May 17, 2017November 4, 2025

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Linda Morgan

Throughout the years, the EAA B-17 has flown many veterans and family members of veterans, and flew someone who has another B-17 close to their heart. ... Read more

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017

A Tale of Two Cities

Chapters

This is the story about how EAA Chapter 517 found its way into two cities. ... Read more

May 16, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Charlie Precourt, NASA Astronaut

Podcast

This week we welcome Charlie Precourt. Charlie is on EAA’s board of directors and is the vice president and general manager of Propulsion Systems Division ... Read more

May 16, 2017November 6, 2025

Overcoming Obstacles

Why We Fly, 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. ... Read more

May 16, 2017November 4, 2025

Flying EAA’s Spirit of St. Louis

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

On May 10, EAA’s flying Spirit of St. Louis replica made its season debut at the organization’s annual Fly Your Plane to Work day. I had the chance to fly ... 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. ... Read more

May 11, 2017November 6, 2025

A Look Back – EAA’s Young Eagles Launch Press Conference

Youth Outreach

On May 13, 1992, EAA launched the Young Eagles program with a goal of flying 1 million Young Eagles by 2003. As of this day in 2017, 25 years later, ... Read more

May 11, 2017October 28, 2025

Artist John Stahr Restores Nose Art on EAA’s B-17

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Well-known experimental aircraft painter John Stahr, EAA 714251, recently volunteered his time restoring the nose art on EAA’s B-17. ... Read more

May 11, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA’s Fly Your Plane To Work Day

EAA Museum, Why We Fly

While most drove to work on May 10, a few lucky ones got to fly into EAA’s Pioneer Airport as coworkers welcomed them with admiration! ... Read more

May 11, 2017November 6, 2025

How Safe Is It?

Tips

All motorized transportation presents some level of risk, but exactly how safe is general aviation compared to other vehicles? ... Read more

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. ... Read more

May 10, 2017November 6, 2025

Millennials in Action: Chapter 1342 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 1342 first formed at the University of North Dakota, its number one goal was to share aviation with local youth through Young Eagles. ... Read more

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. ... Read more

May 8, 2017November 6, 2025

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 4, 2017October 28, 2025

The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – Are You Ready?

AirVenture

Marvel at aircraft, learn hands-on, be inspired, and join us at the only place that lets you experience the entire world of flight for one week. ... Read more

May 3, 2017November 3, 2025

The Pearl – America’s Pearl Harbor Survivor

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Cadet’s current owner, Greg Anders, EAA 604539, shared the story of this remarkable slice of history with us at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. ... Read more

May 3, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Demystifying AirVenture

AirVenture, Podcast

We know that getting into—and around at—AirVenture may raise more questions than answers, especially for newbies, so Dick Knapinski helps us simplify things, and debunk a few myths along the ... Read more

May 3, 2017November 6, 2025

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. ... Read more

May 2, 2017November 7, 2025

Someone You Should Know

Member Stories

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

May 2, 2017June 2, 2017

An Unexpected Chapter Visit

Chapters

For two decades, Neil Bowden has been organizing the South African contingent’s visit to Oshkosh. Last weekend, he found himself suddenly involved in a whole new dimension of EAA activity. ... Read more

May 1, 2017November 6, 2025