EAA is searching for a special young person to join Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham for a milestone: The 2.5 millionth Young Eagle flight at AirVenture 2026.
Experimental Aircraft Associaiton
The Final Push to 2.5 Million Young Eagles
The program is within 25,000 Young Eagles of reaching its goal of 2.5 million kids flown by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.
Student Built Electric-Powered Xenos Makes First Flight
“We should be able to fly forever for free.”
Oshkosh 2026 to Feature Public Benefit Flying
In 2025, more than 1,500 pilots registered at Oshkosh to become part of public benefit flying, whether that is bringing relief supplies to disaster-stricken areas, flying cancer patients to their appointments, or even moving rescue animals across the country.
Young Eagles flights top 50,000 in last year
The flights were flown by 4,250 volunteer pilots, including 970 pilots who flew a Young Eagle for the first time, according to EAA officials.
EAA youth programs reach thousands
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reports that more than 8,000 kids participated in the organization’s youth programs between Nov. 1, 2024, and Oct. 31, 2025.
Experts offer tips and more during Homebuilders Week
Aircraft builders can sharpen their skills or learn new ones as the Experimental Aircraft Association brings back its Homebuilders Week series of free online webinars Jan. 26-30, 2026.
The Flying Bulls to make only U.S. appearance at Oshkosh
The airplanes showcased will be a Douglas DC-6B and a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, each of which have fascinating stories behind their discovery and restoration, according to EAA officials.
Tickets now on sale for 2026 Oshkosh
“We wanted to ensure that advance tickets are available for those who enjoy giving AirVenture tickets as holiday gifts.”