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July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

Teen-Built Airplane Takes Flight to AirVenture

Joan and Bob Zaleski started the Naples Youth Aviation Project (NYAP) out of Naples, Florida, to help local youths further their aviation careers.

July 29, 2023October 31, 2025

Siblings Set Sequential Solo World Records

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

Mack and Zara Rutherford aren’t just your typical sibling duo. These two set out to accomplish bold endeavors and ended up with an adventure that placed them in record books.

July 28, 2023October 29, 2025

From South Carolina to Oshkosh by Ultralight

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth Outreach

After 42 short hops in six days, 14-year-old Alina Scott made her first trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh all the way from South Carolina in her Aerolite 103 ultralight!

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Project First Flight Makes Flying Dreams Come True

AirVenture, Ultralights, Youth Outreach

Project first flight is intended to fulfill the dream of flying for those who may not achieve it otherwise.

July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1328 Awards First Ray Aviation Scholar

Chapters, Youth Outreach

The North Vernon, Indiana, chapter recently presented their first Ray Aviation scholar with his scholarship.

July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

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

Chapters, Youth Outreach

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, 2023November 7, 2025

Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides!

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

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