With private pilot training carrying a dropout rate around 80%, self-doubt pushes many students out. Discover why building confidence is just as important as mastering aviation skills, and learn practical strategies to overcome mental hurdles.
The Gift
A newly minted 17-year-old private pilot takes his mother on a memorable cross-country flight to Hannibal, Missouri, to explore the hometown of Mark Twain and Bill Lear. And as any parent knows, the chance to spend the day with your teenager is a gift you readily accept.
Celebrating The Aviation Mom
What does it mean to be an aviation mom? From organizing fly-ins to mentoring young flight instructors, these incredible women form the backbone of the flying community. Discover how their unwavering support and genuine connection shape the next generation of aviators everywhere.
The Real Magic of SUN ’n FUN
The moment the SUN ’n FUN grounds come into view, something shifts. It doesn’t feel like arriving at an event, it feels like coming home. Across the field, familiar faces reappear, conversations pick up where they left off, and new connections are made just as quickly as old ones are renewed.
When the magic of Oshkosh follows you home
The high of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 continues as a couple make new memories — and friends — on their way home.