Quad Cities Aero

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Let's hear it for Mathias, EAA Chapter 75's Ray Aviation Scholar! He started training this summer and has already SOLOed! He is well on his way to earning his wings before summer's end. This photo also features Jenny, our wonderful Chapter 75 scholarship coordinator to the left, and Kyle Radi, one of our super CFIs to the right. Congrats Mathias! Keep flying high!

Hey hey! Kolby deserves some extra snaps on this one because this post is long overdue! Kolby is a soloed pilot and is working through those last few requirements for the private pilot cert. He will be there in no time 😎

The CFI certificate is one of the most difficult to obtain. This morning, Matt Young added that feather to his cap and is now a certified flight instructor!! Need some flight fact-a-roonies?! Matt has ‘em! Congrats Matt!

Phenomenal job to Bill Pfieffer!! His first flight as PIC!!

Some SOLO vibes for your Friday night 😎👍🏽 Congrats Enrique!!!

Epitomizing that “first solo” feeling

Vallarie flew an airplane all by herself today before 8am 😎💪🏽… what are you going to do today? Congrats Vallarie!!

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Cleared for takeoff! Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) will host SAFECON 2026 from May 18-23, bringing over 500 top collegiate aviators from 30 schools nationwide. These future flight leaders will compete in skills that really soar — from ground knowledge to simulator and flying events. Get ready for a week of high-flying competition and networking as the Quad Cities lands its place as a runway for aviation excellence!

Girl power Sunday at QC Aero! 💪🏽Congrats on your first solo, Bella!

That “I just flew a plane all by myself” kind of feeling 🤩🎉 Congrats Michelle!!