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.

September 7, 2022October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Ohio Piper PA-24 180 Comanche

Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Karl Aber takes us through the restoration of his beloved Piper Comanche.

September 6, 2022October 28, 2025

A New Oshkosh Arrival

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Ultralights

EAA Canada Council’s Scott Knowlton arrived at AirVenture in style, flying in his recently finished Pietenpol.

September 2, 2022November 4, 2025

Returning to Calgary With Help From New Friends

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Jeff Seaborn, EAA Canadian Council chair, had an interesting flight back from AirVenture, getting some help from newfound friends along the way.

August 17, 2022October 31, 2025

My First Oshkosh

AirVenture, Member Stories

For Balaji Sivasubramanian, EAA 1461827, a pilot and RV builder who works as an engineer at Garmin, his first trip to Oshkosh for AirVenture was better than he’d ever imagined. ... Read more

August 17, 2022October 28, 2025

Remembering How Tom Helped Keep the Spirit of Flight Alive

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Philip Handleman, EAA Lifetime 227599, joins the many who have taken the time to share a heartfelt tribute after the recent loss of former longtime EAA President Tom Poberezny.

August 10, 2022November 7, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Colorado GSport

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Gary Leake takes us through the design and construction of his scratchbuilt GSport.

August 1, 2022November 4, 2025

A Ride Home

EAA Canada, Member Stories

A special trip from Florida to Canada for one Air Canada Rouge pilot.

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

A Fitting Tale

AirVenture, Member Stories

In the constellation of single-engine aircraft built by the Lockheed Corporation between 1927 and 1934 (Vega, AirExpress, Sirius, Orion, and Altair), most were wood. But Lockheed built thirteen metal airframes: ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, It’s an Electric Ultralight!

Member Stories, Ultralights

Jean Preckel flew her eGull, an electric ultralight, from West Virginia to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture. The 808-mile journey took her 12 days and 24 stops.

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

Paramotor Power

Member Stories, Ultralights

Harley Milne arrived in Oshkosh on Sunday after a grueling seven days paramotoring from Sonoma, California, to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.