November 21, 2023November 22, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Washington Just Aircraft Highlander

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Steve Cameron takes us through the build of his Just Aircraft Highlander.

November 16, 2023November 7, 2025

One Last Ride…

Member Stories, Why We Fly

So, with many hands, Dad was in the cockpit again, for one last ride. I sat in the back seat, Dad in the front right, with Greg as PIC. We ... Read more

November 9, 2023October 17, 2025

The Love Triangle — A Fear of Repeating the History of the Ford Tri-Motor

Member Stories

The Ford Tri-Motor, as the first luxury airliner, transformed global travel, heralding the era of commercial flight. Today, as I dream of piloting cutting-edge aircraft across continents, I owe a ... Read more

November 6, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Road Trip! Part 2 of 2

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman wraps up his cross-country journey to acquire a glider.

October 26, 2023October 29, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Arkansas Cessna 170B

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Paul J. Davis takes us through the restoration of his 1956 Cessna 170B.

September 29, 2023November 4, 2025

I’m Out on a Mission: Road Trip! Part 1 of 2

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman makes a cross-Canada trip to pick up a glider.

September 28, 2023October 4, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — New Hampshire Van’s Aircraft RV-7

Homebuilding, Member Stories

EAA member Dave Setser takes us through the lengthy build process for his immaculate Van’s RV-7.

September 21, 2023October 31, 2025

Forty Years Later

AirVenture, Member Stories

A word or two from the man who produces everyone’s favorite AirVenture Oshkosh souvenir.

September 20, 2023November 7, 2025

I Jumped Out of a “Perfectly Good Airplane,” and Here’s How It Went

Member Stories

Whether it’s a bucket list item or your biggest fear, I think everyone should consider taking the leap. Something inside you will change. There’s just something about falling 10,000 feet ... Read more

September 20, 2023November 7, 2025

Celebrating Dreams and Giving Back: EAA Young Eagles

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Without EAA’s generosity, I know I would not be where I am now. I am honored to now be able to give back to EAA by supporting programs like Young ... Read more

September 7, 2023November 7, 2025

Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award

Member Stories, Milestones

On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. ... Read more

August 31, 2023November 4, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Alberta RANS S-20 Raven

Homebuilding, Member Stories

EAA member Martin J. Merritt takes us through the build of his RANS S-20 Raven.

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

The Mission for the Perfect Pair of Cleco Pliers

Homebuilding, Member Stories

Pliers are levers, so when I started to design these, I wanted the latch located at the furthest point from the pivot. This would allow for the least amount of ... Read more

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Flying Solo

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Milestones

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman reminisces about some of the more significant first solo flights in his life.

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

Canadian Murphy Rebel Wins Bronze Lindy at AirVenture 2023

EAA Canada, Member Stories

C-GSYV is a Murphy Rebel that took eight years and close to 3,000 hours to build. It first flew on August 2, 2021, and currently has more than 100 hours ... Read more

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

To Oshkosh From Winnipeg on a Bicycle!

AirVenture, EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA member Art Brown shares his bike trip to AirVenture from Manitoba.

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

Resurrection

EAA Canada, Member Stories

When you come to Oshkosh early, well ahead of the usual crowds for the AirVenture 2023 event, like I did this year, some special things are liable to happen all ... Read more

August 22, 2023August 23, 2023

Echoes in the Sky — A Return to People, Puppies, and Planes

AirVenture, Member Stories

AirVenture Oshkosh, a pilgrimage for aviation aficionados, beckons like a cherished family reunion.

August 16, 2023November 7, 2025

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Member Stories, Milestones

That one sentence my instructor told me has stuck with me and motivated me throughout my training and boosted my confidence as a pilot. “She’s a pilot.” Yes, I am ... Read more

August 16, 2023October 31, 2025

A Flight into World War II History: The Marianas

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

Combining two of my interests in one of the most remote parts of the world presented an inevitable opportunity: to fly cross-country in a single-engine land aircraft and land/take off ... Read more