March 30, 2017March 31, 2017

The Ups and Downs of First Flights

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

By Justin Inman, EAA 1057655 Flying the first flight in an experimental airplane is unlike anything else in the world. The mix of emotions, physical senses, extreme focus, and heightened ... Read more

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

Family Flight Fest Fun

EAA Museum, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

It was a record setting year with 1,678 people visiting the EAA Aviation Museum for Family Flight Fest 2017 March 18-19. Visitors got to see and do a little bit ... Read more

March 23, 2017March 27, 2017

Fourth-Generation Pilot Thanks Young Eagles Program

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. For ... Read more

March 15, 2017March 14, 2017

Fáilte (Welcome), Chapter 1597!

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Recently-formed EAA Chapter 1597 in Limerick, Ireland, has more than The Spirit of Aviation bringing life and vibrancy to the group — it also has great Irish craic (Gaelic for ... Read more

March 15, 2017June 1, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – Episode 1

Podcast, Why We Fly

            Welcome to EAA’s ‘pilot’ episode of The Green Dot, a podcast for those who fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by ... Read more

March 14, 2017March 27, 2017

For Young Eagle, Passion Plus Encouragement Led to Career in Aviation

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. For ... Read more

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017

Searey Solo Around the World

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Michael Smith, EAA 1001669, of Williamstown in Victoria, Australia, recently finished a flight that most of us could only dream about: a trip around the world in his Searey named ... Read more

March 8, 2017March 9, 2017

Why Do I Fly?

Why We Fly

That’s a harder question than it first appears. It is tempting, seductively so, to just finish this right now with five words, and then walk away whistling, hands in pockets, ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

Learning to Fly in the Late Fifties

History, Member Stories, Vintage, Why We Fly

By Hans Schroeder, EAA 43437 We all agree (I think) that once you catch the bug, flying never lets go of you no matter how long you abstain. And so, after ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

Grasshoppers Land at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Why We Fly

Light liaison airplanes, affectionately known as L-birds, were indispensable in World War II, serving as artillery spotters, light transports, and even flying ambulances. Take a look back to EAA AirVenture ... Read more

March 1, 2017March 27, 2017

Young Eagles Program Ignites Passion for Aviation

Milestones, 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. Twenty-year-old ... Read more

February 24, 2017March 2, 2017

Aircraft Anniversaries Celebrated at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Anniversaries, Homebuilding, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds, Why We Fly

EAA members are justifiably proud of their attendance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, celebrating anniversaries spanning decades of flying in — or driving to the event — years of camping in ... Read more

February 10, 2017February 22, 2017

New Pilot Flies Young Eagles One Year After His First Ride

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.  February ... Read more

February 3, 2017February 22, 2017

Flying in a Winter Wonderland – Skiplane Flying

Flying Tips, Why We Fly

Skiplane flying becomes an integral part of life once winter weather begins to encroach on many remote communities in places like Canada and Alaska. There, it can be a lifeline, ... Read more

January 5, 2017December 1, 2017

Way Better Late Than Never – Gubert’s Fly Baby Biplane

Vintage, Why We Fly

“Why did I wait so long?” That’s what Kurt Gubert, EAA 441434, said on May 16, 2015, when he made the first flight of his eye-catching Fly Baby biplane, a ... Read more