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Member Stories

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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, 2022August 10, 2022

Cub 45H — My Family’s Legacy

Member Stories

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

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July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

The Little Auster

Member Stories

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

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July 24, 2022July 24, 2022

Oh, the Places You Will Go … in STEM!

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Twenty years after my first flight, I can see how the Young Eagles program opened doors for me both personally and professionally in STEM.

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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, 2022June 29, 2022

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, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — Tim and Sherry Niederkorn

Member Stories
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 24, 2022

Prolific Builders — Pierre Marcotte

Member Stories
My interest in aviation and all things connected to it, began at a young age. During WWII, my dad was a machinist at Canada Car in Montreal when they had ... Read more
June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Magic on Mount Tobe – Plymouth, Connecticut (N41)

Member Stories

One EAA member’s airplane camping escape from reality.

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June 7, 2022June 13, 2022

A Different Angle

Member Stories, Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for a safe approach in challenging conditions.

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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, 2022June 20, 2022

A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy

Member Stories, 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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April 29, 2022November 4, 2025

My Swap: 210 for a Wilga

EAA Canada, Member Stories

EAA member Dennis Weatherald tells the story of his eventful first flight in his PZL Wilga.

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April 27, 2022October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Lee and Paula Crevier

Member Stories, Volunteers
Lee, EAA 355459, and Paula Crevier, EAA 477989, began volunteering with EAA in 1991 and have helped out in a variety of areas, including Pioneer Airport, the Ultralights area, convention ... Read more

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