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May 9, 2024May 10, 2024

There’s a New Scholarship in Town!

Why We Fly
The Debbie Franceus Memorial Aviation Foundation was founded by Mike Franceus to continue his wife’s mission of helping women achieve their aviation dreams. Multiple flight training scholarships are offered to ... Read more
November 9, 2023

Grounded No More: Healing Veterans One Flight at a Time

Why We Fly
Many veterans reach out after their day at Grounded No More with stories of how the experience helped them. Some think about their flight when they are having a bad ... Read more
November 2, 2023November 6, 2023

Young Eagles Milestone – Mac Molnar Flies 500

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Chattahoochee Valley EAA Chapter 677 member Mac Molnar, EAA 1028461, flew his 500th Young Eagle on October 28.

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May 4, 2023

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s The Bateleurs!

Why We Fly
General aviation doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking of wildlife conservation. However, for The Bateleurs, “southern Africa’s environmental air force,” using general aviation to support environmental and conservation efforts ... Read more
March 3, 2023

Idaho and the Frank – Expectation and the Reality

Member Stories, Why We Fly
Expectations were high as Rick and I headed out for a bucket list trip to Idaho that had been delayed two years by travel restrictions. After studying guidebooks, watching videos, ... Read more
February 2, 2023February 6, 2023

Alaska — Returning Home

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his return flight home from Alaska.

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January 5, 2023January 6, 2023

Flying in Alaska

Member Stories, Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his flying excursions in Alaska.

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November 29, 2022December 2, 2022

A Whole New World

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides the latest update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy.

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November 22, 2022November 29, 2022

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, 2022November 29, 2022

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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October 18, 2022October 20, 2022

Sharing the Joy

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

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, 2022October 13, 2022

Looking Down on a Rainbow

Member Stories, Why We Fly
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, 2022October 13, 2022

Welcoming Young Women Into Aviation

Why We Fly

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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September 21, 2022September 27, 2022

From Butterfly to Fly Girl

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles
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
July 11, 2022July 12, 2022

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.

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