August 17, 2017

10 Activities To Celebrate National Aviation Day

Why We Fly

Every year since 1939, the U.S. has celebrated National Aviation Day on August 19, Orville Wright’s birthday, as a way to promote the development of aviation and to honor those ... Read more

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Proteus Takes Flight at Oshkosh

AirVenture, Why We Fly

John Barton, Proteus’ crew chief, took some time between flights and the many Scaled Composites forums that happened at AirVenture to talk about the airplane’s history and its future.

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

Stallion 51 Celebrates 30 Years

Warbirds, Why We Fly

Stallion 51 of Kissimmee, Florida, invited former Mustang pilot graduates and fellow P-51 owners to an in-depth, hands–on, three-day immersion in all things Mustang.

July 27, 2017

17-year-old RC Flyer Entertains With High-Energy Demo

AirVenture, Why We Fly

How does he do that? Jase Dussia can make remote-controlled airplanes snap, roll, loop, spin, tumble, and more. Much, much more.

July 26, 2017

B-52 Crew Has GA Ties

AirVenture, Why We Fly

By Frederick A. Johnsen What do B-52 crew members do for fun when they’re not flying the biggest strategic bomber in the world? Five of the seven crew members who flew ... Read more

July 25, 2017

A Maule Comes Home

Member Stories, Vintage, Why We Fly

You don’t need to know her last name to realize Susan Maule, granddaughter of STOL aircraft pioneer B.D. Maule, has aviation in her blood.

July 17, 2017

The Impossible is Possible

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

“These experiences stick with the kids in more ways than we realize.”

July 13, 2017

Three Engines, Three Generations

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Dave Hirt of Chapter 1247 shares the story of a special flight for Tri-Motor pilot Tom Leahy.

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017

A Magical Experience – The Alaskan inside passage by floatplane

Why We Fly

My aviation story is probably no different from many others. At a young age, my family would visit the local airport, from which my dad travelled for business. That was ... Read more

June 25, 2017June 23, 2017

EAA Chapter Helps a Young Eagle Achieve Her Dream

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

“Walking into Chapter 790 was like hitting the lottery for a kid.”

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017

Ultralight Day Takes Off Without a Hitch

Ultralights, Why We Fly

Flying fun on the lighter side of aviation!

June 20, 2017

Getting Your Significant Other Into Aviation

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Jared McQuade I have an unhealthy love for aviation. It has shaped my entire life. Whether it was going to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh every year since 1998, going to ... Read more

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017

Young Eagle Following in His Family’s Footsteps

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Although he had a strong family connection to aviation, Alex said it was his Young Eagles ride that really fortified his desire to follow in his parents’ footsteps.

June 14, 2017June 15, 2017

An Evening of Flying Firsts

Why We Fly

A few EAA employees recently flew out to a hamburger social.

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – Jack Pelton

Podcast, Why We Fly

This week on EAA’s The Green Dot we meet our fearless leader, Jack J. Pelton, CEO and chairman of the board at EAA. Jack ... Read more

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