More than 200,000 Young Eagles have taken the next step in their aviation journey through the free Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.
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One in 12: Outstanding
Moving a kid from “that was cool” to “here’s how you can take the next step” is key to growing aviation.
EAA Reveals Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Class of 2026
The Experimental Aircraft Association has revealed the six individuals who are the 2026 inductees into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame.
Building An Airplane in Seven Days
The One Week Wonder aircraft building project returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2027. Attendees are invited to help the Aspiring Aviators Aero Club build a Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer in just seven days.
Oklahoma Pilot Wins Young Eagles Leadership Award
Patrick Cohenour, an Oklahoma-based pilot with EAA Chapter 24, has been awarded the 2026 Phillips 66 Aviation EAA Young Eagles Leadership Award. Recognized at AirVenture, Cohenour was celebrated for his lifelong passion for flight and dedication to inspiring the next generation of aviators.
Donation Keeps EAA Chapter 25 Flying High in New Hangar
When EAA Chapter 25 asked Schweiss Doors for a discount on a hangar door, they received a massive surprise: A completely free 54-foot bifold door. It was the finishing touch on its new hangar at Airlake Airport in Minnesota.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Nominations Open for 2.5 Millionth Young Eagle
EAA is searching for a special young person to join Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham for a milestone: The 2.5 millionth Young Eagle flight at AirVenture 2026.
The Final Push to 2.5 Million Young Eagles
The program is within 25,000 Young Eagles of reaching its goal of 2.5 million kids flown by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.
New FAA Website Clarifies MOSAIC Policy on Repairman Certificates
According to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association, the section on light-sport repairmen is of particular interest to the general aviation community, as the privileges of these certificates were expanded by MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification). Under the new rules, holders of the Repairman Light Sport certificates can now also conduct condition inspections on experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft in addition to light-sport aircraft.