Young Eagles & Youth Education

Help EAA Spread The Spirit of Aviation on the Day of Flight

12/12/2019 8:51:00 PM

The inaugural Day of Flight on Tuesday, December 17, is an opportunity for EAA members and aviation enthusiasts to help others experience the dream of flight. Read More

Chapter Application Now Open for Ray Aviation Scholarships

10/31/2019 2:36:00 PM

The chapter application for the 2020 Ray Aviation Scholarship program is open from now until January 31, 2020. All EAA and divisional chapters are eligible to apply for a slot in the program. Read More

Young Eagles Pilot Named Sport Class Rookie of the Year in Reno

10/10/2019 1:50:00 PM

Former Young Eagle and current Young Eagles pilot Joe Coraggio of Glendale, Arizona, was named Sport Class Rookie of the Year at the STIHL National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. Read More

EAA Creating Hands-On Build-And-Fly R/C Model Building, Flying Program

9/26/2019 3:49:00 PM

Bringing hands-on aviation activities to young people is the goal as EAA and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) unveil the new Young Eagles Build and Flyprogram to engage youth in hands-on building and flying of radio-control aircraft. Read More

60,000 Young Eagles Enrolled in Sporty's Learn to Fly Course

7/11/2019 4:36:00 PM

The EAA Young Eagles program achieved a major milestone in June, as 60,000 Young Eagles have now enrolled in Sporty's Learn to Fly Course. Read More

Ray Scholar in Missouri Passes Private Pilot Checkride

7/3/2019 9:21:00 PM

Trent McBride has passed his private pilot checkride, becoming the first of the Ray scholars to accomplish that goal. Read More

New Website Helps Boost International Young Eagles Day 2019

6/20/2019 6:24:00 PM

Hundreds of EAA chapters in the U.S. and Canada hosted events for thousands of Young Eagles on International Young Eagles Day 2019, some thanks to new software. Read More

Ray Aviation Scholarships Awarded to 23 Young Pilots

4/24/2019 11:01:00 PM

The first large group of Ray Aviation Scholarships have been awarded to 23 young people who will now be financially supported for their flight training activities and mentored by EAA chapters in their home areas. Read More

Lightspeed Aviation Foundation, Ray Scholarship Program Team Up to Benefit Young Pilots

4/4/2019 4:55:00 PM

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation is recognizing the accomplishments of EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship recipients by awarding a Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset to each recipient who solos.

EAA AirCam to Fly Young Eagles

7/21/2018 4:25:00 PM By Megan Esau, EAA Assistant Editor

A Lockwood AirCam built by EAA volunteers throughout six weeklong work sessions in 2017 is nearing its mission to give introductory flights to youths as a part of EAA’s Young Eagles program.

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