July 28, 2017October 28, 2025

50 Years of Fly-Ins

Scott Christiansen, EAA 43627, hasn’t missed an EAA fly-in convention since he was 18 years old, 50 years ago. He’s flown into the convention each year since, and by Scott’s ... Read more

July 27, 2017November 3, 2025

17-year-old RC Flyer Entertains With High-Energy Demo

AirVenture, Why We Fly

How does he do that? Jase Dussia can make remote-controlled airplanes snap, roll, loop, spin, tumble, and more. Much, much more.

July 26, 2017November 3, 2025

B-52 Crew Has GA Ties

AirVenture, Why We Fly

By Frederick A. Johnsen What do B-52 crew members do for fun when they’re not flying the biggest strategic bomber in the world? Five of the seven crew members who flew ... Read more

July 25, 2017November 5, 2025

A Maule Comes Home

Member Stories, Vintage, Why We Fly

You don’t need to know her last name to realize Susan Maule, granddaughter of STOL aircraft pioneer B.D. Maule, has aviation in her blood.

July 25, 2017October 28, 2025

One Point Per Year

Aerobatics, Why We Fly

The Suells are a flying family. With two airplanes in the hangar, flying is something the children experience often, and at an early age. But what kind of flying?

July 17, 2017November 6, 2025

The Impossible is Possible

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

“These experiences stick with the kids in more ways than we realize.”

July 13, 2017October 17, 2025

Three Engines, Three Generations

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Dave Hirt of Chapter 1247 shares the story of a special flight for Tri-Motor pilot Tom Leahy.

July 5, 2017November 6, 2025

A Magical Experience – The Alaskan inside passage by floatplane

Why We Fly

My aviation story is probably no different from many others. At a young age, my family would visit the local airport, from which my dad travelled for business. That was ... Read more

June 27, 2017October 17, 2025

Sometimes It’s About More Than Flying

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When flying helps build character and commitment.

June 25, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Helps a Young Eagle Achieve Her Dream

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

“Walking into Chapter 790 was like hitting the lottery for a kid.”

June 20, 2017November 6, 2025

Getting Your Significant Other Into Aviation

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Jared McQuade I have an unhealthy love for aviation. It has shaped my entire life. Whether it was going to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh every year since 1998, going to ... Read more

June 20, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle Following in His Family’s Footsteps

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Although he had a strong family connection to aviation, Alex said it was his Young Eagles ride that really fortified his desire to follow in his parents’ footsteps.

June 14, 2017November 6, 2025