Long before the current shortages of pilots, mechanics, and other related positions in the aviation industry, officials with Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 set out to introduce young people to aviation. Based at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida, the chapter’s youth program began informally about five years ago with the Boy Scouts. For a […]
EAA chapter awards $10,000 flight training scholarship
Mateo hopes to be an airline pilot one day.
Aging pilots, aging airplanes
The average age of a general aviation aircraft is 50 years old.
Flying club helps local EAA chapter
The Villages Flying Club, made up of pilots and aviation enthusiasts who live in The Villages, Florida, recently made a sizable cash donation to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 of Leesburg, Florida. The members of The Villages Flying Club wanted to recognize EAA Chapter 534 for the job they are doing promoting general aviation to […]
EAA chapter offers a free Flying Start
A Florida EAA chapter is offering a free flying start to those who always wanted to learn how to fly.
Seaplane pilots get a jump start on SUN ‘n FUN
Seaplane bingo, a flying scavenger hunt, and an airplane beauty pageant were just some of the activities at this year’s Seaplane-A-Palooza.
Seaplane-A-Palooza prepares for takeoff
Seaplane-A-Palooza will feature exhibitors, flying contests, seaplane bingo, and a seaplane beauty contest.
Scouts work on their aviation merit badge during Young Eagles event
A recent Young Eagles rally helped Boy Scouts earn a new badge.
Splashing in at Bowden’s Landing
The annual seaplane splash-in at Bowden’s Landing in Florida was opened to all seaplanes this year.