August 16, 2018November 6, 2025 Flight Training for a Good Cause Member Stories, Why We Fly When 39-year-old Eric Sampson was asked to fly an animal rescue mission, he was happy to help. There was only one problem — he wasn’t a pilot, yet. Read more
July 25, 2018November 3, 2025 U.K. Pilot Teaches Life’s Flying Lessons AirVenture, Why We Fly Inspiring speaker wows AirVenture audience Read more
July 22, 2018November 3, 2025 Stories of Oshkosh AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly Paul Poberezny always said, “You come for the airplanes, but you stay for the people.” Here are their stories. Read more
July 11, 2018November 6, 2025 Youth Revival – Triple Tree Young Aviators Fly-In Why We Fly, Youth Outreach Triple Tree Aerodrome recently hosted the inaugural Young Aviators Fly-In, which drew approximately 500 attendees and 200 airplanes. Read more
July 5, 2018November 6, 2025 Celebrating Independence Day Everyday Why We Fly EAA staffer Jim Busha took a flight to remember on this year’s Independence Day. Read more
July 3, 2018November 5, 2025 Taking Off Together — Flying Clubs Why We Fly Flying clubs are a great way for existing pilots to get more affordable flight time, and theyprovide a window into aviation for the surrounding communities. Read more
June 13, 2018November 6, 2025 Big Turnout for Inaugural Triple Tree Aerodrome Young Aviators Fly-In Why We Fly, Youth Outreach It’s estimated that more than 500 attendees flew and drove into the first Young Aviators Fly-In at Triple Tree Aerodrome. Read more
June 12, 2018November 7, 2025 A Father’s Day Note Member Stories, Why We Fly Darin Paine shares his memories from growing up as the son of a military pilot. Read more
June 5, 2018November 6, 2025 What Do I Desire? Why We Fly After a 15-year hiatus from flying, Reggie Paulk finally began living out his aviation dreams. Read more
June 1, 2018November 6, 2025 Return to Flight Member Stories, Why We Fly An air traffic controller shares the story of his return to the left seat. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more