August 12, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Author/Publisher Jackie Ruiz

Podcast, Why We Fly

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with author, publisher, and sport pilot Jackie Ruiz to discuss her upcoming book, Latinas in Aviation, her thoughtful journey ... Read more

July 29, 2020October 17, 2025

The Power of a Cub

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Seven-year-old Tayten Rentfrow didn’t just want to go for a ride in his uncle’s Cub — he wanted to start learning to fly.

July 1, 2020November 5, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Hangar Flying to Favorite Airports

Podcast, Why We Fly

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew goes around the virtual table and takes turns hangar flying to various favorite airports around North America, describing amenities, nearby sights, ... Read more

June 11, 2020November 5, 2025

The Biggest Question in Homebuilding

Homebuilding, Why We Fly

The answer might surprise you.

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Never Forget

AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Will Golden taught me that the best way to face death is to live to the end.

May 14, 2020November 5, 2025

Aloha Aviators Are Helping in Hawaii

Member Stories, Why We Fly

The Aloha Aviators is a group of amateur female pilots and Honolulu-based Delta flight attendants who have been sewing masks and delivering them, plus other supplies, to the outer islands ... Read more

May 7, 2020November 5, 2025

Flying — It’s in the Blood (and the Genes)

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Four generations of flying Slingers.

May 6, 2020November 5, 2025

Paying It Forward

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Former Young Eagle Nathan Welch, EAA 1044612, gives back to youth as a STEM Flights pilot mentor.

April 23, 2020November 5, 2025

Angel Flight West

Why We Fly

Flying for a cause.

April 16, 2020November 5, 2025

Flying Made it Possible: They Did so We Did

Why We Fly

We’d meant to go for years, but, like seemingly every good thing in life, it was just easier not to. When we finally did, flying made it possible.

April 15, 2020November 5, 2025

Brockport Flying Club Takes Off

Why We Fly

It has been a long road, longer than expected, but we have our club up and flying at Genesee County Airport in Batavia, New York. We now have nine full-time ... Read more

April 10, 2020November 5, 2025

Moe’s Ottawa River Fly-In 2020

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

The last time I attended this event was with John Wyman in his ski-plane, a Champ, say five years ago.

April 9, 2020November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Instructor

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

From a free airplane ride to teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy — another example of the profound effect of EAA Young Eagles.

February 27, 2020November 6, 2025

A Very Special Young Eagles Flight

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

I had just completed a Young Eagles flight when I was approached by one of the adult chaperones with a request to fly a 14-year-old girl who, he said, was ... Read more

February 6, 2020November 6, 2025

Groundhog Chili Skiplane Fly-In Photo Gallery

Chapters, Why We Fly

A hearty EAA chapter braved the Wisconsin winter to remind us that flying can be a year-round activity.

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