July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

The First Spark

The first spark. The engagement. The wedding. How do these events relate to aviation? They involve a tired, old air-plane that was soon to spread its wings again.

July 26, 2023November 7, 2025

From Viral to Rhino

AirVenture, Member Stories

Fourteen years ago, as a recent high school graduate, Wes Perkins, EAA 857219, attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and put together a video for his YouTube channel.

July 26, 2023October 31, 2025

Fight or Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Many fairy tales start with “once upon a time” and are only a fable. However, my story started as a little girl with a dream. Not a lot of people ... Read more

July 25, 2023October 31, 2025

Father and Son Adventure to AirVenture

AirVenture, Member Stories

Jeff Brown of Boise, Idaho, flew his Glasair Sportsman into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with his father, where AirVenture Today found him in Homebuilt aircraft camping.

July 25, 2023October 31, 2025

A Life-Changing Choice

Member Stories, Why We Fly

If I was asked to point a finger at the moment in time when aviation became my life, it would be that one. It may have only been a minute ... Read more

July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

A Father and Son Duo

AirVenture, Member Stories

Nearly three decades of AirVenture together

July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

Low and Slow Around the Lower 48

AirVenture, Member Stories

“Right now, I’m so tired of flying. It’s so great to be here on the ground … and I know by the time the whole convention’s over, I’ll be just ... Read more

July 23, 2023November 7, 2025

A BushCat Built by Jewelry

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Member Stories

Rachel credits one of EAA’s One Week Wonder projects as an inspiration. As a young girl, she saw how quickly an entire airplane could be built, and knowing she would ... Read more

July 18, 2023October 29, 2025

Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate!

July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Barrie Snowbirds!

EAA Canada, Member Stories

My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day ... Read more

July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Boyhood Dreams

EAA Canada, Homebuilding, Member Stories

The story of John van Lieshout and his decades-in-the-making RV-6A.

July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

My Adventure to Buttonville

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport reminisces about a trip he made years ago.

June 29, 2023November 7, 2025

Perspective to Legacy: Navigating a Dream in the Sky

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

I take off from Burlington, Vermont’s largest airport (KBTV) on a sunny, windy day in June for my discovery flight. I look out the window of the Cessna 172 and ... Read more

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 8, 2023June 8, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Mississippi Van’s Aircraft RV-10

Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Jeff Justis takes us through the build of his Van’s RV-10.

May 25, 2023October 29, 2025

Fundamentally Fun

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA vice president Rick Larsen looks back at his Quicksilver days.

May 25, 2023November 7, 2025

Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Dave Tillema, EAA 465598, drives a school bus for fun. He also flies a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, and two students that ride his bus recently wrote a story about ... Read more

May 10, 2023November 6, 2025

Working Communication Problems

Member Stories, Tips

What was supposed to be a simple flight for EAA member William Bennett turned into a bit of an adventure when his airplane’s push-to-talk switch began having issues.

May 1, 2023November 7, 2025

Connections: No matter how tenuous

EAA Canada, Member Stories

When someone becomes famous and well known, it is in our nature to try and relate to that person in any way we can. We look for similarities and connections ... Read more

May 1, 2023October 28, 2025

Made in the Shade

Homebuilding, Member Stories

How EAA member Bruce Spears used a DIY approach to cool the back seat of his Cessna 182.