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April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Making Time for the Stories

Member Stories
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse revisits some of the different people he’s met and the stories he’s heard through his involvement in aviation. ... Read more
April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

A Spring Clam Jam at Polly Creek

Member Stories
EAA members Patty and Andy Smith recently flew to a popular location in Alaska to go clamming. ... Read more
April 20, 2023April 21, 2023

Remembering the Band of Brothers at EAA Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series
George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division during World War II, will speak about his dad’s military service in Europe during a ... Read more
April 20, 2023

EAA’s Attic — Corben/Poberezny Baby Ace Vertical Stabilizer

Attic
This piece originally ran in the March 2023 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Paul Poberezny and the Corben Baby Ace brought EAA to national attention through a series of ... Read more
April 19, 2023

Where Does a Good Landing Begin?

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the steps needed to execute a safe landing. ... Read more
April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

EAA Chapter 534 Hosts Successful Young Eagles Rally

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles
The members of EAA Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, on March 18. ... Read more
April 13, 2023April 17, 2023

Shining the Spotlight on Weather

Member Stories
EAA Lifetime member Tre’ Landrum teaches some of the ins and outs of weather to a group of homeschooled students. ... Read more
April 12, 2023April 17, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Van’s Aircraft RV-8

Homebuilding, Member Stories
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA Lifetime member Martin J. Filiatrault takes us through the build of his RV-8. ... Read more
April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Spring Cleaning

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses scraping the rust off your flying skills. ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 11, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Basler Turbo President Joe Varkoly

Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Basler Turbo Conversions President Joe Varkoly. ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

Carbon Monoxide – In a Pusher

From The Hangar Floor
EAA Lifetime Member Kevin Price shares an important lesson learned, one that could have had tragic consequences. ... Read more
April 6, 2023

My First Solo

Learning to Fly, Member Stories
EAA member Alin Gruia takes a trip down memory lane to revisit his first solo 12 years ago. ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 11, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Harry and Jan Crisman

Volunteers
Harry, EAA 16857, and Jan Crisman have been a part of the EAA volunteer scene for quite a while — since 1963, in fact! ... Read more
April 6, 2023April 11, 2023

The Information Advantage

Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the value of keeping proper documentation for your aircraft. ... Read more
April 5, 2023

FAA Flight Test With Only One Eye

Member Stories
How one EAA member regained his private pilot certificate after losing an eye. ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: The Big Picture

Bits and Pieces, Flying Tips
Bits and Pieces contributor discusses key points to consider to “stay ahead of the airplane.” ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

My Experience Building an RV-9A

Bits and Pieces, Homebuilding
Bits and Pieces editor Ian Brown takes us through his time building an airplane over the course of nearly a decade. ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Flying the Skyline Tour

Bits and Pieces, Member Stories
A unique vantage point of North America’s most impressive city skyline. ... Read more
April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Missing Man

Bits and Pieces
Celebrating the life of Tuskegee Airman Harold H. Brown. ... Read more
March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Progressing Through Instrument Training

Learning to Fly, Member Stories
United Aviate Academy student Natalie Miles gives an update on her training to become an airline pilot. ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 31, 2023

Back in the Saddle at 81

Ultralights
In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis reflects on his experience getting back in the air after major surgery. ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

Welded Bliss

Uncategorized
That time an EAA staffer and his wife spent a snowy weekend melting metal and learning a new set of skills, thanks to an EAA SportAir Workshop. ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 31, 2023

Understanding Ignition Timing Differences

DIY, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the nuances between magnetos and electronic ignition systems. ... Read more
March 23, 2023March 27, 2023

Follow Along as an EAA Chapter Builds an RV-12

Chapters
EAA Chapter 166 in Hartford, Connecticut, has created a YouTube channel documenting the build of an RV-12. ... Read more
March 22, 2023March 28, 2023

EAA’s Attic — USS Enterprise Deck Piece

Attic
This small piece of Douglas fir was once part of the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (CV-6) — the most decorated U.S. Navy vessel of World War II. ... Read more

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