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

An Evening of Flying Firsts

Why We Fly

A few EAA employees recently flew out to a hamburger social.

June 14, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Jack Pelton

Podcast, Why We Fly

This week on EAA’s The Green Dot we meet our fearless leader, Jack J. Pelton, CEO and chairman of the board at EAA. Jack ... Read more

June 12, 2017November 6, 2025

From RC to ATC

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

For many EAAers, an interest in general aviation is in their blood. Mario Rosales, however, developed a fascination on his own at a young age.

June 6, 2017November 6, 2025

International Young Eagles Day is June 10

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

June is the most important month for Young Eagles as anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Young Eagles flights are conducted, depending on the weather.

June 6, 2017November 6, 2025

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Sometimes love of aviation skips a generation, which is exactly how 18-year-old Tyler Barry got the flying bug.

May 28, 2017November 6, 2025

The Magic of Flight

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Ben Bushnell shares how Young Eagles lit a passion for aviation in his life.

May 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Unlocking the World of Flight

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

A first flight in an airplane can become the key to unlocking the airport gates and pursuing an aviation passion.

May 18, 2017November 6, 2025

Is an EAA Lifetime Member Pilot a Hero?

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Mark Hanson recounts his life changing experience volunteering as a pilot on one special and critical Patient Airlift Services trip.

May 17, 2017November 6, 2025

A Visit to Tavares – “America’s Seaplane City”

Why We Fly

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.

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