April 24, 2017April 21, 2017

It Runs in the Family

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Twenty-two-year-old William C. Buck III got more from his father and grandfather than a family name, he also got a love of aviation.

April 20, 2017

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Cross-Country to Canada: New Jersey Van’s RV-12

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Brent Connelly, EAA 874578 For many of us, building and then flying our own homebuilt aircraft is one of those life-changing events that ranks up there with the birth of ... Read more

April 19, 2017June 1, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – John Monnett of Sonex Aircraft

Homebuilding, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Podcast, Why We Fly

This week we welcome John Monnett, a multi-thousand-hour private pilot with both glider and float plane ratings and an A&P mechanic, who discusses his many designs and the history of ... Read more

April 18, 2017

Airline Pilot Thanks Young Eagles Mentors

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Joe Coraggio, EAA Lifetime 563242, got his first ride in a general aviation aircraft just one year after the Young Eagles program began.

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017

Florida Foray – Part 3

Why We Fly

I was feeling lucky that the next stop on the Florida Foray had fit into our travel plans. Being a Seaplane Pilots Association member, I’ve heard several times about the ... Read more

April 13, 2017April 14, 2017

A Florida Foray – Part 2

Homebuilding, Why We Fly

EAA’s JT Meidl recounts his Floridian adventure collecting photos and videos for upcoming stories.

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017

Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Hal Bryan remembers his first passengers after flying Young Eagles on the 30th anniversary of his private checkride.

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017

Our Favorite Moments from SUN ‘n FUN

Air Show, Why We Fly

EAA staffers were all over the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo last week, talking with EAA members at the Spirit of Aviation mobile experience, meeting with partners, and gathering ... Read more

April 11, 2017

From Young Eagle to the Pylons at Reno

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Tom McNerney’s introduction to aviation was much more humble than one might expect looking at his race plane Unleashed.

April 8, 2017June 22, 2017

Hal Bryan – First Pilots N Paws Flight Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Congratulations to EAA staffer Hal Bryan, EAA 638979, for completing his first Pilots N Paws rescue flight on November 12 with his wife, Muffy. Hal flew from Oshkosh to Jasper ... Read more

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

Blue Angels Help Inspire Young Eagles

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Imperial County Airport in Imperial, California, holds an annual Aviation Day to educate the community about the importance of the airport and increase youth outreach through Young Eagles flights given ... Read more

April 6, 2017June 1, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot — Episode 3

Podcast, Why We Fly

In this episode, we hear from EAA director of publications Jim Busha about the things he’s seen during an epic story-gathering trip to Florida. Jim talks about his visits to ... Read more

April 5, 2017April 6, 2017

Happy Birthday Steve Wittman!

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

One of the greatest air race pilots and aircraft designers, Steve Wittman, was born on April 5, 1904.

April 4, 2017April 5, 2017

A Pillar of Our Chapter

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

At the heart of this story is aviator Dick Pingrey, a force of nature from Selah, Washington, and his last two airplane projects he whipped into completion.

March 30, 2017

New Pilot Thanks Family, Friends, Young Eagles

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. High ... Read more

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