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November 21, 2023November 22, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Washington Just Aircraft Highlander

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Steve Cameron takes us through the build of his Just Aircraft Highlander. ... Read more
November 21, 2023October 17, 2025

A ‘Fowl’ Weather Day

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers of bird strikes and how to avoid them. ... Read more
November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

One Last Ride…

Member Stories
So, with many hands, Dad was in the cockpit again, for one last ride. I sat in the back seat, Dad in the front right, with Greg as PIC. We ... Read more
November 16, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Gustavo Arosemena

Volunteers
Gustavo Arosemena, EAA 1172064, of Panama is highly involved with EAA, starting his chapter in Panama and volunteering year after year at the International Visitors Tent during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. ... Read more
November 16, 2023October 28, 2025

The First 100 Hours

Homebuilding, Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses areas to pay close attention to in your newly built kit aircraft. ... Read more
November 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 983 Celebrates 32 Master Awards

Chapters
EAA Chapter 983 of Granbury, Texas, recently had 31 of its members receive the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and one member receive the Charlie Taylor Master Mechanic Award. ... Read more
November 16, 2023October 29, 2025

Remembering Frank

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past
EAA Aviation Museum Manager Chris Henry reflects on the recent loss of astronaut Frank Borman, and his long connection to and support of our organization. ... Read more
November 9, 2023October 29, 2025

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 4, 2025

Hummingbird Flight Testing

Homebuilding, Tips
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, 2023October 17, 2025

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

Member Stories
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, 2023November 5, 2025

Grounded No More: Healing Veterans One Flight at a Time

Warbirds, 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 4, 2025

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

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past
Canada’s first official homebuilder recently earned his spot in Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. ... Read more
November 6, 2023November 4, 2025

Ruffled Feathers: Road Trip! Part 2 of 2

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman wraps up his cross-country journey to acquire a glider. ... Read more
November 6, 2023November 4, 2025

The Power of Three

EAA Canada, Homebuilding, Tips
There is something special about the number three — in this case, a triple redundant instrument panel. ... Read more
November 2, 2023October 31, 2025

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 5, 2025

Young Eagles Milestone – Mac Molnar Flies 500

Milestones, Volunteers, Youth Outreach
Chattahoochee Valley EAA Chapter 677 member Mac Molnar, EAA 1028461, flew his 500th Young Eagle on October 28. ... Read more
November 2, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — F-104 Throttle Assembly

Attic, EAA Museum
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, 2023October 17, 2025

Incursions and Deviations

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 29, 2025

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, 2023October 17, 2025

Bumps in the Blue

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for avoiding turbulence. ... Read more
October 19, 2023October 29, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Tenley Ong

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 17, 2025

Kick the Tires

Homebuilding, Tips
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, 2023November 5, 2025

Aviation Scholarship Opportunity Presented By EAA Warbirds Squadron 18

Chapters, Youth Outreach
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, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapters 25 and 1229 at Girls in Aviation Day Event

Chapters, Youth Outreach
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

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