EAA
Experimental Aircraft Association
About Us
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to aviation promotion. Aircraft building, aviation advocacy, safety, and education are among its top themes.
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1525 is about people, bringing together individuals interested in learning more about aviation as well as sharing their own knowledge.
The Bluegrass Flyers EAA Chapter 1525 is one of more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. Based at Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport, EAA Chapter 1525 supports local Aviation Education Programs, particularly among our youth.
Chapter members are involved in a variety of social and educational activities, including Young Eagles rallies, fly-ins, building seminars, and more, to build awareness in the community. Our driving theme: Giving Wings to the Next Generation!
Chapter Information
President: James Stevens
Contact: 703-615-8322 | jamesstevens45@gmail.com
Meetings: Every 3rd Saturday, 12:00 PM
Location
1800 Rodney Hitch Blvd.
Morehead, KY 40351
Programs
Ray Aviation Scholarship
We have had a very successful year with 70+ Young Eagle flights at our June 10 event, increased breakfast turnouts (we fed over 60 people last weekend), and TWO scholarships awarded to promising students from the Bath County High School (a recent adopter of the AOPA aviation-based curriculum).
— James Stevens, Chapter President
Interested in Joining EAA?
EAA International can be joined form their website: EAA.org
To join our local chapter 1525, contact the James Stevens at jamesstevens45@gmail.com
You can also join us at our monthly Pancake Breakfast or as a guest at our Monthly Meeting. Details below!
Community Events and Information
Pancake Breakfast
When: Every 1st Saturday, 8:00–10:30 AM
Location:
KSYM Morehead
1800 Rodney Hitch Blvd.
Morehead, KY 40351
Cost: $5.00 per person and open to the community. It will consist of pancakes, sausage, eggs, along with OJ and coffee.
Monthly Meeting
When: Ever 3rd Saturday, 12:00pm (noon)
Location:
KSYM Morehead
1800 Rodney Hitch Blvd.
Morehead, KY 40351
Lunch served
The Future Taking Flight
Young Eagles Program
The Young Eagles Program was initiated by EAA to introduce kids ages 8-17 to the joys of aviation. The Bluegrass Flyers hold Young Eagles events at least 2 times per year at Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport. Events are usually held in late spring or early fall.
Check your local news and our airport sign for more information!
Aviation Programs and STEM Classes
Rowan County and Morgan County have both adopted a 4-year aviation-based curriculum to complement high school level Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math classes (STEM). The Aviation Curriculum is linked to nationwide standards of learning principles and may replace some other STEM classes. The Airplane Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA) provides the nationally-acclaimed curriculum free of charge to help address growing nationwide pilot shortages.
Bluegrass Flyers Flight Training Scholarship Program
EAA Chapter 1525 plans to continue their Flight Scholarship Program in the future with the help of local individual and organization donations. EAA International has pledged to assist with matching funding. Donation forms are available in the Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport FBO.
$10,000 Flight Training Scholarships have been funded by EAA International for two of our aviation students over the past 5 years.
Resources
EAA also provides guidance and support for members who desire to build their own aircraft.
“EAA was founded in 1953 by a group of airplane enthusiasts mostly comprised of airplane builders. EAA has been the organization of record as the homebuilt movement moved from simple, single=place tube-and-fabric airplanes 60 years ago to today’s wide spectrum of aircraft that feature plans-and kit-built models.”
In the News
