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May 22, 2024

Warbird Paradise: The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Warbirds
A long-overdue visit to Dayton, Ohio, and the world’s largest military aviation museum. ... Read more
May 22, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — A-1 Skyraider Pilot John Larrison

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Sam are joined by retired Lt. Col. John Larrison, EAA 23138, who flew some of the first A-1 Skyraider missions over ... Read more
May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Minnesota Glasair IIRG

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Russell Cunningham takes us through the build of his pristine Glasair IIRG. ... Read more
May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

One Last Look

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the importance of scanning for traffic in the pattern prior to lining up for takeoff. ... Read more
May 21, 2024

EAA Chapter 931 Member Flies With Wisconsin Air National Guard

Chapters, Member Stories
One EAA Chapter 931 member recently had the rare opportunity to fly aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker. ... Read more
May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight — Laurie Probst

Volunteers
Laurie Probst, EAA Lifetime 709262, has quite an extensive résumé when it comes to sharing aviation with today’s youths. She was introduced to aviation two decades ago when a friend ... Read more
May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Should You Paint Your Airplane Yourself?

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of painting your homebuilt aircraft yourself. ... Read more
May 15, 2024

Planting the Aviation Seed

Member Stories
Millions of young people have experienced flight through EAA’s Young Eagles program, including Dusty Hanks, EAA 1140580, who is now a first officer for Delta Air Lines. He recently reunited ... Read more
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
May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

One Among a Hundred Things to Dream Of

Ultralights
EAA member Jim Barnosky might be an airline captain by day, but his true passion is general aviation, particularly hot air ballooning. ... Read more
May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Expecting the Unexpected

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses a recent situation in which he was very glad he knew the emergency procedures associated with his Hummingbird ... Read more
May 6, 2024

RCAF Col. (Retired) George E. Miller

Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport examines the life and career of George E. Miller, a retired colonel in the RCAF. ... Read more
May 6, 2024

Ruffled Feathers: The Three P’s

Bits and Pieces
What are the keys to success in the airline industry? Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman shares his philosophy. ... Read more
May 6, 2024May 21, 2024

Life as an African International Student Pilot in Canada

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories
Uganda native Cornelius Kalyango shares his experience living in Canada as a student pilot. ... Read more
May 6, 2024

Dress Rehearsal

Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces contributor Michael J. Martin attends SUN ‘n FUN and prepares for AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. ... Read more
May 2, 2024

EAA’s Attic — Waukau Avenue and Knapp Street Signs

Attic
These stamped steel street signs are a familiar sight to those who have attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Marking the intersection of Waukau Avenue and Knapp Street, or the intersection next ... Read more
May 2, 2024May 7, 2024

Carburetor Heat

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how the carburetor heat system works in an aircraft and why it’s important to understand carb icing. ... Read more
May 2, 2024July 31, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — Masters of the Air Adviser Taigh Ramey

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Taigh Ramey, EAA 288520, a noted warbird pilot and restorer who served as an aviation adviser on ... Read more
May 2, 2024

Two Historic Aircraft Take to the California Sky

History, Honoring The Past
Todd and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571783 and 1571782, took to the California sky to capture two historic aircraft: P-47D Bonnie and P-51D Goldfinger, capturing Bonnie over the Golden Gate Bridge ... Read more
April 26, 2024

Retired Coast Guard Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series
Tom Cooper, a retired commanding officer for the United States Coast Guard, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Tom will share stories of the life-saving missions ... Read more
April 25, 2024

CFI Milestone – Jake Owsley

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles
Jake Owsley, EAA Chapter 677’s second Ray scholar, earned his CFI certificate on March 26, 2024. Jake, his brother Josh, and his father Kevin are active members of the Chattahoochee ... Read more
April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — South Carolina AutoGyro MTO Classic

Homebuilding
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Ben Davis takes us through the build of his AutoGyro MTO Classic. ... Read more
April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

A Banner Day

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses traffic pattern safety and a lesson he recently relearned. ... Read more
April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight — Ann Sederquist

Volunteers
If you’ve ever visited the EAA Aviation Museum, there’s a good chance you interacted with one of our volunteer docents. One of those volunteers is Ann Sederquist, EAA 769163, who ... Read more
April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The Dead Battery Surprise

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the modern-day battery technology available for your aircraft and how to take care of the battery you have. ... Read more

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