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July 18, 2023

Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn

Member Stories, Milestones
Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate! ... Read more
July 18, 2023

EAA Chapter 1328 Awards First Ray Aviation Scholar

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles
The North Vernon, Indiana, chapter recently presented their first Ray Aviation scholar with his scholarship. ... Read more
July 18, 2023

International Young Eagles Day: EAA Chapter 322, Johannesburg, South Africa

Chapters, Youth & Young Eagles
Chapter 322 had planned its annual convention fly-in for the weekend of June 9-11, which happened to coincide with International Young Eagles Day on June 10 — what a ... Read more
July 12, 2023

Old Friends Reunited

History
Whether it is in our museum or on the road, it is always wonderful to have a moment to talk with someone associated with an aircraft type that we have ... Read more
July 7, 2023November 17, 2023

Barrie Snowbirds!

Bits and Pieces
My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day ... Read more
July 7, 2023November 17, 2023

Ruffled Feathers: Crossing the Border

Bits and Pieces
In his latest piece for Bits and Pieces, John Wyman discusses some tips for crossing the border on your way to Oshkosh. ... Read more
July 7, 2023November 17, 2023

De-Icing for Experimental Aircraft

Bits and Pieces
A look at a new de-icing system specifically designed for homebuilt aircraft. ... Read more
July 7, 2023

Boyhood Dreams

Bits and Pieces
The story of John van Lieshout and his decades-in-the-making RV-6A. ... Read more
July 7, 2023

My Adventure to Buttonville

Bits and Pieces
Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport reminisces about a trip he made years ago. ... Read more
July 6, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight — George and Janice Wilts

Volunteers
George, EAA 37947, and Janice Wilts, EAA 1282004, may joke and be modest about why they keep coming to Oshkosh. But their contributions as EAA volunteers are no joke. ... Read more
July 6, 2023

The Top Five Build Errors

From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the most common types of mistakes made in homebuilt aircraft projects. ... Read more
June 29, 2023July 5, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — OV-10 Bronco Pilot John Van Etten

Podcast, Uncategorized
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of ... Read more
June 29, 2023July 5, 2023

Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together

Member Stories
Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides! ... Read more
June 29, 2023

Perspective to Legacy: Navigating a Dream in the Sky

Member Stories
I take off from Burlington, Vermont’s largest airport (KBTV) on a sunny, windy day in June for my discovery flight. I look out the window of the Cessna 172 and ... Read more
June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Youth & Young Eagles
EAA Chapter 724 in Merritt Island, Florida, recently held a Young Eagles event for nine very special Young Eagles. ... Read more
June 29, 2023

Commercial Training and Cross-Countries

Learning to Fly, Member Stories
The past month I have been working on building hours and gaining proficiency for my commercial pilot certificate. ... Read more
June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

The Common Question

Ultralights
In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses his answer to the question he often receives about ultralight flying. ... Read more
June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

EAA Chapter 932 Build and Fly Program

Chapters
EAA Chapter 932, located at Galt Airport in Greenwood, Illinois, recently sponsored its second Build and Fly program for 10 future aviators ages 8 through 17. Participants built their own ... Read more
June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

Prospective New Pilots Get a “Flying Start” With Help from EAA Chapter 534

Chapters
Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop and look skyward to see that airplane? ... Read more
June 22, 2023

Soaring in Oregon

Youth & Young Eagles
EAA Chapter 1567’s 16-year-old Jonathan Hart, EAA 1436375, recently flew 11 Young Eagles in a glider. ... Read more
June 22, 2023June 28, 2023

Fuel Systems

DIY, Homebuilding
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the intricacies of fuel systems within homebuilt aircraft. ... Read more
June 22, 2023June 26, 2023

Commemorative Air Force Warbird Tour

Warbirds
As I have become more involved in all things aviation, I’ve realized something: have no expectations. Not in a negative way, but by having no expectations, the doors open up ... Read more
June 15, 2023

EAA’s The Green Dot — Talking Homebuilts with EAA Safety Committee Chairman Charlie Precourt

Homebuilding, Podcast
This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by former U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut Charlie Precourt, currently an EAA board member and ... Read more
June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

From Blueprints to Blue Skies – Students Soar!

Chapters
Members of EAA Chapter 5 combined forces with members of AMA Club 502 for the inaugural attempt at the Build and Fly program for seven students with an interest in ... Read more
June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

EAA’s Attic — USAAF View-Master Training Aid

Attic
Introduced in 1939, the View-Master system used stereoscopic photography printed on cardboard disks to display 3D images in a purpose-built viewer. ... Read more

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