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.

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