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Air Force 75th anniversary, "One Week Wonder" airplane build highlight EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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OSHKOSH, Wis., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 69th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 25-31, will welcome more than 10,000 aircraft and 600,000 flight enthusiasts to Oshkosh, Wisconsin this summer. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh—known as many flight enthusiasts simply as "Oshkosh"—will make Wittman Regional Airport the busiest airport in the world. Children less than 18 years of age will be admitted free throughout the week, thanks to support from The Boeing Company.

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  • EAA AirVenture Oshkoshknown as many flight enthusiasts simply as "Oshkosh"will make Wittman Regional Airport the busiest airport in the world.
  • Children less than 18 years of age will be admitted free throughout the week, thanks to support from The Boeing Company.
  • This year's event will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Air Force.
  • All branches of the Air Force will be represented during AV22via flybys, static displays, and presentations.

Kids discover inspiration of flight during EAA's International Young Eagles Day on June 12

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'OSHKOSH, Wis., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Experimental Aircraft Association\'s International Young Eagles Day, which focuses on flying thousands of kids as an introduction to aviation, returns on Saturday, June 12, at locations throughout North America.

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  • b'OSHKOSH, Wis., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Experimental Aircraft Association\'s International Young Eagles Day, which focuses on flying thousands of kids as an introduction to aviation, returns on Saturday, June 12, at locations throughout North America.
  • Thousands of those Young Eagles have become professional and recreational pilots, air traffic controllers, aviation technicians, and more after being inspired by their Young Eagles flight.\n"We are in many ways making International Young Eagles Day the restart point for the Young Eagles program after the COVID pandemic put most flights on hiatus for the past year," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA\'s CEO and chairman of the board.
  • "\nAlso expected to participate are Young Eagles program chairman and air show legend Sean D. Tucker, and Young Eagles co-chairman, NFL tight end Jimmy Graham, who are both avid pilots.\nAn EAA Young Eagles flight pairs a young person with a certificated pilot.
  • While the Young Eagles flights are available for the young people, parents and families are welcome to join in the activities prior to and after the flights.\nMore information is available at EAA.org/YoungEagles.

EAA AeroEducate initiative helps young people discover and explore aviation interest

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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"What EAA has created with AeroEducate is a wide-ranging program where a child can reach specific goals in aviation that are achievable, affordable, and engaging," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board.

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  • "What EAA has created with AeroEducate is a wide-ranging program where a child can reach specific goals in aviation that are achievable, affordable, and engaging," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board.
  • "This is the 'Next Step' for direct youth aviation education that was pioneered by the EAA Young Eagles program in the 1990s.
  • AeroEducate will encourage participation from young people, their parents, teachers, and EAA chapters in a way that builds interest in aviation from initial fun to possible career paths."
  • Among the elements of AeroEducate are:
    Career Pathways demystifies the journey, regardless of area of aviation interest
    As part of AeroEducate, EAA is partnering with aviation industry leaders to develop specific career pathways that include professional pilot, air traffic controller, maintenance technician, engineering, and aviation business.

EAA, Microsoft Flight Simulator team up to provide scholarships, educational resources

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Friday, November 20, 2020
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In addition, Microsoft will provide copies of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator to EAA's current youth flight training scholarship recipients, including the Ray Aviation Scholarship students, for the next three years as well as offer discounts on the new edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator to all EAA members.

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  • In addition, Microsoft will provide copies of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator to EAA's current youth flight training scholarship recipients, including the Ray Aviation Scholarship students, for the next three years as well as offer discounts on the new edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator to all EAA members.
  • "Teaming with Microsoft to provide the newest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator to our EAA community opens wonderful possibilities, especially when it's teamed with actual flight training scholarships for young people.
  • EAA members also have a unique opportunity to save on purchasing their own copy of the newest Microsoft Flight Simulator software."
  • From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator.