017March 27, 2017

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

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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 & Young Eagles

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 9, 2017March 9, 2017

Searey Solo Around the World

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Michael Smith, EAA 1001669, of Williamstown in Victoria, Australia, recently finished a flight that most of us could only dream about: a trip around the world in his Searey named ... Read more

March 8, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagle Pursues CFI Certificate

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

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 & Young Eagles

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, 2017February 28, 2017

Young Eagle Overcomes Fear of Heights to Fly

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

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 & Young Eagles

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, 2017February 22, 2017

New Pilot Flies Young Eagles One Year After His First Ride

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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