July 11, 2017October 16, 2025

Christina Larson – Commercial Glider Milestone

Christina earned her commercial glider rating two years after her first glider flight.

June 29, 2017November 5, 2025

When Aviation Runs In Your Family You Do Things Differently

We Built a Thorp T-18 in Our Wisconsin Basement. But How Did We Get It Out? Reposted with permission from AvGeekery.com By Bill Walton Aviation has been a large part ... Read more

June 28, 2017October 17, 2025

Caroline Dougherty – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Caroline soloed her father’s 1918 Curtiss Jenny and a Taylor E-2 Cub on her 16th birthday.

June 25, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Helps a Young Eagle Achieve Her Dream

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

“Walking into Chapter 790 was like hitting the lottery for a kid.”

June 22, 2017November 4, 2025

The Family Aeronca

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

One could say Thomas C. Anderson Sr. was a pioneer in farming-related aviation.

June 20, 2017November 6, 2025

Getting Your Significant Other Into Aviation

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Jared McQuade I have an unhealthy love for aviation. It has shaped my entire life. Whether it was going to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh every year since 1998, going to ... Read more

June 12, 2017November 6, 2025

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.

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.

June 6, 2017November 6, 2025

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.

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.

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, 2017November 6, 2025

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.

May 24, 2017November 6, 2025

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.

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.

May 22, 2017November 6, 2025

Brian Jones – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

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

May 18, 2017November 6, 2025

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.

May 18, 2017November 6, 2025

Adventurous AirCam

Member Stories

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 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.

May 10, 2017November 6, 2025

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.

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