What’s the best way to get kids excited about aviation? Combine pizza and planes, like they do at EAA Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida.
Experimental Aircraft Association
Do they really want to hear from us?
The juxtaposition of the Piper AD story and the story that followed put a smile on my face.
Space-related content added to EAA AeroEducate
The agreement with Sierra Space provides EAA AeroEducate with an expert to help create new space-focused activities for the K-12 students who use the platform.
Video: Stinsons on display
Smitty Smith, the man behind the website Fun Places to Fly, recently posted a new video capturing two Stinsons flying in to a gathering of EAA Chapter 1246 in McKinney, Texas.
Never fly a kid in your airplane
Unless he or she is signed up in a formal program that can give follow-up resources and support.
Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Along with AirVenture admissions, other items available for advance purchase include camping credentials, auto parking passes, and Aviator Club tickets (both North and South locations), as well as B-25 and Ford Tri-Motor flights.
EAA Homebuilders Week returns in January
“The 2024 edition of Homebuilders Week was another record-breaking year, with more than 22,000 people attending webinars during the week,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s director of chapters and homebuilt community manager. “The homebuilt community continues to be active, and this event has proven to be a valuable resource for new and experienced builders.”
STEM Flights and EAA join forces
Under the new agreement, STEM Flights students will have the opportunity to enroll in AeroEducate programs, and qualifying AeroEducate students will have the opportunity to take a flight with STEM Flights.
EAA VP receives Friend of Safety Award
Elliott received the FAA award for his involvement in multiple safety initiatives that included chairing the FAA’s General Aviation Joint Safety Committee, as well as his work on behalf of homebuilt aircraft, warbirds, and air show operations, according to EAA officials.