While in Florida recently, staff from EAA decided to stop in at “America’s Seaplane City,” the state where there are more registered seaplane pilots than any other in the nation.

May 17, 2017November 4, 2025

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Linda Morgan

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

Throughout the years, the EAA B-17 has flown many veterans and family members of veterans, and flew someone who has another B-17 close to their heart.

May 16, 2017November 6, 2025

Overcoming Obstacles

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Since Minjae Kim fell in love with with aviation in third grade, he made it his mission to learn English so he could become a pilot.

May 16, 2017November 4, 2025

Flying EAA’s Spirit of St. Louis

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

On May 10, EAA’s flying Spirit of St. Louis replica made its season debut at the organization’s annual Fly Your Plane to Work day. I had the chance to fly ... Read more

May 11, 2017November 6, 2025

EAA’s Fly Your Plane To Work Day

EAA Museum, Why We Fly

While most drove to work on May 10, a few lucky ones got to fly into EAA’s Pioneer Airport as coworkers welcomed them with admiration!

May 10, 2017November 6, 2025

Millennials in Action: Chapter 1342 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 1342 first formed at the University of North Dakota, its number one goal was to share aviation with local youth through Young Eagles.

May 3, 2017November 6, 2025

Overcoming Fear

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA’s Young Eagles program helped Brandon Brown, EAA 1229004, overcome fears and set career goals.

April 24, 2017November 6, 2025

It Runs in the Family

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

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 18, 2017November 6, 2025

Airline Pilot Thanks Young Eagles Mentors

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

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, 2017November 6, 2025

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

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