L.D. Jeffries, EAA 660758, was looking for something to do in his upcoming retirement from United Airlines — all he knew for sure was that he wasn’t going to sit ... Read more

August 23, 2018October 20, 2025

KidVenture 2018 Visitors Re-Create EAA at Home

AirVenture, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

A couple of younger AirVenture 2018 attendees decided to re-create the magic of EAA at home because they enjoyed it so much.

August 23, 2018

Getting Away – Javron Super Cub

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Bill Rusk, EAA 350098, built his Javron Super Cub for a specific mission: Alaskan bush flying.

August 23, 2018October 28, 2025

A Different Kind of VIP

Member Stories, Warbirds

His world went totally dark 40 years ago. This year, his friend Rex gave him a tour of AirVenture that changed both of their perspectives.

August 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Flight Training for a Good Cause

Member Stories, Why We Fly

When 39-year-old Eric Sampson was asked to fly an animal rescue mission, he was happy to help. There was only one problem — he wasn’t a pilot, yet.

August 1, 2018October 16, 2025

Attending EAA’s Women Soar You Soar

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Fifteen-year-old Abigail shares her experiences from EAA’s 2018 Women Soar You Soar camp.

July 28, 2018November 3, 2025

Rachel’s Jewelry Funding Homebuilt LSA

AirVenture, Member Stories

Sixteen-year-old with flying dreams using small business earnings to build plane

July 27, 2018November 3, 2025

Australian Veteran Attends 29th Oshkosh Convention

AirVenture, Member Stories

Bill Babb, EAA 374804, has a lot in common with the average EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attendee. In some ways, he is also very different.

July 25, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA Member Makes First Visit to AirVenture as Red Bull Pilot

AirVenture, Member Stories

For an EAA member, there is no better way to arrive at AirVenture than by air. But Aaron Fitzgerald, EAA 1272985, has most pilots beat.

July 22, 2018November 3, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh

AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Paul Poberezny always said, “You come for the airplanes, but you stay for the people.” Here are their stories.

July 12, 2018October 29, 2025

Michelle Abruzzese — First Flight Lesson Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Michelle recently took her first flight lesson after being inspired by a Young Eagles flight.

June 14, 2018October 17, 2025

Air Academy Serves as Step on Aviation Journey to Hawaii

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

James Alaggio attended the 2003 EAA Air Academy on the way to following his dreams of living and flying in Hawaii.

June 12, 2018November 7, 2025

A Father’s Day Note

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Darin Paine shares his memories from growing up as the son of a military pilot.

June 1, 2018November 6, 2025

Return to Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly

An air traffic controller shares the story of his return to the left seat.

May 31, 2018October 17, 2025

Chapter-Sponsored Air Academy Trip Leads to EAA Job

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter Field Representative Kyle Voltz began his EAA journey after a chapter-sponsored trip to EAA’s Air Academy.

May 31, 2018November 5, 2025

Like a Champ

From The Hangar Floor, Member Stories, Vintage

There’s more to the story of an Aeronca Champ project that was recently featured in EAA Sport Aviation magazine.

May 31, 2018November 5, 2025

Canadian Flight School Offers Training to Students with Disabilities

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly, Member Stories

Zach Elliott owns and operates Ontario Advanced Ultralights, a flight school that serves any students wanting to fly, including those with disabilities.