April 26, 2023November 7, 2025

Making Time for the Stories

Member Stories

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse revisits some of the different people he’s met and the stories he’s heard through his involvement in aviation.

April 20, 2023November 7, 2025

A Spring Clam Jam at Polly Creek

Member Stories

EAA members Patty and Andy Smith recently flew to a popular location in Alaska to go clamming.

April 13, 2023April 17, 2023

Shining the Spotlight on Weather

Member Stories

EAA Lifetime member Tre’ Landrum teaches some of the ins and outs of weather to a group of homeschooled students.

April 12, 2023April 17, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Van’s Aircraft RV-8

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA Lifetime member Martin J. Filiatrault takes us through the build of his RV-8.

April 5, 2023

FAA Flight Test With Only One Eye

Member Stories

How one EAA member regained his private pilot certificate after losing an eye.

April 4, 2023November 4, 2025

Flying the Skyline Tour

EAA Canada, Member Stories

A unique vantage point of North America’s most impressive city skyline.

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 29, 2023October 29, 2025

Back in the Saddle at 81

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his experience getting back in the air after major surgery.

March 15, 2023March 20, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Florida Pitts S-1S

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Jeremy Wicker take us through the lengthy build of his Pitts S-1S.

March 3, 2023November 7, 2025

Masks, Masks, and More Masks

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA member Mike Davenport details a cross-border mask airlift in the Pacific Northwest.

March 3, 2023November 5, 2025

Idaho and the Frank – Expectation and the Reality

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Expectations were high as Rick and I headed out for a bucket list trip to Idaho that had been delayed two years by travel restrictions. After studying guidebooks, watching videos, ... Read more

March 2, 2023October 29, 2025

Reality Check

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the efforts needed to properly own and operate an ultralight

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Zenith Aircraft CH 750 Cruzer

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Phil Cook takes us through the build of his Zenith CH 750 Cruzer

February 9, 2023October 17, 2025

Orin Welch and the China National Aviation Corporation

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

EAA member Brandon Ross Abel remembers his great-uncle — an aircraft designer and cargo pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

February 8, 2023October 28, 2025

My First Solo

Member Stories, Milestones

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

February 6, 2023October 28, 2025

Remember Weenie Jackets?

EAA Canada, Member Stories

For those of you old enough to still remember the 1970s and 1980s, here’s a touch of nostalgia for you.

February 2, 2023November 7, 2025

Hand-Flying for 900 Miles

Member Stories

Mark Stanfield, EAA 1499607, shares the story of the time he went a long way in a little airplane, ferrying a rare Mooney M10 Cadet from Wisconsin to New York. ... Read more

February 2, 2023November 5, 2025

Alaska — Returning Home

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his return flight home from Alaska.

January 25, 2023November 7, 2025

The Long and Winding Runway

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Thirty-five years after beginning his initial pilot training, Paul Maloy’s journey to his certificate finally reached a successful conclusion, but not without some bumps in the road.

January 17, 2023November 4, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Wisconsin Van’s Aircraft RV-8

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member William P. Hale discusses the build of his Van’s RV-8, Metal Mistress.