June 2, 2023

Discovering New Products at SUN ‘n FUN

Bits and Pieces

At SUN ‘n FUN 2023, an interesting company, Aithre Aviation, which focuses on aviation health informatics systems, was showcasing their new Healthview avionics display system. ... Read more

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Vernon Snowflakes RV Formation Flying Team

Bits and Pieces

EAA member John Crook gives us a brief history and overview of the Vernon Snowflakes — an RV formation team based in British Columbia. ... Read more

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Paper Charts – Remember Those?

Flying Tips

Bits and Pieces Mike Davenport discusses his preference for a more traditional version of flying, without the latest high-tech gadgets. ... Read more

June 1, 2023June 6, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Abigail Oleniczak

Volunteers

Abigail Oleniczak, EAA 1157455, from Wheaton, Illinois, is a seasoned AirVenture volunteer. During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, she completed her seventh year volunteering, which is quite impressive when you realize ... Read more

June 1, 2023June 6, 2023

Ready to Fly?

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the importance of making sure your aircraft is ready to fly in the spring after a winter in ... Read more

May 25, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Remembering the Band of Brothers

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry is joined by George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of ... Read more

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Fundamentally Fun

Member Stories, Ultralights

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA vice president Rick Larsen looks back at his Quicksilver days. ... Read more

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Propeller Adjustments

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse provides some tips for installing the propeller on your aircraft. ... Read more

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else

Member Stories

Dave Tillema, EAA 465598, drives a school bus for fun. He also flies a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, and two students that ride his bus recently wrote a story about ... Read more

May 18, 2023May 19, 2023

EAA’s Attic — B-2 Torpedo Director Sight

Attic

The B-2 Torpedo Director was an optical, illuminated sight used on U.S. Army Air Forces medium bombers. It could be installed on the A-20 Havoc, the B-25 Mitchell, and the ... Read more

May 18, 2023May 19, 2023

What Leads to a Bad Landing?

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses complacency and distractions — two components that can contribute to a poor landing. ... Read more

May 18, 2023May 25, 2023

Master Pilots — Honoring Ken and Jack

Member Stories

On May 2, 2023, members of Chapter 677 in Columbus, Georgia, came together to recognize two of their longtime members, Kenneth Sines, EAA 453045, and Jack Phillabaum, EAA 555580. They ... Read more

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

EAA Chapter 179 Ray Aviation Scholars

Youth & Young Eagles

An update on a pair of Ray scholars from Albuquerque-based Chapter 179. ... Read more

May 11, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Clay and Nathan Hammond to discuss Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. ... Read more

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Bronco Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of Bat 21 during the Vietnam War, will be presenting about the famous search-and-rescue ... Read more

May 10, 2023

Working Communication Problems

Flying Tips

What was supposed to be a simple flight for EAA member William Bennett turned into a bit of an adventure when his airplane’s push-to-talk switch began having issues. ... Read more

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Florida Van’s Aircraft RV-8A

Homebuilding

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Paul Barreto takes us through the build of his striking Van’s RV-8A. ... Read more

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Losing Control

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses some of the common reasons pilots lose control of their aircraft and strategies for avoiding those incidents. ... Read more

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Instrument Checkride

Learning to Fly

3:45 a.m. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. It’s checkride day. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying ... Read more

May 4, 2023May 9, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Steph Schulko

Volunteers, Youth & Young Eagles

Steph Schulko, EAA 719052, spent more than 15 years as EAA Chapter 18’s Young Eagles coordinator. After working hard to help local children, Steph was honored as a 2022 Young ... Read more

May 4, 2023May 9, 2023

Those Pesky Details

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the importance of planning for maintenance, performance, and safety. ... Read more

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Full STEAM Ahead!

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum outside the Navy base at Patuxent River, Maryland held their annual STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) event on March 11, 2023. ... Read more

May 4, 2023

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s The Bateleurs!

Why We Fly

General aviation doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking of wildlife conservation. However, for The Bateleurs, “southern Africa’s environmental air force,” using general aviation to support environmental and conservation efforts ... Read more

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

There Were Dragons in Canada

Bits and Pieces, History

A brief history of the de Havilland DH.84 Dragon biplane in Canada. ... Read more

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Soaring Costs

Member Stories

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman takes a look at the rising prices for different aircraft parts, from engines to avionics. ... Read more