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June 1, 2018November 6, 2025

Return to Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly
An air traffic controller shares the story of his return to the left seat. ... Read more
May 31, 2018November 5, 2025

Bringing Back Preston’s Pride

Warbirds
Greg Stathatos has been working to shine up the B-17 Preston’s Pride. ... Read more
May 31, 2018October 17, 2025

Chapter-Sponsored Air Academy Trip Leads to EAA Job

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth Outreach
EAA Chapter Field Representative Kyle Voltz began his EAA journey after a chapter-sponsored trip to EAA’s Air Academy. ... Read more
May 31, 2018November 5, 2025

Like a Champ

From The Hangar Floor, Member Stories, Vintage
There’s more to the story of an Aeronca Champ project that was recently featured in EAA Sport Aviation magazine. ... Read more
May 31, 2018November 5, 2025

Canadian Flight School Offers Training to Students with Disabilities

EAA Canada, Learn to Fly, Member Stories
Zach Elliott owns and operates Ontario Advanced Ultralights, a flight school that serves any students wanting to fly, including those with disabilities. ... Read more
May 30, 2018October 28, 2025

Midwing Special — It Used to be a What?

Aerobatics, Homebuilding
Believe it or not, this airplane used to be a Super Cub. Ben Anderson, EAA 1032615, bought the one-of-a-kind Midwing Special from air show pilot Ned Surratt about three years ... Read more
May 30, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Paul Dye

Podcast
Former NASA flight director and Kitplanes Editor-in-Chief Paul Dye stopped by The Green Dot studio to talk about his storied career, his homebuilding experiences, and more. ... Read more
May 24, 2018October 28, 2025

EAA Attends Memphis Belle Unveiling, Visits National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Last week EAA staff had the opportunity to visit and tour the National Museum of the United States Air Force to see the Memphis Belle exhibit opening and the museum ... Read more
May 24, 2018June 7, 2018

Chapter 1114 Honors Member With Lifetime Achievement Celebration

Chapters
Vernon “Bobby” Cox, EAA 91424, is known by friends and family as a craftsman, aviator, and a man of great accomplishment. ... Read more
May 23, 2018October 16, 2025

Dedication of an Icon: The Memphis Belle

Member Stories, Warbirds
EAA’s Chris Henry shares his journey from volunteering on B-17 maintenance to speaking at the Memphis Belle’s unveiling at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. ... Read more
May 23, 2018October 29, 2025

Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones
Congratulations to Hans Noack, EAA 848994, on passing his private pilot checkride! ... Read more
May 23, 2018November 4, 2025

What’s in an N-Number?

Honoring The Past, Member Stories
Most people ask me the standard questions about my Kitfox: Am I the builder, how long was the build time, etc. But no one has ever asked about my N-number. ... Read more
May 22, 2018October 29, 2025

Tyler Barry — Instrument Rating Checkride Milestone

Milestones, Youth Outreach
Tyler, who was featured as one of EAA’s 25 for 25 Young Eagles in 2017, recently passed his instrument rating checkride. ... Read more
May 17, 2018October 29, 2025

The Restorers Anniversary to be Celebrated at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
The Restorers director/producer Adam White and a small panel of others involved in the film will be discussing the 15th anniversary of the movie. ... Read more
May 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Breezy Bob Flew Cross-Country to Fight Cancer

Why We Fly
After losing a loved one to cancer, Breezy Bob flew across the U.S. to raise awareness for research. ... Read more
May 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Chapter 175 Supports High School Rocket Team

Chapters, Youth Outreach
Chapter 175 supported six students in entering the Team America Rocket Competition. ... Read more
May 16, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Powered Paragliding with Eric Farewell

Podcast, Ultralights
EAA’s The Green Dot team sat down with Paradigm Aerobatic Team founder Eric Farewell to discuss the ins and outs of powered paragliding. ... Read more
May 15, 2018November 6, 2025

8 Reasons Why to Fly

Why We Fly
There are many reasons to learn to fly, but having fun should always be a part of the equation. ... Read more
May 14, 2018October 28, 2025

Across the Pond: Portugal to Brazil

Honoring The Past, Member Stories
One of many notable transatlantic flights during the 1920s took place from Lisbon to Rio de Janiero. ... Read more
May 14, 2018November 5, 2025

A Step Back in Time: MAAC Grassroots Fly-In

Honoring The Past, Vintage
Every September, the Midwest Antique Airplane Club holds its private, invitation-only Grassroots fly-in. An abundance of antique airplanes, a beautiful backdrop, camaraderie, and hangar talk all bring you back to ... Read more
May 10, 2018October 17, 2025

EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast Participating in Memphis Belle Rollout

Warbirds
EAA recently kicked off its 2018 B-17 air tour and will have Aluminum Overcast in Dayton, Ohio, from May 17-20 to participate in the opening of the Memphis Belle exhibit ... Read more
May 10, 2018October 28, 2025

EAA Visits Planes of Fame Air Show

Warbirds
EAA staff visited Chino, California, to cover the annual Planes of Fame Air Show on May 5-6 for a future issue of EAA Sport Aviation. Here’s a small preview of ... Read more
May 10, 2018October 29, 2025

Ed Becerra – Private Pilot Milestone

Milestones, Why We Fly
An EAA member fulfills his longstanding dream of becoming a pilot to honor his late father and late wife. ... Read more
May 10, 2018October 16, 2025

That’s All, Brother Restoration and First Flight

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds
Get an inside look at the restoration and first flight of the Commemorative Air Force’s C-47 That’s All, Brother, the lead airplane in the D-Day invasion at Normandy. The restoration ... Read more
May 9, 2018

H. Paul Shuch – Designated Pilot Examiner Milestone

Milestones
Paul needed a local designated pilot examiner for his flight students, so he decided to become one. ... Read more

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