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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, 2024November 6, 2025

Expecting the Unexpected

Homebuilding, 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, 2024November 4, 2025

RCAF Col. (Retired) George E. Miller

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past
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, 2024November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: The Three P’s

EAA Canada, Why We Fly
What are the keys to success in the airline industry? Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman shares his philosophy. ... Read more
May 6, 2024November 4, 2025

Life as an African International Student Pilot in Canada

EAA Canada, Member Stories
Uganda native Cornelius Kalyango shares his experience living in Canada as a student pilot. ... Read more
May 6, 2024November 4, 2025

Dress Rehearsal

EAA Canada, Member Stories
Bits and Pieces contributor Michael J. Martin attends SUN ‘n FUN and prepares for AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. ... Read more
May 2, 2024October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Waukau Avenue and Knapp Street Signs

Attic, EAA Museum
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, 2024November 6, 2025

Carburetor Heat

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, 2024October 31, 2025

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, 2024October 28, 2025

Two Historic Aircraft Take to the California Sky

Honoring The Past, Member Stories
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, 2024October 29, 2025

Retired Coast Guard Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, 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, 2024October 31, 2025

CFI Milestone – Jake Owsley

Chapters, Milestones
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, 2024October 16, 2025

A Banner Day

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, 2024October 29, 2025

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, 2024November 4, 2025

The Dead Battery Surprise

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding, Tips
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
April 18, 2024October 17, 2025

How I Became a Motor-Head

Member Stories, 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, 2024October 31, 2025

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, 2024November 4, 2025

Girls Take Flight 2.0

EAA Canada, Youth Outreach
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, 2024October 31, 2025

Chapter Leader Recognition: Lauren Labs

Chapters, Volunteers
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, 2024October 17, 2025

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, 2024October 31, 2025

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, 2024October 29, 2025

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

Attic, EAA Museum
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, 2024November 6, 2025

Checklists Are Necessary

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

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