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April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

SUN ‘n FUN 2018 Recap

Air Show, Why We Fly

Wandering the grounds and watching the air shows, the EAA staff captured much of SUN ‘n FUN — here are just a few of our favorites.

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April 16, 2018April 17, 2018

Flying Young Eagles, One at a Time

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 382 shares its philosophy for flying Young Eagles.

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March 12, 2018April 10, 2018

Childhood Dreams Come True for the Kutryk Brothers

Why We Fly

As boys growing up in Whitehorse, Yukon, Joshua and Matthew Kutryk were like-minded in their interests, not the least of which was their shared dream to become fighter pilots.

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March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

The Vashon Aircraft Ranger 7

Member Stories, Why We Fly
Dynon founder John Torode, EAA 1213461, thinks that most airplanes are too expensive. Instead of complaining about it, he started a new company that has designed and built a brand ... Read more
February 22, 2018February 28, 2018

Engagement on Flight 13

Air Tours, Chapters, Why We Fly

EAA’s Tri-Motor tour has a memorable stop at Chapter 565 in Punta Gorda, Florida.

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February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

EAA Skiplane Fly-In at Pioneer Airport

EAA Museum, Why We Fly

Guests flocked to Pioneer Airport for the annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In, one of the more colorful events of the winter season

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February 6, 2018February 7, 2018

EAA Member Leads Heritage Flight Over Super Bowl 52

Warbirds, Why We Fly

An EAA member led the Super Bowl flyover honoring U.S. air power history.

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February 6, 2018February 6, 2018

Full Immersion

Why We Fly

Dive into the culture and community at Spruce Creek, the world’s best-known residential airpark.

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February 1, 2018

Unchecked Aggression

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly
Everyone customizes their homebuilt a little. Bill O’Neil, EAA 367019, doesn’t know the meaning of the word “little.” Get the full story of the truly unique Berkut 360 that he ... Read more
January 25, 2018

Chapter 1189 Makes Second Coat Donation Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly

Chapter 1189 helped deliver 450 coats cross-country to students in South Dakota.

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January 15, 2018January 18, 2018

Western Odyssey in C-FJNJ

Member Stories, Why We Fly

One member’s cross-country Canadian flight experience in a CH 750.

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January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Aviation Resolutions for 2018

Why We Fly

Make a resolution that will help spread The Spirit of Aviation in 2018!

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January 4, 2018

Students of the Wing

Milestones, Ultralights, Why We Fly

Follow EAA Staff Writer Megan Esau’s journey to soloing a powered paraglider.

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December 18, 2017December 15, 2017

Kyle’s Falco Takes Flight

Chapters, Homebuilding, Why We Fly

An EAA chapter helps make a special scratchbuilt Falco fly.

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December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – Meagan Flannigan

EAA Museum, Podcast, Warbirds, Why We Fly

U.S. Navy fighter pilot Meagan Flannigan joined EAA’s The Green Dot podcast to discuss her career in military aviation and more.

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