Category: Youth Center

EAA 729’s First Ray Scholar Succeeds!

Sep 22, 2020

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by

Brad Moore

in General, Youth Center

Congratulations to Katelynn Hanna on earning her Private Pilot License! Katelyn was nominated by Chapter 729 and ultimately received a scholarship from the Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund and EAA. This was the first time Chapter 729 has participated in the program. Katelynn has been active in the Aviation Youth Center and helped Chapter 729 establish…
AYC Taylorcraft Project – Rib Stitching Wings

Jan 28, 2020

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by

Brad Moore

in Taylorcraft, Youth Center

Recently our student team cleaned up and partially disassembled the wings to be recovered and painted. As part of the recovering process the fabric is mechanically attached to the wing ribs with thread. This process is called rib stitching.