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August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Side by Side

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.

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Paying It Forward

Youth & Young Eagles

A former Young Eagle is working to inspire the next generation a decade after an introductory flight inspired him.

June 24, 2022

How Do You Become a Pilot?

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Choose your parents wisely

June 24, 2022

Ottawa Hosts Epic Young Eagles Event

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 245 held its first Young Eagles event of 2022 on May 29, and it was a HUGE success

June 6, 2022

EAA Chapter 63 Selects 2022 Ray Scholars

Bits and Pieces, Youth & Young Eagles

Chapter 63 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, recently awarded Ray Scholarships to two more young people looking to pursue a career in aviation.

June 2, 2022June 20, 2022

Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate.

May 26, 2022

EAA Chapter 36 Flies 7,000th Young Eagle

Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, Maryland, recently reached a momentous milestone, flying its 7,000th Young Eagle during a Young Eagles rally on Saturday, May 14!

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg

Chapters, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

On April 16, 2021, EAA Chapter 501’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship was awarded to Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108. On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a ... Read more

May 12, 2022June 20, 2022

A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

After my Young Eagles flight, I fell in love with aviation. Now I’m about to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and start pilot training.

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