October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Following Her Dreams

Member Stories, Youth & Young Eagles

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, is currently pursuing her aviation aspirations at the United Aviate Academy. She will be updating her progress on a regular basis as a scholarship student in ... Read more

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022

Before Oshkosh, Before AirVenture

History, Member Stories

EAA member John Meyers looks back on a grand adventure from his teenage years when he attended the annual EAA fly-in convention in Rockford, Illinois. ... Read more

October 18, 2022October 20, 2022

A Bad Example

Ultralights

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the value of ultralight training for newcomers. ... Read more

October 18, 2022October 20, 2022

Sharing the Joy

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses one of his passions in life: sharing the experience of flying with his family. ... Read more

October 11, 2022

EAA’s Attic — 1949 Cleveland National Air Races Pennant

Attic

Although there’s nothing particularly unique about this pennant itself, it’s an artifact from the last time the National Air Races took place in Cleveland, where they were held for the ... Read more

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Hustler Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series, Warbirds

Charlie Hooker, who flew the supersonic Convair B-58 Hustler for the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, October ... Read more

October 11, 2022October 13, 2022

Looking Down on a Rainbow

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Rose Rivera, the pen name of an EAA member and Ray Scholarship recipient who lives in Florida and is currently working on her instrument rating, shared this story that is ... Read more

October 11, 2022October 13, 2022

Welcoming Young Women Into Aviation

Why We Fly

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses his experiences encouraging and welcoming women into the aviation industry. ... Read more

October 6, 2022October 7, 2022

Ruffled Feathers…User Fees — Part 2 of 2

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman continues his discussion on user fees. ... Read more

October 6, 2022October 7, 2022

Volunteers Help at Canadian Museum

Bits and Pieces

Saturday, September 17, saw a large group of volunteer aviation enthusiasts show up at the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley, British Columbia. ... Read more

October 6, 2022October 12, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Concorde Pilot Tony Yule

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Tony Yule, a retired Royal Air Force and BOAC/British Airways pilot, to talk about flying one of ... Read more

October 6, 2022

Project First Flight

Learning to Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

EAA recently paid a visit to see Lee Fischer and his Project First Flight glider trainer in action at the historic Larson Brothers Airport near Larsen, Wisconsin. ... Read more

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022

Contemplating the Unthinkable

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for survival in the event of an aircraft emergency or off-field landing. ... Read more

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Illinois Piper PA-20 Pacer

DIY, Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Mike Crosta takes us through the restoration of his PA-20 Pacer. ... Read more

October 6, 2022October 10, 2022

How Did They Do That? Behind the Scenes of the 50-Ship Flyover

Air Show, Anniversaries

If you were at AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 during the opening air show, you might not have believed your eyes when you looked up and saw no less than 50 Van’s ... Read more

October 5, 2022October 7, 2022

Why We Follow the Rules When Hand-Propping an Aircraft

Bits and Pieces, Flying Tips

I have hand-propped many aircraft over the years. There have been Kinners, Franklins, Lycomings, and Continentals, and while some were easier than others there was never a moment when I ... Read more

October 5, 2022October 6, 2022

EAA Chapter Camping — Our Superb AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, Bits and Pieces

AirVenture 2022 was once again well-represented by EAA Chapter 245 at our usual locale, right behind the Fly-In Theater. ... Read more

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

Walt’s Gulfstream

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

The story of Walt Disney’s legendary Grumman Gulfstream and how it helped to shape the growth and expansion of The Walt Disney Company in the 1960s. ... Read more

September 27, 2022September 29, 2022

Should You Wire Your Own Aircraft Project?

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the factors that need to be considered prior to wiring your aircraft project. ... Read more

September 27, 2022September 29, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight — John and Becky Lowe

Volunteers

John, EAA 522935, and Becky Lowe, EAA 696676, have been volunteering with Operation Thirst for almost 10 years, working to feed hundreds of employees and volunteers during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. ... Read more

September 21, 2022September 27, 2022

From Butterfly to Fly Girl

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

It seems only fitting that Olivia Carter, EAA 1143354, excelled in the swimming pool in the butterfly. As the 2021 NCAA champion in the 200-yard version of that event, Olivia ... Read more

September 20, 2022September 23, 2022

40 Years and Counting

Ultralights

This year marks the 40th anniversary of FAR Part 103, the FAA regulation that formally established ultralight vehicles in the United States. Only two pages long, Part 103 enabled a ... Read more

September 20, 2022September 23, 2022

Easily Overlooked

Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses recurrent maintenance issues to watch for and avoid. ... Read more

September 20, 2022

Ray Scholar Flies With a Hero

History, Youth & Young Eagles

Ray scholar Daniel Roberts recently had a unique opportunity: flying with a WWII vet aboard B-25 Berlin Express. ... Read more

September 20, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Astronaut-in-Training Alyssa Carson

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Alyssa “Blueberry” Carson, who has attended numerous NASA space camps over the years and is currently studying ... Read more