November 6, 2025November 12, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Capital Flight Founders Matt and Jade Hofeldt

Learn to Fly, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Matt and Jade Hofeldt, founders of Capital Flight — an FBO located at Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin, that ... Read more

October 30, 2025November 7, 2025

Transferring Knowledge

Learn to Fly, Tips

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I wrote an article several months ... Read more

October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

Could Sport Pilot 2.0 Be the Next Red-Hot Revival?

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

By Emme Hornung Picture it: Your local aviation scene flourishing. Most of the training aircraft at the flight school and the rentable aircraft at flying clubs are suddenly open to ... Read more

October 2, 2025October 20, 2025

What Makes a Good Pilot?

Learn to Fly, Tips

By James Weiss, EAA 1139532 The following is derived from 30-plus years of reading aircraft accident reports and listening to many FAA safety briefings, as well as incident debriefs. The ... Read more

August 7, 2025October 20, 2025

An Instructor Wears Many Hats

Learn to Fly, Tips

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the June 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. One evening after a day ... Read more

July 11, 2025October 20, 2025

Chapter 485 Ray Scholar Continues to Excel

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

By Ralph Moser, EAA 702188, EAA Chapter 485 President EAA Chapter 485, the “Panhandle Pelicans” of Pensacola, Florida, would like to highlight the progress of Brian Harris, one of the ... Read more

April 24, 2025October 20, 2025

Chasing Airspeed

Learn to Fly, Tips

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the March 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. One of the most common ... Read more

January 20, 2025October 17, 2025

A Ray Scholar’s Flight Training Journey

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

By Greg Alberti, EAA 1225585, EAA Chapter 196 Ray Aviation Scholar As an 18-year-old, recently minted private pilot, I have been flying airplanes for over half of my life. The ... Read more

December 18, 2024October 17, 2025

Part 61 or Part 141?

Learn to Fly

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Learning to fly under FAR Part ... Read more

December 18, 2024October 17, 2025

How to Say “Thanks” for the Gift of Flight

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

By Ella Lucas, EAA 1518806, EAA Chapter 96 A Ray Aviation Scholarship is the best Christmas gift ever. I recently received the Ray Aviation Scholarship from EAA. When I went ... Read more

November 13, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Director of Flight Proficiency Jeremy Desruisseaux

Learn to Fly, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Jeremy Desruisseaux, EAA’s director of flight proficiency programs, to talk about EAA’s Pilot Proficiency Center, which opened ... Read more

October 24, 2024October 16, 2025

Are You an Airplane Hack or a Smooth Operator?

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Sitting at the picnic table and ... Read more

October 1, 2024October 17, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Once You Start, Don’t Stop!

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly

By John Wyman, EAA 462533, Chapter 266 Montreal For the longest time, I have been contemplating the hurdles to get a pilot license and FLY! It seems that the endeavour ... Read more

September 26, 2024October 17, 2025

I Remember When…

Learn to Fly

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I remember when learning to fly ... Read more

September 12, 2024October 17, 2025

A Pilot, a Passion, a Calling

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

By Sharon Puschmann, EAA 1382843 Pilots come in all shapes and sizes with different motivations, drives, and desires. Some are inspired by family members, military ambitions, or dreams of becoming ... Read more

August 1, 2024October 20, 2025

Fear Factor and Flying

Learn to Fly

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I read a statement the other ... Read more

July 23, 2024October 17, 2025

Teen Pilots Are Amazing!

AirVenture, Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

By Paul Maloy, EAA Director of Education Far too often, teenagers are categorically labeled as inadequate, unmotivated, unfocused, and lazy. However, the truth for many teens is exactly the opposite! ... Read more

July 21, 2024October 16, 2025

Wisconsin Air National Guard Debuts Boom Simulator

AirVenture, Learn to Fly

By Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing is unveiling a state-of-the-art mobile boom simulator at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. This cutting-edge tool is ... Read more

June 26, 2024November 6, 2025

Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons Learned About Flying (and Life)

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

As pilots, each flight teaches us something new — about aviation, about the world, and about ourselves. I’ve been flying for two years, but in that time, I’ve experienced moments ... Read more

June 26, 2024October 16, 2025

Attitude Flying

Learn to Fly

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the May 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Last week we began working with ... Read more

June 24, 2024October 17, 2025

My Journey to Becoming a Pilot

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

By Isabella Downton, Northern Manitoba My student pilot journey did not begin with a discovery flight, it began when I was five years old. My family co-owned a floatplane charter ... Read more

June 24, 2024October 17, 2025

A Former Young Eagle Flies a Young Eagle for their First Flight

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

By Ted Luebbers, EAA 875984 Luke Nunez, now a certified private pilot, flew his first Young Eagle on May 11, 2024, at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida. This ... Read more

June 13, 2024October 17, 2025

Navigating the Skies of Doubt: A South African Pilot’s Journey

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

To all aspiring pilots out there, remember: the journey may be long and arduous, but the view from the cockpit makes it all worthwhile. Keep your eyes on the horizon ... Read more

March 28, 2024November 5, 2025

A Winter Chill

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses hypothermia and the effects it can have on pilots.

