Where Are They Now: Jazmin Stamper

Hello there, my name is Jazmin Stamper.

My first EAA Young Eagles flight was in 2018. It was the first time I had flown in a small plane, and I loved it. Being up in the air was an amazing experience. I enjoyed looking at the ocean and the mountains near where we were flying. I’ve been going to the Young Eagles ever since, and they all have been a great learning experience. The more I go the more I learn. I’ve piloted a few times, as well, after the pilot takes off, they will fly in the pattern until we get to safe area and hand over some of the controls. I once flew the whole flight except taking off and landing since those are harder to do and I have landed once.

The EAA Young Eagles has various planes, my favorite aircraft is a biplane. I’ve flown in one a few times and I find it so cool that when you’re flying the engine keeps you warm even with only a windshield. In 2023 I started doing the Build and Fly program to help build a model airplane and graduated from the class. We flew the plane at the local Olympic Silent Flyers field. A year ago, I started to do Sporty’s Online Ground School, began attending the local EAA chapter meetings, and the VMC/IMC meetings. As I got to know more people and go to more meetings, they saw that I was committing to a career in aviation. They began to offer more opportunities like helping in the next Build and Fly program to help other youth to build their model planes. This year they have given me funding to attend the EAA Air Acadamy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They are also electing me, this year, to be their Ray Scholarship recipient which will pay for my Private Pilot Certificate. I am so grateful for their support!

I never thought that these opportunities would happen for me. Don’t be afraid to explore the world of aviation!

Sincerely, Jazmin Stamper