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Member Stories

Home » Member Stories

June 12, 2017

From RC to ATC

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

For many EAAers, an interest in general aviation is in their blood. Mario Rosales, however, developed a fascination on his own at a young age.

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June 8, 2017November 4, 2025

Rarified Air

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

An EAA member photographs EAA’s Boeing B-17 Aluminum Overcast as it flew over Olympia and the capitol building.

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June 6, 2017

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Sometimes love of aviation skips a generation, which is exactly how 18-year-old Tyler Barry got the flying bug.

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June 5, 2017October 17, 2025

EAA Volunteer Turns 100

Member Stories, Volunteers

John Schram, EAA 846909, who volunteers at Pioneer Airport behind the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will turn 100 years old on June 12.

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June 2, 2017October 17, 2025

Danielle Olson – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
Congratulations to 16-year-old Danielle Olson, EAA 784715, who soloed Memorial Day weekend after nearly lifelong preparation for the moment. Danielle’s aviation journey began with a flight at just 5 weeks ... Read more
May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

The Magic of Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Ben Bushnell shares how Young Eagles lit a passion for aviation in his life.

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May 24, 2017May 23, 2017

The First 11

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Karl Garman, EAA Lifetime 397981, was one of the first Young Eagles to receive a flight when the program kicked off in 1992.

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May 24, 2017November 5, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Washington Glasair Sportsman

Homebuilding, Member Stories

How this Sportsman kit was built as part of Glasair’s annual Build-a-Plane challenge.

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May 22, 2017June 22, 2017

Brian Jones – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Brian Jones, EAA 1216827, soloed April 9 after being inspired to pursue his pilot certificate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

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May 18, 2017May 18, 2017

Is an EAA Lifetime Member Pilot a Hero?

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Mark Hanson recounts his life changing experience volunteering as a pilot on one special and critical Patient Airlift Services trip.

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May 18, 2017

Adventurous AirCam

Member Stories, Why We Fly
The Lockwood AirCam was purpose-built to be a camera platform to capture photos and video over some of the harshest terrain in the world, and now it’s a popular kit-built ... Read more
May 16, 2017May 18, 2017

Overcoming Obstacles

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Since Minjae Kim fell in love with with aviation in third grade, he made it his mission to learn English so he could become a pilot.

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May 15, 2017October 17, 2025

Sophia Shay – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Young Eagle and EAA volunteer Sophia Shay, EAA 292424, recently completed her first solo on her 16th birthday.

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May 10, 2017June 22, 2017

Jack Maechtle – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to 18-year-old Jack Maechtle, EAA 1120742, who transitioned from sport pilot to private pilot on May 2.

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May 9, 2017November 4, 2025

Handmade and Hammered Out

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Vintage
This splendid 1936 Ryan Sport Trainer stopped countless passersby in their tracks as it shimmered under the sun in front of the VAA Red Barn at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. ... Read more
May 9, 2017October 16, 2025

Gearing Up for my Glider Solo

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Ryan Elliott, son of EAA staffer Sean Elliott, EAA 520528, recounts accomplishing his first glider solo May 1.

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May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

Spread the Word

Member Stories, Youth Outreach
Growing up in Tampa, Florida, Judd Hill’s earliest experiences with aviation were with the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo in nearby Lakeland, which is where he eventually received ... Read more
May 3, 2017May 2, 2017

Overcoming Fear

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA’s Young Eagles program helped Brandon Brown, EAA 1229004, overcome fears and set career goals.

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May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

Someone You Should Know

Member Stories

An EAA member recounts one of the very special people he helped introduce to aviation.

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May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Chapter 690’s Youth Program Celebrates First Solo

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 690 is celebrating the first solo of any participant in its youth aviation program.

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