March 8, 2023

EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program Comes Full Circle

Youth & Young Eagles

When EAA Chapter 91 concluded its 2022 Young Eagles season on October 15, it had an interesting occurrence, with two former Young Eagles flying current Young Eagles for the first ... Read more

March 3, 2023March 7, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Homebuilding — Special DNA Required

Homebuilding

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman takes a detailed look at the art of homebuilding. ... Read more

March 3, 2023

Masks, Masks, and More Masks

Member Stories

EAA member Mike Davenport details a cross-border mask airlift in the Pacific Northwest. ... Read more

March 3, 2023

Idaho and the Frank – Expectation and the Reality

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Expectations were high as Rick and I headed out for a bucket list trip to Idaho that had been delayed two years by travel restrictions. After studying guidebooks, watching videos, ... Read more

March 2, 2023March 7, 2023

Reality Check

Ultralights

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses the efforts needed to properly own and operate an ultralight ... Read more

March 2, 2023March 7, 2023

Alaska Lessons

Flying Tips

By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the January 2023 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Many of you have read the ... Read more

February 22, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Eric Boehm, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Curator of Aviation

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Eric Boehm, the curator of aviation at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. ... Read more

February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

EAA’s Attic — Poberezny Beer Bottles

Attic

These Paul Poberezny-themed beers were commissioned by Clarence Weisbrod, EAA 277058, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, between 2001 and 2010. Clarence was a longtime friend of Paul’s since the two served ... Read more

February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Never Too Old to Learn

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the dangers associated with “the normalization of deviance” and how to stay sharp as a pilot. ... Read more

February 16, 2023

My 2022 Young Eagles Camp Experience

Chapters

My time at the Young Eagles Flight Camp was amazing. While I was on my way to the camp, I was extremely nervous. I didn’t know anyone prior and didn’t ... Read more

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

EAA Chapter 461 Hangar Night

Chapters

EAA Chapter 461’s Thursday evening “Hangar Night” is proving to be a popular event! We have had over 20 members, youths, and guests on several occasions, with topics and speakers ... Read more

February 16, 2023

EAA Chapter 23 Banquet

Chapters

On Friday, January 13, EAA Chapter 23 (Salt Lake City) hosted its annual banquet at the Hill Aerospace Museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Over 200 ... Read more

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Michigan Zenith Aircraft CH 750 Cruzer

Homebuilding, Member Stories

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Phil Cook takes us through the build of his Zenith CH 750 Cruzer ... Read more

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

Nightfall

Flying Tips

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses dealing with in-flight emergencies after dark. ... Read more

February 9, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, museum curator of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air and Space ... Read more

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Orin Welch and the China National Aviation Corporation

History, Member Stories

EAA member Brandon Ross Abel remembers his great-uncle — an aircraft designer and cargo pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. ... Read more

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — Jerry Burke

Volunteers

In July, Jerry Burke, EAA 365400, was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award. Though Jerry technically only started volunteering in 2007, he’s been working with EAA for much ... Read more

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023

My First Solo

Celebrating Women, Member Stories

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides another update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy. ... Read more

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023

Getting a Start

Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the common reasons you might have trouble starting your aircraft. ... Read more

February 8, 2023April 11, 2023

Basler Turbo President to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Joe Varkoly, Basler Turbo Conversions president, will speak about the process of converting World War II-era DC-3s and C-47s into modern, turbine-powered BT-67s on Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. ... Read more

February 6, 2023

Remember Weenie Jackets?

Bits and Pieces, History

For those of you old enough to still remember the 1970s and 1980s, here’s a touch of nostalgia for you. ... Read more

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Ed Batchelor — A Legend You May Not Have Heard About

History

Learning more about a World War II veteran and Canadian aviation icon. ... Read more

February 6, 2023February 9, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Ultralights — What’s Their Mission?

Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses ultralights and their pros and cons in his latest piece. ... Read more

February 2, 2023

Hand-Flying for 900 Miles

Member Stories

Mark Stanfield, EAA 1499607, shares the story of the time he went a long way in a little airplane, ferrying a rare Mooney M10 Cadet from Wisconsin to New York. ... Read more

February 2, 2023

Young Eagles Milestone — John Barber

Youth & Young Eagles

John Barber, EAA 1240641, flew his first Young Eagle on January 29! John is the fifth Ray scholar in EAA Chapter 677 to reach this milestone. ... Read more