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June 29, 2023November 7, 2025

Perspective to Legacy: Navigating a Dream in the Sky

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

I take off from Burlington, Vermont’s largest airport (KBTV) on a sunny, windy day in June for my discovery flight. I look out the window of the Cessna 172 and ... Read more

June 29, 2023November 6, 2025

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

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

June 26, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 932 Build and Fly Program

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 932, located at Galt Airport in Greenwood, Illinois, recently sponsored its second Build and Fly program for 10 future aviators ages 8 through 17. Participants built their own ... Read more

June 22, 2023November 6, 2025

Soaring in Oregon

Youth Outreach

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

June 15, 2023October 29, 2025

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in ... Read more

June 1, 2023October 31, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Abigail Oleniczak

Volunteers, Youth Outreach

Abigail Oleniczak, EAA 1157455, from Wheaton, Illinois, is a seasoned AirVenture volunteer. During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, she completed her seventh year volunteering, which is quite impressive when you realize ... Read more

May 15, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 179 Ray Aviation Scholars

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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

May 4, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Steph Schulko

Volunteers, Youth Outreach

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, 2023November 6, 2025

Full STEAM Ahead!

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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

March 21, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 322 Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program Comes Full Circle

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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 16, 2023October 29, 2025

My 2022 Young Eagles Camp Experience

Chapters, Youth Outreach

My time at the Young Eagles Flight Camp was amazing. While I was on my way to the camp, I was extremely nervous. I didn’t know anyone prior and didn’t ... Read more

February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 461 Hangar Night

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 461’s Thursday evening “Hangar Night” is proving to be a popular event! We have had over 20 members, youths, and guests on several occasions, with topics and speakers ... Read more

February 2, 2023November 6, 2025

Young Eagles Milestone — John Barber

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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.

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