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April 13, 2017November 5, 2025

A Florida Foray – Part 2

Homebuilding, Why We Fly

EAA’s JT Meidl recounts his Floridian adventure collecting photos and videos for upcoming stories.

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April 13, 2017November 6, 2025

Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Hal Bryan remembers his first passengers after flying Young Eagles on the 30th anniversary of his private checkride.

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April 13, 2017October 16, 2025

Our Favorite Moments from SUN ‘n FUN

Why We Fly
EAA staffers were all over the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo last week, talking with EAA members at the Spirit of Aviation mobile experience, meeting with partners, and gathering ... Read more
April 11, 2017November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to the Pylons at Reno

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Tom McNerney’s introduction to aviation was much more humble than one might expect looking at his race plane Unleashed.

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April 8, 2017November 6, 2025

Hal Bryan – First Pilots N Paws Flight Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly
Congratulations to EAA staffer Hal Bryan, EAA 638979, for completing his first Pilots N Paws rescue flight on November 12 with his wife, Muffy. Hal flew from Oshkosh to Jasper ... Read more
April 7, 2017October 16, 2025

Blue Angels Help Inspire Young Eagles

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Imperial County Airport in Imperial, California, holds an annual Aviation Day to educate the community about the importance of the airport and increase youth outreach through Young Eagles flights given ... Read more
April 6, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Episode 3

Podcast, Why We Fly
In this episode, we hear from EAA director of publications Jim Busha about the things he’s seen during an epic story-gathering trip to Florida. Jim talks about his visits to ... Read more
April 5, 2017November 4, 2025

Happy Birthday Steve Wittman!

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

One of the greatest air race pilots and aircraft designers, Steve Wittman, was born on April 5, 1904.

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April 4, 2017November 6, 2025

A Pillar of Our Chapter

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

At the heart of this story is aviator Dick Pingrey, a force of nature from Selah, Washington, and his last two airplane projects he whipped into completion.

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March 30, 2017November 6, 2025

New Pilot Thanks Family, Friends, Young Eagles

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. High ... Read more
March 29, 2017November 5, 2025

Saying Goodbye One Last Time

Vintage, Why We Fly
Like life, flying can be unforgiving at times. Let’s face it, accidents happen in all walks of life, no matter in the air or on the ground. It’s especially difficult ... Read more
March 23, 2017November 6, 2025

Fourth-Generation Pilot Thanks Young Eagles Program

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. For ... Read more
March 15, 2017November 6, 2025

Fáilte (Welcome), Chapter 1597!

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Recently-formed EAA Chapter 1597 in Limerick, Ireland, has more than The Spirit of Aviation bringing life and vibrancy to the group — it also has great Irish craic (Gaelic for ... Read more
March 15, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Episode 1

Podcast, Why We Fly
            Welcome to EAA’s ‘pilot’ episode of The Green Dot, a podcast for those who fly for the love of it or are simply fascinated by ... Read more
March 14, 2017November 6, 2025

For Young Eagle, Passion Plus Encouragement Led to Career in Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the EAA Young Eagles program in 2017, we’re featuring 25 Young Eagles whose stories inspire and exemplify the impact of the program. For ... Read more

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