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Gabe White — Solo Milestone
Congratulations to 16-year-old Gabe White on his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee last month.
Malia Gohier — Solo and Written Exam Milestone
Congratulations to Malia Gohier, who overcame many obstacles and successfully passed her FAA written exam and had her first solo flight!
EAA Mechanic Gerard Putzer Retires After 30 Years
Congratulations and thank you to Gerard Putzer, EAA 594840, who retired on Friday, January 11 after a solid 30 years of hard work and dedication.
Stories of Oshkosh — John Maxfield
John Maxfield has been volunteering at the EAA fly-in convention since 1970, its first year in Oshkosh.
Quad City Aircraft’s 35th Anniversary: Celebrating the Challenger in all its iterations
The Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. was founded 35 years ago, a year after the first Challenger single-place ultralight was designed. The QCUAC celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Challenger on September 14-16, 2018, at Erie Airpark in Erie, Illinois.
Logan Yoon — Solo Milestone
Congratulations to Logan Yoon on his first solo flight in a Cessna 172.
Stories of Oshkosh — Dennis Carew
Did you ever lay in the grass as a child, staring up at the sky making shapes out of clouds in your mind when all of the sudden an airplane comes soaring by, and right there and then you just know that you want aviation to be a part of your life forever? Dennis Carew knows that feeling.
Stories of Oshkosh — Jenny Orvis
Longtime volunteer Jenny Orvis said that on her first visit to AirVenture she was overwhelmed by the number of airplanes and people, but she loved it.
Caden Urschel – Solo Milestone
Congratulations to 16-year-old Caden Urschel who successfully completed his first solo flight!
Get Your Kicks
With a total of 2,448 miles of history-rich pavement, Route 66 is an ideal backdrop for a desert fly-in event.
Connor Privitt — Solo and Private Pilot’s Certificate Milestone
Congratulations to Connor Privitt on his solo flight and for earning his private pilot’s certificate!
Ryan Sundsmo — Solo Milestone
Ryan Sundsmo has large dreams, soloing is just the beginning.
Dorinda Morpeth — 300th Young Eagle Milestone
Congratulations to Dorinda Morpeth, who flew her 300th Young Eagle on March 30!
Ryan Elliott — Solo Milestone
Congratulations to Ryan Elliott on his first solo in a powered aircraft!
Graham Robertson — Solo Milestone
Congratulations to Graham Robertson who soloed in his uncle’s Cessna 172 on Tuesday, April 23.
The Eaglet Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators
Ronald Stokes, EAA 250174, is doing his part in keeping aviation alive by teaching young kids about aviation with a little help from his friend, the Eaglet.
Stories of Oshkosh — Doug Doers
Doug Doers, EAA 62304, has been attending AirVenture every year since 1996 and has been flying for more than 50 years.
Solo Milestone — Brendan Grahn
Congratulations to 24-year-old Brendan Grahn, EAA 1302295, for soloing in a 1969 Piper Cherokee!
Dyke Delta Donated to EAA Aviation Museum
The Dyke Delta JD-2, N555A, was the very first airplane to land on the EAA Oshkosh grounds in 1970. This model is also the first of its kind, built by John Dyke himself.
Relay Gives Pilots a Reason to Fly
A bunch of pilots plus one well-traveled stuffed bear shows that GA is alive and well in Virginia.