March 14, 2024February 11, 2026

An Aviatrix’s Legacy — Joan Trefethen Alford

Joan Trefethen Alford, EAA 1019, was a trailblazing aviator – she was the first woman to build and test fly a homebuilt aircraft, and the first woman to fly in ... Read more

March 5, 2024November 6, 2025

Werner Griesbeck Obituary

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Most Canadians work quietly at their jobs, not requesting or expecting acknowledgement of any kind. However, there are those who must be recognised as their efforts far exceed the norm, ... Read more

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Missouri Wittman W-10 Tailwind

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Michael D. Wilson takes us through the three-decade build of his W-10 Tailwind.

February 22, 2024November 6, 2025

ORD Airport Watch

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Come behind the scenes at O’Hare International Airport and discover how planespotting inspires The Spirit of Aviation in the “avgeeks” of the ORD Airport Watch, a nonprofit group dedicated to ... Read more

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

My Dream of Flying

Member Stories

One EAA member shares her inspiring path from sleeping on the streets to flying high in the sky in her homebuilt Midget Mustang.

February 14, 2024October 16, 2025

Galesburg

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse talks about his favorite event of the year — the National Stearman Fly-In.

February 7, 2024October 20, 2025

Becoming Corie

Member Stories, Why We Fly

One EAA member chronicles her unique path to aviation – a story of overcoming a lifelong illness and receiving her medical certificate, and how an internet scammer unknowingly inspired it ... Read more

February 5, 2024November 4, 2025

Aging Pilots

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport reflects on the challenges he’s experienced as an older pilot.

January 25, 2024October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Cliff Chetwin

Member Stories, Volunteers

Cliff Chetwin, EAA Lifetime 429238, is a retired aviation program manager for the National Park Service and continues to educate others and spread The Spirit of Aviation through volunteerism.

January 25, 2024November 6, 2025

A Challenge for Chapters

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

My grandpa introduced his family to EAA Chapter 377 because of his passion for aviation. With that, he brought another three generations into the fold! If one man who was ... Read more

January 4, 2024November 6, 2025

Sparking Dreams

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

EAA member Seunghee Kang recently experienced the rewards of participating in the Young Eagles program.

January 4, 2024January 10, 2024

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Alabama Fly Baby

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Greg McCormick takes us through the lengthy build of his Fly Baby.

January 2, 2024November 4, 2025

Aging Out — A Response

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

I turned 78 last April, and in July came to the decision to “hang ‘em up,” for several reasons.

December 14, 2023December 18, 2023

No Need for Speed: The Gordon Bennett Cup

Member Stories

Noah Forden, EAA 539700, and Brenda Cowlishaw spent almost three days in the gas balloon Intrepid, traveling 1,382 miles over the southern United States as part of the world’s oldest ... Read more

December 7, 2023November 7, 2025

Airplanes Have Two P-Factors

Member Stories

In this excerpt from his popular blog, Thinking Out Loud, EAA columnist and contributor Budd Davisson candidly reflects on a rare flight where he almost couldn’t wait to get back ... Read more

December 5, 2023November 4, 2025

Werner Griesbeck — Eulogy

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Remembering a well-respected British Columbia pilot and restorer.

November 21, 2023November 22, 2023

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

Homebuilding, Member Stories

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.