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July 11, 2017October 16, 2025

Christina Larson – Commercial Glider Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
Christina earned her commercial glider rating two years after her first glider flight. ... Read more
July 9, 2017November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Young Eagle Coordinator

Chapters, Youth Outreach
Unlike many pilots and aviation enthusiasts, Joey Schimnich didn’t fall in love with flight after his first airplane ride. ... Read more
July 6, 2017November 3, 2025

B-29 Superfortress Doc Returns to the Air

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Doc graced the skies over Wichita, Kansas, again after a 61-year hiatus and 16 years of hardworking, dedicated volunteers restoring the four-engine World War II bomber back ... Read more
July 5, 2017November 6, 2025

A Magical Experience – The Alaskan inside passage by floatplane

Why We Fly
My aviation story is probably no different from many others. At a young age, my family would visit the local airport, from which my dad travelled for business. That was ... Read more
July 5, 2017November 3, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Dennis Dunbar, Director of AirVenture Air Show Operations

AirVenture, Podcast
This Green Dot podcast episode is an interesting look at what goes into making an air show like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh happen, as well as a glimpse into Dennis’ introduction ... Read more
July 4, 2017October 29, 2025

Take Me Home Huey Arrives at EAA

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds
On the morning of Friday, June 30, a group of more than 30 EAA staff gathered in anticipation in front of the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh to witness the ... Read more
July 3, 2017July 3, 2017

Jimmy O’Brien – Inspection Authorization Milestone

Milestones
Congratulations to Jimmy O’Brien, EAA 618685, who passed his IA (inspection authorization) exam in June with a near perfect score. His journey as an A&P began in 2010 when he ... Read more
July 3, 2017November 6, 2025

High School Pilot

Youth Outreach
A Young Eagle prepares for his aviation future. ... Read more
June 30, 2017November 3, 2025

Camp Scholler Opens for AirVenture 2017

AirVenture
Friday morning saw around 50-60 people in line bright and early to register for their camping permit at Camp Scholler and stake off their spot on the grounds, the first ... Read more
June 29, 2017November 5, 2025

When Aviation Runs In Your Family You Do Things Differently

Homebuilding, Member Stories
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 29, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Jack J. Pelton on Current Air Traffic Control Privatization Legislation

Podcast
This week we have a special emergency edition of The Green Dot. Hal, Tom, and guest host Mack Dickson sit down with EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack ... 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. ... Read more
June 27, 2017October 17, 2025

Sometimes It’s About More Than Flying

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When flying helps build character and commitment.

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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.” ... Read more
June 22, 2017November 6, 2025

Henry Scott – Powered Paraglider Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach
Twelve-year-old Henry Scott makes his first powered paraglider solo! ... Read more
June 22, 2017October 29, 2025

Ultralight Day Takes Off Without a Hitch

EAA Museum, Ultralights
Flying fun on the lighter side of aviation! ... Read more
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. ... Read more
June 21, 2017October 17, 2025

The Tuskegee Eagles of St. Joseph, Missouri

Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

Sharing aviation and homebuilding with underprivileged youth.

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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 20, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle Following in His Family’s Footsteps

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Although he had a strong family connection to aviation, Alex said it was his Young Eagles ride that really fortified his desire to follow in his parents’ footsteps. ... Read more
June 15, 2017November 3, 2025

Students Get Involved With Aviation and STEM Through Teen Builds

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach
Each year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, space is set aside for the teen-build projects area, a space for student-built aircraft to be displayed proudly. Some of these projects are accomplished ... Read more
June 15, 2017November 6, 2025

Chapter 186 Flies 131 Young Eagles at Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach
For most of the youth, it was their first time in a general aviation aircraft. ... Read more
June 15, 2017November 6, 2025

An Inside Look at International Young Eagles Day 2017

Chapters, Youth Outreach
Get a closer look at some of the Young Eagles flights that happened in Oshkosh on Saturday, June 10 during a windy International Young Eagles Day 2017 with this video ... Read more
June 15, 2017October 17, 2025

Zenith Introduces Homebuilding to SolidWorks Staff

Homebuilding
Zenith Aircraft Company visited SolidWorks to assist employees on their first homebuilding project. ... Read more
June 14, 2017November 6, 2025

An Evening of Flying Firsts

Why We Fly
A few EAA employees recently flew out to a hamburger social. ... Read more

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