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Member Stories

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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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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
April 15, 2022November 6, 2025

Honoring a Longtime Young Eagles Pilot

Member Stories, Volunteers, Youth Outreach
Jesse Bell, EAA 91428, of Roopville, Georgia, is a perfect example of what the EAA Young Eagles program is about. Jesse and his late wife, Doris, started volunteering with their ... Read more
April 14, 2022October 28, 2025

Land, Air, and Sea by Motorcycle

Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA member Jaime Bonet’s journey to creating a unique three-purpose motorcycle.

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March 21, 2022October 29, 2025

How EAA Adirondack Chairs Saved Us From the Pandemic

Chapters, Member Stories

EAA Chapter 35 in San Antonio, Texas, used EAA’s Adirondack chair program to stay active and vibrant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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March 10, 2022October 17, 2025

A Flying Piece of Family History

Member Stories, Vintage

Dad talked about his old Cub for years. When I tracked it down, I had no choice but to bring it back into the family.

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March 7, 2022October 17, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Kentucky Zenith CH 750

Homebuilding, Member Stories

EAA member Paul Gabehart takes us through the build of his Zenith CH 750 in the February 2022 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.

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March 2, 2022October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Stephen Leonard

Member Stories, Volunteers
Stephen Leonard, EAA Lifetime 286293, joined the EAA Aeromedical Advisory Council (AAC) in the 1980s and has been assisting EAA members and pilots, as well as the organization, with medical-related ... Read more
February 24, 2022March 1, 2022

Bits and Pieces — Ruffled Feathers

Member Stories, Tips

Seasoned airline pilot and EAA member John Wyman discusses some of his thoughts on pilot training and technique when it comes to approach and landing.

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February 22, 2022October 29, 2025

Project First Flight

Member Stories, Ultralights
Skonkwerks’ Project First Flight is a natural and intuitive step to give back to the ultralight community, nurture the culture, and provide opportunities for prospective pilots, including interested youths and ... Read more

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