June 29, 2023July 5, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — OV-10 Bronco Pilot John Van Etten

Podcast, Uncategorized

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of ... Read more

June 29, 2023July 5, 2023

Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together

Member Stories

Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides! ... Read more

June 29, 2023

Perspective to Legacy: Navigating a Dream in the Sky

Member Stories

I take off from Burlington, Vermont’s largest airport (KBTV) on a sunny, windy day in June for my discovery flight. I look out the window of the Cessna 172 and ... Read more

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 724 in Merritt Island, Florida, recently held a Young Eagles event for nine very special Young Eagles. ... Read more

June 29, 2023

Commercial Training and Cross-Countries

Learning to Fly, Member Stories

The past month I have been working on building hours and gaining proficiency for my commercial pilot certificate. ... Read more

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

The Common Question

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses his answer to the question he often receives about ultralight flying. ... Read more

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

EAA Chapter 932 Build and Fly Program

Chapters

EAA Chapter 932, located at Galt Airport in Greenwood, Illinois, recently sponsored its second Build and Fly program for 10 future aviators ages 8 through 17. Participants built their own ... Read more

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

Prospective New Pilots Get a “Flying Start” With Help from EAA Chapter 534

Chapters

Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop and look skyward to see that airplane? ... Read more

June 22, 2023

Soaring in Oregon

Youth & Young Eagles

EAA Chapter 1567’s 16-year-old Jonathan Hart, EAA 1436375, recently flew 11 Young Eagles in a glider. ... Read more

June 22, 2023June 28, 2023

Fuel Systems

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the intricacies of fuel systems within homebuilt aircraft. ... Read more

June 22, 2023June 26, 2023

Commemorative Air Force Warbird Tour

Warbirds

As I have become more involved in all things aviation, I’ve realized something: have no expectations. Not in a negative way, but by having no expectations, the doors open up ... Read more

June 15, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Talking Homebuilts with EAA Safety Committee Chairman Charlie Precourt

Homebuilding, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by former U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut Charlie Precourt, currently an EAA board member and ... Read more

June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar!

Chapters

Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in ... Read more

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

EAA’s Attic — USAAF View-Master Training Aid

Attic

Introduced in 1939, the View-Master system used stereoscopic photography printed on cardboard disks to display 3D images in a purpose-built viewer. ... Read more

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Musings of a Salty Old Flight Instructor

Flying Tips, Learning to Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog reflects on his decades of flight instructing experience. ... Read more

June 8, 2023June 9, 2023

F-8 Crusader Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series, Warbirds

James Markel, who flew the F-8 Crusader during the Vietnam War, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. as part ... Read more

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Mississippi Van’s Aircraft RV-10

Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Jeff Justis takes us through the build of his Van’s RV-10. ... Read more

June 7, 2023June 8, 2023

Sudden Impact

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the factors that can lead to controlled flight into terrain. ... Read more

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Reflections on a Year’s Writing

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman looks back on the past year of writing his Ruffled Feathers column. ... Read more

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