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November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

What About Us Older Pilots?

Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses ultralights as a lower-cost flying option for older pilots. ... Read more
November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Hummingbird Flight Testing

Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses blade and engine adjustments needed during flight testing for his Hummingbird helicopter. ... Read more
November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

The Love Triangle — A Fear of Repeating the History of the Ford Tri-Motor

Member Stories, Warbirds
The Ford Tri-Motor, as the first luxury airliner, transformed global travel, heralding the era of commercial flight. Today, as I dream of piloting cutting-edge aircraft across continents, I owe a ... Read more
November 9, 2023

Grounded No More: Healing Veterans One Flight at a Time

Why We Fly
Many veterans reach out after their day at Grounded No More with stories of how the experience helped them. Some think about their flight when they are having a bad ... Read more
November 6, 2023November 17, 2023

Keith (Hoppy) Hopkinson Inducted Into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame

Bits and Pieces
Canada’s first official homebuilder recently earned his spot in Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. ... Read more
November 6, 2023November 17, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Road Trip! Part 2 of 2

Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman wraps up his cross-country journey to acquire a glider. ... Read more
November 6, 2023November 17, 2023

The Power of Three

Bits and Pieces
There is something special about the number three — in this case, a triple redundant instrument panel. ... Read more
November 2, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Air Show Pilot and Air Racer Vicky Benzing

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Sam are joined by Vicky Benzing, EAA Lifetime 529264, to talk about her air show and air racing experience as well ... Read more
November 2, 2023November 6, 2023

Young Eagles Milestone – Mac Molnar Flies 500

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles
Chattahoochee Valley EAA Chapter 677 member Mac Molnar, EAA 1028461, flew his 500th Young Eagle on October 28. ... Read more
November 2, 2023

EAA’s Attic — F-104 Throttle Assembly

Attic
This throttle assembly was fitted to a Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, serial No. 56-0763. This particular aircraft spent much of its service life based at the USAF Flight Test Center at ... Read more
November 2, 2023November 6, 2023

Incursions and Deviations

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses incursions, both on the ground and in the air, and how to prevent them. ... Read more
October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

EAA Chapter 485 Celebrates Two Master Pilots

Member Stories
Two EAA members recently received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award at their EAA Chapter 485 monthly meeting. ... Read more
October 26, 2023October 30, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Arkansas Cessna 170B

Member Stories, Vintage
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Paul J. Davis takes us through the restoration of his 1956 Cessna 170B. ... Read more
October 26, 2023November 1, 2023

Bumps in the Blue

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for avoiding turbulence. ... Read more
October 19, 2023October 20, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Tenley Ong

AirVenture, Volunteers
You may recognize Tenley Ong, EAA 1388744, from her contributions to EAA’s blog, where she has written relatable stories about working toward her pilot certificate. Tenley, a talented writer and ... Read more
October 19, 2023October 20, 2023

Kick the Tires

Flying Tips, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses tips for keeping the tires on your aircraft in good condition. ... Read more
October 18, 2023

Aviation Scholarship Opportunity Presented By EAA Warbirds Squadron 18

Member Stories, Warbirds
Addison M. Maloney of Union Township, Ohio, has received a full scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Ray Aviation Scholarship ... Read more
October 17, 2023

EAA Chapters 25 and 1229 at Girls in Aviation Day Event

Chapters
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, EAA Chapter 25 and EAA Chapter 1229 had a very visible presence at the recent Girls in Aviation Day event held at the Flying Cloud ... Read more
October 17, 2023

2023 Okie Derby

Chapters
The Oklahoma chapter of the Ninety-Nines’s annual Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally was held on August 19, 2023. The annual event is a fundraiser for the “Wings of the Future” ... Read more
October 17, 2023

Ray Aviation Scholar Flies Young Eagles at EAA Chapter 534 Rally

Youth & Young Eagles
Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation airplane. On September 16, 2023, she was in the pilot’s seat when EAA Chapter 534 held a ... Read more
October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Youth Inspiring Youths

Youth & Young Eagles
Ace Kehoe, EAA 1537419, is known as the “aviation kid” at his Florida high school, and it’s a title he’s fully embracing! At just 16 years old, Ace is forming ... Read more
October 12, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Chapters

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters and homebuilt community manager, and David Leiting, EAA Eagles Program manager, to discuss ... Read more
October 10, 2023October 12, 2023

Engine Failures Happen

Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ways to avoid engine failures, and how to prepare yourself if one does occur. ... Read more
October 10, 2023October 12, 2023

Performance Checklist

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some important maintenance observations he’s made in the last few months. ... Read more
October 5, 2023

EAA’s Attic — 2005 EAA Youth Art Contest Submissions

Attic, Youth & Young Eagles
For the 2005 EAA Youth Art Contest, contestants were asked to design a paint scheme for one of EAA’s two Young Eagles aircraft, a GlaStar 3 (N231YE). ... Read more

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