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Member Stories

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July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Friends Gather to Honor an AirVenture Regular

AirVenture, Member Stories

Online community raises funds for Glen Towler memorial brick

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July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Paraplegic Veteran Breaks Barriers

AirVenture, Member Stories
NV3 and partner Rotor X will be bringing a helicopter to 24 different VA spinal cord injury centers, where Stewart will fly. They hope to encourage veterans to “recapture the ... Read more
July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

A Taperwing’s Tapestry

AirVenture, Member Stories, Vintage

The first-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters

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July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

45 Years and Counting

AirVenture, Member Stories

Ken Swain, EAA 102241, flew his VariEze, N4ZZ, into Oshkosh for the 45th year in a row this year.

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July 27, 2022October 22, 2025

Pietenpols Relive Family History at Hangar

Member Stories, Vintage
“Not a lot of people get a chance to go back in history and look at things that were the same as they were 50 years ago. I’m thankful for ... Read more
July 27, 2022October 31, 2025

Unbroken Chain

AirVenture, Member Stories

The third-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters

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July 26, 2022October 31, 2025

Father and Son Fly an RV-7 From France

AirVenture, Member Stories

On July 22, father and son duo Bruno and Salvo Sanna of France arrived in Oshkosh, finishing a 12-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean in their RV-7.

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July 26, 2022November 7, 2025

Cub 45H — My Family’s Legacy

Member Stories, Why We Fly

The fourth-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters

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July 25, 2022November 7, 2025

The Little Auster

Member Stories, Why We Fly

The fifth-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters.

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July 7, 2022October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Oregon Sonex Aircraft Waiex-B

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Ron Heberlein takes us through the build of his Sonex Waiex-B.

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June 29, 2022November 7, 2025

Air Academy to Airline Captain

Member Stories

Mathew Schaub and his journey from EAA’s aviation summer camp to Delta Air Lines.

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June 27, 2022November 7, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Tim and Sherry Niederkorn

Member Stories, Volunteers
Tim, EAA Lifetime 1249996, and Sherry Niederkorn, EAA 1277308, have been volunteering for many years with EAA, primarily with EAA Chapter 5 in Middlefield, Ohio, as well as EAA Chapter ... Read more
June 20, 2022November 7, 2025

Magic on Mount Tobe – Plymouth, Connecticut (N41)

Member Stories

One EAA member’s airplane camping escape from reality.

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June 7, 2022November 4, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Bowers Fly Baby

Homebuilding, Member Stories

EAA member William Rotenberry takes us through the build of his classic Bowers Fly Baby in the May 2022 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.

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June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

In Search of Charlie Brown

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA member Kirk Tilley’s journey to pick up his new airplane, a Cessna 150 taildragger nicknamed Charlie Brown.

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June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

I Am a SUN ‘n FUN Volunteer!

EAA Canada, Member Stories
The daily attendance of an aviation event, such as SUN ‘n FUN, is only half of the excitement. Being on the grounds for a continuous 24 hours, over several days, ... Read more
June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Dick Roe Remembered

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Some thoughts and memories about Canadian EAA member Dick Roe.

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June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Time to Say Goodbye

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA member Werner Griesbeck says farewell to his 1938 Fairchild 24.

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June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Airplane Camping — I Liked It!

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA Canadian Council member Scott Knowlton takes his Aircamper for a camping trip.

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May 12, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

After my Young Eagles flight, I fell in love with aviation. Now I’m about to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and start pilot training.

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