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October 17, 2023October 29, 2025

2023 Okie Derby

Chapters
The Oklahoma chapter of the Ninety-Nines’s annual Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally was held on August 19, 2023. The annual event is a fundraiser for the “Wings of the Future” ... Read more
October 17, 2023November 6, 2025

Ray Aviation Scholar Flies Young Eagles at EAA Chapter 534 Rally

Chapters, Youth Outreach
Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation airplane. On September 16, 2023, she was in the pilot’s seat when EAA Chapter 534 held a ... Read more
October 12, 2023November 6, 2025

Youth Inspiring Youths

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach
Ace Kehoe, EAA 1537419, is known as the “aviation kid” at his Florida high school, and it’s a title he’s fully embracing! At just 16 years old, Ace is forming ... Read more
October 12, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA Chapters

Chapters, Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters and homebuilt community manager, and David Leiting, EAA Eagles Program manager, to discuss ... Read more
October 10, 2023October 29, 2025

Engine Failures Happen

Tips, Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ways to avoid engine failures, and how to prepare yourself if one does occur. ... Read more
October 10, 2023November 6, 2025

Performance Checklist

Homebuilding, Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some important maintenance observations he’s made in the last few months. ... Read more
October 5, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — 2005 EAA Youth Art Contest Submissions

Attic, EAA Museum
For the 2005 EAA Youth Art Contest, contestants were asked to design a paint scheme for one of EAA’s two Young Eagles aircraft, a GlaStar 3 (N231YE). ... Read more
October 5, 2023October 28, 2025

How a General Aviator Inspired UFO Folklore

Honoring The Past
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, 2023November 6, 2025

Wisconsin Pilot Flies His 1,000th Young Eagle

Milestones, Volunteers, Youth Outreach
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 17, 2025

Tailwheel Training

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 4, 2025

Computers — Then and Now

EAA Canada
Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport recalls the computer he used to flight plan 50 years ago. ... Read more
September 29, 2023November 4, 2025

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

EAA Canada, Member Stories, Why We Fly
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman makes a cross-Canada trip to pick up a glider. ... Read more
September 29, 2023October 31, 2025

The Great Migration

AirVenture, EAA Canada
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 4, 2025

Knowing the Limitations of You and Your Aircraft

EAA Canada, Tips
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, 2023October 28, 2025

The Ford Tri-Motor’s Biggest Fan

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly
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, 2023November 6, 2025

Avoiding the Unseen

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, 2023October 29, 2025

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, 2023October 31, 2025

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, 2023October 31, 2025

Forty Years Later

AirVenture, Member Stories
A word or two from the man who produces everyone’s favorite AirVenture Oshkosh souvenir. ... Read more
September 21, 2023October 29, 2025

Events Happening in Our Museum

EAA 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, 2023October 31, 2025

Volunteer Recognition

AirVenture, Volunteers
Getting to know the 2023 Volunteers of the Year. ... Read more
September 20, 2023November 4, 2025

Secondhand Projects

Homebuilding, Tips
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, 2023November 7, 2025

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, 2023November 7, 2025

Celebrating Dreams and Giving Back: EAA Young Eagles

Member Stories, Youth Outreach
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

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