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

March 9, 2017November 6, 2025

Searey Solo Around the World

Member Stories, Milestones, Why We Fly

Michael Smith, EAA 1001669, of Williamstown in Victoria, Australia, recently finished a flight that most of us could only dream about: a trip around the world in his Searey named ... Read more

March 8, 2017November 6, 2025

Why Do I Fly?

Why We Fly

That’s a harder question than it first appears. It is tempting, seductively so, to just finish this right now with five words, and then walk away whistling, hands in pockets, ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

Learning to Fly in the Late Fifties

Learn to Fly, Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Hans Schroeder, EAA 43437 We all agree (I think) that once you catch the bug, flying never lets go of you no matter how long you abstain. And so, after ... Read more

March 2, 2017October 28, 2025

A Tri-Motor Ride 84 Years in the Making

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor flew a special passenger at its Chapter 1067 stop in Naples, Florida, on February 26: 104-year-old Helen Johnson Collins, who took her first flight in this iconic ... Read more

March 1, 2017October 17, 2025

Young Eagles Program Ignites Passion for 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. Twenty-year-old ... Read more

February 24, 2017November 6, 2025

Young Eagle Overcomes Fear of Heights to Fly

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. February ... Read more