“Given the difficulties in providing the operational extras needed for youth residence camps in the current environment, it simply wasn’t possible to plan a quality Air Academy experience for young aviation enthusiasts this year,” said Ron Connolly, EAA’s museum and education director.
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AirVenture 2021 will look much different, thanks to the pandemic
The pandemic is changing a lot at EAA AirVenture 2021, including the cancellation of several events where social distancing is not possible, including the Monday night concert, the Runway 5K, and large corporate events and receptions.
Sporty’s Foundation giving tops $160,000 in 2020
Bequests were made to organizations from the Young Eagles to aviation scholarships to the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
EAA launches AeroEducate for kids 5 to 18
“AeroEducate aims to take that youthful discovery and fascination with flight into a positive direction that builds goals and fun for young people, as well as resources for their parents, teachers, and local mentors.”
When acronyms come together
When acronyms come together, it can only be good for general aviation.
Free admission to Oshkosh 2021 for kids 18 and under
“As we continue to plan for a full AirVenture fly-in in 2021, inspiring young people and giving them a first look at what’s possible in aviation is part of our mission, but it’s only achievable if they can get in the gate.”
Weathervanes fund EAA chapter’s scholarships
Proceeds from the weathervane sales go towards the chapter’s scholarships to high school student and those pursuing their private pilot certificate.
Aviation youth camps take off at Fargo Air Museum
“There are so many aspects of aviation that many people never get the chance to see up close. We want to help change that for the upcoming generation.”
Bringing the museum to you
The webinars kick off Jan. 14.