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October 6, 2022

Project First Flight

EAA recently paid a visit to see Lee Fischer and his Project First Flight glider trainer in action at the historic Larson Brothers Airport near Larsen, Wisconsin.

September 21, 2022September 27, 2022

From Butterfly to Fly Girl

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

It seems only fitting that Olivia Carter, EAA 1143354, excelled in the swimming pool in the butterfly. As the 2021 NCAA champion in the 200-yard version of that event, Olivia ... Read more

September 20, 2022

Ray Scholar Flies With a Hero

History, Youth & Young Eagles

Ray scholar Daniel Roberts recently had a unique opportunity: flying with a WWII vet aboard B-25 Berlin Express.

September 7, 2022September 8, 2022

The Cycle Continues

Youth & Young Eagles

How one dedicated and focused young person went from Young Eagle to Young Eagles pilot.

September 1, 2022September 8, 2022

Chapter 485 Goes All-In for Scholarships

Youth & Young Eagles

Thanks to an anonymous and extremely generous donor, an EAA chapter in Florida was able to award three additional $10,000 scholarships in addition to this year’s Ray Scholarship.

August 23, 2022September 9, 2022

Florida’s Chapter 1551 Celebrates International Young Eagles Day

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Thanks to weather that turned out better than the somewhat pessimistic forecast, EAA Chapter 1551 of Apopka, Florida, managed to fly 11 Young Eagles on International Young Eagles Day.

August 16, 2022September 9, 2022

A Young Eagles Milestone for Chapter 430

Youth & Young Eagles

On July 16, EAA Chapter 430 of Sequim, Washington, held a Young Eagles rally at Sequim Valley Airport. During that rally, the chapter flew its 4,000th Young Eagle.

August 10, 2022September 9, 2022

Northern California EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Gathering

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

A group of Ray scholars from the Sacramento, California, area recently met up to socialize, network, and learn more about a variety of aviation opportunities.

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Side by Side

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

Father Mike Rath, of Spearfish, South Dakota, flew his Waco Classic biplane into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Saturday, alongside with his two sons flying a Cessna 140, piloted by 17-year-old ... Read more

July 29, 2022

Persistence Pays Off

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

At the age of 17, Cadence Bomgardner has an aviation résumé that would make some folks green with envy.

July 28, 2022

Teen Pilot From Georgia Lands at AirVenture

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

Taking a busy lifestyle to the next level is Benson Milam, a 17-year-old private pilot from Calhoun, Georgia.

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Young Eagles Program Changes Lives

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

After becoming the 2 millionth person to receive a Young Eagles flight, Jodie Gawthrop earned her wings at 18 and became an A&P mechanic.

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022

Oh, the Places You Will Go … in STEM!

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Twenty years after my first flight, I can see how the Young Eagles program opened doors for me both personally and professionally in STEM.

July 7, 2022

Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Ainsley Busenbark, EAA 1293707, completed her private pilot checkride in June of this year.

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

Checkride Milestone — John Barber

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

17-year-old Ray scholar John Barber completed his checkride on June 22, officially becoming the first 2022 scholar to complete training and earn their certificate.

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