April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

How I Became a Motor-Head

Member Stories, Stories Of Oshkosh, Ultralights

Larry Fleming, an experienced hang glider pilot, steps into the world of powered flight with his Aeros Nano Trike. Follow along his adventure of learning to fly the ultralight trike ... Read more

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — USAF Fighter Pilot Tammy Barlette

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Margaret are joined by Lt. Col. (ret.) Tammy Barlette, who flew the A-10, T-37, T-38, MQ-1, and MQ-9 while in the ... Read more

April 15, 2024April 19, 2024

Girls Take Flight 2.0

Bits and Pieces

The annual Canadian aviation success story from CYOO (Oshawa Executive Airport) continues unabated. Albeit in a new, different, and exciting manner. ... Read more

April 15, 2024April 16, 2024

Chapter Leader Recognition: Lauren Labs

Chapters, Member Stories

When Lauren Labs became the scholarship coordinator for EAA Chapter 931, she went above and beyond in her efforts to help her chapter’s Ray scholar and future youth members. ... Read more

April 10, 2024April 12, 2024

Legal Eagle XL ORV (Off Road Vehicle)

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robbie Culver writes about Les Homan, EAA 1063924, and his Legal Eagle XL ultralight. ... Read more

April 10, 2024April 12, 2024

Winter Maintenance

From The Hangar Floor

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the importance of proactive maintenance on your aircraft during the winter months. ... Read more

April 4, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — Air Show Performer Matt Younkin

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by longtime air show performer Matt Younkin, EAA 864693, to chat about his path in aviation and what ... Read more

April 4, 2024

EAA’s Attic — Target Kite, Mark 1, Mitsubishi A6M

Attic

In 1940, Smithsonian employee Paul Garber produced an exhibit highlighting the various Allied and Axis aircraft then fighting in World War II. His display caught the attention of the U.S. ... Read more

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

Checklists Are Necessary

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of not simply going through the motions when using a checklist. ... Read more

April 4, 2024

Scroungin’ Around

AirVenture, Homebuilding

In classic homebuilder fashion, James Braley, EAA 1452900, takes us through his process of fitting some low-cost wheels and brakes to his scratchbuilt Double Eagle, from scroungin’ around at the ... Read more

April 1, 2024

Women in Aviation

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor Michael J. Martin discusses the continued problem of a lack of women in the aviation industry. ... Read more

April 1, 2024

Ruffled Feathers: The Other Side of the Fence — Fostering an Interest in Flying

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses how to get more youths involved in aviation in his latest piece. ... Read more

April 1, 2024

Aging Pilots: Part Two

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport shares some unfortunate news about his status as a pilot. ... Read more

March 28, 2024April 3, 2024

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — California Van’s Aircraft RV-14

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member and Navy veteran Ken Taylor talks about the four-year build of his RV-14. ... Read more

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

A Winter Chill

Flying Tips, Learning to Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses hypothermia and the effects it can have on pilots. ... Read more

March 28, 2024

The Leading Edge: Finding LSA ‘Unobtanium’

Homebuilding, Member Stories, Ultralights

That sleek demo bird at Oshkosh led to the discovery of a whole new up-and-coming breed of high-performance aircraft emerging in Europe spurred on by maturing technologies. I believe this ... Read more

March 28, 2024April 1, 2024

“It Takes a Chapter,” Say Gettysburg Barnstormers

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles

In the EAA world, the adage “It takes a village to raise a child” might be rendered, “It takes a chapter to train a pilot.” EAA Chapter 1041 has an ... Read more

March 26, 2024November 19, 2024

Retired TOPGUN Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series

Retired Commander Hermon “Munster” Cook, an F-14 Tomcat pilot during the 1980s Libyan incidents, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Hermon will share his journey of ... Read more

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Eli’s 30 Shares

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Pat Halligan, EAA 363158, shares the story of his grandson’s kind and remarkable gesture. ... Read more

March 20, 2024March 29, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight — Craig and Bonnie Fitzsimmons

Volunteers

Craig and Bonnie Fitzsimmons, EAA 266725 and 814505, have been together for more than 50 years, having met when they were just 19 years old in Elgin, Illinois. Bonnie opened ... Read more

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Yearly Inspections

Flying Tips, From The Hangar Floor

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner shares some anxiety-saving tips regarding the yearly inspection required for your aircraft. ... Read more

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — MIA Recovery Archaeologist Dr. Brett Hoffman

Podcast, Speaker Series

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Dr. Brett Hoffman, a senior member of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification ... Read more

March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

Ray Aviation Scholar at EAA Chapter 534 Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Chapters

Luke Nunez recently passed his checkride and received his private pilot certificate. Luke has been involved with EAA Chapter 534 for four years. While a member of the aviation youth ... Read more

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

An Aviatrix’s Legacy — Joan Trefethen Alford

Member Stories

Joan Trefethen Alford, EAA 1019, was a trailblazing aviator – she was the first woman to build and test fly a homebuilt aircraft, and the first woman to fly in ... Read more

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

Round ’n Round It Goes

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray talks about planning for engine failures while in the pattern. ... Read more