January 25, 2023November 7, 2025

The Long and Winding Runway

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.

January 11, 2023November 4, 2025

A Unique J-3 Cub

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Vintage

Not your average antique aircraft, this one has been in regular use for 84 years — 57 of those with the current owner’s family.

January 11, 2023November 4, 2025

Working Down the Bucket List

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Floats gently tickling glassy water on my first solo floatplane landing — the very definition of
accomplishment and satisfaction!

January 11, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Have Airplane, Will Travel — the Joy and Challenge of Cross-country Flying

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses cross-country flying and shares some stories from over the years.

January 5, 2023November 5, 2025

Flying in Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his flying excursions in Alaska.

December 7, 2022November 4, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Fairchild PT-19

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Richard Smith takes us through the restoration of his PT-19.

December 7, 2022October 28, 2025

Great Airborne Images Within Reach

Member Stories

Since the advent of digital photography, we’ve gone to great lengths to capture images and video from our airplanes, in an attempt to preserve those precious airborne moments.

December 5, 2022November 4, 2025

Summer Holiday Visit to Raven Field (Quamichan) Airport

EAA Canada, Member Stories

August 20 was a beautiful, clear, calm day for a flight from Langley to Vancouver Island with two longtime friends. We had been invited to a small private strip on ... Read more

December 5, 2022November 4, 2025

Closing the Loop on a J-3 Cub

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA Canadian Council member Scott Knowlton helps a friend and enjoys a fall flight at the same time.

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 22, 2022November 5, 2025

Flying to Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his long flight north to Alaska.

November 8, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle and an Aging Hawk

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

With a little bit of scheming, I was able to arrange for my grandson to take his Young Eagles flight in an airplane that I had a strong personal connection ... Read more

November 8, 2022November 7, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Nevada Aeronca 7AC Champ

Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Brandon Abel takes us through the restoration of his Aeronca Champ.

October 27, 2022October 28, 2025

Repurposing History

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

Breathing new life into some scrap pieces left over from the restoration of EAA’s B-25.

October 27, 2022October 29, 2025

A Fondness for the Ford

Member Stories, Vintage

The Ford Tri-Motor made a visit to central Indiana and left an impression on all who had the chance to fly it.

October 20, 2022November 6, 2025

Following Her Dreams

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, is currently pursuing her aviation aspirations at the United Aviate Academy. She will be updating her progress on a regular basis as a scholarship student in ... Read more

October 19, 2022October 28, 2025

Before Oshkosh, Before AirVenture

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

EAA member John Meyers looks back on a grand adventure from his teenage years when he attended the annual EAA fly-in convention in Rockford, Illinois.

October 6, 2022October 28, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Illinois Piper PA-20 Pacer

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Mike Crosta takes us through the restoration of his PA-20 Pacer.

September 29, 2022November 4, 2025

Walt’s Gulfstream

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

The story of Walt Disney’s legendary Grumman Gulfstream and how it helped to shape the growth and expansion of The Walt Disney Company in the 1960s.