August 11, 2022October 22, 2025

Lily’s First Ride

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.

May 16, 2022October 29, 2025

Love at First Flight

Ultralights, Why We Fly

Sixteen years and counting for EAA Sport Aviation contributor George Karamitis and his Quicksilver MX ultralight.

May 12, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

After my Young Eagles flight, I fell in love with aviation. Now I’m about to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and start pilot training.

April 14, 2022October 28, 2025

Land, Air, and Sea by Motorcycle

Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA member Jaime Bonet’s journey to creating a unique three-purpose motorcycle.

February 3, 2022November 5, 2025

Thank You From a Grateful Scholarship Recipient

Learn to Fly, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Although I did not come from an aviation background, with the support of my family and my local EAA chapter I became very involved and passionate about aviation. EAA and ... Read more

February 2, 2022November 5, 2025

Bits and Pieces: The West Coast Pilot’s Club — Langley, British Columbia

Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA member Mike Davenport provides an update on the relief flights that took place in British Columbia following catastrophic flooding in late 2021.

January 18, 2022November 5, 2025

Heaven in Havana (Illinois, That Is)

Chapters, Why We Fly

Visiting a revitalized airport with a fascinating history.

January 4, 2022November 5, 2025

Bits and Pieces: Relief Flights to the Interior

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly

General aviation pilots stepped up to help out communities in need during recent flooding in British Columbia.

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