“At the Academy we did projects in various aviation areas. While creating wooden wing ribs, metal spark plug trays and a fiberglass clipboard, I was able to learn so much about the math and science of the aviation industry”
~ Efrain Hernandez
“My favorite part of the camp was co-piloting a Cessna 162 Skycatcher, experiencing zero-G dives and a two-G turn. It was exhilarating and has inspired me to pursue my own private pilot’s license.”
~ Kevin Patterson-Schiff
“I enjoyed the flight in the Cessna SkyCatcher. I was finally able to grasp the understanding of coordinated turns. Simulator time wouldn’t compensate for the short amount of time I was able to spend executing these turns”
~ Patrick Galt
“I would encourage anyone to attend the EAA Air Academy. It was 11 days that I will always remember and changed me in a great way.”
~ Abby Perkins
“My experiences at the EAA Air Academy and AirVenture inspired me to attend the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and now I plan to double major in Physics and Aerospace Engineering.”
~ Danny Long

Executive Director

Dr. Lee Siudzinski

An aviation enthusiast and seasoned education professional, Dr. Lee serves as Blue Sky
Educational Foundation’s executive director. In this role, Lee is responsible for day-to-day operations including donor relations, student relations and the management of funds.

Prior to BSEF Lee worked as the superintendent for two Wisconsin school districts. Following that time, Lee directed educational outreach and student scholarships for EAA, where he met and worked with Jim Thompson. At EAA, Lee helped fund and open an elementary aviation charter school in Oshkosh, and he continues to be involved as an educational consultant for the school.

Lee has held his commercial pilot’s license for many years and he flies his Cherokee 180 on a regular basis.