EAA Sport Aviation contributor Budd Davisson writes about backcountry flying in a feature story that originally ran in the June 2021 issue of the magazine.

October 14, 2021October 17, 2025

Exiting the Hold

Member Stories, Why We Fly

There is a category of commercial aviators that appear to be in the business only because it pays the bills. They couldn’t care less about the wonders we are privileged ... Read more

September 28, 2021November 5, 2025

A South African Adventure

Member Stories, Why We Fly

A transatlantic training flight turned into a reunion with old friends for EAA member Arnie Quast.

September 28, 2021November 5, 2025

Fly Me to the Center of the World

Member Stories, Why We Fly

A flight to the center of the northern half of the western hemisphere.

September 22, 2021November 5, 2025

Airplane Camping

Why We Fly

Thinking about going camping with your airplane? EAA Sport Aviation writer Budd Davisson talks about everything you need to know prior to your trip.

September 13, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA’ers to the Rescue! “The Durban Airlift”

Chapters, Why We Fly

EAA pilots and aircraft owners in South Africa volunteered to transport supplies to affected regions and also to return stranded families and individuals to their homes.

September 2, 2021October 28, 2025

The Passing of a Mentor

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Gene Schumacher loved anything that flew, and he flew anything he could. Gene bought the flight school that became Pro Flight in 1996, where he became a mentor to so ... Read more

August 26, 2021October 20, 2025