Posts by: Ti Windisch

Ti Windisch

Ti, EAA 1257220, is an assistant editor at EAA who enjoys learning more about various types of aircraft. Outside of aviation, he can often be found watching, writing, and podcasting about the NBA. E-mail Ti at twindisch@eaa.org.

August 13, 2020August 14, 2020

Ray Scholars Organize Fly-Out Visit to EAA Aviation Museum

Chapters, EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

A group of five Ray Scholars from around the Midwest organized a fly-in to Wittman Regional Airport this week to visit the EAA Aviation Museum and continue to bond over ... Read more

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

EAA Chapters Build and Fly With Local Youth

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA chapters are successfully implementing the Young Eagles Build and Fly program to teach young people more about building, flying, and having fun with aviation. EAA Chapters 172 and 1246 ... Read more

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

Original Builder Inscriptions Found on EAA Travel Air

EAA Museum, History, Vintage

The mechanics working on the restoration of EAA’s classic Travel Air found something truly incredible when they uncovered its wings: inscriptions on the original ailerons that date back to the ... Read more

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

Beaver in a Box — Mark Stevens’ Like-New de Havilland

Vintage

From its time as a liaison aircraft to current Beavers making treks through Alaska, the de Havilland Beaver is a type often associated with rugged conditions. Mark Stevens’ Beaver is ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Corey Fryman — Solo Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Corey Fryman for becoming the first participant in EAA’s Ray Scholars program to solo on Wednesday, March 27.

March 20, 2019March 21, 2019

Second Chances — Scott McLain and His Father’s Navion

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Scott McLain has fond memories of many airplanes he’s flown, but none more so than a North American Aviation NA-145 Navion was purchased by Scott’s father, Steve, in an attempt ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

New Look, Same Spirit

AirVenture, Homebuilding

In some ways, Peter Sripol is just like any other homebuilder. There are a few differences between the average builder and Peter, though. Most EAAers aren’t using foam insulation from ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

The Year of the Air Tanker: The History Behind the Tankers That Visited Oshkosh

AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past

Read about the history behind air tankers, which was a large theme at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

December 5, 2018

EAA Lifetime Member Inducted Into Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame

Member Stories

Dick Janitell’s lifetime spent in and around aviation was recognized when he was inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in October.

November 15, 2018

Young Eagle Goes From Learning to Teaching at EAA

EAA Museum, Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

After his Young Eagles flight, Thomas Sieracki dove deep into aviation before coming back to share his knowledge at EAA.

October 15, 2018October 18, 2018

EAA Chapter 1202 is Teaching Through Building

Chapters, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1202 is helping students learn STEM skills in Virginia by having the students help build a Zenith.

October 11, 2018August 21, 2019

Claire Melton – Private Pilot Milestone

Celebrating Women, Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Claire Melton, who managed to solo and then pass her private pilot checkride all before finishing high school.

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Local Community Unites for Inspirational Warbird Flight

Chapters, Warbirds, Why We Fly

Thanks to Inspire Aviation, a 29-year-old Army veteran with advanced leukemia was able to take a special warbird flight and cross an item off of his bucket list.

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

Three Decades of Solo Stinson Restoration

Homebuilding, Member Stories

John Chiprean, EAA 156445, completed every part of his Stinson 10A Voyager restoration himself over three decades.

August 30, 2018August 21, 2019

Allie Draper – Private Pilot Milestone

Celebrating Women, Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Allie Draper passed her private pilot checkride after taking a Young Eagles flight a few years earlier.

August 22, 2018

14-Year-Old EAA Docent Brings Passion, Knowledge

EAA Museum, Youth & Young Eagles

Carson has years of experience at the EAA Aviation Museum even though he’s only just started high school.

July 28, 2018

Rachel’s Jewelry Funding Homebuilt LSA

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Sixteen-year-old with flying dreams using small business earnings to build plane

July 27, 2018

Australian Veteran Attends 29th Oshkosh Convention

AirVenture, Member Stories

Bill Babb, EAA 374804, has a lot in common with the average EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attendee. In some ways, he is also very different.

