March 19, 2017November 6, 2025

Flying Young Eagles

Chapters, Volunteers, Youth Outreach

By Joel Hargis, EAA 1074421 Three and a half years ago I was asked to join EAA Chapter 534 at the local airport, Leesburg International Airport, in Central Florida (KLEE). The ... Read more

March 18, 2017November 3, 2025

Aircraft Highlights at AirVenture Oshkosh 2017

Every year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we’re lucky to welcome some of the most interesting aircraft in the world, and 2017 is shaping up to be no exception. Sometimes, the ... Read more

March 16, 2017October 28, 2025

From the Hangar Floor: Returning a Reno-Racing Corsair to its Roots

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

When most people hear the name Corsair, they think of the World War II warbird as just that — in its military capacity. Few would think of the airplane being ... Read more

March 16, 2017October 17, 2025

EAA Young Eagles – 2 Million and Counting

Youth Outreach

Ride along with Phillips 66 as they celebrate 2 million Young Eagles at AirVenture 2016. Volunteers pass on the joy of flight to youth and we thank the pilots who ... Read more

March 16, 2017November 7, 2025

Edward L. Hasch Jr. – Master Mechanic Award Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Edward L. Hasch Jr., EAA 237979, who was presented with the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award on March 8 at the Nashville FSDO. Ed spent 46 years ... Read more

March 15, 2017October 29, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Summer Breeze

Homebuilding, Member Stories

By Whitney Coyle, EAA 736036, New Smyrna Beach, Florida Florida Breezy My Breezy journey began back in 2008 with my first trip to AirVenture as a fresh A&P certificate at ... Read more

March 15, 2017November 6, 2025

Fáilte (Welcome), Chapter 1597!

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Recently-formed EAA Chapter 1597 in Limerick, Ireland, has more than The Spirit of Aviation bringing life and vibrancy to the group — it also has great Irish craic (Gaelic for ... Read more

March 15, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Episode 1

Podcast, Why We Fly

            Welcome to EAA’s ‘pilot’ episode of The Green Dot, a podcast for those who fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by ... Read more

March 14, 2017November 3, 2025

F-18 Pilots Return to Oshkosh

AirVenture, Warbirds

Going to Oshkosh is a memorable experience for anyone in love with aviation. Whether you’ve saved, planned, and dreamed for years to get here or you’re a local who’s been ... Read more

March 14, 2017November 6, 2025

For Young Eagle, Passion Plus Encouragement Led to Career in Aviation

Why We Fly, 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. For ... Read more

March 13, 2017November 3, 2025

A Photographer’s Favorites From AirVenture 2016

AirVenture

Larry Flieler, EAA 1216036, is an avid photographer from Ashburn, Ontario, and came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh last summer for the first time in quite a while. As you’d expect, ... Read more

March 13, 2017November 6, 2025

How to Get Around Once You’re There

Tips

“The journey matters, not the destination,” is a tired axiom, but it’s certainly true in aviation. Still, once you arrive at the destination it’s oftentimes helpful to be able to ... Read more

March 10, 2017October 17, 2025

2 Millionth Young Eagle Solos

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Many congratulations to EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle, Jodie Gawthrop, EAA 1108302, who completed her first solo on March 9, less than a year after her flight with former Young ... Read more

March 9, 2017October 28, 2025

Commemorations Celebrated at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

As important as aircraft are at AirVenture, it is the people involved with aviation, and those who put their lives on the line for our safety, who we took time ... Read more

March 9, 2017November 6, 2025

Searey Solo Around the World

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Michael Smith, EAA 1001669, of Williamstown in Victoria, Australia, recently finished a flight that most of us could only dream about: a trip around the world in his Searey named ... Read more

March 9, 2017November 4, 2025

A B-29 Ride 70 Years in the Making

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

We salute two Women Airforce Service Pilots, Florence “Shutsy” Reynolds and Marty Wyall, as they go back in time on the Commemorative Air Force’s FIFI during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The ... Read more

March 8, 2017October 29, 2025

Aluminum Can Built Mini-Max

Homebuilding, Ultralights

Ron Detert used a little ingenuity and a whole lot of EAA Spirit to complete his project. In his 82 years of life, Ron Detert has not gone a day ... Read more

March 8, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagle Pursues CFI Certificate

Milestones, 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. By ... Read more

March 8, 2017November 6, 2025

Why Do I Fly?

Why We Fly

That’s a harder question than it first appears. It is tempting, seductively so, to just finish this right now with five words, and then walk away whistling, hands in pockets, ... Read more

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

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

Grasshoppers Land at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Warbirds

Light liaison airplanes, affectionately known as L-birds, were indispensable in World War II, serving as artillery spotters, light transports, and even flying ambulances. Take a look back to EAA AirVenture ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

From the Hangar Floor: Replicating Steve Wittman’s Buster

Chapters, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past

Being located in Oshkosh, EAA Chapter 252 has always had a strong connection to aviation great Steve Wittman. It is only fitting, then, for Chapter 252 to have the opportunity ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

A Tri-Motor Ride 84 Years in the Making

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor flew a special passenger at its Chapter 1067 stop in Naples, Florida, on February 26: 104-year-old Helen Johnson Collins, who took her first flight in this iconic ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 17, 2025

Magnificent Boeing Plaza at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture

There’s a sense of awe that comes over you when you see the magnificent aircraft on display every day at AirVenture. Get a peek at the aircraft that visited us ... Read more

March 1, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagles Program Ignites Passion for Aviation

Why We Fly, 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. Twenty-year-old ... Read more