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July 18, 2023

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

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

November 29, 2022December 2, 2022

A Whole New World

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides the latest update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy.

November 8, 2022November 10, 2022

A Young Eagle and an Aging Hawk

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

With a little bit of scheming, I was able to arrange for my grandson to take his Young Eagles flight in an airplane that I had a strong personal connection ... Read more

November 3, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — Chris St. Germain

Volunteers, Youth & Young Eagles

Chris St. Germain, EAA 443948, has been a part of EAA Chapter 91’s Young Eagles program since the beginning. From flying Young Eagles to working as the chapter coordinator, Chris ... Read more

November 3, 2022

EAA Chapter 2 Reaches New Young Eagles Milestone

Youth & Young Eagles

An EAA chapter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, flew its 11,000th Young Eagle during a rally in August.

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