Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger

Milestones

On December 17, 2021, I officially became a pilot. Fittingly, it was the 118th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight of a powered airplane. I have a personal ... Read more

January 5, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — Douglas Conciatu

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

For nearly 30 years, Douglas Conciatu, EAA Lifetime 53419, has been an active member of EAA, flying Young Eagles every year, mostly from his home airport in Ray, Michigan. He ... Read more

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Bits and Pieces: Milestone — EAA Chapter 63’s Ray Scholar Is a Pilot!

Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 63’s first Ray scholar, Megan Lokstet, on earning her pilot license!

December 16, 2021

EAA Chapter 501 Hosts Second Young Eagles Workshop

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

A look inside the recent Young Eagles Workshop hosted by EAA Chapter 501 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey.

December 16, 2021

Utah’s Chapter 23 Flies 11,000th Young Eagle on 9-11 National Day of Service

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

In support of the National Day of Service, and in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, Utah’s EAA Chapter 23 held a Young Eagles ... Read more

December 15, 2021

Solo Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 677’s Ray scholar, Ainsley Busenbark, who soloed on Monday, December 13!

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Solo Milestone — Jake Marchese

Learning to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Jake landed an airplane for the first time at age 13 on July 1, 2019. Last week he turned 16 and on October 30 the weather allowed him to experience ... Read more

November 9, 2021

A Successful First Young Eagles Workshop for Chapter 54!

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Great weather, eight enthusiastic kids, and multiple chapter volunteers came together Saturday, September 18, for EAA Chapter 54’s first Young Eagles Workshop.

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

A Very Special Checklist

Youth & Young Eagles

When Al Taylor of EAA Chapter 931 in Friendship, Wisconsin, took two Young Eagles on a recent flight, one of them had a very important question to ask.

September 28, 2021

Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

18-year-old Nick Baker became a commercial pilot one day, and a CFI the next.

September 22, 2021

Solo Milestone — Finley Taylor

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations goes out to Finley, who soloed not one, but four airplanes on September 6!

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

Solo Milestone: Megan Lokstet

Learning to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones

On August 2, 2021, EAA Chapter 63’s Ray Scholar, Megan Lokstet, achieved every pilot’s coveted milestone, her first solo.

September 7, 2021

My Own Little Business: Echo Foxtrot Aircraft Washing

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

If you are ever flying down into the Annapolis Valley, consider the services of Echo Foxtrot Aircraft Washing in making your airplane all squeaky clean again.

August 26, 2021