February 7, 2024November 5, 2025

Checkrides

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the issues designated pilot examiners are coming across during checkrides.

January 15, 2024October 29, 2025

Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

The newest scholarship coming to EAA is the Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship, to honor the memory and legacy of longtime aviation enthusiast Joseph “Joey” Ermel.

January 2, 2024November 4, 2025

Reaching New Heights: Opportunities in Aviation Scholarships

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly

When I was first introduced to the world of aviation, I was captivated by its sense of freedom and adventure. However, pursuing a career in aviation can often come with ... Read more

December 5, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Where Are the Mentors in Today’s Flight Training?

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly

In his latest piece, Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses the importance of mentors to new student pilots.

November 21, 2023November 6, 2025

Flight Sim to Flight School

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

How I used a flight simulator to not only practice comms and maneuvers but also pass my private pilot exam.

September 7, 2023November 5, 2025

Why So Many Failures?

Learn to Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses a weak link in today’s flight training environment.

August 17, 2023October 17, 2025

The Fork in the Road

Learn to Fly, Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses some points for ultralight pilots to consider when contemplating earning your sport pilot certificate.

June 29, 2023November 5, 2025

Commercial Training and Cross-Countries

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

The past month I have been working on building hours and gaining proficiency for my commercial pilot certificate.

June 26, 2023October 29, 2025

Prospective New Pilots Get a “Flying Start” With Help from EAA Chapter 534

Chapters, Learn to Fly

Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop and look skyward to see that airplane? ... Read more

June 14, 2023November 5, 2025

Musings of a Salty Old Flight Instructor

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog reflects on his decades of flight instructing experience.

May 9, 2023November 5, 2025

Instrument Checkride

Learn to Fly, Milestones

3:45 a.m. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. It’s checkride day. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying ... Read more

April 6, 2023November 5, 2025

My First Solo

Learn to Fly, Milestones

EAA member Alin Gruia takes a trip down memory lane to revisit his first solo 12 years ago.

March 30, 2023November 5, 2025

Progressing Through Instrument Training

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

United Aviate Academy student Natalie Miles gives an update on her training to become an airline pilot.

March 22, 2023November 5, 2025

Things My Instructor Never Taught Me

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some tips and tricks that aren’t necessarily taught during standard private pilot training.

March 8, 2023November 5, 2025

My Checkride

Learn to Fly, Milestones

After rigorous training, late nights, early mornings, and lots of support, I have officially earned the title of private pilot. Words cannot describe how happy and grateful I am for ... Read more

January 17, 2023November 5, 2025

Normal Takeoff

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the many factors to consider during any “normal takeoff.”

December 1, 2022October 22, 2025

It’s Never Too Late

Aerobatics, Learn to Fly, Member Stories

After learning to fly in my 50s and instructing for the last 18 years (I’m 78) I didn’t want to stop learning new stuff.

November 29, 2022November 5, 2025

A Whole New World

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides the latest update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy.

October 6, 2022November 5, 2025

Project First Flight

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA recently paid a visit to see Lee Fischer and his Project First Flight glider trainer in action at the historic Larson Brothers Airport near Larsen, Wisconsin.

August 16, 2022November 4, 2025

Reflections

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the lessons he’s learned over his many years flying.

May 10, 2022November 5, 2025

Training for the Unexpected

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how to prepare and train for emergency flight situations.

April 19, 2022October 29, 2025

Ultralight Flight Instruction

Learn to Fly, Ultralights

Thinking about learning to fly ultralights? EAA Sport Aviation contributor Mark Murray discusses some of the tips and tricks in his latest piece.

April 14, 2022October 20, 2025

What Are We Not Teaching Students Today?

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses aspects of flight training that aren’t generally being taught to student pilots today.

March 17, 2022October 16, 2025

My “Private” Journey

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

One Ray scholar’s path to earning her private pilot certificate.

March 15, 2022October 20, 2025

What Are We Not Teaching Student Pilots Today?

Learn to Fly, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses aspects of flight training that aren’t generally being taught to student pilots today.

