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EAA Scholarship Program Has Launched 500 Private Pilots

Ray Foundation has made $1.8 million available to the organization for deserving youth.

Mark Phelps
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Ray Aviation Scholarship program has enabled 500 recipients to complete flight training and earn their private pilot certificates.
  • Funded by the Ray Foundation, the scholarship provides up to $11,000 for deserving youth to help cover flight training expenses.
  • The program aims to make becoming a pilot more accessible by alleviating financial pressure and leveraging the supportive environment of EAA chapters.
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The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced Thursday that its Ray Aviation Scholarship program has now seen 500 recipients complete flight training and earn their private pilot certificates.

Founded by James and Joan Ray, the Ray Foundation enables EAA and its chapter network to provide up to $11,000 for deserving youth to help cover flight training expenses. The foundation has made $1.8 million available to the EAA this year.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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