July 23, 2018

Zenith-Based Homebuilt Looks Old-School

AirVenture, Homebuilding

Mark Phillips, did not change much about the overall flight characteristics of his Elixir, which is based on a Zenith CH-701 kit. He did change just about everything else about ... Read more

July 21, 2018

Bally Bomber Drawing Attention in Oshkosh

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Warbirds

The 1/3-scale B-17 Obsession, known best as the Bally Bomber, took 17 years to build.

July 21, 2018July 21, 2018

EAA Air Academy Celebrates 35 Years

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

The EAA Air Academy is celebrating its 35th anniversary during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

July 19, 2018

Jodie Gawthrop — Private Pilot Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Jodie Gawthrop, EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle, recently passed her private pilot checkride.

July 12, 2018

Michelle Abruzzese — First Flight Lesson Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Michelle recently took her first flight lesson after being inspired by a Young Eagles flight.

June 20, 2018

Seth Breyfogle — Private Pilot and Tailwheel Endorsement Milestone

Milestones

Seth passed his private pilot checkride and received his tailwheel endorsement this year.

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018

Air Academy Serves as Step on Aviation Journey to Hawaii

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

James Alaggio attended the 2003 EAA Air Academy on the way to following his dreams of living and flying in Hawaii.

May 31, 2018June 14, 2018

Chapter-Sponsored Air Academy Trip Leads to EAA Job

Chapters, Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter Field Representative Kyle Voltz began his EAA journey after a chapter-sponsored trip to EAA’s Air Academy.

May 31, 2018

Canadian Flight School Offers Training to Students with Disabilities

Learning to Fly, Member Stories

Zach Elliott owns and operates Ontario Advanced Ultralights, a flight school that serves any students wanting to fly, including those with disabilities.

May 23, 2018June 20, 2018

Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Hans Noack, EAA 848994, on passing his private pilot checkride!

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Breezy Bob Flew Cross-Country to Fight Cancer

Why We Fly

After losing a loved one to cancer, Breezy Bob flew across the U.S. to raise awareness for research.

May 9, 2018

H. Paul Shuch – Designated Pilot Examiner Milestone

Milestones

Paul needed a local designated pilot examiner for his flight students, so he decided to become one.

May 3, 2018May 9, 2018

Rex Underwood – Private Pilot Milestone

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Rex thought he wanted to be a pilot, and his Young Eagles drove him to make that dream happen.

May 2, 2018June 14, 2018

Future A&P Inspired at EAA Air Academy

Youth & Young Eagles

An A&P mechanic-in-training dove into an aviation career after attending the EAA Air Academy.

April 13, 2018

Antique VW Beetles Still Get Around at AirVenture

AirVenture

A historic group of Volkswagen Beetles continues to ferry people around the grounds at EAA AirVenture Oskhosh.

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018

Air Academy Unlocks Potential in Airline Pilot, Flight Instructor

Member Stories

The EAA Air Academy inspired Sarah Borg to turn her flying passions into a career and to give back to GA.

April 11, 2018

Seth Holloway – Private Checkride and Naval Academy Milestones

Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Seth Holloway recently passed his private checkride and accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Two-seat Little Toot Introduced to Honor a Father

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Member Stories

To honor his father, Tommy Meyer created a two-seat version of the legendary Little Toot biplane, known as the Big Toot.

April 4, 2018

Mini-Max Motivation

Homebuilding, Member Stories

Losing weight, learning to fly, and building an airplane are all difficult things to do. Brian Lloyd did all three at once to follow his dreams of flight.

March 22, 2018April 4, 2018

EAA Air Academy Grad Launches Aviation Business

Member Stories

One success story of how a Young Eagles flight and a journey to the EAA Air Academy launched an aviation career.

March 20, 2018March 26, 2018

EAA Member Organizes Bud Anderson Visit for Local Airport

Chapters, Member Stories

An EAA member in Fresno set up a first-class experience for legendary triple ace Bud Anderson.

March 14, 2018March 15, 2018

EAA Air Academy Grad Follows in Father’s Footsteps at FBO

Member Stories

EAA Air Academy graduate takes over his father’s FBO after a fondly remembered time in Oshkosh.

February 28, 2018April 4, 2018

From One Air Academy to Another

Member Stories

One EAA Air Academy attendee went on to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

February 15, 2018

Ben Van Handel – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Ben gave a special Young Eagles flight after passing his checkride.

