March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Cockpit Confessional

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Matt Ringen, EAA 1304226 There we were, upside down and on fire. Just kidding. But it’s bound to happen, you and whoever else is in the aircraft with you ... Read more

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

When Young Eagles Grow Up

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In 2026, EAA’s Young Eagles program is on a mission to hit the next big milestone: Mission 2.5, or 2.5 million youths flown by volunteer pilots. The program’s goal is ... Read more

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

A Flight Back in Time

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Aviation means many things to many people for many reasons. Some fly, some build, some simply enjoy taking it all in. For James Raymond, EAA 1170677, aviation now is a ... Read more

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Cole Terpstra: EAA Chapter 115’s Ray Scholar

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Kathy Lubitz, President, Ultra-Light Pilots Association of Canada Cole grew up on a small farm near Listowel, Ontario. When he was 5, his family flew to Florida for vacation. ... Read more

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

My First Time Leaving the Ground

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Charan Kandula I remember the sound more than anything else. Not the loud and constant engine but it was my headset clicking into place and sealing myself from the ... Read more

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The Next Generation of Aviators at 40XS

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Miro Perez In 2002, we moved into the airport community at Hank Sasser Airport at Breakaway (40XS), knowing virtually nothing about general aviation — let alone what it meant ... Read more

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Why I Fly an Ultralight

Member Stories, Ultralights, Why We Fly

By Jenna Rose, EAA 1576771 This piece originally ran in the December 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Like many people, I spent many years dreaming about taking part ... Read more

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

It Comes Back Around

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Joshua Tocko, EAA 104822 Most pilots get into flying just for the kicks — the thrill of being up there, chasing horizons. Some turn it into a full-blown career, ... Read more

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Returning the Favor of Flight

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By Emme Hornung Since 1992, EAA’s Young Eagles program has been inspiring kids with the taste of flight through a vast network of volunteer pilots. In 2026, we are pushing ... Read more

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Mission: (Im)possible

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Curtis Penner, EAA 1103560, Manitoba “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” Pilots need a mission. Try this! Starting and finishing at the centre of the continent in ... Read more

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Story and photos courtesy of EAA Chapter 582 In early October, EAA Chapter 582 hosted a special Young Eagles rally for youths from The Program Inc., a community organization dedicated ... Read more

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Scout Shares What EAA Means to Her

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

By James Clark, EAA Lifetime 466543 11-year-old Margaret Clark, my daughter, is working on her communications and aviation merit badges for Scouting America, and she would love to share the ... Read more

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Navy-Inspired RV-8 on Display at WAAAM

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By David Paradis, EAA 877365 My RV-8, N814DP, was donated to the Western Antique Aircraft and Automobile Museum in December 2024. I convinced the founder Terry Brandt and his board ... Read more

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

EAA and WPA Flyout to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island

Chapters, Why We Fly

By Aidan Lara and Ray Ballantyne, EAA 808555, EAA Chapter 430 President “By 2100z on Sunday, Oct. 26th, the TAFs were looking good for the flyout to Roche Harbor for ... Read more

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

1925 National Air Reliability Tour: 100th Anniversary Commemorative Mooney Edition

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

By Marc Breen, EAA 1468014 By 1925, Americans could travel long distances by train or automobile; but the idea of commercial aviation only existed in dreams and imagination. Air travel ... Read more