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Why We Fly

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May 16, 2018November 6, 2025

Breezy Bob Flew Cross-Country to Fight Cancer

Why We Fly

After losing a loved one to cancer, Breezy Bob flew across the U.S. to raise awareness for research.

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May 15, 2018November 6, 2025

8 Reasons Why to Fly

Why We Fly

There are many reasons to learn to fly, but having fun should always be a part of the equation.

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May 10, 2018October 29, 2025

Ed Becerra – Private Pilot Milestone

Milestones, Why We Fly

An EAA member fulfills his longstanding dream of becoming a pilot to honor his late father and late wife.

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April 19, 2018October 28, 2025

SUN ‘n FUN 2018 Recap

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, 2018November 6, 2025

Flying Young Eagles, One at a Time

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 382 shares its philosophy for flying Young Eagles.

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April 4, 2018November 5, 2025

Mini-Max Motivation

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Losing weight, learning to fly, and building an airplane are all difficult things to do. Brian Lloyd did all three at once to follow his dreams of flight.

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March 12, 2018November 6, 2025

Childhood Dreams Come True for the Kutryk Brothers

EAA Canada, 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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February 22, 2018October 28, 2025

Engagement on Flight 13

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, 2018October 29, 2025

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, 2018November 5, 2025

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, 2018November 6, 2025

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, 2018November 5, 2025

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, 2018November 6, 2025

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, 2018October 17, 2025

Western Odyssey in C-FJNJ

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

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

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January 4, 2018November 6, 2025

Aviation Resolutions for 2018

Why We Fly

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

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