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September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Volunteer Recognition

AirVenture, Volunteers
Getting to know the 2023 Volunteers of the Year. ... Read more
September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

Secondhand Projects

Homebuilding
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, 2023September 21, 2023

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, 2023

Celebrating Dreams and Giving Back: EAA Young Eagles

Member Stories
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
September 14, 2023

A Bird’s-Eye View

Ultralights
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA staff member Timm Bogenhagen discusses his involvement with ultralights and light aircraft. ... Read more
September 13, 2023September 19, 2023

Helicopter First Flights: Part 2

From The Hangar Floor
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the continued flight testing of his Hummingbird helicopter. ... Read more
September 13, 2023

Getting to See It Happen

Youth & Young Eagles
As a volunteer for the EAA Young Eagles program, my ultimate goal is to have one of the Young Eagles go on to become a pilot themselves. I got to ... Read more
September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

EAA’s Attic — Rokuohsha Type 89 Camera Gun

Attic
This machine gun-like camera was designed to train Japanese aircraft gunners. When the trigger was pulled, the camera would begin taking pictures of a target on 35 mm film housed ... Read more
September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Why So Many Failures?

Learning to Fly
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses a weak link in today’s flight training environment. ... Read more
September 7, 2023

First Impressions of Oshkosh

AirVenture
This year I decided to tag along with my dad to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh because I had heard nothing but great things and I wanted to experience it myself. After ... Read more
September 7, 2023

Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award

AirVenture
On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. ... Read more
August 31, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Alberta RANS S-20 Raven

Homebuilding
EAA member Martin J. Merritt takes us through the build of his RANS S-20 Raven. ... Read more
August 31, 2023

The Splendor of the Night

Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the “black holes” associated with night flying. ... Read more
August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Three FDNY Firefighters to Present at 9/11 Speaker Series

Uncategorized
Excerpt: Three members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Charles R. Blaich, Matt Nelson, and Steven SanFilippo, will be speaking about their 9/11 experience and honoring those who ... Read more
August 30, 2023

The Mission for the Perfect Pair of Cleco Pliers

Homebuilding
Pliers are levers, so when I started to design these, I wanted the latch located at the furthest point from the pivot. This would allow for the least amount of ... Read more
August 30, 2023

A Wisconsin WWII Hero

Honoring The Past
Lt. Retzlaff joined the Army Air Forces, as many young men did at the time, to fight against a grave wrong and injustice that was happening in Europe. He had ... Read more
August 30, 2023November 17, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Flying Solo

Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman reminisces about some of the more significant first solo flights in his life. ... Read more
August 30, 2023November 17, 2023

AirVenture 2023 Canadian Camping — New for Canadians

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces
Camping at AirVenture 2023 was different this year in that EAA granted the Canadian Council a consolidated location for up to 50 campsites in my usual camping location just North ... Read more
August 30, 2023November 17, 2023

Canadian Murphy Rebel Wins Bronze Lindy at AirVenture 2023

Bits and Pieces
C-GSYV is a Murphy Rebel that took eight years and close to 3,000 hours to build. It first flew on August 2, 2021, and currently has more than 100 hours ... Read more
August 30, 2023November 17, 2023

Sir Alan Cobham’s News Drop

Bits and Pieces
At 3 p.m., the horses at the Epsom Derby galloped out of the start gates. Alan Cobham stood by his airplane. He heard the starting gun and glanced at his ... Read more
August 30, 2023November 17, 2023

To Oshkosh From Winnipeg on a Bicycle!

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces
EAA member Art Brown shares his bike trip to AirVenture from Manitoba. ... Read more
August 30, 2023November 17, 2023

Resurrection

Bits and Pieces
When you come to Oshkosh early, well ahead of the usual crowds for the AirVenture 2023 event, like I did this year, some special things are liable to happen all ... Read more
August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Dennis Crispin

AirVenture, Volunteers
It would seem for Dennis Crispin, EAA 258290, that his whole life has been directing him to volunteer for his local EAA chapter and AirVenture. His first clue came in ... Read more
August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

All Covered Up

Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses a number of fabric-covering myths. ... Read more
August 22, 2023August 23, 2023

Echoes in the Sky — A Return to People, Puppies, and Planes

AirVenture, Member Stories
AirVenture Oshkosh, a pilgrimage for aviation aficionados, beckons like a cherished family reunion. ... Read more

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