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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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April 25, 2017October 16, 2025

Madison Malcomb – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations to Young Eagle Madison Malcomb, EAA 1207213, who soloed on her 16th birthday on April 19 in an experimental RV-12 after just 10 hours of instruction.

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April 24, 2017November 6, 2025

It Runs in the Family

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Twenty-two-year-old William C. Buck III got more from his father and grandfather than a family name, he also got a love of aviation.

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April 22, 2017November 4, 2025

The Story of Tim Gagnon: Designing the Apollo reunion mission patch

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

The story behind the commemorative Apollo mission patch that will be sold at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

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April 20, 2017October 16, 2025

From the Hangar Floor: Vintage Wings of Canada’s Spitfire Mk IX

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Vintage Wings of Canada, home to a remarkable collection of warbirds in Gatineau, Quebec, is nearly finished restoring their second Supermarine Spitfire.

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April 20, 2017November 5, 2025

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Cross-Country to Canada: New Jersey Van’s RV-12

Homebuilding, Member Stories
By Brent Connelly, EAA 874578 For many of us, building and then flying our own homebuilt aircraft is one of those life-changing events that ranks up there with the birth of ... Read more
April 19, 2017October 28, 2025

Blue Angels Spring Training Visit

AirVenture

EAA recently visited the Blue Angels’ spring training in El Centro, California, in preparation for their performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. We can’t wait for their AirVenture debut!

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April 19, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – John Monnett of Sonex Aircraft

Homebuilding, Podcast
This week we welcome John Monnett, a multi-thousand-hour private pilot with both glider and float plane ratings and an A&P mechanic, who discusses his many designs and the history of ... Read more
April 19, 2017November 4, 2025

Stinson L-1 Vigilant

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
The Stinson L-1 was the first of the L-birds, and local Senior Aeromedical Examiner Kevin Green fondly remembers the stories his dad would tell him about flying them during World ... Read more
April 18, 2017November 6, 2025

Airline Pilot Thanks Young Eagles Mentors

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Joe Coraggio, EAA Lifetime 563242, got his first ride in a general aviation aircraft just one year after the Young Eagles program began.

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April 14, 2017November 6, 2025

Florida Foray – Part 3

Why We Fly
I was feeling lucky that the next stop on the Florida Foray had fit into our travel plans. Being a Seaplane Pilots Association member, I’ve heard several times about the ... Read more
April 13, 2017November 5, 2025

A Florida Foray – Part 2

Homebuilding, Why We Fly

EAA’s JT Meidl recounts his Floridian adventure collecting photos and videos for upcoming stories.

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April 13, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 252 Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach
EAA Chapter 252 held a pancake breakfast and Young Eagles rally last weekend in honor of Steve Wittman’s birthday after whom the Oshkosh airport is named. They enjoyed a great ... Read more
April 13, 2017November 6, 2025

Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Hal Bryan remembers his first passengers after flying Young Eagles on the 30th anniversary of his private checkride.

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