Thank you for taking part in the EAA Chapter 54 Young Eagle Program. We hope your first flight was fun, educational and increased your interest in aviation. You may send a question or other note to your pilot at youngeagles@eaa54.org. To view and download photos of our Young Eagles flights, see the Young Eagles Photo page.
Want to continue learning about aviation? Use these resources below to help you get started.
EAA Student Membership - (ages 8-17) As a Young Eagle, you may sign up for a free EAA student membership. Inside your Young Eagles Logbook, you will find a personal code to sign up for the FREE membership. Your membership includes:
- FREE access to Sporty's Learn to Fly Course ($299 value)
- FREE first flight lesson* ($160 value)
- FREE admission to nearly 300+ science and technology museums
- FREE Academy of Model Aeronautics Student one-year Membership
- FREE electronic copy of EAA Sport Aviation magazine
- Reimbursement for the cost of your FAA Knowledge Exam
- Access to valuable flight training awards, education scholarships, and Air Academy campership
EAA Air Academy - Embark on an unparalleled journey of fun and exploration at the EAA Air Academy, an ACA accredited program! Designed exclusively for young aviation enthusiasts aged 14-18, our camps blend excitement and learning like no other. Nestled in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, campers reside at the EAA Air Academy Lodge, immersing themselves in the heart of sport aviation.
Fuel your passion for flight with a diverse array of hands-on activities curated to ignite curiosity and spark a passion for aviation. Led by passionate aviators, you'll soar into the realm of aviation through immersive studies, captivating demonstrations, exhilarating flight simulations, and a myriad of other thrilling experiences. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to elevate your summer with unforgettable adventures at the EAA Air Academy! Learn how to apply for Chapter 54 financial assistance for the Academy.
Ray Scholarship - The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship program continues to make a difference for young people pursuing aviation dreams, as 400 scholarship recipients have now completed flight training. The scholarship program is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA chapter network. Through the program, EAA is able to provide deserving youths up to $11,000 to help cover flight training expenses. EAA received $1.8 million from the Ray Foundation for 2023. Since the program’s introduction in 2019, more than 730 scholarships have been provided to young people with a passion for aviation. The current pilot certificate completion rate for Ray scholars is 81 percent, with approximately 240 more scholars currently in-flight training.
Career in Aviation Videos – There are a number of career tracks in the aviation industry. Check out some of those careers in this video series!SSA Glider Cadet Introductory Membership - The SSA is excited to offer Young Eagles the opportunity to explore soaring flight through a free SSA Cadet Introductory Membership.
Fly Gliders! Glider Training Bundle - Gliding is a great way to get started in aviation and our friends at Fly Gliders! are here to help.
