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.

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.

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.

June 14, 2017November 6, 2025

An Evening of Flying Firsts

Why We Fly

A few EAA employees recently flew out to a hamburger social.

June 14, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Jack Pelton

Podcast, Why We Fly

This week on EAA’s The Green Dot we meet our fearless leader, Jack J. Pelton, CEO and chairman of the board at EAA. Jack ... Read more

June 12, 2017November 6, 2025

From RC to ATC

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

For many EAAers, an interest in general aviation is in their blood. Mario Rosales, however, developed a fascination on his own at a young age.

June 8, 2017November 4, 2025

Rarified Air

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

An EAA member photographs EAA’s Boeing B-17 Aluminum Overcast as it flew over Olympia and the capitol building.

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

EAA Chapters Award Scholarships

Chapters

Two active EAA chapters, Chapter 1093 in Midland, Michigan, and Chapter 975 in Kenai, Alaska, recently awarded scholarships to local student pilots. Chapter 1093 presented their scholarships to Hannah Jackson, ... Read more

June 8, 2017October 16, 2025

Paul Poberezny Flying at EAA’s Convention

AirVenture

A throwback to Paul Poberezny at EAA’s fly-in!

June 6, 2017November 6, 2025

International Young Eagles Day is June 10

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

June is the most important month for Young Eagles as anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Young Eagles flights are conducted, depending on the weather.

June 6, 2017November 6, 2025

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Sometimes love of aviation skips a generation, which is exactly how 18-year-old Tyler Barry got the flying bug.

June 5, 2017October 17, 2025

EAA Volunteer Turns 100

Member Stories, Volunteers

John Schram, EAA 846909, who volunteers at Pioneer Airport behind the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will turn 100 years old on June 12.

June 2, 2017October 17, 2025

Danielle Olson – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to 16-year-old Danielle Olson, EAA 784715, who soloed Memorial Day weekend after nearly lifelong preparation for the moment. Danielle’s aviation journey began with a flight at just 5 weeks ... Read more

June 1, 2017November 4, 2025