Herb Jorgensen came to flying later in life. "As Dad was preparing to sell the family business in the early 1990s, I think that he was looking for what was next and he found flying," said his daughter Patti. Read More
In late November, long time EAA member and First Wing member, Nick Woll died at age 82. As part of his estate plan he left a gift to the EAA Aviation Foundation to further EAA's education and outreach programs. Read More
Kevin Padrick credits the rigorous and disciplined thinking of being a pilot to setting himself up for success in the business world. Today, he is a successful entrepreneur with broad business interests in the financial advisory, business lending, and broadband financing areas. Read More
Jack (John) Burnham (EAA 451671) always had a spirit of adventure and in his death; he assured that his spirit lives on through the EAA Aviation Foundation. Read More
James Ray believed the self-discipline and self-confidence he learned during flight training helped him achieve success in life and business. He felt strongly that these traits and assuming responsibility for one's own actions are learned skills and important character traits that can make one free to pursue their dreams. Read More
