EAA Chapter 1093: Home to Young Eagles in Midland, MI

11/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that Caleb Perkins, who was awarded a scholarship at our September Pancake Breakfast, has earned his instrument rating!

Caleb, who earned his private pilot's license on July 4 of this year, is an excellent example of how hard work and dedication can help someone reach their dreams. His commitment to training has been admirable and we know that it will continue as he works toward additional ratings.

Congratulations, Caleb! We are very proud of you!

10/27/2026

Our home airport is hosting a fun Halloween Event on Friday from 6-8! Come check it out!

Airplanes AND free candy?!?!? This is no trick, we promise! ✈️🍬

The Jack Barstow Municipal Airport invites YOU to celebrate Halloween with a free, family-friendly “Prop-and-Treat” event at the airport next Friday, October 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. 🎃👻

This aviation-themed event is similar to a trunk-or-treat, with children trick-or-treating for candy or other treats from parked aircraft instead of cars. Talk about taking Halloween to new heights! Crafts and games will also be available throughout the evening and costumes are encouraged!

The Jack Barstow Municipal Airport is located at 2800 Airport Rd. For more details on this event, please contact the Terminal Office at 989-835-3231. For more info on the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/airport.

08/31/2026

EAA 1093 is excited to announce that the second of our 2025 Ray Scholarship recipients has earned their Private Pilot Certificate!!

Aiden Roman, a Young Eagle who attended and taught at Aviation Camp, is one of the RV12 builders, a cadet with the Civil Air Patrol and a dedicated volunteer with 1093. He will be attending Northwestern Michigan College next fall to pursue a career in aviation.

Please help us congratulate Aiden! We are so proud of you, your hard work and your dedication and cannot wait to see what heights you'll soar to!

08/07/2026

We ARE planning to hold Young Eagles tomorrow, August 8, but there is a chance we will get weathered out.

What weather conditions do we fly YE in? The cloud bottoms (called a ceiling) should be at least 2,500 feet above the ground, winds need to be less than 12 knots (13.8 mph) and no adverse weather.

Can an aircraft safely fly in worse conditions? Absolutely. However, we choose more strict limits for YE flights to help ensure that the flights are enjoyable. And of course these are guidelines - the ultimate go/no-go decision is that of the YE Coordinator and safety is always our first priority.

How can you check the current weather at Jack Barstow Airport? Anyawos.com/kikw shows the current conditions as they are being reported by the Automated Weather Observation System located on the field. We always recommend checking conditions before heading our way!

As a reminder, prior registration is required at eaachapters.org.

Fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow!

07/13/2026

EAA 1093 is overjoyed to announce that one of our 2025 Ray Scholarship recipients has achieved her Private Pilot's License!!

Please help us extended our biggest, most heartfelt congratulations to Lydia Hodgson for earning her license today, July 12.

Lydia, a former Young Eagle, Aviation Camp attendee and teacher, Young Eagle Ground Crew Member and Master Pancake Mixer, worked hard and overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her dream. She plans to attend Fairmont University this fall to study aviation.

Congratulations, Lydia. It has been an honor to witness and support your journey and we cannot wait to see where your wings will take you.

06/13/2026

Due to predicted high winds Young Eagles for today, June 13 is cancelled.

05/11/2026

There are very few spots left for Aviation Camp!

Aviation Camp, held June 22 - 26 from 10:00 - 4:30pm is for high school students (9th - 12th grade in the '26-'27 school year) who have an interest in aviation. During camp we cover the basics of aviation, have career speakers each day, and visit MBS airport.

Due to the generosity of the family of Bill Eyre and Dr. and Mrs. Perry, registration for camp is $45 (normally $95).

If you or someone you know are interested in camp don't delay and register today! We fill up quickly. If you have any questions or want more information reach out to [email protected].

https://pci.jotform.com/form/261026336267152

05/08/2026

Due to forecasted high winds Young Eagles flights for tomorrow, May 9 have been cancelled.

We know how disappointing this is for all involved. However we want to ensure that these flights are not only safe but also enjoyable. While a plane can absolutely fly in tomorrow's winds, it is above our threshold for an enjoyable flight.

05/05/2026

Today is Give Local Midland and we are participating!

With so many deserving groups fundraising today why should you consider EAA 1093?

Our fund is used to maintain our building at Jack Barstow Airport. With this building we are able to provide many fun and educational opportunities to explore and learn about aviation. These include our pancake breakfasts, an aviation camp for high school students, young eagle flights (free flights for ages 8-17), scholarships for students learning to fly or be an aviation mechanic, a group aircraft build, the Santa fly-in and more.

Our mission is to share the spirit of aviation and we are proud of the work we have done to do so. With your help we can continue our mission for years to come.

I’m ready to support Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093 on May 5, 2026 during Give Local Midland 2026. Learn more about Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093 and all the other organizations participating in Give Local Midland 2026.

05/04/2026

Give local, tomorrow is. Your support we would appreciate.

https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/eaa-chapter-1093

May the 4th be with you.