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March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

Learning to Fly in the Late Fifties

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Why We Fly
By Hans Schroeder, EAA 43437 We all agree (I think) that once you catch the bug, flying never lets go of you no matter how long you abstain. And so, after ... Read more
February 20, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagles Helped Airman Get His Wings

Member Stories, Youth Outreach
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. February ... Read more
February 10, 2017October 17, 2025

Airport Renamed to Honor EAA Member

Member Stories
February 9, 2017 – The pilots and greater community of Payson, Arizona, wanted to find a way to honor Rich Henry, EAA 553213, for his lifelong contributions to aviation in the ... Read more
February 4, 2017October 17, 2025

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Col. Richard Bushong

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds
The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to ... Read more
February 3, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle, EAA Staff Member Comes Full Circle

Member Stories, Youth Outreach
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. David ... Read more
February 2, 2017November 6, 2025

Brandon Brown – Commercial Rating Written Exam Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach
Congratulations to 18-year-old Brandon Brown, EAA 1229004, who in the past year alone has earned his instrument rating, a commercial drone pilot license, and began working on his commercial rating. ... Read more
January 26, 2017October 17, 2025

Steve Shuter – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
Congratulations to Steve Shuter, EAA 1105380, who passed his checkride in April 2016 at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Apopka, Florida. Steve successfully completed the checkride on his first attempt, ... Read more
January 12, 2017October 17, 2025

Alex Dietrich – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
January 12, 2017 – Congratulations to Alex Dietrich, grandson of Walter Dietrich, EAA 55519, who on January 4 became a third-generation pilot after passing his private checkride. After graduating high school ... Read more
January 5, 2017October 17, 2025

A Legacy Continues

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds
December 29, 2016 – EAA’s main goal is to grow participation in aviation. It is able to do so thanks to people who are willing to help create the pathway ... Read more
January 5, 2017October 17, 2025

A Love Reunited

Homebuilding, Member Stories
By Emily Noack, EAA 848998, Museum Service Rep December 22, 2016 – For EAAers in the Oshkosh area Tracy Noack’s hangar is the Sunday morning destination. It is a meeting ... Read more
January 5, 2017November 7, 2025

Isaac Ericson – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
January 5, 2017 – Congratulations to Isaac Ericson, EAA 1100893, who created a family tradition on his 16th birthday December 3 by soloing in the same Stits Playboy his father once ... Read more
December 15, 2016November 5, 2025

Three Solos, One day

Member Stories, Milestones, Warbirds, Youth Outreach
December 15, 2016 – When he turned 16 on December 1, Tom Tippin had the opportunity to do something many aviators only dream of: He soloed a Piper J-3 Cub, ... Read more
December 1, 2016October 16, 2025

From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
By Owen Leipelt, EAA 1102131, EAA Chapter 62 Vice President December 1, 2016 – In 2013, when I was 13 years old, I took my first Young Eagles flight with ... Read more
December 1, 2016October 17, 2025

Saving a Tiger Moth

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds
December 1, 2016 – For years Liz Matzelle, EAA 576594, dreamed of owning an airplane. Little did she know that the adventure she would go on would result in her ... Read more
November 17, 2016November 6, 2025

Winging It West For Labor Day

Member Stories, Why We Fly
VFR flying demands a bizarre mix of meticulous planning and a penchant for spontaneity. I learned that over Labor Day weekend when my girlfriend and I set out one morning ... Read more
November 17, 2016October 17, 2025

Justin McDowell – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
Congratulations to 16-year-old Justin McDowell, EAA 1174050, who completed his first solo October 31 in a Cessna 172 on floats off of Whitewater Lake in northern Ontario. Although he went ... Read more
October 27, 2016November 5, 2025

From Eagle Flight Recipient to Current Pilot

Chapters, Member Stories, Milestones
October 27, 2016 – Bill Wemhoff, EAA 1167924, of Herndon, Virginia, earned his pilot certificate nearly 35 years ago in Nebraska but hadn’t flown since. Life got in the way and ... Read more

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