Officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Ray Aviation Scholarship program report that 500 scholarship recipients have completed flight training and earned their pilot certificates.
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A Young Eagle pays it forward
Luke Nunez was a Young Eagle two years ago. Now the private pilot is paying it forward as a pilot for Young Eagles flights.
EAA aims to inspire future pilots with Learn to Fly Week
Learn to Fly Week returns May 13-18, 2024, with 15 free webinars. New topics for 2024 include getting started with helicopters, aircraft options for flight training, and training with FAA-approved flight simulators. All webinars are free to attend, but online pre-registration is required, according to EAA officials.
Tri-Motor tour brings historic flight opportunities across the nation in 2024
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ford Tri-Motor tour takes off April 4 in New Mexico.
Double the fun
A dozen Young Eagles got a pleasant surprise during a recent rally when they had the opportunity to fly in general aviation airplanes, as well as a helicopter.
Get ready for flying season with free webinars
The Experimental Aircraft Association has a slate of free webinars in February and March designed to get general aviation pilots ready for flying season.
EAA Education Center helps expand dreams of flight
“Approximately five years ago, this was merely a dream to create a place where young people could be inspired by the world of flight, while current pilots could build their existing skills,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Having now seen what has occurred here in just 18 months, we know what the support of those who believed in the dream has created, expanding the possibilities for people of all ages within EAA’s aviation community based here at Oshkosh.”
EAA Virtual Ultralight Days return in February
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Virtual Ultralight Days returns for a third year Feb. 20-22, 2024, with three days of free webinars focused on the lighter side of aviation.
EAA issues guide for those wanting to comment on LSA proposal
EAA has been promoting the MOSAIC concept for a decade as a natural evolution in the safe flying history demonstrated by sport pilots and light-sport aircraft over the past 20 years. MOSAIC would replace the current arbitrary gross weight limit in favor of performance standards and would allow thousands of sport pilots to continue flying familiar aircraft. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2024.