October 5, 2023

How a General Aviator Inspired UFO Folklore

History

The extraterrestrial frenzy we’re experiencing these days is nothing new. General aviation pilot Kenneth Arnold is widely credited with being the inspiration for the modern era of UFO folklore after ... Read more

October 5, 2023October 9, 2023

Wisconsin Pilot Flies His 1,000th Young Eagle

Youth & Young Eagles

Congratulations to Ed Jeziorny, EAA 31825, of Omro, Wisconsin! On August 19, 2023, Ed flew his 1,000th Young Eagle at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois. ... Read more

October 5, 2023October 9, 2023

Tailwheel Training

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of receiving proper and adequate tailwheel training. ... Read more

September 29, 2023November 17, 2023

Computers — Then and Now

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport recalls the computer he used to flight plan 50 years ago. ... Read more

September 29, 2023November 17, 2023

I’m Out on a Mission: Road Trip! Part 1 of 2

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman makes a cross-Canada trip to pick up a glider. ... Read more

September 29, 2023November 17, 2023

The Great Migration

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces

People flock to AirVenture in many ways. Some drive fancy cars or big SUVs or family minivans. Others navigate there in huge motor homes, many travel with commercial airlines, while ... Read more

September 28, 2023November 17, 2023

Knowing the Limitations of You and Your Aircraft

Bits and Pieces

Personal limitations go beyond the Canadian Aviation Regulations. They are what conditions YOU are comfortable flying in, given a specific aircraft, specific day, currency, and where you would grade yourself ... Read more

September 28, 2023November 29, 2023

The Ford Tri-Motor’s Biggest Fan

Air Tours

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or, perhaps more fitting, love at first flight? Arlene Maksymicz of EAA Chapter 846 sure does! The love affair started when the ... Read more

September 28, 2023October 4, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — New Hampshire Van’s Aircraft RV-7

Homebuilding, Member Stories

EAA member Dave Setser takes us through the lengthy build process for his immaculate Van’s RV-7. ... Read more

September 28, 2023October 4, 2023

Avoiding the Unseen

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses balloons, drones, and other aerial phenomena to avoid while flying. ... Read more

September 21, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Jennifer Hantosh née Neunteufel

AirVenture, Volunteers

Not many people can say that they lost their first tooth in Camper Registration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, but for Jennifer Hantosh née Neunteufel, EAA 1218066, that’s just one of ... Read more

September 21, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Medical Helicopter Pilot Karin Ficek

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by medical helicopter pilot Karin Ficek, who will be presenting as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation ... Read more

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Forty Years Later

AirVenture

A word or two from the man who produces everyone’s favorite AirVenture Oshkosh souvenir. ... Read more

September 21, 2023

Events Happening in Our Museum

Volunteers

I hope everyone has been able to recharge after AirVenture and is ready to jump into fall! Here in Oshkosh, the temperatures are starting to creep down, and some leaves ... Read more

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Volunteer Recognition

AirVenture, Volunteers

Getting to know the 2023 Volunteers of the Year. ... Read more

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

Secondhand Projects

Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of purchasing a used homebuilt aircraft project. ... Read more

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

I Jumped Out of a “Perfectly Good Airplane,” and Here’s How It Went

Member Stories

Whether it’s a bucket list item or your biggest fear, I think everyone should consider taking the leap. Something inside you will change. There’s just something about falling 10,000 feet ... Read more

September 20, 2023

Celebrating Dreams and Giving Back: EAA Young Eagles

Member Stories

Without EAA’s generosity, I know I would not be where I am now. I am honored to now be able to give back to EAA by supporting programs like Young ... Read more

September 14, 2023

A Bird’s-Eye View

Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA staff member Timm Bogenhagen discusses his involvement with ultralights and light aircraft. ... Read more

September 13, 2023September 19, 2023

Helicopter First Flights: Part 2

From The Hangar Floor

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the continued flight testing of his Hummingbird helicopter. ... Read more

September 13, 2023

Getting to See It Happen

Youth & Young Eagles

As a volunteer for the EAA Young Eagles program, my ultimate goal is to have one of the Young Eagles go on to become a pilot themselves. I got to ... Read more

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

EAA’s Attic — Rokuohsha Type 89 Camera Gun

Attic

This machine gun-like camera was designed to train Japanese aircraft gunners. When the trigger was pulled, the camera would begin taking pictures of a target on 35 mm film housed ... Read more

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Why So Many Failures?

Learning to Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses a weak link in today’s flight training environment. ... Read more

September 7, 2023

First Impressions of Oshkosh

AirVenture

This year I decided to tag along with my dad to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh because I had heard nothing but great things and I wanted to experience it myself. After ... Read more

September 7, 2023

Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award

AirVenture

On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. ... Read more