May 31, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – EAA Government Advocacy Team

Podcast

EAA’s government advocacy team provide an overview of EAA’s government advocacy work, including the recently implemented BasicMed medical certification rule, EAA’s work to bring inexpensive retrofit equipment to type-certificated aircraft, ... Read more

May 28, 2017November 6, 2025

The Magic of Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Ben Bushnell shares how Young Eagles lit a passion for aviation in his life.

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May 25, 2017November 4, 2025

Taxicub History

Honoring The Past, Vintage

Piper’s Taxicub service of the late 1940s was meant to be the taxi of the skies.

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May 24, 2017November 3, 2025

Counting Down to AirVenture 2017

AirVenture

Here are some of our favorite photos from AirVenture 2016 to help you get pumped up for #OSH17. Join us this summer!

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May 24, 2017November 6, 2025

The First 11

Member Stories, Youth Outreach

Karl Garman, EAA Lifetime 397981, was one of the first Young Eagles to receive a flight when the program kicked off in 1992.

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May 24, 2017November 5, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Washington Glasair Sportsman

Homebuilding, Member Stories

How this Sportsman kit was built as part of Glasair’s annual Build-a-Plane challenge.

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May 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Unlocking the World of Flight

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

A first flight in an airplane can become the key to unlocking the airport gates and pursuing an aviation passion.

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May 22, 2017November 6, 2025

Brian Jones – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Brian Jones, EAA 1216827, soloed April 9 after being inspired to pursue his pilot certificate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

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May 21, 2017October 17, 2025

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Betty Lausch

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

An original Rosie the Riveter, 92-year-old Betty Lausch, flew on EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast at a recent tour stop.

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May 18, 2017November 6, 2025

Is an EAA Lifetime Member Pilot a Hero?

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Mark Hanson recounts his life changing experience volunteering as a pilot on one special and critical Patient Airlift Services trip.

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May 18, 2017November 6, 2025

Adventurous AirCam

Member Stories

The Lockwood AirCam was purpose-built to be a camera platform to capture photos and video over some of the harshest terrain in the world, and now it’s a popular kit-built ... Read more

May 17, 2017November 6, 2025

A Visit to Tavares – “America’s Seaplane City”

Why We Fly

While in Florida recently, staff from EAA decided to stop in at “America’s Seaplane City,” the state where there are more registered seaplane pilots than any other in the nation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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