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The June Meeting will be held at the Columbia Station Airport at 7:00pm.

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EAA Chapter 1252's Young Eagles Rally and Pancake Breakfast at the Columbia Station Airport

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Young Eagles

The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.

Since 1992, more than 1.6 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight through the program. EAA Chapter 1252 has flown over 1000 Young Eagles. There are many dedicated chapter members that make it possible.

Each year EAA Chapter 1252 awards a scholarship to area young people to attend the Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The EAA Young Eagles Air Academy is designed as an introduction to the wonderful world of aviation. This program uses small group activities and close counselor relationships to present the basics of flight in a science camp format that is a unique combination of fun and discovery.
 
A Young Eagle’s pilot is a rare breed. They donate their time, their aircraft, and all the fuel. It is not an inexpensive endeavour. EAA Chapter 1252 is honored to have such a great Army of Pilots that wish to share their passion for aviation with kids and adults in the Northeast Ohio area. The people on this page are EAA Chapter 1252’s Young Eagles Army, past and present. EAA Chapter 1252 will always be grateful to each and every one of them.
 
Can a Young Eagles flight change a young person’s life? Click Here to read a story about one of EAA Chapter 1252’s Young Eagles, Mackenzie Kiesel.
 

Mike McCoy

EAA Chapter 1252's Young Eagles Coordinator is Mike McCoy.  Mike developed and perfected EAA Chapter 1252's Young Eagles Flight Load system so well that the boarding and deplaning of passengers and all the paperwork that goes with each flight is seamless and uninterrupted. 
 
Mike has a deep passion for aviation, but has not had the time to finish up his dream of getting his pilot's license and becoming another Young Eagles Pilot. 
 
Mike is experiencing that joy by supporting his daughters Kelly and Casey.  Kelly is attending Ohio University and is currently working on her instrument rating.  Mike's other daughter Casey is about to become an Air Force recruit.  This year alone Mike will submit to EAA national over 200 Young Eagles forms and Adult Orientation Rides.
 

Kelly McCoy

Kelly McCoy is EAA Chapter 1252's Youngest Young Eagles Pilot. A Young Eagle herself, Kelly decided to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot by attending Ohio University. This year Kelly flew her first Young Eagle at EAA Chapter 1252’s Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles Rally.  The picture to the right was taken just after Kelly’s first Young Eagle’s Flight.
 
 

Ted Green

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ted Green has been flying since 2006.  He currently flies a Grumman Tiger but has experience in a Cessna 150, Piper Cherokee, Piper Archer, Piper Arrow, Piper Tripacer, Piper
Cub, Erocoupe, and Mustang II. Ted’s Favorite line from a aircraft related movie: “You don't have time to think up there. If you think, you're dead.” Top Gun (1986) We have proof that Ted does a lot of thinking while flying. Ted is the newest member or Chapter 1252's Young Eagles Army having joined in 2010.  All Ready he has flown over 30 Young Eagles.
 
 
 

John Hughes

John Hughes has been our go to guy around the Columbia Station Airport for years. A retired United Mechanic and avid aviation enthusiast, John has flown and maintained just about every airplane you see that is based at 4G8. John has flown over 150 Young Eagles.
 
 
 
 

George Henning

George Henning has more hours in his logbook than anyone we know. George is a check airman with Continental Airlines and has been with Continental for over 25 years. George’s passion for flying came at a very young age and now he loves to share that passion with other young people through the power of EAA and the Young Eagles Program. George has flown over 120 Young Eagles.
 

Jerry D'Agostino

Dr Jerry D'Agostino came to EAA Chapter 1252 with an Ultralight and a dream.  To one day get his sport pilot certificate and fly his ultralight. 

With gentle pursuation from all the members of EAA Chapter 1252, we convinced him to get rid of the ultralight and pursue a Private Pilots Certificate!  Thanks Jerry!  Welcome to the EAA Chapter 1252 Young Eagle's Army! Can you tell which guy is Jerry?
 
 
 
Joe Lipovits!  No one can catch up to Joe Lipovits!  He's the EAA Chapter 1252 Young Eagle's Master!  Words cannot discribe Joe's generosity, so we decided to put it to music!
 
 

Joe Lipovits