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Leave A Lasting Aviation Legacy
October 17, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
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What is EAA First Wing?
A planned gift to EAA Aviation Foundation is a great way to provide valuable and perpetual support to the association. Those who notify EAA Aviation Foundation of their intention of leaving a gift of at least $10,000 from their estate to the association become eligible for recognition as a member of the EAA First Wing Society.
Those who give $20,000 or more can create a named fund within the EAA Aviation Foundation where distributions from the fund will always bear the name of the donor. This is a great way to create a family legacy or to honor someone.
What is EAA First Wing?
A planned gift to EAA Aviation Foundation is a great way to provide valuable and perpetual support to the association. Those who notify EAA Aviation Foundation of their intention of leaving a gift of at least $10,000 form their estate to the association become eligible for recognition as a member of the EAA First Wing Society.
Those who give $20,000 or more can create a named fund within the EAA Aviation Foundation where distributions from the fund will always bear the name of the donor. This is a great way to create a family legacy or to honor someone.
Why Contribute to First Wing?
EAA members who want to help preserve a heritage of aviation often choose to make a commitment to the EAA Aviation Foundation through current giving or through an estate gift. Established in 1962, the foundation's sole purpose is to provide support to further the association's mission; to grow participation in aviation. The foundation continues to remain a strong partner and transformational gifts will ensure the on-going success of EAA and the programs and individuals directly impacted by it.
Why Contribute to First Wing?
EAA members who want to help preserve a heritage of aviation often choose to make a commitment to the EAA Aviation Foundation through current giving or through an estate gift. Established in 1962, the foundation's sole purpose is to provide support to further the association's mission; to grow participation in aviation. The foundation continues to remain a strong partner and transformational gifts will ensure the on-going success of EAA and the programs and individuals directly impacted by it.
What Do Contributions Support?
Youth Aviation Education
EAA is a vibrant and growing aviation community - -one that starts with engaging the next generation. To bring more young people to general aviation as a hobby or a future career path, EAA provides STEM education through the initiatives like AeroEducate and Youth Education Center.
Safety Programming
EAA is always working towards making our skies safer through on-going safety training for pilots. Our Pilot Proficiency Center offers state-of-the-art simulators to help train pilots to handle the unexpected.
EAA Aviation Museum
EAA continuously strives to improve the curation understanding, and presentation of the ever-changing story of aviation from the very early days to current innovations.
EAA Chapter Network
The hands and feet of EAA Around the world, our chapter provide many aviation opportunities for the young to the young at heart through programs like Young Eagles workshops, Young Eagles Build and Fly, IMC/VMC Clubs, and training chapter leaders through Leadership Academies and Boot Camps.
Living History Aircraft Tours
Experiential programs are engaging and provide opportunities to experience the thrill of flight. From a ride at Pioneer Airport in a general aviation aircraft to a ride in our B-17, B-25, or Ford Tri-Motor at a tour stop around the country, EAA brings history to life.
Homebuilding
Homebuilding has always been at the heart of EAA. Founded by a group comprised of airplane builders, EAA offers resources to improve aircraft building skills with its Hints for Homebuilders series, SportAir Workshops, Technical Counselors, and more.
Scholarship Fund
Scholarships open doors for those who actively participate in EAA programming and are pursuing pilot training or an aviation-related career.
Young Eagles
EAA's flagship program brings general aviation to young people in the form of nearly 70,000 annual free introductory flights to youth ages 8-17 by EAA member volunteer pilots across the country.
If no specification is made, your gift will support the EAA Annual Fund for Excellence which provides flexible and immediate impact to address pressing organizational issues.
