by Ted Luebbers | Mar 28, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, EAA, EAA Chapter 534, Experimental Aircraft Association, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Young Eagles
The first Young Eagles day for EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, saw 15 kids take their first flights on March 19, 2022. For some, this might have been a life-changing day. Read...
by Ted Luebbers | Mar 7, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, aviation scholarships, EAA, EAA Chapter 534, Experimental Aircraft Association, Feature, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
The Ray Aviation Scholarship provides $10,000 for the cost of dual flight instruction. The Ray Scholarship fund awards 100 of these scholarships each year to be given to a deserving young person through selected EAA chapters. Rosie’s award represents the third...
by Ted Luebbers | Feb 2, 2022 | aviation accidents, Aviation News, EAA, EAA Chapter 534, Experimental Aircraft Association, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Young Eagles
Not every EAA chapter has the resources to have a youth aviation program, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help grow the next generation of pilots and mechanics. Read...
by Ted Luebbers | Jan 5, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220120, Aviation News, EAA Chapter 534, General Aviation, News
The EZ-UP Inspection Cover Kit, a new and improved inspection cover for fabric-covered aircraft, was developed by Marty Harris, who developed it after “40 years of fighting traditional riveted covers in six of my fabric airplanes.” He’s given the...
by General Aviation News Staff | Dec 1, 2021 | 20211223, Aviation News, Briefings, EAA Chapter 534, flying, flying club, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The new flying club, a spin-off from EAA Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport in Florida, will start with a Cessna 150. Read...
by Ted Luebbers | Nov 24, 2021 | Aviation News, EAA, EAA Chapter 534, Experimental Aircraft Association, Feature, General Aviation
Small changes to a hangar — like new lights and a new air compressor — makes the mission of inspiring kids to learn to fly, build and repair aircraft just a little bit easier this holiday season. Read...
