July 27, 2018November 3, 2025

Australian Veteran Attends 29th Oshkosh Convention

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.

May 23, 2018October 16, 2025

Dedication of an Icon: The Memphis Belle

Member Stories, Warbirds

EAA’s Chris Henry shares his journey from volunteering on B-17 maintenance to speaking at the Memphis Belle’s unveiling at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

May 23, 2018October 29, 2025

Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Hans Noack, EAA 848994, on passing his private pilot checkride!

May 23, 2018November 4, 2025

What’s in an N-Number?

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

Most people ask me the standard questions about my Kitfox: Am I the builder, how long was the build time, etc. But no one has ever asked about my N-number.

May 14, 2018October 28, 2025

Across the Pond: Portugal to Brazil

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

One of many notable transatlantic flights during the 1920s took place from Lisbon to Rio de Janiero.

May 4, 2018November 7, 2025

From Women Soar You Soar to the Air Force

Member Stories

EAA’s program for young women in aviation sparked Lydia’s pursuit of a career in aviation.

April 20, 2018October 29, 2025

Powered Paragliding Filmed by Google Satellite

Member Stories, Ultralights

An ordinary day of powered paragliding was etched into history.

April 17, 2018October 28, 2025

Ashes to Ashes: The Final Flight of the P-1

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

The first flight of the title aircraft in the classic aviation film The Flight of the Phoenix would tragically prove to be one of its last.

April 13, 2018October 17, 2025

Air Academy Unlocks Potential in Airline Pilot, Flight Instructor

Member Stories

The EAA Air Academy inspired Sarah Borg to turn her flying passions into a career and to give back to GA.

April 5, 2018November 3, 2025

Two-seat Little Toot Introduced to Honor a Father

Homebuilding, Member Stories

To honor his father, Tommy Meyer created a two-seat version of the legendary Little Toot biplane, known as the Big Toot.

April 5, 2018November 7, 2025

Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to 17-year-old Braden Hobbs, one of the HAWK kids profiled in the April issue of Sport Aviation, on passing his private pilot checkride!