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May 17, 2017November 4, 2025

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

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly
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

Chapter 690’s Youth Program Celebrates First Solo

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach
EAA Chapter 690 is celebrating the first solo of any participant in its youth aviation program. ... Read more
April 28, 2017November 4, 2025

The Most Important Toy in History

Honoring The Past
The story of Alphonse Pénaud, the French inventor who built a toy helicopter that changed the world. ... Read more
April 27, 2017October 28, 2025

My First Aerobatic Competition

Aerobatics, Member Stories
EAA and IAC member Karl Gashler shares what it’s like to prepare for and participate in an aerobatics competition. ... Read more
April 27, 2017October 17, 2025

We Work Weekends

AirVenture, Volunteers
Jim Cunningham, EAA volunteer, talks about his recent weekend work volunteer party experience in Oshkosh. ... Read more

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