Young Eagles

EAA has added 700 new volunteer pilots this year.

EAA Chapter 579 in Sugar Grove, Illinois, recently became the first group to log 20,000 Young Eagles flights.

Pilots are rallying to prevent the closure of the facility not far from Oshkosh.

Volunteer pilots of EAA Chapter 40 at Whiteman Airport have flown more than 10,000 Young Eagle flights.

After three decades at the airport, volunteer pilots of EAA Chapter 40 are closing in on marking 10,000 Young Eagle flights.

Flight training before graduating high school is an excellent idea for any teenager interested in a flying career, but don’t rush.

The Aero Club of Southern California will honor the actor, pilot, and passionate aviation advocate in June.

If there is one constant with nearly all general aviation pilots, it’s that we love taking kids up for their first airplane ride. We tell them about our airplane, let them touch the controls, get them comfortable in the passenger seat, and then watch with elation when their smile grows bigger as the houses get […]

When he first put pen to paper for his dream to introduce more young people to aviation, Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin knew exactly who he needed to reach: youth in underserved populations across the US. Ruffin had gained so much from his hard work and the opportunities presented to him through his military service that […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and United Airlines are teaming up to encourage young people to pursue aviation on all levels through a variety of programs and activities that build on the strength of each organization. As part of the agreement, EAA will become the Official Youth Aviation Partner of United Airlines, while United will […]