“Just having the freedom to go; to put a pin on a map, fly there, and be able to do something when I get there!”
Patty Wagstaff
Air Show Performer and Aerobatic Instructor
“I am anxious for Young Eagles flights in 2021 to start the climb back to the levels we enjoyed in 2019. Young people have been suffering with school closures and need engagement through positive activities to help their development. We can offer these young people the magic of flight to inspire them to dream about tomorrow and forget about the past year.”
Jack J. Pelton
EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board
“I’m ready to get our Young Eagles pilots up and flying again! One of the greatest honors I have received in my air show career is the opportunity to be the chairman and co-chairman of EAA’s Young Eagles program. We are the largest volunteer air force in the world, and our all-volunteer team are some of the most passionate, loving, and giving individuals I have ever met. They all realize that our youth are precious jewels that need to be nurtured and empowered. We do that by sharing the ‘magic of flight’ with them. We change lives, one kid at a time. I feel like the luckiest guy on earth to have that opportunity. See you at a Young Eagles rally! God bless America!”
Sean D. Tucker
Team Oracle Air Show Pilot and EAA Young Eagles Co-Chairman
“Enjoying all things that make flying great — like getting a $100 hamburger with friends and family or doing air shows and bringing the B-1 to Oshkosh.”
Jason “HOJO” Violette
B-1B and UPS Pilot
"To get back into flying, getting tailwheel endorsement this time, 38 years after earning my private, then putting flying on back burner to raise my family. Found a tailwheel flying club right near me. Plane down for its annual right now, but starting on the goal within reach now, at 61 years young! Also coming and volunteering at Oshkosh this year!"
Eric Scheidhauer
EAA Member #837124
"I don’t want another hole in my summer like last year by not going to Airventure and connecting with my aviation friends... current and future!!!"
Jim O'Brien
EAA Member #618682
“I’m super excited to get back into the air with the Red Bull Air Force and performing.”
Kirby Chambliss
Red Bull Air Race Pilot and Air Show Performer
"I'm most looking forward to catching up with my EAA family in 2021. Normally, SUN 'n FUN and AirVenture are like family reunions with my aviation friends and I really missed that last year."
Charlie Becker
EAA Director, Chapters & Homebuilt Community Manager
"I'm looking forward to spending quality time and enjoying all things aviation with family and friends."
Chad Haas
EAA Member #1265808
"I am most looking forward to mini flying adventures with friends and family and of course AirVenture 2021!"
Serena Kamps
EAA Chapter Field Representative I
“Getting back into the rhythm of the air show circuit and returning to the mecca of aviation — Oshkosh!”
Scott Yoak
Quicksilver P-51 Pilot
"Getting Young Eagles flights going again!"
Joe Kieszkowski
EAA Lifetime #13550
"My anticipation for aviation includes flying all around the state of Wisconsin with my wife Mollee and having a ton of fun at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021."
John Egan
EAA Senior Manager, Chapters
"Although our chapter did not meet in person for nearly a year, we were working online with our youth with a weekly ground school. On a personal level, I had the privilege to work with our Ray Scholar through the ground school and regular involvement with his training progress and witnessing his completion of the check ride. I am looking forward to his advancement in his aviation career. I hope for the opportunity to ride on a flight on which he is in the driver's seat commercially. There is excitement in mentoring the young people and sharing their enthusiasm. Although is is a lot of work, it is a privilege to mentor the next generation."
Rick Golightly
EAA Member #146318
“I’m simply looking forward to the fun of aviation again. The flying, the social interactions with fellow airport bums, and of course performing at air shows again and spreading the joy of flying.”
Rob Holland
Ultimate Airshows Pilot
“I am excited to see our warbird and vintage living history classrooms — B-17, B-25, and Ford Tri-Motor — return to the sky in 2021 engaging in our EAA Tour Stop programs. When experienced in flight, these airplanes remind us of the fortitude and bravery of previous generations and the sacrifices made. I look forward to helping to share these incredible pieces of history with the aviation community.”
Sean Elliott
EAA Vice President of Advocacy and Safety
“Getting back into the cockpit! We moved across the state just before the pandemic hit and I didn't get a chance to get checked out at another FBO. Once I have my second COVID shot, I'll get with an instructor!”
Greg Anderson
EAA Member #808760
“Getting back into the open-cockpit Travel Air biplane and taking the family traveling.”
Matt Younkin
Air Show Performer
“Packing up the paramotor in the toy hauler and traveling.”
Tucker Gott
Paramotor YouTube Personality
“I have high hopes for the 2021 season. Shows are making great strides and working with state and local governments to find safe and entertaining solutions for our industry. It won’t be the same as what we are used to, and that is certainly disappointing. However, as we always have, [we] will adapt and I believe we will come back strong.”
Kyle Franklin
Stunt Pilot, Wing-Walker, and Stuntman
“What I’ve missed most during the pandemic is getting to spend time with friends. Since most of my friends are pilots from all over the country, what I am looking forward to the most is getting to fly out to the various events and air shows, like AirVenture and the Reno Air Races, where I can spend time with my flying family.”
Vicky Benzing
Aerobatic Performer and Air Race Pilot
“Just having the freedom to go; to put a pin on a map, fly there, and be able to do something when I get there!”
Patty Wagstaff
Air Show Performer and Aerobatic Instructor
“I am anxious for Young Eagles flights in 2021 to start the climb back to the levels we enjoyed in 2019. Young people have been suffering with school closures and need engagement through positive activities to help their development. We can offer these young people the magic of flight to inspire them to dream about tomorrow and forget about the past year.”
Jack J. Pelton
EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board
“I’m ready to get our Young Eagles pilots up and flying again! One of the greatest honors I have received in my air show career is the opportunity to be the chairman and co-chairman of EAA’s Young Eagles program. We are the largest volunteer air force in the world, and our all-volunteer team are some of the most passionate, loving, and giving individuals I have ever met. They all realize that our youth are precious jewels that need to be nurtured and empowered. We do that by sharing the ‘magic of flight’ with them. We change lives, one kid at a time. I feel like the luckiest guy on earth to have that opportunity. See you at a Young Eagles rally! God bless America!”
Sean D. Tucker
Team Oracle Air Show Pilot and EAA Young Eagles Co-Chairman
“Enjoying all things that make flying great — like getting a $100 hamburger with friends and family or doing air shows and bringing the B-1 to Oshkosh.”
Jason “HOJO” Violette
B-1B and UPS Pilot
"To get back into flying, getting tailwheel endorsement this time, 38 years after earning my private, then putting flying on back burner to raise my family. Found a tailwheel flying club right near me. Plane down for its annual right now, but starting on the goal within reach now, at 61 years young! Also coming and volunteering at Oshkosh this year!"
Eric Scheidhauer
EAA Member #837124
