February 28, 2017October 22, 2025

Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Flight Lesson

Learn to Fly, Tips

Preflight, cruise, pre-landing, shut down, emergency — to name a few. Aviation is full of checklists. So if you’re interested in learning to fly, what better way to plan for ... Read more

February 24, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle Overcomes Fear of Heights to Fly

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. February ... Read more

February 24, 2017November 3, 2025

Aircraft Anniversaries Celebrated at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture

EAA members are justifiably proud of their attendance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, celebrating anniversaries spanning decades of flying in — or driving to the event — years of camping in ... Read more

February 20, 2017October 17, 2025

From the Hangar Floor: Canadian PBY to Fly Again Soon

Warbirds

The Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society (FARS) in Alberta, Canada, is nearing the culmination of a dream that started nearly 10 years ago: to restore a PBY5-A, known north of the ... 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 20, 2017October 28, 2025

Old Glory Honor Flight – AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

EAA, American Airlines, and Old Glory Honor Flight were proud to once again join forces in 2016 to give Vietnam veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful memorials dedicated in ... Read more

February 10, 2017November 6, 2025

New Pilot Flies Young Eagles One Year After His First Ride

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.  February ... Read more

February 10, 2017October 16, 2025

Homebuilts at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

Homebuilding

The Homebuilts area is the place to go for the makers and doers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. With daily workshops and forums, it is also the perfect place for current ... 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 8, 2017November 6, 2025

Nolan Hart – Private Pilot Milestone

Chapters, Milestones, Youth Outreach

February 8, 2017 – Congratulations to 17-year-old Nolan Hart, EAA 1139352, who successfully completed his checkride and became a private pilot on January 14. “Lifting off the ground for the ... Read more

February 4, 2017October 29, 2025

See AirVenture From Above

AirVenture, Ultralights

What’s the best way to see the most at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh? By flying, of course! Get a unique view of the AirVenture grounds by flying the ultralight pattern with paramotor ... 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 4, 2017October 28, 2025

From the Hangar Floor:
World War I Airplane Comes Home for Restoration

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

In the early 2000s, when Don Funke, EAA 652318, and a group of friends were discussing the history of aviation in their hometown of Ithaca, New York, they could only ... 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 3, 2017November 6, 2025

Flying in a Winter Wonderland – Skiplane Flying

Why We Fly

Skiplane flying becomes an integral part of life once winter weather begins to encroach on many remote communities in places like Canada and Alaska. There, it can be a lifeline, ... 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 28, 2025

EAA Celebrates 64 Years!

Honoring The Past

On January 26, 1953, EAA began with a with a simple meeting in Paul and Audrey Poberezny’s home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since then, EAA has been headquartered in first Milwaukee ... 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 19, 2017October 17, 2025

The Spirit of Madison

Honoring The Past

January 19, 2017 – During World War II, thanks in large part to the pervasive patriotism of the day, it was a common occurrence for communities to raise funds to purchase ... 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 16, 2025

Texas Aerospace Engineering Students Building an RV-12

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth Outreach

December 14, 2016 -Twenty-four high school students in Georgetown, Texas, are getting the opportunity to experience homebuilding firsthand thanks to the efforts of members of the local aviation community including ... Read more

January 5, 2017October 28, 2025

30th Anniversary of Voyager Flight

Honoring The Past

December 22, 2016 – On December 23, 1986, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager made history, landing successfully after completing a nine-day flight around the world without stopping or refueling in ... 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, 2017November 5, 2025

Way Better Late Than Never – Gubert’s Fly Baby Biplane

Vintage, Why We Fly

“Why did I wait so long?” That’s what Kurt Gubert, EAA 441434, said on May 16, 2015, when he made the first flight of his eye-catching Fly Baby biplane, a ... 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