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July 30, 2023

Kids’ Activities Continue to Take Flight

An EAA program tailored to K-12 youths that has flight education materials, STEM activities, involvement within a local EAA chapter, career exploration, and much more, can be found at AeroEducate.org.

July 28, 2023

From South Carolina to Oshkosh by Ultralight

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth & Young Eagles

After 42 short hops in six days, 14-year-old Alina Scott made her first trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh all the way from South Carolina in her Aerolite 103 ultralight!

July 18, 2023

Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate!

July 18, 2023

EAA Chapter 1328 Awards First Ray Aviation Scholar

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

The North Vernon, Indiana, chapter recently presented their first Ray Aviation scholar with his scholarship.

July 18, 2023

International Young Eagles Day: EAA Chapter 322, Johannesburg, South Africa

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 322 had planned its annual convention fly-in for the weekend of June 9-11, which happened to coincide with International Young Eagles Day on June 10 — what a ... Read more

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 724 in Merritt Island, Florida, recently held a Young Eagles event for nine very special Young Eagles.

June 22, 2023

Soaring in Oregon

Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1567’s 16-year-old Jonathan Hart, EAA 1436375, recently flew 11 Young Eagles in a glider.

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

EAA Chapter 179 Ray Aviation Scholars

Youth & Young Eagles

An update on a pair of Ray scholars from Albuquerque-based Chapter 179.

May 4, 2023May 9, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Steph Schulko

Volunteers, Youth & Young Eagles

Steph Schulko, EAA 719052, spent more than 15 years as EAA Chapter 18’s Young Eagles coordinator. After working hard to help local children, Steph was honored as a 2022 Young ... Read more

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Full STEAM Ahead!

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum outside the Navy base at Patuxent River, Maryland held their annual STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) event on March 11, 2023.

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

The members of EAA Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, on March 18.

March 21, 2023March 22, 2023

EAA Chapter 322 Young Eagles Rally

Youth & Young Eagles

There was great excitement, not only amongst the children, but also amongst our pilots, marshals, and admin crew as our first Young Eagles Day since the COVID pandemic approached.

March 8, 2023

EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program Comes Full Circle

Youth & Young Eagles

When EAA Chapter 91 concluded its 2022 Young Eagles season on October 15, it had an interesting occurrence, with two former Young Eagles flying current Young Eagles for the first ... Read more

February 2, 2023

Young Eagles Milestone — John Barber

Youth & Young Eagles

John Barber, EAA 1240641, flew his first Young Eagle on January 29! John is the fifth Ray scholar in EAA Chapter 677 to reach this milestone.

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

From Young Eagle to the Air Force

Youth & Young Eagles

One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy

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