February 16, 2022October 16, 2025

The Journey to Becoming a Private Pilot

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

Josh Robinson, Matthew Platt Scholarship and Tex Edwards Scholarship recipient, shares where he is in the journey to earning his private pilot certificate, how the scholarships have helped him, and ... Read more

February 10, 2022November 5, 2025

Scholarship Helps EAA Member Afford Flight Training

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

An EAA scholarship is helping high school student Vanessa Christianson earn her pilot certificate.

February 3, 2022November 5, 2025

Thank You From a Grateful Scholarship Recipient

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Although I did not come from an aviation background, with the support of my family and my local EAA chapter I became very involved and passionate about aviation. EAA and ... Read more

February 2, 2022November 5, 2025

Bits and Pieces: How I Built a Transport Canada Certified Flight Simulator

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly, Member Stories

EAA member Horst Federau takes us through the process of rebuilding a Piper Seminole flight simulator.

January 18, 2022October 20, 2025

Density Altitude

Learn to Fly, Tips

EAA Sport Aviation contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of understanding and accounting for density altitude in his latest column.

November 9, 2021November 7, 2025

Bits and Pieces: Simulated Cockpits — An Unrealized Potential?

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly

A look at flight simulator cockpits and their value to potential pilots and the general aviation community at large.

September 23, 2021October 17, 2025

My Short Solo Cross-Country

Learn to Fly, Milestones

From point A to points B, C, D, and back to A, all by myself.

September 14, 2021November 5, 2025

A Slip Is a Slip, Right?

Learn to Fly, Tips

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Steve Krog discusses the importance and usefulness of slips in a recent column.

September 8, 2021October 16, 2025

Solo Milestone: Megan Lokstet

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones

On August 2, 2021, EAA Chapter 63’s Ray Scholar, Megan Lokstet, achieved every pilot’s coveted milestone, her first solo.

June 24, 2021October 29, 2025

Solo Milestone — Chris Gauger

Learn to Fly, Milestones

On June 22, EAA employee Chris Gauger, EAA 1281606, soloed in a Cessna 172 at Wittman Regional Airport.

June 15, 2021October 20, 2025

To Go Around or Not Go Around

Learn to Fly, Tips

By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steve’s Classic Instructor column in the May 2021 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. During the past several months, I ... Read more

April 23, 2021October 17, 2025

Where Preparation and Opportunity Intersect: How My High School Experience Set in Motion My Aerospace Career

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

I dreamed of being an aerospace engineer since I first heard of the field around the age of 12.

April 8, 2021November 5, 2025

Scholarship Recipient Says Thank You

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Jack Miller, EAA 1316614, earned his private pilot certificate in April 2020. Now, Jack is looking back and giving thanks.

March 18, 2021October 17, 2025

Private Pilot and Tailwheel Milestone — Jackson Bellard

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I would not have been able to receive my private or tailwheel endorsement without the guidance and help of EAA and the Tinker Murdoch Scholarship, and I am extraordinarily thankful ... Read more

March 4, 2021October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I remember being excited, nervous, and anxious the first time I got in the left seat at the controls. I knew right after takeoff that this was something I wanted. ... Read more

March 1, 2021November 5, 2025

A Recap of My Ray Aviation Scholar Journey

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

From Young Eagle to Private Pilot in less than a year, thanks to the Ray Aviation Foundation, EAA, and the dedicated support of a local chapter.

February 18, 2021October 17, 2025

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Kristina Ledwith

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I recently earned my Commercial ASEL certificate in my father’s 1948 Luscombe 8E in January 2021 with the help of EAA and the United Airlines Flight Operations Pilot Scholarship.

February 11, 2021October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect ... Read more

February 11, 2021October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of ... Read more

February 4, 2021October 17, 2025

Commercial Certificate Milestone — Michelle Trobaugh

Learn to Fly, Milestones

When I first learned that I was chosen for one of the scholarships I had difficulty believing it. With the help of the scholarship, I was able to finance and ... Read more

January 28, 2021October 16, 2025

Making an Emergency Landing as a Student Pilot

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

Ryan Majors put his training to the ultimate test during his cross-country solo flight when he had to make an emergency landing in a field.

December 17, 2020October 16, 2025

A Thank You From a Ray Scholar

Learn to Fly, Youth Outreach

After catching the flying bug at age nine, William McCarthy progressed from Young Eagle to Ray Scholar to private pilot, and he’d like to thank some of the folks who ... Read more

December 16, 2020October 20, 2025

Teaching the Teacher (To Be)

Learn to Fly, Tips

Prepping a new crop of CFIs.

