EAA Sport Aviation - November 2010

Yet Another
Next Step Grad
Earns His Wings

Daniel Manzani shows off his temporary pilot certificate after passing his checkride September 20.

DANIEL MANZANI, EAA 875736, of Temecula, California, passed his private pilot checkride on September 20, 2010, his 17th birthday. Daniel was among the first students to use the Sporty’s Complete Online Pilot Training Course offered to Young Eagles to help him become a pilot.

At age 15, Daniel went on a Young Eagles flight—his first-ever general aviation flight—with Gary Timbs, EAA 796894, in his Cessna 180. The flight inspired the teen to take the Sporty’s online course, which prepares student pilots for the FAA written exam and is provided free by EAA and Sporty’s. Daniel, who soloed on his 16th birthday, also applied for and received an EAA flight-training scholarship to help pay for flight lessons. His goal is to become a flight instructor and, eventually, a commercial pilot.

“Daniel is more proof that EAA is helping to create the next
generation of pilots,” commented Brian O’Lena, EAA youth programs
manager. “With the Young Eagles flight, Sporty’s online course, a
free first flight lesson, flight scholarships, and the upcoming free
EAA student membership, EAA is truly providing a flight plan for the
student to move into the left seat.”
More than 4,700 Young Eagles are enrolled in the free Sporty’s
online course. In addition, upon completing the course, students can
apply for flight scholarships generously provided by Rolls-Royce, Jim
and Angela Thompson, and Harrison Ford.

Learn more at www.YoungEagles.org.

NEWS FROM HQ

MEMBER CENTRAL

FIRST BAHAMAS LSA/GA FLY-IN
HAS OSHKOSH ROOTS

NEXT MONTH, THE BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM

will sponsor the first Light-Sport and General Aviation Aircraft Bahamas Fly-In, and Bahamas officials are cordially inviting EAA members to participate. Pilots will depart as a group from Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) on December 10 and fly 83 nautical miles to Grand Bahama International Airport (MYGF) for the two-day event.

As was announced at AirVenture this year, the Bahamas became the first country outside the United States to accept the U.S. sport pilot/ light-sport aircraft regulations, allowing sport pilots to use their driver’s license as evidence of medical certification.

Pilots who wish to participate must complete a registration form. The Light-Sport and General Aviation Aircraft Bahamas Fly-In is supported by EAA and the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association. Additional information can be found at www.SportAviation.org.

B- 17 TOUR WRAPS UP THIS MONTH

IF YOU WANT TO TAKE a flight this year on one of history’s most storied aircraft, the Boeing B- 17 bomber, time is running short. EAA’s annual Aluminum Overcast tour is winding down this month and has only a few stops remaining before the aircraft heads back to Oshkosh.