Aerobatics

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

‘Recognize the Moment’ With Record-Breaking Race Pilot at Museum Speaker Series

Skip Holm – a highly-accomplished Air Force fighter pilot, Skunk Works test pilot, air show and race pilot, and movie pilot – will be the final speaker for the 2024 ... Read more

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

New Name, Same Great Air Show

Aerobatics, AirVenture

By Barbara A. Schmitz Their name and paint job may be new, but their crowd-pleasing show will remain the same as the TITAN Aerobatic Team in its AT-6 Texans takes ... Read more

June 25, 2024July 2, 2024

Snowbirds: Per Ardua Ad Astra

Aerobatics, History, Warbirds

By Michael Martin, EAA 1047599, Toronto, Ontario The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are a classic symbol, and they are about as Canadian as one can ever be. The RCAF’s motto is: ... Read more

June 19, 2024

Rob Holland AeroSports and the Blue Angels

Aerobatics, Member Stories

Kelley and Todd Whitaker, EAA 1571782 and 1571783, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph two solo U.S. Navy Blue Angels and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland over Vero Beach, Florida, in ... Read more

July 24, 2023

Smoke On!

Aerobatics

Set against a backdrop of smoke trails accompanied by a chorus of four Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engines, the team’s fluid performance is the essence of “up close and personal.”

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

A Flight I’ll Never Forget

Aerobatics, AirVenture

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.

November 10, 2021November 11, 2021

Bits and Pieces: Western Canada Aerobatics Championship – My Story

Aerobatics

Jeff Seaborn, chair of the EAA Canadian Council, takes us through his experience competing at the Western Canada Aerobatics Championship in Alberta.

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

Western Canada Aerobatics Championship

Aerobatics

On Sept. 4-5, the Western Canada Aerobatics Championship was held at Rocky Mountain House, Alberta (CYRM). The event has been in “Rocky” on that weekend for many years.

May 18, 2021

EAA’s The Green Dot — Divisions Update: What’s New With WOA, IAC, and VAA

Aerobatics, Podcast, Vintage, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with Warbirds of America President Jim “Zack” Olzacki, International Aerobatic Club President Jim Bourke, and Vintage Aircraft Association President Susan ... Read more

May 5, 2021

Volunteer Spotlight — Mike Gallaway

Aerobatics

Mike Gallaway, EAA 530544, was a late bloomer when it came to his aviation journey. But ever since he dipped his toes into aviation when he was in his late ... Read more

March 11, 2021

Game Changer

Aerobatics

From Game Composites in Bentonville, Arkansas, comes the GameBird, the airplane that’s changing the game for long-range and aerobatic performance.

March 11, 2021April 8, 2021

EAA’s The Green Dot — The Future of Flight with Beth Stanton

Aerobatics, Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we (virtually) welcomed Beth Stanton, an accomplished aerobatic pilot and a regular freelance contributor for EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine, to the show to ... Read more

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — IAC President Jim Bourke

Aerobatics, Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected IAC President Jim Bourke to discuss his roots in both aviation and aerobatics, the intricacies of ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Your First Aerobatic Airplane

Aerobatics

Finding the best bang for your budget.

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Roll Model

Aerobatics, Homebuilding, Why We Fly

When you look at his airplane, you’d think that Bill Smith, EAA 496718, was obsessed with those classic Cox U-control model airplanes that so many of us played with as ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Aviation Splendor at SUN ‘n FUN 2019

Aerobatics, Air Show, Homebuilding, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds, Why We Fly

The 45th annual SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo certainly lived up to its name this year with blue skies and plenty of Florida sunshine to go around.

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

EAA’s Attic — Rolly Cole Memorial Trophy

Aerobatics, Attic, EAA Museum

EAA Aviation Museum Program Coordinator Chris Henry examines the Rolly Cole Memorial Trophy, an aerobatic award given to performers who stood out among their peers, in the latest video edition ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

One Plus One Equals 110

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture

This new arrival on the air show circuit had everyone seeing double.

March 13, 2019March 14, 2019

How Far Would You Go to Make Your Dreams Reality?

Aerobatics, Member Stories

Maurizio Perissinotto, EAA Lifetime 1207972, had spent his childhood looking up to his father who was an airline and Air Force pilot.

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

One Plus One Equals 110

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture

When Sergei Yakovlev, son of legendary Soviet aircraft designer Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev, was working on the aerobatic Yak-55 back in 1980, he probably never imagined anything like this.

January 15, 2019August 21, 2019

Ode to 168 Landings

Aerobatics, Celebrating Women, Flying Tips, Learning to Fly

I almost quit halfway through flight training. Apparently, I did not have the talent for flying. About a year prior to this dilemma, I woke up with the bright idea ... Read more

December 12, 2018August 21, 2019

Aerobatic Pilot Patty Wagstaff Speaks at EAA

Aerobatics, Celebrating Women, EAA Museum

Three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff recently spoke at the EAA Aviation Museum.