December 10, 2020October 16, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Youth Outreach

All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting ... Read more

December 10, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Hannah Treehan

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Rocklin, California, resident Hannah Treehan, EAA 1371080, celebrated a momentous milestone for a 16-year-old when she soloed on Tuesday, November 24, just two days before Thanksgiving.

December 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Jennifer Miller

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Perhaps Jennifer was always meant to become a pilot. She had the interest, she just needed someone to help ignite that spark.

November 24, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken

Learn to Fly, Milestones

EAA staffer Christina Basken earned her sport pilot certificate on Saturday, November 21.

November 19, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Clinton Summers

Learn to Fly, Milestones

After retiring from 24 proud years serving this country as a Marine, it was time to go back and finish what I’d started in high school.

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Youth Outreach

On July 30, 2020, Tim became a private pilot at the age of 17 years and 20 days.

October 1, 2020October 20, 2025

I Can See Clearly Now

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

We flew in this small airplane with no doors. I instantly fell in love with the freedom that experience gave me; it was so beautiful.

September 24, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — How to Learn to Fly

Learn to Fly, Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down to share their thoughts, advice, and suggestions to any listeners considering learning to fly or early into their flight ... Read more

September 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Ben Hausch

Learn to Fly

Congratulations Ben Hausch, EAA 1381716, on recently passing his private pilot checkride on August 6!

September 2, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning

Learn to Fly, Milestones

EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate!

August 27, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 105 Ray Scholar recipient Alexander Patrushin, EAA 1262553, on passing his private pilot checkride!

August 12, 2020October 20, 2025

Adverse Yaw — What Is It?

Learn to Fly, Tips

Adverse yaw is the tendency for the nose of an airplane to yaw in the opposite direction when an airplane banks its wings for a turn. The increased lift of ... Read more

August 5, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and EAA Chapter 677’s Ray Scholar recipient, for passing his private pilot checkride on July 10!

July 29, 2020October 29, 2025

Ray Scholar Perseveres to Achieve a Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters, Learn to Fly

The pursuit of a private pilot certificate is a testament to perseverance. Raegan Buzzard’s taxi to flight began at the age of 12.

July 29, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Kaylin Hart, EAA Chapter 932’s Ed Moricoli Memorial Flight Training Scholarship recipient, on passing her checkride.

July 2, 2020October 20, 2025

Faulty Flying or Faulty Instruction?

Learn to Fly, Tips

Teaching more than the minimum.

June 18, 2020October 16, 2025

Milestone: My First Flight Lesson

Learn to Fly, Milestones

A Young Eagle turned student pilot shares her perspective on her first flying lesson.

June 4, 2020October 20, 2025

Thinking Ahead, Staying Ahead

Learn to Fly, Tips

You’re in charge, not the airplane.

May 27, 2020October 17, 2025

Solo Milestone — Piper Hechtl

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Piper Hechtl on her first solo! Piper, EAA 1166354, soloed a Cessna 152 on May 5 at Tracy Municipal Airport in Tracy, California. Piper began her flight training ... Read more

May 13, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Stimulating Simulator Stories

Learn to Fly, Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down together, virtually, for a discussion of several of their favorite flight simulators, including stories from multiple simulated worlds.

March 26, 2020October 20, 2025

Keep Your Head in the Cockpit

Learn to Fly, Tips

Ten tips each for student and active pilots to make use of their downtime in a world of self-isolation and social distancing.

January 30, 2020October 20, 2025

The Initial Spark

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

My wife and I recently had the thrill of seeing our son solo both a helicopter and a Cessna — as well as pass his glider private pilot checkride — ... Read more

January 22, 2020October 17, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Tabitha Yeomans

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to EAA Chapter 976 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Tabitha Yeomans, EAA 1204058, who passed her private pilot checkride on January 12!

January 16, 2020October 17, 2025

Reinforced Dreams

Learn to Fly, Milestones

I passed my private pilot checkride, ultimately earning my certificate in less than seven months and contributing to the overall success of the Ray Aviation Foundation.

January 2, 2020October 17, 2025

Ray Scholar Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Hayden Brooks recently earned his private pilot certificate.

October 23, 2019October 17, 2025

It Takes All Kinds — Why My Students Fly

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

Pilots and pilot prospects are all ages and come from all walks of life. To be a good instructor, one must be able to know and understand what makes each ... Read more

September 30, 2019November 5, 2025

An Inside Look at Microsoft’s Newest Flight Simulator

Learn to Fly

Fewer than 50 people outside the product team have actually flown the sim. I was lucky enough to be one of them.

