October 11, 2022November 5, 2025

Looking Down on a Rainbow

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

July 26, 2022November 7, 2025

Cub 45H — My Family’s Legacy

Member Stories, Why We Fly

The fourth-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters

July 25, 2022November 7, 2025

The Little Auster

Member Stories, Why We Fly

The fifth-place winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters.

July 24, 2022November 6, 2025

Oh, the Places You Will Go … in STEM!

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Twenty years after my first flight, I can see how the Young Eagles program opened doors for me both personally and professionally in STEM.

July 11, 2022November 5, 2025

What I Would Have Missed

Why We Fly

In a column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog reflects on the many wonderful experiences he would have missed if he hadn’t become a pilot.

June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

BC AERO Holds First Spring Training for Pilots and Ground Handlers

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

EAA member Mike Davenport takes us through a recent spring training exercise for BC AERO, an emergency airlift response organization.

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