April 13, 2017October 16, 2025

Our Favorite Moments from SUN ‘n FUN

Why We Fly

EAA staffers were all over the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo last week, talking with EAA members at the Spirit of Aviation mobile experience, meeting with partners, and gathering ... Read more

April 13, 2017October 28, 2025

Happy Birthday Wilbur Wright

Honoring The Past

The Wright brothers: Their names are synonymous with flight. After years of patient experimentation, they brought the world into the age of airplanes. Wilbur was born on April 16, 1867, ... Read more

April 13, 2017November 4, 2025

A Florida Foray – Part 1

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

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April 13, 2017October 28, 2025

EAA at the San Diego Air & Space Museum

Honoring The Past

A couple of EAA staff were in the neighborhood, so they dropped in to the world-class San Diego Air & Space Museum for a quick visit.

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April 13, 2017November 7, 2025

Russell Swartzfager – Private Pilot Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Russell Swartzfager, EAA 1161378, who passed his private pilot checkride on February 28 out of the Crystal River Airport (KCGC) in Florida.

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April 11, 2017November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to the Pylons at Reno

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Tom McNerney’s introduction to aviation was much more humble than one might expect looking at his race plane Unleashed.

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April 8, 2017November 6, 2025

Hal Bryan – First Pilots N Paws Flight Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Congratulations to EAA staffer Hal Bryan, EAA 638979, for completing his first Pilots N Paws rescue flight on November 12 with his wife, Muffy. Hal flew from Oshkosh to Jasper ... Read more

April 7, 2017October 16, 2025

Blue Angels Help Inspire Young Eagles

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Imperial County Airport in Imperial, California, holds an annual Aviation Day to educate the community about the importance of the airport and increase youth outreach through Young Eagles flights given ... Read more

April 6, 2017November 6, 2025

Former Young Eagle Gives Back to Program

Volunteers, 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. Mathieu ... Read more

April 6, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Episode 3

Podcast, Why We Fly

In this episode, we hear from EAA director of publications Jim Busha about the things he’s seen during an epic story-gathering trip to Florida. Jim talks about his visits to ... Read more

April 5, 2017November 4, 2025

Happy Birthday Steve Wittman!

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

One of the greatest air race pilots and aircraft designers, Steve Wittman, was born on April 5, 1904.

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April 4, 2017November 6, 2025

A Pillar of Our Chapter

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

At the heart of this story is aviator Dick Pingrey, a force of nature from Selah, Washington, and his last two airplane projects he whipped into completion.

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April 3, 2017October 16, 2025

Constructing Your Own Kneeboard

Learn to Fly

EAA staffer and new pilot Cory Puuri needed a kneeboard but couldn’t find one that did exactly what he wanted. So, in the best EAA spirit, he built his own. ... Read more

April 2, 2017November 4, 2025

Bladud Abides: The King Who Tried to Fly

Honoring The Past

We know who was first to fly, but who was first to try? It might have been King Bladud of Bath—if he actually existed, that is.

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March 31, 2017October 17, 2025

Brad Hahn – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Chapter 444 President Brad Hahn, EAA 1098593, who successfully completed his first solo March 28 at the Waupaca County Airport. “Thanks to everyone that has helped me along this ... Read more

March 30, 2017October 28, 2025

Guaranteed Week of Aviation Awe

AirVenture

In just four months, aviation enthusiasts from all over the world will make their annual pilgrimage and gather at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Don’t miss this year’s lineup including the largest gathering of ... Read more

March 30, 2017November 6, 2025

New Pilot Thanks Family, Friends, Young Eagles

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. High ... Read more

March 30, 2017November 6, 2025

The Ups and Downs of First Flights

Homebuilding, Member Stories

By Justin Inman, EAA 1057655 Flying the first flight in an experimental airplane is unlike anything else in the world. The mix of emotions, physical senses, extreme focus, and heightened ... Read more

March 29, 2017November 6, 2025

Partial Panel for Real

Tips

By Peter Conant The first time I lost my attitude indicator (AI) was on a practice ILS approach in IMC with an instructor soon after I had passed my instrument ... Read more

March 29, 2017November 5, 2025

Saying Goodbye One Last Time

Vintage, Why We Fly

Like life, flying can be unforgiving at times. Let’s face it, accidents happen in all walks of life, no matter in the air or on the ground. It’s especially difficult ... Read more

March 28, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Episode 2

Honoring The Past, Podcast

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

March 28, 2017November 4, 2025

In Case You’ve Never Heard of Amy Johnson

Honoring The Past

Amy Johnson was amazing. Born just a few months before airplanes, she was an avid and skilled pilot who set multiple records, a passionate advocate for aviation, and a fearless ... Read more

March 26, 2017October 16, 2025

You Can’t Trust Your Instruments Except You Have To

Learn to Fly

One of the toughest things about learning to fly is learning to trust the instruments, especially when they disagree with what we see and feel. However, we have no choice; ... Read more

March 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Rich Largent – 1,300th Young Eagle Flight Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations and thank you to Chapter 939 President Rich Largent, EAA 512497, who recently flew his 1,300th Young Eagle, 20 years after he began flying for the program in 1997. ... Read more

March 23, 2017October 29, 2025

Family Flight Fest Fun

EAA Museum, Youth Outreach

It was a record setting year with 1,678 people visiting the EAA Aviation Museum for Family Flight Fest 2017 March 18-19. Visitors got to see and do a little bit ... Read more