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Member Stories

Home » Member Stories

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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