April 15, 2022April 18, 2022

Honoring a Longtime Young Eagles Pilot

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.

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — Pam Ratliff

Member Stories

Pam Ratliff, EAA 310504, has been an active member of EAA Chapter 91 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for around 35 years, serving as chapter secretary and treasurer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

February 16, 2022October 16, 2025

The Journey to Becoming a Private Pilot

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

Josh Robinson, Matthew Platt Scholarship and Tex Edwards Scholarship recipient, shares where he is in the journey to earning his private pilot certificate, how the scholarships have helped him, and ... Read more

February 15, 2022October 17, 2025

Checking Off Multiple Milestones

Member Stories, Milestones

I’ve wanted to fly for as long as I can remember. When I was little, for about three years in a row I asked Santa for a flying car for ... Read more

February 10, 2022October 16, 2025

Flying the B-25

Member Stories, Warbirds

Thanks to the Delaware Aviation Museum, I found myself enjoying the experience of a lifetime — flying a WWII North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.

February 10, 2022

Scholarship Helps EAA Member Afford Flight Training

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

An EAA scholarship is helping high school student Vanessa Christianson earn her pilot certificate.

February 3, 2022October 20, 2025

Member Spotlight — Raymond Caswell

Member Stories, Ultralights

After a wonderful 87 years of flying, Raymond (Ray) Caswell, EAA 28431, reflects on some of his favorite memories at 99 years of age.

February 3, 2022

Thank You From a Grateful Scholarship Recipient

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

Although I did not come from an aviation background, with the support of my family and my local EAA chapter I became very involved and passionate about aviation. EAA and ... Read more

February 3, 2022October 22, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Bill Zierdt

Member Stories

Bill Zierdt, EAA 685278, has been involved with EAA as a volunteer since 2000. As a former Army helicopter pilot who has flown a variety of types, Bill began as ... Read more

February 2, 2022

Bits and Pieces: The West Coast Pilot’s Club — Langley, British Columbia

Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA member Mike Davenport provides an update on the relief flights that took place in British Columbia following catastrophic flooding in late 2021.

February 2, 2022

Bits and Pieces: How I Built a Transport Canada Certified Flight Simulator

Learn to Fly, Member Stories

EAA member Horst Federau takes us through the process of rebuilding a Piper Seminole flight simulator.

February 2, 2022

Bits and Pieces: A Cold January Flight in Ontario

Member Stories

A gentle reminder to make sure your canopy is all the way closed when going on a January flight.

January 27, 2022October 17, 2025

Making Dreams Come True

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

My name is Charlie Gibbons, and I am a 21-year-old student currently attending Kent State University. First off, I would like to say thank you for selecting me as the ... Read more