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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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October 11, 2022November 5, 2025

Looking Down on a Rainbow

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Rose Rivera, the pen name of an EAA member and Ray Scholarship recipient who lives in Florida and is currently working on her instrument rating, shared this story that is ... Read more
October 11, 2022November 5, 2025

Welcoming Young Women Into Aviation

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses his experiences encouraging and welcoming women into the aviation industry.

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October 6, 2022October 28, 2025

How Did They Do That? Behind the Scenes of the 50-Ship Flyover

Homebuilding, Why We Fly
If you were at AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 during the opening air show, you might not have believed your eyes when you looked up and saw no less than 50 Van’s ... Read more
September 21, 2022November 5, 2025

From Butterfly to Fly Girl

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
It seems only fitting that Olivia Carter, EAA 1143354, excelled in the swimming pool in the butterfly. As the 2021 NCAA champion in the 200-yard version of that event, Olivia ... Read more
August 25, 2022November 4, 2025

An Aerial Tribute to Honor Our Veterans

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly
The American Legion was founded in 1919, 103 years ago. Albert Lea, Minnesota, Post #56 was founded that same year. The Post follows the Legion mission of aiding and honoring ... Read more
August 17, 2022October 28, 2025

Remembering How Tom Helped Keep the Spirit of Flight Alive

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Philip Handleman, EAA Lifetime 227599, joins the many who have taken the time to share a heartfelt tribute after the recent loss of former longtime EAA President Tom Poberezny.

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August 16, 2022November 4, 2025

Reflections

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the lessons he’s learned over his many years flying.

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August 11, 2022October 22, 2025

Lily’s First Ride

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing the world of flight through new, young eyes.

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August 10, 2022October 28, 2025

A Flight I’ll Never Forget

Aerobatics, Why We Fly

As a young aviation enthusiast, I never could have imagined taking a once-in-a-lifetime aerobatic flight at age 21. Come to find out, I guess anything is possible at AirVenture.

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August 3, 2022October 31, 2025

Side by Side

AirVenture, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Father Mike Rath, of Spearfish, South Dakota, flew his Waco Classic biplane into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Saturday, alongside with his two sons flying a Cessna 140, piloted by 17-year-old ... Read more

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