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April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

Land, Air, and Sea by Motorcycle

DIY, Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

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

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February 2, 2022

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.

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January 18, 2022

Heaven in Havana (Illinois, That Is)

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Visiting a revitalized airport with a fascinating history.

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January 4, 2022January 5, 2022

Bits and Pieces: Relief Flights to the Interior

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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January 4, 2022

Bits and Pieces: Aerial Artistry With a Heart

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Canadian pilot Dimitri Neonakis has taken to creating inspiring aerial art in Nova Scotia.

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December 14, 2021

Bush Flying Lite

Flying Tips, Why We Fly

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.

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October 14, 2021

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, 2021

A South African Adventure

Chapters, Member Stories, Why We Fly

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

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September 28, 2021

Fly Me to the Center of the World

Why We Fly

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

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September 22, 2021

Airplane Camping

Flying Tips, 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.

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August 26, 2021

Why I Fly

Member Stories, Why We Fly

A perfect, sunset flight was a chance for one EAA member to reflect on why he flies.

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July 31, 2021

A Ray Scholar’s Aviation Journey

AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Seventeen-year-old Jayden Chow didn’t come from an aviation family. Jayden, EAA 1293557, was first introduced to EAA by his dad’s coworker.

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July 30, 2021August 1, 2021

Tracing History – Following the Oregon and California Trails

AirVenture, Member Stories, Why We Fly

The Grand Prize winner in EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported by Flight Outfitters.

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July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

3D RC Flyer ‘Aces’ Night Performance

AirVenture, Why We Fly

Even though this is Jase “The Ace” Dussia’s fourth year performing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 3D RC flyer acknowledges he still gets a bit anxious.

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July 29, 2021

The Mass Mass Airport Tour

AirVenture, Why We Fly

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

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