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A program designed to inspire children to fly will reach a historic milestone in Southern California, when Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 40 expects to fly their 10,000th Young Eagle.

The call it a response to a "militarized" posture by the city.

Just north of Washington is a gem that is hidden in plain sight.

BETHALTO/WOOD RIVER - The arrival of the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance presented by the River Bend Patriots of Southwest Illinois on Friday,

The rally is for ages 8 to 17 and will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Signature Flight Support building, adjacent to RST main building at 7300 Brataas Dr. SW.

The Young Eagles Rally, from 8 a.m. to noon at Rochester International Airport, will offer education and aircraft rides to encourage aviation interest in the next generation.

To submit a calendar event, email editorial@superiortelegram.com or call 715-395-5000. The deadline is noon Wednesday for the Friday issue. Events are guaranteed to publish once.

A heavy storm on Aug. 20 didn’t sway anyone from signing up for free airplane rides on Saturday with the Experimental Airplane Association, EAA Chapter #810 Young Eagles program.

OSHKOSH, WI -- Aviation was a way of life for Joseph Ermel. At 16, he earned his pilot license through the EAA...

According to the FAAs 2021 U.S.\u00a0Civil Airmen Statistics study, only 6% of fully-licensed pilots are women, which is up from 5.7% in 2020.