by EAA | Jun 27, 2024 | EAA, EAA chapter, EAA Chapter 534, Eagle Flights, learn to fly, Learning to Fly, Young Eagles, youth, Youth & Young Eagles
By Ted Luebbers, EAA 875984 Luke Nunez, now a certified private pilot, flew his first Young Eagle on May 11, 2024, at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida. This occurred during a regular Young Eagles rally held by EAA Chapter 534. About two years...
by Ted Luebbers | Sep 20, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231005, Aviation News, EAA, EAA Chapter 534, Experimental Aircraft Association, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Young Eagles
Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation plane as a Young Eagle. On Sept. 16, 2023, she was in the pilot’s seat when Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE). Read...
by Ted Luebbers | Jul 8, 2023 | Aviation News, EAA Chapter 534, General Aviation, News
A vintage 1947 Stinson single engine aircraft was recently donated by James Ellrodt of Tavares, Florida to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida. Ellrodt had heard about EAA Chapter 534 and...
by Ted Luebbers | Jan 25, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230209, aircraft maintenance, Aviation News, Briefings, EAA Chapter 534, Feature, flying, flying clubs, General Aviation
Nicknamed “Humpty Dumpty,” a 1964 Cessna 150 is in the midst of being put back together again by the members of EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida. Once the work is complete, the donated plane will become the workhorse of the chapter’s new flying...
by Ted Luebbers | Dec 22, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20230112, Aviation News, EAA Chapter 534, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Young Eagles
A Florida EAA chapter lays out its procedure for Young Eagles rallies, noting officials emphasize safety first, then encourage the kids to have fun. Read...
by Ted Luebbers | Oct 17, 2022 | #Aircraft, Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, EAA Chapter 534, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
Originally planned for Oct. 1, EAA Chapter 534 had to postpone its Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida due to the wrath of Hurricane Ian. The fly-in is now scheduled for Oct. 29. Read...