November 21, 2018August 21, 2019

EAA’s The Green Dot – Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff

Aerobatics, Air Show, Celebrating Women, Podcast

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Patty Wagstaff, EAA 200806, to cover a variety of topics ranging from Patty’s time working with ... Read more

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

EAA Celebrates 2018 Halls of Fame Inductees

Aerobatics, Homebuilding, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds

EAA recently honored six inductees into the Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. Take a look at photos from the ceremony, as well as videos that celebrate the achievements of the ... Read more

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

Famed Aerobatic Pilot Patty Wagstaff to Speak at EAA Museum

Aerobatics, Air Show, EAA Museum

Three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff will speak on November 15 at the EAA Aviation Museum.

November 8, 2018

Another Special Saturday Stunned Crowds in Oshkosh

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture, Warbirds

Every air show performance during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 was exciting, but Saturday found a way to take the cake yet again this year.

November 1, 2018

Thomas Adams Jr. to be Inducted Into IAC Hall of Fame November 8

Aerobatics

Thomas Adams Jr. will be inducted into the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame on November 8.

October 22, 2018October 24, 2018

AirVenture Heats Up After the Air Show!

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is filled with nonstop action and activities throughout the day, but it doesn’t stop there.

October 10, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot – Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland

Aerobatics, Air Show, Podcast

Eight-time consecutive National Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland joined The Green Dot crew to talk about his record-setting victory, his air show career, and much more.

July 28, 2018

Two Times 55 Equals 110

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture

Twin Yak is a one of a kind.

July 25, 2018

EAA Member Makes First Visit to AirVenture as Red Bull Pilot

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture, Member Stories

For an EAA member, there is no better way to arrive at AirVenture than by air. But Aaron Fitzgerald, EAA 1272985, has most pilots beat.

July 25, 2018

Long-EZ Aerobatics Pilot Makes AirVenture Debut

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture

Kyle Fowler: ‘It’s sensory overload being here’

July 24, 2018

Acro Sport Celebrates 45 Years

Aerobatics, AirVenture, Anniversaries, Honoring The Past

EAA founder Paul Poberezny’s design is remembered.

July 24, 2018

Jessy Panzer Makes AirVenture Debut

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture

Jessy Panzer performed in front of EAA crowds for the first time in her recently rebuilt Pitts Special.

May 30, 2018

Midwing Special — It Used to be a What?

Aerobatics, Air Show, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past

Believe it or not, this airplane used to be a Super Cub. Ben Anderson, EAA 1032615, bought the one-of-a-kind Midwing Special from air show pilot Ned Surratt about three years ... Read more

February 7, 2018February 22, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot – Sean D. Tucker

Aerobatics, Air Show, Podcast

The Green Dot team speaks with aerobatics air show performer Sean D. Tucker about his career, the people who influenced him, and his community work.

December 13, 2017

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring – Georgia Baby Lakes

Aerobatics, Member Stories

In the summer of 2016, Bill Walker, owner of Golden Isles Aviation and project organizer, approached the membership of EAA Chapter 905 to see if it would take on the ... Read more

November 30, 2017December 5, 2017

Because They Could

Aerobatics, Air Show, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

When two are better than one: Yak-55 plus Yak-55 equals Yak-110.

November 22, 2017

Visiting IAC at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017

Aerobatics, AirVenture

Aerobatic airplanes were all over EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, from mainstays like the Christen Eagle, celebrating its 40th anniversary, to one-offs like the unique Mid-Wing Special. This video offers a ... Read more

October 5, 2017October 9, 2017

International Aerobatic Club – 2017 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships

Aerobatics, Why We Fly

Nearly 100 pilots competed in this year’s competition, in five different categories: Primary, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited, and each group represents a different level of proficiency in competition aerobatics. ... Read more

August 24, 2017

Frank Christensen – Celebrating 40 Years of the Eagle at AirVenture 2017

Aerobatics, AirVenture

EAA spent a few minutes with Frank at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, where we celebrated 40 years of the Eagle.

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

One Point Per Year

Aerobatics, AirVenture

The Suells are a flying family. With two airplanes in the hangar, flying is something the children experience often, and at an early age. But what kind of flying?

July 23, 2017July 24, 2017

New Life for a Classic Aerobat

Aerobatics, AirVenture

It looks a lot like a Piper Super Cub, but with the wings in the wrong place and a single open cockpit — a configuration Mr. Piper and his company ... Read more

April 27, 2017May 2, 2017

My First Aerobatic Competition

Aerobatics

EAA and IAC member Karl Gashler shares what it’s like to prepare for and participate in an aerobatics competition.

January 4, 2017February 28, 2017

Remembering Bob Hoover – The Greatest Ever

Aerobatics, Air Show, History, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

January 5, 2017 – He was a legend. To hear the stories of R.A. “Bob” Hoover’s life, one might think they were reading a movie script. Any one story is ... Read more