by EAA | Jun 27, 2024 | aviation, flight school, learn to fly, Learning to Fly, Member Stories, student pilot
By Isabella Downton, Northern Manitoba My student pilot journey did not begin with a discovery flight, it began when I was five years old. My family co-owned a floatplane charter business, and I grew up in this environment. On one particular day, we were taking a trip...
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 EAA | Jun 27, 2024 | EAA Chapter 322, EAA Young Eagles, International Young Eagles, IYED, Learning to Fly, Young Eagles, Youth & Young Eagles
EAA has a long history of engendering the passion for flying amongst its members as well as the youths of the world. EAA is a worldwide organisation with International Young Eagles Day being one of its premier aviation events. The South African EAA Chapter 322 has...
by EAA | Jun 15, 2024 | Learning to Fly, Member Stories, South Africa
To all aspiring pilots out there, remember: the journey may be long and arduous, but the view from the cockpit makes it all worthwhile. Keep your eyes on the horizon and your heart in the clouds. The post Navigating the Skies of Doubt: A South African Pilot’s Journey...
by EAA | Mar 28, 2024 | Flying Tips, Learning to Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses hypothermia and the effects it can have on pilots. The post A Winter Chill first appeared on Hangar Flying. Read...
by EAA | Feb 8, 2024 | Flying Tips, Learning to Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the issues designated pilot examiners are coming across during checkrides. The post Checkrides first appeared on Hangar Flying. Read...
