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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, 2023November 7, 2025

EAA Chapter 485 Celebrates Two Master Pilots

Chapters, Milestones
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
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

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