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018

EAA Air Academy grad shares aviation with the next generation

Member Stories

An Air Academy grad now shares aviation with youth at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

February 6, 2018February 7, 2018

EAA Member Leads Heritage Flight Over Super Bowl 52

Warbirds, Why We Fly

An EAA member led the Super Bowl flyover honoring U.S. air power history.

February 5, 2018February 8, 2018

Last Place Won Concorde Flight for Air Academy Grad

Member Stories

An EAA Air Academy graduate recalls how he won a coveted flight on the Concorde.

January 29, 2018

A Budding Journalist’s Report on EAA Air Academy’s Early Days

Member Stories

Attending the EAA Air Academy was another fun assignment for one lifelong aviation enthusiast and journalist.

January 23, 2018

EAA Air Academy Turns Flight-Loving Youth into Professional Pilot

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

The EAA Air Academy sprung one young EAAer into a future as a professional pilot and homebuilder.

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018

Cherished Homebuilt Helps Spread Spirit of Aviation

Homebuilding

An EAA member’s homebuilt carries an award-winning legacy tracing back to the original builder.

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

EAA Member Flies 1,000 Young Eagles in Minnesota

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

This Young Eagles pilot will find a way to give a flight to any kid who asks.

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

EAA Member Tim Cone Wins 2017 Air Race 1 World Cup

Member Stories, Milestones

Tim Cone, EAA 374465, won the Gold Final of the Air Race 1 World Cup 2017 on Sunday.

November 22, 2017April 4, 2018

Like Father, Like Son

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

Father and son Troy and David Toelle have both graduated EAA Air Academy — Troy from the first session and David from the most recent.

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017

AirVenture 2017 Inspires Homebuilt Foam Board Ultralight

Homebuilding, Ultralights, Why We Fly

YouTuber Peter Sripol got his start in aviation like so many did, with a love of model and paper airplanes. After attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, Peter decided it was ... Read more

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017

Model Airplanes Lead to a Pair of Pilots

Homebuilding, Vintage, Why We Fly

More than a decade of work went into C.M. Shearer getting his certificate, and although he will turn 77 in October, he shows no signs of slowing down.

September 27, 2017October 5, 2017

Olivia Cardwell – A Day of Milestones

Member Stories, Milestones

Congratulations to Olivia Cardwell, EAA 1259093, who received her private pilot certificate with single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings on her 17th birthday.

September 19, 2017October 5, 2017

Ben Van Handel – Solo Milestone

Member Stories, Milestones, Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Ben Van Handel, EAA 1145612, who soloed in a Cessna 172 on Saturday, September 9 after spending the summer interning with EAA’s Young Eagles program.

August 22, 2017

Still Working on that Left Turn

Why We Fly

An EAA intern’s first time in the right seat.

August 3, 2017

F-111 Aardvark Restoration Nearly Complete

Chapters, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA Chapter 414 has taken on the task of restoring the F-111, and has made significant progress since it was transported from the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, which closed its ... Read more

July 29, 2017August 8, 2017

Print/Mail Volunteers Deliver AirVenture Newspapers

AirVenture

There’s nothing like having a morning paper on deck to help start your day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

July 29, 2017

Annual Young Eagles Pilot Gets Ride With Sean D. Tucker

AirVenture, Youth & Young Eagles

Doug Milius, EAA 190535, is one of just 14 pilots who have given Young Eagles rides every year since the program began in 1992. Doug, like the vast majority of ... Read more

July 28, 2017

50 Years of Fly-Ins

Air Show, AirVenture, Homebuilding, Youth & Young Eagles

Scott Christiansen, EAA 43627, hasn’t missed an EAA fly-in convention since he was 18 years old, 50 years ago. He’s flown into the convention each year since, and by Scott’s ... Read more

June 6, 2017June 7, 2017

International Young Eagles Day is June 10

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

June is the most important month for Young Eagles as anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Young Eagles flights are conducted, depending on the weather.

June 1, 2017June 5, 2017

The Helicopters that Flew Lindbergh’s Route

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Two Sikorsky HH-3Es made the trip from New York to Paris in 1967.

May 25, 2017June 3, 2017

Taxicub History

Honoring The Past, Vintage

Piper’s Taxicub service of the late 1940s was meant to be the taxi of the skies.