June 28, 2023October 29, 2025

The Common Question

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses his answer to the question he often receives about ultralight flying.

June 2, 2023November 4, 2025

Vernon Snowflakes RV Formation Flying Team

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

EAA member John Crook gives us a brief history and overview of the Vernon Snowflakes — an RV formation team based in British Columbia.

May 25, 2023November 7, 2025

Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Dave Tillema, EAA 465598, drives a school bus for fun. He also flies a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, and two students that ride his bus recently wrote a story about ... Read more

May 4, 2023November 5, 2025

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s The Bateleurs!

Why We Fly

General aviation doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking of wildlife conservation. However, for The Bateleurs, “southern Africa’s environmental air force,” using general aviation to support environmental and conservation efforts ... Read more

March 3, 2023November 5, 2025

Idaho and the Frank – Expectation and the Reality

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Expectations were high as Rick and I headed out for a bucket list trip to Idaho that had been delayed two years by travel restrictions. After studying guidebooks, watching videos, ... Read more

February 2, 2023November 5, 2025

Alaska — Returning Home

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his return flight home from Alaska.

January 25, 2023November 7, 2025

The Long and Winding Runway

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Thirty-five years after beginning his initial pilot training, Paul Maloy’s journey to his certificate finally reached a successful conclusion, but not without some bumps in the road.

January 11, 2023November 4, 2025

Texada Island, British Columbia, Fly-In

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

Gillies Bay Airport in British Columbia hosted its first fly-in since the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 5, 2023November 5, 2025

Flying in Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his flying excursions in Alaska.

November 29, 2022November 5, 2025

A Whole New World

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides the latest update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy.

November 22, 2022November 5, 2025

Flying to Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his long flight north to Alaska.

November 22, 2022October 29, 2025

Airplanes to Ultralights

Ultralights, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his many years in aviation.

November 8, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle and an Aging Hawk

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

With a little bit of scheming, I was able to arrange for my grandson to take his Young Eagles flight in an airplane that I had a strong personal connection ... Read more

October 25, 2022November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: “Qu’est-ce qu’on a de la chance!”

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

Every now and then we are reminded about something that we may have taken for granted.

October 18, 2022November 5, 2025

Sharing the Joy

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses one of his passions in life: sharing the experience of flying with his family.

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