September 5, 2019October 17, 2025

How Being a Ray Scholar Helped Me

Chapters, Learn to Fly

The Ray Aviation Scholarship has helped me in ways I never imagined. This summer I worked long and hard to complete my private pilot certificate.

August 21, 2019October 29, 2025

The Value of Good Training — Don’t Be Too Proud to Seek Instruction

Learn to Fly, Tips, Ultralights

The experience and supervision of a good powered paragliding instructor will not only mitigate risk and safely guide students through the training process but also teach proper technique, correct faulty ... Read more

August 15, 2019October 28, 2025

EAA Sport Pilot Academy – 2019 Summer Class

Learn to Fly

Earlier this summer, the four students who took part in the EAA Sport Pilot Academy all had one thing in common — they were college students who had nonflying aviation ... Read more

August 7, 2019October 28, 2025

Finding Myself Through Learning to Fly

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Why We Fly

If you had told me 365 days ago that I would be a pilot by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, I’d have thought you were crazy.

August 7, 2019October 28, 2025

Metamorphosis: Transforming From Student to Pilot

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

Following my colleague’s flight training journey help me relive my own learning to fly memories.

May 16, 2019November 6, 2025

International Learn to Fly Day!

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

International Learn to Fly Day is this Saturday! Are you thinking about taking the first steps to earning your pilot certificate? We can help! EAA has developed pathways to flight ... Read more

March 13, 2019October 17, 2025

Connor Privitt — Solo and Private Pilot’s Certificate Milestone

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Connor Privitt on his solo flight and for earning his private pilot’s certificate!

February 21, 2019October 17, 2025

Learn to Fly in Your Own Airplane

Learn to Fly, Ultralights

The cost of getting into flying has always been important to those dreaming of becoming a pilot. One strategy for would-be sport pilots is to take flight training in their ... Read more

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Logan Yoon — Solo Milestone

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Logan Yoon on his first solo flight in a Cessna 172.

January 16, 2019October 17, 2025

Malia Gohier — Solo and Written Exam Milestone

Learn to Fly, Milestones

Congratulations to Malia Gohier, who overcame many obstacles and successfully passed her FAA written exam and had her first solo flight!

January 15, 2019October 28, 2025

Ode to 168 Landings

Aerobatics, Learn to Fly

I almost quit halfway through flight training. Apparently, I did not have the talent for flying. About a year prior to this dilemma, I woke up with the bright idea ... Read more

January 10, 2019October 28, 2025

How I Aced the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Before I Soloed

Learn to Fly

Seven weeks ago, my instructor Jamie Pittman, EAA 439727, told me he wanted me to take the FAA private pilot written exam by early January — before I solo and ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Gabe White — Solo Milestone

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to 16-year-old Gabe White on his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee last month.

November 1, 2018November 5, 2025

A Primitive First Solo Initiation

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

A first solo is always something to celebrate. But, as it turns out, not everybody celebrates the same way.

May 31, 2018November 5, 2025

Canadian Flight School Offers Training to Students with Disabilities

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly, Member Stories

Zach Elliott owns and operates Ontario Advanced Ultralights, a flight school that serves any students wanting to fly, including those with disabilities.

April 25, 2018November 5, 2025

Celebrate Learn to Fly Month

Learn to Fly

A look at some of the fun, low-cost options to start flight training and scratch that aviation itch.

February 21, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Jamie Pittman

Learn to Fly, Podcast

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Jamie Pittman, founder of Discover Flight, to discuss flight instruction and more.

October 3, 2017November 5, 2025

Model Airplanes Lead to a Pair of Pilots

Learn to Fly, Milestones, Vintage

More than a decade of work went into C.M. Shearer getting his certificate, and although he will turn 77 in October, he shows no signs of slowing down.

April 3, 2017October 16, 2025

Constructing Your Own Kneeboard

Learn to Fly

EAA staffer and new pilot Cory Puuri needed a kneeboard but couldn’t find one that did exactly what he wanted. So, in the best EAA spirit, he built his own. ... Read more

March 26, 2017October 16, 2025

You Can’t Trust Your Instruments Except You Have To

Learn to Fly

One of the toughest things about learning to fly is learning to trust the instruments, especially when they disagree with what we see and feel. However, we have no choice; ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

Learning to Fly in the Late Fifties

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Hans Schroeder, EAA 43437 We all agree (I think) that once you catch the bug, flying never lets go of you no matter how long you abstain. And so, after ... Read more

February 28, 2017October 22, 2025

Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Flight Lesson

Learn to Fly, Tips

Preflight, cruise, pre-landing, shut down, emergency — to name a few. Aviation is full of checklists. So if you’re interested in learning to fly, what better way to plan for ... Read more